What Happened on June 3, 1968

Historical Events

Assassination Attempt

American radical feminist Valerie Solanas attempts to assassinate Andy Warhol by shooting him three times. She is later diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and pleads guilty to "reckless assault with intent to harm", serving a 3 year sentence.

  • Canada announces it will replace silver with nickel in coins
  • Poor Peoples March on Washington, D.C.
  • Yanks turn 21st triple-play in their history lose 4-3 to Twins
1968 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfred Kotey, Ghanaian boxer (WBO Bantamweight C'ship 1994-95), born in Accra, Ghana (d. 2020)
  • Saffron [Samantha Sprackling], Nigerian-British singer (Republica), born in Lagos, Nigeria
Born in 1968
1968 Highlights

About June 3, 1968

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
  • UK #1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett