Famous Birthdays
- Andras Jones, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Esther Forbes, American novelist (Johnny Tremain), dies at 76
- Pieter Oud, Dutch politician and Mayor of Rotterdam (1945-52), dies at 81
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About August 12, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Fire - Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
