Historical Events
- "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" second studio album by Iron Butterfly is released
- Off duty Dutch military permitted to wear regular clothing
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Wiggins, American NFL wide receiver (Carolina Panthers), born in New Rochelle, New York
- Eric Murdock, American NBA guard (Vancouver Grizzlies, Miami Heat), born in Somerville, New Jersey
- Faizon Love, American actor and comedian, born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
- Tony Smith, American NBA guard (Miami Heat), born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Yasmine Bleeth, American actress (Ryan's Hope, 1 Life to Live, Baywatch), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- (Ernest) "Pop" Stoneman, American country music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and autoharp player ("Sinking of the Titanic"; The Stoneman Family), dies at 75
- Karl-Birger Blomdahl, Swedish composer (Facettes; Aniara), dies at 51
- Ken Errair, American pop-jazz singer (Four Freshmen, 1953-55 - "Graduation Day"), dies in a chartered plane crash at 42
Salvatore Quasimodo (1901-1968)
Italian poet, critic and translator (Nobel Prize for Literature 1959), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 66
1968 Highlights
About June 14, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
- #1 Song: Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones