Historical Events
- Canadians must get government permission to export silver
- WBLG (now WTVQ) TV channel 62 in Lexington, KY (ABC) 1st broadcast
Famous Birthdays
- Beetlejuice, member of Howard Stern's Wack
- Jon Culshaw, British comedian and impressionist
Famous Deaths
- André Mathieu, Canadian pianist and composer (Concerto de Québec), dies at 39
R. Norris Williams (1891-1968)
American tennis player (US National C'ship 1914, 16; survived sinking of RMS Titanic), dies of emphysema at 77
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About June 2, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
