What Happened on June 20, 1968

Historical Events

  • Austin Currie, then Nationalist Member of Parliament (MP) at Stormont, and other Irish civil rights activists, protest discrimination in the allocation of housing by 'squatting' (illegally occupying) in a house in Caledon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Jim Hines Breaks the 10s Barrier

Jim Hines becomes 1st person to run 100 meters in under 10 seconds

Famous Birthdays

  • Fred McAfee, American football running back (First-team All-Pro & Pro Bowl 2002 New Orleans Saints), born in Philadelphia, Mississippi
  • Mike McCarthy, American pursuit cyclist (Olympics 1988, 96), born in Brooklyn, New York

Robert Rodriguez (55 years old)

American director (El Mariachi, Sin City, Grindhouse), born in San Antonio, Texas


About June 20, 1968

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Guy's In Love With You - Herb Alpert
  • UK #1 Song: Jumpin' Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones