What Happened on March 11, 1968

Historical Events

  • Anti-Zionist Clandestine Radio Voice of El Assifa starts transmitting

Music History

Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 12nd string quartet

Music History

Episode of "The Monkees" TV show features musician Frank Zappa posing as Mike Nesmith and vice versa, debating qualities of each other's music

(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay

Otis Redding is the first person in the US to posthumously receive gold record for his single "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"


Famous Birthdays

  • Lisa Loeb, American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter ("Stay (I Missed You)"), born in Bethesda, Maryland

About March 11, 1968

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  • UK #1 Song: Cinderella Rockefella - Esther & Abi Ofarim