Historical Events
- General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, the Oldsmobile Toronado
- My Lai massacre occurs when American soldiers kill ~400 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, in one of the most controversial incidents of the Vietnam War
Robert F. Kennedy for President
Robert F. Kennedy announces presidential campaign
Famous Birthdays
- Ananya Khare, Indian actress and teacher
- Jason van Blerk, Australian soccer player (Go Ahead Eagles), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- June Collyer, actress (June-Stu Erwin Show), dies at 60
- Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Italian composer, dies at 72
1968 Highlights
About March 16, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
- #1 Song: The Legend Of Xanadu - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich