What Happened on March 22, 1968

Historical Events

  • Antonín Novotný resigns presidency of Czechoslovakia
  • Lynda Johnson ordered off San Francisco cable car for eating an ice cream cone
  • Student riot in Nanterre near Paris

Famous Birthdays

  • Euronymous [Øystein Aarseth], Norwegian black-metal guitarist and producer (Mayhem), born in Surnadal, Norway (d. 1993)
  • Ramón Martínez, Dominican baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1990; pitched no-hitter 1995 LA Dodgers), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

About March 22, 1968

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
  • UK #1 Song: Lady Madonna - The Beatles