What Happened on March 24, 1968

Famous Deaths

  • Alice Guy-Blaché, French film director who was the first woman to direct a film (The Fairy of the Cabbages), dies at 94
  • Howard Petrie, American actor (Border River, Bounty Hunter), dies at 61
  • Lauwrens Voorthuyzen, Dutch sect leader, dies at 70
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About March 24, 1968

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 3 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