What Happened on March 25, 1968

Historical Events

  • KLVX TV channel 10 in Las Vegas, NV (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • Members of the Derry Housing Action Committee (DHAC) disrupt a meeting of Londonderry Corporation to protest at the lack of housing provision in the city, Northern Ireland
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Errol Martin, CFL linebacker (Edmonton Eskimos)

Famous Deaths

  • Douglas Evans, American actor (At War with the Army, South Pacific Trail), dies at 64
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About March 25, 1968

Day of the Week: Monday
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