What Happened on March 27, 1968

Historical Events

  • Japanese Trade & Cultural Center (Japan Center) dedicated in San Francisco

Event of Interest

Suharto officially succeeds Sukarno as president of Indonesia

Famous Birthdays

  • Irina Belova, Russian heptathlete who set indoor WR 4991 points & Olympic silver USSR 1992, born in Angarsk, Russia

Famous Deaths

Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Russian cosmonaut and 1st man into space (aboard Vostok 1), dies in a Mig-15 plane crash at 34

Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About March 27, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 1 month
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