Historical Events
- Pirate Radio Station Pegaus (NZ) begins transmitting
- Seattle's AL club is named Pilots
Event of Interest
US President Lyndon B. Johnson announces in an address to the nation that he will not seek re-election
- US President Lyndon B. Johnson authorizes a troop surge in Vietnam, bringing the total number of US soldiers to a peak of 549,500
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Deubner, American violist, born in San Francisco, California
- Naoya Ogawa, Japanese professional wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Grover Lowdermilk, American baseball player (b. 1885)
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About March 31, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
#1 Song: Lady Madonna - The Beatles
