Famous Birthdays
- Carla McGhee, American basketball forward (Olympic gold, 1996), born in Peoria, Illinois
- Michael Romeo, American progressive heavy metal guitarist (Symphony X), born in New York Clity
- Moira Kelly, actress (Cutting Edge)
Famous Deaths
- Frans Hin, Dutch yachtsman (Olympic gold 12' Dinghy 1920; aged 14 years 163 days), dies at 62
- Isa Krejci, Czech composer, dies at 63
- Joseph Martin Jr., American politician (Rep-R-Massachusetts 1925-67, Speaker of the House, 1947-49, 1953-55), dies at 83
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About March 6, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Is Blue (L'amour Est Bleu) - Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra
#1 Song: Cinderella Rockefella - Esther & Abi Ofarim
