What Happened on May 14, 1968

Historical Events

  • Beatles announce formation of Apple Corp

Event of Interest

Czech government announces liberalizing reforms under Alexander Dubček

Event of Interest

RAF-leader Andreas Baader sentenced to 3 years in West Berlin


Famous Birthdays

  • Greg Davis, Welsh-born, British stand-up comedian, actor, and former secondary school teacher (We Are Klang, The Inbetweeners, Cuckoo, Taskmaster), born in St Asaph, Denbighshire

Famous Deaths

  • Husband Edward Kimmel, commandant US Ocean fleet WW II, dies at 86
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About May 14, 1968

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Tighten Up - Archie Bell & The Drells
  • UK #1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong