Famous Birthdays
- Fernando León de Aranoa, Spanish film director
- Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Pat Kenney [Simon Diamond], American professional wrestler, born in Wilmington, Delaware
- Rachael Sporn, Australian basketball forward (Olympic bronze 1996)
- Steve Sedgley, English footballer
Famous Deaths
- William "Little Willie" John, American R&B singer ("Fever"; "Leave My Kitten Alone"), dies in prison while serving a sentence for manslaughter at 30
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About May 26, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett
