Famous Birthdays
- Eagle Eye Cherry, Swedish pop rock singer-songwriter ("Save Tonight"), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Joe King, American NFL safety (Oakland Raiders), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
Craig Wood (1901-1968)
American golfer (US Masters, US Open 1941), dies of a heart attack at 66
- Lurleen Wallace, American politician (46th Governor of Alabama, 1967-68), dies at 41
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About May 7, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: What A Wonderful World/Cabaret - Louis Armstrong
