Historical Events
Music History
Dmitri Shostakovich' 12th string quartet, premieres in Moscow
Boxing Title Fight
Jimmy Ellis beats Floyd Patterson in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
Sports History
MLB Detroit Tigers' Denny McLain's 30th victory of season
- USSR's Zond 5 is launched on 1st circumlunar flight
Music History
While on tour in England, a fire at singer Roy Orbison's Henderson, Tennessee home kills the two eldest of his three sons
Famous Birthdays
- Dan Cortese, American actor and TV host (Jess Hanson-Melrose Place), born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania
- Ginger Helgeson-Nielson, American tennis star, born in St. Cloud, Minnesota
- Vincent Ghadimi, Belgian pianist and composer, born in Rocourt, Liège, Belgium
About September 14, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
