Historical Events
- KLNI (now KADN) TV channel 15 in Lafayette, LA (IND) begins
TV Show Appearance
Richard Nixon appears on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in"
Famous Birthdays
Marc Anthony (55 years old)
American salsa and pop singer-songwriter, born in New York City
- Tara Cross-Battle, American volleyball hitter (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in Houston, Texas
- Walt Becker, American writer and film director (Van Wilder), born in Hollywood, California
Famous Weddings
Sally Field
American "The Flying Nun" actress Sally Field (21) weds Steven Craig; separate in 1973, divorce in 1975
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About September 16, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
