What Happened on September 19, 1968

Historical Events

  • Nigerian federal army begins the "final offensive" against the secessionist state of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War

Famous Birthdays

  • Paweł Łukaszewski, Polish classical and choral music composer, and music director (Musica Sacra - Warsaw), born in Częstochowa, Poland
Born in 1968

Famous Deaths

  • Chester F. Carlson, American physicist and inventor (photocopying), dies at 62
  • Red Foley, American country singer ("Mr Smith Goes to Washington"), dies at 58
1968 Highlights

About September 19, 1968

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
  • UK #1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin