What Happened on September 25, 1968

Famous Birthdays

  • Friso, Prince of Orange-Nassau, second son of Queen Beatrix, born at University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 2013)
  • John Worsfold, Australian rules football coach, born in Subiaco, Australia

Will Smith (55 years old)

American Grammy Award-winning rapper (DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - "Parents Just Don't Understand"), and actor (Men in Black, Independence Day; Hitch; Fresh Prince of Bel Air), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Famous Deaths

  • Cornell Woolrich, American writer (El Angel Negro), dies at 64
  • Hans F. K. Günther, German eugenicist and advocate of scientific racism, dies at 77
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About September 25, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin