What Happened on September 4, 1968

Historical Events

  • Nigerian troops conquer the city of Aba, Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War

Famous Birthdays

  • Carlette Guidry-White, American athlete (Olympic gold 4 x 100m relay 1992, 1996; World C'ships 1995), born in Houston, Texas
  • John DiMaggio, American actor (Disenchantment; Futurama), born in North Plainfield, New Jersey
  • John Preston, American actor (Greg-General Hospital), born in Cedar City, Utah
  • Mike Piazza, American Baseball HOF catcher (12 x MLB All-Star; 10 x Silver Slugger; LA Dodgers, NY Mets), born in Norristown, Pennsylvania
  • Phill Lewis, American actor (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody - "Mr. Moseby"), and director, born in Uganda

About September 4, 1968

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: I've Gotta Get A Message To You - Bee Gees