Historical Events
Music History
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham make live debut as Led Zeppelin (but billed as The New Yardbirds), before about 1,200 students at Egegard School 'Teen Club' in Gladsaxe, Denmark
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis, Forest Hills, NY: England's Virginia Wade wins first Open era US singles title; beats Billie Jean King 6-4, 6-2
Famous Birthdays
- Erik Williams, American football tackle (3 × First-team All-Pro; 4 x Pro Bowl; Super Bowl 1992, 93, 95 Dallas Cowboys), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Kyle Stevens, American rock guitarist (Bang Tango, 1988-1993; 2019-present - "Dancin' on Coals")
Famous Deaths
- Thom Kelling, Dutch singer, guitarist, and bandleader (Programa de Manha), dies at 46
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About September 7, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 7 months and 21 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
