Columbia University Vietnam War Protest Shutdown April 23, 1968
Date: April 23, 1968
Date: April 23, 1968
The 6.5 Mwβ― Meckering earthquake shakes the southwest portion of Western Australia with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), causing $2.2Β million in damage and leaving 20β28 people injured. Date: October 14, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 14 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day…
Vietnam War: My Lai massacre occurs; between 347 and 500 Vietnamese villagers are killed by American troops. Date: March 16, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 16 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Braniff Flight 352 Crashes Near Dawson, Texas, Killing…
Kingston, Jamaica is rocked by the Rodney riots, inspired by the barring of Walter Rodney from the country. Date: October 16, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 16 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Phong Nhα» and Phong NhαΊ₯t Massacre, Vietnam…
Police and protesters clash during 1968 Democratic National Convention protests as protesters chant "The whole world is watching". Date: August 28, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 28 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968My Lai Massacre: 347β500 Vietnamese Killed by…
American President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks to the nation of "Steps to Limit the War in Vietnam" in a television address. At the conclusion of his speech, he announces: "I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President." Date: March 31, 1968 Read more…
The nuclear-powered submarine USSΒ Scorpion sinks with 99 men aboard, 400 nautical miles (740Β km) southwest of the Azores. Date: May 22, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 22 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed by 62 Countries July…