1968 Democratic National Convention Protests: Police Clash with Protesters, August 28, 1968
Date: August 28, 1968
Date: August 28, 1968
Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive. Date: January 31, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 31 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More…
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…
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. Date: April 11, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 11 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Civil Air Transport…
The United States Central Intelligence Agency's Phoenix Program is officially established. Date: July 1, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 1 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968North Central Airlines Flight 458 Crashes at O’Hare, 28 Killed December 27, 1968Operation Igloo…
Intel is founded in Mountain View, California. Date: July 18, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 18 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968El Al Boeing 707 Hijacking by PFLP, July 23, 1968Vietnam War: Tet Offensive Halted, HuΓ© Recaptured by South…
Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated by James Earl Ray at a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Date: April 4, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 4 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Heidi Game: Raiders-Jets Broadcast Controversy November 17, 1968Meckering Earthquake…