Date: February 1, 1968
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Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues an Army Special Forces unit pinned down by Viet Cong fire. He is later awarded the Medal of Honor. Date: November 26, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 26 π Events on this day in 1968 π On…
The Cleveland Transit System becomes the first transit system in the western hemisphere to provide direct rapid transit service from a city's downtown to its major airport. Date: November 15, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 15 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More…
Garuda Indonesian Airways Flight 892 crashes near Nala Sopara in India, killing 30. Date: May 28, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 28 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968El Al Boeing 707 Hijacking by PFLP, July 23, 1968First 9-1-1 Emergency…
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…
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 1968John Eliot Gardiner Conducts Monteverdiβs Vespers at…