Date: January 21, 1968
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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…
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Date: June 9, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 9 ๐ Events on this day in 1968 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1968South African Airways Flight 228 Crashes,…
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 โ ๐ Other events on April 11 ๐ Events on this day in 1968 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1968South African Airways…
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 โ ๐ Other events on August 28 ๐ Events on this day in 1968 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Cleveland Transit System First to Offer Downtown-to-Airport…
The nuclear-powered submarine USSย Scorpion sinks with 99 men aboard, 400 nautical miles (740ย km) southwest of the Azores. Date: May 22, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 22 ๐ Events on this day in 1968 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Alexander Dubฤek Takes Power in Czechoslovakia, Beginning Prague…
Mexican President Gustavo Dรญaz Ordaz orders soldiers to suppress a demonstration of unarmed students, ten days before the start of the 1968 Summer Olympics. Date: October 2, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on October 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1968 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Jim…