Date: December 22, 1968
Gold standard: The U.S. Congress repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back US currency. Date: March 18, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1968 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Vietnam War: North Vietnamese Attack Australian Troops at Fire…
The only successful hijacking of an El Al aircraft takes place when a Boeing 707 carrying ten crew and 38 passengers is taken over by three members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The aircraft was en route from Rome, to Lod, Israel. Date: July 23, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia →…
The New York Central Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad are merged to form Penn Central Transportation. Date: February 1, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 1 📅 Events on this day in 1968 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Canadian Forces Unify Navy, Army, Air Force February 1,…
Glenville shootout: In Cleveland, Ohio, a violent shootout between a Black Militant organization and the Cleveland Police Department occurs. During the shootout, a riot begins and lasts for five days. Date: July 23, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 1968 📅 On This…
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…
Swaziland becomes independent. Date: September 6, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 6 📅 Events on this day in 1968 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Japan Air Lines Flight 2 Ditches in San Francisco Bay, November 22, 1968U.S. Congress Repeals Gold Reserve Requirement for Currency, March 18,…