Surveyor 7 Launches from Cape Canaveral on January 7, 1968
Date: January 7, 1968
Date: January 7, 1968
Pierre Elliott Trudeau wins the Liberal Party leadership election, and becomes Prime Minister of Canada soon afterward. Date: April 6, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 6 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Vietnam War: Nguyen Van Lem Execution by Nguyen…
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 β π Other events on March 18 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968LBJ Vietnam War Speech, Announces 1968 Presidential Withdrawal March…
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 1968My Lai Massacre: 347β500 Vietnamese Killed by U.S….
Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins. Date: January 21, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Columbia University Vietnam War Protest Shutdown April…
A B-52 bomber crashes near Thule Air Base, contaminating the area after its nuclear payload ruptures. One of the four bombs remains unaccounted for after the cleanup operation is complete. Date: January 21, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This…
BOAC Flight 712 catches fire shortly after takeoff. As a result of her actions in the accident, Barbara Jane Harrison is awarded a posthumous George Cross, the only GC awarded to a woman in peacetime. Date: April 8, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 8 π Events on this day…