Swaziland Independence Declared September 6, 1968
Date: September 6, 1968
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Date: September 6, 1968
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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 1968Communist Party of the Philippines Founded by Jose Maria…
Apollo program: The first live television broadcast by American astronauts in orbit is performed by the Apollo 7 crew. Date: October 14, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 14 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Rudi Dutschke Assassination Attempt Leaves Brain…
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…
James Anderson Jr. posthumously receives the first Medal of Honor to be awarded to an African American U.S. Marine. Date: August 21, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 21 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Second Vatican Council Revokes Spainβs Jewish…
The Motion Picture Association of America's film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R, and X. Date: November 1, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 1 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968NASA Launches Apollo 6…
Vietnam War: Student protesters at Columbia University in New York City take over administration buildings and shut down the university. Date: April 23, 1968 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 23 π Events on this day in 1968 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1968Tet Offensive Launch in Vietnam…