What Happened on April 6, 1968
Historical Events
- 13th Eurovision Song Contest: Massiel for Spain wins singing "La, la, la" in London
- 94.5% of East German voters approve new socialist constitution
- Gas and gunpowder explosions at sporting goods store, downtown Richmond, Indiana, kills 41 and injures more than 150
- HemisFair 1968 opens in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Vanessa Lann, American composer (Dancing to an Orange Drummer), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Robert "Bobby" Hutton, American Black Panther leader and treasurer, shot to death by Oakland police at 17
About April 6, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
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Update: 2024-08-10