1st Heart Transplant
Gives a Cape Town dentist a heart that lasts for 19 months
Historical events in 1968
946 historical records
January 196854 historical events
Prague Spring
Starts when Alexander Dubcek comes to power and runs until August 20 when the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies (except for Romania) invade the country
Warsaw Pact
Starts when Alexander Dubcek comes to power and runs until August 20 when the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies (except for Romania) invade the country
First Secretary
Becomes party leader and begins the Prague Spring.
Plot
17 spies go on trial, 14 are hung
Plot
11 Jewish spies are hung & left suspended in Liberation Sqr
Trial
17 spies go on trial, 14 are hung
Prague Spring
Becomes leader of Czechoslovakia during reform period.
Economy of Great Britain
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson endorses the I'm Backing Britain campaign for working an additional half hour each day without pay
Defence Spending
The Government accelerates withdrawal from military commitments east of Suez to reduce future defence costs.
Education Spending
The planned increase in the school leaving age is postponed to reduce short-term public expenditure.
Prescription Charges
The Government announces the restoration of prescription charges as part of its public expenditure programme.
Public Expenditure
The Government announces major expenditure reductions to redirect resources toward exports and defend the devalued pound.
Economy of USA
Johnson calls for the non-conversion of the U.S. dollar
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
Demonstrations
At a White House conference on crime, singer and actress Eartha Kitt denounces the Vietnam War to Lady Bird Johnson while attending a "ladies lunch"
Demonstrations
At a White House conference on crime, singer and actress Eartha Kitt denounces the Vietnam War to Lady Bird Johnson while attending a "ladies lunch"
Blue House Raid
North Korean commandos attempt to attack South Koreas president.
Battle of Khe Sanh
Battle of Khe Sanh: one of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8
Niagra
Orders Operation Niagra after the Viet Cong strke Khe Sanh
Khe Sanh Pressure
PAVN pressure around Khe Sanh diverts American attention before Tet
Apollo 5
Apollo 5 tests the lunar module in Earth orbit.
USS Pueblo Capture
North Korea seizes the U.S. intelligence ship Pueblo.
North Korea seizes the USS Pueblo, claiming the ship violated its territorial
North Korea seizes the USS Pueblo, claiming the ship violated its territorial waters while spying
USS Pueblo
North Korea seizes the USS Pueblo, claiming the ship violated its territorial waters while spying
Wonderwall
George Harrison completes the recording work on the "Wonderwall" album
White Light White Heat
Releases White Light White Heat, pushing the Velvet Underground toward a harsher experimental rock sound.
Tet Offensive Diplomacy
Handles British diplomacy after the Tet Offensive reshapes public debate
Tet Offensive Response
Responds to the Tet Offensive while sustaining Soviet support for Hanoi
Tet Offensive
An offensive launched by the North Vietnamese to overthrow the South Vietnamese Government
Tet Emergency
Commands US forces as communist attacks hit cities across South Vietnam
Tet Offensive
Commands US forces during the Tet Offensive
Saigon Defense
Commands US II Field Force elements defending the Saigon region during Tet
Tet Offensive Response
Responds to the Tet Offensive and mounting questions about US strategy
Tet Offensive
Communist forces attack cities and provincial capitals during Tet
Tet Offensive
Launches the Tet Offensive. Launches the offensive during the Tet truce while the south celebrates New Year. 70,000 troops attack 100 cities
Tet Offensive
4,000 troops reach Saigon but the offensive is routed a month later
Tet Offensive Strategy
Backs the Tet Offensive as a decisive political and military blow
Tet Offensive Strategy
Backs the general offensive and uprising strategy for Tet
Saigon Front Offensive
Directs communist forces in the southern theater during Tet
Political Offensive
Works on political military aspects of the Tet Offensive
Tet Offensive Coordination
Helps coordinate the high command context for the Tet Offensive
Tet Offensive
Associated with overall North Vietnamese military leadership during Tet
Tet Response
Leads the South Vietnamese government during the Tet Offensive
Saigon Crisis
Takes part in the South Vietnamese leadership response to Tet
Revolutionary Committees
Mao promotes revolutionary committees combining cadres, masses and soldiers as new local governments
Pink Floyd
Dave Gilmour steps in to play guitar when Syd is unable to play at Brighton
Pink Floyd
Gilmour formally joins Pink Floyd as guitarist and vocalist
Pink Floyd
Dave Gilmour steps in to play guitar when Syd is unable to play at Brighton
Public Spending Reductions
Secures Cabinet approval for substantial reductions in domestic and overseas spending.
Defence Budget
Wilson and Healey announce carrier cuts and withdrawals from major bases east of Suez.
Devaluation
After devaluation, Wilson and Healey announce carrier cuts and withdrawals from bases east of Suez.
East of Suez
The East of Suez phrase enters political language as Labour plans withdrawal from major overseas bases.
USS Pueblo
The North Koreans capture USS Pueblo, Johnson sends 26 more B-52s to the Pacific
February 196829 historical events
Operation Arc Light
McNamara approves a sortie rate of 1,200 effective from 1st Feb
Operation Arc Light
McNamara approves a sortie rate of 1,200 effective from 1st Feb
Saigon Execution Photograph
Takes the photograph of Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a prisoner
Saigon Execution Photograph
Takes the photograph of Nguyen Ngoc Loan executing a prisoner in Saigon
Saigon Execution
Executes a Viet Cong prisoner during the Tet Offensive
Saigon Execution
Executes a Viet Cong prisoner during the Tet Offensive, captured in Eddie Adams's photograph
Baunsgaard Government
Begins the Baunsgaard Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
First Krag Premiership
The First Krag Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
The Silent Sun
Sings on The Silent Sun, the first Genesis single released through Decca.
Hue Counteroffensive
Commands South Vietnamese forces during the battle to retake Hue
Civil Rights
Civil rights disturbances occur at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Demonstrations
Civil rights disturbances occur at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Civil Rights
A civil rights protest staged at a white-only bowling alley in Orangeburg, South Carolina is broken up by highway patrolmen; 3 college students are killed
Demonstrations
A civil rights protest staged at a white-only bowling alley in Orangeburg, South Carolina is broken up by highway patrolmen; 3 college students are killed
County Administrative Reform
Ceausescu's government replaces regions with counties in a national administrative reform.
Constitution of Romania
Administrative reforms in Romania divide the country into 39 counties
Strike
The Florida Education Association (FEA) initiates a mass resignation of teachers to protest state funding of education, in effect, the first statewide teachers strike in the United States
Change of Venue Motion
Shaw formally sought a change of venue on February 19, 1968, citing the extensive publicity surrounding the case.
Review of Senate Tonkin Inquiry
Johnson discussed the renewed Senate scrutiny of the Tonkin episode with his senior foreign-policy advisers as the hearings raised questions about the evidence presented to Congress in 1964.
Closed Testimony on Tonkin
McNamara gave closed testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the confirmed 2 August attack and the disputed reports of a second attack on 4 August 1964.
Tonkin Gulf Hearings Opened
Fulbright's Senate Foreign Relations Committee opened closed hearings that reexamined the evidence behind the 1964 Tonkin incidents and questioned the credibility of the administration's original account.
Challenge during Tonkin Hearings
Morse used the Senate investigation to challenge the administration's interpretation of the 1964 naval events and to argue that Congress had not received the full context before voting on the resolution.
President Re-Elected
Senghor wins another presidential term
Tet Aftermath Commentary
Broadcasts a widely noted assessment after reporting from Vietnam following Tet
Vietnam Commentary
Broadcasts a commentary saying the war appears stalemated
Vietnam Commentary
Broadcasts that the Vietnam War appears stalemated after visiting Vietnam
Pulsar Discovery Publication
Publishes the discovery of rapidly pulsating radio sources with Jocelyn Bell and colleagues.
Operation Light Arc
The monthly sortie rate is increased to 1,800
Siege of Saigon
The Viet Cong are driven back from Saigon
March 196863 historical events
Demonstrations
The "Valle Giulia" student protest in Rome leads to a long period of violent disputes
Valle Giulia
The "Valle Giulia" student protest in Rome leads to a long period of violent disputes
Pink Floyd
During a meeting at their Ladbroke Road offices, Syd is asked to stop touring and contributing material
We're Only in It for the Money
Releases We're Only in It for the Money, satirising contemporary counterculture and mainstream American society.
Lima Site 85 Crisis
Faces the loss of the secret US radar site at Phou Pha Thi.
Lima Site 85 Crisis
Hmong and US-linked forces lose the strategic radar site.
Lima Site 85 Loss
Loses a radar support site used for air operations over Laos.
Lima Site 85
Killed after helping rescue other personnel during the fall of Lima Site 85
Lima Site 85
Killed after helping rescue other personnel from Lima Site 85
ASCII
President Lyndon B. Johnson mandates that all computers purchased by the federal Government support the ASCII character encoding
ASCII
President Lyndon B. Johnson mandates that all computers purchased by the federal Government support the ASCII character encoding
Election
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson edges out antiwar candidate Eugene J. McCarthy in the New Hampshire Democratic primary, a vote which highlights the deep divisions in the country, as well as the party, over Vietnam
New Hampshire Primary
Challenges Johnson's Vietnam policy in the Democratic presidential primary
Beatles, The
"The Lady Madonna" is released as a single with "The Inner Light" as the "B" side, the 1st Harrison composition to be released on a Beatles single
Resignation of George Brown
British Foreign Secretary George Brown resigns
Resignation of George Brown
British Foreign Secretary George Brown resigns
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term
Election
US Senator Robert F. Kennedy enters the race for the Democratic Party presidential nomination
Massacre
A massacre by US troops, allegedly under the orders of Lt Calley
My Lai Intervention
Helps rescue civilians during the My Lai massacre
My Lai Intervention
Helps Hugh Thompson protect civilians at My Lai
My Lai Massacre
Leads a platoon involved in the My Lai massacre
My Lai Intervention
Intervenes to protect Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre
Antiwar Campaign
Enters the presidential race while criticizing Vietnam policy
Vietnam War Protest
Speaks during Vietnam War protest activity in London.
London Gold Pool Collapse
Central banks end London Gold Pool operations and establish a two-tier gold market.
London Gold Pool Collapses
Central banks end routine intervention in the private London gold market after heavy demand overwhelms the Gold Pool, creating a two-tier gold market.
Demonstrations
A demonstration in London's Grosvenor Square against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War leads to violence; 91 people are injured, 200 demonstrators arrested
Foreign Policy
I participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Economy of USA
The Congress of the United States repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back U.S. currency
Gold Reserve Requirement
Johnson signs legislation eliminating statutory gold reserve requirements for United States and Federal Reserve notes.
Budget Strategy
Presents a restrictive Budget designed to reduce demand and restore financial stability.
Budget
Delivers a tough Budget aimed at restoring financial confidence after devaluation.
Budget
Roy Jenkins presents a severe Budget raising approximately 923 million pounds in additional taxation.
Excise Duties
Duties on petrol, tobacco and alcoholic drinks are increased to raise revenue and restrict consumption.
Family Allowances
Family allowances are increased while child tax allowances are reduced to redirect assistance toward families with children.
Purchase Tax
Purchase tax rates are increased as part of a fiscal package designed to reduce consumer spending.
Selective Employment Tax
The Budget raises Selective Employment Tax by 50 percent to restrain domestic demand and encourage exports.
Special Charge
A one-off special charge on higher personal incomes is introduced as part of the post-devaluation programme.
Civil Rights
Students at Howard University signal a new era of militant student activism on college campuses in the US, students stage rallies, protests and a 5-day sit-in, laying siege to the administration building, shutting down the university
Demonstrations
Students at Howard University signal a new era of militant student activism on college campuses in the US, students stage rallies, protests and a 5-day sit-in, laying siege to the administration building, shutting down the university
Concert
Supports Donovan at the Royal Albert Hall.
Demonstrations
In ongoing campus unrest, Howard University students protesting the Vietnam War, the ROTC program on campus and the draft, confront Gen. Lewis Hershey, then head of the U.S. Selective Service System
Demonstrations
In ongoing campus unrest, Howard University students protesting the Vietnam War, the ROTC program on campus and the draft, confront Gen. Lewis Hershey, then head of the U.S. Selective Service System
Demonstrations
In ongoing campus unrest, Howard University students protesting the Vietnam War, the ROTC program on campus and the draft, confront Gen. Lewis Hershey, then head of the US Selective Service System
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Law of Treaties Conference First Session
Represents Sweden at the first session of the United Nations Conference on the Law of Treaties in Vienna.
President of Indonesia
Appointed President of Indonesia, 1st term, by the Peoples Consultative Assembly
Election
President Johnson announces he will not seek re-election
Retirement
Announces decision to retire
Bombing of Vietnam
Announces cessation of bombing north of the Twentieth parallel to negotiate a solution
Bombing Halt and Withdrawal
Announces a partial bombing halt and says he will not seek reelection
Bombing Halt
Announces a partial bombing halt and says he will not seek reelection
Siege of PLO Bases
The PLO fedayeen repels an Israeli attack on the PLOs Jordanian bases
Siege of PLO Bases
The PLO fedayeen repels an Israeli attack on the PLOs Jordanian bases
Dresden Warsaw Pact Meeting
Joins Warsaw Pact leaders in criticizing the direction of political reforms in Czechoslovakia.
The Unknown Soldier
Releases The Unknown Soldier during Vietnam War controversy.
Venue Evidentiary Hearing
The trial court conducted an extensive evidentiary hearing on Shaw's request to move the conspiracy trial away from New Orleans.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King goes to Memphis, Tennessee, in support of the black sanitary public works employees, represented by AFSCME Local 1733, who had been on strike since March 12 for higher wages and better treatment
Tet Offensive
The Tet offensive is contained by the U.S. at the cost of 165,000 civilian lives. The North Vietnamese offensive is repelled but this leads to anti-war protests
Tet Aftermath
Assesses losses and political impact after the Tet Offensive
Tet Offensive
The Tet offensive is contained by the US at the cost of 165,000 civilian lives
April 196856 historical events
Operation Pegasus
Operation Pegasus begins to relieve the Marine base at Khe Sanh.
Siege of Khe Sanh
Operation Pegasus begins to relieve the Marine base at Khe Sanh.
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson
Bombing of Frankfurt
Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson
Frankfurt Arson
A group of terrorists set fire to a Frankfurt store in protest against consumerism
Arrest of Gudrun Ensslin
Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson
Bombing of Frankfurt
Bombs placed by Andreas Baader and Gudrun Ensslin explode at midnight in 2 department stores in Frankfurt-am-Main; they are later arrested and sentenced for arson
Arson
Member of group who set fire to a Frankfurt dept store in protest against consumerism
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Johnson declares a national day of mourning for the lost civil rights leader
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King is booked in room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, owned by Walter Bailey, in Memphis, while standing on the motel's 2nd floor balcony, King is shot at 6:01 p.m. Five days later, President Lyndon B.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King is pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital at 7:05 p.m.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
King returns to Memphis and addresses a rally, delivering his "I've been to the Mountaintop" address at Mason Temple (Church of God in Christ, Inc. - World Headquarters), King's flight to Memphis had been delayed by a bomb threat against his plane.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 60 cities.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Five days later, President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning for the lost civil rights leader
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Police arrest Baader and his comrades for the arson
Rule of Hebron
Establishment of the Jewish settlemet in Hebron
Venue Motion Denied
The Criminal District Court denied Shaw's change-of-venue motion on April 4, 1968.
Death of Martin Luther King
Death of Martin Luther King Jr
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Shot dead while stepping out onto a motel room balcony in Memphis
Death of Martin Luther King
Shot dead while stepping out onto a motel room balcony in Memphis
Apollo 6
Apollo 6 conducts the second uncrewed Saturn V test.
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Action Programme
Launches reforms known as socialism with a human face.
Polka Tulk
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band
Polka Tulk
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band
Polka Tulk
After the dissolution of Mythology, Ward and Iommi, along with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, found a new band, the Polka Tulk Blues Band, later called Earth and finally renamed Black Sabbath
Polka Tulk
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band.
Departure
Pink Floyd announce that Barrett has left the band
Pink Floyd
A statement is issued to the press announcing that Syd has left the band
First Cernik Government
Begins the First Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Democratic Opposition
Kerensky develops his views through democratic opposition after 1917.
Lenart Government
The Lenart Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Battle of Khe Sanh
The Viet Cong try to capture a 6,000 man U.S. base with a force of 40,000. The Viet Cong lose 10,000 & are defeated
Operation Complete Victory
Over 100,000 begin an offensive against communist forces in 11 provinces around Saigon
Death of Martin Luther King
A crowd of 300,000 attend Martin Luther King's funeral
President of Poland
Appointed President of Poland
Civil Rights Bill
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Civil Rights
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Legislation
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Reform of Housing
Civil Rights Bill, signs a bill for open housing
Fair Housing Act
Signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, including the Fair Housing Act.
Meeting with Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin & proposes a negotiating
Meets Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin & proposes a negotiating channel with North Vietnam
Military Council Appointed
Takes power through the Anti-Corruption Revolutionary Movement
Debora
Debora is released and reaches number 34 in the UK chart.
Prime Minister of Canada
Becomes prime minister after winning the Liberal leadership.
Dismissal from Shadow Cabinet
Edward Heath dismisses him from the Conservative shadow cabinet one day after the controversial Birmingham immigration speech.
Civilian Rule Restored
Presides as constitutional civilian government is restored
Governor-General Appointed
Restores the governor-general office after military rule ends
Louisiana Supreme Court Writ Denied
The Louisiana Supreme Court denied Shaw's application for review of the venue decision on April 23, 1968.
Prime Minister Restored
Restored as Prime Minister after the military regime collapses
Restored Cabinet Formed
Forms a restored APC government after returning to office
Prague Spring
Dubcek launches an Action Programme of liberalisations which include increased freedom of the press, emphasis on consumer goods, and the possibility of a more democratic multi-party Government
International Monetary Fund
The Government secures further international financial support while seeking to rebuild confidence in sterling.
Economy of Zambia
The Mulungushi Reforms, the Government declares its intention to acquire an equity holding (51% or more) in key foreign-owned firms, controlled by the Industrial Development Corporation (INDECO)
Industrial Development Corporation
The Mulungushi Reforms, the Government declares its intention to acquire an equity holding (51% or more) in key foreign-owned firms, controlled by the Industrial Development Corporation (INDECO)
Mulungushi Reforms
The Mulungushi Reforms, the Government declares its intention to acquire an equity holding (51% or more) in key foreign-owned firms, controlled by the Industrial Development Corporation (INDECO)
May 196835 historical events
Apple Corps Ltd
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Beatles, The
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Apple Corps Ltd
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Beatles, The
Apple Corps, Ltd. begins operating in London. It is the Beatles attempt to take control of their own creative and economic destiny
Arab Summit
I participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
First British Heart Transplant
Ross leads Britain's first heart transplant at the National Heart Hospital, demonstrating the new possibilities and major clinical risks of cardiac transplantation.
Conference of Paris
Peace talks begin in Paris with North Vietnamese officials
Lumpy Gravy
Releases Lumpy Gravy, an orchestral and tape-collage work credited as his first solo album.
Wonderwall
The world premiere of Harrisons film, "Wonderwall"
Electric Ladyland
Releases Album, "Electric Ladyland"
Arrest of Brian Jones
Jones is arrested a second time on 21 May 1968, for possession of cannabis, which Jones said had been left by previous tenants of the flat, he is facing a long jail sentence if found guilty owing to his probation, the jury find him guilty
Arrest of Brian Jones
Jones is arrested a second time, for marijuana possession
Arrest of Brian Jones
The Stones wanted to tour the United States in 1969 for the first time in three years, but Jones second arrest exacerbates problems with US immigration, Jones is unable to acquire a work visa.
Arrest of Brian Jones
but the judge had sympathy for Jones; instead of jailing him he fines him pounds 50 plus pounds 105 in costs and told him: "For goodness sake, dont get into trouble again or it really will be serious".
Rolling Stones, The
105 in costs and told him: "For goodness sake, dont get into trouble again or it really will be serious".
Rolling Stones, The
Jones is arrested a second time on 21 May 1968, for possession of cannabis, which Jones said had been left by previous tenants of the flat.
Rolling Stones, The
he is facing a long jail sentence if found guilty owing to his probation, the jury find him guilty but the judge had sympathy for Jones. instead of jailing him he fines him pounds 50 plus pounds.
Jumpin Jack Flash
The Rolling Stones release Jumpin Jack Flash and return to a harder blues-rock sound.
Federal Injunction Suit Filed
Shaw filed a federal lawsuit on May 27, 1968, seeking to stop the state conspiracy prosecution.
Temporary Restraining Order Issued
A temporary federal restraining order was issued on May 28, 1968, while Shaw's request to halt the state prosecution was considered.
Best Scores Extra Time Wembley Goal
Best rounded Benfica's goalkeeper and scored during extra time as Manchester United won the European Cup without the injured Denis Law.
Charlton Scores Twice in European Final
Charlton captained United and scored twice against Benfica in the European Cup final, a match that injured teammate Denis Law had to miss.
Truth in Lending Act
The Act requires standard disclosure of major consumer-credit costs and terms.
Civil Air Patrol Photograph
Jim Garrison released a photograph of Oswald in a Civil Air Patrol uniform and publicly claimed that it supported his assertion that Oswald had known Ferrie.
Prague Spring
Announces the Fourteenth Party Congress will convene on September 9 and incorporate the Action Programme into the party statutes, draft a federalization law, and elect a new Central Committee
Marjorine UK Chart Entry
Releases Marjorine, which becomes his first entry on the UK singles chart and peaks at number 48.
Rolling Stones, The
Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
Beatles, The
John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London. Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture"
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots. Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots. Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man"
Election
Elected Member of Lambeth Council, Ferndale ward
Beatles, The
John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London. Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture"
Paris Talks
Handles Soviet diplomacy as US-North Vietnamese talks open in Paris
Bombing of Kampuchea
The bombing of Kampuchea is only officially acknowledged in 1973. Exposes the secret bombings of Kampuchea
June 196824 historical events
Member of Secretariat of the Communist Party
Appointed Member of Secretariat of the Communist Party
Concert
Tyrannosaurus Rex play the Royal Festival Hall.
Assassination of Robert Francis Kennedy
Assassinated in a hotel after leaving a primary victory celebration
Death of Robert Francis Kennedy
Assassinated in a hotel after leaving a primary victory celebration
Death of Robert Francis Kennedy
Death of Robert F Kennedy
Defence Minister Returns
Returns as Minister of National Defence before the 1970 crisis
Allows the American embassy in Phnom Penh to reopen
Allows the American embassy in Phnom Penh to reopen
Arrest of James Earl Ray
Arrested for the murder of Martin Luther King by Scotland Yard at London airport
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Two months after King's death, escaped convict James Earl Ray is captured at London Heathrow Airport while trying to leave the United Kingdom on a false Canadian passport in the name of Ramon George Sneyd. Arrested for the murder of Martin Luther King by Scotland Yard at London airport
UN General Assembly Endorses NPT
The United Nations General Assembly endorses the draft Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Fifth and Sixth Eyskens Governments
Begins the Fifth and Sixth Eyskens Governments in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
First Vanden Boeynants Government
The First Vanden Boeynants Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Rule of Bonin
Iwo Jima and the Bonin Islands are returned to Japan by the USA
Rule of Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima and the Bonin Islands are returned to Japan by the USA
Days
The Kinks release Days.
A Saucerful of Secrets
Pink Floyd release A Saucerful of Secrets, their first album with David Gilmour
A Saucerful of Secrets
Waters contributes to A Saucerful of Secrets as Pink Floyd shifts beyond the Barrett period
Trial
Sirhan Sirhan indicted for Bobby Kennedy assassination
Prague Spring
Brezhnev and the leadership of the Warsaw Pact countries are concerned about Dubcek's reforms, which they fear weaken the position of the Communist Bloc during the Cold War
Prague Spring
Warsaw Pact military practice manoeuvres are held in Czechoslovakia in late June. Russia agrees with Czechoslovakia to withdraw their troops (still stationed in Czechoslovakia since the June maneuvers) and permit the September 9 Party Congress.
Prague Spring
Representatives from Russia, East Germany, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia meet in Bratislava and sign the Bratislava Declaration
Warsaw Pact
Warsaw Pact military practice manoeuvres are held in Czechoslovakia in late June. Brezhnev and the leadership of the Warsaw Pact countries are concerned about Dubcek's reforms, which they fear weaken the position of the Communist Bloc during the Cold War
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Scores 42 goals for Benfica to claim the European Golden Shoe scoring honour. The achievement reflects the first edition of the European scoring distinction.
Hello I Love You
Releases Hello I Love You as a chart-topping single.
July 196855 historical events
Customs Union Completion
France joined the other EEC members in completing the customs union and abolishing internal customs duties.
EEC Customs Union Completed
Heads the German government when the EEC customs union is completed ahead of the original Treaty of Rome timetable.
EEC Customs Union Completed
Serves as foreign minister when the EEC customs union reaches completion.
EEC Customs Union Completed
Heads the Italian government when customs duties between EEC members are abolished completely.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Signs the Treaty announcing talks are to take place on nuclear strategic arms limitation
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Signs the treaty limiting spread of nuclear weapons technology.
NPT Opens for Signature
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty opens for signature in Washington, London and Moscow.
Waiting for the Sun
Releases Waiting for the Sun.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the US forces in Vietnam
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the US forces in Vietnam
MACV Commander
Replaces William Westmoreland as commander of MACV
Hollywood Bowl Concert
Performs a filmed concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Yellow Submarine
Beatles animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Yellow Submarine
Beatles animated film "Yellow Submarine" premieres in London
Coup
1st day of a coup that brings the Baath Party to power
Coup
Breaks into the Presidential Palace & holds a gun to the Presidents head
Coup
Assists in the coup by breaking into the Presidential Palace
Coup
Masterminds the Baathist siezure of power
Coup
Helps the Baathist take possession of the Presidential Palace. Arif surrenders himself to Tikriti & then is exiled to London
Coup
Arif surrenders himself to Tikriti & then is exiled to London
Coup
Overthrown by a Baathist coup
Exile of Abdul Rahman Arif
Arif surrenders himself to Tikriti & then is exiled to London
Coup
Breaks into the Presidential Palace & holds a gun to the Presidents head
Coup
Assists in the coup by breaking into the Presidential Palace
Coup
Masterminds the Baathist siezure of power
Coup
Helps the Baathist take possession of the Presidential Palace
Coup
Arif surrenders himself to Tikriti & then is exiled to London
Government
Given responsibility for national security
Chairman
Appointed President of the Revolutionary Command Council
Constitution of Iraq
The Revolutionary Command Council provides supreme executive & legislative authority
RCC
The Revolutionary Command Council provides supreme executive & legislative authority
Revolutionary Command Council
Appointed President of the Revolutionary Command Council
Hijack
Hijacking of an El Al Airliner by the PLO
Federal Three-Judge Court Review
A three-judge federal court considered Shaw's constitutional challenges to the pending state conspiracy prosecution in 1968.
Theatres Act
Supports a government period in which theatre censorship is abolished.
Finance Act
Finance Act 1968 gives statutory effect to the main taxation measures announced in the March Budget.
Magic Bus
Release Magic Bus as a single.
Truth
Sings on Truth, the Jeff Beck Group album that helps shape heavy blues rock.
Coup
The Baath Party come to power
Exile of Saddam Hussein
Forces Nayif into exile by threatening him with a gun at Barkrs office
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Deputy Chairman
Appointed Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Baath Party, in charge of security
Foreign Secretary of Iraq
Appointed Foreign Minister
Coup
The "correctional coup" allows civilian Baathists to become the force behind the coup. The Baath Party come to power
Dismissal
The "correctional coup" allows civilian Baathists to become the force behind the coup
Prime Minister of Iraq
Appointed Prime Minister of Iraq
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Coup
The Baath Party come to power
Beatles, The
John Lennon moves out of his house in Weybridge, he and Yoko Ono move into Ringo Starrs apartment in Montague Square
Reform of Political Party
Appoints 100 Baathist officers to the Republican Guards
Secretary General of Baath Party
Appointed Secretary General of the Baath Party
Beatles, The
John Lennon moves out of his house in Weybridge, he and Yoko Ono move into Ringo Starrs apartment in Montague Square
Cierna nad Tisou Negotiations
Conducts direct talks with Alexander Dubcek and the Czechoslovak leadership over the Prague Spring reforms.
Warsaw Letter to Czechoslovakia
Supports a Warsaw Pact warning demanding that Czechoslovak leaders defend the Communist political system.
CINCPAC
Appointed CINCPAC
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Fourth Presidential Term
Completes the Fourth Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
First Presidential Term
Begins the First Presidential Term as President of Iceland.
Bratislava Declaration
In the Bratislava Declaration Russia expresses its intention to intervene in a Warsaw Pact country if a bourgeois system-a pluralist system of several political parties is ever established
Bratislava Declaration
The Bratislava Declaration aaffirms unshakable fidelity to Marxism-Leninism and proletarian internationalism and declares an implacable struggle against bourgeois ideology and all antisocialist forces.
Declaration of Bratislava
In the Bratislava Declaration Russia expresses its intention to intervene in a Warsaw Pact country if a bourgeois system-a pluralist system of several political parties is ever established
Declaration of Bratislava
Representatives from Russia, East Germany, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia meet in Bratislava and sign the Bratislava Declaration.
Declaration of Bratislava
The Bratislava Declaration aaffirms unshakable fidelity to Marxism-Leninism and proletarian internationalism and declares an implacable struggle against bourgeois ideology and all antisocialist forces.
Prague Spring
In the Bratislava Declaration Russia expresses its intention to intervene in a Warsaw Pact country if a bourgeois system-a pluralist system of several political parties is ever established
Warsaw Pact
In the Bratislava Declaration Russia expresses its intention to intervene in a Warsaw Pact country if a bourgeois system-a pluralist system of several political parties is ever established
Bratislava Declaration
Warsaw Pact leaders meeting at Bratislava affirm Marxism-Leninism and collective responsibility for defending socialism.
Brezhnev Doctrine
The policy later called the Brezhnev Doctrine asserts a Soviet right to defend Communist rule within the Eastern Bloc.
Warsaw Pact Intervention Decision
Brezhnev secures support from allied Warsaw Pact leaders for intervention against the Prague Spring.
Pulsar Gravitational Radiation
Weber estimates gravitational radiation from newly discovered pulsars and considers whether resonant detectors might reach the sensitivity required to observe signals at pulsar frequencies.
Government
Nominated to stand for Presidential office by the Republican Party
Treaty of Friendship
Signs the Treaty of Friendship & Mutual Assistance with Czechoslovakia
Politburo Decision on Czechoslovakia
The Soviet leadership approves military intervention against the Prague Spring reform movement.
German Occupation
The Dubcek reforms go too far for Russia and Russia invades. Russian troops and vehicles cross the Czech border at 18 points without any resistance
German Occupation
The Soviet Press prints an unsigned request, allegedly by Czechoslovak party and state leaders, for immediate assistance, including assistance with armed forces. The relaxation after the Prague Spring ends when 200,000 Soviet troops invade Czech.
German Occupation
Dubcek calls upon his people not to resist
German Occupation
Eastern Bloc armies from 5 Warsaw Pact countries invaded the CSSR, Russian tanks ranging in number from 5,000 to 7,000 fill the streets, followed by Warsaw Pact troops ranging from 200,000 to 600,000.
German Occupation
The occupation is followed by a wave of emigration, unseen before and stopped shortly after (estimate: 70,000 immediately, 300,000 in total), typically of highly qualified people.
Prague Spring
The Soviet Press prints an unsigned request, allegedly by Czechoslovak party and state leaders, for immediate assistance, including assistance with armed forces
Prague Spring
Dubcek calls upon his people not to resist
Prague Spring
Dubcek, who had been arrested on the night of August 20, is taken to Moscow for negotiations, it was agreed that Dubcek would remain in office and that a program of moderate reform would continue.
Prague Spring
Eastern Bloc armies from 5 Warsaw Pact countries invaded the CSSR, Russian tanks ranging in number from 5,000 to 7,000 fill the streets, followed by Warsaw Pact troops ranging from 200,000 to 600,000.
Prague Spring
The occupation is followed by a wave of emigration, unseen before and stopped shortly after (estimate: 70,000 immediately, 300,000 in total), typically of highly qualified people.
Reform of Government
Tries to introduce more contact with the west and socialism with a human face
Warsaw Pact
Eastern Bloc armies from 5 Warsaw Pact countries invaded the CSSR, Russian tanks ranging in number from 5,000 to 7,000 fill the streets, followed by Warsaw Pact troops ranging from 200,000 to 600,000
Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia
Appointed Prime Minister of Czech Rep
Warsaw Pact
Forms a Government after Warsaw Pact occupation
Arrest of Alexander Dubcek
Dubcek, who had been arrested on the night of August 20, is taken to Moscow for negotiations, it was agreed that Dubcek would remain in office and that a program of moderate reform would continue
Detention of Czechoslovak Reform Leaders
Soviet forces detain Alexander Dubcek and other Czechoslovak reform leaders during the Warsaw Pact intervention.
Moscow Talks with Dubcek
Dubcek and other detained Czechoslovak leaders are taken to Moscow for negotiations with the Soviet leadership.
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of the Communist Party of Czech
Warsaw Pact Invasion
Warsaw Pact armies invade Czechoslovakia.
Condemnation of Warsaw Pact Invasion
Ceausescu publicly condemns the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.
Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia
Warsaw Pact forces enter Czechoslovakia and end the Prague Spring reform experiment.
Warsaw Pact Invasion
Warsaw Pact invasion ends the Prague Spring reforms.
Summit Meeting
Says will attend summit with Kosygin on Sept 30th, aborted by Soviet invasion of Czech
Hydrogen Bomb
France explodes a hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific & becomes the 5th nuclear power
Nuclear Power
France explodes a hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific & becomes the 5th nuclear power
Moscow Protocol
Oversees negotiations resulting in the Moscow Protocol after the invasion of Czechoslovakia.
German Occupation
The Russians increase their occupation force to 650,000. Dubcek returns from the Kremlin announces the repeal of democratic reforms
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Dubcek returns from the Kremlin announces the repeal of democratic reforms
Apple Records
Beatles Hey Jude and Mary Hopkins Those Were the Days released, launching Apple Records
Apple Corps Ltd
Beatles Hey Jude and Mary Hopkins Those Were the Days released, launching Apple Records
German Occupation
The Czech National Assembly declares the Soviet occupation illegal
National Assembly
The Czech National Assembly declares the Soviet occupation illegal
President of United States of America
Appointed Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party
Coronation
Crowned Head of State
Invasion of China
Says China will not be invaded by Russia which is "saber rattling"
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President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 5th term
Appointment as Prime Minister
King Idris appoints al-Qaddafi as the monarchy's final prime minister.
Economy of Great Britain
The TUC rejects Statutory Incomes Policy & approves voluntary wage restraint
Statutory Incomes
The TUC rejects Statutory Incomes Policy & approves voluntary wage restraint
German Occupation
Dubcek bans political clubs
Scandinavian Tour
Plays the first Scandinavian date under the New Yardbirds name.
Scandinavian Tour
Drums on the first New Yardbirds Scandinavian performances.
Scandinavian Tour
Plays bass and keyboards on the first Scandinavian dates.
Scandinavian Tour
Performs on the first New Yardbirds Scandinavian tour.
Nine-Year Compulsory Education
Implements nine-year compulsory education, extending the previous six-year system and broadening access to secondary schooling.
German Occupation
At the 14th KSC Party Congress (conducted secretly, immediately following the intervention), it was emphasised that no member of the leadership had invited Russian intervention
Prague Spring
At the 14th KSC Party Congress (conducted secretly, immediately following the intervention), it was emphasised that no member of the leadership had invited Russian intervention
Evans Arrives in Six-Figure Deal
Liverpool signed Alun Evans from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £100,000 in September 1968, then a notable fee for a teenage forward.
Prime Minister of Portugal
Appointed Prime Minister of Portugal, succeeds Salazar
Resignation of Antonio Salazar
Resigns as Prime Minister of Porrtugal
Europe Tour
Tours Europe with The Doors during their rising fame.
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Guthrie Memorial Concert
Woody Guthrie died on October 3, 1967, and Dylan makes his first live appearance in twenty months at a Guthrie memorial concert held at Carnegie Hall on January 20, 1968
German Occupation
Czech leaders visit Moscow and agree to dismantle reforms
Something
The Beatles release George Harrisons "Something" as a single in the USA, Harrisons only composition on a Beatles "A" side
Independence of Great Britain
Holds talks with Ian Smith about Rhodesia on board HMS Fearless at Gibraltar
Independence of Rhodesia
Holds talks with Ian Smith about Rhodesia on board HMS Fearless at Gibraltar
Baath Party declares that iy has smashed a Zionist spy ring
The Baath Party declares that iy has smashed a Zionist spy ring
Plot
The Baath Party declares that iy has smashed a Zionist spy ring
Baath Party declares that iy has smashed a Zionist spy ring
The Baath Party declares that iy has smashed a Zionist spy ring
Plot
The Baath Party declares that iy has smashed a Zionist spy ring
Nationalization
The military government seizes International Petroleum Company facilities at Talara
Apollo 7
Serves as command module pilot on the first crewed Apollo mission.
Apollo 7
Commands Apollo 7, the first crewed Apollo spacecraft mission.
First Crewed Apollo CSM Operations
Commands the first crewed test of the redesigned Apollo command and service module.
Apollo 7
Serves as lunar module pilot on Apollo 7.
Saturn IB
Flies aboard the Saturn IB launch vehicle during Apollo 7.
Apollo 7
Works as a flight director during Apollo 7.
Apollo 7
Serves among the Apollo 7 flight directors.
Apollo 7
Helps direct the first crewed Apollo mission from Mission Control.
Peace
Preconditions to cease bombing are made informal, they are still rejected
Apollo 7 SPS First Burn
Helps conduct the first Service Propulsion System burn of Apollo 7 during rendezvous preparations.
S-IVB Rendezvous
Participates in rendezvous operations with the spent S-IVB stage to test techniques needed for later Apollo missions.
Trial
Baader, Ensslin, Sohnlein, and Proll are convicted of Arson, they each get three years. Baader and his girlfriend Gudrun Ensslin are convicted of the arson bombing of a department store in Frankfurt am Main
Trial
Baader, Ensslin, Sohnlein, and Proll are convicted of Arson, they each get three years
Trial
Baader, Ensslin, Sohnlein, and Proll are convicted of Arson, they each get three years
Apollo 7 First Live Television
Leads the first live television broadcast from an American crewed spacecraft.
German Occupation
Russia and Czech sign a Treaty on the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces from Czech
Treaty of Warsaw Pact
Russia and Czech sign a Treaty on the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces from Czech
Warsaw Pact
Russia and Czech sign a Treaty on the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces from Czech
Apollo 7 Minimum-Impulse SPS Burn
Controls a brief Service Propulsion System firing to test minimum-impulse performance.
Apollo 7 Long SPS Burn
Manually assists a long Service Propulsion System burn that verifies engine performance and propellant monitoring.
Cream
Creams farewell album, Goodbye, features live performances recorded live at The Forum, Los Angeles, October 19, 1968, and it is released shortly after Cream disbanded in 1968
Gun Control Act
Signs the Gun Control Act of 1968 after the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy.
Apollo 7 Splashdown
Returns with the Apollo 7 crew after the first successful crewed test of Apollo spacecraft systems.
Department of Health and Social Security
Explains the merger creating the Department of Health and Social Security to the House of Commons.
Government
Will restore the National Security Council to its preeminent role in national security
Nationalization
The Transport Act receives Royal Assent, reorganising state transport bodies and extending public control of transport services.
Demonstrations
Anti War demonstrations are held in London
Federation Law
Supports federalisation creating Czech and Slovak republics.
Purge
Expelled from the CCP
Trial
Found guilty at a trial conducted by the Plenium of the Eighth Party Congress
Dismissal
Liu Shaoqi is removed from all posts and expelled from the party during the Cultural Revolution
Expulsion from Party
Liu Shaoqi is expelled from the Communist Party as the main capitalist-roader target
Trial
Presides over a trial which finds Shaoqi guilty & expels him from the Party
Something
The Beatles release George Harrisons "Something" as a single in Britain, Harrisons only composition on a Beatles "A" side
Bombing of Vietnam
Announces negotiations will begin, 5 days before the presidential election. Announces bombing in North Vietnam will stop
Election
Announces negotiations will begin, 5 days before the presidential election
Peace
Announces negotiations will begin, 5 days before the presidential election
Bombing of Vietnam
The Vietcong do not agree to negotiation conditions. The US announces a cessation of bombing & that negotiations will begin
With a Little Help from My Friends Released
Releases his radical arrangement of the Beatles song With a Little Help from My Friends.
Conservative Policy Review
Shapes Conservative policy on Europe economic reform and industrial relations.
Apollo 7 Navigation Tests
Performs navigation and spacecraft systems checks during the eleven-day Apollo 7 engineering mission.
Apollo 7 Cabin Systems Test
Tests life-support, electrical and crew systems in the redesigned Apollo command module.
Apollo 7 Television Tour
Appears in later Apollo 7 television broadcasts showing the spacecraft interior and crew operations.
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Secretary of State for Social Services
Becomes the first Secretary of State for Social Services and takes charge of the new department.
Bombing of Vietnam
Calls a complete halt to the bombing of North Vietnam during diplomatic talks
Diplomatic Negotiations
Calls a complete halt to the bombing of North Vietnam during diplomatic talks
Operation Rolling Thunder
Brought to a halt, emphasis is placed on the trail network in Laos
Pink Floyd
"Point Me At The Sky" and "Careful With That Axe, Eugene" are recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Government
Appointed President of the USA, 37th President, 1st term
Vice Presidency
Defeats Vice President Hubert Humphrey & Governor George Wallace
Election
Defeated by Richard Nixon by 31.7 million to 31.2 million votes
President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Chairman of the Provisional Junta
Appointed Chairman of the Provisional Junta
Neil Young
Releases his self-titled debut solo album after leaving Buffalo Springfield.
First UK Number One Single
With a Little Help from My Friends reaches number one on the UK singles chart.
Independence of Great Britain
The Anglo-Rhodesian talks in Salisbury end in deadlock
Independence of Rhodesia
The Anglo-Rhodesian talks in Salisbury end in deadlock
Military Committee Government
Traore establishes the Military Committee for National Liberation as Mali's governing authority.
Military Coup against Modibo Keita
Traore leads the coup that removes President Modibo Keita from power.
White Album
Produces the Beatles' self-titled double album, often known as the White Album.
The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
Writes songs for The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society.
Cotchford Farm
Jones purchases Cotchford Farm in East Sussex, formerly owned by Winnie-the-Pooh author A. A. Milne
Sterling Crisis
Renewed pressure on sterling leads to an additional fiscal package intended to remove about 250 million pounds from demand.
Limited Sovereignty Speech
Publicly articulates the principle of limited sovereignty later widely known as the Brezhnev Doctrine.
Withdrawal Negotiations at Washington
Withdraws from Vietnam without "defeat" by improving relations with China & Russia
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Presidential Election
Rafael Caldera won a closely contested presidential election as the COPEI candidate.
Cruising with Ruben & the Jets
Releases Cruising with Ruben & the Jets, a deliberately stylised tribute to doo-wop and 1950s vocal-group music.
Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil appears on Beggars Banquet.
Beggars Banquet
Produces Beggars Banquet for the Rolling Stones.
Abdication
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication of the Queen cause stock market panic. Rumours of coalition Government & abdication cause stock market panic
Crisis
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication of the Queen cause stock market panic
Stock Market
Rumours of coalition Government & abdication cause stock market panic
Death of John Ernst Steinbeck
Death of John Ernst Steinbeck
Peace
A message is sent to Hanoi indicating an interest in a peace settlement
Apollo 8 Translunar Injection
Commands Apollo 8 as the Saturn V third stage sends the crew from Earth orbit toward the Moon.
Apollo 8
Commands Apollo 8 on the first crewed flight to the Moon.
Apollo 8
Serves as command module pilot on Apollo 8.
Apollo 8
Serves as lunar module pilot on Apollo 8.
Down to the Countryside
Mao orders educated youth to go to the countryside and be re-educated by poor and lower-middle peasants
Apollo 8 Midcourse Navigation
Uses Apollo navigation procedures during the translunar coast to refine the spacecraft trajectory.
Apollo 11 Assignment
Is selected to command Apollo 11 after serving as Apollo 8 backup commander.
Apollo 11 Assignment
Offers Neil Armstrong command of Apollo 11 after Armstrong backs up Apollo 8.
Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Broadcast
Participates in the Christmas Eve television broadcast from lunar orbit and closes the crew's message to Earth.
Apollo 8 First Lunar Far-Side Passage
Commands Apollo 8 as the crew passes behind the Moon and loses radio contact with Earth.
Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Circularization
Commands the second lunar-orbit insertion burn, circularizing Apollo 8's orbit around the Moon.
Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Commands the burn that places Apollo 8 into lunar orbit.
Earthrise Mission
Commands the crew that first sees Earthrise from lunar orbit.
Apollo 8 Earthrise Observation
Observes Earth rising above the lunar horizon with the Apollo 8 crew during lunar orbit.
Apollo 8 Genesis Reading
Participates in the Christmas Eve Genesis reading broadcast to Earth from lunar orbit.
Apollo 8 Lunar Navigation
Conducts landmark tracking and navigation observations during Apollo 8 lunar orbit.
Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Serves as command module pilot during the burn that places Apollo 8 into lunar orbit.
Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Broadcast
Participates in the Christmas Eve television broadcast from lunar orbit.
Apollo 8 Earth Observation Photography
Photographs Earth and the lunar horizon during Apollo 8's historic lunar-orbit mission.
Apollo 8 Landing Site Survey
Observes and photographs lunar terrain to support planning for later Apollo landing missions.
Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Serves as lunar module pilot during Apollo 8's first lunar-orbit insertion burn.
Apollo 8 Lunar Photography
Photographs lunar terrain and prospective landing areas during Apollo 8’s ten lunar orbits.
Earthrise Photograph
Photographs Earthrise during Apollo 8 lunar orbit.
First View of Lunar Far Side
Becomes one of the first humans to see the Moon’s far side when Apollo 8 passes behind it.
Christmas Eve Television Broadcast
Leads a worldwide Christmas Eve television broadcast from lunar orbit.
Apollo 8
Congratulates the Apollo 8 crew during the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon.
Apollo 8 Trans-Earth Injection
Commands the engine burn that sends Apollo 8 out of lunar orbit toward Earth.
Apollo 8 Trans-Earth Injection
Serves as command module pilot during the burn that sends Apollo 8 from lunar orbit toward Earth.
Apollo 8 Reentry
Commands Apollo 8 through Earth reentry before splashdown in the Pacific.
Apollo 8 Reentry Navigation
Supports navigation and spacecraft operations during Apollo 8's return and reentry.
Apollo 8 Return
Returns from Apollo 8 after ten lunar orbits.
Apollo 8 Reentry
Returns through Earth's atmosphere with Borman and Lovell after the first crewed lunar-orbit mission.
Apollo 8 Splashdown
Returns to Earth with Borman and Lovell after the first crewed lunar-orbit mission.
First Cernik Government
The First Cernik Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones "Rock and Roll Circus", part concert, part circus-act film organized by the band, It goes unreleased for 25 years because Mick Jagger is unhappy with the bands performance compared to other bands in the film, such as Jethro Tull
Rolling Stones, The
Jones last formal appearance with the Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, part concert, part circus-act film organized by the band, but not released for 25 years
Battle of Hue
Commands South Vietnamese forces during the battle to retake Hue
Battle of Hue
Commands communist forces in the northern battlefield during the Tet Offensive
Carter Constant
Shows that particle motion in Kerr spacetime is separable and identifies the additional conserved quantity now called the Carter constant.
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Minister
British troops leave Bahrain
British troops leave Bahrain
Minister of Community Problems
Appointed Minister of Community Problems
Giro dItalia
Winner of the Giro dItalia
Santos Win National Robertão Competition
Pelé helped Santos win the Roberto Gomes Pedrosa tournament, a national championship contested by leading Brazilian clubs.
War Crimes Limitations Convention Adopted
The General Assembly adopted a convention against applying statutory limitations to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Last Time Around
Appears on Last Time Around as Buffalo Springfield dissolves after a short but influential run.
Minister of Indian Affairs
Appointed Minister of Indian Affairs
Minister of National Revenue
Appointed Minister of National Revenue.
Minister of Northern Development
Appointed Minister of Northern Development
Prime Minister of Canada
Appointed Prime Minister of Canada
Deep-Inelastic Electron Scattering
Leads precision electron-scattering measurements that reveal point-like structure within nucleons.
Chief of Staff
Appointed Chief of Staff of the II Army Division
Red Guard
The Red Guard is disbanded after they fight each other in a civil war
Invasion of China
Issues Directive no One for preparations against an attack by the Soviet Union
Cleansing Class Ranks
Kang Sheng supports campaigns to uncover alleged class enemies inside revolutionary organisations
Action Programme
Appointed to a group to prepare the Czech Communist Party's Action Programme
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Appointed to a group to prepare the Czech Communist Party's Action Programme
President of Czechoslovakia
Appointed President of Czechoslovakia
Presidium
Appointed Member of Presidium of the Central Committee
President of Czechoslovakia
Appointed President of Czechoslovakia
Prague Spring
Cernik pursues a more liberal regime after the Prague Spring
Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia
Appointed Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of Slovak Communist Party
Foreign Secretary of Denmark
Appointed Foreign Minister of Denmark
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark, 3rd term
Full Reservoir Storage Begins
The government begins full water storage as the dam approaches its final profile.
Nordic House
Completion of the Nordic House, Reykjavik
Reassembly of Abu Simbel
Desroches Noblecourt witnesses completion of the landmark temple-rescue project.
Stolen Kisses
Directs Stolen Kisses.
Completion of Abu Simbel Relocation
UNESCO celebrates successful reassembly of the Abu Simbel temples above the reservoir.
President of France
Appointed President of the Senate
Coup
Retreats to Baden-Baden during a rebellion which threatens to overthrow the Government
Reballion of Rebels in Baden-Baden
Retreats to Baden-Baden during a rebellion which threatens to overthrow the Government
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister
Difference and Repetition
Deleuze publishes Difference and Repetition as his principal doctoral thesis and a major statement of his metaphysics.
Artists Under the Big Top
Directs Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed.
Organisation
Works with Ralf Hutter in Organisation before the pair establish Kraftwerk.
Organisation
Works with Florian Schneider in Organisation, the experimental group that precedes Kraftwerk.
Debates over Revolutionary Subjects
Marcuse discussed the political potential of students and marginalized groups amid worldwide protest movements.
Student Protest Intellectual Influence
Marcuse's writings became prominent among student movements that challenged authoritarianism and the Vietnam War.
Arrest of Andraes Baader
The leader of a "Red Army faction", arrested & forcibly released by a Meinhof campaign
Red Army Faction
One of the founders of the Red Army Faction in protest against the consumer society
Red Army
One of the founders of the Red Army Faction in protest against the consumer society
Trial
Jumps bail & goes underground & takes part in a 1969 bombing campaign
Trial
Fritz Teufel and Rainer Langhans are found Not Guilty of Incitement to Arson, for passing out the leaflets the previous spring
Trial
Defends Baader at the Frankfurt arson trial
Trial
Fritz Teufel and Rainer Langhans are found Not Guilty of Incitement to Arson, for passing out the leaflets the previous spring
Konkret
The attempted assassination Dutschke provokes Meinhof to write an article in konkret demonstrating her militant attitude, "Protest is when I say this does not please me, Resistance is when I ensure what does not please me occurs no more"
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Federal Democratic Party
Handbook of Revolutionary Warfare
Publication of "Handbook of Revolutionary Warfare"
Academy Award
Best Original Music Score for a Motion Picture (not a Musical) for The Lion in Winter
Oliver
Stars in Oliver!
Oh! What a Lovely War
Plays Sylvia Pankhurst in Oh! What a Lovely War. Plays Isadora Duncan in Isadora
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
Sellers portrays lawyer Harold Fine in I Love You, Alice B. Toklas.
The Party
Sellers plays accident-prone actor Hrundi V. Bakshi in Blake Edwards's The Party.
The Prodigal Son
1st performance of, "The Prodigal Son"
Forty Years On
Alan Bennetts first stage play Forty Years On
Trial
Defends publishers John Calder and Marion Boyars in their appeal against their conviction for publishing Hubert Selby, Jr.s Last Exit to Brooklyn
Orwell Essays Volume Reissued
New editions of Orwell's collected essays continued to make his political criticism available.
The Thinking of Thoughts
Publication of "The Thinking of Thoughts"
Collected Essays Journalism and Letters
Collected essays, journalism and letters consolidate Orwell's reputation.
Thunderclap Newman
Townshend helps assemble a band called Thunderclap Newman consisting of three musicians he knew including Pianist Andy Newman (an old art school friend)
Mythology
Joins Mythology
Mythology
Joins Mythology
Rolling Stones, The
The 1968 album Beggars Banquet and the 1969 Let it Bleed album has Jones mostly missing, instead featuring guitar weaving by either Richards alone or with session musicians such as Ry Cooder and Dave Mason
Dave Clark 5
Makes a "very successful" television production, Hold On, Its the Dave Clark Five
CBS
The first artist to be signed to CBS/Epic Records by the new administrative vice-president, Clive Davis
Hurdy Gurdy Man
Releases the live album Donovan In Concert. "Hurdy Gurdy Man" reaches the Top 5 in both the UK & USA
Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones film the Rock and Roll Circus, with guests Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Jethro Tulll and the Who
Skid Row
Moore moves to Dublin to join the group Skid Row with Noel Bridgeman and Brendan "Brush" Shiels
Mindbenders
Gouldman steps in as a temporary replacement for bassist Bob Lang in The Mindbenders, writing the bands final single, "Uncle Joe, the Ice Cream Man"
Led Zeppelin
Keith Relf and Jim McCarty leave the Yardbirds, allowing Jimmy Page to form the New Yardbirds.
Yardbirds
The Yardbirds collapse after touring pressure, personality differences and limited commercial success.
Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon begins his personal and artistic relationship with Yoko Ono by collaborating on the experimental album Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins
Child Star
Issues Child Star as the B-side to Debora.
One Inch Rock
Releases One Inch Rock with Salamada Palaganda as a Tyrannosaurus Rex single.
Salamada Palaganda
Issues Salamada Palaganda as the B-side to One Inch Rock.
T.Rex
Appears at the first free Hyde Park festival.
Thunderclap Newman
Townshend helps assemble a band called Thunderclap Newman consisting of three musicians he knew including Pianist Andy Newman (an old art school friend)
Led Zeppelin
Terry Reid turns down Page's offer and recommends Robert Plant as a possible singer.
Mythology
Joins Mythology
Deep Purple
Co-manages Deep Purple through HEC Enterprises during the band's formation and early recording career.
Deep Purple
Co-manages Deep Purple through the HEC organisation during the band's formation and early recording career.
Deep Purple
Supports the early Deep Purple project as part of HEC Enterprises, which finances and manages the new group.
Deep Purple
Manages the early Roundabout project that becomes Deep Purple after the band settles on a permanent name and line-up.
Deep Purple
Conceives the original Roundabout idea, a rotating rock group that evolves into the permanent band Deep Purple.
Atlantic Records
Secures a major Atlantic Records deal for Led Zeppelin.
Led Zeppelin
Peter Grant manages the New Yardbirds and helps settle the name Led Zeppelin.
Band of Joy
Plays drums with Robert Plant in Band of Joy before Led Zeppelin forms.
Band of Joy
Sings in Band of Joy before joining Jimmy Page's new group.
Beatles, The
The Beatles release George Harrisons "Something" as a single
Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones film the Rock and Roll Circus, with guests Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Jethro Tulll and the Who
Unfinished Music No 2 - Life With The Lions
Lennons solo career begins with Unfinished Music No 1 - Two Virgins, the sleeve depicts him and Ono standing naked. Lennon releases "Unfinished Music No 2 - Life With The Lions", one side consists of John Lennon and Yoko Ono calling out to each other during her stay in a London hospital while pregnant
Mythology
Leaves Mythology with Tony Iommi and helps build a new heavy blues band in Birmingham.
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Drums in Polka Tulk Blues Band as the future Black Sabbath sound begins to form.
Polka Tulk Drums
Ward brings jazz-influenced drumming to the developing Polka Tulk line-up.
Black Sabbath
Geezer Butler picks the name of the band after seeing it on a movie theatre marquee, thinking it sounded doomy & gloomy
Earth
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath.
Polka Tulk Bass
Butler shifts to bass as Polka Tulk's classic four-member line-up emerges.
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Plays bass in Polka Tulk Blues Band as the future Black Sabbath line-up comes together.
Polka Tulk
Tony Iommi & Bill Ward were in a band called Mythology and Geezer Butler with Ozzy in a band called Rare Breed, these groups broke up and form the Polka Tulk Blues Band
Earth
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath. This record concerns John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne and Earth.
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Joins Polka Tulk Blues Band as vocalist before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath.
Polka Tulk Vocals
Osbourne becomes the vocalist for the heavy blues group Polka Tulk.
Earth
Helps form Polka Tulk Blues Band in Birmingham before the group becomes Earth and then Black Sabbath. This record concerns Tony Iommi and Earth.
Mythology
Leaves Mythology with Bill Ward before helping form the group that becomes Black Sabbath.
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Joins Polka Tulk Blues Band on guitar, beginning the partnership with Osbourne, Butler and Ward.
Polka Tulk Guitar
Iommi plays lead guitar as Polka Tulk develops its heavy blues style.
Cream
"White Room" reaches No 6 in the USA. "Sunshine Of Your Love" reaches No 5 in the USA
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as drummer after playing with The Maze, becoming the only constant member across the band's history.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Hush
Drums on Hush, one of Deep Purple's first major singles and a key part of the Mark I period.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as keyboard player, making Hammond organ a central part of the band's heavy rock style.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Hush
Plays organ on Hush, the Joe South song that gives Deep Purple early chart success in the United States.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as bassist and records the band's first three studio albums before leaving in 1969.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
The Book of Taliesyn
Records bass parts for The Book of Taliesyn, the band's second album during the original Mark I line-up.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as guitarist, bringing a hard rock and classical influence that defines the band's early sound.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Shades of Deep Purple
Records the debut album Shades of Deep Purple, helping establish the band's early psychedelic and hard rock sound.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist after singing with The Maze before the band records its first albums.
Deep Purple
Founder member of Deep Purple.
Shades of Deep Purple
Sings lead vocals on Shades of Deep Purple, including the band's breakthrough version of Hush.
Free
Founder Member of Free
Free
Founder Member of Free
Free
Founder Member of Free
Free
Founder Member of Free
Genesis
Joins Genesis as drummer after Chris Stewart leaves the early line-up.
Jeff Beck Group
The group produces two albums, Truth in 1968 and Beck-Ola the following year, these two albums are highly acclaimed, and are considered by some to be among the precursors to heavy metal
Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
Founder Member of Jethro Tull
First Rehearsal
Rehearses with Plant, Jones and Bonham for the first time in London.
Led Zeppelin
Page recruits Plant and Bonham, while John Paul Jones asks to join the new band.
New Yardbirds
Uses remaining Yardbirds commitments to launch the New Yardbirds line-up.
Olympic Studios
Records the debut Led Zeppelin album quickly at Olympic Studios.
Yardbirds
The New Yardbirds appear on a Scandinavian tour before adopting the Led Zeppelin name.
Led Zeppelin
Founder member of Led Zeppelin as drummer.
Led Zeppelin
Joins Led Zeppelin as drummer after Plant recommends him to Page.
Led Zeppelin
Founder member of Led Zeppelin as bassist and keyboard player.
Led Zeppelin
Joins Page, Plant and Bonham to complete Led Zeppelin's founding line-up.
Led Zeppelin
Page recruits Plant as vocalist after Terry Reid recommends him.
Led Zeppelin
Joins Led Zeppelin as lead singer after Page sees his potential.
Pink Floyd
Appointed Member of Pink Floyd
Rolling Stones, The
Jones last formal appearance with the Rolling Stones, The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, part concert, part circus-act film organized by the band, but not released for 25 years.
Rolling Stones, The
Jones's last substantial sessions with the Stones occurs in spring and summer of 1968 when the Stones produce "Jumpin Jack Flash" and the Beggars Banquet album
Rolling Stones, The
The 1968 album Beggars Banquet and the 1969 Let it Bleed album has Jones mostly missing, instead featuring guitar weaving by either Richards alone or with session musicians such as Ry Cooder and Dave Mason.
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots.
Rolling Stones, The
Aided by up-and-coming producer Jimmy Miller, Jagger and Richards produce some of their most memorable work, including "Sympathy for the Devil" and the distorted acoustic guitar-driven "Street Fighting Man".
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Beggars Banquet".
Rolling Stones, The
With personal relations between Jones and Richards increasingly frayed, the release of the single "Jumpin Jack Flash" and, later the year, the album Beggars Banquet (UK #3; US #5), see a return to the bands blues roots.
Rock and Roll Circus
The Rolling Stones film the Rock and Roll Circus, with guests Eric Clapton, John Lennon, Jethro Tulll and the Who
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins Yes as drummer, bringing jazz-influenced precision to the early band.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Co-founds Yes and becomes the band's only constant member until illness stops him touring.
Sweetness
Writes Sweetness with Chris Squire, an early song later included on the first Yes album.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Co-founds Yes with Chris Squire after meeting him in the London music scene.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins the first Yes line-up as guitarist after work in Mabel Greer's Toyshop.
Yes
Founder Member of Yes
Yes
Joins Yes as original keyboard player, favouring organ and piano in the early sound.
Polka Tulk Blues Band
Osbourne joins Iommi, Butler and Ward in the Birmingham group Polka Tulk Blues Band.
Tommy Writing
Develops Tommy as a full rock opera.
My People Were Fair
Produces the debut Tyrannosaurus Rex album, beginning his long collaboration with Marc Bolan.
Prophets Seers and Sages
Produces Prophets Seers and Sages, continuing the acoustic psychedelic sound of early Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Led Zeppelin
Keith Moon is linked with the joke that the new band would go down like a lead balloon.
First Giant Banknotes Printed
Leslie O'Brien serves as Governor when the Bank of England first prints one-million-pound Giant notes used to support the backing of certain banknote issues.
Speech
Says in 20 yrs time the "black man will have the whip hand". "Rivers of blood" speech, criticising immigration policies of the Labour Government
Publication of The House of Lords in the Middle Ages
Co-authors The House of Lords in the Middle Ages with Keith Wallis.
Devolution
Supports a moderate form of devolution from Westminster
Dismissal
Dismisses Enoch Powell from the shadow cabinet after his "rivers of blood" speech
Budget Policy
The 1968 Budget under Roy Harris Jenkins sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Roy Harris Jenkins presents the 1968 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Public Spending
Maintains tight fiscal discipline to strengthen the balance of payments.
Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Shore is retained in the Cabinet as a Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Junior Minister
Appointed Junior Minister
Minister Without Portfolio
Shore is retained in the Cabinet as a Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
National Union of Seamen
Appointed Official of the National Union of Seamen
NHS Heart Transplant Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Donald Ross carries out the first heart transplant in the UK at the National Heart Hospital in London.
NHS Heart Transplant NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: Donald Ross carries out the first heart transplant in the UK at the National Heart Hospital in London.
NHS Heart Transplant
During Harold Wilson's government, donald Ross carries out the first heart transplant in the UK at the National Heart Hospital in London.
NHS Liver Transplant Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Professor Sir Roy Calne performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
NHS Liver Transplant NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: Professor Sir Roy Calne performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
NHS Liver Transplant
During Harold Wilson's government, professor Sir Roy Calne performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
NHS Measles Vaccination Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The measles vaccine is introduced.
NHS Measles Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Harold Wilson serves as Prime Minister: The measles vaccine is introduced.
NHS Measles Vaccination
During Harold Wilson's government, the measles vaccine is introduced.
Clean Air Act
Clean Air Act 1968 extends smoke control and air pollution measures
Independence of Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands Committee in Parliament stressing "wishes of the Islanders"
Independence of Great Britain
The Falkland Islands Committee in Parliament stressing "wishes of the Islanders"
Invasion of Falklands
Agrees a "Memorandum of Understanding" to transfer sovereignty
Prices and Incomes
The Government continues statutory controls over prices and pay as part of its attempt to contain inflation.
Race Relations Act
Race Relations Act 1968 strengthens anti discrimination law in housing, employment, and public services
Rule of Falkland Islands
Agrees a "Memorandum of Understanding" to transfer sovereignty
Theatres Act
Theatres Act 1968 abolishes stage censorship by the Lord Chamberlain
Trade Descriptions Act
Trade Descriptions Act 1968 creates offences for false or misleading trade descriptions
Transport Act
Transport Act 1968 restructures transport industries and creates passenger transport authorities
Accelerated Withdrawal
Healey announces faster withdrawal from major British bases east of Suez.
East of Suez
Healey announces accelerated withdrawal from major bases east of Suez.
F-111A Cancellation
Healey accepts cancellation of the F-111A order after rising costs and economic pressure undermine the programme.
Singapore and Malaysia
Healey plans the ending of Britain’s permanent military presence in Singapore and Malaysia.
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)
Early in 1968, the responsibility for prices and incomes was transferred to another department. The Treasury had never approved of the creation of the Department for Economic Affairs and began reasserting its influence, depriving it of any significant power
In Place of Strife
Shore sided with those in cabinet who were opposed to Barbara Castles White Paper, In Place of Strife
Companion of Honour
Retires from the Cabinet and awarded the Companion of Honour
Minister of Power
Appointed Minister for Power
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of State by Wilson, bringing her firmly into the heart of Government
Legislation
Introduces the first Government subsidies for socially necessary but unprofitable railways in the Transport Act
Transport Act
Introduces the first Government subsidies for socially necessary but unprofitable railways in the Transport Act
Ford Sewing Machinists Strike
Intervenes in the Ford sewing machinists strike in which the women of the Dagenham Ford Plant demanded to be paid the same as their male counterparts & helps resolve the strike resulting in a pay rise for Fords female workers bringing them to 92% of what the men receive
In Place of Strife
Appointed First Secretary of State by Wilson, bringing her firmly into the heart of Government, the trade unions rebel against her proposals to reduce their powers in her 1969 white paper, In Place of Strife, also involved a major cabinet split, with threatened resignations, and James Callaghan breaking ranks to publicly try to undermine the bill
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Secretary of State for Employment
Strike
Intervenes in the Ford sewing machinists strike in which the women of the Dagenham Ford Plant demanded to be paid the same as their male counterparts & helps resolve the strike resulting in a pay rise for Fords female workers bringing them to 92% of what the men receive
First NHS Reorganisation Green Paper
The government publishes a Green Paper proposing major NHS reorganisation to reduce fragmentation between hospital, family-practitioner and local-authority services.
Measles Vaccination Programme
The NHS introduces routine measles vaccination, beginning a national programme intended to reduce a common childhood infection and its serious complications.
Prescription Charges Reintroduced
Prescription charges are reintroduced with exemptions for specified patients, reversing the earlier abolition while retaining protection for groups judged most vulnerable.
Medical Education Report
The Royal Commission on Medical Education reports on the future organisation of medical training, specialist education and the supply of doctors for the NHS.
Department of Health and Social Security
Crossman becomes the first Secretary of State for Social Services as health and social-security functions are combined within the new Department of Health and Social Security.
Medical Education Hospital Designation
Regional hospitals are increasingly designated for medical education, broadening clinical teaching beyond the traditional teaching-hospital system.
First European Liver Transplant
Calne's team performs Europe's first liver transplant at Addenbrooke's Hospital, advancing transplantation medicine within the NHS despite formidable early survival challenges.
Campaign Magazine
Haymarket launches Campaign, strengthening its position in specialist publishing for the advertising and marketing industries.
Labour Party
Livingstone joins the Labour Party
Relativity, Theory of
Hewish leads the radio astronomy group that identifies pulsars as a new astronomical class
Bakerian Medal
Receives the Royal Society's Bakerian Medal.
RAS Gold Medal
Receives the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Bakerian Lecture
Hoyle delivered the Royal Society's Bakerian Lecture in the physical sciences.
Health of Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett
Barrett suffers from mental instability, exacerbated by his use of LSD & his behavior becomes increasingly erratic & he leaves the group
Invention of Hovercraft
A regular Hovercraft service between Dover & Calais is launched
Crystallographic Electron Microscopy
Develops methods combining electron microscopy and diffraction to reconstruct three-dimensional biological structures.
Retirement
Trueman retires from 1st class cricket
Falkirk Football Club
Nottingham Forest want to sign Ferguson, but his wife is not keen on moving to England at that time so he went to Falkirk instead
European Cup
Captains the Manchester United team that wins the European Cup, scoring two goals in the final to help his team be the first English side to win the competition
Retirement
Leaves Manchester United to become player-manager of Preston North End but decides management is not for him and leaves after one season
League Championship
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
European Cup
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
European Footballer of the Year
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
Player of the Year
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
League Cup
Charlton finally wins domestic honours with Leeds in 1968 with a controversial League Cup victory over Arsenal
League Championship
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
League Championship
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
Aston Villa Chairmanship
Ellis becomes chairman after Pat Matthews gains control of Aston Villa.
Greenhoff United European Cup Squad
Greenhoff belonged to Manchester United's emerging defensive group in the late 1960s when injuries limited the involvement of Denis Law.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Glyn Pardoe
With Manchester City crowned English First Division champions in 1968, Glyn Pardoe was part of the title-winning side as defender in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Glyn Pardoe contributing to that collective effort.
Arsenal Final Aerial Defence
Plays in central defence despite injury concerns and helps Leeds United withstand Arsenal's pressure in the 1968 League Cup final.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Mike Doyle
Mike Doyle served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Manchester City secured the 1967–68 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
Cup Final Defensive Partnership
Partners Jack Charlton in the Leeds defence and helps deny Arsenal an equaliser during the League Cup final at Wembley.
Wembley Final Defensive Discipline
Defends the right flank against Arsenal as Leeds United protect Terry Cooper's goal in the League Cup final and secure the trophy.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Tony Book
Tony Book represented Manchester City during the season ending in 1968, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a defender, Tony Book combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
European Cup Semi Final Against Real Madrid
Best scores the winning goal in the first leg against Real Madrid as Manchester United advance through their European Cup semi-final.
Extra Time Goal in European Cup Final
Best puts Manchester United ahead in extra time against Benfica at Wembley, helping the club become the first English winners of the European Cup.
Intercontinental Cup Confrontation
Best is sent off during Manchester United’s Intercontinental Cup return match against Estudiantes, a difficult encounter marked by intense physical play.
European Final Missed Through Injury
Law missed United's European Cup final triumph over Benfica because of a knee injury, despite contributing to the club's rise to continental prominence.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Francis Lee
The 1968 English league championship was earned by Manchester City with Francis Lee among the forwards associated with the team. Francis Lee was part of the attacking unit that won the league and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
European Cup Winners Cup Return
Greaves represented Tottenham in another European Cup Winners' Cup campaign after the club's 1967 FA Cup triumph.
Tottenham Twenty Three League Goal Season
Greaves continued scoring prolifically for Tottenham, finishing the 1967-68 league season with twenty-three goals.
League Cup Final Forward Role
Starts in the Leeds United attack against Arsenal as the Yorkshire club wins the League Cup by a single goal at Wembley.
Scunthorpe Apprenticeship Begins
Kevin Keegan enters professional football as an apprentice with Scunthorpe United, developing his relentless work rate and close control in the demanding surroundings of the Fourth Division.
Charlton Forward Line Contribution
Tees becomes a prominent figure in Charlton Athletic's attack through his physical presence and goalscoring.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Neil Young
Neil Young was part of the attacking unit that won the league as Manchester City secured the 1967–68 Football League First Division title. The forward provided runs into scoring positions and attacking pressure during the championship season.
Arsenal Final Attacking Outlet
Offers Leeds United a direct shooting threat against Arsenal in the 1968 League Cup final, which ends in a 1-0 victory.
First Fairs Cup Triumph
Keeps goal for the Leeds United side that defeats Ferencvaros over two legs to secure the club's first European trophy.
League Cup Final Goalkeeping Display
Keeps a clean sheet for Leeds United against Arsenal at Wembley, preserving a narrow victory in the club's first major domestic cup triumph.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Ken Mulhearn
With Manchester City crowned English First Division champions in 1968, Ken Mulhearn was part of the title-winning side as goalkeeper in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Ken Mulhearn contributing to that collective effort.
Jennings Behind Tottenham Goalscoring Campaign
Jennings established himself among Britain's outstanding goalkeepers while Greaves continued to lead Tottenham's scoring.
League Championship
After signing Dave Mackay and Willie Carlin, Clough and Taylors management led Derby to become Champions of the Football League First Division (then the highest echelon of English football)
Manager
Appointed Manager at Fulham
Manager
Appointed Manager of Manager of Leads United
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Joe Mercer
Joe Mercer directed the team through its league-winning campaign as Manchester City secured the 1967–68 Football League First Division title. As manager, the coach planned the tactical approach, selected the squad and guided the club to the English top-flight championship.
Mullery Spurs Midfield Supply to Greaves
Mullery provided passing and work rate in Tottenham's midfield during a season when Greaves scored twenty-three league goals.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Alan Oakes
The 1968 English league championship was earned by Manchester City with Alan Oakes among the midfielders associated with the team. Alan Oakes featured in the midfield of the league champions and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
First Major Trophy as Captain
Captains Leeds United to a one-goal League Cup final victory over Arsenal, bringing an important early honour to Don Revie's side.
England European Championship Campaign
Charlton represents England during the European Championship finals as the national side finishes third in Italy.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Colin Bell
Colin Bell represented Manchester City during the season ending in 1968, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a midfielder, Colin Bell linked defence and attack and contributed to the side’s control of important fixtures.
League Cup Final Midfield Control
Starts the League Cup final despite fitness doubts and provides midfield organisation while Leeds United defend their advantage against Arsenal.
Versatile Role in League Cup Final
Takes his place in Leeds United's Wembley line-up and contributes to the disciplined performance that secures the 1968 League Cup.
League Cup Final Winner
Scores the decisive goal against Arsenal at Wembley as Leeds United wins the Football League Cup for the first time.
Aston Villa Takeover
Matthews acquires control of Aston Villa and appoints Doug Ellis as chairman.
Corner Precedes League Cup Winner
Delivers the corner from which Terry Cooper ultimately scores, helping Leeds United defeat Arsenal in the League Cup final.
Best Receives Ballon d’Or Following European Cup
George Best takes the 1968 Ballon d’Or after inspiring Manchester United’s European Cup-winning campaign, notably scoring during the extra-time victory over Benfica at Wembley.
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Mike Summerbee
With Manchester City crowned English First Division champions in 1968, Mike Summerbee was part of the title-winning side as winger in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Mike Summerbee contributing to that collective effort.
US Open
Winner of the womens US tennis open
Refusal to Return under Junta
While living in Rome, Constantine refuses requests to return to Greece unless democratic government is first restored.
Dismissal
Formally replaced as President by General Suharto
ASEAN
Indonesia joins the Association of South East Asian Nations
Coup
Overthrown by a Baath Coup
Coup
Informs President Arif he has lost power & invites him to surrender
President of Iraq
Appointed President of Iraq
Coup
Overthrown by a Baath Coup
Labour Party
Golda Meir founds the Labour Party
The Absent Structure
Eco published La struttura assente, a study developing questions about signs and structuralism.
President of Italy
Appointed President of the Italian Senate, 1st term
Chiarugi Develops into Fiorentina Attacking Star
Luciano Chiarugi becomes a prominent forward for Fiorentina through dribbling, imaginative movement and an eye for goal.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Beatles, The
John Lennon moves out of his house in Weybridge, he and Yoko Ono move into Ringo Starrs apartment in Montague Square. John Lennon and Yoko Ono exhibit their first official joint venture at the Arts Lab in London.
Beatles, The
Lennon releases "Unfinished Music No 2 - Life With The Lions", one side consists of John Lennon and Yoko Ono calling out to each other during her stay in a London hospital while pregnant
Beatles, The
Soon after, they plant acorns outside Coventry Cathedral as a conceptual "living arts sculpture". Lennons solo career begins with Unfinished Music No 1 - Two Virgins, the sleeve depicts him and Ono standing naked.
Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon begins his personal and artistic relationship with Yoko Ono by collaborating on the experimental album Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins
Rule of Volcano
Japan regains the Volcano Islands
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 6th term
KCP
The Khmer Rouge launches a national insurgency across Kampuchea
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge launches a national insurgency across Kampuchea
Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge forces launch a national insurgency across Kampuchea. As the insurgency grows stronger, the party finally openly declares itself to be the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK)
Bombing of Kampuchea
The US bombs what it believes are communist HQ in Kampuchea
Breakfast
The US bombs what it believes are communist HQ in Kampuchea
Menu
The US continuously bombs communist sanctuaries
Death of Thakin Than Tun
Death of Thakin Than Tun, assassinated
Assassination of Thakin Than Tun
Thakin Than Tun is assassinated
Anti-Government Protests
Student protests broaden into a nationwide movement against Ayub Khan's government.
Electroweak Theory
Formulates the electroweak gauge theory independently along lines closely related to Steven Weinberg's model, using spontaneous symmetry breaking to generate weak-boson masses.
Higgs Boson
Presents an electroweak gauge theory in which spontaneous symmetry breaking supplies masses to weak force carriers while preserving the underlying gauge structure.
PLO
Fatah gains influence inside the PLO and Abbas becomes part of its senior political environment
Foreign Secretary of Philippines
Appointed Foreign Secretary, 1st term
Rosemarys Baby
Completion of the film, "Rosemarys Baby"
Demonstrations
Student demonstrations against political censorship
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Resignation during Military Crisis
Resigns as the army and revolutionary officers dismantle his political authority.
National Revolutionary Council Takes Power
Emerges as leader of the National Revolutionary Council after the overthrow of Massamba-Debat.
Visit to Czech & expresses support for the Polish
Visits Czech & expresses support for the Polish reform movement
Cancer Ward
Publication of "The First Circle". Publication of "Cancer Ward"
The First Circle
Publication of "The First Circle". Publication of "Cancer Ward"
The
Publication of "The First Circle". Publication of "Cancer Ward"
Fourth Vologda Memoir
Shalamov began writing The Fourth Vologda, a prose work examining his childhood and family background.
Sverdlovsk Party Construction Department
Becomes head of the construction department of the Sverdlovsk regional Communist Party committee.
Death of Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin
Death of Yuri Alexeyevich Gagarin
European Championship Coin Toss Exit
Shesternyov plays during the goalless European Championship semi-final against Italy, after which a coin toss sends the hosts through.
Death of Konstantin Konstantinovich Rokossovsky
Death of Konstantin Konstantinovich Rokossovsky
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa
Independence of South Africa
Swaziland is granted independence
Independence of Swaziland
Swaziland is granted independence
Barcelona Copa del Generalisimo Season
Forms part of the Barcelona squad during the season in which the club win the Spanish Cup.
Committee for Vietnam
Protesy is organized by the Swedish Committee for Vietnam and Palme and Nguyen were both invited as speakers
Diplomatic Mission at Stockholm
Protesy is organized by the Swedish Committee for Vietnam and Palme and Nguyen were both invited as speakers. Participates in a protest in Stockholm against the US involvement in the war in Vietnam together with the North Vietnamese Ambassador of the Soviet Union Nguyen Tho Chan
Kindvall Becomes Feyenoord League Scoring Threat
Swedish striker Ove Kindvall scores consistently for Feyenoord, building a reputation for well-timed penalty-area movement ahead of the club's historic European success.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) freezes the number of declared nuclear weapon States to five (USA, Russia, UK, France and China) other States are required to forswear nuclear weapons & agree safeguards
Safeguards Extended to Fuel Cycle Plants
The Agency extends safeguards to conversion and fuel fabrication facilities.
Treaty of Nuclear Weapons
The Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) freezes the number of declared nuclear weapon States to five (USA, Russia, UK, France and China) other States are required to forswear nuclear weapons & agree safeguards
Death of Albert Lewin
Death of Albert Lewin
Hang Em High
Clint Eastwood stars in the American revisionist western Hang Em High, featured alongside Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Dennis Hopper, Ed Begley, Alan Hale, Ben Johnson, Bruce Dern, and James MacArthur
Once Upon a Time in the West
Stars as Harmonica in Once Upon a Time in the West, director, Sergio Leone, once called him "the greatest actor I ever worked with", and had wanted to cast Bronson for the lead in all three of his previous westerns, now known as the Dollars trilogy
Will Penny
Stars in, "Will Penny". Stars in, "Planet of the Apes"
Hang Em High
Clint Eastwood stars in the American revisionist western Hang Em High, featured alongside Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Dennis Hopper, Ed Begley, Alan Hale, Ben Johnson, Bruce Dern, and James MacArthur
The Producers
First major role as Leo Bloom in "The Producers"
Malpaso Productions
Using money earned from the Dollars trilogy, accountant and Eastwood adviser Irving Leonard helps establish Eastwoods own production company, Malpaso Productions, named after Malpaso Creek on Eastwoods property in Monterey County, California
The Odd Couple
Stars in, "The Odd Couple"
Whos That Knocking at My Door
Directs, Whos That Knocking at My Door
Academy Award
Academy Award for Best Director The Graduate
BAFTA
BAFTA Award for Best Director The Graduate
Golden Globe
Golden Globe Award for Best Director The Graduate
Teach Me
Directs Teach Me!
Funny Girl
Directs, Funny Girl
2001: A Space Odyssey
Directs 2001: A Space Odyssey, combining science fiction with pioneering visual-effects techniques.
Coogans Bluff
Stars as an Arizona deputy in Coogans Bluff, directed by Don Siegel.
Hang Em High
Stars in the revisionist western Hang Em High with Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle and Dennis Hopper.
Where Eagles Dare
Stars with Richard Burton in the Second World War action film Where Eagles Dare.
Malpaso Productions
Establishes Malpaso Productions to gain greater control over his American film projects.
Myra Breckinridge
Publication of "Myra Breckinridge"
Couples
Publication of "Couples"
We Bombed in New Haven
Publication of " We Bombed in New Haven"
Armies of the Night
"Miami and the Siege of Chicago". "Armies of the Night"
Miami and the Siege of Chicago
"Miami and the Siege of Chicago". "Armies of the Night"
National Book Award
Awarded a National Book Award
Pulitzer Prize
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize
Produces recordings for successful jazz vocalist
Produces recordings for successful jazz vocalist Georgie Fame
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Produces the album Prophets, Seers & Sages - The Angels of the Ages for the British band T-Rex kick-starting his influential career & production of a further 7 T-Rex Albums
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel release, "Bookends"
The Graduate
Simon & Garfunkel release, "The Graduate"
CSN&Y
Founder Member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Allman Brothers
Founder Member of The Allman Brothers
CSN&Y
Founder Member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Live at Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash records Live at Folsom Prison
Bookends
Simon & Garfunkel release, "The Graduate". Simon & Garfunkel release, "Bookends"
The Graduate
Simon & Garfunkel release, "The Graduate". Simon & Garfunkel release, "Bookends"
CSN&Y
Founder Member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Bizarre Productions
Forms Bizarre Productions with manager Herb Cohen to gain greater control over recording and production projects.
Celebration of the Lizard
Develops Celebration of the Lizard as ambitious stage material.
Government
Appointed Ambassador of Germany
Senior Interdepartmental Group
Establishes the Senior Interdepartmental Group for high officials below cabinet level
Investigation
New Orleans D.A. Jim Garrison began an investigation into the assassination of President Kennedy in the fall of 1966, after receiving several tips from Jack Martin that a man named David Ferrie may have been involved in the assassination
Investigation
New Orleans D.A. Jim Garrison began an investigation into the assassination of President Kennedy in the fall of 1966, after receiving several tips from Jack Martin that a man named David Ferrie may have been involved in the assassination
Clark Panel
Attorney General Ramsey Clark convenes a medical panel whose conclusions are later compared with the Warren Commission's findings.
Vice President
Appointed Vice Presidential running mate for George Wallace
Senior Advisery Group
Leaves south Vietnam & serves on Johnsons Senior Advisery Group
Education
A Rhodes scholar at Oxford between 1968 and 1970
Election
Kissinger signs on as an adviser to Richard Nixons presidential campaign
Election
Appointed campaign manager for Richard Nixons election as President
Nixon Campaign Manager Appointment
Appointed campaign manager for Richard Nixons election as President
Vice President
Appointed Vice Presidential running mate for Richard Nixon
Relativity, Theory of
Irwin Shapiro presents the first detection of the Shapiro delay
Crab Pulsar Discovery
With Edward Reifenstein, detects radio pulses from the Crab Nebula neutron star.
Crab Pulsar Discovery
With David Staelin, detects the pulsar associated with the Crab Nebula.
Shapiro Delay
Presents radar evidence for gravitational time delay near the Sun.
Physical Cosmology
Peebles develops theoretical physical cosmology using the microwave background and structure formation
Pulsars as Rotating Neutron Stars
Argues that pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars whose beams sweep past Earth.
Deep-Inelastic Electron Scattering
Uses high-energy electrons to reveal point-like constituents inside protons and neutrons.
Caltech Gravitational Wave Theory Group
Thorne establishes a Caltech research group devoted to gravitational-wave theory, astrophysical sources and the physical limitations that future interferometric detectors would need to overcome.
Deep-Inelastic Electron Scattering
Uses high-energy electrons to probe protons, revealing point-like constituents inside nucleons.
Field-Emission STEM
Develops a high-brightness field-emission scanning transmission electron microscope for atomic-scale imaging.
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the Olympic high jump Gold Medal, with the "Fosbury flop"
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins the Olympic heavyweight title
World Champion
Frazier defeats Manuel Ramos of Mexico in 2 rounds to defend his title
World Champion
Becomes World heavy weight champion, defeats Busther Mathis. Ali had to leave his world heavyweight title vacant due to legal repercussions from his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War, and the New York commission decided to hold a title fight between Frazier and Buster Mathis
US Open
Winner of the mens US tennis open
Vice Chief of Staff
Appointed Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
General
Appointed Chief of Staff for the US Army
Vice Chief of Staff
Appointed Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
Discusses US access to Kampuchea if it is invaded by North Vietnam
Discusses US access to Kampuchea if it is invaded by North Vietnam with Sihanouk
Bombing of Vietnam
Sent as US representitive to propose bombing cessation but conditions are rejected
Peace
Sent as representitive to forward proposals to cease bombing, conditions are rejected
Vietnamization
Nixon implements a policy of Vietnamization that aims to gradually withdraw US troops while expanding the combat role of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) so that it would be capable of independently defending South Vietnam
Withdrawal Negotiations
Nixon implements a policy of Vietnamization that aims to gradually withdraw US troops while expanding the combat role of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) so that it would be capable of independently defending South Vietnam
Bombing of Vietnam
Announces the cessation of bombing North of the 19th parallel in Vietnam
Casualties
The U.S. has lost over 31,000 lives & are losing 300 per week
Election
The Tet Offensive results in Johnson having to bow out of the Presidential elections
Igloo White
Sensors are dropped on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, activity triggers off bombing raids
Mobilization
By the end of 1968 550,000 are stationed in Vietnam
Tet Offensive
The Tet offensive is contained by the U.S. at the cost of 165,000 civilian lives. The North Vietnamese offensive is repelled but this leads to anti-war protests. The Tet Offensive results in Johnson having to bow out of the Presidential elections. Cities such as Kontum, My Tho, Ben Tre & Hue are destroyed during fighting
Pentagon Papers
McNamara neglected to inform either President Lyndon Johnson or Secretary of State Dean Rusk about the study. One report claimed that McNamara planned to give the work to his friend Robert F. Kennedy, who sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968. McNamara later denied this, although he admitted that he should have informed Johnson and Rusk
General
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Army
Forty-Seven Volume Structure
Under Gelb's direction the project is organized as a forty-seven-volume classified historical study.
Pentagon Papers Compilation
Gelb supervises compilation of analytical studies and supporting government documents into the multi-volume Vietnam history.
Seven-Thousand Page Study
Gelb's organization assembles roughly seven thousand pages of analysis and supporting documents for the completed study.
Capture of Hue
Leads the South Vietnemese capture of Hue during the Tet Offensive
Offensive
Leads the South Vietnemese capture of Hue during the Tet Offensive
Capture of Hue
The Vietcong capture Hue & massacre many with "blood-debt-lists"
Massacre
The Vietcong capture Hue & massacre many with "blood-debt-lists"
Peace Negotiations at Visegrad
Demands as a precondition of peace talks the US cease all bombing & acts of war
Siege of Hue
The Vietcong capture Hue & massacre the local population with "blood-debt-lists"
Ho Chi Minh Trail Command
Commands the 559th Transportation Group responsible for the Ho Chi Minh Trail
Pashas Concubine
Publication of "Pashas Concubine"
Coup
Takes power by a military coup & Allies with the USSR
Election
Kaunda bans all parties except UNIP, following violence during the 1968 elections
Political Parties
Kaunda bans all parties except UNIP, following violence during the 1968 elections
Czechoslovakia Invasion Commentary
Böll publicly criticized the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.
Men in Dark Times
Arendt published Men in Dark Times, a collection of biographical and critical essays.