What Happened on April 7, 1968
Historical Events
Event of Interest
Gangsters Henry Hill and Tommy DeSimone commit the Air France robbery, stealing $420,000 from cargo terminal at New York City's JFK International Airport
Famous Birthdays
- Duncan Armstrong, Australian swimmer (Olympic gold 200m freestyle 1988), born in Rockhampton, Queensland
Famous Deaths
Jim Clark (1936-1968)
Scottish auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1965, World F1 Champion 1963, 65; 25 x F1 GP wins), dies in race accident at Hockenheim, Germany at 32
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights About April 7, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Bobby Goldsboro
#1 Song: Congratulations - Cliff Richard
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