January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance …

Movements that had been building along the primary fault lines of the 1960s—the Vietnam War, the Cold War, civil rights, human rights, youth culture—exploded with force in 1968. The aftershocks...

What happened and who was famous in 1968? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1968.

Jan 5, 2018 · The year 1968 remains one of the most tumultuous single years in history, marked by historic achievements, shocking assassinations, a much-hated war and a spirit of rebellion that swept …

1968 in America is often considered to be one of the most turbulent years of the 20th century, with several major historical events creating enough aftershock to shape the future of America and...

Jun 6, 2018 · 1968 was a turning point in U.S. history, a year of triumphs and tragedies, social and political upheavals, that forever changed our country. In the air, America reached new heights with …

Discover the most significant events of 1968, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year

On April 4, civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Riots erupted in Washington, Chicago, Baltimore, and many other cities. On April 11, President Lyndon B. …

USA TODAY Network presents 1968, a yearlong look at the devastating year the country lost Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy, and illusions about the Vietnam war, which wouldn't end and...

1968 saw the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, and a dramatic escalation of the war in Vietnam.