Historical Events
- MLB: AL announces it is splitting into 2 divisions
- MLB: NL grants San Diego Padres a franchise
McCarthy Wins Oregon
Senator Eugene McCarthy wins Democratic presidential primary in Oregon
Famous Birthdays
Kylie Minogue (56 years old)
Australian pop singer-songwriter ("Can't Get You Out of My Head"), and actress, born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sandra Bacher, American half-heavyweight judoka (Olympics, 1992, 1996), born in Long Island, New York
- Tomas P Pukstys, American javelin thrower (Olympics 8th 1996), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Corbett Davis, American football fullback (#1 overall pick NFL Draft 1938 Cleveland Rams), dies of a ruptured spleen in a boating accident at 53
- Fyodor Matveyevich Okhlopkov, Yakut-born Soviet sniper (b. 1908)
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About May 28, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Young Girl - Union Gap Featuring Gary Puckett