What Happened on March 12, 1968
Publish date: 2024-09-15
Historical Events
- Indian Ocean island nation Mauritius gains independence from Britain (National Day)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays

- Merton Hanks, American NFL safety, 1991-99, 4X-Pro Bowl (San Francisco 49ers; Seattle Seahawks), born in Dallas, Texas
Tammy Duckworth (56 years old)
Thai-American politician (US Senator from Illinois (D), 2017-; US Representarive from Illinois, 2013-17), and, former US National Guard Lieutenant Colonel, born in Bangkok, Thailand
Famous Weddings
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights About March 12, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Music Charts
#1 Song: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
#1 Song: Cinderella Rockefella - Esther & Abi Ofarim
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