Years in sports:	1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades:	1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s
Years:	1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971

Contents 1 Athletics 1.1 Marathon 2 Auto racing 3 Baseball 4 Basketball 5 Boxing 6 Cycling 7 Field Hockey 8 Figure skating 9 Football (American) 10 Football (Australian rules football) 11 Football (Canadian) 12 Football (Soccer) 13 Golf 14 Thoroughbred Horse Racing 15 Ice Hockey 16 Skiing 17 Snooker 18 Swimming 18.1 Events 19 Tennis 20 Multi-sport events 21 Trivia 22 Awards 23 Births 23.1 January 23.2 February 23.3 March 23.4 April 23.5 May 23.6 June 23.7 July 23.8 August 23.9 September 23.10 October 23.11 November 23.12 December 24 Deaths

Athletics

Marathon

• December 8 — Fukuoka Marathon, Japan
  • Men's Winner: Bill Adcocks (ENG) 2:10:48

Auto racing

• September 28: Pedro Rodríguez and Lucien Bianchi win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This page indexes the individual year in sports pages Auto Racing Stock car racing: Fred Lorenzen wins the Daytona 500 NASCAR Championship Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships Men's all-around champion Mikhail Voronin, USSR Athletics Marathon August 5 &mdash Pan American Games Marathon, Winnipeg Canada Men's Athletics Marathon August 16 &mdash Enschede Marathon, Netherlands Men's Winner Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Eizo Kenmotsu, Japan Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1971 in athletics (track and field Marathon August The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42 Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. The Fukuoka International Open Marathon Championship, held in Fukuoka, Japan, is a prominent international marathon race established in 1947 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Auto racing (also known as automobile racing, motor racing or car racing) is a Motorsport involving Racing Cars It Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Pedro Rodríguez ( 18 January 1940 &ndash 11 July 1971) was a Mexican Grand Prix motor racing driver Lucien Bianchi ( November 10 1934 - March 30 1969) born Luciano Bianchi, was a Belgian Racing driver who raced The 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 36th Grand Prix of Endurance and took place on September 28 and 29, 1968.

Baseball

• January 23: Joe Medwick is voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Year of the Pitcher In Major League Baseball, the trend throughout the 1960s was of increased pitching dominance caused by enforcing a larger strike zone (top of armpit Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Joseph Michael Medwick ( November 24, 1911 &ndash March 21, 1975) nicknamed "Ducky" was an American player in Major Medwick won the Triple Crown in 1937 and batted . Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 300 in 14 of 17 seasons.

• January 28: Goose Goslin and Kiki Cuyler are admitted to the Hall of Fame by unanimous vote of the Special Veterans Committee. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Leon Allen Goslin ( October 16, 1900 – May 15, 1971) better known as Goose Goslin, was a Left fielder in Major League Hazen Shirley "Kiki" Cuyler ( August 30 1898 – February 11 1950) was a Major League Baseball right fielder from 1921 until Goslin was a career . 316 hitter who played in four World Series. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Cuyler was a . 321 career hitter with four stolen base crowns. In Baseball, a stolen base occurs when a Baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the Pitcher is delivering the ball to Home plate

• Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers becomes the first pitcher in Major League Baseball to win 30 or more games since Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1934. Dennis Dale "Denny" McLain (born March 29, 1944, in Chicago Illinois) is a former American professional Baseball player The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Jerome Hanna "Dizzy" Dean ( January 16, 1910 – July 17, 1974) was an American Pitcher in Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Year 1934 ( MCMXXXIV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Since McLain, no pitcher has accomplished that feat.

• World Series: Detroit Tigers won 4 games to 3 over the St. Louis Cardinals. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Series MVP was Mickey Lolich, Detroit. Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940 in Portland Oregon) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher from 1962

• June 24: Jim Northrup hits grand slams in consecutive at-bats, 5th and 6th innings. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place

Basketball

• NCAA Men's Basketball Championship:
  • UCLA wins 78-55 over North Carolina

• NBA Finals|NBA Finals:
  • Boston Celtics won 4 games to 2 over the Los Angeles Lakers

Boxing

• May 8 - Bob Foster knocked out Dick Tiger in the fourth round to win the World Light Lightweight Championship. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single elimination Tournament held each spring featuring 65 College basketball teams in the The Boston Celtics are an American professional Basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA team based in Los Angeles, California. Boxing (sometimes also known as English boxing or pugilism) is a Combat sport in which two participants generally of similar weight, Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Bob Foster (born December 15, 1938) is a native of Albuquerque New Mexico, USA whom many Boxing critics consider to be one of the greatest Dick Tiger CBE (born Richard Ihetu August 14, 1929 - December 14 1971) was a boxer from Amaigbo

Cycling

• Giro d'Italia won by Eddy Merckx of Belgium
• Tour de France - Jan Janssen of the Netherlands
• World Cycling Championship: Vittorio Adorni of Italy

Field Hockey

• Olympic Games (Men's Competition) in Mexico City, Mexico
  • Gold Medal: Pakistan
  • Silver Medal: Australia
  • Bronze Medal: India

• March 9 - In an international women's field hockey match at Wembley Stadium, England. Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles The Giro d'Italia ( Tour of Italy) also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance Road bicycle racing Stage race for professional Edouard Louis Joseph Baron Merckx ('merks (born 17 June 1945 in Meensel-Kiezegem, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium) known as Eddy Merckx, is a former The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those History See also:CategoryTour de France by year The dominant sports newspaper in France Johannes Adrianus Janssen, known as Jan Janssen (born May 19 1940) is a Dutch former professional cyclist (1962-1973 The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI organises World Championships to determine world champion cyclists Vittorio Adorni ( November 14, 1937) is an Italian former professional road racing cyclist from Parma, Emilia-Romagna. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Final results for the Hockey Competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics: Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. England beat the Netherlands 1-0.

Figure skating

• World Figure Skating Championships:
  • Men's champion: Emmerich Dänzer, Austria
  • Ladies' champion: Peggy Fleming, United States
  • Pair skating champions: Ludmila Belousova & Oleg Protopopov, Soviet Union
  • Ice dancing champions: Diane Towler & Bernard Ford, Great Britain

Football (American)

• January 14 Super Bowl II: Green Bay Packers won 33-14 over the Oakland Raiders After the game, Packer head coach Vince Lombardi announced his retirement as head coach of the Packers

• The Cincinnati Bengals were formed

• November 17: The Oakland Raiders score two consecutive touchdowns in the last minute of the fourth quarter to beat the New York Jets 43-32, in the infamous "Heidi Game". Figure skating is an athletic Sport in which individuals pairs or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging The World Figure Skating Championships ( "Worlds") is an annual Figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union in which Emmerich Danzer (born March 15 1944 in Vienna, Austria) was an Austrian figure skater and multiple European and World Champion Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Peggy Gale Fleming (born July 27, 1948 in San Jose California) is an American Figure skater who won an Olympic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Ludmila Yevgenyevna Belousova ( Людмила Евгеньевна Белоусова) (b Oleg Alekseyevich Protopopov ( Олег Алексеевич Протопопов) (b The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Diane Towler (married Green) (born December 16 in London, England) is a former British figure skater and currently a figure skating Bernard Ford, MBE, (born in Birmingham England) is a World and Olympic coach/choreographer and a former four times British European and World ice dance Champion See also Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain (Breatainn Mhòr Prydain Fawr Breten Veur Graet Breetain is the larger of the two main islands Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The second AFL-NFL World Championship Game in professional American football, later to be known as Super Bowl II, was played on January 14, 1968 The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. Vincent Thomas Lombardi ( June 11, 1913 &ndash September 3, 1970) was an American football coach The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. A touchdown is the primary method of scoring in American and Canadian football. The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. In American football, the Heidi Game (often also called "The Heidi Bowl" refers to a famous American Football League (AFL game between the New York

• Baltimore Colts 34-0 Cleveland Browns in 1968 NFL championship game. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league.

• New York Jets 27-23 Oakland Raiders in the 1968 AFL championship game. The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. Note There were three earlier and unrelated major American professional football leagues of the same name One in 1926, one in 1936-1937 and one in 1940-1941

Football (Australian rules football)

• Victorian Football League
  • Carlton wins the 72nd VFL Premiership (Carlton 7. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Australian (rules football, or simply known as football, footy or Aussie rules, is a Team sport played between two teams of 18 players History The Victorian Football Association (VFA was founded in 1877 on 17 May. Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues, is the third oldest club in the Australian Football League and one of the oldest Australian rules football 14 (56) d Essendon 8. Essendon Football Club, nicknamed The Bombers, is an Australian rules football club and is part of the Australian Football League. 5 (53))
  • Brownlow Medal awarded to Bob Skilton (South Melbourne)

Football (Canadian)

• Grey Cup: Ottawa Rough Riders won 24-21 over the Calgary Stampeders
• Vanier Cup: Queen's Golden Gaels won 42-14 over the Waterloo Lutheran Golden Hawks

Football (Soccer)

For an extensive coverage see 1968 in football (soccer)

• England - First Division Champions: Manchester City F.C.
• England - FA Cup: WBA (defeated Everton 1-0)
• Scotland - First Division Champions: Celtic F.C.
• Scotland - Cup Winners: Dunfermline Athletic F.C. (defeated Heart of Midlothian 3-1)
• European Championship - Italy beat Yugoslavia 2-0 in a replay. For the list of winners of the award see List of Brownlow Medal winners. Robert John (Bob Skilton (born 8 November 1938 was an Australian rules football player who played as a rover for South Melbourne and Victoria The Sydney Swans is an Australian Football League (AFL club based in Sydney, New South Wales. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The Grey Cup (in Coupe Grey is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The Ottawa Rough Riders were a Canadian Football League team based in Ottawa Ontario, founded in 1876 The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary Alberta. The Vanier Cup (in Coupe Vanier is the name of the championship of Canadian Interuniversity Sport football and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team The Queen's Golden Gaels are the athletic teams that represent Queen's University in Kingston Ontario, Canada. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered The following are the Football (soccer events of the year 1968 throughout the world TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition The Yugoslavia national football team refers to the national football team that represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1920-1941 and the Socialist Federal Republic The original final ended 1-1.

Golf

Men's Golf

• Grand Slam of golf results:
  1. April 11-14 - The Masters - Bob Goalby Gaolby won after Roberto DeVicenzo write a scoring error in which Roberto wrote a 4 instead of the 3 on the 17th hole. The Grand Slam in golf is winning all the golf's major championships in the same calendar year The Masters Tournament, also known as The Masters or The US Masters (outside of the United States is one of four major championships in men's Professional wins (14 PGA Tour wins (11 1958 (1 Greater Greensboro Open 1960 (1 Coral Gables Open Invitational Roberto DeVicenzo (born April 14 1923) is a former professional Golfer DeVicenzo was born in Villa Ballester, Buenos
  2. June 13-16 - US Open - Lee Trevino Trevino became the first golfer to shoot in the 60s in every round of the U. The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Early life Lee Buck Trevino was born in Dallas Texas in poverty to parents of Mexican descent S. Open.
  3. July 10-13 - British Open - Gary Player
  4. July 18-21 - PGA Championship - Julius Boros

• PGA tour's leading money winner for the year: Billy Casper - $205,169

Women's Golf

• Canadian rookie Sandra Post became the youngest golfer, male or female, to ever win a PGA Tour major tournament by capturing the LPGA Championship. The Open Championship, or simply The Open (often referred to as the British Open outside the UK) is the oldest of the four major championships Background and family Gary Player was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the youngest of Harry and Muriel Player's three children The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America Professional wins (24 PGA Tour wins (18 1952 (2 US Open, World Championship of Golf 1954 (2 Ardmore Founded in 1916 the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA of America is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, and is the largest working sports organization Billy Casper is also the name of the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Sandra Post (born June 4, 1948) is a golfer who was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour The PGA Tour is an organization that operates the main professional Golf tours in the United States. The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running

• US Women's Open - Susie Berning
• LPGA Championship: Sandra Post
• Kathy Whitworth: leading money winner on the LPGA tour, earning $48,379

Thoroughbred Horse Racing

• Australia - Melbourne Cup - Royal Parma
• Canada - Queen's Plate - Merger
• France - Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe - Vaguely Noble
• Ireland - Irish Derby Stakes - Ribero

• English Triple Crown Races:
  1. 2,000 Guineas Stakes - Sir Ivor
  2. Epsom Derby - Sir Ivor
  3. St. Leger Stakes - Ribero

• United States Triple Crown Races:
  1. May 4 - Kentucky Derby - Forward Pass
  2. Preakness Stakes - Forward Pass
  3. Belmont Stakes - Stage Door Johnny

Ice Hockey

• Art Ross Memorial Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer during the regular season: Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks

• Hart Memorial Trophy: for the NHL's Most Valuable Player: Stan Mikita, Chicago Black Hawks

• Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens win 4 games to 0 over the St. Louis Blues

• World Hockey Championship
  • Men's champion: Soviet Union defeated Czechoslovakia

• NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship: University of Denver Pioneers defeat University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux 4-0 in Duluth, MN

Skiing

• Alpine Skiing
  • The men's overall season champion: Jean-Claude Killy, France
  • The women's overall season champion: Nancy Greene, Canada

Snooker

• World Snooker Championship challenge match: John Pulman beats Eddie Charlton 39-34

Swimming

Events

• XIX Olympic Games, held in Mexico City, Mexico (October 17 – October 26)

Tennis

• The Open Era in tennis begins, as all the Grand Slam events open to professionals for the first time. The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US Susie Maxwell Berning (born July 22, 1941) is an American professional Golfer She was born Susie Maxwell in Pasadena California The LPGA Championship, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola, is the second-longest running Sandra Post (born June 4, 1948) is a golfer who was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour Amateur career Whitworth began playing golf at age of 15 and won the 1957 and 1958 New Mexico State Amateur Championship The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide Sport and Industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred Horses It is governed by different national For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Melbourne Cup is Australia 's major annual Thoroughbred horse race. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The Queen's Plate is North America's oldest Thoroughbred horse race. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to Thoroughbreds which are three-years-old or above Vaguely Noble (1965-1989 was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in the United Kingdom and France. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Irish Derby is a Group 1 flat horse race in the Republic of Ireland for three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports consists of three The 2000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and Sir Ivor (1965-1995 was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed from a base in Ireland. The Derby Stakes, known colloquially as The Derby or internationally as the Epsom Derby, is considered one of the most prestigious flat Thoroughbred horse races Sir Ivor (1965-1995 was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed from a base in Ireland. The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United Kingdom open to three-year-old Thoroughbred colts and The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing (although sometimes shortened to Triple Crown, the full name is used to avoid possible confusion with other sports consists of three Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three year-old thoroughbred horses held annually in Louisville Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May In several forms of Football a forward pass is when the ball is thrown in the direction of the opponent's end line The Preakness Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race 1-3/16 mile (1 In several forms of Football a forward pass is when the ball is thrown in the direction of the opponent's end line The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious American Grade I stakes race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont New York. Stage Door Johnny (1965-1996 was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for his win in the 1968 Belmont Stakes. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Stanislav "Stan" Mikita (born May 20 1940) is a Slovak born Canadian retired professional Ice hockey player generally The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey" is awarded annually to the The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Stanislav "Stan" Mikita (born May 20 1940) is a Slovak born Canadian retired professional Ice hockey player generally The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The Ice Hockey World Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The annual NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship tournament determines the top Ice hockey team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division The University of Denver ( DU) founded in 1864 is the oldest private University in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. The University of North Dakota ( UND) is a Public university in Grand Forks North Dakota, USA. Duluth is a Port City in the US state of Minnesota and the County seat of St Snow skiing is a group of sports utilizing Skis as primary equipment Alpine skiing (or downhill skiing) is a recreational activity and Sport involving sliding down Snow -covered hills with long Skis attached Jean-Claude Killy (born August 30, 1943) is a French alpine skier and a triple Olympic champion This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Nancy Catherine Greene OC OBC OD LLD ( hc) (born May 11, 1943 in Ottawa Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Snooker is a Cue sport that is played on a large Baize -covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long The World Snooker Championship, currently held at the Crucible Theatre in the English city of Sheffield, is the climax of Snooker 's annual calendar and John Pulman ( December 12, 1923 - December 25, 1998) was an English professional Snooker player who dominated the game throughout Edward Francis ("Eddie" Charlton AM ( 31 October, 1929 &ndash 7 November, 2004) was a top-class Australian Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, 29 events in Swimming were contested Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) The four Grand Slam tournaments are the most important Tennis events of the year

• Grand Slam in tennis men's results:
  1. Australian Open - Bill Bowrey
  2. French Open - Ken Rosewall
  3. Wimbledon championships - Rod Laver
  4. US Open - Arthur Ashe

• Grand Slam in tennis women's results:
  1. Australian Open - Billie Jean King
  2. French Open - Nancy Richey
  3. Wimbledon championships - Billie Jean King
  4. US Open - Virginia Wade

• Davis Cup of world tennis: United States defeated Australia 4-1

Multi-sport events

• 1968 Summer Olympics takes place in Mexico City, Mexico
  • United States wins the most medals (107), and the most gold medals (45)

• 1968 Winter Olympics takes place in Grenoble, France
  • Norway wins the most medals (14), and the most gold medals (6)

• Fifth Winter Universiade held in Innsbruck, Austria

• National Christian College Athletic Association formed

Trivia

• Ultimate invented in Maplewood, New Jersey, initially as a joke
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Awards

• Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year: Denny McLain, Major League Baseball
• Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: Peggy Fleming, Figure skating

Births

January

• January 1 — Davor Suker, Croatian football (soccer) player
• January 2 — Anky van Grunsven, Dutch dressage champion
• January 3 — Kent Carlsson, Swedish tennis player
• January 6 — Domingo Damigella, Argentine featherweight boxer
• January 7 — Tara Croxford, Canadian field hockey player
• January 8 — Mark Croghan, American middle-distance runner
• January 8 — Paul Tony Howe, British swimmer
• January 9 — Leo Klein Gebbink, Dutch field hockey player
• January 10 — Luca Sacchi, Italian medley swimmer
• January 14 — Michael Meldrum, Canadian medley swimmer
• January 17 — Stella de Heij, Dutch field hockey goalkeeper
• January 18 — Irina Kuhnt, German field hockey player
• January 24 — Mary Lou Retton, American gymnast
• January 24 — Bianca Weiß, German field hockey goalkeeper
• January 25 — Pauline Buck, tenpin bowling player
• January 25 — Luc Krotwaar, Dutch long-distance runner
• January 26 — George Cosac, Romanian tennis player
• January 27 — Werner Reiterer, Australian discus thrower
• January 31 — Patrick Stevens, Belgian sprinter
• January 31 — Birte Weigang, East German butterfly swimmer

February

• February 2 — Espen Bredesen, Norwegian ski jumper
• February 3 — Javier Castillejo, Spanish boxer
• February 3 — Mark Koevermans, Dutch tennis player
• February 3 — Mary Onyali-Omagbemi, Nigerian sprinter
• February 5 — Regina Rajchrtova, Czech tennis player
• February 7 — Phillip Tahmindjis, Australian ice speed skater
• February 7 — Mark Tewksbury, Canadian swimmer
• February 9 — Joel Brough, Canadian field hockey player
• February 10 — Maurits Crucq, Dutch field hockey defender
• February 12 — Carrie Steinseifer, American freestyle swimmer
• February 14 — Stefan Botev, Bulgarian-Australian weightlifter
• February 14 — Alejandra de la Guerra, Peruvian volleyball player
• February 14 — Diego Fortuna, Italian discus thrower
• February 16 — Annabelle Cripps, British swimmer
• February 20 — Ted Hankey, English darts player
• February 22 — Erica Alfridi, Italian race walker
• February 27 — Matt Stairs, Canadian Major League Baseball player
• February 28 — Mandy Nicholls, British field hockey player

March

• March 1 — Kunjarani Devi, Indian weightlifter
• March 1 — Sergey Lyakhov, Russian discus thrower and shot putter
• March 3 — Vichairachanon Khadpo, Thai boxer
• March 5 — Marq Mellor, American field hockey forward
• March 11 — Sapphire Cooper, New Zealand field hockey player
• March 11 — Salvador Gómez, Spanish water polo player
• March 14 — Marko Klok, Dutch volleyball player
• March 18 — Mitzi Kremer, American freestyle swimmer
• March 18 — Rowan Williams, English boxer
• March 21 — Blagovest Stoyanov, Bulgarian canoer
• March 24 — Tina Peters, German field hockey player
• March 26 — Patrick Kühl, East German medley swimmer
• March 26 — Nick Sweeney, Irish discus thrower

April

• April 1 — Miguel Dias, Dutch boxer
• April 2 — Alfredo Duvergel, Cuban boxer
• April 4 — Bert Brinkman, Dutch water polo player
• April 4 — Jesús Miguel Rollán, Spanish water polo player
• April 7 — Duncan Armstrong, Australian freestyle swimmer
• April 8 — Darius Dimavičius, Lithuanian basketball player
• April 10 — Rob Brown, Canadian ice hockey player
• April 10 — Dmitriy Kapitonov, Russian long-distance runner
• April 12 — Toru Aoyanagi, Japanese ice speed skater
• April 13 — Daniela Petrescu, Romanian long-distance runner
• April 17 — Jim Bilba, French basketball player
• April 19 — Armando Quintanilla, Mexican long-distance runner
• April 20 — DeDee Nathan, American heptathlete
• April 20 — Arkadiusz Skrzypaszek, Polish pentathelete
• April 21 — Richard Igbineghu, Nigerian boxer
• April 23 — Wouter van Pelt, Dutch field hockey player
• April 25 — Vitaliy Kirilenko, Ukrainian long jumper
• April 26 — Ahmed Elmaghraby, Egypt-born field hockey forward from the United States
• April 27 — Akemi Matsuno, Japanese long-distance runner
• April 29 — Christine Ferneck, German field hockey player
• April 29 — Mariusz Podkoscielny, Polish freestyle swimmer and swimming coach

May

• May 2 — Miriam Gallardo, Peruvian volleyball player
• May 5 — Jane Kerr, Canadian butterfly and freestyle swimmer
• May 9 — Masahiko Harada, Japanese ski jumper
• May 9 — Marie-José Perec, French athlete
• May 10 — Craig Russ, New Zealand field hockey player
• May 12 — Tony Hawk, American skateboarder
• May 14 — Richard Tapper, Canada-born freestyle swimmer from New Zealand
• May 16 — Noemi Lung, Romanian butterfly swimmer
• May 16 — Marjolein de Jong, Dutch volleyball player
• May 20 — William Irwin, Canadian boxer
• May 20 — Waisale Serevi, Fijian rugby player
• May 20 — Artur Wojdat, Polish swimmer
• May 21 — Davide Tizzano, Italian rower
• May 27 — Jeff Bagwell, American Major League Baseball player
• May 27 — Frank Thomas, American Major League Baseball player
• May 28 — Tom Pukstys, American javelin thrower

June

• June 4 — Sandrine Fricot, French high jumper
• June 5 — Hans Nieuwenburg, Dutch water polo defender
• June 5 — Gonnelien Rothenberger, Dutch equestrian
• June 6 — Bart Voskamp, Dutch road bicycle racer
• June 7 — Pál Lakatos, Hungarian boxer
• June 8 — Torsten Gutsche, German flatwater canoer
• June 15 — Károly Güttler, Hungarian breaststroker swimmer
• June 16 — Lyne Poirier, Canadian judoka
• June 24 — Boris Gelfand, Israeli chess grandmaster
• June 26 — Scott Anderson, New Zealand field hockey goalkeeper
• June 28 — Christian Blunck, German field hockey player

July

• July 8 — Christian Saceanu, Romanian-born tennis player from Germany
• July 9 — Elin Kristiansen, Norwegian biathlete
• July 12 — Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer
• July 12 — Angelique Seriese, Dutch judoka
• July 13 — Luis Román Rolón, Puerto Rican boxer
• July 16 — Leo Peelen, Dutch track cyclist
• July 16 — Barry Sanders, American football player
• July 17 — Davis Kamoga, Ugandan athlete
• July 22 — Harry Taylor, Canadian freestyle swimmer
• July 23 — Tammy van Wisse, Australian marathon swimmer
• July 27 — Samuel Matete, Zambian athlete
• July 27 — Adewale Olukoju, Nigerian discus thrower
• July 28 — Eoin Collins, Irish tennis player
• July 28 — Marianne and Mildred Muis, Dutch swimmers and twin sisters
• July 30 — Robert Korzeniowski, Polish racewalker
• July 30 — Deane Pieters, Australian freestyle swimmer
• July 31 — Jenny Duck, New Zealand field hockey player

August

• August 3 — Christophe Bordeau, French swimmer
• August 6 — Olga Markova, Russian long-distance runner
• August 7 — Leslie Lyness, American field hockey midfielder
• August 9 — Jay Stacy, Australian field hockey player
• August 15 — Fuat Çapa, Belgian-Turkish football (soccer) manager
• August 15 — Sergio López Miró, Spanish swimmer
• August 17 — Ed McCaffrey, American football player
• August 20 — Jody Holden, Canadian beach volleyball player
• August 20 — Nuria Olivé, Spanish field hockey player
• August 21 — Robbie Johnston, New Zealand long-distance runner
• August 22 — Henrik Holm, Swedish tennis player
• August 22 — Endrio Leoni, Italian road bicycle racer

September

• September 1 — Shahbaz Ahmad, Pakistani field hockey player
• September 4 — Angie Bradburn, American high jumper
• September 7 — Marcel Desailly, French football (soccer) player
• September 7 — Darrin Van Horn, American boxer
• September 11 — Andreas Tews, German boxer
• September 12 — Manuel Sobral, Spanish-born Canadian boxer
• September 13 — Phajol Moolsan, Thai boxer
• September 15 — Raymond Joval, Dutch boxer
• September 16 — Tara Cross-Battle, American volleyball player
• September 19 — Koos Maasdijk, Dutch rower
• September 23 — Daniel Dumitrescu, Romanian boxer
• September 23 — Donna McGinnis, Canadian swimmer
• September 30 — Sharon Jaklofsky, Australian-Dutch athlete
• September 30 — Simone Osygus, German freestyle swimmer

October

• October 1 — Erik Hochstein, German swimmer
• October 2 — Sandy Goss, Canadian swimmer
• October 2 — Jana Novotná, Czech tennis player
• October 9 — Karla van der Boon, Dutch water polo goalkeeper
• October 10 — Bart Brentjens, Dutch mountainbiker
• October 10 — Scott Donie, American diver
• October 10 — Mónica Falcioni, Uruguayan long and triple jumper
• October 24 — Ross Anderson, New Zealand swimmer
• October 24 — Francisco Clavet, Spanish tennis player
• October 27 — Antoinette Lucas, US field hockey midfielder
• October 29 — Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian speed skater

November

• November 1 — Gisele Miro, Brazilian tennis player
• November 1 — Andrea Nugent, Canadian butterfly and freestyle swimmer
• November 8 — Olof van der Meulen, Dutch volleyball player
• November 12 — Tina Rättyä, Finnish heptathlete
• November 12 — Sammy Sosa, Major League Baseball player
• November 13 — Irena Machovcak, Czech-Dutch volleyball player
• November 18 — Melvin Stewart, American swimmer
• November 18 — Lubomir Sekeras, Slovakian ice hockey player
• November 18 — Gary Sheffield, American baseball player
• November 19 — Gord Fraser, Canadian road race cyclist
• November 20 — Jan-Peter Tewes, German field hockey player
• November 21 — Nikolay Kolev, Bulgarian discus thrower
• November 21 — Niklas Wallenlind, Swedish hurdler
• November 23 — Rob Denmark, British distance runner
• November 27 — Maurício Lima, Brazilian volleyball player
• November 28 — Stephanie Storp, German shot putter

December

• December 1 — Sarah Fitz-Gerald, Australian squash player
• December 1 — Anders Holmertz, Swedish swimmer
• December 2 — Darren Ward, US-born swimmer from Canada
• December 3 — Toni Jeffs, New Zealand swimmer
• December 4 — Mike Barrowman, American swimmer
• December 9 — Pedro Francisco García, Spanish water polo player
• December 23 — Olga Shishigina, Kazakhstani athlete
• December 24 — Xavier Daufresne, Belgian tennis player
• December 24 — Marleen Renders, Belgian long-distance runner
• December 24 — Astrid Strauß, East German freestyle swimmer

Deaths

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Theodora Elisabeth Gerarda ("Anky" van Grunsven (born 2 January 1968 in Erp, Noord-Brabant) is a Dutch Dressage champion who Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Kent Carlsson (born January 3, 1968 in Eskilstuna, Sweden) is a former Tennis player from Sweden, who won nine single titles Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Domingo Nicolas Damigella (born January 6, 1968 in Tandil, Buenos Aires) is a former Featherweight boxer from Argentina Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Tara Berrett (born January 7, 1968 in Winnipeg Manitoba) is a former Field hockey player from Canada, who was born as Tara Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Mark Duane Croghan (born January 8, 1968 in Akron Ohio) was a track and field athlete, who mainly competed in the men's 3 Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Paul Howe (born January 8, 1968 in Singapore) is a retired freestyle Swimmer, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Leo Klein Gebbink (born January 9, 1968 in Zelhem, Gelderland) is a former Field hockey midfield player from The Netherlands Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Luca Sacchi (born January 10, 1968 in Milan) is a former medley Swimmer from Italy, who won the bronze medal in the Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Michael Meldrum (born January 14, 1968 in Montréal Quebec) is a former individual medley Swimmer from Canada, who competed Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Stella de Heij (born January 17, 1968 in Driehuis, Noord-Holland) is a former Field hockey goalkeeper from The Netherlands Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Irina Kuhnt (born January 18, 1968 in Bad Harzburg, Niedersachsen) is a former Field hockey player from Germany. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Mary Lou Retton (born January 24 1968 is an American gymnast. Bianca Weiß (born January 24, 1968) is a former Field hockey Goalkeeper from Germany, who was a member of the Women's National Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Luc Krotwaar (born January 25 1968 in Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant) is a Dutch long-distance runner who is Nicknamed 'The Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. George Cosac (born January 26, 1968 in Constanţa) is a former Tennis player from Romania, who represented his native country in the Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Werner Reiterer (born 1968-01-27) is a retired Discus thrower and Shot putter from Australia, who represented his native country at two consecutive Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes For the Dutch taekwondoka with the same name see Patrick Stevens (taekwondo Patrick Stevens (born 1968-01-31 in Leut) is a retired Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Birte Weigang (born January 31, 1968 in Leipzig) is a former butterfly and Backstroke Swimmer from East Germany Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Espen Bredesen (born February 2, 1968) is a former Norwegian Ski jumper who represented Oppsal IL/Kollenhopp in Oslo. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Francisco Javier Castillejo (born February 3, 1968) is a boxer from Spain. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Mark Koevermans (born February 3, 1968 in Rotterdam) is a former Tennis player from the Netherlands, who turned professional Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Mary Onyali-Omagbemi (born February 3, 1968) is a Nigerian sprinter who won the bronze medal in 4x100 metres relay at the 1992 Summer Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Regina Rajchrtová (born February 5, 1968) is a former Tennis player from Czechoslovakia, who competed for her native country at the Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Phillip Tahmindjis (born February 7, 1968 in Kensington New South Wales) is a former ice speed skater from Australia, who represented Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince Mark Tewksbury (born July 2, 1968) is a former Canadian swimmer Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Joel Elisabeth Brough (born 9 February 1968 in Toronto Ontario) is a former Field hockey player from Canada, who represented her native country at the Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Maurits Bourgon Crucq (born February 10, 1968 in Voorburg, Zuid-Holland) is a former Field hockey defender from the Netherlands Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Carolyn ("Carrie" Lynne Steinseifer (born February 12, 1968 in Saratoga California) is a retired freestyle Swimmer Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Stefan Khristov Botev (Стефан Христов Ботев born February 14, 1968 in Harmanli) was an Olympic weightlifter Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Alejandra de la Guerra (born February 14, 1968) is a former Peruvian Volleyball player who won the silver medal with the Women's National Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Diego Fortuna (born February 14, 1968 in Vicenza) is a retired Discus thrower from Italy, who represented his native country in Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Annabelle Cripps (born February 16 1968) is a retired competitive Swimmer from England, who specialised in the freestyle and Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Edward "Ted" Hankey (born 20 February, 1968 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire) is an English Darts player Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Erica Alfridi (born February 22, 1968 in Tregnago) is an Italian race walker. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Matthew Wade Stairs (born February 27, 1968 in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada) is a Major League Baseball Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Mandy Nicholson' (correct spelling (born February 28, 1968) is a Field hockey player who was a member of the British squad that won the bronze medal Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Nameirakpam Kunjarani Devi is the most decorated Indian sportswoman in Weightlifting. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Sergey Lyakhov (born 1968-03-01) is a retired Discus thrower and Shot putter from Russia, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Vichairachanon Khadpo (born March 3, 1968) is a Thai boxer. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's Bantamweight Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Marq Mellor (born March 5, 1968 in Long Island New York) is a former Field hockey forward from the United States, who finished twelfth Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Sapphire June Mauricienne Cooper (born March 11, 1968 in Napier New Zealand) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand who finished Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Salvador E Gómez Agüera (born March 11, 1968 in Santander, Cantabria) is a former Water polo player from Spain, Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Marko Klok (born March 14, 1968 in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland) is a Volleyball player from the Netherlands, who represented Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Mitzi Patricia Kremer (born March 18, 1968) is a former freestyle Swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Women's Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Rowan Anthony Williams (born March 18, 1968 in Birmingham) is a retired boxer from England, who competed in the Flyweight Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Blagovest Stoyanov (Благовест Стоянов born March 21 1968 in Asenovgrad) is a retired Bulgarian canoer who won Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Kristina ("Tina" Peters (born March 24, 1968 in Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen) is a former Field hockey player from Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Patrick Kühl (born March 26, 1968 in Güstrow) is a former medley Swimmer from East Germany, who won the silver medal Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Nick Sweeney (born March 26, 1968 in Dublin) is a retired Discus thrower from Ireland, who represented his native country in three Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Miguel Brito dos Reis Dias (born April 1, 1968 in Santa Maria) is a retired boxer from The Netherlands, who was born on Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Alfredo Duvergel (born April 2, 1968 in Guantánamo) is a Cuban boxer, who won the silver medal in the men's light middleweight Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Bert Brinkman (born April 4, 1968 in Nijverdal, Overijssel) is a retired Water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Jesús Miguel Rollán Prada ( April 4, 1968 &ndash March 11, 2006) was a Water polo player from Spain who was a member Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Duncan John D'Arcy Armstrong OAM (born 7 April 1968 in Rockhampton, Queensland) is an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1980s Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Darius Dimavičius (born 1968-04-08 in Kaunas, Lithuania) is a former Basketball player from Lithuania, who won the bronze medal Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Rob Brown may refer to Rob Brown (musician, member of the UK electronic band Autechre Rob Brown (hockey, National Hockey League player Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Dmitriy Kapitonov (born April 10, 1968) is a former Long-distance runner from Russia, who won the 1997 edition of the Enschede Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. is a former ice speed skater from Japan, who represented his native country in four consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1988 in Calgary Canada Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Daniela Petrescu (born April 13 1968) is a Long-distance runner from Romania, who specializes mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Jim Bilba (born April 17, 1968 in Pointe-à-Pitre) is a Basketball player from France, who won the silver medal at the Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Juan Armando Quintanilla Loredo (born 1968-04-19 in San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí) is a retired Long-distance runner from Mexico Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Arkadiusz Skrzypaszek (born April 20, 1968 in Oświęcim) is the most famous Polish modern pentathlete. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Richard Igbineghu (born April 21, 1968 in Ibadan) is a Nigerian boxer. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Wouter van Pelt (born April 23, 1968 in Alphen aan den Rijn) is a former Dutch Field hockey player who played 236 international Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Vitaliy Kirilenko (born April 25, 1968) is a retired Long jumper from Ukraine, best known for winning the bronze medal in the men's long Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Ahmed Elmaghraby (born April 26, 1968 in Suez Egypt) is a former Field hockey forward from the United States, who finished twelfth Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Akemi Matsuno (born 27 April 1968) is a retired Japanese marathon runner. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Christine Ferneck (born April 29, 1968) is a former Field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the national squad that won the Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Mariusz Podkościelny (born April 29, 1968 in Gdańsk) is a former freestyle Swimmer from Poland, who twice competed Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Miriam Gallardo (born May 2, 1968) is a retired Volleyball player from Peru, who won the silver medal with the Women's National Team Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Jane Kerr (born May 12, 1968 in Mississauga Ontario) is a former international Butterfly and freestyle Swimmer from Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of is a Japanese Ski jumper. He is best remembered for a meltdown at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer and his subsequent redemption at the 1998 Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Marie-José Pérec (born May 9, 1968) is a French athlete, specialised in the 200 and 400 m, and a triple Olympic champion Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Craig Sinclair Russ (born May 10, 1968 in Hamilton New Zealand) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand, who finished in Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Anthony Frank Hawk (born May 12, 1968) is an American professional Skateboarder He is credited with being the first recorded skater to land the Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the For the New Zealand Olympic swimmer see Richard Findlay Tapper. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Noemi Lung (born May 16, 1968 in Baia Mare, Maramureş) is a former butterfly Swimmer from Romania, who Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. For the Dutch track and field athlete with the same name see Marjolein de Jong (athlete Marjolein Elisabeth de Jong (born May 16, Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held William Irwin (born May 20, 1968 in Niagara Falls Ontario) is a retired boxer, who represented Canada at the 1992 Summer Olympics Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Waisale Tikoisolomoni Serevi (born 20 May 1968 in Qarani on the island of Gau, Fiji) is a Fijian Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Artur Wojdat (born May 20, 1968 in Olsztyn) is a former international topswimmer from Poland, who won the bronze medal in the Men's Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Davide Tizzano (born May 21 1968 in Napoli) is a retired rower from Italy and a double Olympic gold medalist Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Frank Edward Thomas (born May 27 1968 is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Oakland Athletics. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Tom Pukstys (born May 28, 1968 in Chicago Illinois) - the grand old man of American javelin throwing and top U Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Sandrine Fricot (born 4 June 1968) is a retired High jumper from France, who set her personal best on 8 June 1992, jumping Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Johannes ("Hans" Nieuwenburg (born June 5, 1968 in Koudekerk) is a former Water polo defender from The Netherlands, who Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Gonnelien Rothenberger (born June 5, 1968 in Weert, Limburg) is an equestrian from the Netherlands, who was born Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Bertus ("Bart" Voskamp (born June 6, 1968 in Wageningen, Gelderland) is a retired Road bicycle racer from the Netherlands Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Pál Lakatos (born June 7, 1968 in Vásárosnamény) is a retired boxer from Hungary, who represented his native country at two Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Torsten Gutsche (born June 8, 1968 in Eisenhüttenstadt) was a German flatwater canoer of the 1990's whose record of 11 world Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Károly Güttler (born June 15, 1968 in Budapest) is a former Breaststroker from Hungary, who represented his native country Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Lyne Poirier (born June 16, 1968 in Port-Cartier Quebec) is a retired Judoka from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the women's Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Boris Abramovich Gelfand (born 24 June 1968) is a Chess grandmaster. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Scott Warren Anderson (born June 26, 1968 in Oamaru) is a former Field hockey goalkeeper from New Zealand, who finished in eighth Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Christian ("Büdi" Blunck (born June 28, 1968 in Hamburg) is a former Field hockey midfield player from Germany Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Christian Saceanu (born July 8, 1968 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania) is a Tennis player from Germany, who turned professional Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Elin Kristiansen (born 9 July 1968) is a former biathlete from Norway Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Catherine Plewinski (born July 12, 1968 in Courrières, Pas-de-Calais) is a former freestyle and Butterfly Angelique Elisabeth Seriese (born 12 July, 1968 in Zevenbergen, Noord-Brabant) is a former Dutch Judoka, who became Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Luis Román Rolón (born July 13, 1968 in Vega Baja) is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico, who competed in the Bantamweight Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Leopoldus ("Leo" Eduardus Theoduris Peelen (born July 16, 1968 in Arnhem, Gelderland) is a retired Dutch former Barry David Sanders (born) is a former American football Running back who spent all of his professional career with the Detroit Lions in the NFL Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Davis Kamoga (born July 17, 1968) is a Ugandan athlete competing in 400 m. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Harry Taylor (born July 22, 1968 in Edmonton Alberta) is a former international freestyle Swimmer from Canada, who competed Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Tammy van Wisse (born July 23, 1968 in Melbourne Victoria) is an Swimmer from Australia. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Samuel Matete (born July 27, 1968 in Chingola) is a Zambian athlete who competed mainly in 400 m hurdles. Adewale Olukoju (born July 27, 1968 in Zaria, Kaduna State) is a Nigerian athlete who competed in Discus throw and Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Eoin Collins (born July 28, 1968 in Dublin) is a former Tennis player from Ireland. Marianne Muis (born July 28, 1968 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a former medley and freestyle Swimmer Mildred Muis (born July 28, 1968 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a former medley and freestyle Swimmer Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Robert Korzeniowski (born July 30, 1968 in Lubaczów, Poland) is a former Polish racewalker. Deane Anthony Pieters (born 30 July 1968 in Perth, Western Australia) is a former freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Jennifer ("Jenny" Susan Duck (born July 31, 1968 in Wellington) is a former Field hockey player from New Zealand, who finished Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Christophe Bordeau (born August 3, 1968 in Tours, Indre-et-Loire) is a retired butterfly and freestyle Swimmer Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Olga Markova (Ольга Маркова born 1968-08-06) is a retired Long-distance runner from Russia, who set the world's best year performance Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Leslie Lyness (born August 7, 1968 in Paoli Pennsylvania) is a former Field hockey midfielder from the United States, who was a member Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Jay Jason Stacy (born August 9, 1968 in Melbourne Victoria) is a former Field hockey midfielder from Australia, who participated Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Fuat Çapa (born August 15, 1968 in Emirdag, Turkey) is a Belgian - Turkish football manager Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Sergio López Miró (born August 15, 1968 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a former international top Swimmer from Spain Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Edward T McCaffrey (born August 17, 1968 in Waynesboro Pennsylvania) is a former American football Wide receiver who played for Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Jody Holden (born August 20, 1968 in Shelburne Nova Scotia) is a Beach volleyball player from Canada, who won the gold medal Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Nuria Olivé Vancells (born August 20, 1968 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a former Field hockey player from Spain, who Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Robert ("Robbie" Ian Johnston (born August 21, 1967 in Balclutha) is a retired Long-distance runner from New Zealand Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Henrik Holm (born August 22, 1968 in Taby) is a former Tennis player from Sweden, who turned professional in 1988 Endrio Leoni (born August 22, 1968 in Dolo) is a retired Road bicycle racer from Italy, who was a professional rider from 1990 to Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Shahbaz Ahmad ( Urdu: شہباز احمد) (born September 1, 1968 in Faisalabad) is a former Field hockey player from Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Angie Bradburn-Spangler (born 1968-09-04) is a retired High jumper from the United States, who set her personal best on 1994-05-28, jumping Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Marcel Desailly (born September 7 1968 in Accra Ghana as Odenke Abbey) is a former French footballer and star of Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Darrin Van Horn (born September 7, 1968 in Morgan City Louisiana) was a professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168 lb Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Andreas Tews (born September 11, 1968 in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) was a German amateur boxer. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Manuel ("Manny" Sobral (born September 12, 1968 in Galicia, Spain) is a former boxer, competing in the Welterweight Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Phajol Moolsan (born September 13, 1968) is a Thai boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's Bantamweight Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Raymond Joval (born 15 September, 1968 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland) is a professional boxer from The Netherlands Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Tara Cross-Battle (born September 16, 1968 in Houston Texas) is a retired female Volleyball player from the United States, who Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Jacob ("Koos" Arnold Maasdijk (born September 19, 1968 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland) is a former Rower from the Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Daniel Dumitrescu (born September 23, 1968) is a Romanian boxer, who won the silver medal in the men's Featherweight (57 kg category Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Donna McGinnis (born September 23, 1968 in Edmonton Alberta) is a former medley, butterfly and freestyle Swimmer Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Sharon Maria Suzanne Jaklofsky (born September 30, 1968 in Brisbane Queensland) is a retired Dutch Long jumper who was born in Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Simone Osygus (born September 30, 1968 in Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen) is a former freestyle Swimmer from Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Erik Hochstein (born October 1, 1968 in Düsseldorf) is a former Swimmer from Germany, who won the bronze medal in the 4x200m Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Donald ("Sandy" Goss (born October 2, 1968 in Amherst Nova Scotia) is a former international freestyle and Backstroke Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Jana Novotna (Jana Novotná (b October 2 1968 in Brno, Czechoslovakia) is a former professional Tennis player from the Czech Republic Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Karla Irene van der Boon (born October 9, 1968 in Zaandam, Noord-Holland) is a retired Water polo Goalkeeper from Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Bart Jan-Baptist Marie Brentjens (born on October 10, 1968 in Haelen) is a Dutch Racing cyclist in mountain biking. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Scott Richard Donie (born October 10, 1968 in Vicenza, Italy) is an American diver. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Mónica Jacqueline Falcioni Costa (born 1968-10-10) is a retired long and Triple jumper from Uruguay. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Ross Woods Anderson (born October 24, 1968 in Madang, Papua New Guinea) is a former butterfly and freestyle Swimmer Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Francisco Javier Clavet González (born October 24, 1968 in Aranjuez) is a former Tennis player from Spain, who turned professional Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Antoinette Lucas (born October 27, 1968 in Crozier, Virginia) is a former Field hockey midfielder from the United States Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Johann Olav Koss (born 29 October 1968) is a former speed skater, considered to be one of the best in history Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Gisele Miro (born November 1, 1968) is a former Tennis player from Brazil, who competed for her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Andrea Nugent (born November 1, 1968 in Montréal Quebec) is a former international Butterfly and freestyle Swimmer from Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Roelof ("Olof" Antonius van der Meulen (born November 8, 1968 in Sneek, Friesland) is a retired Volleyball player Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Tina Maria Rättyä (born 12 November 1968 in Jakobstad, Ostrobothnia) is a retired Finnish Heptathlete, who was nicknamed Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Irena Machovcak (born November 13, 1968 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a retired Volleyball player, who represented Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Melvin ("Mel" Stewart (born November 16, 1968 in Gastonia North Carolina) is an American former swimmer who won two gold Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Ľubomír Sekeráš (born November 18, 1968 in Trenčín, Czechoslovakia now Slovakia) is a Slovak professional Ice Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Gord Fraser (born November 19, 1968 in Ottawa) is a former professional road racing cyclist. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Jan-Peter Tewes (born November 20, 1968 in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen) is a former Field hockey defender from Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Nikolay Denev Kolev (Николай Денев Колев born 1968-11-21 in Kazanlak, Stara Zagora) is a retired Discus thrower from Bulgaria Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Per Johan Niklas Wallenlind (born 1968-11-21 in Göteborg, Västra Götaland) is a retired track and field athlete from Sweden, who Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Robert ("Rob" Denmark (born 1968-11-23 in Basildon Essex) attended The Furtherwick Park School on Canvey Island Essex and represented Basildon Athletic Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Maurício Lima (born November 27, 1968 in Campinas) is a retired Volleyball player from Brazil, who participated in both For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events Stephanie Storp (born 28 November 1968 in Braunschweig) is a retired female Shot putter from Germany. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Sarah Elizabeth Fitz-Gerald AM (born December 1, 1968) is an Australian squash player who is perhaps the greatest of Anders Holmertz (born December 1, 1968 in Motala) is a Swedish retired swimmer who was a leader in freestyle (200 and 400 meters races Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Darren Ward (born December 2, 1968 in Duluth Minnesota) is a former international freestyle Swimmer, who was born in the Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Toni Maree Jeffs (born December 3, 1968 in Auckland) is a former freestyle Swimmer from New Zealand, who competed "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Michael ("Mike" Ray Barrowman (born December 4, 1968 in Costa Mesa California) was an Olympic swimmer for the United States Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Pedro Francisco García Aguado (born December 9, 1968 in Madrid) is a former Water polo player from Spain, who was a member of Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Olga Shishigina (born December 23, 1968 in Almaty) is a retired Kazakh athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres hurdles Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Xavier Daufresne (born December 24, 1968 in Lasne) is a former Tennis player from Belgium, who turned professional in 1988 Marleen Renders (born December 24, 1968 in Diest) is a Long-distance runner from Belgium, who represented her native country Astrid Strauss or rarely Strauß (born December 24, 1968 in Berlin) is a former freestyle Swimmer from East Germany Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Gholamreza Takhti ( August 27, 1930 &ndash January 7, 1968) is the most famous wrestler in Iranian history 1930)
• January 15 — Bill Masterton, Canadian ice hockey player
• January 22 — Duke Kahanamoku (77), American swimmer and surfer (b. Year 1930 ( MCMXXX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign William "Bill" Masterton ( August 13, 1938 – January 15, 1968 was a Canadian -born centre in the National Hockey League Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. The Big Kahuna redirects here For the film see The Big Kahuna (film. 1890)
• April 7 — Jimmy Clark, Formula One racing driver
• April 25 — John Tewksbury (92), American track and field athlete (b. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Jim (or Jimmy) Clark OBE ( 4 March, 1936 &ndash 7 April, 1968) was a Scottish Formula One Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. John Walter Beardsley Tewksbury ( March 21, 1876 - April 25, 1968) was an American track and field athlete. 1876)
• June 17 — José Nasazzi, Uruguayan football (soccer) player (b. Year 1876 ( MDCCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat José Nasazzi Yarza ( May 24, 1901 in Montevideo &ndash June 17, 1968) was the Uruguayan footballer who captained his country 1901)
• July 7 — Ugo Frigerio (66), Italian athlete (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Ugo Frigerio ( September 16, 1901 in Milan &ndash July 7, 1968 in Garda) was an Italian athlete who 1901)
• August 14 — Marcel Thil, French world champion boxer
• October 5 — Harry Freeman, British field hockey player
• October 12 — Harry Hebner (77), American backstroke and freestyle swimmer (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Marcel Thil was a French boxer and world champion Born in Saint-Dizier, Haute-Marne in the Champagne-Ardenne Region of France Marcel Thil Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Harry Scott Freeman (born on February 7, 1876 — died October 5, 1968) is a former Field hockey player who won a gold medal Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Harry Joseph Hebner ( June 15, 1891 &ndash October 12, 1968) was an American Backstroke and freestyle 1891)
• November 15 — Charles Bacon (85), American athlete (b. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Charles Joseph Bacon Jr ( January 9, 1885 &ndash November 15, 1968) was an American athlete and a member of the 1883)
• December 15 — Jess Willard, American heavyweight boxing champion
• December 21 — Vittorio Pozzo (82), Italian football (soccer) coach (b. Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Jess Willard ( December 29, 1881 in the town of St Clere Pottawatomie County, Kansas – December 15, 1968 in Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Vittorio Pozzo ( March 2 1886 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy &ndash Ponderano ( Biella) December 21 1886)

Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common

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