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14th NHL All-Star Game: All-Stars beat Montreal 2-1 at Montreal
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The Tlatelolco massacre was a government massacre of student and protesters that took place during the afternoon and night.
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A planned parade in Derry to protest at the allocation of houses, jobs and the limited fanchise in local government elections.
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The Detroit Tigers win the 1968 World Series.
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27 soldiers serving brig time attempt to stage a sit in protesting prision condition all are tried as mutineers
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Led Zeppelin makes their first live performance, at Surrey University in England.
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San Jose state athletes Tomme Smith and John Carlos raise their fists in the black power salute during their medal ceremony to protest the treatment of African American. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country.
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Organized and led by Vietnam verterans held in San Francisco