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The Search for Harold Holt - Called Off
The search for then missing Prime Minister Harold Holt, is called off and ceased entirely, declaring his presumed drowning. -
Seekers named Australian's of The Year
The Seekers, Australian pop/folk band of the 60's were named Australian's of the Year for their contributions to the Arts. -
Vietnam War - First Battle of Saigon (FIN)
The battle of Saigon was concluded on this day in 1968. -
Assination of Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King, Jr. is shot dead at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Riots erupt in major American cities, lasting for several days afterwards.. -
Changes to Sydney Water
Fluoridation of Sydney's water supply begins -
Jim Cairns - No Luck
Jim Cairns unsuccessfully challenges Gough Whitlam for leadership of the Australian Labor Party. -
Shooting of Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy is shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California by Sirhan Sirhan. Kennedy dies from his injuries the next day. -
Australia Wins Rugby League World Cup
Australia wins the 1968 Rugby League World Cup when they beat France (20–2) in the final at the SCG. -
Saddam's rise to Power
Saddam Hussein becomes Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council in Iraq after a coup d'état. (an unconstitutional deposition of a government) -
Queensland Premier dies in office
The Premier of Queensland, Jack Pizzey, dies in office. -
New Devlopments in Transport - Australia
The standard gauge rail line between Perth and Kalgoorlie is completed. -
The Beginning for Led Zeppelin
September 7 - Led Zeppelin performs for the first time; at their first show, they are billed as The New Yardbirds (the Yardbirds had disbanded two months earlier, and guitarist Jimmy Page subsequently formed this new group). -
1968 Summer Olympics
Summer Olympics commences in New Mexico. -
Summer Olympics "Black Power" Controversey
After the 200m event at the Olympics, on the podium the two African-American athletes (Tommie Smith and John Carlos) raised their fists in a salute to "Power to the People". This caused a lot of controversy around the world and the two athletes were sent home. -
President Nixon
Nixon defeats Hubert in the 1968 US Presidential Election. -
The King Returns
The '68 Comeback Special marks the concert return of Elvis Presley.
