-
Nguyen Van Lem Execution
Officer Nguyen Van Lem of Viet Cong is executed by South Vietnamese National Police Chief Nguyen Ngoc Loan. A photo was taken of the execution by Eddie Abrams making headlines around the world and swaying US public opinion against the war. -
Nixon Declares Candidacy
Richard M. Nixon announces his candidacy for presidency. -
Period: to
Timeline
-
Winter Olympics
The beginning of the 1968 Winter Olympics held in Grenoble, France. -
Orangeburg Massacre
Three college students were killied during a civil rights protest at a white-only bowling alley in Orangeburg, South Carolina after being broken up by highway patrolmen. -
Madison Square Garden
The opening of Madison Square Garden in New York City. -
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive is halted as US and South Vietnam troops recapture the ancient capital Hue from communist forces. -
Ha My Massacre
The day of the Ha My Massacre conducted by the Soth Korean Marines on unarmed citizens in Ha My Village, Quang Nam in South Vietnam. The victims were 135 women, children, and elders from 30 different households.
