Today in History for 23rd July 1968

Historical Events

Events 1 - 3 of 3

- Fred Blasie wins 5th wrestling world championship belt
- PLO's 1st hijacking of an El Al plane
- Race riot in Cleveland, 11 including 3 cops killed

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 9 of 9

- Amy Fruwirth, Cypress CA, LPGA golfer (1995 McCall's LPGA-4th)
- Beth Ehlers, Queens NY, actress (Harley Cooper-Guiding Light, Hunger)
- Christopher "Chris" Kerber, Collingswood NJ, rower (Olympics-1996)
- Douglas Craft, CFL defensive back (Montreal Alouettes)
- Elden Campbell, NBA forward/center (LA Lakers)
- Gary Payton, NBA guard (Seattle Supersonics)
- Nick Menza, American musician, drummer
- Stefan Figliuzzi, hockey forward (Team Italy 1998)
- Stephane Seymour, model (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover-1988)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Don Lillis, NFL president (NY Jets)
- Henry Hallett Dale, physiologist, dies

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