Today in history 68
1968 was a significant year in world history! Here are some of the notable events that took place on this day:
March 29, 1968
- My Lai Massacre: American soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, 23rd (Americal) Infantry Division, kill between 347 and 504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, mostly women and children, in the village of My Lai, South Vietnam. The massacre is discovered in November 1969, and it sparks widespread outrage and protests against the Vietnam War.
- Apollo 6 Launch: NASA launches Apollo 6, an unmanned test flight of the Saturn V rocket, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission is intended to test the rocket's performance and prepare it for future manned missions to the Moon.
- Student Protests in France: Students in France begin a series of protests and demonstrations against the government's plans to reform the education system. The protests eventually spread to other parts of the country and become a major challenge to the government.
These are just a few of the significant events that took place on March 29, 1968. It was a tumultuous year, marked by protests, wars, and social change.