Prague residents surround Soviet tanks in front of the Czechoslovak Radio station building in central Prague during the first day of a Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia
It seems as though the Prague residents are trying to protect their territory by casually standing around soviet tanks. It almost seems like a protest to stop attack.
after returning home, became governor of Virginia in 1982, and later a senator for the same state. #
I find it ironic how they are both interested in economics and pursued a high standing job. I guess it runs in the family.
Soldiers cut a student's hair after he was arrested during the first hour and a half of shooting in the Tlatelolco area in Mexico City on October 3, 1968. Another student stands against the wall. #
I wonder why cutting hair is considered a punishment after a crime such as shooting has been done.
the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968.
What a great way to end the year. Having done an accomplishment as big as this deserves a standing ovation.Who knew it could be possible.
The American trio was backed by the West German Rolf Hans Mueller big band and was celebrated with thundering applause.
It's amazing that these girls made it this far in their singing career especially since they are women and colored.
A Look Back at 1968
It's crazy to think that so many important events happened in 1968. From the assassination of MLK to NASA sending a man to the moon in back, 1968 is full of historical events.