Today in History

Forty-three African nations sign the African Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty.

The United Nations Security Council issues formal ceasefire with Iraq.

Dodge Morgan sails solo nonstop around the world in 150 days.

President Ronald Reagan returns to the White House from hospital after recovery from an assassination attempt.

The Judiciary committee subpoenas President Richard Nixon to produce tapes for impeachment inquiry.

President Johnson signs the 1968 Civil Rights Act.

Folk singer Bob Dylan performs in New York City for the first time, opening for John Lee Hooker.

President Truman fires General Douglas MacArthur as head of United Nations forces in Korea.

Bill Irwin, actor and choreographer.

After two frustrating days of being repulsed and absorbing tremendous casualties, the Red Army finally takes the Seelow Heights north of Berlin.

Detachment 101 of the OSS–a guerrilla force–is activated in Burma.

Ellen Goodman, Pultizer Prize-winning columnist.

Joel Grey (Joe Katz), actor.