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'68
13
Jun
Date
13 Jun (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 7 – 10 PM
Venue
The Parish Room, 400 Disney Way #337
Anaheim, CA, United States
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The year 1968 in Anaheim, California, was marked by significant political gatherings, historical music performances, and notable local developments.
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Major Historical Events
Music & Entertainment
•Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final California Speech: On March 16, 1968, just weeks before his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. held a press conference at the Disneyland Hotel and delivered a lunchtime speech at the Anaheim Convention Center for the California Democratic Council convention.
•Los Angeles Airways Flight 841 Crash: On May 22, 1968, a helicopter carrying 23 people crashed shortly after departing from the Disneyland heliport. All 23 people on board were killed when the aircraft suffered a mechanical failure over Paramount.
•The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Jimi Hendrix performed two legendary shows at the Anaheim Convention Center on February 9, 1968. The bill also included The Animals, Soft Machine, and Eire Apparent.
•Bee Gees American Debut: The Bee Gees performed their very first American concert at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 27, 1968.
•Disneyland Milestones:
•The park hosted its first-ever St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 1968.
•Mickey Mouse's 40th Birthday was officially celebrated on October 28, 1968.
•The Fox Cinemaland theatre opened its doors to the public this year.
•California Angels Season: The 1968 California Angels played their third season at Anaheim Stadium, finishing with a record of 67-95. Notable games included the home opener against the New York Yankees on April 17, 1968.
•Anaheim Stadium
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