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  1. 3rd May 1968

    The US and North Vietnam finally agree where to hold peace talks.

  2. 2nd May 1968

    In France, Nanterre University is closed. Israel celebrates its 20th anniversary.

  3. 1st May 1968

    On its fortieth anniversary, the Flying Scotsman runs non-stop from London to Edinburgh.

  4. 30th April 1968

    Police break up the student uprising at Columbia University.

  5. 29th April 1968

    Ralph Abernathy delivers his first speech since taking over from Martin Luther King.

  6. 28th April 1968

    Thousands march through London to protest against Enoch Powell.

  7. 27th April 1968

    Martin Luther King's widow delivers his 10 Commandments on Vietnam.

  8. 26th April 1968

    The American base at Khe Sanh in Vietnam is shown not to be as safe as previously thought.

  9. 25th April 1968

    Ethnic minorities speak out against Enoch Powell.

  10. 24th April 1968

    The International Olympic Committee withdraws South Africa's invitation to Mexico City.

  11. 23rd April 1968

    Dockers march on Parliament in support of Enoch Powell. Decimal coins are introduced.

  12. 22nd April 1968

    Steel workers strike in support of Enoch Powell.

  13. 21st April 1968

    In Trafalgar Square, 5,000 people protest against the military junta in Greece.

  14. 20th April 1968

    Enoch Powell delivers his notorious Rivers of Blood speech.

  15. 19th April 1968

    PM Harold Wilson takes a tough line with the unions.

  16. 18th April 1968

    Greeks protest at the ruling junta as the first anniversary of their coup approaches.

  17. 17th April 1968

    Decimalisation of the UK's currency begins and conductor Sir John Barbirolli retires.

  18. 16th April 1968

    America announces the beginning of the slow process of returning Vietnam to the Vietnamese

  19. 15th April 1968

    Aldermaston marchers reach London and the FBI close in on Martin Luther King's killer.

  20. 14th April 1968

    On Easter Sunday, the pope condemns the war in Vietnam.

  21. 13th April 1968

    The first of a series of major Mafia trials begins in Sicily.

  22. 12th April 1968

    A human rights pilgrimage to Canterbury continues and Blackpool holidays are under threat.

  23. 11th April 1968

    America's Civil Rights Bill is signed by President Lyndon B Johnson.

  24. 10th April 1968

    The TUC ignores the government pay ceilings and London Transport is accused of racism.

  25. 9th April 1968

    Martin Luther King's funeral takes place. Labour details the Race Relations Bill.

  26. 8th April 1968

    Hanoi and Washington enter into talks. A Boeing 707 plane crashes at Heathrow.

  27. 7th April 1968

    Palm Sunday is declared a day of mourning for Martin Luther King as rioting continues.

  28. 6th April 1968

    Sammy Davis Jnr pleads for the rioting to stop in America.

  29. 5th April 1968

    Riots rage in America following the death of Dr Martin Luther King.

  30. 4th April 1968

    The assassination of Dr Martin Luther King in Memphis marks a dark day in American history

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