1967 1969

What Happened This Year 1968

All Events 124 Births 574 Deaths 218

People Who Died in 1968

Cathy Lewis

American actress with notable radio work

Born

December 27th, 1916 108 years ago

Died

1968 57 years ago — 52 years old

An actress primarily associated with radio, gained prominence in the early to mid-20th century. Featured prominently on the popular radio program "My Favorite Husband" alongside Lucille Ball. Transitioned to television, performing in series such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Twilight Zone." Worked in film as well, contributing to various productions throughout a lengthy career in entertainment.

Unto Mononen

Finnish musician and composer

Born

October 23rd, 1930 95 years ago

Died

1968 57 years ago — 38 years old

Born in 1930, a Finnish musician and composer made significant contributions to the genre of Finnish folk and pop music. His career spanned several decades, during which numerous songs became popular in Finland. Some compositions, such as 'Jokainen Ero' and 'Ruislinnun Rakkaus,' gained widespread acclaim and are still celebrated today. Mononen also performed in various Finnish venues, sharing traditional and contemporary music styles. His work blended elements of Finnish folklore with modern influences, contributing to the rich tapestry of Finnish music.