Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1968

1967 1969

What Happened This Year 1968

All Events 124 Births 574 Deaths 218

People Who Died in 1968

Cassandre

French painter and graphic designer

Born

January 24th, 1901 124 years ago

Died

1968 57 years ago — 67 years old

A prominent figure in the world of design and art, this painter specialized in poster art during the 1920s and 1930s. Renowned for a style that combined Art Deco and modernist elements, created iconic advertising posters for various brands. Contributed significantly to the development of typographic design, particularly with significant work in the field of commercial graphics. His illustrations often featured vibrant colors and geometric shapes that captured the spirit of the era. Worked not only in painting but also in fabric design and contributed murals for public spaces.

Norman Brookes

Australian tennis player and champion

Born

November 14th, 1877 147 years ago

Died

1968 57 years ago — 91 years old

Competed in tennis during the early 20th century, achieving significant success in both singles and doubles events. Won the men's singles title at the Australian Open in 1911 and paired with partner Anthony Wilding to capture the men's doubles title at Wimbledon in 1914. The performance in these tournaments established a strong competitive legacy in Australian tennis.