1968 in Wales
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1968 to Wales and its people.
See also 1967 in Wales, other events of 1968, 1969 in Wales and the list of years in Wales.
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[edit] Incumbents
- Prince of Wales - Charles, Prince of Wales
- Princess of Wales - vacant
- Secretary of State for Wales - George Thomas
- Archbishop of Wales - Glyn Simon
[edit] Events
- The Welsh Office acquires responsibility for historic monuments, and for the water supply in Wales.
- In the referendum on the Sunday opening of public houses, the counties of Anglesey, Caernarfon, Cardigan, Carmarthen and Merioneth vote to stay "dry".
- The Gittins Report recommends that all primary school children in Wales should have the opportunity to learn the Welsh language.
- The first bilingual (Welsh/English) postage stamp is issued.
- Hugh Cudlipp becomes Chairman of the International Publishing Corporation.
[edit] Arts and literature
- Welsh National Opera acquires a professional chorus.
- Cefn Cwrt Farm, Llangrannog, is purchased for use by the Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
- The Drama Tent is introduced to the Eisteddfod field.
- Cwmni Theatr Cymru is formed in Bangor.
- Rachel Thomas is awarded the OBE for services to Wales.
- Teenager Mary Hopkin shoots to fame after her appearance on Opportunity Knocks.
[edit] Awards
- National Eisteddfod of Wales (held in Barry)
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair - Bryn Williams
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown - Haydn Lewis
- National Eisteddfod of Wales: Prose Medal - Eigra Lewis Roberts
[edit] New books
- Ewart Alexander - Omri's Burning
- Islwyn Ffowc Elis - Y Blaned Dirion
- Menna Gallie - Travels with a Duchess
- Glyn Jones - The Dragon Has Two Tongues
- Gwyn Thomas - A Few Selected Exits
- Emlyn Williams - Beyond Belief: A Chronicle of Murder and its Detection
[edit] Music
- "Delilah", "Help Yourself" and "Love Me Tonight" are hits for Tom Jones.
- "Bend Me, Shape Me" and "High in the Sky" are hits for Amen Corner.
- Badfinger sign for the Beatles' Apple label.
[edit] Film
- Richard Burton and Donald Houston appear in Where Eagles Dare.
- Anthony Hopkins makes his first big-screen impact in The Lion in Winter, appearing alongside Timothy Dalton.
- Hywel Bennett stars in Twisted Nerve.
- Harry Secombe appears in Oliver!.
[edit] Broadcasting
[edit] Welsh language television
[edit] English language television
[edit] Sports
- Boxing - Howard Winstone wins the World Featherweight title.
- 1968 Summer Olympics - Richard Meade wins a gold medal as part of the British equestrian team in the Team Three-Day Event.David Broome takes a bronze in the Individual Jumping Grand Prix.
- Rugby union - Jeff Young makes his international debut against Scotland.
[edit] Births
- March 28 - Jon Lee, musician (d. 2002)
- May 29 - Jessica Morden, politician
- July 22 - Rhys Ifans, actor
- June 13 - David Gray, musician
- July 30 - Sean Moore, musician
- September 23 - Adam Price, politician
- date unknown - Trevor Rees-Jones, bodyguard to Diana, Princess of Wales
[edit] Deaths
- February 6 - James Gomer Berry, Viscount Kemsley
- May 3 - Ness Edwards, politician
- July 16 - William Evans (Wil Ifan), poet
- August 28 - Arthur Henderson, Baron Rowley, politician
- November 17 - Carey Morris, artist
- November 20 - David Grenfell, politician
- December 24 - David James Jones (Gwenallt), poet
- date unknown
- Arthur Horner, politician
- Dafydd Jones (Isfoel), poet
- William Williams (Crwys), poet
