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

[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

[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

[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

[edit] Broadcasting

  • HTV takes over the commercial television franchise from TWW.

[edit] Welsh language television

[edit] English language television

[edit] Sports

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

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