March 8th to March 14th
Friday, March 8th, 1968 - Bill Graham, owner of San Francisco's legendary rock ballroom, the "Fillmore", opens "Fillmore East" in New York City. Opening night performers include Tim Buckley, Albert King, and Janis Joplin.
Saturday, March 9th, 1968 - U.S. General William C. Westmoreland requests 206,000 additional troops for the Vietnam War, sparking heated debate among government officials.
Sunday, March 10th, 1968 - In Delano, California labor leader and civil rights acitivist César Chavez is joined by Robert F. Kennedy and 8,000 other supporters as he ends his 25-day fast protesting the treatment of farm workers.
Monday, March 11th, 1968 - In Warsaw, Poland, tens of thousands of citizens fight with police to protest government censorship and interference in cultural affairs. Protests continue throughout the month of March in the form of strikes and large demonstrations.
Tuesday, March 12th, 1968 - The New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary is held, and anti-war candidate Eugene McCarthy (D. Minn.) pulls a major upset by making an unexpectedly strong showing against President Johnson. McCarthy garners 42% of the vote against Johnson's 49%.
Wednesday, March 13th, 1968 - The worst epidemic in British history of livestock Hoof and Mouth Disease is declared over by the Agriculture Ministry. 422,000 cattle, sheep, and pigs had been destroyed since the outbreak began in October of 1967.
Thursday, March 14th, 1968 - ABC television airs its final episode of "Batman", starring Adam West and Bert Ward as Batman & Robin. The show premiered on January 12th, 1966.