
1968Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian speed skater and physician[†]
Johann Olav Koss is a former speed skater from Norway. He won four Olympic gold medals, including three at the 1994 Winter Olympics in his home country.
On this day
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
In 1968, the world population was approximately 3,545,187,251 people[†]
Music on My Birthday
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 23, 1968, covering October 29, 1968.
Big Brother And The Holding Company
The Rascals
Jose Feliciano
The Chambers Brothers
Iron Butterfly
Glen Campbell
Jefferson Airplane
Cream
Arthur
Jimi Hendrix

1968Johann Olav Koss, Norwegian speed skater and physician[†]
Johann Olav Koss is a former speed skater from Norway. He won four Olympic gold medals, including three at the 1994 Winter Olympics in his home country.
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de Gaulle and Turkish Pres Sunay agree on desirability of detente
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