Day By Day : June 30 - July 6
June 30 1968
On this day
Broadcast: June 30, 2008, 3mins A landmark victory for President De Gaulle's party in the second round of the French elections.
July 1 1968
On this day
Broadcast: July 1, 2008, 3mins Red rain falls over much of Britain.
July 2 1968
On this day
Broadcast: July 2, 2008, 3mins Yorkshire County Cricket club beat the touring Australians by an innings and 69 runs.
July 3 1968
On this day
Broadcast: July 3, 2008, 3mins Mixed marriages come under the spotlight.
July 4 1968
On this day
Broadcast: July 4, 2008, 3mins The round the world yachtsman Alec Rose returns from his 354 day journey.
July 5 1968
On this day
Broadcast: July 5, 2008, 3mins Rod Laver beats Tony Roche to win Wimbledon in straight sets.
July 6 1968
On this day
Broadcast: July 6, 2008, 3mins As 150,000 face starvation ten tons of relief supplies are airlifted into Biafra.