The #1 country song on August 26, 1968

Mama Tried By Merle Haggard

Other #1 songs on August 26, 1968

#1 Hit Song

People Got to Be Free
The Rascals

UK #1 Song

Do It Again
The Beach Boys

#1 R&B Song

You're All I Need to Get By
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Notable August 26 birthdays in the 1960s

Jayson Brinkler
Photographer
Born August 26, 1970

Chris Burke
TV Actor
Born August 26, 1965

David Anthony
Comedian
Born August 26, 1967

Bob Mionske
Cyclist
Born August 26, 1962

Kari Lizer
TV Producer
Born August 26, 1961

Ola Ray
Model
Born August 26, 1960

Fred Barber
Soccer Player
Born August 26, 1963