Historical Events
Historic Event
2,000 students from Queen's University Belfast try to march to Belfast City Hall in protest against 'police brutality', but blocked by loyalists led by Ian Paisley; leads for formation of student civil rights group People's Democracy
- Government seizes oil fields in Peru
- WKMU TV channel 21 in Murray, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Vickie Perks, British rock vocalist (Fuzzbox; Vix 'n the Kix), born in Birmingham, England
Famous Deaths
- Pierre Mulele, Congolese rebel leader, executed
1968 Highlights
About October 9, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles- #1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
#1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
