What Happened on November 1, 1968

Historical Events

Sports History

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain is named unanimous AL Cy Young Award winner after finishing MLB season, 31-6 for World Series winning Tigers

  • Motion Picture Association of America introduces rating system (G, M, R, X)

Music History

Musical revue "Noël Coward's Sweet Potato" opens at Booth Theater, NYC; runs for 36 performances

  • University of Suriname opens
1968 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Kent Graham, American NFL quarterback (New York Giants), born in Winfield, Illinois
  • Park Shin-yang, South Korean actor (The Letter, A Promise), born in Gonghang-dong, Seoul
Born in 1968

Famous Deaths

  • Georgios Papandreou, Greek politician and Prime Minister of Greece (1944–45, 1963, 1964–65 dies at 80
1968 Highlights

About November 1, 1968

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker