What Happened on November 11, 1968

Historical Events

Lennon and Ono Nude

John Lennon and Yoko Ono appear nude on cover of "Two Virgins" album

  • Maldives (in Indian Ocean) becomes a republic
  • Ron Hill sets record 10-mile run (46:44) at Leicester England

Famous Birthdays

  • David L. Cook, American Christian country singer and comedian, born in Pascagoula, Mississippi
  • John Jett, American NFL punter (Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions), born in Richmond, Virginia
  • Lin Elliott, American NFL kicker (KC Chiefs), born in Euless, Texas
  • Wyatt Pauley, Ecuadorean rocker (Linear-I Never Felt This Way, Lies), born in Ecuador

Famous Deaths

  • Janet Sobel [Jennie Olechovsky], Ukrainian-American abstract expressionist and drip-paint pioneering artist (Milky Way), dies at 75
  • Jeanne Demessieux, French organist and composer (Te Deum), dies at 47
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights

About November 11, 1968

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 9 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: The Good The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro & His Orchestra & Chorus