What Happened on November 12, 1968

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Al Pacino stars in "Deadly Circle of Violence", an episode of the ABC television series NYPD

  • KSEL (now KAMC) TV channel 28 in Lubbock, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • US Supreme Court: Epperson v. Arkansas, court declares unconstitutional Arkansas law banning teaching evolution in public schools

Famous Birthdays

  • Aaron Stainthorpe, British singer (My Dying Bride), born in England, United Kingdom
  • Aya Hisakawa, Japanese voice actress and singer, born in Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
  • Glenn Gilberti, American professional wrestler, born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Irina Privalova, Russian runner, born in Malakhovka, Soviet Union
  • Nick D'Virgilio, American progressive rock drummer (Spock's Beard), born in Whittier, California

Sammy Sosa (55 years old)

Dominican baseball outfielder (Chicago Cubs), born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic


About November 12, 1968

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 16 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