What Happened on November 13, 1968

Historical Events

Elvin Hayes

As a rookie, future Basketball Hall of Fame forward Elvin Hayes scores 54 points in San Diego Rockets' 122-120 win over Detroit Pistons, a career-high

Gibson NL MVP

Bob Gibson edges Pete Rose to win NL MVP

  • William Craig, Home Affairs Minister, bans all marches, with the exception of 'customary' parades, in Derry, Northern Ireland; the exception of 'customary' parades meant that Loyalist institutions could parade but civil rights marches could not
1968 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Fitzpatrick, NHL goalie (Florida Panthers), born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Pat Hentgen, pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Tami Whitlinger-Jones, American tennis star (1995 Futures-Sedona), born in Neenah, Wisconsin
Born in 1968
1968 Highlights

About November 13, 1968

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