What Happened on November 16, 1968

Historical Events

  • The Derry Citizens Action Committee defies a ban on marches in Derry, Northern Ireland, by marching with an estimated 15,000 people

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Haney, American baseball pitcher (KC Royals), born in Baltimore, Maryland
  • Ebrahim Essop-Adam, cricketer (one ODI for Zimbabwe 1992)
  • Vlado Ĺ ola, Croatian handball goalkeeper
Born in 1968

Famous Deaths

  • Greet Hofmans, faith healer of Dutch queen Juliana, dies at 74
  • Paul Coates, American columnist (Tonight! America After Dark), dies at 48
1968 Highlights

About November 16, 1968

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 12 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