Historical Events
- "Her First Roman" closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 17 performances
- A banned march in Derry, North Ireland, by members of the Derry Citizen's Action Committee (DCAC) is joined by thousands; due to the number of people taking part, the Royal Ulster Constabulary is unable to prevent it
Famous Birthdays
- Brandi Brandt, American Playboy playmate (October, 1987). convicted of drug smuggling, born in Santa Clara, California
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Hess, Swiss composer, dies at 56
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About November 2, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
- #1 Song: With A Little Help From My Friends - Joe Cocker