Historical Events
Election of Interest
Bob Packwood is elected senator of Oregon
Sports History
David Pearson is declared NASCAR Grand National champion as Cale Yarborough wins season ending Peach State 200 at Jefferson, Georgia; Pearson finishes 126 points ahead of Bobby Isaac to secure his 2nd title
F1 World Champion
English Lotus driver Graham Hill wins his 2nd Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by taking out the Mexican Grand Prix at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez; wins title by 12 points from Scotsman Jackie Stewart
- Ex-Prime Minister of Greece Georgios Papandreou buried. 300,000 demonstrate against fascist junta
- New York Jets kicker Jim Turner lands 6 field goals and an extra point to beat Buffalo Bills, 25-21 at Shea Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Pettigrew, American athlete (World C'ship gold 400m 1991), born in Macon, Georgia (d. 2010)
- Debbie Rochon, Canadian actress (Tromeo & Juliet), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Kleber Mendonca Filho, Brazilian film director (Bacurau,), born in Recife, Brazil
- Lee Germon, New Zealand cricket wicketkeeper and captain (12 Tests, 29 dismissals; 37 ODIs), born in Christchurch, Canterbury
- Paul Quantrill, Canadian baseball pitcher and coach (MLB All Star 2001; Toronto Blue Jays), born in London, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Vern Stephens, American baseball shortstop (8 x MLB All Star; AL HR leader 1945; 3×AL RBI leader; St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox), dies of a heart attack at 48
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About November 3, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 16 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
