Historical Events
Sports History
1st AL pitcher to win MVP, Denny McLain (wins unanimously)
Election of Interest
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. re-elected as congressman from New York in general election
Election of Interest
Republican candidate Richard Nixon is elected President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate Hubert Humphrey and Independent candidate George Wallace
Famous Birthdays
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Spanish actress (A Walk in the Clouds), born in Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Bob Dahl, American NFL guard (Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Cary Blanchard, American NFL kicker (Indianapolis Colts), born in Fort Worth, Texas (d. 2016)
- Malcolm Frank, CFL cornerback (Edmonton Eskimos)
Sam Rockwell (55 years old)
American actor (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), born in Daly, California
Famous Deaths
- Estelle Hemsley, American actress (Leech Woman, Take a Giant Step), dies at 81
- Robert Ayres, actor (Battle Beneath the Earth), dies at 54
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About November 5, 1968
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 19 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
