Historical Events
- Londonderry Corporation agreed to a Nationalist request to introduce a points system in the allocation of public sector housing in Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Jose Offerman, Dominican infielder (KC Royals), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
- Keith Jones, Canadian NHL right wing, 1992-2000 (Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, and 1 other team), broadcaster. 2005-23 (NBC, Philadelphia Flyers), and team executive, 2023-present (Philadelphia), born in Brantford, Ontario
- Michelle Kline, American speed skater (Olympics 1994), born in Golden Valley, Minnesota
- Parker Posey, American actress (Tess Shelby-As the World Turns), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sergio Porrini, Italian footballer, born in Milan, Italy
- Zara Whites, Dutch actress, born in Hoeksche Waard, Netherlands
Famous Divorces
John Lennon
Cynthia Lennon is granted a divorce from The Beatles member John Lennon
Famous Deaths
- James "Kokomo" Arnold, American blues slide guitarist, and singer, dies at 67 [or 72]
- Wendell Corey, American actor (Rear Window, 11th Hour, Peck's Bad Girl), dies from a liver ailment at 54
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About November 8, 1968
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
#1 Song: The Good The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro & His Orchestra & Chorus
