Historical Events
Noël Coward's Sweet Potato
"Noël Coward's Sweet Potato" closes at Barrymore Theater, NYC, after 17 performances
- Enriqueta Basilio, Mexican track and field athlete becomes 1st woman to light Olympic flame at 19th Summer Olympics, in Mexico City, Mexico
- Equatorial Guinea (Spanish Guinea) declares independence from Spain
- IXX Summer Olympic Games open at Mexico City, Mexico; first Olympics in Latin America
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Rich, American actor (Eight is Enough - "Nicholas"; Code Red; Gun Shy), born in New York City (d. 2023)
- Bill Auberlen, American race car driver, born in Redondo Beach, California
- Charles Anthony, American CFL defensive back (Toronto Argonauts), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
Hugh Jackman (55 years old)
Australian stage and screen actor and singer (The Boy from Oz; X-Men -"Wolverine"; The Greatest Showman; Kate And Leopold), born in Sydney, Australia
- Leon Lett, American NFL defensive tackle and coach (Dallas Cowboys), born in Mobile, Alabama
About October 12, 1968
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hey Jude - The Beatles
#1 Song: Those Were The Days - Mary Hopkin
