Historical Events
- American Bob Seagren, Claus Schiprowski of West Germany and East German Wolfgang Nordwig all record 5.40m in the final of the pole vault at the Mexico City Olympics; Seagren awarded gold on countback
Black Power Salute
Americans Tommie Smith (gold 19.83 WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans
- China reports removal of president Li Sjao-tji
- Czechoslovakia & Russian "accord" rules allies Soviet forces
- Jim Dorey sets Toronto Maple Leaf penalty records (48 mins on 9 penalties in a game & 44 minutes on 7 penalties in a period)
- Milwaukee Bucks play their 1st game losing 89-84 to Chicago Bulls
- The People's Democracy (PD), formed on Oct 9, organise a march of 1,300 students from the Queen's University of Belfast to the City Hall in the centre of the city, Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Elsa Zylberstein, French actress
- Randall Batinkoff, American actor (For Keeps), born in Monticello, New York
About October 16, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 6 months and 11 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
