Historical Events
- Motion Picture Association of America adopts film rating system
- Rioting continues in Derry, Northern Ireland after Royal Ulster Constabulary put down civil rights march two days earlier
Famous Birthdays
- Erick Anderson, American NFL linebacker (Washington Redskins), born in Long Beach, California
Thom Yorke (55 years old)
British musician and singer (Radiohead - "Creep"; "Paranoid Android"), born in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
Born in 1968
1968 Highlights
About October 7, 1968
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 5 months and 22 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