Historical Events
Belfast Students March
2,000 students from Queen's University Belfast try to march to Belfast City Hall in protest against 'police brutality', but blocked by loyalists led by Ian Paisley; leads for formation of student civil rights group People's Democracy
- Government seizes oil fields in Peru
- WKMU TV channel 21 in Murray, KY (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Vickie Perks, British rock vocalist (Fuzzbox; Vix 'n the Kix), born in Birmingham, England
Famous Deaths
- Pierre Mulele, Congolese rebel leader, executed
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About October 9, 1968
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 6 months and 18 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
