What happened in November 1968?
The top front-page story of each day in November 1968, as it was reported at the time. Click a date to see that day’s full front page and the matching birthday books.
- Nov 1🎭 The David Show Opens – A new play on a biblical theme, 'The David Show,' debuts on Macdougal St. featuring Tom Keena in the title role.
- Nov 2🌍 U.N. Mideast Peace Proposal – U.S. proposes a wider U.N. role in Mideast peace during an urgent session to address cease-fire violations.
- Nov 3🚀 Apollo Shapes Up – NASA's head confirms December lunar orbit is still possible despite previous mission challenges.
- Nov 4🏁 Hill Wins Grand Prix – Briton Graham Hill captures the World Driving Crown at the Grand Prix of Mexico, averaging 103.57 M.P.H.
- Nov 5🗳️ Close Presidential Race – Nation votes today in a tight presidential race, with late polls indicating no clear winner expected.
- Nov 6🗳️ Democrats Keep Senate – Democrats maintain control of the Senate, while Republicans gain at least four seats in the midterm elections.
- Nov 7🗳️ Nixon Wins Presidency – Richard Nixon wins the U.S. presidency by a narrow margin, calling for national unity and an open administration.
- Nov 8🎬 Godard's New Film – Jean-Luc Godard contributes a humorous segment to 'The Oldest Profession,' a film about whoredom through the ages, showcasing his unique style.
- Nov 9🏀 Lakers Win Close Game – Lakers defeat Knicks 102-100 with Jerry West scoring crucial free throws in the final seconds of the match.
- Nov 10🏇 Gallant Bloom Wins – Gallant Bloom wins the Gardenia, beating Shuvee by a length and a quarter in a $183,570 race.
- Nov 11🔬 New Electronic Device – A new glassy electronic device may surpass the transistor, potentially revolutionizing technology.
- Nov 12🏇 U.S. Wins Nations' Cup – U.S. riders triumph in Nations' Cup team jumping, with Britain second and Canada third, showcasing equestrian talent.
- Nov 13🌕 Apollo 8 Moon Mission – Apollo 8 astronauts are set to orbit the Moon ten times next month, a precursor to the first manned landing in 1969.
- Nov 14🗿 Sculpture Debate in Mexico – Nineteen sculptures line the route to the Olympic Village in Mexico, gaining acclaim, especially for a Belgian piece.
- Nov 15🎓 Yale Goes Coed – Yale University announces it will admit 500 undergraduate girls starting in September 1969, marking a significant shift in its admissions policy.
- Nov 16🔬 Laser Printing Innovation – A high-speed laser printing process is introduced, allowing serial publication without plates, showcasing technological advancement.
- Nov 17🌍 New Method Aids Detection – A new technique distinguishes earthquakes from underground blasts using seismic wave studies, enhancing detection capabilities.
- Nov 18🌾 Cuba's Early Sugar Harvest – Cuba begins its earliest sugar harvest, but production is expected to lag behind ambitious targets due to economic challenges.
- Nov 19🌋 Galapagos Eruption Impact – Life on Galapagos Isle survives volcanic blast; rare animals and trees spared from eruption's effects.
- Nov 20🌌 Pulsar Discovered – Astronomers find a pulsar at the site of a neutron star in the Crab Nebula, confirming theories about celestial 'cinders'.
- Nov 21🏛️ France Rejoins NATO – France moves towards renewed cooperation with NATO, prompted by Soviet actions, enhancing aerial and naval collaboration.
- Nov 22🚀 Soviet Space Advances – Soviet 'Rocket City' focuses on mass production of space devices, reflecting the nation's expanding space ambitions.
- Nov 23✈️ Jet Hits Bay Safely – A Japanese airliner crashed into San Francisco Bay, but all 107 passengers and crew members aboard were rescued unharmed.
- Nov 24🎭 Paul Taylor's Dance – Paul Taylor presents a double bill featuring 'Party Mix' and 'Orbs', showcasing a sense of fun and serene choreography.
- Nov 25🏌️ Cerrudo Wins Cajun Golf – Cerrudo wins the Cajun Golf tournament by four shots, setting a new record with a total score of 270.
- Nov 26🚀 Manned Moon Mission Planned – Russians prepare for a manned mission around the Moon, confirming survival against radiation levels in space.
- Nov 27🏀 Knicks Beat Lakers – Knicks defeat Lakers 104-100 with a strong finish in the final minutes of the game at Madison Square Garden.
- Nov 28🏛️ Lloyd's Admits Americans – Lloyd's of London welcomes its first two American members, marking a significant shift in its membership policy.
- Nov 29🌍 Earthquake and Climate Link – Scientist suggests a connection between Earth's spinning wobbles and earthquakes, hinting at climate change impacts.
- Nov 30🏛️ California Arts School Opens – California Institute of the Arts is set to open in 1970 in Valencia, a planned town, marking a significant cultural development.
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