What happened on Wednesday, October 2, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1968:

• Tlatelolco Massacre: Student Suppression in Mexico On October 2, 1968, Mexican military and police forces opened fire on unarmed students and civilians protesting in Mexico City's Plaza de las Tres Culturas, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries. The government initially reported 32 deaths, but estimates suggest the actual toll was between 300 and 400. This event is considered a significant moment in Mexico's history, highlighting the government's repressive measures against political dissent. source: apnews.com
• Bob Gibson sets World Series strikeout record with 17 In Game 1 of the 1968 World Series, Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals struck out 17 batters, setting a new World Series record. He pitched a one-hit shutout against the Detroit Tigers, leading the Cardinals to a 4–0 victory. source: mlb.com

Events in 1968

October 02, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1968

October 02, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1968 can also be written as 10/2/1968 in the US and as 2/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1968:

• Tlatelolco Massacre

  Tragic historical event where Mexican government forces killed 30-300 civilians and students in Mexico City, a key moment in the Mexican...

• Jana Novotná

  Czech tennis player renowned for her exceptional serve-and-volley style and Wimbledon success.

• Mark James Crear

  Olympic silver medalist in 110m hurdles from San Francisco, California.

• Victoria Derbyshire

  Prominent British journalist and broadcaster, known for her impactful work on BBC News.

• Range Murata

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1968:

• Marcel Duchamp

  French artist, best known for his irreverent work.

• Enrico Mirti della Valle

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Jeannie C. Riley - Harper Valley P.T.A.
3. The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Fire
4. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
5. The O'Kaysions - Girl Watcher

October 02, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
2. Casuals - Jesamine
3. Leapy Lee - Little Arrows
4. Union Gap - Lady Willpower

October 02, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1968 was Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1) by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
2. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
3. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Special Occasion
5. The Temptations - Please Return Your Love To Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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October 02, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1968 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 1968 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 02, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:07 pm and setting at 03:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Oct 06, 1968.

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Someone born on October 02, 1968 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 1 day old,

or 3017 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21124 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1968?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1968.

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