What happened on Friday November 08, 1968?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1968:

• MPAA Introduces Film Rating System The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) implemented a new film rating system, categorizing movies as 'G', 'M', 'R', or 'X'. The 'M' rating would later evolve into the 'PG' (parental guidance suggested) classification, revolutionizing movie content guidance for audiences.
• Vienna Convention on Road Traffic Signed The Vienna Convention on Road Traffic was signed, establishing a landmark international agreement to standardize traffic rules and improve road safety across participating nations. This treaty aimed to create uniform traffic regulations, road signs, and signals to facilitate smoother and safer international road travel.
• Cynthia Lennon Divorces John Lennon Cynthia Lennon was officially granted a divorce from John Lennon, marking the end of their marriage and a significant personal milestone in the life of the Beatles member.

Events in 1968

November 08, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1968

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1968

November 08, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 313th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1968 can also be written as 11/8/1968 in the US and as 8/11/1968 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1968 in November 1968 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1968:

• Parker Posey

  Parker Posey is an acclaimed American actress known for her distinctive roles in independent films, often referred to as the 'Queen of...

• José Offerman

  José Offerman was a prominent Dominican professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball, known for his career as an...

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on November 8th

Famous people died on November 08, 1968:

• Wendell Corey

  Prominent American film actor of the 1950s, known for his supporting roles in classic Hitchcock thriller Rear Window and Oscar-nominated...

• Peter Mohr Dam

  Faroese educator and politician, 3rd prime minister of the faroe islands (b. 1898).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on November 8th

November 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
4. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
5. Johnny Nash - Hold Me Tight

November 08, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1968 was The Good, The Bad And The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
2. Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
3. Barry Ryan - Eloise
4. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
5. The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine

November 08, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 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 November 4th and November 10th.

1. James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
2. Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
3. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
4. Jerry Butler - Hey, Western Union Man
5. The Unifics - Court Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 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 November 08, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 06:43 pm and setting at 10:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Dec 04, 1968.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1968

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Someone born on November 08, 1968 is:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 25 days old,

or 2947 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20630 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 08, 1968?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 08, 1968.

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