What happened on Monday November 11, 1968?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1968:

• Vietnam War: Operation Commando Hunt The United States military initiated Operation Commando Hunt, a strategic campaign designed to disrupt and interdict North Vietnamese supply lines and troop movements along the Ho Chi Minh Trail through Laos into South Vietnam. This operation was part of the broader military efforts to weaken the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army's logistical capabilities.
• Lennon and Ono's Controversial Album Cover John Lennon and Yoko Ono released their experimental album '2 Virgins' featuring a provocative nude cover photograph of themselves, which challenged artistic and social norms of the late 1960s.
• Maldives Becomes a Republic The Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, transitioned from a sultanate to a republic, marking a significant political transformation in its governance structure and national identity.
• Ron Hill's 10-Mile Running Record British long-distance runner Ron Hill set a remarkable record in the 10-mile run, completing the distance in 46 minutes and 44 seconds at Leicester, England, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• David L. Cook Brief mention of David L. Cook, an American singer and comedian active during this period.

Events in 1968

November 11, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1968

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1968

November 11, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 316th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

November 11, 1968 in November 1968 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1968:

• Lavell Crawford

  Popular American stand-up comedian and actor, known for his distinctive comedy style and appearances in TV shows and movies.

• Peaches

  Canadian-German electronic musician, singer-songwriter, DJ, and actress known for her avant-garde music and performance art.

• Andy Abad

  American musician and guitarist for the rock band Shadowfax, known for his contributions to the rock music scene.

• Jérôme Anthony

  French television presenter and radio host specializing in cooking and lifestyle programming, with a significant media presence in France.

• Diego Fuser

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on November 11th

Famous people died on November 11, 1968:

• Jeanne Demessieux

  Renowned French pianist, organist, and composer known for her exceptional musical talent and contributions to classical music.

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on November 11th

November 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. The Beatles - Hey Jude
2. Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
4. Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
5. Johnny Nash - Hold Me Tight

November 11, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 1968 was The Good, The Bad And The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

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 11, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 1968 was Hey, Western Union Man by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th 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 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1968 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 11, 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 11, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 12:52 pm.

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 11, 1968

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Someone born on November 11, 1968 is:

56 years 6 months old,

or 678 months and 13 days old,

or 2949 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20648 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1968?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 11, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 11, 1968.

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