What happened on Monday November 11, 1968?

About November 11th, 1968, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: November 11th, 1968 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Hey Jude by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro
  • Popular movie: Teorema directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini

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November 11, 1968: What happened on that day?


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.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was November 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.

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Who was born on November 11, 1968?


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

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November 11, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


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.

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November 11, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 11, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 11th and November 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - Hey Jude youtube
  2. - Those Were The Days youtube
  3. - Love Child youtube
  4. - Magic Carpet Ride youtube
  5. - Hold Me Tight youtube

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. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly youtube
  2. - With A Little Help From My Friends youtube
  3. - Eloise youtube
  4. - Those Were The Days youtube
  5. - This Old Heart Of Mine youtube

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. - Hey, Western Union Man
  2. - Who's Making Love youtube
  3. - Court Of Love
  4. - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
  5. - Little Green Apples youtube
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November 11, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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November 11, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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November 11, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on November 11, 1968?


Someone born on November 11, 1968 is:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 22 days old,

or 2946 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20627 days old,

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

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