What happened on Friday November 15, 1968?

Here's what happened on November 15, 1968:

• US Air Force Launches Operation Commando Hunt The United States Air Force initiated Operation Commando Hunt, a large-scale aerial bombing campaign targeting the Ho Chi Minh trail during the Vietnam War, aimed at disrupting North Vietnamese supply lines and military logistics.
• Publication of Ball Four Jim Bouton's groundbreaking and controversial baseball diary 'Ball Four' was first published, offering an unprecedented and candid insider's view of professional baseball that challenged the sport's traditional public image.
• Cleveland Transit System Pioneers Airport Direct Transit The Cleveland Transit System became the first transit system in the Western Hemisphere to provide direct rapid transit service connecting a city's downtown area to its major airport, marking a significant milestone in urban transportation infrastructure.

Events in 1968

November 15, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 15, 1968

Newspapers from Nov. 15, 1968

November 15, 1968 was a Friday and it was the 320th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 15, 1968 can also be written as 11/15/1968 in the US and as 15/11/1968 in UK and Europe.

November 15, 1968 in November 1968 calendar

Famous people born on November 15, 1968:

• Ol' Dirty Bastard

  Ol' Dirty Bastard, legendary rapper from Wu-Tang Clan, known for his unique style and influential hip-hop career.

• Kirsty Young

  Scottish television and radio presenter, most famous for hosting the iconic BBC Radio 4 program Desert Island Discs.

• Fausto Brizzi

  Prominent Italian film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his comedic works in Italian cinema.

• Jennifer Charles

  American producer and guitarist known for her work with Elysian Fields, performing in bands like Lvage and La Mar Enfortuna.

• Deborah S. Jin

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on November 15th

Famous people died on November 15, 1968:

• Charles Bacon

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on November 15th

November 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 15, 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 15, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 15, 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 15, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 15, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 15, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 15, 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 15, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:00 am and setting at 02:27 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 15, 1968

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Someone born on November 15, 1968 is:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 29 days old,

or 2947 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20634 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 15, 1968?

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 15, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 15, 1968.

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