What happened on Tuesday October 15, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1968:

• Black Power Salute at 1968 Mexico City Olympics During the Olympic men's 200 metres medal ceremony, African American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in a powerful Black Power salute, creating an iconic moment of civil rights protest on an international stage. Their gesture symbolized the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.
• Liu Shaoqi Stripped of Power in China Liu Shaoqi, the President of the People's Republic of China, was officially removed from all political powers during the Cultural Revolution. An editorial in the Communist Party newspaper *Red Flag* was broadcast over Peking Radio, marking a significant political purge within the Chinese leadership.
• Led Zeppelin's First Live Performance The legendary rock band Led Zeppelin made their debut live performance at Surrey University in England, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most influential rock bands in music history.
• Al Oerter Wins Fourth Olympic Discus Gold Al Oerter of the United States achieved an unprecedented feat by winning his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men's discus throw at the Mexico City Games, setting an Olympic record with a throw of 64.78 meters.
• Rodney Riots in Kingston, Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica experienced significant unrest with the Rodney Riots, which were triggered by the government's decision to ban Walter Rodney, a prominent academic and political activist, from entering the country.
• Didier Deschamps Born Didier Deschamps, who would later become a renowned French football player and successful national team coach, was born on this date.
• American League Expansion Draft During the American League expansion draft, the Kansas City team selected Roger Nelson, while the Pilots picked Don Mincher as part of the league's expansion efforts.

Events in 1968

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

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1968

October 15, 1968 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1968 can also be written as 10/15/1968 in the US and as 15/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1968:

• Vanessa Marcil

  Vanessa Marcil is an American actress best known for her roles in soap operas General Hospital and Beverly Hills, 90210.

• Didier Deschamps

  Didier Deschamps is a legendary French football player and coach who led France to World Cup victory in 1998 and Euro 2000.

• Laurent Hénart

  Laurent Hénart is a French politician who served as a member of France's National Assembly, representing the Meurthe-et-Moselle region and...

• Jyrki 69

  Jyrki 69 is a Finnish singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the gothic rock band The 69 Eyes, a prominent group in the...

• Rod Wishart

  Australian rugby league player.

• Matteo Garrone
• Kenneth C. Griffin

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1968:

• Virginia Lee Burton

  Renowned children's book author and illustrator, best known for classic works like 'Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel' and 'The Little...

• Antonio d'Emilia
• Oscar Rennebohm

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on October 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1968 was Those Were The Days by Mary Hopkin, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

October 15, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 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 October 14th and October 20th.

1. James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
2. Clarence Carter - Slip Away
3. Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
4. O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
5. The Impressions - Fool For You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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October 15, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 03:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 06, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1968.

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Someone born on October 15, 1968 is:

56 years 6 months old,

or 678 months and 29 days old,

or 2952 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20665 days old,

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

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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

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

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