What happened on Wednesday October 16, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1968:

• 1968 Olympic Black Power Salute During the medal ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City, African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised black-gloved fists during the US national anthem to protest racial discrimination. Smith won the 200-meter race with a world-record time of 19.83 seconds, Carlos finished third with 20.10 seconds. Australian Peter Norman, who finished second, wore an Olympic Project for Human Rights pin in solidarity with their protest.
• First Japanese Nobel Prize in Literature Yasunari Kawabata becomes the first Japanese author to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, marking a significant milestone for Japanese literature and cultural recognition on the global stage.
• Rodney Riots in Kingston, Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica experiences significant unrest with the Rodney Riots, triggered by the government's decision to bar Walter Rodney, a prominent academic and political activist, from entering the country.
• Political Changes in China China reports the removal of President Li Sjao-tji, indicating significant internal political shifts during this period.
• Milwaukee Bucks First Game The Milwaukee Bucks play their inaugural NBA game, losing 89-84 to the Chicago Bulls, marking the beginning of the franchise's history.

Events in 1968

October 16, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1968

October 16, 1968 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1968 can also be written as 10/16/1968 in the US and as 16/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1968:

• Elsa Zylberstein

  Renowned French actress who won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2008.

• Jean-Philippe Gatien

  Accomplished French table tennis player who competed in four Olympics, winning silver in singles at Barcelona 1992 and bronze in doubles at...

• Wajdi Mouawad
• Pietro di Borbone-Due Sicilie

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1968:

• Norman Hallows
• Romolo Polacchini

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on October 16th

October 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 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 16, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 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 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1968 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 04:18 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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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1968

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Someone born on October 16, 1968 is:

56 years 6 months old,

or 678 months and 28 days old,

or 2952 weeks

or 20664 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1968?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 16, 1968.

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