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About November 17th, 1968, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 17, 1968, Greek politician Georgios Panagoulis was sentenced to death for his opposition to the military junta. His case drew international attention and highlighted the political repression in Greece during this period.
- Day of the week: November 17th, 1968 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Hey Jude by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly by Hugo Montenegro
- Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes
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- November 17, 1968: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 17, 1968?
- Who was born on November 17, 1968?
- November 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
- November 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
- November 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 17, 1968?
- Back in 1968
November 17, 1968: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 17, 1968:
- Panagoulis condemned to death On November 17, 1968, Greek politician Georgios Panagoulis was sentenced to death for his opposition to the military junta. His case drew international attention and highlighted the political repression in Greece during this period. source: britannica.com
- Heidi Game: NFL broadcast controversy The 'Heidi Game' occurred on November 17, 1968, when a late NFL game was cut off for a television movie, leading to outrage among fans. This incident sparked discussions about broadcasting rights and sports coverage. source: nytimes.com
- BAC One-Eleven Commercial Service Launch British European Airways introduces the BAC One-Eleven jet airliner into commercial service, marking a significant moment in British aviation technology and transportation.
November 17, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1968
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November 17, 1968: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Chicago Bears : 16 - 13
- Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 45 - 24
- Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 44 - 24
- Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 6 - 13
- Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 20 - 20
What day of the week was November 17, 1968?
November 17, 1968 was a Sunday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 17, 1968 can also be written as 11/17/1968 in the US and as 17/11/1968 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 17, 1968?
Famous people born on November 17, 1968:
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Robin LiRobin Li is a prominent Chinese internet entrepreneur who co-founded Baidu, China's leading search engine and technology company.
November 17, 1968: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 17, 1968:
![Mervyn Peake]()
Mervyn PeakeRenowned British writer, artist, and illustrator best known for the 'Gormenghast' fantasy trilogy.
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Abdul Wahed BokainagariBengali politician (b. 1876).
November 17, 1968: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 17, 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 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1968 was Hey Jude by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
- The Beatles - Hey Jude
- Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Love Child
- Steppenwolf - Magic Carpet Ride
- Johnny Nash - Hold Me Tight
November 17, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 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.
- Hugo Montenegro - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
- Joe Cocker - With A Little Help From My Friends
- Barry Ryan - Eloise
- Mary Hopkin - Those Were The Days
- The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine
November 17, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1968 was Hey, Western Union Man by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
- Jerry Butler - Hey, Western Union Man
- Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
- The Unifics - Court Of Love
- James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Part 1)
- O.C. Smith - Little Green Apples
November 17, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th 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 17, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 17, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 17, 1968 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 17, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:21 am and setting at 03:17 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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Someone born on November 17, 1968 is:
57 years 8 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1968?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1968?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 17, 1968.
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Why 1968 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to November 17, 1968 includes Panagoulis condemned to death, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 17, 1968 included “Hey Jude” by The Beatles, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 17, 1968 included Faces, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 17, 1968 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Robin Li, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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