What happened on Sunday November 17, 1968?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1968:

• Panagoulis Condemned to Death Greek resistance fighter Alexandros Panagoulis is sentenced to death for his attempted assassination of military dictator George Papadopoulos during the Greek military junta. This event highlights the political repression of the time.
• Heidi Game: NFL Broadcast Controversy NBC interrupts a thrilling NFL football match between the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders to broadcast the children's movie Heidi, causing a massive fan uproar. The Raiders dramatically rallied to win 43-32 during the missed final minutes.
• George Harrison on TV Beatle George Harrison makes a cameo appearance on the popular American television show 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour', showcasing the band's cultural influence beyond music.
• Death of Mervyn Peake Mervyn Peake, renowned British writer and illustrator known for his Gothic fantasy works like the Gormenghast trilogy, passes away. Peake was a significant literary figure who blended surreal imagery with complex narrative styles.
• 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.

Events in 1968

November 17, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1968

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1968

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

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.

November 17, 1968 in November 1968 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1968:

• Robin Li

  Robin Li is a prominent Chinese internet entrepreneur who co-founded Baidu, China's leading search engine and technology company.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1968:

• Mervyn Peake

  Renowned British writer, artist, and illustrator best known for the 'Gormenghast' fantasy trilogy.

• Abdul Wahed Bokainagari

  Bengali politician (b. 1876).

Famous people who died in 1968

Famous people who died on November 17th

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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:

56 years 5 months old,

or 677 months and 20 days old,

or 2946 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20625 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1968?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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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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