What happened on Monday October 14, 1968?

Here's what happened on October 14, 1968:

• Jim Hines breaks 10-second barrier in Olympic 100m sprint On October 14, 1968, Jim Hines became the first sprinter to officially break the 10-second barrier in the Olympic 100m sprint at the Mexico City Olympics. His record time of 9.95 seconds was a significant milestone in track and field history. source: bbc.com
• First live television broadcast from space On October 14, 1968, the first live television broadcast from space occurred during the Apollo 7 mission. This groundbreaking event allowed viewers on Earth to witness live footage from space for the first time, enhancing public interest in space exploration. source: nasa.gov
• US Military announces involuntary Vietnam deployment On October 14, 1968, the U.S. Defense Department announced that approximately 24,000 Army and Marine personnel would be sent back to Vietnam for involuntary second tours due to a shortage of experienced soldiers. This decision negatively impacted troop morale and combat readiness elsewhere. source: history.com
• Beatles Complete White Album The Beatles finalized their landmark self-titled album, commonly known as the 'White Album', a double album that would become one of the most significant and eclectic works in rock music history.
• Devastating Earthquake in Meckering, Australia A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Australian town of Meckering, causing extensive damage and completely rupturing major roads and railway infrastructure, demonstrating the destructive potential of seismic events.
• MLB Expansion Draft for Expos and Padres In the National League expansion draft, both the Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres selected 30 players each, marking a significant moment in Major League Baseball's expansion and growth.
• Euston Railway Station Reopens The rebuilt Euston railway station in London was officially reopened, representing ongoing urban infrastructure development and modernization efforts in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1968

October 14, 1968: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1968

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 1968

October 14, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 288th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1968 can also be written as 10/14/1968 in the US and as 14/10/1968 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 1968 in October 1968 calendar

Famous people born on October 14, 1968:

• Matthew Le Tissier

  Legendary English footballer known for his exceptional skill and loyalty to Southampton FC during his entire professional career.

• Dwayne Schintzius

  American basketball player and coach who played in the NBA, known for his height and distinctive playing style.

• Allessandro Safina

  Italian tenor who performed at Sanremo Festival 2000 and has worked in opera, rock, and pop music productions.

Famous people born in 1968

Famous people born on October 14th

October 14, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 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 14, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 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 14, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 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 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 1968 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:45 pm and setting at 03:23 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 14, 1968

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Someone born on October 14, 1968 is:

57 years 5 months old,

or 689 months and 20 days old,

or 2998 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20990 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1968?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 14, 1968.

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