September 2, 1968
That fall of 1968, gas ran $0.34 a gallon and Johnson was in the White House — the Soviet Union's occupation of Czechoslovakia was drawing sharp condemnation from NATO allies, who warned Moscow against further destabilizing moves in Europe. On the radio, "Hey Jude" by The Beatles dominated the charts, while audiences packed theaters to see "Rachel, Rachel," and families gathered around the TV each week for "The Andy Griffith Show." The Detroit Tigers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series, and American athletes brought home 45 gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — September 2, 1968
NY Times Headlines — Week of September 2, 1968
Kremlin Leaders Believed Meeting; Broad Party Session Likely To Review Consequences Of Czech Occupation Soviet Chiefs Said To Be Meeting On The Effects Of Czech Invasion
Election Reform Asked In Congress As It Reconvenes; Political Convention System Criticized After Violence In Chicago Stirs Debate Legislation Is Held Up Action On Fortas Is Stalled When Senate Committee Fails To Get Quorum Election Reform Urged In Congress As It Resumes
Atom Pact Faces Senate Inaction; President Told That Invasion Of Czechoslovakia Raised Opposition To Russians Atom Pact Faces Senate Delay, Congressmen Inform President
Johnson Presses Senate Leaders To Act For Fortas; Tells Mansfield And Dirksen 'A Little Group' Should Not Prevent Vote By 'Tricks' Reports New Support Backs Nuclear Curb Treaty And Implies Receipt Of Assurance On Rumania Johnson Presses Approval For Fortas
World Events — September 1968
Time Person of the Year — 1968
On the radio
Billboard Charts — September 2, 1968
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1968–69 Season
Emmy Winners — 1968
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — September 2, 1968
Ebert 4-Star Films — September 2, 1968
On the field
Sports Champions — September 2, 1968
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