October 9, 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 — October 9, 1968
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 9, 1968
President Ready To Let Successor Resolve The War; He Is Depicted As Unwilling To Offer Any Last-Minute Concession On Bombing President Is Firm In Stand On Talks
President Orders Talks With Israel On Phantom Jets; Acts On Basis Of Congress Call For Long-Sought Sale Of Supersonic Craft Johnson Signs Aid Bill Plane Step Seems Motivated By Political Pressure And Soviet Stand On Arms President Orders Start Of Talks With Israel On Sale Of Phantoms
Bundy Proposes Troop Reduction And Bombing Halt; Former White House Aide Alters Stand On Vietnam Policy He Helped Make Defends '65 Decisions But He Says 'Burden' Must Be Lifted 'From Our Lives' Beginning Next Year Bundy Proposes Troop Reduction, Bombing Halt
World Events — October 1968
Time Person of the Year — 1968
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 9, 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 — October 9, 1968
Ebert 4-Star Films — October 9, 1968
On the field
Sports Champions — October 9, 1968
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