October 28, 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 28, 1968
NY Times Headlines — Week of October 28, 1968
Attacks On North Vietnam Halt Today; Johnson Says Wider Talks Begin Nov. 6; Peace Called Aim Saigon And N.L.F. Can Join In The Enlarged Paris Discussions Attacks On North Vietnam Halt Today; Johnson Says Wider Talks Begin On Nov. 6 Saigon And N.L.F. Can Send Envoys President Voices Hope For Progress In Paris For An End To Conflict
O'Dwyer Backs Humphrey As Result Of Bombing Halt; Democratic Candidate For Senator Ends Holdout And Will Campaign Here Today With Vice President Humphrey Gains O'Dwyer Backing
Rusk Now Urges Hanoi Be Pressed; He Says That Governments And Leaders Should Insist On Steps Toward Peace Rusk Asks World To Press Hanoi
World Events — October 1968
Time Person of the Year — 1968
On the radio
Billboard Charts — October 28, 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 28, 1968
Ebert 4-Star Films — October 28, 1968
On the field
Sports Champions — October 28, 1968
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