November 23, 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 — November 23, 1968
NY Times Headlines — Week of November 23, 1968
Thieu Selects Ky To Oversee Team At Talks In Paris; Vice President Designated As Chief Liaison Man For Saigon'S Delegation Direct Role Is Doubted President Says Negotiators Will Go To Conference Within Next 10 Days Thieu Names Ky To Oversee Team
Warning By Nato Seen As Gamble; Conventional Forces' Ability To Deter A Soviet Thrust In Central Europe Doubted Warning By Nato To Soviet Over An Attack In Europe Considered A Gamble
World Events — November 1968
Time Person of the Year — 1968
On the radio
Billboard Charts — November 23, 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 — November 23, 1968
Ebert 4-Star Films — November 23, 1968
On the field
Sports Champions — November 23, 1968
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