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1968 Historical Events
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Gas Price:
$0.34/gallon U.S. Energy Information Administration |
36th President:
Lyndon B. Johnson Served from November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969 (5 years) |
World Series Winner:
St. Louis Cardinals (NL) Defeated the Boston Red Sox (AL) with a record of 4-3 |
Super Bowl II Winner:
Green Bay Packers Defeated the Oakland Raiders with a score of 33-14 |
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Time Magazine's
Person of the Year: The Apollo 8 astronauts From USA |
North Vietnamese launch the Tet Offensive, a turning point in the Vietnam War
(Jan.-Feb. 1968)Entertainment
For 1968 movies, Funny Girl came out on top. It grossed over $58,500,000 to make it the most popular movie of 1968. Among 1968 TV shows, The Andy Griffith Show was the most popular for the year.
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Top Movies from 1968
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Top Songs from 1968
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Billboard Top Songs from 1968
All of the 1968 hits below topped the 1968 Billboard Top 100 charts. Can you remember the lyrics of any of these 1968 top songs?
| Rank | Artist | Song |
| 1. | Beatles | Hey Jude |
| 2. | Paul Mauriat | Love Is Blue |
| 3. | Bobby Goldsboro | Honey |
| 4. | Otis Redding | (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay |
| 5. | Rascals | People Got To Be Free |
| 6. | Cream | Sunshine Of Your Love |
| 7. | Herb Alpert | This Guy's In Love With You |
| 8. | Hugo Montenegro | The Good, The Bad And The Ugly |
| 9. | Simon and Garfunkel | Mrs. Robinson |
| 10. | Archie Bell and The Drells | Tighten Up |
| 11. | Jeannie C. Riley | Harper Valley P.T.A. |
| 12. | O.C. Smith | Little Green Apples |
| 13. | Tommy James and The Shondells | Mony, Mony |
| 14. | Doors | Hello, I Love You |
| 15. | Gary Puckett and The Union Gap | Young Girl |
| 16. | Box Tops | Cry Like A Baby |
| 17. | Fifth Dimension | Stoned Soul Picnic |
| 18. | Hugh Masekela | Grazing In The Grass |
| 19. | Grass Roots | Midnight Confessions |
| 20. | Sly and The Family Stone | Dance To The Music |
| 21. | Cliff Nobles and Co. | The Horse |
| 22. | Temptations | I Wish It Would Rain |
| 23. | Delfonics | La-La Means I Love You |
| 24. | Vogues | Turn Around, Look At Me |
| 25. | John Fred and His Playboy Band | Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) |
| 26. | Classics IV | Spooky |
| 27. | Diana Ross and The Supremes | Love Child |
| 28. | Merrilee Rush | Angel Of The Morning |
| 29. | Georgie Fame | The Ballad Of Bonnie And Clyde |
| 30. | Mary Hopkin | Those Were The Days |
| 31. | Steppenwolf | Born To Be Wild |
| 32. | Intruders | Cowboys To Girls |
| 33. | 1910 Fruitgum Company | Simon Says |
| 34. | Gary Puckett and The Union Gap | Lady Willpower |
| 35. | Rascals | A Beautiful Morning |
| 36. | Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 | The Look Of Love |
| 37. | Johnny Nash | Hold Me Tight |
| 38. | Ohio Express | Yummy, Yummy, Yummy |
| 39. | Crazy World Of Arthur Brown | Fire |
| 40. | Troggs | Love Is All Around |
| 41. | Gene and Debbe | Playboy |
| 42. | Dionne Warwick | (Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls |
| 43. | Mason Williams | Classical Gas |
| 44. | Clarence Carter | Slip Away |
| 45. | O'Kaysions | Girl Watcher |
| 46. | Aretha Franklin | (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone |
| 47. | Lemon Pipers | Green Tambourine |
| 48. | 1910 Fruitgum Company | 1, 2, 3, Red Light |
| 49. | Friend and Lover | Reach Out Of The Darkness |
| 50. | Rolling Stones | Jumpin' Jack Flash |
| 51. | Richard Harris | MacArthur Park |
| 52. | Jose Feliciano | Light My Fire |
| 53. | People | I Love You |
| 54. | Percy Sledge | Take Time To Know Her |
| 55. | Status Quo | Pictures Of Matchstick Men |
| 56. | Blue Cheer | Summertime Blues |
| 57. | Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell | Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing |
| 58. | James Brown and The Famous Flames | I Got The Feelin' |
| 59. | Bee Gees | I've Gotta Get A Message To You |
| 60. | Beatles | Lady Madonna |
| 61. | Donovan | Hurdy Gurdy Man |
| 62. | Steppenwolf | Magic Carpet Ride |
| 63. | Fireballs | Bottle Of Wine |
| 64. | Dells | Stay In My Corner |
| 65. | Willie Mitchell | Soul Serenade |
| 66. | Tom Jones | Delilah |
| 67. | Human Beinz | Nobody But Me |
| 68. | Sam and Dave | I Thank You |
| 69. | Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 | The Fool On The Hill |
| 70. | Eric Burdon and The Animals | Sky Pilot |
| 71. | Cowsills | Indian Lake |
| 72. | Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart | I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight |
| 73. | Gary Puckett and The Union Gap | Over You |
| 74. | Lettermen | Goin' Out Of My Head / Can't Take My Eyes Off You |
| 75. | Stevie Wonder | Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day |
| 76. | Irish Rovers | The Unicorn |
| 77. | Vanilla Fudge | (You Keep Me) Hangin' On |
| 78. | Beatles | Revolution |
| 79. | Gary Puckett and The Union Gap | Woman, Woman |
| 80. | Turtles | Elenore |
| 81. | Cream | White Room |
| 82. | Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell | You're All I Need To Get By |
| 83. | Foundations | Baby, Now That I've Found You |
| 84. | Sweet Inspirations | Sweet Inspiration |
| 85. | Smokey Robinson and The Miracles | If You Can Want |
| 86. | Mills Brothers | Cab Driver |
| 87. | Chambers Brothers | Time Has Come Today |
| 88. | Dionne Warwick | Do You Know The Way To San Jose |
| 89. | Simon and Garfunkel | Scarborough Fair / Canticle |
| 90. | James Brown and The Famous Flames | Say It Loud I'm Black And I'm Proud |
| 91. | Manfred Mann | The Mighty Quinn |
| 92. | Shorty Long | Here Comes The Judge |
| 93. | Aretha Franklin | I Say A Little Prayer |
| 94. | Aretha Franklin | Think |
| 95. | Gary Lewis and The Playboys | Sealed With A Kiss |
| 96. | Big Brother and The Holding Company | Piece Of My Heart |
| 97. | Creedence Clearwater Revival | Suzie Q. |
| 98. | American Breed | Bend Me Shape |
| 99. | Jerry Butler | Hey, Western Union Man |
| 100. | Jerry Butler | Never Give You Up |
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Class of 1968 Reunion
Your 60 year reunion is only 5 years away!Class of 1968: If are part of the 1968 graduating class, we hope you enjoy thinking about the historical events, remembering the lyrics to the best songs, and thinking back to some of your best high school friends. Be sure to visit Classmates.com® to find old friends from the class of 1968 and reconnect with fellow class of '68 graduates. They have tools to help you plan a class of 1968 reunion, see yearbook photos from 1968, and use the graduates list to get in touch with old friends.
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