The 1968 Exhibit: November

November

The bitter presidential race concludes in November with a narrow popular vote victory by Republican nominee Richard Nixon over Democrat Hubert Humphrey. Independent candidate George Wallace carries five Southern states.

october
november
Friday
1
November
Film rating system goes into effect
Tuesday
5
November
Nixon elected president
Tuesday
5
November
Shirley Chisholm elected to Congress
Wednesday
6
November
Student strike begins at San Francisco State University
Wednesday
6
November
Head, starring the Monkees, premieres
Friday
22
November
The Beatles' White Album released
Saturday
23
November
"Harvard Beats Yale, 29-29"
Sunday
24
November
Jet hijacked to Cuba
Tuesday
26
November
Cream at Albert Hall
Tuesday
26
November
Heisman Award to O.J. Simpson
december