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December 19, 1968

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Headlines from December 19, 1968

Accord on Release Of Pueblo's Crew Seems to Be Near; ACCORD FORESEEN ON PUEBLO GREW

By Peter Grosespecial To the New York Times

formula that might permit early release of surviving 82 crewmen appears to have been found at secret US-N Korean talks at Panmunjom; draft of a proposed pub statement reptdly has been referred back to both Govts for approval; Johnson Adm officials silent; N Korean insistence upon a statement of apology from US admitting violation of its territorial waters revd; deadlock on release of crewmen, in past 3 mos, reptdly has involved timing of their release

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of December 18, 1968, covering December 19, 1968.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell

    Wichita Lineman

    Glen Campbell

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    6
  2. 2
    Album cover for The Beatles [White Album] by The Beatles

    The Beatles [White Album]

    The Beatles

    Last week
    11
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    2
  3. 3
    Album cover for Cheap Thrills by Big Brother And The Holding Company

    Cheap Thrills

    Big Brother And The Holding Company

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    17
  4. 4
    Album cover for Feliciano! by Jose Feliciano

    Feliciano!

    Jose Feliciano

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    2
    Weeks
    23
  5. 5
    Album cover for The Second by Steppenwolf

    The Second

    Steppenwolf

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    4
    Weeks
    12

Notable Births

Kristina Keneally

1968Kristina Keneally, American-Australian politician, 42nd Premier of New South Wales[†]

Kristina Marie Kerscher Keneally is an American-born Australian politician who served as the first female Premier of New South Wales from 2009 to 2011 and was later a Labor Senator for New South Wales from February 2018 until April 2022. She resigned from the Senate to contest the House of Representatives seat of Fowler, but was unsuccessful. From 2019 to 2022 she served as Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, and Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.

Ken Marino

1968Ken Marino, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter[†]

Kenneth Joseph Marino is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He was a cast member on MTV's The State and has starred in shows such as Party Down, Marry Me, Burning Love, and Childrens Hospital. He played the Lehman brothers on the Showtime series Black Monday. He also stars as Victor in the cult-classic comedy film Wet Hot American Summer, as well as its spin-offs.

Notable Deaths

Norman Thomas

1968Norman Thomas, American minister and politician (born 1884)[†]

Norman Mattoon Thomas was an American Presbyterian minister, political activist, and perennial candidate for president. He achieved fame as a socialist and pacifist, and was the Socialist Party of America's candidate for president in six consecutive elections between 1928 and 1948.

Historical Context for December 19, 1968

In 1968, the world population was approximately 3,545,187,251 people[†]