Timeline November 1968

Events in November 1968 13

• 1878 – 1968 Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) Died 25 November 1968, aged 90 The American novelist and muckraking journalist, best known for his 1906 novel "The Jungle" exposing conditions in the meatpacking industry, died in a New Jersey nursing home. His writing helped spur passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act. He wrote nearly 100 books over his long career.
• 1897 – 1968 Enid Blyton (1897-1968) Died 28 November 1968, aged 71 The prolific British children's author, creator of the Famous Five and Noddy series, died in a nursing home in London after some years of declining health. She was one of the best-selling authors of the twentieth century, with her books translated into dozens of languages. Her work remains widely read by children today.
• 1968 Cream disbands Royal Albert Hall farewell Cream played their farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall in November 1968 and disbanded — despite being one of the biggest bands in the world at the time.
• 1968 Led Zeppelin sign with Atlantic Records Record advance A record advance for a new band, with full artistic control.
• 1968 Sly and the Family Stone release Everyday People Number one Different strokes for different folks — number one in 1969.
• 1968 The first attack A pot emptied over a reactionary professor at Liège Marcel De Corte, chosen for his politics. The pie came a year later.
• 1968 Van Morrison releases Astral Weeks Recorded in two days A sold-poorly, jazz-backed song cycle later ranked among the greatest albums ever.
• 1968 Wilson Pickett records Hey Jude with Duane Allman FAME Studios Duane Allman's solo makes the young guitarist's name.
• 1968 Neil Young releases his debut solo album Neil Young His first album after leaving Buffalo Springfield.
• 1968 "Established 1958" & first split Bruce Welch leaves Released "Established 1958", a tenth-anniversary album mixing songs with Cliff Richard and pure Shadows instrumentals — all written by the group. The line-up split shortly after, in December 1968, with Bruce Welch initially leaving.
• 1968 – 1969 1969 World Snooker Championship The Modern Era Begins The first tournament played as a knockout format, marking the "modern era." Winner: John Spencer; Runner-up: Gary Owen. Score: 37–24.
• 1968 The Beatles (White Album) Tenth album — November 22, 1968 The Beatles — known as the White Album for its plain white cover — was released on November 22, 1968. A sprawling double album of 30 tracks, it showed the four members increasingly working as separate artists. It reached number 1 in both the UK and US.
• 1968 The Kinks release The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society Concept album A flop on release, now seen as their masterpiece.