1. The Year Of 1968 It was year of seismic social and political change across the globe From the burgeoning anti- Vietnam war and civil rights movement in the United States, protest and revolutions in Europe and the first comprehensive coverage of war and resultant famine in Africa The world would never be the same again

2. Top 10 Songs In 1968 1. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye 2. Hey Jude - Beatles 3. All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix 4. Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding 5. Mony Mony - Tommy James & the Shondells 6. Jumpin' Jack Flash - Rolling Stones 7. Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf 8. White Room - Cream 9. Sympathy For The Devil - Rolling Stones 10. Revolution - Beatles As said on our introduction page we define European pop music by the unique social- cultural elements present in each European country. Language is the main focus but sometimes these elements can also be found in the instruments or arrangements that are being used. In describing the individual music scenes we also found that the political situations in a country were often of influence on the development of a musical identity.

3. President Richard Nixon His election in 1968 had climaxed a career unusual on two counts: his early success and his comeback after being defeated for President in 1960 and for Governor of California in 1962.

4. Sports in 1968 NBA: Boston Celtics vs. LA Lakers NCCA Championship: Ohio State Record: 10-0-0 Heisman Trophy Winner: O.J. Simpson, HB points: 2,853 Stanley Cup: Montréal Canadians vs. St.Louis Blues Super Bowl: Green Bay Packers vs. Oakland Raiders Score: 33- 14 US Open: Lee Trevino Score: 275 Course: Oak Hill CC Location: Rochester, NY World Series: Detroit Tigers vs.St. Louis Cardinals "When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder. Show the world how much you'll fight for the winners circle. If you do, someday the cellophane will crackle off a fresh pack, one that belongs to you, and the cards will be stacked in your favor." - Famous quote by Pat Riley

5. Life as a teenager 70 million children from the post-war baby boom became teenagers and young adults. The movement away from the conservative fifties continued and eventually resulted in revolutionary ways of thinking and real change in the cultural fabric of American life. No longer content to be images of the generation ahead of them, young people wanted change. The changes affected education, values, lifestyles, laws, and entertainment. Many of the revolutionary ideas which began in the sixties are continuing to evolve today.

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