October 1968

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October 12, 1968: Equatorial Guinea becomes world's newest nation
October 11–22, 1968: Apollo 7 launched with Eisele, Schirra and Cunningham
October 12, 1968: Summer Olympics open in Mexico City, 10 days after protesters massacred
October 18, 1968: Bob Beamon shatters long jump record
October 16, 1968: U.S. Olympians Carlos and Smith protest during U.S. anthem

The following events occurred in October 1968: