The #1 song in the UK on October 2, 1968

Those Were the Days By Mary Hopkin

Other #1 songs on October 2, 1968

#1 Hit Song

Hey Jude
The Beatles

#1 R&B Song

Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (Part 1)
James Brown

#1 Country Song

Harper Valley PTA
Jeannie C. Riley

Notable October 2 birthdays in the 1960s

Derek Keenan
Lacrosse Player
Born October 02, 1961
Tony DeNiro
Music Producer
Born October 02, 1969
Django Bates
Composer
Born October 02, 1960
John Robertson
Soccer Player
Born October 02, 1964
Martin Skold
Bassist
Born October 02, 1970
Lexi Allen
TV Show Host
Born October 02, 1967