The #1 song in the UK on October 8, 1968

Those Were the Days By Mary Hopkin

Other #1 songs on October 8, 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 8 birthdays in the 1960s

Teddy Riley
Music Producer
Born October 08, 1967
Cece Winans
Gospel Singer
Born October 08, 1964
Carlo Cracco
Chef
Born October 08, 1965
Sandy Martinez
Baseball Player
Born October 08, 1970
Martin Marquez
TV Actor
Born October 08, 1963
Jeremy Davies
TV Actor
Born October 08, 1969