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Today In 1968

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Live-tweeting events from 1968 as if they were happening today. A project from @npr. Related: @todayin1963. Know of something we should look into? DM us.

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As the world watches, three American astronauts aboard the Apollo 8 have successfully splashed down — closing humanity's first trip around the moon.


The Apollo 8 is on its course back to Earth. It is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean at about 11 a.m. tomorrow.


The Apollo 8 crew — about 70 miles above the surface of the moon — took turns today reading Bible passages about the creation of the world.


Astronauts on the Apollo 8 tried for a live TV broadcast of Earth today — but due to technical difficulties, the home planet only showed up as a white blob.


Halfway to the moon, Apollo 8 crewmen were struck with nausea and flu-like symptoms. They appear to be recovering.


The Apollo 8 has taken off from Florida with three American astronauts on board, in what will be the first mission to take humans around the moon 🚀🌕


With 290 electoral votes, Richard Nixon becomes the 37th president of the United States.


President Nguyen Van Thieu says South Vietnam will not attend peace talks in Paris next week, citing objections to the conditions under which it would be held.


Three astronauts have successfully launched into Earth's orbit for an 11-day trip. It's largely seen as a test for a future mission to the moon. n.pr/2pHQuVy


The government of Czechoslovakia will issue a proclamation tonight that guarantees rights and freedom to artists, scientists and intellectuals to maintain contact with the outside world, reports the @nytimes


In first public appearance since the Democratic convention, Pres. Johnson warns Soviet Union not to invade Romania or other eastern European nations, and also issues statement to North Vietnam: "Let no would-be aggressor misjudge American policy during this administration."


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