LIA cites 10/12/68 Billboard: "The group opens at the Revolution Club, London, Oct.10, and follow with dates in Birmingham, Leicester, and Liverpool. From Oct. 22 to 31, the Grateful Dead will continue their tour in Belgium, Holland, Sweden, and Denmark, then will return to Britain for further dates.”
US athlete Bob Beamon breaks the long jump world record by 55 cm at the Olympics in Mexico City. His record stands for 23 years, and is still the second longest jump in history.