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