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What happened in November 1968

• November 5, 1968: Richard Nixon wins the United States presidential election, defeating Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace. This election is significant as it marked a shift in American politics, with Nixon representing a more conservative approach.
• November 11, 1968: The Maldives declares a second republic, transitioning from a sultanate to a republic. This event is important as it marked the beginning of a new era in the Maldives' political history.
• November 15, 1968: Operation Commando Hunt begins in the Vietnam War, aiming to disrupt supplies and personnel along the Ho Chi Minh trail. This operation is notable for its extensive use of aerial bombardment, dropping 3 million tons of bombs on Laos.
• November 17, 1968: British European Airways introduces the BAC One-Eleven into commercial service. This aircraft played a significant role in the development of short-haul air travel in Europe.
• November 19, 1968: President Modibo Keïta of Mali is overthrown in a bloodless military coup led by Moussa Traoré. This event marked a change in Mali's political landscape and had long-term implications for the country's stability.
• November 20, 1968: The Farmington Mine disaster in West Virginia kills seventy-eight men. This tragedy brought attention to the need for improved safety measures in mining operations.
• November 24, 1968: Four men hijack Pan Am Flight 281 from New York to Havana, Cuba. This incident highlights the issue of air piracy and the need for enhanced security measures in air travel.