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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Not only Hojer and Straka. How Jiří Markovič uncovered the murderer who escaped justice for 12 years

The article discusses the case of two schoolgirls in Prague who were murdered in 1968 and how detective Jiří Markovič eventually solved the case after twelve years.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Apollo Missions to the Moon Boosted Science and Computing in the 20th Century

The Apollo missions to the Moon, conducted between 1968 and 1972, have significantly impacted the fields of science and computing, with lasting effects evident over five decades later.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Collections of the Sports Museum. Haljandi's Fully Scribbled Competition Number

The Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum highlights items from its collection related to Estonia's Olympic story in winter sports, including Tõnu Haljandi's autograph competition number from the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Swedish streaming service Cultpix releases Kaljo Kiisa's film 'Madness' on Blu-ray

Swedish streaming platform Cultpix is set to release a restored Blu-ray version of Kaljo Kiisa's 1968 film 'Madness' as part of a new series in collaboration with various film institutes.

Feb 12 • 11:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

My Master Nutrizio. A true tough guy and ace not only in journalism

The author recalls the impact Nino Nutrizio had on their journalism career, highlighting a documentary about him and their significant meeting in 1968.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Attendance List: a musical that revives the memory of '68

The musical 'Attendance List' explores the emotional turmoil of six students hiding hours after the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre, as they confront their fears, memories, and the complexities of human and political choices.

Feb 6 • 13:26 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Last day of Francoist concession for 57 years in the municipal parking of Chueca managed by the Abelló family

The municipal parking lot in Chueca, operated by the Abelló family since its opening in 1968, officially ends its Francoist concession on February 6, 2026.

Feb 5 • 21:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

World Series hero, Tigers great Mickey Lolich dead at 85

Mickey Lolich, celebrated for his pivotal role in the 1968 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, has passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 5 • 02:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Mickey Lolich has died, a baseball legend of Croatian descent

Mickey Lolich, a left-handed pitcher who led the Detroit Tigers to a World Series championship in 1968 and was named MVP of that historic final, passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 4 • 18:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

She fought depression, was a drug addict, and had affairs with the Kennedy brothers, which upset America's most powerful family

The Croatian Society of Fine Arts in Rijeka invites to the opening of Nenad Petronija's solo exhibition titled 'The Diva Whose Shine Never Fades', showcasing his artistic journey since 1968 and reflecting on the present and future.

Feb 4 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Route through Tlatelolco, Ancestral and Revolutionary Memory in the Center of Mexico City

The article explores the historical significance of the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, reflecting on the 1968 student movement and Indigenous ruins along with art displays.

Jan 31 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘A person must fight against the evil he can manage.’ 57 years ago Jan Palach self-immolated

Jan Palach self-immolated on January 16, 1969, in Prague to awaken a nation in a state of lethargy following the events of August 1968.

Jan 16 • 07:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Australian Open: title for Mauresmo, Tsonga in the final... The best French performances since the Open era

The article reviews the best performances by French players at the Australian Open since the tournament's inception in 1968, highlighting the successes of Mauresmo and Tsonga as the next edition approaches.

Jan 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

His career was falling, then he held a concert in prison. It was a return of the legend

Johnny Cash's live concert at Folsom Prison on January 13, 1968, not only revitalized his career but also marked a significant moment in music history.

Jan 13 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

When books became a bulwark against the leftist zeitgeist

The article discusses the reaction of German conservatives to the 1968 movement, focusing on Caspar von Schrenck-Notzing and his influence on contemporary debates and a notable location in Berlin.

Jan 10 • 11:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Hope Has a Plan with Francesc Torralba

The article discusses the significance of 'Anatomy of Hope,' a work that has opened the door to philosophy, in relation to the Josep Pla prize's legacy since its inception in 1968.

Jan 8 • 19:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

They wanted human rights and socialism that works. It ended with tanks

The Prague Spring was a reform movement in Czechoslovakia in 1968, marking a significant attempt at liberalizing socialism during the Cold War, ultimately crushed by Soviet tanks.

Jan 5 • 11:22 UTC

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