16 October 1968 October 15, 2014 Author: Staff The Rodney Riots take place in Jamaica following the barring of Walter Rodney from the country. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I wake up every morning at nine and grab for the morning paper. Then I look at the obituary page. If my name is not on it, I get up." Benjamin Franklin — Click here for more from Benjamin Franklin Related posts: 8 October 1968 14 October 1968 30 June 1905 30 June 1905 2 August 1939 2 August 1939 21 January 1968 4 April 1968 30 June 1968 1 July 1968 Categories: History Tags: 16 October, 1968