What Happened on April 13, 1969

Historical Events

US Masters Golf

33rd US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: George Archer wins his only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Billy Casper, George Knudson, and Tom Weiskopf

  • Closure of the Brisbane tramway network.

Famous Birthdays

  • Harold Pruett, American actor (Sybil, Embrace of the Vampire), born in Anchorage, Alaska (d. 2002)
  • Stephen Heywood, American architect, builder, and subject of documentary film "So Much So Fast", born in Newton, Massachusetts (d. 2006)

About April 13, 1969

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
  • UK #1 Song: Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces