Historical Events
- "Celebration" closes at Ambassador Theater NYC after 110 performances
- Firestone World Bowling Tournament (Mercury Open) won by Jim Godman
Music History
Musical "George M!", based on the life and songs of George M. Cohen, starring Joel Grey and Bernadette Peters, closes at Palace Theater, NYC, after 435 performances, and a Tony Award for choreography
Famous Deaths
- Morihei Ueshiba, Japanese martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido, dies at 85
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About April 26, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
#1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles with Billy Preston
