Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
4th Academy of Country Music Awards: Glen Campbell and Cathie Taylor win
- British progressive rock band King Crimson with Robert Fripp, Greg Lake & Ian McDonald debuts
Event of Interest
Charles de Gaulle resigns as president of France
Event of Interest
Northern Ireland Prime Minister Terence O'Neill resigns and is replaced later by James Chichester-Clark
Famous Deaths
- Johannes Röntgen, Dutch composer, dies at 70
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About April 28, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 21 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
