Historical Events
- Massive anti-Vietnam War demonstrations occur in many U.S. cities
Famous Birthdays
- Rochelle Walensky, American physician and medical researcher (Director of the CDC 2021-2023), born in Peabody, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Ain-Ervin Mere, Estonian Nazi (b. 1903)
- Gabriel M-E-R Chevallier, French author (La Peur), dies at 73
- Rómulo Gallegos, 48th President of Venezuela (1948), dies at 84
- Shelby Storck, American television producer, dies at 52
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About April 5, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
