What Happened on August 13, 1969

Historical Events

Sports History

Baltimore Oriole Jim Palmer no-hits Oakland A's, 8-0

Election of Interest

Temp Commissioner Bowie Kuhn elected for 7-year term by unanimous vote


Famous Birthdays

  • Alex Fernandez, Cuban-American baseball pitcher (Chicago White Sox), born in Miami, Florida
  • Midori Ito, Japanese ice skater (Olympic silver 1992), born in Tokyo, Japan

About August 13, 1969

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
  • UK #1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones