What Happened on December 12, 1969

Historical Events

The Magic Christian

Comedy film "The Magic Christian", starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr premieres in London, England

  • Decathlon Bill Toomey achieves world record-score of 8417 points
  • Offices of Banca Nazionale dell'Agricoltura in Piazza Fontana, Milan, are bombed, killing 14

Famous Birthdays

  • Courtney Hawkins, American NFL wide receiver (Tampa Bay Bucs, Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Doug Terry, American NFL/WLAF safety (KC Chiefs, Scotland Claymores), born in Dumas, Arkansas
  • Jane Robinson, Australian rower (World C'ship gold W8+, W4- 2001, W4x 2003), born in Cobden, Australia
  • Kris Wirtz, Canadian ice pairs skater (1994 Skate Canada), born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
  • Sophie Kinsella, English author (Confessions of a Shopaholic), born in London

About December 12, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye - Steam
  • UK #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies