What Happened on December 15, 1969

Historical Events

Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band, play their only European gig - appearing in UNICEF charity concert at London's Lyceum Ballroom, band is augmented by Bonnie & Delaney Bramlett, guitarists George Harrison and Eric Clapton, and keyboardist Billy Preston

  • San Francisco Fire Department replaces leather helmets with plastic ones

Famous Birthdays

  • Chantal Petitclerc, Canadian wheelchair athlete (14 x Olympic gold 1996, 2000, 04, 08) and politician (Senator for Grandville, Quebec), born in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, Quebec
  • Ralph Ineson, English actor (Harry Potter films), born in Leeds, England
  • Rohini, Indian actress, screenwriter and director (Stri), born in Thummapala, India

About December 15, 1969

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Leaving On A Jet Plane - Peter, Paul & Mary
  • UK #1 Song: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris