What Happened on December 6, 1969

Historical Events

Rolling Stones at Altamont

300,000 attend free concert featuring The Rolling Stones in Altamont, California; the event is marred by violence and four deaths

Buck White

Oscar Brown, Jr's musical "Buck White", starring Muhammad Ali, closes at George Abbott Theatre, NYC, after 7 performances

  • USSR performs nuclear test
1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Elmore Spencer, American NBA center (Portland Trail Blazers), born in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Greg Knox, Canadian CFL football safety (Calgary Stampeders), born in Toronto, Ontario
Born in 1969
1969 Highlights

About December 6, 1969

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 3 months and 22 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