What Happened on December 7, 1969

Famous Birthdays

  • Patrice O'Neal, American stand-up comedian, born in Boston (d. 2011)

Famous Deaths

  • Eric Portman, actor (Naked Edge), dies from heart ailment at 66
  • Hugh Williams, British dramatist, actor and writer (Wuthering Heights, Bank Holiday), dies after surgery at 65
  • Lefty O'Doul, American Baseball HOF left fielder (MLB All-Star, World Series 1933; NL batting champion 1929, 32 NY Yankees), dies at 72
1969 Highlights

About December 7, 1969

Day of the Week: Sunday
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