What Happened on February 13, 1969

Historical Events

Music History

Launch party for Mary Hopkin's debut album "Post Card", at the Post Office Tower restaurant in London, England; attendees include producer Paul McCartney, songwriter Donovan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Brian Jones, and Tony Visconti

  • Suriname government of Pengel resigns

Famous Birthdays

  • Ahlam [Ahlah Ali Al Shamsi], Emirati, classical Arabic, Khaliji, and pop singer, and television personality (Arab Idol), born in Manama, Bahrain
  • Joyce DiDonato (née Flaherty), American Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano (La Scala, 2000; New York Metropolitan Opera, 2006), born in Prairie Village, Kansas

About February 13, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
  • UK #1 Song: (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - Amen Corner