What Happened on February 16, 1969

Historical Events

Andrei Rublev

"Andrei Rublev", Russian film directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, starring Anatoly Solonitsyn and Ivan Lapikov, premieres in Moscow after a limited release in 1966

  • Detroit Red Wings' captain Alex Delvecchio picks up an assist in a 6-2 defeat at Minnesota to become the 3rd player in NHL history to score 1,000 career points

Famous Birthdays

  • David Heath, American professional wrestler better known as Gangrel
  • Fermín Cacho, Spanish middle distance athlete (Olympic gold 1,500m 92, silver 96), born in Barcelona, Spain
  • Tim Costo, American baseball infielder (Cincinnati Reds)
Born in 1969

Famous Weddings

Tammy Wynette

American country singer Tammy Wynette (26) weds American country singer-songwriter George Jones (37), divorced 1975

1969 Highlights

About February 16, 1969

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 1 month and 13 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