Historical Events
- "Cloud Nine" 9th studio album by The Temptations is released (Grammy Award Best Rhythm & Blues Performance by a Duo or Group 1969, Billboard Album of the Year 1969)
Music Recording
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash record an album; it is never released
Famous Birthdays
- David Douillet, French politician and judoka, born in Rouen, France
- David Klingler, American NFL quarterback (Oakland Raiders, Cin Bengals), born in Houston, Texas
- Joel Steed, American NFL nose tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Frankfurt, Germany
- Levon Kirkland, American NFL linebacker (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Lamar, South Carolina
- Tony Underwood, English rugby union wing (27 Tests England, 1 British & Irish Lions; Leicester Tigers), born in Ipoh, Malaysia
- Tuesday Knight, American actress, born in Bentwood, California
Famous Deaths
- (Adolphe) Paul Barbarinan American jazz drummer (King Oliver; Red Allen Sextet; Onward Brass Band), dies while playing his snare drum, marching in a Mardi Gras parade at 69
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About February 17, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - Amen Corner
