What Happened on February 18, 1969

Historical Events

  • Doug Walters scores 2nd innings century after 242 in 1st
  • PLO-attack El-Al plane in Zurich Switzerland

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexander Mogilny, Russian ice hockey player and 1st soviet to defect to NHL (Sabres), born in Khabarovsk, Russia

Famous Weddings

Maurice Gibb

Scottish pop singer Lulu (20) weds British rock musician Maurice Gibb (19); divorce in 1973

Famous Deaths

  • Dragisa Cvetkovic, Serbian politician (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1939-41), dies at 76
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About February 18, 1969

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
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