Historical Events
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
"The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" film based on novel by Muriel Spark directed by Ronald Neame, starring Maggie Smith (Academy Award Best Actress) premieres in London
Golden Globes
26th Golden Globes: "The Lion in Winter", Peter O'Toole, & Joanne Woodward win
- Mariner 6 launched for Mars flyby to study planet's atmosphere
- Northern Ireland Stormont parliament elections are held; the Unionist party fragments into 'Official Unionist' and 'Unofficial Unionist'
Famous Deaths
- Kenneth Green, actor (Penrod), dies of a heart attack at 61
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About February 24, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: Where Do You Go To My Lovely - Peter Sarstedt
