What Happened on February 6, 1969

Historical Events

  • Jerry Herman's "Dear World" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 132 performances

New Ulster Movement

The New Ulster Movement forms, promoting moderate and non-sectarian policies and to assist those candidates who support Northern Ireland Prime MinisterTerence O'Neill

Famous Birthdays

  • April Lerman, American actress (Lila-Charles in Charge), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Bob Wickman, American baseball pitcher (Chicago White Sox, NY Yankees), born in Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • David Hayter, Canadian-American Voice actor and screenwriter (Solid Snake), born in Santa Monica, California
  • James Jones, American NFL defensive tackle (Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens), born in Miami, Florida
  • Kurt Abbott, American baseball player (Florida Marlins), born in Zanesville, Ohio
  • Rajindra Dhanraj, Trinidad cricket leg-spinner (WI 1994-95), born in Barrackpore, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tim Sherwood, English footballer and manager, born in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Born in 1969
1969 Highlights

About February 6, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crimson And Clover - Tommy James And The Shondells
  • UK #1 Song: (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - Amen Corner