Historical Events
- 1st flight of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet
- KGTO TV channel 36 in Fayetteville, AR (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Jeff Pahukoa, NFL guard/tackle (Atlanta Falcons)
- Jimmy Smith, NFL wide receiver (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Peta Edebone, Australian softball outfielder (Olympic bronze 1996)
- Todd Lyght, American football quarterback (Super Bowl XXXIV; Second-Team All-Pro & Pro Bowl 1999; St Louis Rams), born in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
- Tom Scharpling, American comedian and writer (Steven Universe, Monk), born in New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Manuel Plaza Reyes, Chilean marathoner (Olympic gold 1928), dies at 68
- [George] Gabby Hayes, American actor (Albuquerque, Colorado), dies at 83
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About February 9, 1969
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice - Amen Corner
