Historical Events
- Jan Palach, a Czech student, self-immolates in protest after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia
- Soviet Soyuz 4 & Soyuz 5 perform 1st transfer of crew in space
Famous Birthdays
- Roy Jones Jr., American boxer (4 x weight divisions world champion), born in Pensacola, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Vernon Duke [Vladimir Alexandrovich Dukelsky], American composer and songwriter ("Taking a Chance on Love"), dies of lung cancer at 65
1969 Highlights
About January 16, 1969
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da - Marmalade
