Historical Events
- Expanded 4 party Vietnam peace talks began in Paris
- United Airlines Flight 266 crashes into Santa Monica Bay, killing all 38 people on-board
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Bautista, American professional wrestler, born in Washington, D. C.
- Jesse L. Martin, American actor and singer (Rent; The Flash), born in Rocky Mount, Virginia
- Larry Webster, American football defensive tackle (Baltimore Ravens), born in Elkton, Maryland
- Marvin Pope, American CFL defensive end (Calgary Stampeders), born in Gainesville, Florida
Famous Weddings
Audrey Hepburn
British actress Audrey Hepburn (39) weds second husband, Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti (30); divorce in 1982
Famous Deaths
- Hans Freyer, German sociologist and philosopher, dies at 81
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About January 18, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 3 months and 2 days
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