What Happened on July 16, 1969

Historical Events

Baseball Record

Minnesota Twins' Rod Carew steals home for his career best 7th time of the season, against Chicago


Famous Birthdays

  • Daryl Mitchell, American actor (Tommy Webber-Galaxy Quest), born in The Bronx, New York
  • Kathryn Harby-Williams, Australian netball GD, WD (95 caps; World C'ship gold 1995, 99; C'wealth Games gold 1998, 2002; Adelaide Thunderbirds, Auckland Diamonds), born in Adelaide, Australia
  • Rain Pryor, American actress (Head of the Class) and daughter of Richard Pryor, born in Los Angeles, California

About July 16, 1969

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
  • UK #1 Song: Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman