What Happened on July 19, 1969

Historical Events

Famous Birthdays

  • David Goldsmith, American actor (Models Inc - "Eric", born in New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Gabrielle [Bobb], British pop singer and songwriter ("Dreams"; "Rise"), born in Hackney, London
  • Matthew Libatique, American cinematographer (Requiem for a Dream; Black Swan) and film director (A Star is Born (2018), born in Elmhurst, Queens, New York City

Famous Deaths

  • Mary Jo Kopechne, American political campaign specialist and Ted Kennedy's car passenger, drowns off of Chappaquiddick (Massachusetts) Island at 28
  • Pavel I Apostolov, Russian military bandmaster, dies
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About July 19, 1969

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 8 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: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones