Historical Events
- American guitarist Leslie West and producer, bassist Felix Pappalardi form rock group Mountain
- Ireland cricketers dismiss West Indies for just 25 (Dougie Goodwin 5 for 6, Alec O'Riordan 4 for 18) to set up a huge upset in Londonderry
Famous Birthdays
Jenni Rivera (1969-2012)
Mexican-American singer-songwriter (Jenni, 2008), born in Long Beach, California
- Kevin Hearn, Canadian keyboardist, guitarist, and accordion player (Barenaked Ladies; Thin Buckle), born in Grimsby, Ontario
- Matthew Cox, American convicted felon
Famous Deaths
- Michael DiBiase, wrestler (b. 1923)
1969 Highlights
About July 2, 1969
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet - Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
- #1 Song: Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman