What Happened on June 11, 1969

Historical Events

#1 in the Charts

"The Ballad Of John & Yoko" by The Beatles hits #1 in UK; recording involved only John (guitars, vocals, percussion) and Paul (bass, drums, piano, backing voice)

Famous Birthdays

  • Matt McGrath, American actor, born in New York City

Peter Dinklage (54 years old)

American actor (Games of Thrones), born in Morristown, New Jersey

  • Steven Drozd, American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer (The Flaming Lips, 1991-present - "Do You Realize??"), born in Houston, Texas
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • John L. Lewis, American labour leader, formed Congress of Industrial Organizations, dies at 89
1969 Highlights

About June 11, 1969

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
  • UK #1 Song: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles