Historical Events
- 1st reported hearing of pirate radio WGHP (With God's Help Peace)
Music Premiere
Dmitri Shostakovich's 14th Symphony premieres in Moscow
- John Pennel pole vaults world record (5.45 m)
- Zager & Evans release "In the Year 2525"
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Perez, CFL tackle (Winnipeg Blue Bombers)
- Donovan Osborne, Amercian pitcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Roseville, California
- Gabriella Paruzzi, Italian cross country skier (Olympic gold 30k classical 2002; World Cup gold women's overall 2004), born in Udine, Italy
- Pat Sansone, American rock guitarist, and keyboard player (Wilco, since 2005 -"I Might"), born in Meriden, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
Maureen Connolly (1934-1969)
American tennis player (1st women's Grand Slam 1953; 9 x Grand Slam singles titles), dies of ovarian cancer at 34
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About June 21, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
#1 Song: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles
