Famous Birthdays
- Sean Maye, American 400m/800m runner
- Sissel Kyrkjebø, Norwegian pop and operatic soprano singer, born in Bergen, Norway
- Thabo Mngomeni, South African football player, born in Cape Town, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Frank King, American cartoonist (Gasoline Alley), dies at 86
- Ted Hecht, American actor (Time to Kill, Song of India, Gangster), dies at 61
- Willey Ley, American science writer, dies at 62
1969 Highlights
About June 24, 1969
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 22 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: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles
