What Happened on June 30, 1969

Historical Events

  • In South Africa, General Laws Amendment Bill is passed; the Bill contains far-reaching provisions and restrictions affecting the administration of justice and the disclosure of evidence
  • Spain cedes Ifni to Morocco

Famous Birthdays

  • Jim Montgomery, Canadian NHL center (Philadelphia Flyers), born in Montreal, Quebec
  • Ken Gernander, American NHL center (NY Rangers), born in Coleraine, Minnesota
  • Kristina Farrar Stookey, American 470 sailor (Olympic 4th 1996), born in Martha Vineyard, Massachusetts

Sanath Jayasuriya (54 years old)

Sri Lankan cricket opening batsmen (MVP-1996 World Cup), born in Matara, Sri Lanka


Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Jan Evangelista Zelinka, Czech composer (Meluzina), dies at 76
1969 Highlights

About June 30, 1969

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet - Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman