What Happened on June 7, 1969

Historical Events

Johnny Cash Show

"Johnny Cash Show" debuts on ABC-TV

  • 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts & Letters wins in 2:28.8

Grand Ole Opry

Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash perform duet on a "Grand Ole Opry" TV special

French Open Women's Tennis

French Open Women's Tennis: Margaret Court beats Ann Haydon-Jones of England 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 for her 3rd French singles title

Music Premiere

Supergroup Blind Faith's debut performance in Hyde Park, London, featuring Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Steve Baler and Rick Grech

  • Tommy James and the Shondells release single "Crystal Blue Persuasion"
  • Washington Senators draft Jeff Burroughs #1
1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Kim Rhodes, American actress
  • Lachlan Elmer, Australian field hockey halfback (Olympic silver 1992, 96)
Born in 1969
1969 Highlights

About June 7, 1969

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 22 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