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
Famous Birthdays
- Kim Rhodes, American actress
- Lachlan Elmer, Australian field hockey halfback (Olympic silver 1992, 96)
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
- #1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
- #1 Song: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles