What Happened on March 13, 1969

Historical Events

  • Apollo 9 returns to Earth

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Zorich, American NFL defensive tackle (Chicago Bears), born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Susanna Mälkki, Finnish cellist and conductor (Ensemble InterContemporain, 2006-13; La Scala, 2011; Helsinki Philharmonic, 2016-23), born in Helsinki, Finland

Famous Deaths

  • Felix Locher, Swiss insurance salesman, mapping system inventor, and late in life actor (Frankenstein's Daughter), dies at 86
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About March 13, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
  • UK #1 Song: Where Do You Go To My Lovely - Peter Sarstedt