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
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

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

About March 13, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 6 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