What Happened on March 14, 1969

Historical Events

  • Barbara Jo Rubin becomes first female jockey to win at Aqueduct Racetrack, NYC aboard 2-year-old bay Bravy Galaxy at 13 to 1
  • CBS-TV renews "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" for a third season
  • West Indies cricket batsman Seymour Nurse scores career high 258 in his last Test innings in 3rd Test win over NZ at Christchurch
1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Greg Biekert, American NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders), born in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Larry Johnson, American NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets, NY Knicks), born in Tyler, Texas
  • Laura Leighton, American actress (Melrose Place, Pretty Little Liars), born in Iowa City, Iowa
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Ben Shahn, Lithuanian-American painter (1964 Arts & Letters), dies at 70
  • Heinie Zimmerman, American baseball player (Chicago Cubs, NY Giants,1912-batted .372 with 14 HRs), dies at 82
1969 Highlights

About March 14, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 5 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