What Happened on March 15, 1969

Historical Events

  • US Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas resigns
  • Violent Chinese-Russian border dispute leaves 100s dead

Famous Birthdays

  • Gianluca Festa, Italian soccer manager (Cagliari, Como, AEL, Lamia) and defender (Roma, Internazionale, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, Cagliari), born in Cagliari, Italy
  • Kim Raver, American actress
  • Louis Riddick, American NFL safety (Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons) and broadcaster (ESPN MNF), born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania
  • Rona Ambrose, Canadian politician
  • Timo Kotipelto, Finnish rock singer (Stratovarius; Kotipelto), born in Lappajärvi, Finland
  • Yutaka Take, Japanese jockey
Born in 1969

Famous Weddings

Judy Garland

American singer and actress Judy Garland (46) weds American nightclub manager Mickey Deans, at Chelsea Register Office, London, England

Famous Deaths

  • Miles Malleson, British stage and screen actor, and writer (Kind Hearts and Coronets; Postman's Knock), dies at 80
1969 Highlights

About March 15, 1969

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 4 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