What Happened on March 20, 1969

Famous Birthdays

  • Caroline Brunet, Canadian kayaker (Olympic silver 1996), born in Quebec City, Québec
  • Mannie Fresh {Bryan Thomas], American rapper (Big Tymers), and producer (Cash Money Records), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Thang Thanh Nguyen, Soc Trang Vietnam, murderer (FBI Most Wanted)
Born in 1969

Famous Weddings

John Lennon & Yoko Ono

British Beatle John Lennon (28) weds Japanese artist Yoko Ono (36) in Gibraltar, near Spain (his second marriage, her third), until his death in 1980

Famous Deaths

  • Henri Longchambon, French politician, dies at 72
1969 Highlights

About March 20, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
  • UK #1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye