What Happened on March 24, 1969

Historical Events

  • Francis Turner is sworn in as the director of the Federal Highway Administration

Famous Birthdays

  • Yoko Zetterlund, volleyball setter (Olympic bronze 1992, 96), born in San Francisco, California
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

Joseph Kasa-Vubu (c. 1915-1969)

Congolese politician and the 1st President of the Republic of Congo (1960-65), dies at about 55

1969 Highlights

About March 24, 1969

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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