What Happened on March 28, 1969

Historical Events

  • Greek poet and Nobel Prize laureate Giorgos Seferis makes a famous statement on the BBC World Service opposing the junta in Greece

Appointment of Interest

Pope Paul VI names JGM Willebrands cardinal

Famous Birthdays

  • Brett Ratner, American film director (Rush Hour), born in Miami Beach, Florida
  • Craig Paquette, infielder (KC Royals), born in Long Beach, California
  • Elliot Perry, NBA guard, 1991-92, 1994-2002 (Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and 5 other teams), born in Memphis, Tennessee
  • James Atkin, British rock singer, and guitarist (EMF - "Unbelievable"), born in Birmingham, England
  • Rodney Atkins, American country music singer-songwriter (Honesty), born in Knoxville, Tennessee
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Aryeh Levin [Reb Aryeh], Orthodox Jewish rabbi, dies at 84

1969 Highlights

About March 28, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 22 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