Historical Events
- Gold reaches then record high ($47 per ounce) in Paris
- Gustav Heinemann elected President of West Germany
- Joe Orton's "What the Butler Saw" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- MC Solaar [Claude M'Barali], Chadian-French rapper ("Hasta la vista"), born in Dakar, Senagal
- Moussa Saïb, former Algerian footballer
- Paul Blackthorne, British actor
1969 Highlights
About March 5, 1969
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
- #1 Song: Where Do You Go To My Lovely - Peter Sarstedt