What Happened on November 28, 1969

Historical Events

  • Infielder Ted Sizemore becomes 7th Dodger to win NL Rookie of Year

Famous Birthdays

  • Colman Domingo, American actor (Rustin), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Dale Carter, American football cornerback (Pro Bowl 1994, 95, 96, 97; NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 1992; KC Chiefs), born in Covington, Georgia
  • Marc Spindler, American NFL player (NY Jets, Detroit Lions), born in Scranton, Pennsylvania
  • Nick Knight, English cricket batsman (17 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 113; Essex CCC, Warwickshire CCC) and broadcaster (Sky Sports), born in Watford, England
  • Pedro Astacio, Dominican pitcher (LA Dodgers), born in Hato Mayor del Ray, Dominican Republic
  • Pio Sagapolutele, American NFL defensive tackle (New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns), born in American Samoa (d. 2009)
  • Robb Nen, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1998, 99, 2002; NL saves leader 2001 SF Giants; World Series 1997 Florida Marlins), born in San Pedro, California
  • Sonia O'Sullivan, Irish 5k runner (Olympic 4th 1992, 96)

Famous Deaths

  • Elbert Frank Cox, African-American mathematician (first African-American to receive PhD in Mathematics), dies at 73
  • Roy Barcroft [Howard Ravenscroft], American actor (Oklahoma!; Freckles), dies at 67
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About November 28, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Come Together/Something - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies