What Happened on October 11, 1969

Historical Events

  • -28] Rome: 2nd bishop synod

Music History

American blues musician Muddy Waters involved in a car crash that kills 3

Event of Interest

Soyuz 6 launched; Soyuz 7 & 8 follow in next 2 days

  • Three people shot dead during street violence in the loyalist Shankill area of Belfast
1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Cal Dixon, American NFL center and guard (NY Jets), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, youngest son of Queen Beatrix and Claus von Amsberg, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
  • Ty Murray, American rodeo cowboy (5-time all-around world champion), born in Phoenix, Arizona
Born in 1969
1969 Highlights

About October 11, 1969

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
  • UK #1 Song: Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus - Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg