Historical Events
- Bloodless coup in Somalia (National Day)
Election of Interest
German statesman Willy Brandt is elected chancellor of West Germany (1969-1974)
- Leonard Gersh's "Butterflies are Free" premieres in NYC
- Maj Gen Mohamed Siad Barre becomes President of Somali
Famous Birthdays
- Mo Lewis, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
Jack Kerouac (1922-1969)
American novelist and poet of the Beat Generation (On the Road, Mexico Blues), dies of cirrhosis of the liver at 47
- Oscar "TV Slim" Wills, American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Flatfoot Sam"), dies in a car wreck at 53
- Waclaw Sierpinski, Polish mathematician (Sierpinski triangle), dies at 87
1969 Highlights
About October 21, 1969
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
- #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies