What Happened on October 21, 1969

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
1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Mo Lewis, American NFL linebacker (NY Jets), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Born in 1969

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

  • US #1 Song: I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
  • UK #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies