What Happened on October 27, 1969

Historical Events

  • Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to John Tinbergen

Event of Interest

Ralph Nader sets up a consumer organization known as Nader's Raiders

  • St Vincent & Grenadines gains associated status with Britain

Famous Birthdays

  • Corey Foster, NHL defenseman (Pitts Penguins), born in Ottawa, Ontario
  • John Kasay, NFL kicker (Carolina Panthers), born in Athens, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • Jaime Pahissa, Spanish-born composer and musicologist, dies at 89
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About October 27, 1969

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
  • UK #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies