Historical Events
- WJMN TV channel 3 in Escanaba, MI (ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Javier Álvarez, Spanish singer-songwriter, born in Madrid, Spain
- Malia Hosaka, Hawaiian professional wrestler, born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Maria Whittaker, English model, born in Hounslow, United Kingdom
- Martin Haywood, Australian cricketer (NSW opening batsman), born in Tamworth, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Léon Scieur, Belgian cyclist (b. 1888)
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About October 7, 1969
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
#1 Song: Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus - Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg
