Historical Events
- Ralph Houk signs 3-year contract to manage New York Yankees at $65,000 a season, then the biggest salary in MLB
- The first automatic teller machine in the United States is installed in Rockville Center, New York.
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Kuzneski, American bestselling author
- H-Ci [Cedric Hailey], American singer (Jodeci), born in Monroe, North Carolina
- Mark Brettschneider, American actor (Jason-One Life to Live), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Shani Waugh, Australian golfer (US Open 2002 3rd), born in Bunbury West Australia
- Stephen Peall, Zimbabwean cricketer
Famous Deaths
- Harry Williams Millard, producer, dies of cancer at 41
Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969)
Vietnamese communist revolutionary and President of North Vietnam (1946-69), dies of heart failure at 79
- Willy Mairesse, Belgian auto racer (13 F1 GP; Nürburgring 1000km 1963; GT Spa GP 1965; Targa Florio 1966), dies from suicide at 40
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About September 2, 1969
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 (Exorium And Terminus) - Zager & Evans
