Historical Events
- NY Jet Steve O'Neal punts 98 yards against Denver Broncos
- Ron Hill wins European marathon (2:16:47.8)
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Porter, American actor and singer (Kinky Boots), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Jason Christiansen, pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Omaha, Nebraska
- Mic Christopher, Irish rock singer and songwriter (The Mary Janes; solo - "Heyday";"Skylarkin'"), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 2001)
1969 Highlights
About September 21, 1969
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
- #1 Song: Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival