What Happened on September 26, 1969

Historical Events

  • Apple Records releases The Beatles 11th studio album "Abbey Road", their final recordings as a quartet; tops the charts in 11 countries
  • Bolivia military coup under general Ovando Candia

The Brady Bunch

TV sitcom "The Brady Bunch" created by Sherwood Schwartz premieres on ABC in the US

  • USSR performs underground nuclear test

Famous Birthdays

  • Andy Petterson, Australian footballer, born in Fremantle, Australia
  • Anthony Kavanagh, French Canadian comedian, actor and singer, born in Longueuil, Canada
  • Paul Warhurst, English footballer, born in Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, United Kingdom

About September 26, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
  • UK #1 Song: Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival