What Happened on September 29, 1969

Historical Events

  • "Bright Promise" TV Daytime Soap; debuts on NBC-TV
  • "Letters To Laugh-In" debuts on NBC-TV
  • "Love American Style" premieres on ABC-TV
  • "Name Droppers" debuts on NBC-TV
  • "Sale Of Century" debuts on NBC-TV
  • China performs nuclear test at Lop Nor, PRC
  • Jackie DeShannon gets Gold Record for "Put Little Love in Your Heart"
  • Red Sox Rico Petrocelli hits shortstop record 40th HR of season
  • Steve O'Neal of NY Jets, kicks longest NFL punt; 98 yards vs Denver

Famous Birthdays

  • Aleks Syntek, Mexican singer-songwriter, born in Merida, Mexico
  • Angelo Barretto, Filipino racecar driver
  • Erika Eleniak, American Canadian actress (Baywatch) and Playboy playmate (July 1989), born in Glendale, California

Kelly Robbins (54 years old)

American golfer (LPGA C'ship 1995), born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan


About September 29, 1969

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 26 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