What Happened on September 7, 1969

Historical Events

F1 World Champion

Scottish Matra-Ford driver Jackie Stewart wins the Italian Grand Prix at Monza to clinch his first Formula 1 World Drivers Championship; his 6th F1 win of the season

Famous Birthdays

  • Angie Everhart, American model and actress (Jade, Last Action Hero), born in Akron, Ohio
  • Darren Bragg, American MLB baseball outfielder, 1994-2004 (Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and 7 other teams), born in Waterbury, Connecticut
  • Diane Farr, American actress (Numb3rs), born in Manhattan, New York
  • Jimmy Urine [Euringer], American electro-punk singer (Mindless Self Indulgence), born in New York City
  • Rudy Galindo, American figure skater, born in San Jose, California

Famous Deaths

  • Everett McKinley Dirksen, American politician (Senator-R-Illinois, Senate Minority Leader), dies at 73
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About September 7, 1969

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
  • UK #1 Song: In The Year 2525 (Exorium And Terminus) - Zager & Evans