Historical Events
- Simon & Garfunkel releases "Boxer"
- Wales beats England, 30-9 at the National Stadium, Cardiff to clinch their 16th Five Nations Rugby Championship and 11th Triple Crown
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Jackson, American NFL wide receiver (NFL receiving TD leader 1996; Baltimore Ravens), born in Tangipahoa, Louisiana (d. 2017)
1969 Highlights
About April 12, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
- #1 Song: Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces