Famous Birthdays
- Elliott [Steven] Smith, American Oscar nominated singer-songwriter (Good Will Hunting - "Miss Misery"), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2003)
- Mike Budenholzer, American basketball head coach (Milwaukee Bucks 2018-19; Atlanta Hawks 2013-18; NBA Coach of the Year 2015, 19), born in Holbrook, Arizona
- Simon Doull, cricket medium pacer (NZ)
Famous Deaths
Theodor W. Adorno (1903-1969)
German philosopher and sociologist (Dialectic of Enlightenment, Negative Dialectics), dies at 65
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About August 6, 1969
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
