What Happened on February 5, 1969

Historical Events

  • "Turn-On," debuts and cancelled by ABC after flopping so badly
  • United States population reaches 200 million
  • Vince Lombardi, becomes part owner, vice-president, general manager, and head coach of NFL Washington Redskins
1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Brown, American singer-songwriter ("My Prerogative"), born in Roxbury, Massachusetts
  • Michael Sheen, Welsh actor (Frost/Nixon), born in Newport, Wales
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Thelma Ritter, American character actress (All About Eve; Rear Window; Pillow Talk), dies of complications after a heart attack at 66
1969 Highlights

About February 5, 1969

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crimson And Clover - Tommy James And The Shondells
  • UK #1 Song: Blackberry Way - Move