What Happened on July 4, 1969

Historical Events

Music History

"Give Peace a Chance" single by John Lennon & Plastic Ono Band is released in UK

Music History

140,000 attend 2-day Atlanta Pop Festival in Byron, Georgia; performers include: Janis Joplin; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Chicago; Led Zeppelin; Delaney and Bonnie; Creedence Clearwater Revival, Canned Heat; Joe Cocker; Chuck Berry; Spirit; and Johnny Winter

  • The Ohio Fireworks Derecho kills 18 Ohioans and destroys over 100 boats on Lake Erie.
  • USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Home favourite Ann Jones upsets 3-time defending champion Billie Jean King 3-6, 6-3, 6-2


1969 History

Famous Deaths

  • Georges Ronsse, Belgian road cyclist (UCI Road World C'ship 1928, 29), dies at 63
1969 Highlights

About July 4, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet - Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
  • UK #1 Song: Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman