Historical Events
- Cleveland's Cuyahoga River catches fire due to pollution
- The Derry Housing Action Committee (DHAC) stage a protest by blocking the Lecky Road in the Bogside area of Derry, Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Derek Russell, NFL wide receiver (Houston/Tennessee Oilers)
Famous Weddings
R. L. Stine
Writer and producer R. L. Stine (25) weds editor Jane Waldhorn
Famous Deaths
Judy Garland (1922-1969)
American actress (The Wizard of Oz; Meet Me In St. Louis; Easter Parade), and singer ("Over The Rainbow"); dies at 47; coroner determines cause as unintentional, incautious overdose of prescription barbiturates
1969 Highlights
About June 22, 1969
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet - Henry Mancini And His Orchestra
- #1 Song: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles