What Happened on May 1, 1969

Historical Events

  • 43 Unification church couples wed in NYC

Film & TV History

Children's educational television host Fred Rogers testifies before US Senate Subcommittee on Communications to secure funding for creation of PBS

  • Houston Astros hurler Don Wilson blanks Reds, 4-0 for second career no-hitter, at Crosley Field in Cincinnati

Election of Interest

James Chichester-Clark is elected as leader of the Unionist party, succeededing Terence O'Neill as the Northern Ireland Prime Minister

  • Leonard Tose buys NFL Philadelphia Eagles for a professional sports record $16.15m
  • Pirate Radio Station 259 (England/France) begins transmitting

Clouds

Reprise Records releases "Clouds", Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's 2nd studio album


1969 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Bryan Marchment, Canadian NHL defenseman, 1989-2006 (Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, and 7 other teams), born in Scarborough, Ontario (d. 2022)
  • Wes Anderson, American director and writer
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Ella Logan [Ina Allan], Scottish actress (52nd Street, Woman Chases Man, Top of the Town), dies from cancer at 56
1969 Highlights

About May 1, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
  • UK #1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles with Billy Preston