Historical Events
- Pakistani cricketing brothers Hanif, Mushtaq and Sadiq Mohammad start their only Test together; drawn 1st Test v NZ in Karachi
Famous Birthdays
- Adela Noriega, Mexican actress (QuinceaƱera), born in Mexico City
- Arthur Rhodes, American baseball pitcher (Baltimore Orioles), born in Waco, Texas
- Kelvin Pritchett, American NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Weddings
Robert Evans & Ali MacGraw
"Love Story" actress Ali MacGraw (30) weds film producer Robert Evans (39)
Famous Deaths
- Otto Jochum, German composer, dies at 71
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About October 24, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
- #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies