Famous Birthdays
- Cerys Matthews, Welsh singer and songwriter (Catatonia), born in Cardiff, Wales
- Chisato Moritaka, Japanese singer, born in Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- Gavin Briant, Zimbabwean cricketer (Zimbabwe Test batsman 1993), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
- J Nick Adamson, Freeport Bahamas, US laser sailor (Olymp-21st-1996)
- Janeth Arcain, Brazilian basketball forward (Houston Comets), born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Jesse Campbell, American football safety (NY Giants, Washington Redskins), born in Washington, North Carolina
Famous Weddings
F. W. de Klerk
Future South African president F. W. de Klerk marries Marike Willemse
Famous Deaths
- Ludvig Irgens-Jensen, Norwegian composer, dies at 74
1969 Highlights
About April 11, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
#1 Song: Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
