Historical Events
Music History
Mick Jagger accidentally shot while filming "Ned Kelly"; he survives
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Slater, American actor (Robin Hood, Untamed Heart, Heathers), born in New York City, New York
- Edward Norton, American actor (American History X), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Everlast [Erik Francis Schrody], American musician (House Of Pain), born in Valley Stream, New York
- Isaac Austin, American basketball center (Miami Heat), born in Gridley, California
- Masta Killa [Elgin Turner], American rapper (Wu-Tang Clan), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Laci Boldemann, Swedish composer, dies at 48
- Mildred Davis, actress (Haunted Spooks), dies of coronary at 68
- Otto Stern, German/US physicist (Nobel 1943), dies at 81
1969 Highlights
About August 18, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
#1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
