Historical Events
- 1st launching of heavy N-1 rocket at Baikonur Kazakhstan (explodes)
Contract of Interest
Ted Williams signs 5-year contract to manage Washington Senators
Famous Birthdays
- Aunjanue Ellis, American actress (When They See Us), born in San Francisco, California
- Corey Harris, American blues and reggae guitarist (The Blues miniseries; From Mississippi to Mali), born in Denver, Colorado
- Eric Wilson, American bassist and songwriter (Sublime, 1988-96), born in Long Beach, California
- J. D. Gibbs, American auto racer, team owner (Joe Gibbs Rcaing), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2019)
- James Dean Bradfield, Welsh singer-songwriter (Manic Street Preachers), born in Pontypool, Wales
- Petra Kronberger, Austrian alpine skier (Olympic gold 1992), born in Pfarrwerfen, Austria
- Tony Meola, American footballer, born in Belleville, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Jose de Capriles, Mexican-born US Olympic fencer, dies at 57
About February 21, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everyday People - Sly & The Family Stone
#1 Song: Where Do You Go To My Lovely - Peter Sarstedt
