Historical Events
- 41,163, then largest NBA crowd, watches doubleheader Cin-Det, SD-Bost
- Beatles appoint Eastman & Eastman, as general cousel to Apple
Appointment of Interest
John Madden is named head coach of NFL's Oakland Raiders
John Madden
- Lonne Elder's "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" premieres in NYC
Event of Interest
The Palestine National Congress appoints Yasser Arafat chairman of the PLO
Yasser Arafat
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Cornett, American baseball pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays)
- Brandy Ledford, American actress and model
- Dallas Drake, Trail, NHL center (Winnipeg Jets)
- Duncan Coutts, Canadian bassist (Our Lady Peace)
- Joe Sacco, Medford, NHL right wing (Anaheim Mighty Ducks), born in Medford, Massachusetts
What Happened in 1969
Apollo 11 Bootprint
Buzz Aldrin's bootprint, one of the first steps taken on the Moon
July 21, 1969Woodstock Music and Art Fair
Swami Satchidananda addressing the opening ceremony at Woodstock
August 15, 1969Vietnam War Moratorium Demonstration
Millions marched against the Vietnam War outside the White House
November 15, 1969
