What Happened on February 4, 1969

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Historical Events

  • 41,163, then largest NBA crowd, watches doubleheader Cin-Det, SD-Bost
  • Beatles appoint Eastman & Eastman, as general cousel to Apple

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John Madden is named head coach of NFL's Oakland Raiders

NFL Coach and Sportscaster John Madden
NFL Coach and Sportscaster
John Madden
  • Lonne Elder's "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men" premieres in NYC

Event of interestEvent of Interest

The Palestine National Congress appoints Yasser Arafat chairman of the PLO

Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat
Palestinian Leader
Yasser Arafat

Famous Birthdays

  • Brad Cornett, American baseball pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays)
  • Brandy Ledford, American actress and model
  • Chris Crooms, WLAF safety (Barcelona Dragons)
  • 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