Historical Events
- Pirate Radio Station Free Derby begins operation by Northern Ireland
- Sweden is the 1st Western country to recognize North Vietnam
- USSR's Venera 6 launched for parachute landing on Venus
Famous Deaths
- John Brownlee, Australian operatic baritone (Metropolitan Opera, 1937-57), dies at 69
About January 10, 1969
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
#1 Song: Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da - Marmalade
