Historical Events
Event of Interest
1969 NFL Draft: O.J. Simpson from USC first pick by Buffalo Bills
O.J. Simpson
- 2nd ABA All-Star Game: West 133 beats East 127 at Louisville
- Barbara Jo Rubin becomes 1st woman jockey to win in North America
Famous Birthdays
- Giorgio Lamberti, Italian free style swimmer (world record 200m)
- John Veenhof, Dutch soccer player (FC Groningen)
- Kathryn Morris, American actress
- Linda Sanchez, American politician
- Mo Rocca, American writer and comedian