Historical Events
Event of Interest
North Ireland loyalist Ian Paisley addresses a crowd at Loughgall, County Antrim, and is reported to have said: "I am anti-Roman Catholic, but God being my judge, I love the poor dupes who are ground down under that system."
- Russia launches unmanned Luna 15 to Moon
Famous Birthdays
- (Mark) "Barney" Greenway, British extreme metal-punk vocalist (Napalm Death), born in Great Barr, England
- Ewan Beaton, 60 kg judoka (Olympics-9-92, 96), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Jamie Walter, actor (Pirate Island)
- Kakhi Kakhiashvili, Georgian-born Greek weightlifter
- Ken Jeong, American comedian and actor (Community, The Hangover), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Kim Braatz, female outfielder (Colo Silver Bullets), born in Santa Ana, California
- Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan politician and political scientist
- Shaun Greatbatch, English darts player (first player to hit perfect 9-dart finish on live television 2002), born in Newmarket, England (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Madiba Thembekile, Nelson Mandela's son, dies in a car accident at 24
About July 13, 1969
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: In The Year 2525 - Zager & Evans
#1 Song: Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman
