Historical Events
- Dutch Antilles government of Kroon resigns
- International communist conference begins in Moscow
- Race riot in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Birthdays
- Brian McKnight, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician, born in Buffalo, New York
Famous Deaths
- Renaat Veremans, Flemish organist, composer, and conductor (Flemish Opera, Antwerp, 1921-44), dies at 75
About June 5, 1969
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
#1 Song: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles