What Happened on March 9, 1969

Famous Birthdays

  • George Nimako, CFL safety (Toronto Argonauts), born in Napean, Ontario
  • Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, NBA guard (Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets), born in Gulfport, Mississippi
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Riad, chief of staff (Egyptian army), dies
  • Richard Crane, American character actor (Surfside 6, Rocky Jones, Space Ranger), dies of a heart attack at 50
1969 Highlights

About March 9, 1969

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
  • UK #1 Song: Where Do You Go To My Lovely - Peter Sarstedt