Historical Events
- 1st Jackson Five record to enter top 100 (I Want You Back)
Vietnam War Moratorium Demonstration
An estimated 2 million people take part in the Vietnam War Moratorium demonstration across the United States
Music History
Janis Joplin, accused of vulgar & indicent language in Tampa, Florida
- The 1st ever colour television commercial in the UK, for Birds Eye peas, airs on ATV in the Midlands during a Thunderbirds episode
- Wendy's Hamburgers, American fast food restaurant chains founded by Dave Thomas opens in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Birthdays
- Helen Kelesi, Canadian tennis star
- Peter Martin, cricketer (Lancashire & England pace bowler 1995)
- Shane Mack, American politician
Famous Deaths
- Billy Southworth, American Baseball HOF manager (World Series 1942, 44 St. Louis Cardinals; Boston Braves) and outfielder (World Series 1926 NY Giants), dies of emphysema at 76
- Ignacio Aldecoa, Spanish writer (Gran Sol, Caballo the Pica), dies at 44
- Roy D'Arcy [Roy Giusti], American actor (Warning Shadows, Revolt of Zombies), dies at 75
About November 15, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wedding Bell Blues - The 5th Dimension
#1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies