Historical Events
Sports History
41-year old Detroit right wing Gordie Howe picks up his 19th and final NHL hat trick as the Red Wings beat Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3; Howe is the oldest player to score an NHL hat-trick
- Quarterbacks Billy Kilmer of New Orleans and St Louis' Charlie Johnson each pass for 6 touchdowns for combined NFL record of 12 passing TDs in a game; Saints beat Cardinals, 51-42 at Busch Memorial Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Reginald Arvizu, American bassist (KoЯn), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- (Wilmore) "Slick" Jones, American jazz drummer (Fletcher Henderson, Fats Waller, Sidney Bechet), dies at 62
- Marion Lloyd Vince, American fencer (National champion 1928, 31), dies at 63
About November 2, 1969
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 25 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
