Historical Events
- -28] Rome: 2nd bishop synod
Event of Interest
Blues artist Muddy Waters involved in a car crash that kills 3

Muddy Waters
- Soyuz 6 launched; Soyuz 7 & 8 follow in next 2 days
- Three people shot dead during street violence in the loyalist Shankill area of Belfast
Famous Birthdays
- Cal Dixon, American NFL center and guard (NY Jets), born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, youngest son of Queen Beatrix and Claus von Amsberg, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
- Ty Murray, American rodeo cowboy (5-time all-around world champion), born in Phoenix, Arizona
1969 Highlights
About October 11, 1969
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra