Historical Events
Music Awards
3rd Country Music Association Award: Johnny Cash & Tammy Wynette wins
Johnny Cash
Tammy Wynette
- Bank of America World Headquarters (555 California) dedicated
- Madison Square Garden TV Network begins (Rangers vs North Stars)
- NY Met Ron Swoboda's spectacular diving catch of sinking liner with runners at 1st & 3rd in 9th, Mets win in 10th in World Series game
- Oriole Earl Weaver becomes 1st manager ejected in 60 years a World Series game
- Vietnam Moratorium Day; millions nationwide protest the war
Famous Birthdays
- Dominic West, British actor (The Wire), born in Sheffield, England
- Vítor Baía, Portuguese football goalkeeper, born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Famous Deaths
- Rod La Rocque, American actor (Mystery Woman), dies at 70
- Shermake, president of (Somalia), murdered
1969 Highlights
About October 15, 1969
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
