Historical Events
- Congo-Brazzaville becomes People's republic, under major Ngouabi
Famous Birthdays
- David Rawlings, American guitarist and singer, works with Gillian Welch (All the Good Times), born in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Dominik Diamond, Scottish presenter & newspaper columnist, born in Arbroath, United Kingdom
Famous Weddings
Harry Nilsson
American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson (28) weds second wife Diane Clatworthy (22) in Las Vegas, Nevada: divorce in 1974
Famous Deaths
- Joseph A Yablonski, American labor leader, and candidate for United Mine Workers (UMW) president, murdered in his home by hitmen hired by then-president of UMW. at 59
- Salvatore Baccaloni, Italian operatic bass buffo singer (Metropolitan Opera, 1940-62), and actor (Merry Andrew; Rock-a-Bye Baby), dies at 69
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About December 31, 1969
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas
#1 Song: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris
