What Happened on October 20, 1969

Historical Events

  • WKYH (now WYMT) TV channel 57 in Hazard, KY (NBC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Chantel Tremitiere, American WNBA guard (Sacramento Monarchs), born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
  • Herman Moore, American NFL wide receiver (Detroit Lions), born in Danville, Virginia
  • Juan Gonzalez, Puerto Rican MLB outfielder (Texas Rangers), born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
  • Kim Suominen, Finnish soccer midfielder (39 caps; TPS, FF Jaro), born in Turku, Finland (d. 2021)
  • Laurie Daley, Australian rugby league footballer (Canberra Raider), born in Junee, Australia

About October 20, 1969

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Can't Get Next To You - The Temptations
  • UK #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies