Historical Events
- Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to John Tinbergen
Event of Interest
Ralph Nader sets up a consumer organization known as Nader's Raiders
- St Vincent & Grenadines gains associated status with Britain
Famous Birthdays
- Corey Foster, NHL defenseman (Pitts Penguins), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- John Kasay, NFL kicker (Carolina Panthers), born in Athens, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Jaime Pahissa, Spanish-born composer and musicologist, dies at 89
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights
About October 27, 1969
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
- #1 Song: Sugar Sugar - The Archies