What Happened on September 23, 1969

Historical Events

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford premieres at the Roger Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut

  • 1st broadcast of "Marcus Welby MD" on ABC-TV

Music History

Northern Star and Illinois Univ newspaper start rumors that Paul McCartney is dead


Famous Birthdays

  • Jeff Cirillo, infielder (Milwaukee Brewers), born in Pasadena, California
  • Patrick Fiori [Patrick Jean-François Chouchayan] French pop-rock singer-songwriter of Armenian descent, born in Marseille
  • Tapio Laukkanen, Finnish rally driver

About September 23, 1969

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sugar, Sugar - The Archies
  • UK #1 Song: Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival