What Happened on September 5, 1969

Historical Events

  • Frente Obrero wins Dutch Antilles national elections

Famous Birthdays

  • Dweezil Zappa, American rock guitarist and son of Frank Zappa, born in Hollywood, California
  • Leonardo Araujo, Brazilian footballer, born in NiterĂ³i, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Mark Ramprakash, English cricketer, born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
Born in 1969

Famous Deaths

  • Henk Bijvanck, Dutch composer, dies at 59
  • Josh White, American blues, folk and gospel musician, dies at 55
  • Mitchell Ayres, American orchestra leader (Hollywood Palace), dies at 58
1969 Highlights

About September 5, 1969

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Honky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
  • UK #1 Song: In The Year 2525 (Exorium And Terminus) - Zager & Evans