What Happened on April 1, 1969
Publish date: 2024-10-02
Historical Events
- Royal Canadian Mint formally forms as a Crown Corporation
- Seattle Pilots trade little-known minor league outfielder Lou Piniella to KC Royals for 2 prospects; hits .282 with 11 HRs & 68 RBI to win AL Rookie of the Year; becomes leading MLB manager
- The Hawker Siddeley Harrier (vertical take-off fighter) enters service with the RAF.
Famous Birthdays
- Arnaud Boetsch, French tennis player (Davis Cup 1996) and broadcaster (France Télévisions), born in Meulam France
- Kevin Dean, American ice hockey defenseman (Stanley Cup NJ Devils, NHL All Star 1995), born in Madison, Wisconsin
- Traci Lin-Tavi, American actress (Ryan's Hope, F/X, Fright Night 2), born in New York City
About April 1, 1969
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dizzy - Tommy Roe
#1 Song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
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