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What Happened on June 5, 1969

Historical Events

  • Dutch Antilles government of Kroon resigns
  • International communist conference begins in Moscow
  • Race riot in Hartford, Connecticut

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian McKnight, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician, born in Buffalo, New York
  • Jack Smith, American attorney in the US Justice Department prosecuting Donald Trump [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Renaat Veremans, Flemish organist, composer, and conductor (Flemish Opera, Antwerp, 1921-44), dies at 75
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About June 5, 1969

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
  • UK #1 Song: The Ballad of John And Yoko - The Beatles