1969
Alkinoos Ioannidis, Cypriot singer-songwriter and guitarist
Alkinoos Ioannidis is a Greek Cypriot composer, lyricist, singer, and orchestrator.
Alkinoos Ioannidis, Cypriot singer-songwriter and guitarist
The 1960s
Explore 4408 historical events from 1960–1969.
1969
Kostya Tszyu, Russian-Australian boxer
Konstantin Borisovich "Kostya" Tszyu is a Russian-Australian former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2005. He held multiple world championships in the light-welterweigh…
Kostya Tszyu, Russian-Australian boxer
1969
Tapio Wilska, Finnish singer-songwriter
Tapio Wilska is the main vocalist of the heavy metal band Sethian. He is also the ex-lead vocalist for the band Finntroll and is the current vocalist of Canadian band Obscene Eulog…
Tapio Wilska, Finnish singer-songwriter
1969
Patrick Pentland, Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
John Patrick Thomas Pentland is an Irish-born rock guitarist and a member of the Canadian rock band Sloan. All four members of Sloan write, produce, and sing their own songs, but P…
Patrick Pentland, Irish-Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
1969
Tim Rogers, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
Timothy Adrian Rogers is an Australian musician and actor, most notable as the frontman of the rock band You Am I. He has also recorded solo albums with backing bands. As of July 2…
Tim Rogers, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
1969
Ben Shepherd, American musician and songwriter
Hunter Benedict Shepherd is an American musician best known as the bassist of rock band Soundgarden, with whom he has won two Grammy Awards.
Ben Shepherd, American musician and songwriter
1969
Richard Witschge, Dutch footballer and coach
Richard Peter Witschge is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was known for his technique and passing ability.
Richard Witschge, Dutch footballer and coach
1969
Hem Vejakorn, Thai illustrator and painter (born 1904)
Mom Luang Hem Vejakorn was a Thai artist and writer. He is best known for his illustrations for the covers of 10-satang pulp novels, which have in turn influenced subsequent genera…
Hem Vejakorn, Thai illustrator and painter (born 1904)
1969
Vjekoslav Luburić, Croatian Ustaše official and concentration camp administrator (born 1914)
Vjekoslav Luburić was a Croatian Ustaše official who headed the system of concentration camps in the Independent State of Croatia (NDH) during much of World War II. Luburić also pe…
Vjekoslav Luburić, Croatian Ustaše official and concentration camp administrator (born 1914)
1969
Morihei Ueshiba, Japanese martial artist, founded aikido (born 1883)
Morihei Ueshiba was a Japanese martial artist and founder of the martial art of aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaiso (開祖) or Ōsensei (大先生/翁先生), "Great Teacher".
Morihei Ueshiba, Japanese martial artist, founded aikido (born 1883)
1969
René Barrientos, Bolivian soldier, pilot, and politician, 55th President of Bolivia (born 1919)
René Emilio Barrientos Ortuño was a Bolivian military officer and politician who served as the 47th president of Bolivia from 1964 to 1965 and 1966 to 1969. During his first term, …
René Barrientos, Bolivian soldier, pilot, and politician, 55th President of Bolivia (born 1919)
1969
Franz von Papen, German general and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1879)
Franz Joseph Hermann Michael Maria von Papen, Erbsälzer zu Werl und Neuwerk was a German politician, diplomat, army officer, and Prussian nobleman. A national conservative, he serv…
Franz von Papen, German general and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1879)
1969
Zakir Husain, Indian academic and politician, 3rd President of India (born 1897)
Zakir Husain Khan was an Indian educationist and politician who served as the vice president of India from 1962 to 1967 and president of India from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3…
Zakir Husain, Indian academic and politician, 3rd President of India (born 1897)
1969
Osbert Sitwell, English-Italian author and poet (born 1892)
Sir Francis Osbert Sacheverell Sitwell, 5th Baronet CH CBE was an English writer. His elder sister was Edith Sitwell and his younger brother was Sacheverell Sitwell. Like them, he …
Osbert Sitwell, English-Italian author and poet (born 1892)
1969
Remington Kellogg, American zoologist and paleontologist (born 1892)
Arthur Remington Kellogg was an American naturalist and a director of the United States National Museum. His work focused on marine mammals.
Remington Kellogg, American zoologist and paleontologist (born 1892)
1969
Enid Bennett, Australian-American actress (born 1893)
Enid Eulalie Bennett was an Australian silent film actress, mostly active in American film.
Enid Bennett, Australian-American actress (born 1893)
1969
Frederick Lane, Australian swimmer (born 1888)
Frederick Claude Vivian Lane was an Australian swimmer who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics.
Frederick Lane, Australian swimmer (born 1888)
1969
Joe Malone, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1890)
Maurice Joseph Cletus Malone was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey Association (NHA) and National Hockey League (NHL) for the Quebec Bulld…
Joe Malone, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1890)
1969
Coleman Hawkins, American saxophonist and clarinet player (born 1901)
Coleman Randolph Hawkins, nicknamed "Hawk" and sometimes "Bean", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. One of the first prominent jazz musicians on his instrument, as Joachim E. …
Coleman Hawkins, American saxophonist and clarinet player (born 1901)
1969
Paul Hawkins, Australian racing driver (born 1937)
Robert Paul Hawkins was an Australian motor racing driver. The son of a racing motorcyclist-turned-church minister, Hawkins was a capable single-seater driver but really made his m…
Paul Hawkins, Australian racing driver (born 1937)
1969
Allan Haines Loughead, American engineer, co-founded the Lockheed Corporation (born 1889)
Allan Haines Lockheed was an American aviation engineer and businessman. He formed the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company along with his brother, Malcolm Loughead, which became Lockheed …
Allan Haines Loughead, American engineer, co-founded the Lockheed Corporation (born 1889)
1969
Jeffrey Hunter, American actor and producer (born 1926)
Jeffrey Hunter was an American film and television actor and producer known for his roles in films such as The Searchers and King of Kings. On television, Hunter is known for his 1…
Jeffrey Hunter, American actor and producer (born 1926)
1969
Ivar Ballangrud, Norwegian speed skater (born 1904)
Ivar Eugen Ballangrud was a Norwegian speed skater, a four-time Olympic champion in speed skating. As the only triple gold medalist at the 1936 Winter Olympics, Ballangrud was the …
Ivar Ballangrud, Norwegian speed skater (born 1904)
1969
Leo Gorcey, American actor (born 1917)
Leo Bernard Gorcey was an American stage and film actor, famous for portraying the leader of a group of street-wise city toughs known variously as the Dead End Kids, the East Side …
Leo Gorcey, American actor (born 1917)