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David Wheaton

David Wheaton, American tennis player, radio host, and author

Born
June 2, 1969
Age in 2026
57
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Birth year
1969

About David Wheaton

David Wheaton is an American author, radio host, columnist, and former professional tennis player. In 1987, Wheaton won the US Open junior title and was the No. 1 ranked junior player in the US. Wheaton turned professional on July 4, 1988 and won his first top-level singles title in 1990 at the U.S. He won the Minnesota State High School tennis title in 1984 as a freshman.

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David Wheaton timeline

  1. He won the Minnesota State High School tennis title in 1984 as a freshman.
  2. In 1987, Wheaton won the US Open junior title and was the No. 1 ranked junior player in the US.
  3. Wheaton turned professional on July 4, 1988 and won his first top-level singles title in 1990 at the U.S.

The world when David Wheaton was born

David Wheaton was born in 1969. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1969

  • #1 song"Sugar, Sugar" – The Archies
  • Top movieMidnight Cowboy
  • Top TV showRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
  • Best-selling bookThe Godfather – Mario Puzo

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentNew York Mets "Miracle Mets" win the World Series
  • Top headlineNeil Armstrong walks on the Moon: "One small step for man"
  • Technology milestoneApollo 11 — first humans walk on the Moon
  • Defining fadWoodstock festival
  • Notable inventionARPANET (precursor to the internet)
  • World population3.63 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRichard Nixon
  • Sports championNew York Mets (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population202.7M

1969 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in David Wheaton's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19692026
Gas$0.35$3.45/gal
Average home$16,400$435,000
Average income$10,900$67,500
Minimum wage$1.60$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$1.42$11.95
Postage stamp$0.06$0.73
Population202.7M341 million

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