The presidential torch was passed from President Lyndon B. Johnson to Richard Nixon in 1969, which marked the transition from the 1960s to the 1970s. The newly elected President, together with other world leaders, asserted authority over a world population of 3.6 billion people. Michael was the most popular boy’s name that year, and Lisa was the most popular girl’s name. Rappers R. Kelly and Puff Daddy were among the infants, as was musician Dave Crohl and actresses Jennifer Anniston and Rene Zelleger. Unfortunately, as we all know, life finds its equilibrium in death. The world has lost Dwight Eisenhower, Judy Garland, Rocky Marciano, and Ho Chi Minh in the last 12 months.
True Grit, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Wild Bunch were among the films shown to those who sat down for a movie. Popular novel choices for the intellectually inclined were Slaughterhouse-Five, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and The Andromeda Strain. Continue reading to learn how this year altered computers and helped the world see a new frontier.
Aside from the July 20th moon landing, important firsts in 1969 included the first supersonic aircraft test flight, the first successful eye transplant, the first Woodstock festival, and the first Wendy’s Hamburgers. The moon module, laser printer, Taser, and mousepad were all made possible thanks to science. This year, in addition to witnessing the first man walk on the moon, hard-pressed US forces captured Hamburger Hill. Those same forces began to leave Vietnam shortly after that.
The United States also removed the 500, 1000, 5000, and 10,000 dollar bills from circulation in 1969, and the Supreme Court’s restriction on “obscene elements” was lifted. Finally, this year offered two notable presents to all of the world’s children: Sesame Street and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Whether you’re looking for myths about the moon landing or have recently flown across the country in a Boeing 747, the year 1969 played a role in making it all possible.
Continue reading to discover more about the events of 1969.
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![]() (February 11, 1969) |
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(March 10, 1969) |
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(May 02, 1969) |
![]() (July 16, 1969) |
![]() (July 20, 1969) |
![]() Happy Birthday! (July 24, 1969) |
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(August 08, 1969) |
![]() (October 17, 1969) |
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(December 04, 1969) |
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