1969
Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement
Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement
1969 in History
47 events found for 1969
1969
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida, USA.
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida, USA.
1969
Chappaquiddick incident: U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy crashes his car into a tidal pond at Chappaquiddick Island,…
Chappaquiddick incident: U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy crashes his car into a tidal pond at Chappaquiddick Island,…
1969
Apollo program: Apollo 11's crew successfully makes the first human landing on the Moon in the Sea of Tranquility.…
Apollo program: Apollo 11's crew successfully makes the first human landing on the Moon in the Sea of Tranquility.…
1969
A cease fire is announced between Honduras and El Salvador, six days after the beginning of the "Football War".
A cease fire is announced between Honduras and El Salvador, six days after the beginning of the "Football War".
1969
Apollo program: At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon, followed 19…
Apollo program: At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon, followed 19…
1969
Apollo program: Apollo 11 splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean.
Apollo program: Apollo 11 splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean.
1969
Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its…
Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its…
1969
Vietnam War: U.S. president Richard Nixon makes an unscheduled visit to South Vietnam and meets with President Nguyễn…
Vietnam War: U.S. president Richard Nixon makes an unscheduled visit to South Vietnam and meets with President Nguyễn…
1969
Vietnam War: At the apartment of French intermediary Jean Sainteny in Paris, American representative Henry Kissinger…
Vietnam War: At the apartment of French intermediary Jean Sainteny in Paris, American representative Henry Kissinger…
1969
The Lonesome Cowboys police raid occurs in Atlanta, Georgia, leading to the creation of the Georgia Gay Liberation…
The Lonesome Cowboys police raid occurs in Atlanta, Georgia, leading to the creation of the Georgia Gay Liberation…
1969
Richard Nixon appoints Luis R. Bruce, a Mohawk-Oglala Sioux and co-founder of the National Congress of American…
Richard Nixon appoints Luis R. Bruce, a Mohawk-Oglala Sioux and co-founder of the National Congress of American…
1969
At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the iconic photo that becomes the cover image of the…
At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the iconic photo that becomes the cover image of the…
1969
Tate–LaBianca murders: Followers of Charles Manson murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski),…
Tate–LaBianca murders: Followers of Charles Manson murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski),…
1969
A day after murdering actress Sharon Tate and four others, members of Charles Manson's cult kill Leno and Rosemary…
A day after murdering actress Sharon Tate and four others, members of Charles Manson's cult kill Leno and Rosemary…
1969
The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the Moon.
The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the Moon.
1969
Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal…
Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal…
1969
The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a ticker-tape parade in New York City. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles,…
The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a ticker-tape parade in New York City. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles,…
1969
The Troubles: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland as political and sectarian violence breaks out, marking…
The Troubles: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland as political and sectarian violence breaks out, marking…
1969
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in Bethel, New York, featuring some of the top rock musicians of the era.
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in Bethel, New York, featuring some of the top rock musicians of the era.