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1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1969th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 969th year of the 2nd millennium, the 69th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1960s decade.
Jun 28, 2012 · 1969 On July 20th one of mans crowning achievements occurred when American Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon and uttered the immortal words "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.".
Historical events from year 1969. Learn about 648 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1969 or search by date or keyword.
Aug 23, 2018 · On July 20, 1969, two American astronauts landed on the moon and became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. The event marked the culmination of a nearly decade-long intense push to...
What happened and who was famous in 1969? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1969.
Jul 20, 2019 · At 10:56 p.m. EDT Armstrong is ready to plant the first human foot on another world. With more than half a billion people watching on television, he climbs down the ladder and proclaims: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”.
Aug 9, 2009 · From Woodstock and a man on the moon to the Manson murders and the Stonewall riots, the summer of 1969 was a tumultuous and eventful time. Listed below are a few of the historic and memorable ...
July 19 – Miss Philippines Gloria Diaz is crowned as the first filipina to win Miss Universe 1969 which was held in Long Beach, California, United States. September 10 – The Cultural Center of the Philippines is inaugurated, located along Manila Bay .
May 31, 2019 · On July 21, 1969, the collective eyes of the world were fixed on black-and-white TV screens as astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped out of Apollo 11 and walked on the moon, uttering the now legendary ...
1969: A Year in the Collections. On July 20, Apollo 11, carrying three U.S. astronauts, landed on the moon. The event was a unifying moment for America in a decade rife with social discord, racial violence, and antiwar protests.
