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The United States begins secretly bombing the Sihanouk Trail in Cambodia, used by communist forces to infiltrate South Vietnam. Date: March 18, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 18 ๐ Events on this day in 1969 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Manson Cult Murders Leno and Rosemary…
In Memphis, Tennessee, James Earl Ray pleads guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. He later unsuccessfully attempts to recant. Date: March 10, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1969 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Carlos Lamarca Leads Brazilโs First…
The Internet's symbolic birth date: Publication of RFC 1. Date: April 7, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 7 ๐ Events on this day in 1969 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1969United Airlines Flight 266 Crashes in Santa Monica Bay, January 18, 1969Battle of the Bogside Erupts…
The New York Jets of the American Football League defeat the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League to win Super Bowl III in what is considered to be one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Date: January 12, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 12 ๐ Events on…
Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon declares the Nixon Doctrine, stating that the United States now expects its Asian allies to take care of their own military defense. This is the start of the "Vietnamization" of the war. Date: July 25, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 25 ๐ Events…
Vietnam War: The Battle of Dong Ap Bia begins with an assault on Hill 937. It will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill. Date: May 10, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1969 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Iain Macmillan…