Apollo 9 Launch Tests Lunar Module March 3, 1969

Vietnam War: The first draft lottery in the United States is held since World War II. Date: December 1, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 1 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969United Arab Airlines Il-18 Crash at Aswan Airport, 100…

The formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) is announced at a mass rally in Calcutta. Date: April 22, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Giorgos Seferis Opposes Greek Junta on BBC World…

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the first operational fighter aircraft with Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing capabilities, enters service with the Royal Air Force. Date: April 1, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969First Concorde Test…

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 → 📅 Other events on July 25 📅 Events…

Vietnam War: United States Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird announces that the United States will start to "Vietnamize" the war effort. Date: April 3, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 3 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969First Computer-to-Computer Link Established…

National Educational Television (the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service) in the United States debuts Sesame Street. Date: November 10, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 10 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Weather Underground Opens Days of Rage Rally in…