Date: August 12, 1969
Warren E. Burger is sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court by retiring Chief Justice Earl Warren. Date: June 23, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 23 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Ted Kennedy Chappaquiddick Car…
The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in Bethel, New York, featuring some of the top rock musicians of the era. Date: August 15, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 15 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Emley Moor TV Mast…
Golda Meir becomes the first female Prime Minister of Israel. Date: March 17, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 17 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Giorgos Seferis Opposes Greek Junta on BBC World Service, March 28, 1969EC-121 Shootdown: North Korea…
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 β π Other events on July 25 π Events…
A Viasa McDonnell Douglas DC-9 crashes in Maracaibo, Venezuela, killing 155. Date: March 16, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 16 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Jan Palach Dies After Prague Self-Immolation Protest, January 19, 1969Venera 5 Lands on Venus,…
Venera program: Venera 5, a Soviet space probe, lands on Venus. Date: May 16, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 16 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Alexander DubΔek Deposed as Communist Party Chairman, April 17, 1969Cuyahoga River Fire Sparks Clean…