Date: January 17, 1969
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Cold War: The Soviet submarine K-19 collides with the American submarine USS Gato in the Barents Sea. Date: November 15, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 15 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Viasa DC-9 Crashes in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Killing 155…
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida, USA. Date: July 16, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 16 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969U.S. Secret Bombing of Cambodiaβs Sihanouk Trail Begins, March 18, 1969Somali…
British yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston wins the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race and completes the first solo non-stop circumnavigation of the world. Date: April 22, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 22 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Apollo 11 Moon…
U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku SatΕ agree on the return of Okinawa to Japanese control in 1972. The U.S. retains rights to bases on the island, but these are to be nuclear-free. Date: November 21, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 21 π Events on this day…
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 β π Other events on March 10 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Melbourne-Evans Collision: HMAS Melbourne Cuts…
In Canada, the Official Languages Act comes into force, making French equal to English throughout the Federal government. Date: September 9, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 9 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Vietnam War: Melvin Laird Announces Vietnamization of…