Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard M. Nixon addresses the nation on television and radio, asking the "silent majority" to join him in solidarity on the Vietnam War effort and to support his policies. Date: November 3, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 3 📅 Events on this day in 1969…
The first-ever computer-to-computer link is established on ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet. Date: October 29, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 29 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
The 1969 Somali coup d'état establishes a Marxist–Leninist administration. Date: October 21, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 21 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Caravaggio painting Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence is stolen from the Oratory of Saint Lawrence in Palermo. Date: October 17, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 17 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
King Crimson releases their debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King. Date: October 10, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 10 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Chicago, the National Guard is called in as demonstrations continue over the trial of the "Chicago Eight". Date: October 9, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 9 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
The opening rally of the Days of Rage occurs, organized by the Weather Underground in Chicago. Date: October 8, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 8 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
Concorde breaks the sound barrier for the first time. Date: October 1, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 1 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
The charter establishing the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is signed. Date: September 25, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 25 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)
Mexicana de Aviación Flight 801, a Boeing 727-100 passenger plane, crashes during a landing attempt in Mexico City, killing 27 of the 118 occupants. Date: September 21, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 21 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)