Philippine Air Lines Flight 158 crashes in Antipolo, near Manila International Airport in the Philippines, killing 45 people. Date: September 12, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 12 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
Allegheny Airlines Flight 863 collides in mid-air with a Piper PA-28 Cherokee over Moral Township, Shelby County, Indiana, killing all 83 people on board both aircraft. 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)
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)
Mα»Ή Lai Massacre: U.S. Army Lieutenant William Calley is charged with six specifications of premeditated murder for the death of 109 Vietnamese civilians in My Lai. Date: September 5, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 5 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
A coup in Libya brings Muammar Gaddafi to power. Date: September 1, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 1 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
Aeroflot Flight 1770 crashes while landing at Vnukovo International Airport, killing 16. Date: August 26, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 26 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
Category 5 Hurricane Camille hits the U.S. Gulf Coast, killing 256 and causing $1.42Β billion in damage. Date: August 17, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 17 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
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)
The Troubles: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland as political and sectarian violence breaks out, marking the start of the 37-year Operation Banner. Date: August 14, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 14 π Events on this day in 1969 π On This Day (Today)
The Apollo 11 astronauts enjoy a ticker-tape parade in New York City. That evening, at a state dinner in Los Angeles, they are awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Richard Nixon. Date: August 13, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 13 π Events on this day in…