Date: November 21, 1969
In the aftermath of the 1969 Malaysian general election, Sino-Malay sectarian violence erupts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Date: May 13, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Altamont Free Concert: Meredith Hunter Stabbed by Hells…
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 → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Vietnam War Anti-War…
The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Date: June 22, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 22 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On…
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 → 📅 Other events on September 9 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Apollo 10 Returns to Earth After Successful…
Apollo 10's Lunar Module flies within 8.4 nautical miles (16 km) of the Moon's surface. Date: May 22, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969First Permanent ARPANET Link Established Between UCLA and SRI, November 21,…
The United States begins secretly bombing the Sihanouk Trail in Cambodia, used by communist forces to infiltrate South Vietnam. Date: March 18, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1969Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 First…