Khalq Faction
Leads the Khalq faction within the PDPA, named after a party Leninist newspaper
Historical events in 1969
999 historical records
January 196949 historical events
Constitution of Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia becomes a two state federation
Second Cernik Government
Begins the Second Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Nationalization
The National Bus Company begins operation under the transport reorganisation created by the Transport Act.
Nationalization
The National Freight Corporation begins operation as part of the Labour Government's public transport reorganisation
Venera 5 Launch
Venera 5 launches with a strengthened atmospheric capsule designed to survive deeper into Venus's dense atmosphere.
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
France bans the sale of military supplies to Israel
Venera 6 Launch
Venera 6 launches as a companion mission to Venera 5 with instruments for measuring Venus's atmosphere.
Led Zeppelin Album
Releases Led Zeppelin's debut album through Atlantic Records.
1st Space Docking
Launched in Soyuz 5 & later performs the 1st docking in space with Soyuz 4
Soyuz 5
Launched in Soyuz 5 & later performs the 1st docking in space with Soyuz 4
Pentagon Papers
It was classified Top Secret-Sensitive, although Sensitive was not an official classification and only indicated that access should be controlled.
Pentagon Papers
McNamara left the Defense Department in February 1968, and his successor Clark M. Clifford received the finished study on January 15, 1969, five days before Richard Nixon's inauguration โ although Clifford claimed he never read it.
Pentagon Papers
The study contained 3,000 pages of historical analysis and 4,000 pages of original government documents in 47 volumes.
Completion of Vietnam Study
Gelb completes the Defense Department history and prepares the finished study for delivery to Secretary Clark Clifford.
Pentagon Papers Classification
The completed study presented by Gelb remains classified at the Top Secret level.
Presentation to Clark Clifford
Gelb presents the completed Vietnam study to Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford five days before Richard Nixon's inauguration.
Pentagon Papers
It was classified Top Secret-Sensitive, although Sensitive was not an official classification and only indicated that access should be controlled.
Pentagon Papers
McNamara left the Defense Department in February 1968, and his successor Clark M. Clifford received the finished study on January 15, 1969, five days before Richard Nixon's inauguration โ although Clifford claimed he never read it.
Pentagon Papers
The study contained 3,000 pages of historical analysis and 4,000 pages of original government documents in 47 volumes.
Self-Immolation
Sets himself on fire in protest against occupation.
First Crewed Spacecraft Transfer
The achievement marks first crewed spacecraft transfer as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Soyuz 4 and Soyuz 5 Docking
Commands Soyuz 4 during the first docking of two crewed spacecraft.
Yellow Submarine
Provides orchestral score material for Yellow Submarine alongside Beatles songs.
Statutory Incomes
The Government issues "In Place of Strife: A Policy For Industrial Relations"
Self-Immolation
Student Jan Palach sets himself on fire in Prague's Wenceslas Square to protest the renewed suppression of free speech
Appointment as White House Chief of Staff
Begins service as President Richard Nixon's White House Chief of Staff, formally holding the title Assistant to the President.
Presidential Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the USA
Martial Law
Declares Martial Law in Spain
Bombing of Vietnam
Nixon proposes "mutual withdrawal" of troops, no bombing of NV
Peace
The first substantive peace talks in Paris
Vice Chair-Housing
Appointed Vice Chair of Housing, Lambeth Council
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
CIA monitors and responds to Jim Garrison's New Orleans investigation.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Later records link Shaw to CIA Domestic Contacts Service reporting.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The nature of this project is still classified; what little information there is suggests that those cleared for the project may possibly have been "unwitting," and that it may have been related to gathering information from businessmen
Trial
At the party, Russo said that Lee Harvey Oswald (who Russo said was introduced to him as "Leon Oswald"), David Ferrie, and "Clem Bertrand" (who Russo identified in the courtroom as Clay Shaw) had discussed killing Kennedy.
Trial
Clay Shaw, the man Garrison charged with conspiracy in the JFK murder, testified under oath "No, I have not" to the question "Mr. Shaw
Trial
During Shaws trial Russos testimony was discredited by the revelation that he underwent hypnosis and had been administered sodium pentathol, or "truth serum," at the request of the persecution.
Trial
During the trial, Russo testified that he had attended an "assassination party" at David Ferries apartment, where Shaw, Ferrie, and Lee Harvey Oswald had discussed killing President Kennedy.
Trial
Later records link Shaw to CIA Domestic Contacts Service reporting.
Trial
The conversation included plans for the "triangulation of crossfire" and alibis for the participants. Russo claimed in September, 1963, he overheard Shaw and David Ferrie discussing the proposed assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Trial
The jury didnt see enough evidence to convict Shaw, and gave a verdict of not guilty. Russo testifies that he had attended a party at the apartment of anti-Castro activist David Ferrie.
Trial
the period 1948 to 1956
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Later records link Shaw to CIA Domestic Contacts Service reporting.
Project QK ENCHANT
A document surfaced which seemed to imply that Shaw was cleared for "Project QK/ENCHANT.."
Project QK ENCHANT
Other persons cleared for this project include J. Munroe Sullivan, Shaw's "alibi," Peter Maheu (son of Robert), and no less than CIA officer E. Howard Hunt.
Project QK ENCHANT
The nature of this project is still classified; what little information there is suggests that those cleared for the project may possibly have been "unwitting," and that it may have been related to gathering information from businessmen.
Trial
Russo testifies that he had attended a party at the apartment of anti-Castro activist David Ferrie. At the party, Russo said that Lee Harvey Oswald (who Russo said was introduced to him as "Leon Oswald"), David Ferrie, and "Clem Bertrand" (who Russo identified in the courtroom as Clay Shaw) had discussed killing Kennedy. The conversation included plans for the "triangulation of crossfire" and alibis for the participants
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Later records link Shaw to CIA Domestic Contacts Service reporting.
February 196918 historical events
Issues a directive to the National Security Council for a rrapprochement with
Issues a directive to the National Security Council for a rrapprochement with China
Death of Boris Karloff
Death of Boris Karloff
Garrison Opening Statement
In his opening statement at Clay Shaw's trial, Garrison alleged that Shaw, Ferrie and Oswald had participated in meetings concerning a plan to assassinate President Kennedy.
Vietnamization
Forms joint US & Vietnam Armed Forces Joint General Staff. Adopts a policy of "Vietnamization", transfer burden of war from U.S. to ARVN
Drama
Makes his debut at Broadway appearing in his own play, "Play it Again, Sam"
Marriage
Lulu marries Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees
Communism
Rocket & mortar attacks are launched on 100 cities & bases throughout South Vietnam
Trial
Andrews testified during the trial of Clay Shaw that the name "Clay Bertrand was a figment of his imagination" and that he had been "carrying on a farce" in order to prevent "bringing a lot of heat and trouble to someone who didnt deserve it"
Kommune I
American president Richard Nixon visits Berlin, among the many Berliners waiting to greet him are Kommune I members Dieter Kunzelmann and Rainer Langhans, they attempt to bomb Nixons motorcade, but the bomb is discovered
Motorcade Route
American president Richard Nixon visits Berlin, among the many Berliners waiting to greet him are Kommune I members Dieter Kunzelmann and Rainer Langhans, they attempt to bomb Nixons motorcade, but the bomb is discovered
Arrest of Rainer Langhans
Langhans, now a member of West Berlin Tupamaros (a precursor of Movement 2 June), is arrested
Kommune I
American president Richard Nixon visits Berlin, among the many Berliners waiting to greet him are Kommune I members Dieter Kunzelmann and Rainer Langhans, they attempt to bomb Nixons motorcade, but the bomb is discovered
Motorcade Route
American president Richard Nixon visits Berlin, among the many Berliners waiting to greet him are Kommune I members Dieter Kunzelmann and Rainer Langhans, they attempt to bomb Nixons motorcade, but the bomb is discovered
Tupamaros
Langhans, now a member of West Berlin Tupamaros (a precursor of Movement 2 June), is arrested
International Agreement at Paris
Meets Nixon to agree a friendly policy toward China
INIS Approved by Board
The Board of Governors approves establishment of the International Nuclear Information System.
Clay Shaw Trial
During Clay Shaw's trial, Perry Russo testified that he had attended a September 1963 gathering at Ferrie's apartment where, he said, Ferrie, Shaw and Oswald discussed assassinating President Kennedy.
International Agreement at Paris
Meets de Gaulle to agree a pact with China, seen by the State Dept as the main enemy
March 196973 historical events
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Nosenko is detained during contested CIA assessments of his defector claims.
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Nosenko is formally acknowledged to be a genuine defector, and released, with financial compensation from the CIA
The Velvet Underground
Releases the self-titled Velvet Underground album, showing a quieter and more intimate songwriting style.
Miami Concert
Performs at Dinner Key Auditorium before later legal charges.
Trial
Shaw is acquitted less than one hour after the case went to the jury
Capture of Damansky
The Chinese occupy the Island of Damansky on the border with Russia in the North East. 23 Russian troops are killed
Concorde
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
Concorde
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
Perjury Information Filed
On March 3, 1969, Garrison signed an information charging Shaw with perjury based on testimony Shaw had given during the conspiracy trial.
Apollo 9 Transposition and Docking
Pilots the command module during transposition and docking with lunar module Spider.
Apollo 9
Serves as command module pilot on Apollo 9.
Apollo 9 CSM-LM Docking
Commands the first crewed Apollo docking with a lunar module in Earth orbit.
Apollo 9
Commands Apollo 9 during the first crewed lunar module test.
Spider Descent Engine Test
Tests the lunar module descent engine, including crewed throttling planned for lunar landing operations.
Apollo 9 EVA Support
Supports Schweickartโs EVA from the command module while testing crew transfer and rescue procedures.
Apollo 9 EVA
Tests lunar module spacesuit systems during Apollo 9.
Apollo 9 Portable Life Support Test
Tests the portable life support backpack and lunar spacesuit systems during Apollo 9.
Portable Life Support System Test
Tests the lunar surface spacesuit and portable life support backpack outside lunar module Spider.
From Genesis to Revelation
Plays bass and guitar on From Genesis to Revelation during the band's early pop period.
From Genesis to Revelation
Sings on From Genesis to Revelation, the band's debut album produced by Jonathan King.
From Genesis to Revelation
Plays keyboards on From Genesis to Revelation as Genesis issue their first studio album.
Pinball Wizard
Release Pinball Wizard from Tommy.
Apollo 9 Command Module Solo Flight
Pilots Gumdrop alone while McDivitt and Schweickart conduct the lunar module free-flight test.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Recovery
Pilots Gumdrop during rendezvous and docking with Spider after the lunar module's independent flight.
Apollo 9 Rendezvous
Pilots command module Gumdrop during rendezvous and redocking with lunar module Spider.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Free Flight
Commands Spider during its independent free flight away from command module Gumdrop.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Redocking
Commands Spider through rendezvous and redocking with Gumdrop after the lunar module free flight.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Free Flight
Flies in Spider during the first crewed independent flight of a lunar module.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Rendezvous
Participates in Spider's rendezvous with command module Gumdrop after the free-flight test.
Spider Ascent Engine Test
Uses the lunar module ascent engine during rendezvous exercises simulating departure from the Moon.
Spider Undocking
Pilots lunar module Spider away from the command module for independent flight tests.
Lunar Module Independent Flight
Flies aboard Spider during the first crewed independent flight of a lunar module.
War of Attrition
Announces intensified operations against Israeli forces along the Suez Canal.
Apollo 9 Earth Landmark Tracking
Conducts Earth landmark tracking to test navigation methods during Apollo 9.
Arrest of James Earl Ray
Ray is extradited to Tennessee and charged with King's murder, confessing to the assassination, though he recants this confession three days later
Assassination of Martin Luther King
Ray is extradited to Tennessee and charged with King's murder, confessing to the assassination, though he recants this confession three days later
Peaceful Transfer of Power
Rafael Caldera's inauguration marked the first peaceful transfer between competing political parties in modern Venezuela.
Lindsay Recruited to Modernise Left Flank
Alec Lindsay joined Liverpool from Bury in March 1969 and later became an attacking full-back in Shanklyโs rebuilt side.
Apollo 9 Splashdown
Returns with McDivitt and Schweickart after the first crewed test of the complete Apollo spacecraft.
Apollo 9 Splashdown
Returns with the Apollo 9 crew after successful testing of the complete Apollo spacecraft system.
Prime Minister of Israel
Golda Meir becomes the 4th Prime Minister of Israel
Operation Menu
Helps oversee the secret bombing program in Cambodia
Operation Menu Support
Supports bombing of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong bases in Cambodia
Bombing of Kampuchea
Authorizes the secret bombing of Kampuchea. 1st day of the secret bombing of Kampuchea
Bombing of Kampuchea
Menu or short-duration bombing of Vietcong sanctuaries, lasts for 14 months. Bombing begins over Kampuchea
Menu
1st day of the secret bombing of Kampuchea
Secret Bombing of Cambodia
Authorizes Operation Menu bombing of Cambodian sanctuaries
Marriage
Marries Angela Barnett, who becomes closely associated with his early 1970s public image and creative circle.
Demonstrations
Lennon & Yoko Ono stage their "Beds in Peace" at the Amsterdam Hilton on honeymoon
Demonstrations
Lennon & Yoko Ono stage their "Beds in Peace" at the Amsterdam Hilton on honeymoon
Constitution Abrogation
Yahya Khan abrogates the 1962 Constitution and dissolves the legislatures.
Martial Law
Yahya Khan declares martial law and becomes Chief Martial Law Administrator.
Transfer of Power
Ayub Khan transfers authority to army commander Yahya Khan amid nationwide unrest.
Martial Law
Ayub Khan leaves office as Yahya Khan imposes a new martial-law regime.
Resignation of Muhammad Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan resigns after prolonged protests and political disorder.
Supplementary Election Regulations
Promulgates regulations allowing supplementary elections for additional national representatives while old mainland-elected seats remain in place.
Death of Dwight David Eisenhower
Death of Dwight D Eisenhower
Eisenhower State Funeral
State funeral ceremonies begin in Washington, including procession to the United States Capitol where he lies in state.
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Yahya Khan governs the Islamic Republic under martial law.
Islamic Republic
The state remains the Islamic Republic of Pakistan during Yahya Khan's rule.
President of Pakistan
Yahya Khan formally assumes the office of President.
President of Pakistan
Yahya Khan's formal presidency follows his assumption of military power.
Constitution of Pakistan
Becomes President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Becomes President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Islamic Republic
Becomes President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
President of Pakistan
Becomes President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Sino-Soviet Border Crisis Diplomacy
Coordinates diplomatic and state responses as armed clashes sharply increase tension along the Sino-Soviet border.
Assassination of Martin Luther King
On the advice of his attorney Percy Foreman, Ray makes guilty plea to avoid a trial conviction and thus the possibility of receiving the death penalty, Ray is sentenced to a 99-year prison term
Trial
On the advice of his attorney Percy Foreman, Ray makes guilty plea to avoid a trial conviction and thus the possibility of receiving the death penalty, Ray is sentenced to a 99-year prison term
Apollo 9 Service Propulsion Tests
Helps conduct command and service module propulsion tests during the ten-day engineering mission.
Apollo 9 Descent Engine Test
Commands Spider during crewed testing of the lunar module descent propulsion system.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Activation
Leads activation and checkout of lunar module Spider during its first crewed flight.
Apollo 9 Lunar Module Activation
Helps activate and check out Spider, the first lunar module flown with astronauts aboard.
April 196933 historical events
Ninth Party Congress
Mao opens the Ninth Party Congress, which declares the Cultural Revolution victorious but does not end its consequences
Ninth Party Congress
Lin Biao is confirmed as Mao's successor at the Ninth Party Congress
Civil Rights
Gaoled for organising an illegal counter-demonstration against a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Armagh
Ulster Resistance
Gaoled for organising an illegal counter-demonstration against a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Armagh
Burial at Place of Meditation
Buried at the Place of Meditation on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas.
Tenth Kuomintang National Congress
The Tenth Kuomintang National Congress again confirms his leadership while the government begins limited supplementary elections for national representative bodies.
Law of Treaties Conference Second Session
Returns to Vienna for the second session of the treaty-law conference that produces the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.
Constitution of China
In the Politburo introduces a motion to retain the office of President
Budget
Roy Jenkins presents another restrictive Budget with taxation increases of approximately 340 million pounds.
Something
Begins recording, "Something"
First Secretary
Replaces Dubcek and begins Normalisation.
Normalisation
Replaces Dubcek and begins Normalisation politics.
Birth of Sayako
Birth of Sayako, daughter of Akihito
United Nations
De Gaulle meets Manach & says Washington will talk with China & support United Nations membership
Meeting with Manach & says Washington will talk with
De Gaulle meets Manach & says Washington will talk with China & support United Nations membership
Meeting with Manach & says Washington will open talks
Meets Manach & says Washington will open talks with China & support its United Nations membership
Regional Diplomacy
Tai participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Lloyd Signs to Reinforce Central Defence
Liverpool purchased Larry Lloyd from Bristol Rovers in April 1969, adding a powerful centre-half to their changing defensive unit.
Bombing of Kampuchea
About 100 B-52s drop bombs northwest of Saigon near the Kampuchean border
Referendum
In a broadcast to the French nation says he will resign if the Government is defeated
Referendum
Says de Gaulles "suicide-by-referendum" was a manoeuvre for him to exit public life
Suicide
Says de Gaulles "suicide-by-referendum" was a manoeuvre for him to exit public life
Death of Rene Barrientos
Barrientos dies in a helicopter crash near Arque, Cochabamba.
President of Bolivia
Siles Salinas assumes the presidency after Barrientos dies.
Referendum
Loses the referendum on "participation" by 53% to 47%. France rejects the Governments plans for regional & Senate reform
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd perform at Mothers Club in Birmingham; recordings later appear on Ummagumma.
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Reads out de Gaulles resignation communique to the French nation
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Makes a broadcast saying, "I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President"
PBS Critique Appearance
Appears with The Doors on the PBS programme Critique.
Hockey Riots
Following the Czechoslovak Hockey Riots, Dubcek is forced to resign as First Secretary
Resignation of Alexander Dubcek
Following the Czechoslovak Hockey Riots, Dubcek is forced to resign as First Secretary
Debut Album With a Little Help from My Friends
Releases his debut studio album With a Little Help from My Friends.
Bombing of Kampuchea
Orders air strikes against the North Vietnamese within 5 miles of the border, April-May
May 196944 historical events
Death of Franz von Papen
Dies in Obersasbach, Baden
Death of Zakir Hussain
President Zakir Husain dies in office.
Political Lectures
Kerensky records his position on political lectures in exile.
Bombing of Kampuchea
News of the secret bombing of Kampuchea is leaked to the New York Times
Hamburger Hill
Commands US forces during the battle for Hill 937
Hamburger Hill Defense
Associated with North Vietnamese forces opposing the US assault on Hill 937
Security-Whitehouse
1st wiretap is placed in the White House following leaks about the bombing of Kampuchea
Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
Releases Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere with Crazy Horse, establishing his electric guitar style.
Invasion of Vietnam
Proposes withdrawal from South Vietnam of American & North Vietnamese forces on TV
Venera 5 Atmospheric Descent
Venera 5 returns atmospheric measurements while descending through the clouds of Venus before pressure destroys the probe.
Venera 6 Atmospheric Descent
Venera 6 transmits pressure, temperature and composition measurements during descent through the Venusian atmosphere.
Apollo 10 Color Television
Participates in early live color television transmissions from Apollo 10 during the flight to the Moon.
Apollo 10 CSM-LM Docking
Pilots the command module during transposition and docking with lunar module Snoopy.
Apollo 10 Translunar Injection
Commands Apollo 10 as the Saturn V sends the complete crewed spacecraft toward the Moon.
Apollo 10
Commands the lunar landing dress rehearsal mission.
Apollo 10 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Remains aboard the command module as Apollo 10 enters lunar orbit.
Apollo 10 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Commands Apollo 10 during the maneuver that places the spacecraft into lunar orbit.
Apollo 10 Descent Orbit Insertion
Operates lunar module systems as Snoopy descends toward its low pass above the lunar surface.
Apollo 10 Landing Radar Test
Tests lunar module landing radar while Snoopy descends toward the Moon.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Staging
Flies with Stafford as Snoopy's descent stage is jettisoned and the ascent stage continues the rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Undocking
Serves as lunar module pilot as Snoopy separates from Charlie Brown for the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10
Flies the lunar module close to the Moon before Apollo 11.
Snoopy Ascent Stage Flight
Flies the lunar module ascent stage after staging during the Apollo 10 rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Command Module Solo Orbit
Pilots Charlie Brown alone while Stafford and Cernan fly Snoopy close to the lunar surface.
Apollo 10 Lunar Landmark Tracking
Conducts lunar observations and tracking from Charlie Brown during the lunar module's independent flight.
Apollo 10
Pilots the command module during Apollo 10.
Apollo 10 Descent Orbit Insertion
Commands Snoopy during the maneuver that lowers the lunar module toward the Moon.
Apollo 10 Low Lunar Pass
Pilots Snoopy to within about nine miles of the lunar surface during the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Undocking
Commands lunar module Snoopy as it separates from command module Charlie Brown.
Snoopy Undocking
Commands lunar module Snoopy as it undocks for the lunar landing rehearsal.
Tommy Album
Release Tommy as a double album.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Rendezvous
Helps rendezvous Snoopy with command module Charlie Brown after the low lunar pass.
Apollo 10 Active Rendezvous
Pilots command module Charlie Brown during the active rendezvous and redocking with Snoopy.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Redocking
Pilots Charlie Brown during the final docking with Snoopy after the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Lunar Module Rendezvous
Commands Snoopy during rendezvous and return to Charlie Brown after the landing rehearsal.
Apollo 10 Trans-Earth Injection
Commands the burn that sends Apollo 10 from lunar orbit back toward Earth.
Siege of Latrun
The Israeli Army makes the first of four unsuccessful assaults on Arab forces in the town of Latrun, Israel
Apollo 10 Splashdown
Returns with Stafford and Young after completing the full lunar landing rehearsal except touchdown.
Apollo 10 Splashdown
Returns with Stafford and Cernan after completing the full lunar landing rehearsal except touchdown.
Battle of Hamburger Hill
Abrams withdraws from Hamburger Hill after 241 dead
European Cup Final Defeat
Appears for Ajax in their first European Cup final, where AC Milan win 4-1 and provide a painful lesson for the emerging Dutch side.
Demonstrations
An anti-Gaullist demonstration is held by a communist led trades union
Balance of Payments
Britain records an improving current account position as exports rise and domestic consumption remains restrained.
Arrest of Robert Sobukwe
Released from prison
June 196946 historical events
Beck-Ola
Sings on Beck-Ola, his second album with the Jeff Beck Group.
Bombing of Vietnam
Bombing resumes on targets in North Vietnam
Tommy
The Who release the rock opera Tommy.
Economic Reform
Tai participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Broadcast
"Johnny Cash Show," debuts on ABC-TV. Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash combine on a Grand Ole Opry TV special
Broadcast
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash combine on a Grand Ole Opry TV special
Dismissal from Rolling Stones
Leaves the Rolling Stones as the group prepares for a new guitarist and a US tour.
Dismissal
Retreats to his Cotchford Farm home in Sussex, formerly owned by Winnie the Pooh author AA Milne, drinking heavily in the local pub and planning his comeback with a blues band, within a month he is found dead in his swimming pool. Jones releases a statement announcing his departure
Rolling Stones, The
At the suggestion of pianist and road manager Ian Stewart, the Stones decide to add a new guitarist and Jones is visited by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts and told the group he formed would continue without him
Rolling Stones, The
The Stones decided that following the release of the Let It Bleed album (scheduled for a July 1969 release in the US) they would start a North American tour in November 1969, however, the Stones management was informed that because of his drug convictions Jones would not receive a work
Rolling Stones, The
permit, at the suggestion of pianist and road manager Ian Stewart, the Stones decided to add a new guitarist and on 8 June 1969, Jones was visited by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Charlie Watts where he was told that the group he had formed would continue without him.
Rolling Stones, The
At the suggestion of pianist and road manager Ian Stewart, the Stones decide to add a new guitarist and Jones is visited by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts and told the group he formed would continue without him
Rolling Stones, The
At the suggestion of pianist and road manager Ian Stewart, the Stones decide to add a new guitarist and Jones is visited by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts and told the group he formed would continue without him
Dismissal
Jones is forced out of the band after a late-night visit to his rural home from Jagger, Richards and Charlie Watts to be replaced by twenty year-old jazz-influenced guitarist Mick Taylor, from John Mayalls Bluesbreakers
Rolling Stones, The
At the suggestion of pianist and road manager Ian Stewart, the Stones decide to add a new guitarist and Jones is visited by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts and told the group he formed would continue without him
Rolling Stones, The
At the suggestion of pianist and road manager Ian Stewart, the Stones decide to add a new guitarist and Jones is visited by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts and told the group he formed would continue without him.
Rolling Stones, The
Jones is forced out of the band after a late-night visit to his rural home from Jagger, Richards and Charlie Watts to be replaced by twenty-year-old jazz-influenced guitarist Mick Taylor, from John Mayall's Bluesbreakers.
Dismissal
Jones is forced out of the band after a late-night visit to his rural home from Jagger, Richards and Charlie Watts to be replaced by twenty year-old jazz-influenced guitarist Mick Taylor, from John Mayalls Bluesbreakers
Invasion of Vietnam
25,000 troops are withdrawn
Peace
Meets President Thieu on Midway Island who supports the US peace proposals. Announces the withdrawal of 25,000 American troops from Vietnam
Vietnamization Announced
Announces the first major US troop withdrawal under Vietnamization
Vietnamization
Announces a first troop withdrawal under Vietnamization
Peace
Meets President Nixon on Midway Island & agrees to his peace proposals
Provisional Revolutionary Government
Becomes a leading diplomat of the Provisional Revolutionary Government
Midway Meeting
Meets Nixon as the United States announces troop withdrawals
Midway Meeting
Meets Richard Nixon as Vietnamization is announced
Rolling Stones, The
Jones releases a statement announcing his departure
Joins Rolling Stones
Joins the Rolling Stones after Brian Jones leaves the band.
Rolling Stones, The
Jones is replaced by 20-year-old guitarist Mick Taylor (formerly of John Mayalls Bluesbreakers), who starts sessions with the Stones right away
US Relations Restored
Restores diplomatic relations with the United States after neutrality assurances
Arrest of Andraes Baader
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Sโhnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Arrest of Gudrun Ensslin
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Sโhnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Arrest of Horst Sโhnlein
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Sโhnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
Arrest of Thorwald Proll
The four convicted arsonists Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Sโhnlein, and Thorwald Proll are released from prison pending review of their cases
More
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film.
Rolling Stones, The
unveiled to the media during a press conference in Hyde Park
security documents leaked
The New York Times publishes security documents leaked to the press by Daniel Ellsberg
Claimed Gravitational Radiation Detection
Weber reports coincident excitations in separated resonant-bar detectors as evidence for gravitational radiation, a claim that stimulates extensive attempts at independent experimental verification.
In Place of Strife
Opposes penal provisions in the government's proposed trade-union legislation during a divisive Cabinet meeting.
Commission
The findings of the Boundary Commission are published
Reform of Electoral System
Publishes the proposals of the Representation of the People Act
Death of Judy Garland
Death of Judy Garland
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Claims the European Golden Shoe top-scorer award with 36 goals while representing CSKA Sofia. The season is distinguished by his prolific Bulgarian league campaign.
Congress of Moscow
A world congess of Communist parties rejects a proposal from Russia to expel China
Diplomatic Proposal at Moscow
A world congess of Communist parties rejects a proposal from Russia to expel China
Lovanium Student Protest Crackdown
Uses security forces to suppress student demonstrations at Lovanium University and temporarily closes the institution.
July 196993 historical events
One Unit Dissolution
Yahya Khan dissolves West Pakistan's One Unit and restores four provinces.
Death of Bria Jones
Found at the bottom of his swimming pool surrounded by statues of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh, although his death is found to have been by misadventure, to this day some regard the cause of the drowning a mystery
Death of Brian Jones
Death of Brian Jones at Cotchford Farm.
Rolling Stones, The
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
Rolling Stones, The
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
New Church
While touring Scandinavia he first joined forces with guitarist and singer Peter Thorup, together forming the band New Church, who were one of the support bands at the Rolling Stones Free Concert in Hyde Park, London, on 5 July 1969
Rolling Stones Free Concert
While touring Scandinavia he first joined forces with guitarist and singer Peter Thorup, together forming the band New Church, who were one of the support bands at the Rolling Stones Free Concert in Hyde Park, London, on 5 July 1969
Death of Bria Jones
The Rolling Stones perform a free concert in Hyde Park, two days after his Brian Jones death, before the concert began, Jagger read excerpts from "Adonais", a poem by Percy Shelley about the death of his friend John Keats
Death of Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones perform a free concert in Hyde Park, two days after his Brian Jones death, before the concert began, Jagger read excerpts from "Adonais", a poem by Percy Shelley about the death of his friend John Keats
Hyde Park Concert
Reads from Shelley's Adonais at the Stones in the Park tribute after Brian Jones's death.
Hyde Park Debut
Makes his live debut with the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park.
Assassination of Thomas Joseph Mboya
Assassinated by a member of the Kikuyu
Death of Thomas Joseph Mboya
Death of Thomas Joseph Mboya, assassinated
Here Comes the Sun
Begins recording, "Here Comes the Sun"
Lay Lady Lay
Releases Lay Lady Lay as a major country-pop single.
Space Oddity
Releases Space Oddity shortly before the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Death of Thembekile Mandela
Learns that his eldest son Thembekile has died.
Denied Funeral Attendance
Authorities refuse permission for him to attend the funeral.
Football War Presidency
Sanchez Hernandez leads El Salvador during war with Honduras
Declaration of War
The Salvadoran Army crosses the border into Honduras
Operation Arc Light
The monthly sortie rate is reduced to 1,600
Ceasefire
Honduras accepts an OAS ceasefire but El Salvador continues fighting
Peace
Of the 300,000 Salvadorian workers in Honduras, tens of thousands are expelled, prompting the Salvadorian army to invade Honduras, the OAS eventually work out a cease-fire. Honduras accepts an OAS ceasefire but El Salvador continues fighting
Apollo 11 Launch
Launches with Armstrong and Aldrin on Apollo 11.
Apollo 11 Launch
Launches toward the Moon with Armstrong and Collins.
Apollo 11 CSM-LM Docking
Pilots Columbia during transposition and docking with lunar module Eagle after translunar injection.
Apollo 11 Launch
Commands Apollo 11 as it launches for the Moon.
Apollo 11 Translunar Injection
Commands Apollo 11 as the Saturn V third stage sends the spacecraft toward the Moon.
Apollo 11 Launch
Directs the Apollo program as Apollo 11 launches.
The Soft Parade
Releases The Soft Parade.
Scandal
Mary Jo Kopechne drowns but Kennedy does not report his companions death for 10 hrs. Drives off Dike Bridge into Pucha Pond, Chappaquidick. Chappaquiddick incident resulted in the death of automobile passenger Mary Jo Kopechne; Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and the incident significantly damaged his chances of ever becoming President of the United States
Scandal
Mary Jo Kopechne drowns but Kennedy does not report his companions death for 10 hrs. Chappaquiddick incident resulted in the death of automobile passenger Mary Jo Kopechne; Kennedy pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident, and the incident significantly damaged his chances of ever becoming President of the United States
Eagle Systems Checkout
Checks lunar module Eagle systems with Armstrong before arrival in lunar orbit.
Bank Nationalisation
Indira Gandhi's government nationalises fourteen major commercial banks.
Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit Insertion
Pilots Columbia with the crew as Apollo 11 enters lunar orbit.
1st Man on the Moon
Armstrong takes over manual control of the LM, finds an area which to him seems safe for a landing and touches down on the moon at 20:17:39 UTC on July 20, 1969
1st Man on the Moon
Takes "one small step for man but a giant step for mankind". Neil Armstrong is 1st man on the moon
1st Man on the Moon
The Eagle lands on the Sea of Tranquility near the lunar equator
Discovery of Moon
The Eagle lands on the Sea of Tranquility near the lunar equator
Apollo 11 Eagle Undocking
Serves as lunar module pilot as Eagle separates from Columbia for descent to the Moon.
Apollo 11 Lunar Descent
Monitors guidance, altitude and descent data while Armstrong pilots Eagle toward the Sea of Tranquility.
First Moon Landing
Lands on the Moon with Neil Armstrong in Eagle.
Tranquility Base
Pilots Eagle during the first human lunar landing.
Apollo 11 Eagle Undocking
Pilots Columbia as Eagle separates for the first crewed lunar landing attempt.
Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit
Keeps Columbia in lunar orbit while Armstrong and Aldrin land.
Apollo 11 Eagle Undocking
Commands Eagle as it separates from Columbia in lunar orbit before the first crewed Moon landing.
Apollo 11 Guidance Alarm Response
Continues the lunar descent after Mission Control confirms that guidance computer program alarms permit the landing to proceed.
Apollo 11 Landing
Manually guides Eagle to a safe landing on the Moon.
Apollo 11 Powered Descent
Commands Eagle during powered descent toward the Sea of Tranquility.
Tranquility Base
Reports that Eagle has landed at Tranquility Base.
Eagle Undocking
Flies aboard Eagle as it separates from Columbia for the first crewed lunar landing attempt.
Apollo 11 Call
Telephones Armstrong and Aldrin on the lunar surface.
1st Man on the Moon
"Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind"
1st Man on the Moon
"Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind". Once Armstrong and Aldrin were ready to go outside, Eagle is depressurized, the hatch is opened and Armstrong made his way down the ladder first, he places his left foot on the surface at 2:56 UTC July 21, 1969
Apollo 11 Lunar Module Ascent
Returns from the lunar surface aboard Eagle's ascent stage with Armstrong.
Apollo 11
Becomes the second person to walk on the Moon.
Passive Seismic Experiment
Helps deploy the passive seismic experiment during the Apollo 11 lunar surface excursion.
Solar Wind Composition Experiment
Deploys the solar wind composition experiment during the Apollo 11 lunar EVA.
Apollo 11 Eagle Redocking
Pilots Columbia during rendezvous and docking with Eagle after Armstrong and Aldrin leave the lunar surface.
Apollo 11 Lunar Orbit Photography
Photographs lunar terrain from Columbia while Armstrong and Aldrin work on the surface.
Apollo 11 Eagle Redocking
Returns to Columbia with Aldrin after Eagle rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit.
Apollo 11 Lunar Module Ascent
Commands Eagle's ascent stage as it lifts from the Moon to rejoin Columbia.
Apollo 11 Lunar Sample Collection
Collects lunar rocks and soil for return to Earth during the first Moon landing.
First Moonwalk
Steps onto the lunar surface during Apollo 11.
Laser Ranging Retroreflector
Helps deploy the laser ranging retroreflector experiment on the lunar surface.
Eagle Lunar Ascent
Commands Eagleโs ascent from the Moon and rendezvous with Collins in Columbia.
Constitution of Spain
Reetablishes the monarchy
Succession
Nominates Juan Carlos as his successor & future King of Spain
Apollo 11 Trans-Earth Injection
Pilots Columbia during the service propulsion burn that sends Apollo 11 toward Earth.
1st Man on the Moon
The astronauts return to Earth, welcomed as heroes
Apollo 11 Reentry
Pilots Columbia through the return phase before Apollo 11 splashes down in the Pacific.
Apollo 11 Splashdown
Returns safely to Earth after the first Moon landing.
Yes
Plays bass on the debut Yes album, establishing his bright and melodic bass style.
Yes
Sings on the debut album Yes, introducing the band's harmony-rich progressive approach.
Yes
Plays guitar on the debut Yes album before leaving during the next recording period.
Finance Act
Finance Act 1969 implements further tax changes intended to restrain demand and strengthen the external accounts.
Investiture
The nationalist campaign against the investiture results in an attempted bombing of the Royal Train by the Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru
Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru
Two bombers die when they try to bomb the Royal Train. The nationalist campaign against the investiture results in an attempted bombing of the Royal Train by the Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru
Bombing of Laos
Acknowledges and authorizes strikes against the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos
Bombing of Laos
The bombing of Laos is authorized
Nixon Doctrine
Announces the "Nixon Doctrine" in Guam
Investiture
Invested as the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon Castle
Investiture
The ceremony at Caernarfon has traditionally been associated with the subjugation and humiliation of Welsh people since the Thirteenth century when Edward I of England cruelly deposed the last native Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
Hyde Park Concerts
Donovan performed at the first show in the second season of free rock concerts in Hyde Park, London, which also featured Blind Faith, Richie Havens, The Edgar Broughton Band and the 3rd Ear Band
Plastic Ono Band
The single release of "Give Peace a Chance" recorded in a hotel room in Montreal, Quebec with many participants, is the first release to bear the credit the Plastic Ono Band
Death of Bria Jones
Upon Brian Jones death, Pete Townshend writes a poem titled "A Normal Day For Brian, A Man Who Died Every Day" (printed in The Times)
Dismissal
Jones is forced out of the band after a late-night visit to his rural home from Jagger, Richards and Charlie Watts to be replaced by twenty year-old jazz-influenced guitarist Mick Taylor, from John Mayalls Bluesbreakers
Death of Keith Richards
Despite Brian Jones sudden death, the Hyde Park concert goes ahead in front of an audience of 200,000 fans, with Jagger reading from Shelleys Adonais and releasing hundreds of (mostly dead) butterflies by way of tribute to the l
Death of Mick Jagger
Despite Brian Jones sudden death, the Hyde Park concert goes ahead in front of an audience of 200,000 fans, with Jagger reading from Shelleys Adonais and releasing hundreds of (mostly dead) butterflies by way of tribute to the l
Death of Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend
Upon Brian Jones death, Pete Townshend writes a poem titled "A Normal Day For Brian, A Man Who Died Every Day" (printed in The Times)
Foreign Exchange Reserves
The Government reports a substantial rise in foreign currency reserves during the first half of the year.
Aquarius Theatre Shows
Records live performances at the Aquarius Theatre.
Apollo 11 Readiness
Helps review Apollo 11 readiness before the landing mission.
August 196927 historical events
Peace Negotiations at Bucharest
Meets President Nixon & agrees to help set up peace talks with north Vietnam
Peace
Meets President Ceausescu who agrees to help set up the peace talks with North Vietnam
More
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film
Secret Paris Contacts
Begins secret contacts with North Vietnamese negotiators
Secret Paris Contacts
Begins secret negotiations with Henry Kissinger
Peace
El Salvador completes its withdrawal from Honduras
Death of Sharon Tate
Death of Sharon Tate
Civil Rights
Sends in the Army after a peaceful civil rights demonstration which is broken
Demonstrations
Rioting besets Belfast for three days, 8 Catholics are killed and two hundred thirty-six people wounded, the British sent in the army in an effort to keep order in Northern Ireland
Demonstrations
Sends in the Army after a peaceful civil rights demonstration which is broken
Rule of Ulster
Rioting besets Belfast for three days, 8 Catholics are killed and two hundred thirty-six people wounded, the British sent in the army in an effort to keep order in Northern Ireland
Formation of ISRO
ISRO is formed under the Department of Atomic Energy with Vikram Sarabhai leading India's expanding space programme.
Woodstock Festival Performance
Performs a celebrated set at Woodstock, closing with With a Little Help from My Friends.
Concert
Hendrix headlines the Woodstock music festival, gives a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, a solo improvisation which became a defining moment of the 1960s
Commission
The Commission recommends redistribution which favours Conservatives by 15-20 seats. The Boundary Commission reports its findings, the first since 1954, to James Callaghan
Reform of Government
The Commission recommends redistribution which favours Conservatives by 15-20 seats
President of India
V.V. Giri takes office as the fourth President of India.
Coup
Insists upon US unilateral withdrawal from Vietnam & the overthrow of President Thieu
Peace
Sends a letter to Nixon rejecting his peace proposals. Insists upon US unilateral withdrawal from Vietnam & the overthrow of President Thieu
Unification
Declares that there will be no comprimise in Vietnams aim of re-unification
Isle of Wight Festival
Perform at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Military Junta of Brazil
Appointed member of the military junta exercising presidential power after Costa e Silva became incapacitated
Military Junta of Brazil
Appointed member of the military junta exercising presidential power after Costa e Silva became incapacitated
Military Junta of Brazil
Appointed member of the military junta exercising presidential power after Costa e Silva became incapacitated
Isle of Wight Festival
Performs at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Beatles, The
The Beatles release the album "Abbey Road"
Beatles, The
The Beatles release the album "Abbey Road"
September 196934 historical events
MBE
John Lennon returns his MBE, he says it is to protest the British Governments involvement in Biafra, its support of the US in Vietnam and the poor chart performance of his latest single, "Cold Turkey"
Libyan Arab Republic Proclaimed
The Revolutionary Command Council abolishes the monarchy and proclaims the Libyan Arab Republic.
Revolutionary Command Council Takes Power
Young army officers seize state institutions and establish the Revolutionary Command Council.
Constitution of Libya
King Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi had been formally deposed by the revolutionary army officers and put under house arrest; they abolish the monarchy and proclaime the new Libyan Arab Republic
Coup
A small group of military officers led by Gaddafi stage a bloodless coup against King Idris I, while he is in Kammena Vourla, a Greek resort, for medical treatment
Coup
King Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi had been formally deposed by the revolutionary army officers and put under house arrest; they abolish the monarchy and proclaime the new Libyan Arab Republic.
Coup
The Revolutionary Command Council initiates the takeover of the country, they take to the airwaves and notified the Libyan people that they were finally free of the corrupt, pro-western Kingdom of Idris.
Libyan Arab Republic
King Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi had been formally deposed by the revolutionary army officers and put under house arrest; they abolish the monarchy and proclaime the new Libyan Arab Republic
Revolutionary Command Council
The Revolutionary Command Council initiates the takeover of the country, they take to the airwaves and notified the Libyan people that they were finally free of the corrupt, pro-western Kingdom of Idris
Coup
A small group of military officers led by Gaddafi stage a bloodless coup against King Idris I, while he is in Kammena Vourla, a Greek resort, for medical treatment
Death of Chou En-Lai
"he was my fiend, my teacher...I knew him since 1922 when we were together in Paris"
Death of Ho Chi-Minh
Death of Ho Chi Minh, age 79
Death of Ho Chi Minh
Death of Ho Chi Minh
Post-Ho Leadership
Emerges as the dominant leader after Ho Chi Minh's death
Death of Ho Chi Minh
Dies while North Vietnam continues the war
Official Languages Act
Makes English and French official languages of federal institutions.
Government
The American Ambassador in Brazil is kidnapped & exchanged for 15 Brazilian terrorists
Kosygin Airport Meeting
Meets Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin at Beijing airport to reduce tension after border clashes.
Border Agreement
En-Lai & Kosygin meet at Beijing airport to agree to discussions on border disputes
Toronto Rock n Roll Revival
John Lennon appears at the Toronto Rock n Roll Revival concert, accompanied by Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Alan White and Yoko
Constitution of Bolivia
Ovando launches a coup that removes President Siles Salinas.
Coup
Ovando takes power in a military coup and begins a nationalist government.
Constitution of Bolivia
Ovando's coup ends the brief constitutional presidency of Siles Salinas.
Coup
Siles Salinas is overthrown by Army Commander Alfredo Ovando.
Abbey Road
Produces Abbey Road after the Beatles return to a more disciplined studio collaboration.
Second Cernik Government
The Second Cernik Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Cernik Government
Begins the Third Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
United Nations
Informed Washington will open talks with China & support its admittance to the UN
Alliance China and North Vietnam
Attends Ho Chi Minhs funeral & assures Van Dong China will provide weapons
Burial
Reassures Van Dong China will continue to provide weapons. Attends Ho Chi Minhs funeral
Diplomatic Negotiations
Informed Washington will open talks with China & support its admittance to the UN
Delta Lady UK Top Ten
Releases Delta Lady, which becomes a UK top-ten single.
Second-in-Command
Dee leaves the band to become a solo artist and reaches No 42 in the charts with his single "My Womans Man"
Resignation of John Winston Lennon
John Lennon is the 1st member of The Beatles to quit the band
October 196927 historical events
Birth of Prince Nikolaos
Prince Nikolaos, the second son of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, is born in Rome during the royal family's exile.
Rule of Namibia
South Africa ignores the United Nations mandate to relinquish its control over South West Africa
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Comedy
The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, is conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Collective name of the six creators of Monty Pythons Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that is first aired on the BBC
Arthur Album
The Kinks release Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire.
Demonstrations
The Vietnam Moratorium Committee lead a march of 250,000 in Washington DC
Demonstrations
Faces massive anti war demonstrations in Washington
Gulf Oil Nationalization
Ovando nationalises Gulf Oil's Bolivian holdings
Diplomatic Negotiations
Talks begin between Russia & China at Beijing to resolve border disputes
Tacnazo
Confronts a military protest led by General Roberto Viaux at the Tacna Regiment.
Bombing of Eliat
The Israeli destroyer "Eilat" is targeted by an Egyptian surface-to-surface missile, 47 Israeli sailors are killed. Israel retaliates by shelling Egyptian refineries along the Suez Canal, the "War of Attrition," which lasts until August 1970
Bombing of Suez Canal
Israel retaliates by shelling Egyptian refineries along the Suez Canal, the "War of Attrition," which lasts until August 1970
Suez Canal
Israel retaliates by shelling Egyptian refineries along the Suez Canal, the "War of Attrition," which lasts until August 1970
Death of Jack Kerouac
Death of Jack Kerouac
Led Zeppelin II
Releases Led Zeppelin II during intensive touring.
Divorce Reform Act
Serves in the government that passes divorce law reform.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Selsdon Policy Direction
Moves Conservative policy toward market reform before the next election.
Classified Document Reproduction
Russo helps reproduce Pentagon Papers documents that Ellsberg intends to circulate beyond authorized government channels.
Pentagon Papers Copying Assistance
Russo assists Ellsberg with reproduction of classified Pentagon Papers material during the copying operation.
Copying of Pentagon Papers Begins
Ellsberg begins secretly reproducing portions of the classified Pentagon Papers while associated with RAND.
RAND Document Reproduction
Ellsberg reproduces classified study materials outside normal government channels as he prepares copies for possible disclosure.
Operation Arc Light
The monthly sortie rate is reduced to 1,400
November 196959 historical events
An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down
Releases his debut solo album while moving toward work with Faces.
General Election - General Election
Tunisia held presidential and legislative elections under the single-party political system.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Habib Bourguiba: Tunisia held presidential and legislative elections under the single-party political system.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Tunisia held presidential and legislative elections under the single-party political system.
General Election
Tunisia held presidential and legislative elections under the single-party political system.
Cairo Agreement
During Charles Helou's presidency, a Lebanese delegation and the Palestine Liberation Organization conclude the Cairo Agreement regulating Palestinian political and armed activity in Lebanon.
Cairo Agreement with Lebanon
Arafat signs the Cairo Agreement regulating the presence and activities of Palestinian armed organizations in Lebanon.
Silent Majority Speech
Appeals to the silent majority for support of Vietnamization
Silent Majority
Nixon makes a TV speech appealing for the silent majority support
Speech
Says US withdrawal would be a disaster for world peace. Appeals to the "silent majority"
Ummagumma
Pink Floyd release Ummagumma, combining live recordings with solo studio pieces
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Bahi Ladgham became Tunisia's first prime minister under the new office.
Creation of Prime Ministry
A decree created the office of prime minister and defined its responsibilities.
Death of Liu Shaoqi
Liu Shaoqi dies in custody after years of persecution
My Lai Story
Breaks the story of the My Lai massacre
Space Oddity
Releases the album later known as Space Oddity, expanding his folk, rock and theatrical songwriting style.
SCE to Auxiliary
Switches Signal Conditioning Equipment to auxiliary power, helping restore usable telemetry after Apollo 12 is struck by lightning.
Apollo 12 Launch
Commands Apollo 12, the second crewed lunar landing mission.
Apollo 12 Lightning Strike Response
Continues the mission after lightning strikes the Saturn V shortly after launch and disrupts spacecraft electrical readings.
Apollo 12 CSM-LM Docking
Pilots Yankee Clipper during docking with lunar module Intrepid after translunar injection.
Demonstrations
Moratorium demonstration of 500,000 in Washington DC
Demonstrations
Faces anti-war demonstrations following the revelation of the My Lai massacre
Massacre
Faces anti-war demonstrations following the revelation of the My Lai massacre
Election
Appointed prospective Member of Parliament for Epping
SALT Negotiations Begin
The Soviet Union and United States begin formal Strategic Arms Limitation Talks during his leadership.
Apollo 12 Lunar Orbit Photography
Conducts lunar photography and observations while preparing for the Apollo 12 landing.
Thousandth Goal Penalty at Maracanรฃ
Pelรฉ scored a penalty against Vasco da Gama that he and contemporary recordkeepers counted as the thousandth goal of his career.
Apollo 12 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 12 EVA.
Apollo 12 First EVA
Explores the Ocean of Storms with Conrad during Apollo 12's first lunar surface excursion.
Apollo 12 Landing
Walks on the Moon during Apollo 12.
Apollo 12 Solar Wind Spectrometer Operations
Helps deploy the Apollo 12 surface experiment package containing the Solar Wind Spectrometer, which measures the energy, density and direction of arriving solar-wind particles.
Apollo 12 Television Camera Failure
Accidentally points the surface television camera toward the Sun, ending its useful transmission.
Apollo 12 ALSEP Deployment
Helps deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package during the first Apollo 12 moonwalk.
Apollo 12 First Moonwalk
Begins Apollo 12's first lunar surface excursion after the pinpoint landing near Surveyor 3.
Apollo 12 Lunar Sampling
Collects lunar surface samples and photographs the landing area during the first EVA.
Apollo 12 Pinpoint Landing
Pilots Intrepid to a precise landing near the Surveyor 3 spacecraft in the Ocean of Storms.
Apollo 12 Solar Wind Composition Deployment
Deploys the Apollo 12 Solar Wind Composition foil on the lunar surface so particles in the solar wind can be collected for return to Earth.
Apollo 12 Command Module Solo Orbit
Pilots Yankee Clipper alone while Conrad and Bean explore the lunar surface.
Apollo 12 Lunar Orbit
Remains in lunar orbit during the Apollo 12 landing.
Apollo 12 Lunar Module Ascent
Leaves the Moon with Conrad aboard Intrepid's ascent stage after two surface excursions.
Surveyor 3 Component Recovery
Helps remove selected components from Surveyor 3 for return to Earth and laboratory study.
Surveyor 3 Visit
Reaches Surveyor 3 with Conrad during the second moonwalk and examines the robotic spacecraft.
Apollo 12 Lunar Module Ascent
Commands Intrepid's ascent stage as it leaves the Moon for rendezvous with Yankee Clipper.
Apollo 12 Second EVA
Leads the second lunar excursion, collecting samples and visiting Surveyor 3.
Surveyor 3 Visit
Visits Surveyor 3 during Apollo 12 surface operations.
Apollo 12 Intrepid Redocking
Pilots Yankee Clipper during rendezvous and docking with Intrepid after the lunar surface mission.
Apollo 12 Lunar Rendezvous
Pilots Yankee Clipper during rendezvous and docking with Intrepid after the surface mission.
Apollo 12 Multispectral Photography
Conducts a multispectral photographic survey of the lunar surface from Yankee Clipper.
Surveyor 3 Hardware Retrieval
Removes selected parts from Surveyor 3 for return to Earth and study of long-term lunar exposure.
Apollo 12 Trans-Earth Injection
Pilots the command module during the burn that sends Apollo 12 from lunar orbit toward Earth.
United States Ratifies NPT
Ratifies the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for the United States.
Apollo 12 Splashdown
Returns to Earth with Conrad and Gordon after the second crewed lunar landing mission.
US Biological Weapons Renunciation
Renounces United States use of lethal biological agents and offensive biological warfare methods.
National Security Adviser
Appointed National Security Adviser
Burial
Cremated & thrown into a common grave under another name
Death of Liu Shaoqi
Dies of privation in jail at Kaifeng City, Henan province
Second Album Joe Cocker!
Releases the studio album Joe Cocker!, strengthening his international reputation.
Pink Floyd
"Ummagumma" is released
Morrison Hotel Songs
Records blues-oriented material for Morrison Hotel.
December 196931 historical events
Hague Summit Relaunch
Pompidou backed completion, deepening and enlargement of the Communities at the Hague summit.
Hague European Summit
Represents Germany as leaders open the Hague summit on completion, deepening and enlargement of the European Communities.
Hague European Summit
Represents Italy as Community leaders open the Hague summit on completion, deepening and enlargement.
Hague Enlargement Decision
Supports the Hague agreement to open enlargement negotiations with applicant countries including Britain, Denmark and Ireland.
Hague Enlargement Decision
Supports the Hague agreement to begin enlargement negotiations and strengthen European cooperation.
Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones release Let It Bleed.
Altamont Free Concert
Performs at the Altamont Free Concert at the end of the 1969 US tour.
Constitutional Proclamation
The Revolutionary Command Council issues a provisional constitutional proclamation for the republic.
Bombing of Berlin
The Baader-Meinhog bomb Berlin
Constitution of Libya
A new "constitution" was implemented, the RCC becomes the ultimate authority in Libya
Coup
A new "constitution" was implemented, the RCC becomes the ultimate authority in Libya
Revolutionary Command Council
A new "constitution" was implemented, the RCC becomes the ultimate authority in Libya
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Turkey
United Nations
Harrison joins John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band onstage, the 1st time they had shared a stage since 1st May 1966
War Is Over! If You Want It!
"War Is Over! If You Want It!" billboards go up in 11 cities around the world, as a Christmas message from John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Government
Partially lifts the trade embargo on China
First US Tour
Begins Led Zeppelin's first American tour supporting Vanilla Fudge.
First US Tour
Introduces Led Zeppelin's live sound to American audiences.
Massacre
Arrives in Vietnam to lead an investigation into the My Lai Massacre
European Enlargement Policy
Opens the way to renewed enlargement talks after de Gaulle leaves office.
Octopus
Syd Barrett releases his first solo single, "Octopus"
Plastic Ono Band
The Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace in Toronto is released
Toronto Rock n Roll Revival
The Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace in Toronto is released
Pink Floyd
Studio sessions in Rome for the soundtrack of "Zabriskie Point"
Rangers Manager Appointment
Takes charge of Rangers and begins rebuilding the side that later wins the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act
Parliament enacts legislation to regulate monopolistic and restrictive trade practices.
Thin Lizzy
Forms Thin Lizzy with school friend Phil Lynott and remains the drummer through the band's classic recording years.
Thin Lizzy
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist after meeting Eric Wrixon and linking with Phil Lynott and Brian Downey in Dublin.
Thin Lizzy
Joins the original Thin Lizzy line-up on keyboards after previously working with Them alongside Eric Bell.
Thin Lizzy
Forms Thin Lizzy in Dublin with Brian Downey, Eric Bell and Eric Wrixon, becoming the band's bassist, lead vocalist and principal songwriter.
Touch Me
Releases Touch Me with orchestral arrangement.
Chairman of the Provisional Junta
Appointed Chairman of the Provisional Junta
Operation Raindance
Leads CIA-supported attacks around the Plain of Jars
Operation About Face
Leads a major offensive that retakes positions on the Plain of Jars
Pesaola Coaches Fiorentina to Second League Crown
Bruno Pesaola directs Fiorentina to the 1968โ69 Scudetto, blending young talent with experienced performers.
Purchase of News of the World
Buys the English newspaper the News of the World
US Open
Winner of the mens US tennis open
Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science
Awarded the Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science
Happel Takes Feyenoord into European Elite
Austrian manager Ernst Happel takes charge of Feyenoord and organises a disciplined, technically accomplished team capable of competing with the strongest sides in Europe.
Im Kampf Gegen Hitler
Publication of "Im Kampf Gegen Hitler"
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France. The only cyclist to have won the yellow, green and red polka-dotted jersey in the same Tour de France
Nationalization of Gulf Oil
Ovando becomes president and nationalises the Bolivian Gulf Oil Company's holdings.
Short Presidency
Siles Salinas leads a brief civilian government constrained by military commanders.
Election
The BDP wins the general election, Khama is re-elected for another term
President of Botswana
The BDP wins the general election, Khama is re-elected for another term
Amarildo Helps Secure Fiorentina's Second Scudetto
Amarildo supplies experience in attack as Fiorentina win the 1968โ69 Serie A championship after an outstanding season.
Santos African Tour and Public Reception
Pelรฉ's appearances on Santos tours drew enormous crowds and international attention far beyond Brazil's domestic competitions.
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain is a 1969 Technicolor film directed by Guy Hamilton, and produced by Harry Saltzman and S. Benjamin Fisz
Bird on the Wire
Cohens Songs from a Room features the often recorded "Bird on the Wire"
Cinnamon Girl
Writes Cinnamon Girl, one of the key songs from Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere.
Down by the River
Records Down by the River, built around long electric guitar passages with Crazy Horse.
Charge-Coupled Device
With George Smith, invents the CCD, storing and shifting packets of electronic charge across semiconductor pixels.
Negotiated Copper Nationalization
Negotiates majority state ownership in major copper operations as the next stage of Chileanization.
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General and Commander in Chief of the VI Division
Intendant-Tarapac Province
Appointed Intendant of the Tarapacย Province
30 Soviet soldiers are killed in one clash on a small uninhabited
30 Soviet soldiers are killed in one clash on a small uninhabited island in the Ussuri River, the roots of the dispute lay in Chinese claims to parts of the eastern Soviet Union relinquished by the Chinese under the "the Unequal Treaties"
Conference of Lushin
Says that it is the slaves who make history. Announces all references to his "genius" should be removed
Commander of 8341 Regiment
Appointed Commander 8341 Regiment
Foreign Secretary of China
Appointed Foreign Minister
Congress of Communist Party, World
The World Congress of Communist Parties rejects a proposal to expel China
Constitution of China
Reintroduces the Peoples Political Consultative Conference for a common united front. Allows 8 small non-communist parties to be re-instated to keep a "united front"
Political Parties
Allows 8 small non-communist parties to be re-instated to keep a "united front"
Prime Minister of China
Assumes total control of the Foreign Affairs Ministry
Reform of Armed Forces
Reccomends circulating military commands to prevent local power bases
Romania & Yugoslavia are Chinas biggest supporters at the World Communist Congress
Romania & Yugoslavia are Chinas biggest supporters at the World Communist Congress
Central Committee
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Reform of Armed Forces
Reccomends circulating military commands to prevent local power bases
Battle of Chenbao Island
The West denounces China as the greater danger to peace. A skirmish between Russia & China in the Ussuri River
Diplomatic Negotiations
Informed Washington will open talks with China & support its admittance to the UN. The USA begins to relax its embargo of China
Party Leader
Leader of Communist Party of Czechoslovakia
Prague Spring
Dubcek is replaced as First Secretary by Gust v Husak, and a period of Normalisation begins
Nuclear Structure Volume I
Publishes Nuclear Structure, Volume I, with Ben Mottelson, presenting a systematic treatment of single-particle motion and the foundations of modern nuclear structure theory.
Final Dam Profile
Egyptian construction teams complete major embankment and finishing works.
Expansion of Hydroelectric Generation
Additional turbines enter service and expand electricity supplied by the High Dam.
Vice President
Is appointed Vice President for a second time.
Chief of Staff
Appointed Air Force Chief of Staff
General
Appointed General Secretary of the Social Democratic Party
Army of Shadows
Directs Army of Shadows.
Special Drawing Rights Introduced
The IMF introduces Special Drawing Rights as a new international reserve asset, reducing future dependence on additions to official gold and dollar reserves.
Election
Stands for the Presidency but is defeated by Pompidou. Fails to win the support of the major anti-Gaullist, dEstang
President of France
Appointed Presidential candidate. Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
Referendum
Opposes the proposal to reform the Senate
Resignation of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Appointed Acting President of France, after the resignation of de Gaulle
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Logic of Sense
Deleuze publishes Logic of Sense and begins teaching at the experimental University of Paris VIII.
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Election
Wins the Yvelines by-election against the outgoing Prime Minister de Murville. Wins 3.61% of the votes during the presidential elections
Katzelmacher
Directs Katzelmacher.
Love Is Colder Than Death
Directs Love Is Colder Than Death.
Michael Kohlhaas
Directs Michael Kohlhaas - Der Rebell.
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Deputy Chancellor
Appointed Deputy Chancellor in the SDP-FDP coalition
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Foreign Minister
President of Germany
Appointed President of Germany
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Death of Karl Jaspers
Karl Jaspers dies in Basel.
Death of Theodor W. Adorno
Theodor W. Adorno dies in Visp, Switzerland.
A Critique of Pue Tolerance
Publication of "An Essay on Liberation". Publication of "A Critique of Pue Tolerance"
An Essay on Liberation
Publication of "An Essay on Liberation". Publication of "A Critique of Pue Tolerance"
Counterrevolution and Radical Opposition
Marcuse analyzed the reaction against New Left activism while defending the possibility of emancipatory opposition.
Essay on Liberation Published
Marcuse published An Essay on Liberation, arguing that radical political change also requires transformed needs and sensibilities.
Arrest of Gudrun Ensslin
After serving a year in jail, Ensslin and Baader, and their two co-defendants Horst Sohnlein and Thorwald Proll are released temporarily pending an appeal, when the appeal fails, Ensslin, Baader and Proll escape to France as fugitives
Exile of Gudrun Ensslin
After serving a year in jail, Ensslin and Baader, and their two co-defendants Horst Sโhnlein and Thorwald Proll are released temporarily pending an appeal, when the appeal fails, Ensslin, Baader and Proll escape to France as fugitives
Arrest of Horst Sohnlein
After serving a year in jail, Ensslin and Baader, and their two co-defendants Horst Sohnlein and Thorwald Proll are released temporarily pending an appeal, when the appeal fails, Ensslin, Baader and Proll escape to France as fugitives
Arrest of Thorwald Proll
After serving a year in jail, Ensslin and Baader, and their two co-defendants Horst Sohnlein and Thorwald Proll are released temporarily pending an appeal, when the appeal fails, Ensslin, Baader and Proll escape to France as fugitives
Konkret
Leaves her job at Konkret in the early part of 1969 (later returning to vandalise the offices in May) and begins her life as a guerilla
Marriage
Ulrike Meinhof, having grown increasingly disillusioned with her life, divorces her husband
Minister President
Appointed Minister President
Regional Party Chairman
Appointed Regional Party Chairman
First Bundesliga Championship
Franz Beckenbauer leads Bayern through the 1968-69 campaign as the club wins its first Bundesliga championship.
Bayern Domestic Double
Gerd Muller helps Bayern secure both the Bundesliga title and the DFB Cup in 1969, completing the first domestic double in club history.
Carry On Camping
Most famous scene was in Carry On Camping during which she was doing outdoor aerobic exercises and her bikini top flew off to reveal her breasts
Carry On Camping
Bresslaws catchphrase, in his strong Cockney accent, was "I only arsked" (sic), first used in The Army Game, and revived in Carry On Camping
Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain is a 1969 Technicolor film directed by Guy Hamilton, and produced by Harry Saltzman and S. Benjamin Fisz
Age of Consent
Stars in Age of Consent
Grammy Award
Best Instrumental Theme for Midnight Cowboy
Oh! What a Lovely War
Appears in Oh! What a Lovely War
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as an unorthodox Scottish schoolteacher in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as an unorthodox Scottish schoolteacher in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
The Italian Job
Stars in Bullet to The Italian Job. Stars in battle of Britain
The Italian Job
The Italian Job is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson
The Italian Job
The Italian Job is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson
Battle of Britain
Stars in "Oh! What a Lovely War". Stars in "Battle of Britain"
Women in Love
Appears in the film Women in Love, in which he wrestles nude with Alan Bates in front of a log fire
The Italian Job
The Italian Job is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson
The Magic Christian
Sellers plays wealthy eccentric Sir Guy Grand in the satire The Magic Christian.
Oh! What a Lovely War
Makes his feature directing debut with Oh! What a Lovely War, a satirical musical about the First World War.
The Green Man
Publication of "The Green Man"
Puddnhead Wilson Edition
Bradbury edited an edition of Mark Twain's Puddnhead Wilson with scholarly apparatus.
What Is a Novel
Bradbury published What Is a Novel, an introductory examination of fictional form.
Pink Fairies
After being sacked by Bolan, Took formed a prototype version of the Pink Fairies with Twink and Mick Farren, recently ousted from his own band, The Deviants
Balls
Secunda continues his involvement with another ex-Move member, Trevor Burton, when he helped set up and finance a band called Balls, in 1969, with the singer Denny Laine from the Moody Blues
Space Oddity
Releases the album later known as Space Oddity.
Uriah Heeep
Original singer of Uriah Heep between 1969 and 1976
Catch The Wind
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Catch The Wind
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Catch The Wind
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
Colours
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Colours
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Colours
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
Epistle To Dippy
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Epistle To Dippy
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Epistle To Dippy
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
If Its Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
The comedy film If Its Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium features music by Donovan
Jennifer Juniper
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Jennifer Juniper
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Jennifer Juniper
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
Lalena
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Lalena
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Lalena
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
Season of the Witch
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Season of the Witch
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Season of the Witch
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
Sunshine Superman
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
Sunshine Superman
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
Sunshine Superman
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
There is a Mountain
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "Lalena"
There is a Mountain
It became the most successful album of his career; it reached 4 in the US, became a million-selling gold record, and stayed on the Billboard album chart for more than a year
There is a Mountain
as well as rerecorded versions of "Colours" and "Catch The Wind" (which had been unavailable to Epic because of Donovans contractual problems) and stereo versions of "Sunshine Superman" (previously unissued full length version) and "Season of the Witch".
Hawkwind
Douglas Smith signs Hawkwind up to Liberty Records
Liberty Records
Douglas Smith signs Hawkwind up to Liberty Records
Blind Faith
An English blues supergroup formed by Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream), Ginger Baker (Graham Bond Organisation, Cream), Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic) and Ric Grech (Family)
Live Peace in Toronto
Clapton features in The Plastic Ono Bands "Live Peace in Toronto"
Blind Faith
An English blues supergroup formed by Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream), Ginger Baker (Graham Bond Organisation, Cream), Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic) and Ric Grech (Family)
With a Little Help From My Friends
Releases Album, "With a Little Help From My Friends"
Plastic Ono Band
Its credo, "YOU are the Plastic Ono Band", implied that everyone was part of the group. A second volume, Unfinished Music No.2: Life With The Lions appears in the spring of 1969. A conceptual supergroup formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969 before the dissolution of The Beatles
Plastic Ono Band
The only album solely credited to the Plastic Ono Band, Live Peace in Toronto 1969, was recorded during the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival
Do You Remember
Issues Do You Remember as the B-side to King Of The Rumbling Spires.
King Of The Rumbling Spires
Releases King Of The Rumbling Spires with Do You Remember.
Pewtor Suitor
Releases Pewtor Suitor with Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles.
Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles
Issues Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles as the B-side to Pewtor Suitor.
poetry book The Warlock Of Love
Publishes the poetry book The Warlock Of Love.
the poetry book The Warlock Of Love
Publishes the poetry book The Warlock Of Love.
Pink Fairies
After being sacked by Bolan, Took formed a prototype version of the Pink Fairies with Twink and Mick Farren, recently ousted from his own band, The Deviants
Blind Faith
An English blues supergroup formed by Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream), Ginger Baker (Graham Bond Organisation, Cream), Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic) and Ric Grech (Family)
Twink
Took donated two of his songs to former Tomorrow/The Pretty Things drummer Twinks, 1969 solo album, Think Pink
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Before the first Tyrannosaurus Rex tour of America, Bolan and his management sack Took
Blind Faith
An English blues supergroup formed by Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream), Ginger Baker (Graham Bond Organisation, Cream), Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic) and Ric Grech (Family)
Formation of Black Sabbath
Ward helps establish Black Sabbath after playing with Iommi in Mythology and Polka Tulk.
Black Sabbath Lyricist
Butler becomes the principal lyricist for Black Sabbath's original line-up.
Black Sabbath Composer
Iommi becomes the group's principal riff writer and only continuous founding member.
10CC
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
10CC
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
10CC
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
10CC
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
Live Peace
John Lennons first solo album of popular music is "Live Peace", recorded prior to the breakup of the Beatles, at the Rock n Roll Festival in Toronto with The Plastic Ono Band
Marriage
John Lennon marries Yoko Ono
Black Sabbath Rhythm Section
Ward develops the jazz-influenced drumming heard on Black Sabbath's early recordings.
Black Sabbath Bass
Butler becomes Black Sabbath's bassist after initially playing rhythm guitar.
Black Sabbath Name
Butler's interest in horror themes helps shape the group's darker name and lyrics.
Black Sabbath Vocalist
Osbourne becomes vocalist as Earth adopts the name Black Sabbath.
Adoption of Black Sabbath Name
The group adopts the name Black Sabbath while performing in Birmingham.
Earth Renamed Black Sabbath
Iommi's band Earth changes its name to avoid confusion with another group.
Heavy Guitar Style
Iommi develops the heavy guitar sound that defines Black Sabbath's early music.
Blind Faith
Blind Faith release their only LP, "Blind Faith"
Blind Faith
Blind Fiath release their onll LP, "Blind Faith"
Blind Faith
Blind Fiath release their onll LP, "Blind Faith"
Blind Faith
Blind Fiath release their onll LP, "Blind Faith"
Christine Perfect
Founder Member of Christine Perfect Band
Cream
"Crossroads" reaches No 28 in the USA
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist, replacing Rod Evans and helping create the classic Mark II line-up.
Deep Purple
Completes his final Deep Purple studio album before being replaced as the band changes musical direction.
Deep Purple
Records vocals on the self-titled third album Deep Purple before leaving the band later in 1969.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as bassist, replacing Nick Simper and forming the classic Mark II line-up.
ELP
Founder Member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
ELP
Founder Member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
ELP
Founder Member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Faces
Joins Faces with Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones.
Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Hawkwind
David Anthony "Dave" Brock was a founding member of Hawkwind.
Hawkwind
From the outset, Brock intended the band to combine simple three-chord rock music with experimental electronic music.
Hawkwind
He cites his influences for the band at the time as The Moody Blues, Steve Miller Band and the krautrock scene.
Hawkwind
Slattery and Brock jammed together and with whoever else was around, the genesis of Hawkwind is in their meeting with bass player John Harrison, who was also taking an interest in experimental music.
Hawkwind
Friends Nik Turner and Dik Mik were invited to join the band on saxophone and electronics respectively after the pair had originally offered their services as roadcrew. Founder Member of Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Founder Member of Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Slattery and Brock jammed together and with whoever else was around, the genesis of Hawkwind is in their meeting with bass player John Harrison, who was also taking an interest in experimental music. Founder Member of Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Friends Nik Turner and Dik Mik were invited to join the band on saxophone and electronics respectively after the pair had originally offered their services as roadcrew. Founder Member of Hawkwind
Hawkwind
Founder Member of Hawkwind. A music paper advert brought in teenage drummer Terry Ollis
Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Jeff Beck Group
Owing to friction within the band, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood leaw the group to replace Steve Marriott in the Small Faces
Jeff Beck Group
Owing to friction within the band, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood leaw the group to replace Steve Marriott in the Small Faces
Jeff Beck Group
Owing to friction within the band, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood leaw the group to replace Steve Marriott in the Small Faces
Good Times Bad Times
Displays powerful kick-drum technique on Good Times Bad Times.
Moby Dick
Creates the drum showcase Moby Dick for Led Zeppelin II.
Dazed and Confused
Adds bass and arrangement depth to Dazed and Confused on the debut album.
Ramble On
Provides bass and keyboard foundations for Ramble On.
Good Times Bad Times
Sings on Good Times Bad Times, the opening track of the debut album.
Whole Lotta Love
Sings Whole Lotta Love, a defining Led Zeppelin II track.
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Let It Bleed"
Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Tommy
Life Magazine says of Tommy, "...for sheer power, invention and brilliance of performance, Tommy outstrips anything which has ever come out of a recording studio". Between 1969 and 1971 Townshend, along with other devotees to Meher Baba, recorded a trio of albums devoted to his teachings: Happy Birthday, I Am, and With Love
Judas Priest
Judas Priest forms in Birmingham and develops an influential heavy-metal sound.
Joining The Kinks
Replaces Peter Quaife as bassist in The Kinks.
Leaving The Kinks
Leaves The Kinks after the Village Green period.
Woodstock
The Who perform material from Tommy at Woodstock.
King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
David Bowie
Works on David Bowie's second album, beginning a collaboration that lasts intermittently for decades.
Maybe Tomorrow
Produces material for the Iveys, the Apple Records group later known as Badfinger.
Unicorn
Produces Unicorn, the third Tyrannosaurus Rex album with Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took.
Lashly Antarctic Diaries Published
Commander A. R. Ellis edits and publishes William Lashly's Antarctic diaries, providing a lower-deck perspective on the Discovery and Terra Nova expeditions that complements accounts written by officers.
Publication of Freedom and Reality
Publishes Freedom and Reality, a collection of speeches and political writings edited by John Wood.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Balance of Payments Recovery
Oversees the return of Britain's balance of payments to surplus.
Budget Policy
The 1969 Budget under Roy Harris Jenkins sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget Surplus
Helps return Britain's balance of payments to surplus after the post-devaluation austerity programme.
Budget
Roy Harris Jenkins presents the 1969 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Treasury Recovery
Rebuilds confidence in Treasury policy through sustained financial discipline.
Border Settlement at Gibraltar
Spain closes the border with Gibraltar after the latter is given self-Government
Children and Young Persons Act
Children and Young Persons Act 1969 reforms juvenile justice and child care powers
Declaration of Downing Street
Northern Ireland will not leave the UK without the consent of its Parliament
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)
The Treasury was able to claw back its power and the Department of Economic Affairs had become moribund long before it was wound up in 1969
Divorce Reform Act
Divorce Reform Act 1969 introduces irretrievable breakdown as the basis for divorce
Family Law Reform Act
Family Law Reform Act 1969 lowers the age of majority from twenty one to eighteen
Post Office Act
Post Office Act 1969 changes the Post Office from a government department into a public corporation
Representation of the People Act
Representation of the People Act 1969 lowers the voting age to eighteen
Rule of Ulster
Northern Ireland will not leave the UK without the consent of its Parliament
Flexible Response
Healey supports NATOโs flexible-response strategy combining conventional forces with nuclear deterrence.
Pensions Reform
Develops proposals for earnings-related pensions and wider social security reform.
In Place of Strife
The Labour Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister Harold Wilson, was divided over the issue, however, and the opposition, led by Home Secretary James Callaghan, prevails
Legislation
The Representation of the People Act is defeated in the House of Lords
Reform of Parliament
The Representation of the People Act is defeated in the House of Lords
Terrorism
Sends troops into Northern Ireland
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Economy of Great Britain
The trade unions rebel against her proposals to reduce their powers in her 1969 white paper, "In Place of Strife". Submits plans to force unions to call a ballot before a strike was held and establishment of an Industrial Board to enforce settlements in industrial disputes, produces Cabinet splis & never realized
In Place of Strife
Plans to force unions to call a ballot before a strike was held and establishment of an Industrial Board to enforce settlements in industrial disputes
In Place of Strife
Submits plans to force unions to call a ballot before a strike was held and establishment of an Industrial Board to enforce settlements in industrial disputes, produces Cabinet splis & never realized.
In Place of Strife
Submits plans to force unions to call a ballot before a strike was held and establishment of an Industrial Board to enforce settlements in industrial disputes, produces Cabinet splits & never realized.
In Place of Strife
The Labour Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister Harold Wilson, was divided over the issue, however, and the opposition, led by Home Secretary James Callaghan, prevails.
In Place of Strife
The trade unions rebel against her proposals to reduce their powers in her 1969 white paper, "In Place of Strife".
In Place of Strife
The white paper never becomes law, although some elements of it could be recognised in the more far-reaching union legislation later enacted by the Government of Margaret Thatcher.
Industrial Board
Submits plans to force unions to call a ballot before a strike was held and establishment of an Industrial Board to enforce settlements in industrial disputes, produces Cabinet splis & never realized
District General Hospital Functions
Bonham-Carter's work examines the functions and management of district general hospitals as the NHS considers how modern hospital services should be organised.
Ely Hospital Inquiry Response
Crossman's department responds to the Ely Hospital inquiry, which exposed serious failings in care and strengthened demands for independent inspection of long-stay institutions.
Hospital Advisory Service
The Hospital Advisory Service is created to inspect and advise hospitals caring for older people and patients with mental illness or learning disabilities.
Succession
Succeeds as Prince of Wales
Contemporary Cultural Studies Paper
Hoggart published Contemporary Cultural Studies, outlining a method of studying literature alongside society.
Accountancy Age
Haymarket launches Accountancy Age, adding a successful specialist business title to its expanding professional publishing portfolio.
Women and Taxation Inquiry
Serves on a Conservative inquiry examining discrimination against women, including inequalities embedded in the tax system.
Ely Hospital Inquiry
Chairs an inquiry into allegations of cruelty and poor treatment at Ely Hospital in Cardiff.
Joins Labour Party
Brown joins the Labour Party while studying in Edinburgh.
National Academy of Sciences
The United States National Academy of Sciences elected Hoyle as a foreign associate.
Jansky Lectureship
Gives the Jansky Lectureship before the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Interstellar Grains
Hoyle and Wickramasinghe published further work on the physical properties of interstellar grains.
Jansky Lecture
Hoyle delivered the Jansky Lecture on the relationship between astronomy and physics.
Cosmic Censorship
Penrose proposes cosmic censorship to explain why singularities may be hidden inside black holes
Manager
Moves on to Ipswich Town where he establishes his reputation as a successful manager
Manager
Winner of English Manager of the Year
Scoring Record
Greaves finished as top League goalscorer in four seasons (1963, 1964, 1965 and 1969), finishing top goalscorer in six seasons has never been matched
League Championship
Leeds finally get their hands on the League championship, with Charlton proving a rock at the back as the team lost just two games all season
First Division Championship
Leeds wiin the First Division Championship
Derby Promotion Talent Identification
Peter Taylor's eye for players complements Brian Clough's management during Derby's Second Division title season. The pair complete their first major achievement together at the Baseball Ground.
Knowles Spurs Left Back Behind Greaves Attack
Knowles provided adventurous full-back play behind a Tottenham forward line still spearheaded by Greaves.
First Division Title Defence
Plays at right-back in the Leeds United defence as Don Revie's side claims the club's first English league championship.
First Promotion Defensive Foundation
Roy McFarland grows into a central defensive figure as Clough's Derby win the Second Division. His reading of the game contributes to the team's successful promotion.
Player of the Year
Manchester City captain Book shares the writers award after his reliable defending and example as skipper underpin the clubโs achievements.
Mercer Guides Manchester City to Wembley Glory
Under Mercer, Manchester City conclude their FA Cup run by beating Leicester City 1-0.
Match Winner Against Sheffield Wednesday
Best scores the only goal in Manchester Unitedโs league victory over Sheffield Wednesday while deputising in the centre-forward role.
Post Busby United Transition
Best remains a central attacking figure as Manchester United adjusts to the end of Matt Busbyโs long first spell as manager.
Scottish Cup Final Appearance
Ferguson plays for Rangers in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic, but Rangers are defeated and his period at Ibrox remains marked by intense scrutiny.
Knee Problems Restrict United Appearances
Recurring knee trouble increasingly limited Law's availability as United adjusted after Matt Busby's championship era.
Hurst Earns Third Hammer of the Year Award
Geoff Hurst gains another Hammer of the Year award after continuing to lead West Ham Unitedโs frontline with forceful finishing.
Final Full Tottenham Scoring Campaign
Greaves scored twenty-seven First Division goals in 1968-69, remaining Spurs' leading attacking threat.
Sixth English Top Flight Scoring Title
Greaves became the First Division's leading scorer for a sixth time, a record illustrating his sustained finishing excellence.
Derby Promotion Attack Contribution
Kevin Hector provides movement and goals in a Derby County side guided to promotion by Brian Clough. His attacking partnership with other forwards becomes vital to the club's rise.
Scunthorpe Senior Breakthrough
Keegan becomes increasingly important to Scunthorpe United's first team, displaying the acceleration and tenacity that eventually attract the attention of leading English clubs.
1969 FA Cup Final Winner
Scores the only goal as Manchester City defeat Leicester City.
League Championship
Celtic win another domestic treble, their second in three years
Treble
Celtic win another domestic treble, their second in three years
Derby Second Division Championship
Brian Clough guides Derby County to the 1968-69 Second Division title and promotion. The achievement takes his rapidly improving team into the English top flight.
Oxford United Management Appointment
Saunders takes charge at Oxford United in the Second Division, beginning his rise through the Football League management ranks.
European Cup Defence with United
Charlton continues as an established senior player while Manchester United defend their European title in the following season's continental competition.
Player of the Year
Derby County veteran Mackay shares the Football Writers Association prize in recognition of his leadership and transformative influence on the side.
Promotion Season Leadership
Dave Mackay brings experience and authority to Brian Clough's Derby County during the promotion campaign. His presence helps a young side turn promise into the Second Division championship.
Championship Winning Wing Play
Provides inventive dribbling from the left wing during Leeds United's first top-flight title-winning season.
Perryman Youth Debut in Greaves Era
Perryman emerged as a Tottenham first-team player while Greaves was approaching the final months of his Spurs career.
Championship Midfield Reinforcement
Willie Carlin forms part of the midfield group that helps Derby County gain promotion under Brian Clough. His energy supports a successful Second Division title challenge.
Death of Harold Alexander
Death of Harold Alexander
Olympiacos Goal Scoring Legacy
Giorgos Sideris concludes his long association with Olympiacos as one of the club's outstanding goalscorers. His penalty-area finishing helped define the attacking identity of the Piraeus team during the 1960s.
Congress Party Split
The Indian National Congress splits amid conflict between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the party organisation.
Resignation of Morarji Ranchodji Desai
Morarji Desai leaves the government after losing the Finance portfolio during the dispute over bank nationalisation.
Janata Dal (United) Party
Leads a split from the ruling Congress Party & forms the Janata Dal (United) Party
Rule of Irian Jaya
Irian Jaya is incorporated into the republic
Coup
Played a leading role in the 1968 revolution
Coup
Played a leading role in the 1968 revolution
Door into the Dark
Publication of "Door into the Dark"
IRA
The main figures in the early Provisional IRA are Seย n Mac Stiofย in (the organisations first Chief of Staff), Ruairi Brย daigh (the first President of Provisional Sinn Fein), Dย ithi รพ Conaill, and Joe Cahill. The IRA Army Council believes it is the legitimate Government of the all-island Irish Republic
IRA
The main figures in the early Provisional IRA are Seย n Mac Stiofย in (the organisations first Chief of Staff), Ruairi Brย daigh (the first President of Provisional Sinn Fein), Dย ithi รพ Conaill, and Joe Cahill
IRA
The main figures in the early Provisional IRA are Seย n Mac Stiofย in (the organisations first Chief of Staff), Ruairi Brย daigh (the first President of Provisional Sinn Fein), Dย ithi รพ Conaill, and Joe Cahill
IRA
The main figures in the early Provisional IRA are Seย n Mac Stiofย in (the organisations first Chief of Staff), Ruairi Brย daigh (the first President of Provisional Sinn Fein), Dย ithi รพ Conaill, and Joe Cahill. The IRA Army Council believes it is the legitimate Government of the all-island Irish Republic
Patriarch
Appointed Patriarch of Venice (1969-78)
Martyrdom Status Reassessment
The 1969 revision of the Roman calendar concluded that there were no sufficient grounds for presenting Pius I as a martyr.
Mariner 10 Trajectory
Colombo develops calculations showing that a spacecraft can use planetary gravity and orbital resonance to make repeated encounters with Mercury.
Ferrante Anchors Fiorentina Championship Defence
Ugo Ferrante offers strong aerial defending and anticipation in Fiorentina's title-winning 1968โ69 team.
Chinaglia Begins Lazio Career
Giorgio Chinaglia joins Lazio from Internapoli and starts the spell in which his forceful running and finishing make him the club's leading striker.
De Sisti Captains Fiorentina to League Title
Giancarlo De Sisti leads Fiorentina's midfield as the team finish ahead of established rivals to win their second Italian championship.
Rivera Honoured for Milan European Success
Gianni Rivera receives the 1969 Ballon dโOr after guiding AC Milanโs attack during a European Cup-winning season, with his precise distribution and awareness defining the sideโs creative play.
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Peoples National Party
Plastic Ono Band
A second volume, Unfinished Music No.2: Life With The Lions appears in the spring of 1969
Demonstrations
Yasudoa Kodo riots are stopped after police intervention
International Agreement at Okinawa
Premier Sato visits the United States, during the visit, an agreement is reached for the return of Okinawa to Japanese control, to be carried out in 1972
Rule of Okinawa
Under the terms of the agreement, the US is to retain its rights to bases on the island, but these were to be nuclear-free. Premier Sato visits the United States, during the visit, an agreement is reached for the return of Okinawa to Japanese control, to be carried out in 1972
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 2nd term
Economic Crisis Cabinet
Recalled by Sihanouk as Cambodia faces economic and political crisis
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister of Cambodia for his 2nd term
Vietnamese Base Pressure
Challenges North Vietnamese and Viet Cong use of Cambodian territory
Constitution of Kenya
The Kenya peoples union is outlawed & those who do not join KANU are detained
Laos Bombing Policy
Helps shape US air and diplomatic policy toward Laos
Invasion of Burma
Former President U Nu is released & tries to invade Burma from Thailand but fails
Geels Emerges in Rotterdam Football
Ruud Geels develops his senior attacking game with Feyenoord, laying the foundations for a prolific career among several major Dutch clubs.
Prime Minister of New Zealand
Appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand, 5th term
Awami League
First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures an absolute majority in new National Assembly
Constitution of Pakistan
The West Pakistan-dominated Government declines to convene the National Assembly. First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures an absolute majority in new National Assembly
Election
First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures an absolute majority in new National Assembly
National Assembly
The West Pakistan-dominated Government declines to convene the National Assembly. First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures an absolute majority in new National Assembly
Education
From 1969 to 1973 attends Radcliffe College at Harvard University, where she obtains a Bachelor of Arts degree with cum laude honors in comparative Government
PLO Executive Committee
Abbas becomes increasingly active in PLO institutions after Fatah takes a leading role
President of Palestine
Appointed President of the PLO
Election
First President of the Philippines to be re-elected
President of Philippines
Appointed President of the Philippines, 2nd term
Marriage
Marries Danuta Golos
The Acting Person
Publication of "The Acting Person"
Gรณrnik European Final Campaign
Lubaลski spearheaded Gรณrnik Zabrze's attack during the campaign that carried the Polish club towards the 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup final.
Congolese Labour Party Founded
Creates the Congolese Labour Party as a Marxist-Leninist organization controlling the state.
Symphony No 14
Composes, "Symphony No 14"
The Trial of Bukharin
Publication of "The Trial of Bukharin"
Sino-Soviet Border Crisis
The Soviet leadership confronts a serious border crisis with China following armed clashes along the Ussuri River.
Construction Sector Party Administration
Expands his role in regional construction policy after moving from industry into full-time Communist Party administration.
The ABC of Communism
Publication of "The ABC of Communism"
Element 104 Synthesis
Leads work at Dubna reporting production of element 104, one of the first transactinide elements beyond the actinide series.
Strategic Nuclear Parity Programme
Continues the large strategic weapons programme intended to achieve nuclear parity with the United States.
Hanoi Liaison
Maintains Soviet diplomatic liaison with North Vietnam during the war
Captain in First European Final
Velibor Vasoviฤ leads Ajax against AC Milan in the club's first European Cup final, learning from a heavy defeat that precedes continental dominance.
Constitution of Somalia
The country is renamed Somali Democratic Republic. Suspends the Constitution & sets up the Supreme Revolutionary Council
President of Somalia
Appointed President of Somalia
President of Somalia
Appointed President of Somalia
Prime Minister of Somalia
Appointed Prime Minister of Somalia
Coup
Leads an Army Coup
Succession
Juan Carlos I is recognized as heir to the throne by the Franco Government
Prime Minister of Sweden
Appointed Prime Minister of Sweden, 1st term
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Social Democratic Labour Party
The Childs Conception of Time
Publication of "The Mechanisms of Perception". Publication of "The Childs Conception of Time"
The Mechanisms of Perception
Publication of "The Mechanisms of Perception". Publication of "The Childs Conception of Time"
Assassination of Milton Obote
After the assassination of Obote all opposition parties are banned
Constitution of Uganda
After the assassination of Obote all opposition parties are banned
Death of Milton Obote
After the assassination of Obote all opposition parties are banned
Sam Whiskey
Stars in Sam Whiskey
Young Billy Young
Directs Young Billy Young. Directs Support Your Local Sheriff!
Marlowe
Stars in Marlowe
Support Your Local Sheriff
Stars in Support Your Local Sheriff!
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Stars in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
That Cold Day in the Park Film
Robert Altman directed That Cold Day in the Park in 1969, a psychological thriller about a lonely woman and a mysterious young visitor.
Take the Money and Run Film
In 1969, Woody Allen made Take the Money and Run, a mock-documentary-style crime comedy about an inept bank robber.
Paint Your Wagon
Stars in the musical western Paint Your Wagon with Lee Marvin and Jean Seberg.
The Agony of The American Left
Publication of "The Agony of The American Left"
Present at the Creation
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Publication of "Present at the Creation"
Nightfall and Other Stories
Asimov released Nightfall and Other Stories, making important earlier short fiction available in one volume.
The Andromeda Strain
Publication of "The Andromeda Strain"
The Godfather
Publication of "The Godfather"
Badfinger
Produces "Maybe Tomorrow" for Badfinger
Space Oddity
Produces the "Space Oddity" Album for David Bowie
T.Rex
Bolan and his producer Tony Visconti sorted out the session for "Ride a White Swan" and the single changed Bolans career almost overnight
Child
Performs around Asbury Park with Child, one of his early post-Castiles groups.
Hot Rats
Release of Second Album, "Hot Rats". Release of First Album, "Uncle Meat"
Uncle Meat
Release of Second Album, "Hot Rats". Release of First Album, "Uncle Meat"
Hot Buttered Soul
Releases, "Hot Buttered Soul"
Band of Gypsys
Founds the Band of Gypsys
Johny Cash at San Quentin
Records the Album, "Johny Cash at San Quentin"
CSN&Y
Founder Member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Crazy Horse
Founder Member of Crazy Horse
Guthrie Memorial Concert
Releases, "Nashville Skyline", a mainstream country record featuring instrumental backing by Nashville musicians
My Cherie Amour
Releases Album, "My Cherie Amour"
Original Mothers Line-Up Disbanded
Disbands the original Mothers of Invention line-up after years of intensive touring and recording.
Straight Records Founded
Co-founds Straight Records with Herb Cohen to release music by artists outside his own immediate recording projects.
Touch Me
Plays saxophone on Touch Me.
Nashville Skyline
Releases Nashville Skyline with mainstream country arrangements.
Crazy Horse
Works with Neil Young in Crazy Horse, adding guitar and vocals to the early electric sound.
Government
Favors American troop withdrawal from Vietnam & invents the term "Vietnamization". Appointed Secretary of State for Defence
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the USA
Office of Economic Opportunity
Appointed Director of the United States Office of Economic Opportunity, Assistant to the President, and a member of the Presidents Cabinet
Rule of Okinawa
The US and Japan agree on the Return of Okinawa
Apollo 11 Broadcast
Anchors CBS coverage watched by millions during Apollo 11.
Arrest of Clay Shaw
The end result of Garrisons investigation was the arrest and trial of New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw in 1969
Forty-Day Conspiracy Trial
The appellate record later described Shaw's conspiracy prosecution as a forty-day trial culminating in his March 1969 acquittal.
Arrest of Clay Shaw
The end result of Garrisons investigation was the arrest and trial of New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw in 1969
Clay Shaw Trial Cuba Evidence
During the Clay Shaw prosecution, Garrison's office presented and investigated material concerning Oswald's New Orleans political activity and alleged anti-Castro connections.
Investigation
The end result of Garrisons investigation was the arrest and trial of New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw in 1969
Trial
During the trial, Russo testified that he had attended an "assassination party" at David Ferries apartment, where Shaw, Ferrie, and Lee Harvey Oswald had discussed killing President Kennedy
Trial
Garrison was able to subpoena the Zapruder film from Life magazine and show it to the public for the first time.
Trial
Russos version of events has been questioned by some historians and researchers, such as Patricia Lambert, once it became known that part of his testimony was induced by hypnotism, and by the drug sodium pentothal (sometimes called "truth serum").
Trial
The jury didnt see enough evidence to convict Shaw, and gave a verdict of not guilty.
Zapruder Film
Garrison was able to subpoena the Zapruder film from Life magazine and show it to the public for the first time. Garrisons key witness against Clay Shaw was Perry Russo, a twenty-five year old insurance salesman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Trial
At the party, Russo said that Lee Harvey Oswald (who Russo said was introduced to him as "Leon Oswald"), David Ferrie, and "Clem Bertrand" (who Russo identified in the courtroom as Clay Shaw) had discussed killing Kennedy.
Trial
During Shaws trial Russos testimony was discredited by the revelation that he underwent hypnosis and had been administered sodium pentathol, or "truth serum," at the request of the persecution.
Trial
During the trial, Russo testified that he had attended an "assassination party" at David Ferries apartment, where Shaw, Ferrie, and Lee Harvey Oswald had discussed killing President Kennedy.
Trial
Garrisons key witness against Clay Shaw was Perry Russo, a twenty-five year old insurance salesman from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Trial
Jim Garrison persuades Russo to give evidence against Clay Shaw.
Trial
Russo claimed in September, 1963, he overheard Shaw and David Ferrie discussing the proposed assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Trial
Russo testifies that he had attended a party at the apartment of anti-Castro activist David Ferrie.
Trial
Russo's version of events has been questioned by some historians and researchers, such as Patricia Lambert, once it became known that part of his testimony was induced by hypnotism, and by the drug sodium pentothal (sometimes called "truth serum").
Trial
The conversation included plans for the "triangulation of crossfire" and alibis for the participants. The jury didn't see enough evidence to convict Shaw, and gave a verdict of not guilty.
Adviser
Appointed Economic Adviser to President Richard Nixon
Hubble Constant
Sandage continues refining the expansion rate, an essential parameter for Big Bang age estimates
Apollo Guidance Software
Leads software work used by the Apollo guidance computer.
Apollo Trajectory
Contributes trajectory calculations used during Apollo missions.
Prototype Laser Interferometer
Forward and colleagues build an early laser interferometer for gravitational-wave research, demonstrating practical optical techniques that help establish interferometry as an alternative to resonant bars.
MIT Appointment
Joins the Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty and continues research in particle theory.
Planetary Radar
Planetary radar maps surfaces hidden by cloud and distance.
Charge-Coupled Device
With Willard Boyle, invents the CCD sensor, shifting packets of stored electronic charge across a semiconductor for imaging.
Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Military Adviser
Appointed Nixons military adviser
Chief Negotiator
Appointed Chief Negotiator at the Paris Peace Conference
Pentagon Papers
With the assistance of his former RAND Corporation colleague, Anthony Russo, Ellsberg secretly made several sets of photocopies of the classified documents he had access to - these became known as the Pentagon Papers
Claims Russian help in ending the Vietnam War will bring about an
Claims Russian help in ending the Vietnam War will bring about an arms deal but fails
Sent to Moscow to discuss the control of strategic weapons
Sent to Moscow to discuss the control of strategic weapons
Pentagon Papers
With the assistance of his former RAND Corporation colleague, Anthony Russo, Ellsberg secretly made several sets of photocopies of the classified documents he had access to - these became known as the Pentagon Papers
War Statement
Puplishes article in "Foreign Affairs"
Resignation of Henry Cabot Lodge
Resigns after finding the Paris Conference unproductive
Vietnamization
Invents the term "Vietnamization" to cover American troop withdrawals
Massacre
Seymour Hersh publishes a story about the My Lai massacre of 500 civilians
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State
Chief Negotiator
Appointed Chief Negotiator at the Paris Peace Conference
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Secretary of State for Defence
Covert War Briefings
Briefs US policymakers on covert operations in Laos
Bombing of Menu
Authorizes the secret "Menu" bombings of communist base areas in Kampuchea
Massacre
Seymour Hersh publishes a story about the My Lai massacre of 500 civilians
Menu Bombings
Authorizes the secret "Menu" bombings of communist base areas in Kampuchea
Secret Bombing Continues
Continues US bombing operations in Laos as part of the Vietnam War
Secret Bombing Continues
Continues large-scale bombing operations in Laos during the Vietnam War
Trade Embargo at Washington
The USA begins to relax its embargo of China
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 1st term
Strachey Biography by Michael Holroyd
Michael Holroyd's major biography renewed interest in Strachey's life and writings.
Expulsion from Writers Union
Solzhenitsyn was expelled from the Soviet Writers' Union amid conflict with authorities.
Political Essays and Polemics
Bรถll wrote essays engaging with democratic rights and social tensions.
Crises of the Republic Essays
Arendt wrote essays on civil disobedience, political violence and public deception.
Industrial Development Plans Accelerate
The Boumediene government expands investment in heavy industry using public enterprises and energy income.
Industrial Development Plans Accelerate
The Boumediene government expands investment in heavy industry using public enterprises and energy income.