1 January 1969NationalizationHarold Wilson
The National Bus Company begins operation under the transport reorganisation created by the Transport Act.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1969, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The National Bus Company begins operation under the transport reorganisation created by the Transport Act.
The National Freight Corporation begins operation as part of the Labour Government's public transport reorganisation
Releases Led Zeppelin's debut album through Atlantic Records.
The Government issues "In Place of Strife: A Policy For Industrial Relations"
Provides orchestral score material for Yellow Submarine alongside Beatles songs.
Appointed Vice Chair of Housing, Lambeth Council
Death of Boris Karloff
Lulu marries Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees
The first prototype of the Concorde makes its maiden flight
Plays keyboards on From Genesis to Revelation as Genesis issue their first studio album.
Sings on From Genesis to Revelation, the band's debut album produced by Jonathan King.
Plays bass and guitar on From Genesis to Revelation during the band's early pop period.
Release Pinball Wizard from Tommy.
Marries Angela Barnett, who becomes closely associated with his early 1970s public image and creative circle.
Lennon & Yoko Ono stage their "Beds in Peace" at the Amsterdam Hilton on honeymoon
Gaoled for organising an illegal counter-demonstration against a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Armagh
Gaoled for organising an illegal counter-demonstration against a Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Armagh
Roy Jenkins presents another restrictive Budget with taxation increases of approximately 340 million pounds.
Begins recording, "Something"
Pink Floyd perform at Mothers Club in Birmingham; recordings later appear on Ummagumma.
Releases his debut studio album With a Little Help from My Friends.
Release Tommy as a double album.
Britain records an improving current account position as exports rise and domestic consumption remains restrained.
Sings on Beck-Ola, his second album with the Jeff Beck Group.
The Who release the rock opera Tommy.
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
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
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
Leaves the Rolling Stones as the group prepares for a new guitarist and a US tour.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Joins the Rolling Stones after Brian Jones leaves the band.
Jones releases a statement announcing his departure
Jones is replaced by 20-year-old guitarist Mick Taylor (formerly of John Mayalls Bluesbreakers), who starts sessions with the Stones right away
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film.
unveiled to the media during a press conference in Hyde Park
Opposes penal provisions in the government's proposed trade-union legislation during a divisive Cabinet meeting.
The findings of the Boundary Commission are published
Publishes the proposals of the Representation of the People Act
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 at Cotchford Farm.
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
Honky Tonk Women is released, coinciding with the death of Jones, and remains the bands last number 1 single in the UK
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
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
Reads from Shelley's Adonais at the Stones in the Park tribute after Brian Jones's death.
Makes his live debut with the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park.
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
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
Begins recording, "Here Comes the Sun"
Releases Space Oddity shortly before the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
Finance Act 1969 implements further tax changes intended to restrain demand and strengthen the external accounts.
The nationalist campaign against the investiture results in an attempted bombing of the Royal Train by the 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
Sings on the debut album Yes, introducing the band's harmony-rich progressive approach.
Plays guitar on the debut Yes album before leaving during the next recording period.
Plays bass on the debut Yes album, establishing his bright and melodic bass style.
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
Invested as the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon Castle
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
The Government reports a substantial rise in foreign currency reserves during the first half of the year.
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
Pink Floyd release the soundtrack album More for Barbet Schroeder's film
Sends in the Army after a peaceful civil rights demonstration which is broken
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
Sends in the Army after a peaceful civil rights demonstration which is broken
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
Performs a celebrated set at Woodstock, closing with With a Little Help from My Friends.
The Commission recommends redistribution which favours Conservatives by 15-20 seats. The Boundary Commission reports its findings, the first since 1954, to James Callaghan
The Commission recommends redistribution which favours Conservatives by 15-20 seats
Perform at the Isle of Wight Festival.
The Beatles release the album "Abbey Road"
The Beatles release the album "Abbey Road"
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"
John Lennon appears at the Toronto Rock n Roll Revival concert, accompanied by Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Alan White and Yoko
Produces Abbey Road after the Beatles return to a more disciplined studio collaboration.
Releases Delta Lady, which becomes a UK top-ten single.
John Lennon is the 1st member of The Beatles to quit the band
Dee leaves the band to become a solo artist and reaches No 42 in the charts with his single "My Womans Man"
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Kinks release Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire.
Serves in the government that passes divorce law reform.
Releases Led Zeppelin II during intensive touring.
Moves Conservative policy toward market reform before the next election.
Releases his debut solo album while moving toward work with Faces.
Pink Floyd release Ummagumma, combining live recordings with solo studio pieces
Releases the album later known as Space Oddity, expanding his folk, rock and theatrical songwriting style.
Appointed prospective Member of Parliament for Epping
"Ummagumma" is released
Releases the studio album Joe Cocker!, strengthening his international reputation.
The Rolling Stones release Let It Bleed.
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!" billboards go up in 11 cities around the world, as a Christmas message from John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Syd Barrett releases his first solo single, "Octopus"
Studio sessions in Rome for the soundtrack of "Zabriskie Point"
The Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace in Toronto is released
Takes charge of Rangers and begins rebuilding the side that later wins the European Cup Winners' Cup.
The Plastic Ono Band - Live Peace in Toronto is released
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
The band initially comprise of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who become 10cc in 1972
Scores the only goal as Manchester City defeat Leicester City.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for 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
Haymarket launches Accountancy Age, adding a successful specialist business title to its expanding professional publishing portfolio.
The group adopts the name Black Sabbath while performing in Birmingham.
Stars in Age of Consent
Oversees the return of Britain's balance of payments to surplus.
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
Battle of Britain is a 1969 Technicolor film directed by Guy Hamilton, and produced by Harry Saltzman and S. Benjamin Fisz
Stars in "Oh! What a Lovely War". Stars in "Battle of Britain"
Butler becomes Black Sabbath's bassist after initially playing rhythm guitar.
Iommi becomes the group's principal riff writer and only continuous founding member.
Butler becomes the principal lyricist for Black Sabbath's original line-up.
Butler's interest in horror themes helps shape the group's darker name and lyrics.
Ward develops the jazz-influenced drumming heard on Black Sabbath's early recordings.
Osbourne becomes vocalist as Earth adopts the name Black Sabbath.
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)
Blind Fiath release their onll LP, "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)
Blind Faith release their only LP, "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)
Blind Fiath release their onll LP, "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)
Blind Fiath release their onll LP, "Blind Faith"
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Spain closes the border with Gibraltar after the latter is given self-Government
Roy Harris Jenkins presents the 1969 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The 1969 Budget under Roy Harris Jenkins sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Helps return Britain's balance of payments to surplus after the post-devaluation austerity programme.
Bresslaws catchphrase, in his strong Cockney accent, was "I only arsked" (sic), first used in The Army Game, and revived in 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
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
Children and Young Persons Act 1969 reforms juvenile justice and child care powers
Founder Member of Christine Perfect Band
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
Penrose proposes cosmic censorship to explain why singularities may be hidden inside black holes
"Crossroads" reaches No 28 in the USA
Works on David Bowie's second album, beginning a collaboration that lasts intermittently for decades.
Adds bass and arrangement depth to Dazed and Confused on the debut album.
Death of Harold Alexander
Northern Ireland will not leave the UK without the consent of its Parliament
Records vocals on the self-titled third album Deep Purple before leaving the band later in 1969.
Joins Deep Purple as lead vocalist, replacing Rod Evans and helping create the classic Mark II line-up.
Joins Deep Purple as bassist, replacing Nick Simper and forming the classic Mark II line-up.
Completes his final Deep Purple studio album before being replaced as the band changes musical direction.
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 1969 introduces irretrievable breakdown as the basis for divorce
Issues Do You Remember as the B-side to King Of The Rumbling Spires.
Iommi's band Earth changes its name to avoid confusion with another group.
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
Founder Member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Founder Member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Founder Member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
Founder Member of The Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Joins Faces with Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones.
Founder Member of The Faces
Founder Member of The Faces
Family Law Reform Act 1969 lowers the age of majority from twenty one to eighteen
Leeds wiin the First Division Championship
Healey supports NATO’s flexible-response strategy combining conventional forces with nuclear deterrence.
Ward helps establish Black Sabbath after playing with Iommi in Mythology and Polka Tulk.
Displays powerful kick-drum technique on Good Times Bad Times.
Sings on Good Times Bad Times, the opening track of the debut album.
Best Instrumental Theme for Midnight Cowboy
David Anthony "Dave" Brock was a founding member of Hawkwind.
From the outset, Brock intended the band to combine simple three-chord rock music with experimental electronic music.
He cites his influences for the band at the time as The Moody Blues, Steve Miller Band and the krautrock scene.
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.
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
Founder Member of 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
Founder Member of Hawkwind. A music paper advert brought in teenage drummer Terry Ollis
Douglas Smith signs Hawkwind up to Liberty Records
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
Iommi develops the heavy guitar sound that defines Black Sabbath's early music.
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
Founder Member of Humble Pie
The comedy film If Its Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium features music by Donovan
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
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
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.
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.
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.
The trade unions rebel against her proposals to reduce their powers in her 1969 white paper, "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.
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
Hoyle and Wickramasinghe published further work on the physical properties of interstellar grains.
Hoyle delivered the Jansky Lecture on the relationship between astronomy and physics.
Gives the Jansky Lectureship before the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Owing to friction within the band, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood leaw the group to replace Steve Marriott in the Small Faces
Owing to friction within the band, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood leaw the group to replace Steve Marriott in the Small Faces
Owing to friction within the band, Rod Stewart and Ron Wood leaw the group to replace Steve Marriott in the Small Faces
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
Replaces Peter Quaife as bassist in The Kinks.
Brown joins the Labour Party while studying in Edinburgh.
Judas Priest forms in Birmingham and develops an influential heavy-metal sound.
Founder Member of King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
Founder Member of King Crimson
Releases King Of The Rumbling Spires with Do You Remember.
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
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.
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
Celtic win another domestic treble, their second in three years
Leaves The Kinks after the Village Green period.
The Representation of the People Act is defeated in the House of Lords
Douglas Smith signs Hawkwind up to Liberty Records
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
Clapton features in The Plastic Ono Bands "Live Peace in Toronto"
Winner of English Manager of the Year
Moves on to Ipswich Town where he establishes his reputation as a successful manager
John Lennon marries Yoko Ono
Produces material for the Iveys, the Apple Records group later known as Badfinger.
Elected Member of Parliament
Under Mercer, Manchester City conclude their FA Cup run by beating Leicester City 1-0.
Creates the drum showcase Moby Dick for Led Zeppelin II.
The United States National Academy of Sciences elected Hoyle as a foreign associate.
Makes his feature directing debut with Oh! What a Lovely War, a satirical musical about the First World War.
Appears in Oh! What a Lovely War
Develops proposals for earnings-related pensions and wider social security reform.
Releases Pewtor Suitor with Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles.
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
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
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
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
Publishes the poetry book The Warlock Of Love.
Post Office Act 1969 changes the Post Office from a government department into a public corporation
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Publishes Freedom and Reality, a collection of speeches and political writings edited by John Wood.
Provides bass and keyboard foundations for Ramble On.
The Representation of the People Act is defeated in the House of Lords
Representation of the People Act 1969 lowers the voting age to eighteen
Rolling Stones release the album, "Let It Bleed"
Northern Ireland will not leave the UK without the consent of its Parliament
Greaves finished as top League goalscorer in four seasons (1963, 1964, 1965 and 1969), finishing top goalscorer in six seasons has never been matched
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
Releases the album later known as Space Oddity.
Succeeds as Prince of Wales
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
Founder Member of Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Sends troops into Northern Ireland
Publication of "The Green Man"
Stars in Bullet to The Italian Job. Stars in battle of Britain
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 is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson
The Italian Job is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Collinson
Sellers plays wealthy eccentric Sir Guy Grand in the satire The Magic Christian.
Publishes the poetry book The Warlock Of Love.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as an unorthodox Scottish schoolteacher in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Epic and Pye released Donovans Greatest Hits which included four previous singles "Epistle To Dippy" "There is a Mountain" "Jennifer Juniper" and "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
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".
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
Rebuilds confidence in Treasury policy through sustained financial discipline.
Celtic win another domestic treble, their second in three years
Took donated two of his songs to former Tomorrow/The Pretty Things drummer Twinks, 1969 solo album, Think Pink
Before the first Tyrannosaurus Rex tour of America, Bolan and his management sack Took
Produces Unicorn, the third Tyrannosaurus Rex album with Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took.
Original singer of Uriah Heep between 1969 and 1976
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Founder Member of Uriah Heep
Issues Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles as the B-side to Pewtor Suitor.
Sings Whole Lotta Love, a defining Led Zeppelin II track.
Releases Album, "With a Little Help From My Friends"
Appears in the film Women in Love, in which he wrestles nude with Alan Bates in front of a log fire
The Who perform material from Tommy at Woodstock.
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