The Number One Hits Of 1969:December 14, 1968 – January 31, 1969:Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the GrapevineFebruary 1, 1969 – February 14, 1969:Tommy James & the Shondells – Crimson and CloverFebruary 15, 1969 – March 14, 1969:Sly and the Family Stone – Everyday PeopleMarch 15, 1969 – April 11, 1969:Tommy Roe –… Read More
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1969 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1969World Changing Event: Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module pilot Edwin “Buzz” E. Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility on The Moon on July 20, 1969.Other World-Changing Events: The Arpanet (the first internet) was created.The Top Song was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In… Read More
1969 Top 100 Music Hits Chart1. Build Me Up Buttercup – Foundations2. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond3. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye – Steam4. More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Staircase5. Mah-Na-Mah-Na (Mahna Mahna) – Piero Umiliani6. Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield7. My Way – Frank Sinatra8. Proud Mary –… Read More
What Happened In 1969?69 Trivia Questions for 1969 History(answers)1. 1969 Catchphrase: Who said, “If it weren’t for you meddling kids!”?2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1969?3. Who was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl III?4. In 1969, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?5. What company used the… Read More
Top 25 Songs of the 1960s The Twist by Chubby Checker is in a class by itself 1. Hey Jude – The Beatles 2. The Theme From ” A Summer Place” – Percy Faith 3. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles 5. I’m A Believer… Read More
1969’s Biggest Artists and SongsJose Feliciano (1968 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1969)Jose is best known for his instrumental version of The Door’s Light My Fire and 1970’s Feliz Navidad.Glen Campbell (Grammy for 1968 Album of the Year) Mrs. Robinson – Simon and Garfunkle (1968 Grammy for Record of the Year, presented in… Read More
My Return Home from VietnamWhen I returned from Vietnam in 1969, I made three decisions. One was going to Woodstock instead of the “New York City Soul Festival”, another was getting out of the navy when my enlistment expired, and yet another was moving back to Detroit.Upon arriving in Detroit, there were other decisions to… Read More
Some phrases from the 1960s that no one uses anymore….. A Gas: A Lot of Fun Ankle Biter: A Baby or Small Child Ape: Gone Wild Bad: Awesome Bag: To Steal Ball: To party. Later meaning Intercourse Beat Feat: Leave in a hurry Blast: A great time Blitzed: Drunk Bogart: To hog something Book: Leave… Read More
1969 Oscars 41st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 14, 1969Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: no oneEligibility Year: 1968Cinematic Highlights and AchievementsOliver! Steals the Show: This musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel surprised many by bagging six awards, including Best Picture.Oliver! had 11 nominations, winning five awards.Oliver! was the only G-rated film to win… Read More
1969 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: March 12, 1969Televised “Best On Record”: May 5, 1969Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville & New YorkOpening/Closing: Rowan and MartinEligibility Year: November 2, 1967 – November 1, 1968Musical Highlights and AchievementsBy the Time I Get to Phoenix Emerges Victorious: Glen Campbell’s hit album won the Album of the Year, highlighting… Read More
The Launch of the Concorde Supersonic Passenger AirlinerThe Concorde was a joint venture between the British Aircraft Corporation (later British Aerospace, now BAE Systems) and the French company Aérospatiale (later Aerospatiale-Matra, now Airbus). The project began in the late 1950s, with both countries signing a treaty to cooperate on the development of a supersonic aircraft… Read More