1969 Facts and Trivia
World Series Champions: New York Mets
Superbowl III Champions: New York Jets
NBA Champions: Boston Celtics
Stanley Cup Champs: Montreal Canadiens
U.S. Open Golf Orville Moody
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Rod Laver/Margaret Smith Court
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Rod Laver/Ann Jones
NCAA Football Champions: Texas
NCAA Basketball Champions: UCLA
Kentucky Derby: Majestic Prince
Sports Hero:  
The Hotties: Raquel Welch, Barbara Eden, Diana Rigg, Barbara Feldon, Jane Fonda
The Heartthrob(s):  
"The Quote" "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong, upon stepping on the moon.
Miss America: Judith Ford (Belvidere, IL)
Miss USA: Wendy Dascomb (Virginia)
The Scandal: Ted Kennedy (Democrat) was involved with the drunk driving 'Chappaquiddick' incident involving the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.

Rock and Roll Death: Brian Jones drowned

The Manson "Family" committed a series of murders, under the influence of Charles Manson's "Helter Skelter" philosophy. One of the victims was Sharon Tate and her unborn child.
Nerd News:
Robert Crumb's Fritz The Cat was the comic strip that all the tuned-in folks read.
Fritz The Cat
The arpanet (first internet) invented, connecting four computers.
David Paul Gregg patented the optical or laser disc, although he came up with the idea in 1958.
The Habit:  
1st appearances & 1969's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Tog'l, Upsy Downsys, Silly String, Astrolite, Toss Across, Big Wheels, Nerf Ball
Best Film Oscar Winner: Midnight Cowboy
1969 Billboard
Number One Songs

December 14, 1968 - January 31, 1969:
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

February 1 - February 14:
Crimson And Clover Tommy James & the Shondells

February 15 - March 14:
Everyday People Sly & The Family Stone

March 15 - April 11:
Dizzy Tommy Roe

April 12 - May 23:
Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) The 5th Dimension

May 24 - June 27:
Get Back The Beatles with Billy Preston

June 28 - July 11:
Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet Henry Mancini

July 12 - August 22:
In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) Zager & Evans

August 23 - September 19:
Honky Tonk Women The Rolling Stones

September 20 - October 17:
Sugar, Sugar The Archies

October 18 - October 31:
I Can't Get Next to You The Temptations

November 1 - November 7:
Suspicious Minds Elvis Presley

November 8 - November 28:
Wedding Bell Blues The 5th Dimension

November 29 - December 5:
Come Together The Beatles

December 6 - December 19:
Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) Steam

December 20 - December 26:
Leaving On A Jet Plane Peter, Paul & Mary

December 27, 1969 - January 2, 1970:
Someday We'll Be Together Diana Ross & The Supremes

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