| 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 Highlights: |
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| The Hotties and Fashion Icons: |
Raquel Welch, Barbara Eden, Diana Rigg,
Barbara Feldon, Jane Fonda |
| The Heartthrob(s): |
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| "The Quote" |
"That's one small step for man; one
giant leap for mankind."
- Neil Armstrong, upon stepping on the moon.
"I'm walking here! I'm walking here!"
- Dustin Hoffman, in 'Midnight Cowboy' |
| Time Magazine's People of the Year |
Middle Americans |
| 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. |
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Nerd News:
Robert Crumb's Fritz The Cat was the comic strip that
all the tuned-in folks read.
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 Iron Horse Ranch and Vineyards opened in Sebastopol,
California.
Near Bethel, New York, the first mega-concert, the
Woodstock Music Festival took place Auguest 15-18.
Claims of up to one million people came; it was more
likely half that number, still an incredible amount
of people!
Donald and Doris Fisher opened their clothing store,.
The Gap, in San Francisco.
The new North Face Sierra Parka was destined to be
the clothing of choice for outdoors people. The company
was named after the north-facing mountains of North
America.
American Hero Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon
on June 20th. There was no comment from Mr. Gorsky.
Cost of a Superbowl ad in 1968: $55,000
Frank Sinatra recorded his signature song, "My
Way" nearly three decades after he began his
singing career.
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| The Habit: |
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| 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 Most Popular TV shows:
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1. Rowan and Martin's Laugh In (NBC)
2. Gunsmoke (CBS)
3. Bonanza (NBC)
4. Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS)
5. Family Affair (CBS)
6. Here's Lucy (CBS)
7. The Red Skelton Hour (CBS)
8. Marcus Welby, M.D. (ABC)
9. Walt Disny's Wonderful World of Color (ABC)
10. The Doris Day Show (CBS) |
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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