Some of the most popular vinyl records sold 1969. - Cosette Daniel
Below are some lists of the most sensational
moments in history and pop culture during the year 1969.
Five hits of the Billboard Top 100:
“Honky
Tonk Woman” by The Rolling Stones
“Come
Together” by The Beatles
“Leaving
on a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary
“Time
of the Season” by The Zombies
“Lay
Lady Lay” by Bob Dylan
Famous
movies:
“True Grit”- featuring John Wayne and Kim
Darby
“Butch
Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”- featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford
Books
turned classics:
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle
“The
Godfather” by Mario Puzo
“Murder
in Mount Holly” by Paul Theroux
Major Events
June
28th- The Stonewall Riots in New York City mark the beginning of the
modern gay- rights movement.
July
20th- “Apollo Program,” Neil Armstrong becomes the very first man to
walk on the moon.
August
15th-18th- “The Woodstock Festival” is held in uptown New
York, “3 Days of Peace & Music.”
September
26th- The Beatles release “Abbey Road” and “The Brady Bunch” premieres on ABC.
December
1st- The first military draft is held in the U.S. since WWII.