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 and Fashion Icons: | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. American Hero Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon on June 20th. There was no comment from Mr. Gorsky. | |
| 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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