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In 1969, Apollo 10 hurtled past the moon at a speed no human has matched in more than half a century

On 26 May 1969, the command module of Apollo 10 hit Earth’s atmosphere travelling at 36,397 feet per second, or 39,937.7 ...
Politifact

In 1969, the president called the astronauts on the moon. Here’s how

In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.
American Songwriter

3 One-Hit Wonders From 1969 That Bridge Two Decades

Over the past 150 years, the year 1969 might be the most significant in American history. From the music to the social upheaval to the rapidly changing cultural landscape, the 12 months that made up ...
gearpatrol

1969 Was a Watershed Year in Watches

So many significant world events and developments occurred in the legendary year 1969 that one can imagine Billy Joel writing a song that simply lists them — he could probably even dedicate a verse to ...
Time

August 29, 1969 | Vol. 94 No. 9August 29, 1969 | Vol. 94 No. 9

August 29th, 1969 | Vol. 94, No. 9 | U.S. August 29, 1969 Location U.S. Advertisement Advertisement © 2026 TIME USA, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site ...