July 25, 1969
A Big Mac cost $0.55 that summer of 1969, and the Dow Jones sat at 800 — the Soviet Union was signaling a new era of diplomacy, with Foreign Minister Gromyko calling for closer U.S.-Soviet relations while cautioning both sides on rising tensions with China. On radio, Zager & Evans held the top spot with "In The Year 2525," and moviegoers were filling theaters to see "The Love Bug," a Disney comedy about a racing Volkswagen with a mind of its own. That July, Apollo 11 landed two American astronauts on the Moon for the first time in human history, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the lunar surface while the world watched on television.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — July 25, 1969
NY Times Headlines — Week of July 25, 1969
Nixon Plans Cut In Military Role For U.S. In Asia; Starting Tour, He Promises Respect For Commitments, But Under New Forms Arrives In Philippines President, At Guam, Asserts Nation Won'T Be Drawn Into More Vietnams President Nixon Declares That U.S. Will Reduce Its Military Commitments In Asia Policies Outlined At Start Of Tour He Says Nation Will Not Be Drawn Into Future Wars Like That In Vietnam
Military Opposes A War Slowdown; Ranking Officers In Vietnam Contend Reduction Would Imperil U.S. Troops
Federal Lawyers Seeking To Soften Confession Curb; Will Test '68 Law In Move To Induce Supreme Court To Ease '66 Decision
Nixon Sees Thieu, Talks To Troops In Vietnam Visit; Says Allies Have Gone As Far As They Can Or Should To Open 'Door To Peace' Bids Enemy Respond President Tells G.I.'S They Fight In A Worthy Cause -- He Arrives In India Nixon Confers With Thieu And Talks To American Troops On Visit To South Vietnam President Asks Response By Foe To Peace Offers
World Events — July 1969
Time Person of the Year — 1969
On the radio
Billboard Charts — July 25, 1969
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1968–69 Season
Emmy Winners — 1969
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — July 25, 1969
Ebert 4-Star Films — July 25, 1969
On the field
Sports Champions — July 25, 1969
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