July 27, 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 27, 1969
NY Times Headlines — Week of July 27, 1969
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
Nixon Visits India; He Again Praises Regime In Saigon; Says His Talk With Thieu Disproves Speculation On A Reduced Commitment In New Delhi 22 Hours President And Mrs. Gandhi Discuss Asia And The War -- Arrives In Pakistan Nixon Visits India And Sees Mrs. Gandhi; He Again Praises Thieu Government Asia And The War Subject Of Talks 22-Hour Stay In New Delhi -- President Is Pleased By His Flight To Saigon
World Events — July 1969
Time Person of the Year — 1969
On the radio
Billboard Charts — July 27, 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 27, 1969
Ebert 4-Star Films — July 27, 1969
On the field
Sports Champions — July 27, 1969
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