November 8, 1969
That fall of 1969, gas ran $0.35 a gallon and Nixon was in the White House — the U.S. and Soviet Union had just signed a nuclear non-proliferation treaty, a landmark agreement between the two superpowers to limit the spread of atomic weapons. On screens and radio, audiences were watching "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" as the top show on television and lining up at theaters for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," which was the biggest film at the box office that season. The New York Mets shocked the baseball world by defeating the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series, and on November 10, a new children's program called "Sesame Street" premiered on public television, setting the stage for what would become the most recognized preschool series in American history.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — November 8, 1969
NY Times Headlines — Week of November 8, 1969
Rogers Criticizes Speech By Nasser As Peace Setback; Denies Egyptian'S Charges Of U. S. Involvement In Israeli Military Action Says Accord Is Goal Cairo Leader Told Assembly 'Fire And Blood' Were The Only Course For Arabs Rogers Critical Of Nasser Talk
Many In U.S. Back Nixon War Stand On Veterans Day; President'S 'Silent Majority' Holds Parades And Rallies Attended By Thousands Dissenters Condemned Administration Will Permit Vietnam Critics To March On Pennsylvania Avenue Many In U.S. Back Nixon At Veterans Day Rallies
Brandt Says Bonn Will Sign Treaty On Nuclear Arms; Declares Assurances From The U.S. And Soviet Have Overcome Objections Bonn To Sign Atomic Pact, Brandt Says
Nixon, In A Visit, Thanks Congress For War Support; House And Senate Speeches Invite Members To Provide 'Constructive Criticism' His Plea Is Bipartisan He Says Aid Of All Factions Will Bring A 'Just Peace' -- Reception Is Warm Nixon, In Visit, Thanks Congress For War Support
' March Against Death' Begun By Thousands In Washington; A 'March Against Death' Is Begun In Washington
World Events — November 1969
Time Person of the Year — 1969
On the radio
Billboard Charts — November 8, 1969
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1969–70 Season
Emmy Winners — 1969
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — November 8, 1969
Ebert 4-Star Films — November 8, 1969
On the field
Sports Champions — November 8, 1969
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