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A blog from The People History which includes tidbits of history gathered while researching modern history from 1920 to current day

Jim Morrison Arrested

Posted on Friday February 22nd, 2008 at 12:06 in 1969

Jim Morrison was arrested by Dade County a few days after his performance in Miami. He was charged of one felony and three misdemeanors related to indecent behavior he displayed on stage. 1969...
The Love Bug

Posted on Thursday January 31st, 2008 at 07:23 in 1969

The Love Bug, a popular Disney movie, was released for the first time. It was a movie that featured the Volkswagen Beetle, a very popular German car. 1969 ...
Underground Nuclear Test

Posted on Saturday January 26th, 2008 at 05:49 in 1969

An underground nuclear test is carried out at the Atomic Energy Commission's Nevada test site. 1969 ...
Nixon Reduces Taxes

Posted on Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 at 06:41 in 1969, interesting tidbits

President Richard Nixon signed off on one of the most far-reaching tax reform bill in U.S. history, relieving nine million low-income citizens of the burden of paying taxes and cutting tax rates for ...
James Earl Ray Verdict

Posted on Sunday January 20th, 2008 at 07:26 in 1969

The verdict had been decided. James Earl Ray pleaded guilty of the crime of assassinating Martin Luther King, Jr. a major civil rights leader of the times. King was killed in Memphis Tennessee on Apr...
John Lennon Marries Yoko Ono

Posted on Thursday January 17th, 2008 at 20:59 in 1969

John Lennon of the Beatles marries Yoko Ono a Japanese avant-garde artist and musician in Gibraltar. 1969 ...