Watch Almanac

1969
1 Season

Historic events and influential individuals critical to America's development are documented in this series. The events are presented chronologically through the calendar year and range anywhere from the 1700s to 1900s. Everything is covered from conflicts overseas, technological and infrastructural achievements, sports, natural disasters, and the beginnings of establishments and organizations.

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Seasons

21. December 16-31

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred late December between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the first home to be heated by solar energy, the first flight by the Wright Brothers, and the great northeast blizzard.

19. November 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred early November between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the authorization of the United States marine corps, flight of the world's biggest plane, and the collapse of the Tacoma Bridge.

17. October 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred early October between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the opening of the U.S. Naval Academy, construction of the Holland tunnel, and the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

16. September 16-30

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred late November between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the Freedom Train's United States tour, the establishment of Yosemite National Park, and the end of the Nuremberg Trial.

13. August 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred early August between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including Jesse Owens' four Olympic medal wins, Parisian designers that prompted a fashion explosion around the world, and the bombing of Hiroshima.

11. June 16-30

January 1, 1970

Events from June 16th to 30th throughout the 1900s are covered, including the atom bomb test at Bikini Atoll, the Philippines' Independence, the first reports of "Flying Saucers," and Helen Keller's birthday.

10. June 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred early June between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including D-Day during World War II, unprecedented tornados sweeping the country, and the first successful trial of a Ford car.

9. May 16-31

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred late May between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the founding of the American Red Cross, the opening of the New York stock exchange, and the first expedition to successfully climb Mount Everest.

7. April 16-30

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred late April between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the opening of New York World's Fair, the United Nations security conference in San Francisco, and the execution of Benito Mussolini.

6. April 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events from April 1st to 15th throughout the 1900s are covered, including the first person of color to join the Brooklyn Dodgers, the United States declaring war against Germany, and the passing of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

5. March 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events from March 1st to 15th throughout the 1900s are covered, including the crossing of the Rhine during World War II, the organization of the American Legion, and the "Star-Spangled Banner" established as the country's national anthem.

3. February 1-15

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred early February between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the burning of the Normandy liner, the discovery of the X-ray, and the birth of Thomas Edison and Abraham Lincoln.

2. January 15-31

January 1, 1970

Events that occurred late January between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the United States' first successful satellite launch, the start of prohibition, and the organization of the first Boy Scout troop.

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