The Year 1969, in 5 Facts

U.S. History

B ack in 1969, glue sticks had just been invented and Nutter Butter was first put on sale. "Michael" and "Lisa" were the most popular baby names, the movie _Oliver!_ won Best Picture at the 41st Academy Awards, and the New York Mets provided one of baseball's greatest upsets. That all sounds reasonably relaxing, but don't let 1969 fool you — it was a transformative and tumultuous year in America.

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