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How many fans did the Woodstock Festival attract in 1969?
500,000
1,000,000
700,000
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What mission allowed the first man to land on the moon?
Apollo 12
Apollo 11
Apollo 13
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Which famous author of "On The Road" died in 1969?
William S. Burroughs
Hunter S. Thompson
Jack Kerouac
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Who was sworn in as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 23, 1969?
Warren E. Burger
Harlan Stone
Fred Vinson
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What nation shot down a U.S. plane over the Sea of Japan on April 14, 1969?
Germany
Soviet Union
North Korea
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Which pregnant actress was murdered by Charles Manson's cult in 1969?
Diana Rigg
Catherine Deneuve
Sharon Tate
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What is the name of the NYC riots that kicked off the modern gay movement in 1969?
CBGB Riots
Stonewall Riots
Greenwich Riots
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Which bands last official concert was held on the top of Apple Records in 1969?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Grateful Dead
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Which team upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III in 1969?
New York Giants
Miami Dolphins
New York Jets
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Which heavily criticized Vietnam war battle began on May 10, 1969?
Battle of Hat Dich
Operation Hickory
Hamburger Hill
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The first flight of what Boeing airliner took place in 1969?
Boeing 767
Boeing 747
Boeing 737
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What popular British sketch comedy show premiered in 1969?
The Two Ronnies
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Benny Hill
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are a 1969 superstar! You aced this tricky 1969 quiz with immaculate ease and skill. We couldn't be more impressed by your knowledge on the history of this beloved and iconic year. Simply amazing!
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The year 1969 is known for it's revolutionary music and culture. Do you know all there is to know about this iconic year in history? Take these 12 questions and find out!
1
How many fans did the Woodstock Festival attract in 1969?
500,000
1,000,000
700,000
2
What mission allowed the first man to land on the moon?
Apollo 12
Apollo 11
Apollo 13
3
Which famous author of "On The Road" died in 1969?
William S. Burroughs
Hunter S. Thompson
Jack Kerouac
4
Who was sworn in as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on June 23, 1969?
Warren E. Burger
Harlan Stone
Fred Vinson
5
What nation shot down a U.S. plane over the Sea of Japan on April 14, 1969?
Germany
Soviet Union
North Korea
6
Which pregnant actress was murdered by Charles Manson's cult in 1969?
Diana Rigg
Catherine Deneuve
Sharon Tate
7
What is the name of the NYC riots that kicked off the modern gay movement in 1969?
CBGB Riots
Stonewall Riots
Greenwich Riots
8
Which bands last official concert was held on the top of Apple Records in 1969?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Grateful Dead
9
Which team upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III in 1969?
New York Giants
Miami Dolphins
New York Jets
10
Which heavily criticized Vietnam war battle began on May 10, 1969?
Battle of Hat Dich
Operation Hickory
Hamburger Hill
11
The first flight of what Boeing airliner took place in 1969?
Boeing 767
Boeing 747
Boeing 737
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What popular British sketch comedy show premiered in 1969?
The Two Ronnies
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Benny Hill
