The temperature on April 5, 1969 was between 2.2 °C and 14.3 °C and averaged 8.0 °C. There was 11.5 hours of sunshine (87%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northeast. Source: KNMI
April 5 » Vietnam War: Massive antiwar demonstrations occur in many U.S. cities.
May 10 » Vietnam War: The Battle of Dong Ap Bia begins with an assault on Hill 937. It will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill.
September 9 » In Canada, the Official Languages Act comes into force, making French equal to English throughout the Federal government.
October 8 » The opening rally of the Days of Rage occurs, organized by the Weather Underground in Chicago.
November 12 » Vietnam War: Independent investigative journalist Seymour Hersh breaks the story of the My Lai Massacre.
November 20 » Occupation of Alcatraz: Native American activists seize control of Alcatraz Island until being ousted by the U.S. Government on June 11, 1971.
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