1966
September 8 - Star Trek Airs
The first episode of “Star Trek” aired on September 8, 1966. It was on the channel NBC. It was about a crew who go “where no man has gone before.” They travel through space in the starship Enterprise. This received several nominations for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and won twice. After three seasons, NBC canceled the show. It’s last episode aired on June 3, 1969. By then, it had filmed 79 episodes.
The first episode of “Star Trek” aired on September 8, 1966. It was on the channel NBC. It was about a crew who go “where no man has gone before.” They travel through space in the starship Enterprise. This received several nominations for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and won twice. After three seasons, NBC canceled the show. It’s last episode aired on June 3, 1969. By then, it had filmed 79 episodes.
Shown above is the cast from "Star Trek" the Original Series
1967
January 15 - 1st Super Bowl
The first super bowl took place on January 15, 1967. Back then, it was called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game. I took place between Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers won 35-10. Vince Lombardi was the first winning coach. Bart Starr was the first Super Bowl MVP. The Packers got $15,000 for winning while the Chiefs got $7,500.
The first super bowl took place on January 15, 1967. Back then, it was called the AFL-NFL World Championship Game. I took place between Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers won 35-10. Vince Lombardi was the first winning coach. Bart Starr was the first Super Bowl MVP. The Packers got $15,000 for winning while the Chiefs got $7,500.
The Packers beat the Chiefs in the first super bowl 35-10
December 3 - 1st Heart Transplant
On December 3, 1967, the first heart transplant was made. It was done by surgeon Christiaan Barnard. The patient was 53-year-old Lewis Washkansky. The surgery was a success. But he didn’t live for long. The medications he took suppressed the body’s ability to fight other illnesses. 18 days later, Washkansky died. He died of double pneumonia.
On December 3, 1967, the first heart transplant was made. It was done by surgeon Christiaan Barnard. The patient was 53-year-old Lewis Washkansky. The surgery was a success. But he didn’t live for long. The medications he took suppressed the body’s ability to fight other illnesses. 18 days later, Washkansky died. He died of double pneumonia.
Christiaan Barnard performed the first heart transplant
1968
April 4 - Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at 6:01 p.m. April 4, 1968. He was standing outside on the balcony, when a .30 bullet shot him. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital. He was pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m. It was said that James Earl Ray killed him. He was sentenced to 99 years in jail. He died on April 23, 1998, age 70 in prison. But still, many people believed Ray was innocent.
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at 6:01 p.m. April 4, 1968. He was standing outside on the balcony, when a .30 bullet shot him. He was rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital. He was pronounced dead at 7:05 p.m. It was said that James Earl Ray killed him. He was sentenced to 99 years in jail. He died on April 23, 1998, age 70 in prison. But still, many people believed Ray was innocent.
Shown above is a picture of Martin Luther King Jr.
1969
July 20 - 1st Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 at 10:56 p.m. He traveled with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. They traveled in the Apollo II rocket. It launched on July 16, 1969. It entered the moon’s orbit on July 19, 1969. After landing on the moon, Armstrong set up the cameras. This would show everyone watching TV what the moon looks like. On the moon, Armstrong said his famous words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 at 10:56 p.m. He traveled with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. They traveled in the Apollo II rocket. It launched on July 16, 1969. It entered the moon’s orbit on July 19, 1969. After landing on the moon, Armstrong set up the cameras. This would show everyone watching TV what the moon looks like. On the moon, Armstrong said his famous words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon
November 10 - Sesame Street Airs
Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969. It was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The composers were Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart. Sesame Street is known for its educational content and creativity. After it aired, it had received many viewers. It helped children with their studies. It made learning for kids fun. By 2009, Sesame Street won 8 Grammy Awards and 153 Emmy Awards.
Sesame Street first aired on November 10, 1969. It was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The composers were Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart. Sesame Street is known for its educational content and creativity. After it aired, it had received many viewers. It helped children with their studies. It made learning for kids fun. By 2009, Sesame Street won 8 Grammy Awards and 153 Emmy Awards.
Sesame Street aired for the first time on November 10, 1969
1970
September 6 - PFLP Hijacked 5 Planes
On September 6, 1970, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), hijacked five planes. Flight 219 is hijacked and lands in London. One of the hijackers is shot and dies while the other one is arrested. Flight 741 and flight 100 both land in Dawson Field in Jordan. Flight 93 was told to fly to Cairo and exploded afterwards. Three days later, flight 775 is hijacked and forced to fly to Dawson Field with the other planes. Most of the 421 hostages were freed, but 56 were kept hostage in exchange for the PFLP members that were in prison. This crisis ended on September 30, 1970.
On September 6, 1970, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), hijacked five planes. Flight 219 is hijacked and lands in London. One of the hijackers is shot and dies while the other one is arrested. Flight 741 and flight 100 both land in Dawson Field in Jordan. Flight 93 was told to fly to Cairo and exploded afterwards. Three days later, flight 775 is hijacked and forced to fly to Dawson Field with the other planes. Most of the 421 hostages were freed, but 56 were kept hostage in exchange for the PFLP members that were in prison. This crisis ended on September 30, 1970.
Above is the PFLP's logo
Sesame Street: Elmo's Song
This fun video is about Elmo's Song. It starts with Elmo calling Snuffy and Big Bird. He tells them that he wrote a song and wants to sing it for them. After singing the song Big Bird wants a song of his own. Elmo allows him to share his song so Big Bird sings Big Bird's Song. After Big Bird sings his song, Snuffy sings Snuffy's Song. After that, they call everyone else to share the song. Elmo's song becomes everyone on Sesame Street's song.
This fun video is about Elmo's Song. It starts with Elmo calling Snuffy and Big Bird. He tells them that he wrote a song and wants to sing it for them. After singing the song Big Bird wants a song of his own. Elmo allows him to share his song so Big Bird sings Big Bird's Song. After Big Bird sings his song, Snuffy sings Snuffy's Song. After that, they call everyone else to share the song. Elmo's song becomes everyone on Sesame Street's song.