Back 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!

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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