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July 23, 1969

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Historical Context for July 23, 1969

In 1969, the world population was approximately 3,619,491,579 people^[†]

Notable Births

1969Andrew Cassels, Canadian ice hockey player and coach^[†]

Andrew William Cassels is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals. He is a former assistant coach with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. Cassels was born and raised in Bramalea, Ontario, where he played his minor hockey. His son, Cole, was drafted 85th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

1969Raphael Warnock, American politician and minister^[†]

Raphael Gamaliel Warnock is an American politician and Baptist pastor serving as the junior United States senator from Georgia, a seat he has held since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Warnock has been the senior pastor of Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church since 2005.

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3 Kennedys Attend Funeral for Drowned Secretary; KENNEDYS ATTEND FUNERAL OF AIDE

By Nan Robertsonspecial To the New York Times

Kopechne funeral; Kennedy and wife, Mrs R F Kennedy among those attending as well as her parents, relatives, friends; Kennedy and Kopechne families exch condolences; others attending include N Lyons, M Lyons, R Keough, S Tannenbaum, Gargan, W J vanden Heuvel, K L Billings. F Mankiewicz, P Edelman, A Walinsky; Kennedy wears neck brace, presumably as result of accident; Kopechne buried in Plymouth, Pa; Kennedy party returns to Hyannis Port; Kennedy and wife illus; Kopechnes illus

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ISRAEL SAYS JETS HIT U.A.R. AGAIN; But Cairo Declares Planes Were Repulsed Near Suez Israel Says Jets Struck Again at Suez Targets

By James Feronspecial To the New York Times

JERUSALEM, July 22 -- The Israeli Air Force, underlining its new role as an "active partner'' in the Suez Canal fighting, reported striking Egyptian artillery positions today for the second time in three days.

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PRESIDENT ORDERS $3.5-BILLION CUTS AS OUTLAYS GROW; Acts to 'Hold Line' on Rises, Laying Some to Congress -- Defense Trims Seen President Orders $3.5-Billion Cuts to 'Hold Line' on Spending

By Edwin L. Dale Jr.special To the New York Times

Adm steps up pressure on Sen to approve extension without taking time to work out companion reform bill

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Collins Asks for It: Dow-Jones Is Down

By Special to The New York Times

Collins asks ground controllers to read him Dow-Jones stock mkt rept

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ASTRONAUTS COASTING HOMEWARD, ACCELERATED BY EARTH'S GRAVITY;; COURSE IS ALTERED Seismometer on Moon Overheating -- May Not Last a Week Apollo Coasting Home, Accelerated by Earth's Gravity; Giant Welcome Planned TWEAKING BURN' CORRECTS COURSE Seismometer Left on Moon Overheating and May Not Operate Much Longer

By John Noble Wilfordspecial To the New York Times

HOUSTON, Wednesday, July 23 -- The moon explorers of Apollo 11 gathered speed early today as the pull of the earth's gravity drew them closer and closer to home after their historic walk on another world.

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Franco Names Juan Carlos To Be Both Heir and King; Franco Designates Juan Carlos His Successor as Chief of State

By Tad Szulcspecial To the New York Times

Gen Franco, in s to Cortes, announces Juan Carlos will succeed him

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Tobacco Industry Pledges Broadcast Ad Ban in 1970; Tobacco Industry Pledges Broadcast Ad Ban in 1970

By John D. Morrisspecial To the New York Times

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PRESIDENT BEGINS A 12-DAY JOURNEY; Critics in Senate Put Aside Differences to Express National Solidarity President Begins 12-Day World Trip

By Warren Weaver Jr.special To the New York Times

Nixon begins Asian trip; 8 Sens give ss supporting Adm policy; demonstration organized by Percy after conversations with Kissinger; Nixon, before leaving, meets with Wheeler

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Columbia Decides On New President; Columbia Decides on a New President to Succeed Dr. Cordier

By Michael Stern

Univ sources rept that trustees, faculty and student coms have decided on candidate for pres post but refuse to identify person; Dr A Heard, Vanderbilt U chancellor, seen strong possibility; he confirms he has talked with univ reprs about post but refuses to confirm or deny that he is final choice of coms, int

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JURORS CRITICIZE ROCKLAND STATE; Prostitution, Narcotics and Escapes by Patients Are Charged in Report Grand Jury Criticizes Rockland State

By Special to The New York Times

NEW CITY, N. Y., July 22 -- A grand jury has charged that there have been organized prostitution, illegal use of narcotics and numerous instances of escape at Rockland State Hospital.

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NATION PLANS MAMMOTH WELCOME; Parades and a Reception Set in 3 Cities on Aug. 13 Celebrations Scheduled In Three Cities Aug. 13

By Walter Rugaberspecial To the New York Times

Pres Nixon predicts man will visit other planets with life by yr 2000

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