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Some memorable events from 1969, part 1:

• The first men land on the moon via the US Apollo 11 mission. Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the Moon. The famous words "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" become part of our history.
• The US institutes the draft lottery to determine draft position into US Forces for the Vietnam War.
• The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is established and Sesame Street, known for its Muppet characters, makes its debut on PBS.
• Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock-n-roll fans.
• Wal-Mart incorporates as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
• The groundbreaking TV program "Monty Python's Flying Circus" is shown for the first time and the catch phrase "and now for something completely different" becomes its trade mark. 
• The Beatles' last public performance took place on the roof of Apple Records and the Beatles released their album "Abbey Road".
• The first Concorde test flight is conducted In France.

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Yep, the 50th is coming up October 18-19, 2019!

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Our 50th year anniversary reunion is now scheduled for the weekend of October 18-19, 2019. The next planning meeting is set for Noon, Sat., 03/23/19, at La Hacienda de los Barrios.  If you would like to be part of planning this Golden Anniversary, please RSVP NLT 03/16/19. That way, we will know if the space we reserved is large enough for those attending. ANY CLASSMATE is welcome to attend, even if you have never participated before. The meetings are as much fun as the reunion itself--so take the opportunity for fun and fellowship. Keep checking the class website Home Page for updated info. on this meeting and future ones.

Here's a link to the minutes of the last planning meeting held 01/12/19.