Since man first landed on the moon 40 years ago, only 11 more have had that unique distinction, the last in 1972
In August 1969, members of Charles Manson's "family" killed seven people in a two-night rampage. Explore the then and now of the family, Manson himself and the prosecutor-turned-author.
Forty years ago, the Stonewall riots sparked what many consider the modern gay rights movement
Moon landing
Woodstock
- Woodstock photo exhibit
- 'Taking Woodstock' cast lured in by Lee
- Some Woodstock performers, then and now
- Figuring out the magic of Woodstock
- Woodstock still captivates iReporters
- iReport.com: Were you there?
- Documentary-makers dish on festival
- Woodstock, world's biggest family reunion
- National Anthem, Hendrix style
Manson murders
Stonewall riots
- Stonewall Riots spark gay movement
- 40 years in the gay rights movement
- Children of gay couples speak out
- Commentary: Gay is not the new black
- iReport.com: What does gay pride mean?
- 'Don't ask, don't tell' gets a closer look
- Episcopal Church moves to accept gays
- Obama holds gay pride reception
- Same-sex weddings, heartland style
1969: An eventful summer
A new chief justice, U.S. troop withdrawal in Vietnam and a sports stars' scandals: the summer of 1969 was a tumultuous and eventful time.
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iReport.com: Moon landing
A small step for an astronaut became a giant leap for mankind on July 20, 1969. Where were you when Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon? Tell us the significance of going to the moon and if we should do it again.
Summer of 1969
1969 saw the Manson murders, the Stonewall riots, the Woodstock festival and man landing on the moon. CNN examines how events of 40 years ago still resonate with the world today and looks ahead at how the key moments will shape the future.
More memorable events from Summer 1969
More memorable events from Summer 1969
- June 27-28: Stonewall riots
- July 20: Apollo 11 lands on the moon
- August 9-10: Killings by Manson Family
- August 15-18: Woodstock music festival
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