In 1969, the decade was coming to a close. These are three one-word one-hit wonders to remember from that last year.

Pioneering Work: Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen laid the foundation of econometrics, allowing economists to test theories with real-world data. Trailblazing Women: Elinor Ostrom (2009) and Claudia ...

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom denied parole Tuesday for former Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel, who is serving a life prison term for her role in the 1969 Tate-La Bianca murders.

She was born Aug. 23, 1969, in Galt, California. Survived by husband, Drew Murphy. Memorials requested to the Brenda Murphy Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Full obituary, online ...

Some cars aren’t simply barn finds — they’re myths on four wheels. The kind of machines whispered about at swap meets and drag strips, where bench racing turns into folklore. Parker Blubaugh, the man ...

An ordinary VW Beetle underneath, the Karmann Ghia blends practicality with Italian styling. It also has an interesting backstory, having been designed by an Allied secret agent. This one is in ...

Jack Nicklaus’ spontaneous act of sportsmanship at the 1969 Ryder Cup transformed golf’s biggest team competition from bitter rivalry into the global spectacle we know today. Among sport’s ...

The NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series head to the St. Louis area this weekend for some Midwest action at World Wide Technology Raceway. The Cup Series Playoffs Round of 16 rolls on at Gateway, ...

Chaotic bodycam video has captured the moment horrified children screamed out “Chuck E, no!” as Florida cops moved in to cuff a Chuck E. Cheese mascot for alleged credit card theft. The bizarre saga ...

CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Fred Hampton Sr., a Black Panther Party leader who was shot and killed in Chicago during a 1969 police raid, received an honorary street name on Saturday on the Near West ...

Here is the best progressive rock song of each year since 1969! Progressive rock began in the late 1960s and quickly became one of the most creatively fruitful and consistently satisfying subgenres.