Moon landing tops 1969 news, editors vote
United Press International poll finds Apollo 11 moon landing the decade's leading story, followed by the Vietnam War, Chappaquiddick tragedy, antiwar protests, Song My massacre allegations, economic woes, Fortas resignation, Haynsworth rejection, Hurricane Camille, and U.S. racial unrest.
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Moon landings named top 1969 news story by editors
A global survey of editors from Europe Asia and Latin America marks the moon landing as the leading news story of 1969. European picks include De Gaulle resignation Song My massacre exposure and SALT talks as top items.
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