The perfect birthday present! This british pathé archive footage documentary celebrates the year 1969 and provides a unique souvenir of a very special year. The classic series that recalls the definitive events of the 20th century, compiles contemporary news coverage drawn from the world famous bbc and british pathé archives. This programme details not only the major political issues that dominated the day, but also key social changes and cultural trends. This hour long episode chronicles that remarkable year, 1969. Featuring original newsreel footage of key people and events that shaped 1969 including neil armstrong, the first man on the moon, nixon becomes president of the united states, the queen opens the london victoria line, concorde takes to the air, lulu marries a beegee, the 50p coin was minted, and the rolling stones stage a concert in hyde park.   release date 08.04.19  run time 58 minutes