11 July 1969

Friday

1969-07-11

Events

 * Little-known English singer-songwriter David Bowie releases his new single Space Oddity, a few days before the launch of Apollo 11. The single would become Bowie's first UK chart success although it took several months to reach its peak no.5 position.
 * The Rolling Stones release new single Honky Tonk Women in the US (already released in the UK on 04 July).