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The 60's Datebook for January 7

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In 1963, In a case filed under Copycat Corner, Gary U.S. Bonds sued Chubby Checker for plaglarism, claiming that Chubbyʹs “Dancing Party” sounds too much like Garyʹs “Quarter to Three”, the 1961 hit by Bonds. The suit is settled out of court.

In 1963, On Search for Tomorrow, Marian Rand (Jane McArthur) dashed in front of an oncoming car.

In 1964, Dick weber rolled the highest bowling game in history,…aboard a Boeing 707.

In 1965, On Peyton Place, an unhinged George Anderson (Henry Beckman) barricaded himself in Leslie Harrington's (Paul Langton) office with a gun.

In 1965, TVʹS “DR. KILDARE” Guest star ROBERT YOUNG plays a terminally ill doctor

In 1967, A prime-time edition of “The Newlywed Game” began airing on ABC TV; the daytime version debut July 11, 1966.

In 1968, “The G.E. College Bowl” quiz show premiered on NBC-TV.

In 1969, GOLD RECORD FOR OHIO EXPRESS “CHEWY CHEWY” is certified as a million seller

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 🎄 “Christmas Auld Lang Syne” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉 “Fortune Teller” by The Hard Times peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Mister Livingston” by Larry Verne peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, 🤔 “The Puppet Song” by Frankie Avalon peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “(Let's Do) The Hully Gully Twist” by Bill Doggett peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Bumble Bee” by LaVern Baker peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Coming Home Soldier” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Communication Breakdown” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dance By The Light Of The Moon” by The Olympics peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Day Tripper” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “How To Handle A Woman” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Terry Knight and The Pack peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Dig Girls” by J.J. Jackson peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Fooled You This Time” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Idolize You” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Make Someone Happy” by Perry Como peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Ruby” by Ray Charles peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Spoonful” by Etta and Harvey peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Take Me For A Little While” by Patti LaBelle peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Shadow Of Your Smile” by Boots Randolph peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “This Is My Story” by Mickey and Sylvia peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Twistin' Bells” by Santo and Johnny peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “We Have Love” by Dinah Washington peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Can Bring Me All Your Heartaches” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “(He's) Raining In My Sunshine” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Place In The Sun” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Love My Dog” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Knock On Wood” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mame” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Please Don't Ever Leave Me” by Cyrkle peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There's Got To Be A Word” by The Innocence (1960s) peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Why Pick On Me” by The Standells peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wonderland By Night” by Louis Prima peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Your Ever Changing Mind” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 🎄🤣 “It Must Be Santa” by Joan Regan peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “Under New Management” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Deadlier Than The Male” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Even More Party Pops” by Russ Conway peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hang On To A Dream” by Tim Hardin peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Love You” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Island In The Sun” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Let's / Serenata” by Sarah Vaughan peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Save Me” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Till” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Togetherness” by Mike Preston peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉 “Oliver Cool” by Oliver Cool peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Blueberry Hill / The Loved One / Ever Lovin' Man” by The Loved Ones peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'll Save The Last Dance For You” by Damita Jo peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Skye Boat Song” by Glen Ingram and The Hi Five peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Dead End Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Friday On My Mind” by The Easybeats peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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