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In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps” single by Tokens, The was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1962, The NFL banned the grabbing of face masks.
In 1962, THE PERILS OF LIVE TV A hen kicks over a glass panelled beehive in a New York TV studio during WPIXʹs live broadcast of the “OFFICER JOE BOLTON” kids show, freeing 2000 honey bees. Bolton was stung on the hand, but no other injuries were reported (outside of a startled stage crew). Most of the bees were caught or subdued by a sprayer.
In 1964, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” slowly climbs up the U.S. charts. John declares that the slow ascention of “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in the U.S. charts was “mere sympathy for British people”, and that he didnʹt expect being a hit in the U.S.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #15. “So Sorry, My Island Now”. The Castaways are captured by a Japanese sailor (Vito Scotti) who thinks that WWII never ended. When the other castaways are captured, it is up to Gilligan to save them.
In 1965, R.C., “Any Way You Want It” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Shangri-Lasʹ “Leader Of The Pack”.
In 1965, The Beatles dominated the top ten of the U.S. album chart with three entries: “Beatles '65” (which hit number one and stayed there for nine weeks), “A Hard Dayʹs Night”, and “The Beatlesʹ Story”.
In 1967, Following the success of “Get Smart,” Buck Henry creates a superhero spoof called “Captain Nice” for NBC. William Daniels stars as the meek crime fighter who has a hard time flying. So does the show, which folds in August.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #85. “Court-Martial”. The Castaways hear on the radio that the Maritime Board of Inquiry has blamed the Skipper for the Minnow crash. In an attempt to disprove the boardʹs verdict, they reenact the shipwreck themselves, only to find out that the cause appears to be Gilliganʹs ineptness. Later, a radio update reports that the Board of Inquiry has cleared the Skipper of the charges, as the Weather Service mistakenly read the wrong forecast that morning causing the crew to be unaware of the impending storms.
In 1967, “ABC Evening News” expands to 30 minutes.
In 1968, On Another World, Rachel Matthews (Robin Strasser) told Walter Curtin (Val Dufour) she no longer had plans for Hollywood.
In 1968, “It Takes A Thief”, TV Adventure; debut on ABC. Robert Wagner plays a suave cat burglar now working for the government (if only Nixon knew, those Watergate guys may have never been caught). The following year, Fred Astaire joins the cast as Wagnerʹs father, a retired thief.
In 1969, Glen Campbell recorded "Galveston" at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California. The Jimmy Webb song gave Campbell his third US Country #1 hit. The song, released in February 1969, was perceived as being a Vietnam War protest song.
In 1969, The final scene of “Turnabout Intruder”, the 79th and the last episode of “Star Trek”, is shot.
In 1969, The supersonic Concorde jetliner made its first test flight at Bristol, England.
In 1966, "Dracula: Prince of Darkness" was released in movie theaters in the U.K.
In 1969, "Krakatoa, East of Java (Japan release)" was released by Warner Bros.; Bernard L. Kowalski (director); Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Sal Mineo, Sumi Haru; Disaster
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(There'll Come A Day When) Ev'ry Little Bit Hurts” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Amen” by The Impressions peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Any Way You Want It” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Are You Still My Baby” by The Shirelles peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “As Tears Go By” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Boom Boom” by The Animals peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Dear Heart” by Jack Jones peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Honestly and Truly” by Tommy Edwards peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Found A Love, Oh What A Love” by Jo Ann Campbell (Jo-Ann and Troy) peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Better To Have It” by Barbara Lynn peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “One More Time” by Ray Charles Singers peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Pretty Blue Eyes” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Promised Land” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Sandy” by Larry Hall peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sha-La-La” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Swingin' On A Rainbow” by Frankie Avalon peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Sound Of Music” by Patti Page peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Walk Away” by Matt Monro peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Wild One” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You'll Always Be The One I Love” by Dean Martin peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Any Way You Want It” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goin' Out Of My Head” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hey-Da-Da-Dow” by Dolphins peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Can't Live Without You” by Joe Popiel peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Terry” by Leigh Bell and The Chimes peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Big Hurt” by Miss Toni Fisher peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Thou Shalt Not Steal” by Dick and Deedee peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Bad Boy” by Marty Wilde peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I'll Stay Single” by Jerry Lordan peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let The Sunshine In” by The Peddlers peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Little White Bull” by Tommy Steele peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “March Of The Mods” by The Joe Loss Orchestra peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Some Kind-A Earthquake” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Terry” by Twinkle peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tribute To Jim Reeves” by Larry Cunningham peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “What Have They Done To The Rain” by The Searchers peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “People” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Theme From 'Young Lovers'” by The Shadows peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Wedding” by Julie Rogers peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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