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In 1963, Parlophone released The Beatlesʹ records “Please Please Me” backed with “Ask Me Why,” their second United Kingdom single. In two months, itʹs number two on the United Kingdom charts, however, it doesnʹt appear on the U.S. charts for another year.
In 1963, R.C., “Pepino The Italian Mouse” by Lou Monte peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., “Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah” by Bob B. Soxx and Blue Jeans peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Please Please Me” became the Beatlesʹ first number-one single in Britain.
In 1964, Bob Newhart wed Virginia Quinn
In 1965, In answer to ABC-TVʹs new “Shindig” pop music show, NBC-TV debuted the program “Hullabaloo,” which featured both rock music and Las Vegas-type acts. Guests on the installment included The New Christy Minstrels, Gerry and The Pacemakers, The Zombies and Woody Allen; the show lasted through August 29, 1966.
In 1966, TVʹs all-time campy, cornball, classic camp adventure with Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin premiered on ABC-TV. The first “Batman” episode was “Hi Diddle Riddle”, shown on January 12, 1966. The pilot program for “Batman” cost $300,000 — quite expensive by 1966 standards. Through the three seasons, the “Dynamic Duo” welcomed (?) these guest villians to the cast: Art Carney (The Archer), Tallulah Bankhead (Black Widow), Eartha Kitt (Catwoman), Julie Newmar (Catwoman), Lee Meriwether (Catwoman), Liberace (Chandell), Vincent Price (Egghead), Cesar Romero (The Joker), Rudy Vallee (Lord Phogg), Milton Berle (Louie the Lilac), Shelley Winters (Ma Parker), David Wayne (The Mad Hatter), Zsa Zsa Gabor (Minerva), Van Johnson (The Minstrel), Otto Preminger (Mr. Freeze), Burgess Meredith (The Penguin), John Astin (The Riddler), Frank Gorshin (The Riddler), Cliff Robertson (Shame), Joan Collins (The Siren) and Anne Baxter (Zelda the Great). A partial list of “official” Bat-Noises: Aargh! Clash! Crunch! Klonk! Pow! Splat! Clunk! Eee-Yow! Ooof! Powie! Swoosh! Biff! Conck! Ouch! Qunkk! Thunk! Boff! Crash! Uggh! Zam! Zap! and others. Wow! Pow! Zork! Crunch! Holy hot cakes, Batman!
In 1966, Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach records his 1,000th NBA career victory, including regular season and playoffs, with a 114-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Boston.
In 1967, The Louisville draft refuses exemption for Muhammad Ali.
In 1967, “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” single by The Guardsmen was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, “This is the city…” One of broadcastingʹs greatest hits, “Dragnet”, returned to NBC-TV after being off the network schedule for eight years. Jack Webbʹs hard-boiled cop show had clearly left the '50s behind. The story we were about to see was not only true, it was ripped from the headlines: Sergeant Friday and his new sidekick, Officer Bill Gannon (Harry Morgan), must investigate the spread of a new hallucinogenic drug among Los Angeles teens. The episode plays like a more subdued version of “Reefer Madness,” highlighted by director Webbʹs version of a “psychedelic” party and Fridayʹs hip lingo. “Youʹre pretty high and far out. What kind of kick are you on, son?” he grills his prisoner, Benjie “Blue Boy” Carver (Michael Burns), an 18-year-old who paints half his face blue and the other half yellow. Do we have to tell you how “The LSD Story” ends up when the final “dum-de-dum-dum” is heard?
In 1968, Beatles Film Production Ltd changes name to Apple Film Production Limited.
In 1968, Housewives can share the “Hollywood Squares” with their husbands, with a new nighttime version of the hit show on NBC. They wonʹt have many jokes to laugh at from Paul Lynde, he only does six of the shows in this run and wonʹt become a regular until this PM version leaves the air.
In 1968, The Doorsʹ second album, “Strange Days,” was certified Gold by the RIAA. Highlights are “People Are Strange,” “Love Me Two Times,” “Moonlight Drive” and “When the Musicʹs Over.”
In 1968, The Supremes appear in an episode of the NBC-TV show, “Tarzan.” The ladies played a group of nuns.
In 1969, In Super Bowl III played at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida: the AFL team New York Jets beat the NFL team Baltimore Colts 16-7. “Broadway” Joe Namath predicts victory and earns MVP honors as the AFC wins their first Super Bowl, one of the most shocking upsets in professional football history. The title Super Bowl was recognized by the NFL for the first time. Namath completed 17 of 28 passes for 208 yards. Namath outshined the league MVP Earl Morrall, as well as an aging Johnny Unitas, who came off the bench to pass for 110 yards.
In 1969, Led Zeppelin released their self-titled debut album in the United Kingdom, which included the songs “Good Times Bad Times” and “Communication Breakdown”.
In 1960, "Mrs. Warren's Profession" was released in movie theaters in West Germany
In 1968, "Nobody's Perfect" was released by NPD Films; Alan Rafkin (director); Doug McClure, Nancy Kwan, James Whitmore; Comedy
In 1963, 😉🤣 “Pepino The Italian Mouse” by Lou Monte peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Big Boat” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Echo” by The Emotions (Male Group) peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Go Away Little Girl” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Jelly Bread” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Look At Me” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Red Pepper” by Roosevelt Fountain and Pens Of Rhythm peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Shutters and Boards” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Slop Time” by The Sherrys peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Some Kinda Fun” by Chris Montez peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Someone Somewhere” by Little Junior Parker peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Trouble In Mind” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Wiggle Wobble” by Les Cooper and The Soul Rockers peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Chains” by The Cookies peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “He's A Rebel” by The Crystals peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “It Only Took A Minute” by Joe Brown peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Keep Your Hands Off My Baby” by Little Eva peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Shot Of Rhythm and Blues” by Johnny Kidd and The Pirates peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro)” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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