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The 60's Datebook for January 15

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In 1965, The Who released their first single “I Canʹt Explain”/“Bald Headed Woman” on the Brunswick label in the United Kingdom. Why? I dunno. I canʹt explain. But it was, ok?

In 1966, R.C., “Five OʹClock World” by The Vogues peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, AT THE MOVIES “THE GREAT RACE” (Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Natalie Wood); “THE PAWNBROKER” (Rod Steiger); “THAT DARN CAT” (Dean Jones, Hayley Mills); “THUNDERBALL” (Sean Connery) 1967 MONKEES IN CLEVELAND In concert at CLEVELANDʹs PUBLIC AUDITORIUM

In 1967, In the first ever Super Bowl, which didnʹt get its name until two years later, the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League 35-10 before 61,946 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the first game between AFL and NFL teams. The winning playersʹ share for the Packers was $15,000 each, and the losing playersʹ share for the Chiefs was $7,500 each. The game was televised by both CBS and NBC. Bart Starr earns MVP honors as he passed to Max McGee seven times for 138 yards and two touchdowns; Star passed for 250 yards total. McGee has the distinction of scoring the first TD in Super Bowl history with a 37 yard pass from Starr.

In 1967, The Rolling Stones appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show”, but were forced to change their hit single “Letʹs Spend The Night Together” to “Letʹs Spend Some Time Together” during the performance to please the CBS censors. Jagger just mumbled the real lyrics instead. Ed was not pleased. The Stones also sang the A side of the record with lyrics intact, “Ruby Tuesday”.

In 1967, Green Bay defensive back Tom Brown becomes the first major league baseball player to play in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, known retroactively as Super Bowl I. The outfielder and first baseman for the Senators in 1963 is best remembered for his last-minute interception of Cowboy quarterback Don Meredithʹs Hail Mary pass in the NFL Championship game, making Green Bay a participant in the first-ever Super Bowl.

In 1968, “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”, TV Scifi Adventure, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1969, “Proud Mary” single by Creedence Clearwater Revival was released

In 1965, "Baby the Rain Must Fall" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1969, "More Dead Than Alive" was released by Aubrey Schenck Productions; Robert Sparr (director); Clint Walker, Vincent Price, Anne Francis; Western

In 1969, "Riot" was released by Paramount Pictures; Buzz Kulik (director); Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin; Drama

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

In 1966, 😉 “Five O'Clock World” by The Vogues peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Baby Come On Home” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Don't Look Back” by The Temptations peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Giddyup Go” by Red Sovine peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I've Got To Be Somebody” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Little Boy (In Grown Up Clothes)” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Satin Pillows” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Think Twice” by LaVern Baker and Jackie Wilson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Under Your Spell Again” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, 😉 “Five O'Clock World” by The Vogues peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Crystal Chandelier” by Vic Dana peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I've Got To Be Somebody” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “It Was A Very Good Year” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Just Like Me” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Please Don't Fight It” by Dino, Desi and Billy peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Princess In Rags” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Men In My Little Girl's Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1966, “Girls, Girls, Girls” by The Fourmost peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Hello, Dolly!” by The Bachelors peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “If I Needed Someone” by The Hollies peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Till The End Of The Day” by The Kinks peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “1-2-3” by Len Barry peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Hi Lo Hi Lo” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Abschied vom Meer” by Freddy peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Balla Balla” by The Rainbows peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Get Off Of My Cloud” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Heidschi-Bumbeidschi” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht” by Drafi Deutscher and His Magics peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Noch einen Tanz” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Nur ein Bild von dir” by Die Bambis peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Å-å-å sheriff” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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