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In 1960, Pete Rozelle was elected the sixth NFL Commissioner as a compromise choice on the twenty-third ballot. Rozelle moved the league offices to New York City. Hunt was elected AFL president for 1960. Rozelle stayed there for more than 25 years until stepping down for current commissioner, Paul Tagliabue.
In 1961, R.C., “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis Presley peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1962, Bishop Burke of the Buffalo Catholic dioceses declares Chubby Checkerʹs “The Twist” is impure and bans it from all Catholic schools, parishes and youth events. It canʹt be danced, sung about or listened to in any Catholic school, parish or youth event. Later in the year, the Twist will be banned from community center dances in Tampa, Florida as well. Editorʹs Note: we fellow Catholics must lighten up and enjoy life for a change.
In 1962, The United States launched the “Ranger III” spacecraft to land scientific instruments on the moon — but the probe missed its target by some 22,000 miles. It was supposed to test structure and composition of the moon. Back to the drawing board.
In 1963, R.C., “Walk Right In” by The Rooftop Singers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, AT THE MOVIES A pair of new releases with Sports Themes: Formula One auto racing provides the setting for “GRAND PRIX” starring JAMES GARNER and YVES MONTAND…And a documentary called “GOAL” looks at the massive worldwide popularity of soccer
In 1967, TVʹS BATMAN The Penguin and Marsha Queen of Diamonds are the villains in a three-part episode that begins on this night.
In 1968, On The Doctors, Nurse Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell) and newly arrived Dr. Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) bantered about Steve's evening plans with his fellow interns. The byplay between the two characters was the beginning of a soap superstar couple whose storyline would include marriage, children (his, hers & theirs), and every possible configuration of domestic drama. The couple was still together at the show's cancellation in 1982.
In 1968, AT THE MOVIES Opening this week: “HOW TO SAVE A MARRIAGE AND RUIN YOUR LIFE” (Dean Martin, Stella Stevens)
In 1969, President Richard M. Nixon declared a federal disaster in California in the wake of major flooding.
In 1969, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: TOMMY JAMES and THE SHONDELLS (“CRIMSON AND CLOVER”)
In 1960, "Two Way Stretch" was released in movie theaters in the U.K.
In 1963, 🤔 “Cool Water” by The Blue-Belles peaked at number 127 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Darkest Street In Town” by Jimmy Clanton peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Don't Make Me Over” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Everybody Loves A Lover” by The Shirelles peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Lovesick Blues” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Molly” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “My Dad” by Paul Petersen peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Remember Then” by The Earls peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Strange I Know” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Lone Teen Ranger” by Paul Simon (as Jerry Landis) peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Same Old Hurt” by Burl Ives peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Walk Right In” by The Rooftop Singers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “What To Do With Laurie” by Mike Clifford peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Dance On!” by The Shadows peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Globetrotter” by The Tornados peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Like I Do” by Maureen Evans peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Ruby Ann” by Marty Robbins peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Up On The Roof” by Kenny Lynch peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Eso Beso (That Kiss!)” by Paul Anka peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Mary Ann Regrets” by Burl Ives peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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