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The 60's Datebook for January 28

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In 1960, Goon Showʹs final episode on BBC.

In 1960, The AFL adopted the two-point option on points after touchdown.

In 1960, The first photograph bounced off the Moon from Washington, D.C.

In 1960, The National Football League awarded franchises to Dallas and Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ronnie Howard and Andy Griffith”. Other Articles: Marlo Thomas, Adventures in Paradise

In 1962, “TVʹs Mr. Ed” Zsa Zsa Gabor is the guest star, playing the new next door neighbor of the Posts (and Ed the talking Horse).

In 1963, The Rolling Stones cut five songs in their first recording session at the IBC Studios in London, but still lack a contract with a record company to release them.

In 1965, The Who make their first appearance on the British TV rock show “Ready Steady Go!” With the studio audience packed with mods by Who managers Kit Lambert and Pete Stamp. The Who are a smash. The bandʹs performance helped put the single “I Canʹt Explain” into the British top-ten.

In 1965, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THOSE CALLOWAYS” (Brian Keith, Vera Miles, Brandon deWilde, Walter Brennan, Ed Wynn, Linda Evans) is released on this date.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Monkees”. Other Articles: Home Video Recorders, Gleason

In 1967, R.C., “How Do You Catch a Girl”, by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, The Rolling Stones released “Letʹs Spend The Night Together”/“Ruby Tuesday.”

In 1967, MONKEES ARE A HIT OVERSEAS “IʹM A BELIEVER” becomes the number one hit in both England and Holland this week, matching its American success. It will do the same in subsequent weeks in Ireland, Denmark, South Africa, New Zealand, Germany and the Phillipines.

In 1967, READING ABOUT THE MONKEES In a “SATURDAY EVENING POST” feature story “Four Young Guys Go Ape”

In 1968, Goldie Hawn joined the cast of the TV comedy-variety show “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In,” and managed to giggle through the funny skits for the next few years.

In 1960, "The Lady with the Dog" was released in movie theaters in U.S.S.R.

In 1965, "36 Hours" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1967, 😉 “Knight In Rusty Armour” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “How Do You Catch A Girl” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “96 Tears” by Big Maybelle peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Angel Baby” by Rosie and The Originals peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Blue Autumn” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Chills and Fever” by Ronnie Love and His Orchestra peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Constant Rain” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Deadend Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Flamingo Express” by The Royaltones peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Gift Of Love” by The Van Dykes peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hard Lovin' Loser” by Judy Collins peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Remember” by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Passed This Way Before” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just One Smile” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Karate” by Emperors peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Lovey Dovey” by Buddy Knox peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Main Theme From 'Exodus'” by Mantovani peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Last Date (With You)” by Joni James peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Last Date” by Skeeter Davis peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Oh Yeah!” by Joe Cuba Sextet peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Papa Was Too” by Joe Tex peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sound Off” by Titus Turner peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sugar Bee” by Cleveland Crochet and Band peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tell It Like It Is” by Aaron Neville peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Magnificent Seven” by Al Caiola and His Orchestra peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Theme From 'Exodus'” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Trouble In Mind” by Nina Simone peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Where Will The Words Come From?” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Angel Baby” by Rosie and The Originals peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bend It!” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Calendar Girl” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Communication Breakdown” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Good Thing” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Goodnight My Love” by The Happenings peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Help Me, Girl” by Eric Burdon and The Animals or The Outsiders peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Terry Knight and The Pack peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Passed This Way Before” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just A Little Bit of 'Oh Yeah'” by Martin Martin peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Multitude of Sins” by The Esquires peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There's A Pain In My Heart” by The Poppies peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “What Would I Be” by Val Doonican peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1961, “A Scottish Soldier (Green Hills Of Tyrol)” by Andy Stewart peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Counting Teardrops” by Emile Ford and The Checkmates peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Doll House” by King Brothers peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Heart” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Feel Free” by Cream peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Night Of Fear” by The Move peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Stay” by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sway” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Oh, Monah” by The Cherokees peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Perfidia” by The Ventures peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Single Girl” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Happy Jack” by The Who peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Any Way That You Want Me” by The Troggs peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'll Save The Last Dance For You” by Damita Jo peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Man Of Mystery” by The Shadows peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Only The Lonely (Know How I Feel)” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Save Me” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I natt jag drömde” by The Hep Stars peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Seemann, deine Heimat ist das Meer” by Lolita peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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