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The 60's Datebook for February 10

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In 1960, “Tonight Show” host Jack Paar tells what he later called “a harmless joke” involving a water closet. NBC censors deemed it unacceptable and substituted three minutes of news updates. Paar was unaware of the substitution until he watched it later that night along with the rest of America.

In 1961, The Disney film, “One Hundred and One Dalmations” is generally released.

In 1961, The Los Angeles franchise in the American Football League was transferred to San Diego. The team was known as the Los Angeles “Chargers.”

In 1962, R.C., “Happy Jose (Ching-Ching)” by Jack Ross peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #57. “Gilliganʹs Living Doll”. An experimental robot launched by the Air Force parachutes onto the island. The professor reprograms the robot to walk to Hawaii (“one hundred eleven hours”), but the “lucky” rabbitʹs foot that Gilligan secretly stuffed into the robot causes it to malfunction upon arrival in Hawaii.

In 1967, The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, dealing with presidential disability and succession, was adopted as Minnesota and Nevada ratified it.

In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Smothers Brothers”. Other Articles: Robert Hooks

In 1968, R.C., “Spooky” by Classics VI peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, The Beatles announced the formation of Apple Corps company that would incorporate a record label, management, and young artist investment while also looking after The Beatles themselves. They declared independence by closing their fan club, fired their press agents in U.S., and severed all ties with NEMS management company.

In 1968, “Simon Says” by Nineteen-Ten Fruitgum Company entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1965, "Strange Bedfellows" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

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

In 1968, 🎃 “Spooky” by Classics IV peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, 😉 “Happy José (Ching-Ching)” by Jack Ross and His Orchestra or Willy Schobben and His Orchestra peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “(You've Got) Personality and Chantilly Lace” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels (Mitch Ryder) peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “A Little Bitty Tear” by Burl Ives peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Aw, Shucks, Hush Your Mouth” by Jimmy Reed peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Carmen” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Cotton Fields” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Goin' Out Of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by The Lettermen peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Can Take Or Leave Your Loving” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Irresistible You” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Just As Much As Ever” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Let's Go” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Letter Full Of Tears” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)” by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Baby Must Be A Magician” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Night Owl” by The Dukays With Gene Chandler peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “No One Knows” by Every Mother's Son peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Rough Lover” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Skip A Rope” by Henson Cargill peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Some Velvet Morning” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Sugar Babe” by Buster Brown peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sunday Mornin'” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “To Give (The Reason I Live)” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tomorrow” by Strawberry Alarm Clock peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Try It” by Ohio Express peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “We Can Fly” by Cowsills peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, 😉🤣 “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “A Working Man's Prayer” by Arthur Prysock peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Am I That Easy To Forget” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baby, Now That I've Found You” by The Foundations peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Bend Me, Shape Me” by The American Breed peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Deep In The Night” by Candymen peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Flower Generation” by The Fringe peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Goin' Out Of My Head/Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by The Lettermen peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “If The Whole World Stopped Lovin'” by Van Doonican peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Multiplication” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Nobody But Me” by Human Beinz peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Quicksand” by The Youngbloods peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Shadrack / Lost Penny” by Brook Benton peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, “She Can't Find Her Keys” by Paul Petersen peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “She's A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tell Mama” by Etta James peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Lesson” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “To Each His Own” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “To Give (The Reason I Live)” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “We Can Make It” by The Collectors peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Oscar Toney, Jr. peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1968, 😉 “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Break It To Me Gently” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “D Darling” by Anthony Newley peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Don't Stop The Carnival” by Alan Price Set peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Forget Me Not” by Eden Kane peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Gimmie Little Sign” by Brenton Wood peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Can Take Or Leave Your Loving” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Second That Emotion” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “I'm Counting On You” by Petula Clark peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “It's A Raggy Waltz” by Dave Brubeck peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Lonesome Number One” by Don Gibson peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Lonesome” by Adam Faith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Revival” by Chris Barber's Jazz Band peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Suddenly You Love Me / As You Are” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Comancheros” by Lonnie Donegan peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Night Is Young / There Goes That Song Again” by Gary Miller peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Walk On By” by Leroy Van Dyke peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, 😉 “The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Daydream Believer / Goin' Down” by The Monkees peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I'm Coming Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “She's A Rainbow” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “She” by The Monkees peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Peppermint Twist” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Ave Maria” by Robertino peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Little Ship” by The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Little Sister” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Nights In White Satin” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Under ditt parasoll” by Sven-Ingvars peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Walk On By” by Leroy Van Dyke peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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