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The 60's Datebook for February 18

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In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “Nanette Fabray”. Other Articles: Route 66, Jackie Gleason

In 1961, Bob Pettit of Saint Louis scored 57 points, the highest scoring game of his great career, in a 141-138 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

In 1962, TVʹS “MR. ED” Guest star is GEORGE BURNS (the series was co-produced by BURNS' production company). FYI: “MR. ED” wasnʹt the first series about a talking animal to spawn from BURNS' McCADDEN Productions. During the mid 50s, his firm produced “PEOPLEʹS CHOICE” which featured MARY JANE CROFT as the saracastic voice of a Basset Hound named CLEO who verbalized her thoughts to the audience directly, a similar trick to what BURNS often did in his fabled show with GRACIE ALLEN)

In 1963, Part “Candid Camera” and part game show, NBCʹs “The Art Linkletter Show” features Carl Reiner and Jayne Meadows as celebrity panelists.

In 1964, The play “Any Wednesday” opened at the Music Box Theatre in New York City; the production starred Don Porter and Sandy Dennis and established Gene Hackman as an actor.

In 1964, Wilt Chamberlain scored 52 points against Detroit, his second consecutive 50-point game.

In 1965, R.C., “Tired Of Waiting For You” by The Kinks peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dean Martin and Friends”. Other Articles: Eva Gabor, Lana Wood, Invaders

In 1969, “Boots With Strings” album by Boots Randolph was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1966, "The Silencers" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "The Money Jungle" was released by Universal Pictures; Francis D. Lyon (director); John Ericson, Lola Albright, Leslie Parrish; Drama

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

In 1961, “All In My Mind” by Maxine Brown peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bring It Up” by James Brown peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Calcutta” by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Calendar Girl” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Charlena” by Sevilles peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Close Together” by Jimmy Reed peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Cowboy Jimmy Joe (Die Sterne der Prairie)” by Lolita peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dedicated To The One I Love” by The '5' Royales peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Don't Let Him Shop Around” by Debbie Dean peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Emotions” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Green, Green Grass Of Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hey, Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's Now Winter's Day” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Kind Of A Drag” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lovin' You” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Once In A While” by The Chimes peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Our Winter Love” by The Lettermen peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “People Like You” by Eddie Fisher peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Something Good (Is Gonna Happen To You)” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Exodus Song” by Pat Boone peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Tramp” by Lowell Fulson peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What About Me” by Don Gibson peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wings Of A Dove” by Ferlin Husky peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)” by Electric Prunes peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉🤣 “Wild Thing” by Senator Bobby peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Armful Of Teddy Bears” by Barry Allen peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bring It Up” by James Brown peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Cry Baby” by Lennie Richards and The Nomads peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Girl In The Window” by The Eternals peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Grizzly Bear” by The Youngbloods peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hang On To Me Now Baby” by Lynda Layne peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hello Hello” by Sopwith Camel peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Got To Have A Reason” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's Now Winter's Day” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Karate” by Emperors peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Kind Of A Drag” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Oh Yeah!” by Joe Cuba Sextet peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Our Winter Love” by The Lettermen peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ride, Ride, Ride” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Stand By Me” by Spyder Turner peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tell It Like It Is” by Aaron Neville peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wack Wack” by Young Holt Unlimited (Young-Holt Trio) peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by The Shirelles peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1967, “98.6” by Keith peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Buona Sera (Don't Be Angry)” by Acker Bilk peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Corinna Corinna” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “F.B.I.” by The Shadows peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Fools Rush In” by Brook Benton peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hey Good Looking” by Tommy Zang peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Passed This Way Before” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Indescribably Blue” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Jimmy's Girl” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Last Train To Clarksville” by The Monkees peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Way Of Giving In” by Chris Farlowe peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Piltdown Rides Again” by The Piltdown Men peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Rubber Ball” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Rubber Ball” by Marty Wilde peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Run To The Door” by Clinton Ford peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Stay With Me Baby” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sugar Town” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Black Bear” by Frank Cordell peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “This Girl” by The Guess Who peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “You're Sixteen” by Johnny Burnette peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Coalman / All The King's Horses” by Ronnie Burns peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Communication Breakdown / Going Back To Gloria” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Fools Rush In” by Brook Benton peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm A Believer / (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Kiss Me Now / When Will I Be Loved” by Johnny Young and Kompany peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Milord” by Edith Piaf peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “From Above” by Q65 peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Spend The Night Together / Ruby Tuesday” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “True Story” by Twice As Much peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Waar we heengaan... Jelle zal wel zien” by Johnny Hoes or Karin Kent peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉 “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Dandy” by The Kinks peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Gimme Some Lovin'” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Moderne Romanzen” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “No Milk Today” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sommertraum” by Die Bambis peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Milord” by Edith Piaf peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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