In 1962, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scores 67 points, but New Yorkʹs Richie Guerin scores 50 to lead the Knicks to a 149-135 victory.
In 1963, The Beatles released their first single in the U.S.: “Please Please Me/Ask Me Why” on Vee-Jay Records. Some labels carried a famous misprint, making it an instant, and valuable, collectorʹs item. The label listed the group as “The Beattles”.
In 1964, Cassius Clay (later Muhammed Ali the next day), a 7-1 underdog, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in the seventh round to win the world heavyweight title in Miami Beach, Florida. Only 8,297 fans showed up for the bout. He roared at the crowd, “I am the Greatest!” The next day, he proclaimed his Muslim faith and changed his name to Muhammad Ali.
In 1966, Nancy Sinatra received her first Gold record certified by the RIAA for “These Boots Are made for Walkin'.” She will share a gold record with her father Frank next year for “Something Stupid.”
In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “Phyllis Diller”. Other Articles: Alan King, Laredo
In 1967, R.C., “Gimme Some Lovin'” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “Pushin' Too Hard” by The Seeds peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “The Beat Goes On” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, The Beatles bumped actor Theodore Bikel and the Hardley Worthit Singers from ABCʹs “Hollywood Palace” in clips of “Penny Lane” and “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
In 1968, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW PETE SEEGERʹs Controversial appearance, where he sang the strongly anti-war “WAIST DEEP IN BIG MUDDY” (one of the straws that eventually broke this show with CBS execʹs)
In 1969, Beatles begin recording for the Abbey Road album.
In 1967, “All” by James Darren peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Are You Lonely For Me” by Freddie Scott peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Every Day I Have The Blues” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gimme Some Lovin'” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Girls Are Out To Get You” by The Fascinations peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Go Where You Wanna Go” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Wish You Could Be Here” by Cyrkle peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Indescribably Blue” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Just Be Sincere” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Keep A Light In The Window Till I Come Home” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Leave My Kitten Alone” by Johnny Preston peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by Cannonball Adderley peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “No Fair At All” by The Association peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pretty Ballerina” by Left Banke peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pushin' Too Hard” by Seeds peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Shop Around” by The Miracles peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Skate Now” by Lou Courtney peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sunrise, Sunset” by Roger Williams peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ten Commandments” by Prince Buster peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “The Age For Love” by Jimmy Charles peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Beat Goes On” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “The Story Of My Life” by Paul Anka peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There Goes My Everything” by Jack Greene peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “What A Price” by Fats Domino peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “What Would I Do” by Mickey and Sylvia peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wish You Didn't Have To Go” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “A Scottish Soldier (Green Hills Of Tyrol)” by Andy Stewart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Are You Lonely For Me” by Freddie Scott peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Danger! She's A Stranger” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Give Me Time” by The Last Words peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Go Go Round” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Got To Go Back (and Watch The Little Girl Dance)” by The McCoys peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It May Be Winter Outside” by Felice Taylor peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Look At Granny Run Run” by Howard Tate peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Look What You've Done” by The Pozo-Seco Singers peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Spooky” by Mike Sharpe peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ten Commandments” by Prince Buster peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Wheels” by The String-A-Longs peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ginchy” by Bert Weedon peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Gypsy Beat” by Packabeats peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Here Comes My Baby” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Won't Come In While He's There” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It Takes Two” by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Man From Madrid” by Tony Osborne Sound peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Michael” by Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “New Orleans” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Peek-A-Boo” by The New Vaudeville Band peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Sailor” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “This Is It / Who Am I” by Adam Faith peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Words Of Love” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, 😉 “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Doll House / Round Robin” by Donnie Brooks peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Emotions / I'm Learning About Love” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “You Don't Want My Love” by Roger Miller peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Don't You Leave” by Tee Set peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Hou je echt nog van mij Rocking Billy” by Ria Valk peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm A Man” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Kangoeroe” by Het Cocktail Trio peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Kili-Watch” by The Cousins peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Night Of Fear” by The Move peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Seemann, deine Heimat ist das Meer” by Lolita peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “In The Country” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Let's Spend The Night Together” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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