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In 1961, R.C., “Walk Right Back” by the Everly Brothers peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1962, Wilt “The Stilt” Chamberlain scored 100 points and broke an NBA record as the Philadelphia Warriors beat the New York Knicks 169-147. Chamberlain broke NBA marks for the most field goal attempts (63), most field goals made (36), most free throws made (28), most points in a half (59), most field goal attempts in a half (37), most field goals made in a half (22), and most field goal attempts in one quarter (21). Both teams combine for 316 points to surpass the record of 312 set by Boston-Minneapolis on February 27, 1959. Whatʹs not known is if Chamberlain set the record for most gallons of sweat pouring off a manʹs body during a game.
In 1962, “Respectfully submitted for your perusal: a Kanamit,” intones Rod Serling in his distinctive voice. “Height: a little over 9'. Weight: in the neighborhood of 350 pounds. Origin: unknown. Motives? Therein hangs a tale.” Serlingʹs teasing introduction notwithstanding, the Kanamitsʹ origin is obvious enough: Theyʹre from outer space. As for their motives — well, theyʹre here to help. At least thatʹs what their “spokesman” — a big, bald fellow with hugely protruding brain lobes — tells the United Nations. A day after arriving, these well-meaning aliens are demonstrating new fertilizers that will eradicate famine. Thanks to Kanamit force-field technology, the nations of Earth no longer need armies, and in the spirit of transgalactic understanding, earthlings by the thousand soon rocket off on all-expenses-paid vacations to Kanamit. Too good to be true? You bet. The one real clue we have to Kanamit motives is a book of theirs. A government cryptographer, played by Lloyd Bochner, and his crew have translated the title as “To Serve Man” (also the name of the episode). Itʹs only as Bochner himself is about to board the ship for Kanamit that his assistant (Susan Cummings) comes up with the episodeʹs punch line — and with it, the essence of edginess and bitter irony that made “The Twilight Zone” such a memorable place to visit: “To Serve Man” is a cookbook!
In 1963, COVER OF SATURDAY EVENING POST JACK BENNY (drawn by NORMAN ROCKWELL)
In 1964, Filming commenced on the Beatlesʹ first film, “A Hard Dayʹs Night” with director Richard Lester, and is completed in eight weeks with director Richard Lester. George Harrison met Patti Boyd while working on the project.
In 1964, The Beatles released the single “Twist And Shout/Thereʹs A Place” on Tollie Records in the U.S., the fourth label to release Beatle record in America.
In 1966, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain CESAR ROMERO as The JOKER
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Joe (Joel Crothers) and Guthrie (John Lasell) use all their might to open Laura Murdoch Stockbridge's tomb, but are interrupted opening the coffin by the Caretaker (Daniel Keyes), who yelled, "No! In the name of the dead--no, no, no!"
In 1968, R.C., “Funky North Philly” by Bill Cosby peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Where Is My Mind?” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW Guest: JUDY COLLINS, JOEY BISHOP, BOB EINSTEIN (as 'Officer Judy')
In 1960, "Eyes Without a Face" was released in movie theaters in France
In 1965, "The Sound of Music" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, 😉 “Theme From 'Mission: Impossible'” by Lalo Schifrin peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “All About My Girl” by Jimmy McGriff peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “As Long As She Needs Me” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Blame It On The Bossa Nova” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bottle Of Wine” by The Fireballs peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dear Delilah” by Grapefruit peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Every Day I Have To Cry” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Everything That Touches You” by The Association peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Faded Love” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Here Comes The Rain, Baby” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Really Don't Want To Know” by Esther Phillips peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Say Love” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jealous Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Explosions” by Troy Keyes peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Is Blue” by Manny Kellem peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sally Was A Good Old Girl” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Soulville” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Thank You Very Much” by The Scaffold peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Walk Like A Man” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Where Is My Mind” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Words” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Born Free” by Hesitations peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Circus” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Click Song Number One” by Cher peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cold Feet” by Albert King peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Get Out Now” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can Take Or Leave Your Loving” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's Not Easy” by Will-O-Bees peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Looking For A Fox” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)” by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Never Changes” by Brian Foley peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lovey Dovey” by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Night Fo' Last” by Shorty Long peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “No One Knows” by Every Mother's Son peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Rhythm Of The Rain” by The Cascades peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “There Was A Time” by James Brown peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Try It” by Ohio Express peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Unchain My Heart” by Herbie Mann peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “We Can Fly” by Cowsills peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Where Is My Mind” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, 😉 “Cinderella Rockefella” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hava Nagila” by The Spotnicks peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Johnny Day” by Rolf Harris peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Loop De Loop” by Frankie Vaughan peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sky Pilot” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Trouble Is My Middle Name” by Brook Brothers peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “What Kind Of Fool Am I” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Words” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bottle Of Wine” by The Fireballs peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Different Drum” by The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Saw Linda Yesterday” by Dickey Lee peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Ballad Of Lover's Hill” by Teresa Brewer peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Walk Right In” by The Rooftop Singers peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Chain Of Fools” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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