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In 1960, R.C., “Delaware” by Perry Como peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Heʹll Have To Go” by Jim Reeves peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, SAG struck the major studios over the issue of residual payments for films sold to TV. Layoffs began in Hollywood.
In 1960, “Ted Mackʹs Original Amateur Hour”, TV Variety; moved to ABC.
In 1960, Jack Paar returned as host of NBCʹs “Tonight Show,” nearly a month after walking off in a censorship dispute with the network.
In 1962, Lauraʹs ready to lay down the law on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” when she thinks Rob, on jury duty, is being swayed more by the defendantʹs face than the merits of the womanʹs case.
In 1962, The Beatles made the bandʹs broadcast debut on BBC Radioʹs “Light Programme.”
In 1963, Dwayne Hickman wed Carol Christensen
In 1963, Peter Sellers divorced Anne Hayes
In 1964, R.C., “Bird Dance Beat” by The Trashmen peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Can Your Monkey Do The Dog” by Rufus Thomas peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Capitol Records is besieged with requests for heavyweight boxing champ Cassius Clayʹs album, “I Am the Greatest.” Itʹs in big demand because of Clayʹs defeat of Sonny Liston last month. Columbia expects to sell 500,000 copies and Clays says, “Iʹm better and prettier than Chubby Checker.”
In 1964, The Beatles “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “She Loves You” are, according to Billboard, “neck and neck” for the top spot on the singles chart.
In 1967, The Beatles finish recording “Lovely Rita.”
In 1967, Clark Gesnerʹs musical “Youʹre a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the “Peanuts” comic strips by Charles M. Schulz with Gary Burghoff in the title role, opened in New Yorkʹs Greenwich Village, beginning an off-Broadway run of 1,597 performances.
In 1968, AT THE MOVIES “THE SECRET WAR OF HARRY FRIGG” (Paul Newman); “Doctor Dolittle” (Rex Harrison); “BONNIE AND CLYDE” (Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty); “PLANET OF THE APES” (Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall); “THE PRESIDENTʹS ANALYST” (James Coburn); “GUESS WHOʹS COMING TO DINNER” (Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn)
In 1969, The Who release “Pinball Wizard” in the United Kingdom. Itʹs the first selection the public hears from the rock opera “Tommy.”
In 1969, Two of the three Apollo-9 astronauts test flew their lunar module around the main spacecraft while in Earth orbit, then linked the two together again.
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Can Your Monkey Do The Dog” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Abigail Beecher” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bye Bye Barbara” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “He Walks Like A Man” by Jody Miller peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “High On A Hill” by Scott English peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mo' Onions” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stop and Think It Over” by Dale and Grace peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me Baby” by Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Shelter Of Your Arms” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Were Wrong” by Z.Z. Hill peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bits and Pieces” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Candy Man” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's An Open Secret” by Joy Strings peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Over You” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “A Fool Never Learns” by Andy Williams peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “For You” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Needles and Pins” by The Searchers peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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