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In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors becomes the first NBA player to score 3,000 points in a season. Chamberlain scores 32 points in a 120-103 loss to Detroit to bring his season total to 3,016.
In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jack Parr”. Other Articles: Clint Eastwood, Guy Williams
In 1962, R.C., “Baby Itʹs Cold Outside” by Ray Charles and Betty Carter peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Do You Know How To Twist” by Hank Ballard peaked at #87 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, NEW YORK ENTERTAINMENT Controversial comic LENNY BRUCE, gives a Midnight Show at CARNEGIE HALL
In 1963, Wilt Chamberlain of the San Francisco Warriors scores 70 points in a 163-148 loss to Syracuse.
In 1965, Neil Simonʹs play “The Odd Couple,” starring Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison and Art Carney as Felix Unger, opened on Broadway. It would also become a hit on television, with Tony Randall playing the tidy Felix Ungar and Jack Klugman as slovenly sportswriter, Oscar Madison. The play opened at the Plymouth Theatre in New York City.
In 1965, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Eight Days a Week,” The Beatles. The song is the first British single to go to number one in the United States but not make the chart in its own country. (The single is not released in Great Britain.)
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #61. “Operation: Steam Heat”. Hot water spurting from beneath the island pleases the castaways as they can now have hot water piped to their huts. However, the hot water also concerns the professor since it means that increased volcanic activity may be imminent. The Professor saves the day by making a bomb from ingredients found on the island (of course!) to spike the volcano.
In 1967, The Beatles (minus Lennon) finish off “Getting Better” for their Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, due June 1.
In 1960, "Purple Noon" was released in movie theaters in France
In 1969, "The Assassination Bureau" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1962, “Afrikaan Beat” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Do The New Continental” by The Dovells peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Do You Know How To Twist” by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters (as Hank Ballard) peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “He Knows I Love Him Too Much” by The Paris Sisters peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Ida Jane” by Fats Domino peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Pictures In The Fire” by Pat Boone peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Tuff” by Ace Cannon peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now” by Emile Ford and The Checkmates peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I'll See You In My Dreams” by Pat Boone peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Little Bitty Tear” by Miki and Griff peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Tonight” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Walk With Me My Angel” by Don Charles peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Wanna Thank You / The Door To Paradise” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Multiplication / Irresistible You” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Mari og Ola” by Bjørg og Per Gunnar peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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