In 1961, “Today On The Farm”, TV News, last aired on NBC.
In 1961, At Palm Springs, former president Dwight Eisenhower is a no-show at the Angelsʹ first-ever exhibition game, an 8-3 victory over the Cubs. Ike had been scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch but decided to go fishing instead.
In 1963, In London, England, the Rolling Stones entered the IBC Studios for their first recording session, doing cover versions of songs by their R&B heroes Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon, and Jimmy Reed; the recordings were never released.
In 1964, Gene Roddenberry first proposes a series to MGM Studios with intergalactic aspects (“Star Trek”) as “Wagon Train” to the stars.
In 1965, R.C., “Itʹs Not Unusual” by Tom Jones peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1966, COVER OF LIFE Adam West, TVʹs “BATMAN” the hottest show in prime time
In 1967, R.C., “Mellow Yellow” by Senator Bobby and Senator McKinley peaked at #99 on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, The Beatles won three Grammy awards for “Michelle”, “Eleanor Rigby”, and “Revolver” LP.
In 1967, AMERICAN BANDSTAND BEATLES videos of “PENNY LANE” and “STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER” (that had been shown two weeks earlier on “HOLLYWOOD PALACE”)
In 1969, After 25 years as a bluegrass duo, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs split up
In 1969, Levi starts to sell bell-bottomed jeans
In 1964, "Becket" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1964, "Mail Order Bride" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "2000 Years Later" was released by Sing Productions; Bert Tenzer (director); Terry-Thomas, Edward Everett Horton, Pat Harrington Jr.; Comedy
In 1967, “Baby, Help Me” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Baby, I Need Your Lovin'” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Cerveza” by Bert Kaempfert peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Epistle To Dippy” by Donovan peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Good Time Baby” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Havin' Fun” by Dion peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Dig You Baby” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Is Here and Now You're Gone” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ram-Bunk-Shush” by The Ventures peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Dis-Advantages Of You” by Brass Ring peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The People In Me” by Music Machine peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Theme From 'Tunes Of Glory'” by Mitch Miller and His Orchestra and Chorus peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Theme From 'Tunes Of Glory'” by The Cambridge Strings and Singers peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” by Casinos peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Wheels” by The String-A-Longs peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Always Hurt Me” by The Impressions peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “You Can Have Her” by Roy Hamilton peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Excuse Me Dear Martha” by The Pozo-Seco Singers peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Go Where You Wanna Go” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gotta Try” by Three Deuces peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Indescribably Blue” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Keep A Light In The Window Till I Come Home” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Is Here and Now You're Gone” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Low Man” by Don Norman peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Model Girl” by Johnny Maestro peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Pony Time” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pretty Ballerina” by Left Banke peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Raise Your Hand” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Richard Corey” by Chicago Loop peaked at number 98 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “So You Want To Be A Rock and Roll Star” by The Byrds peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Surrender” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Beat Goes On” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wish You Didn't Have To Go” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ja-Da” by Johnny and The Hurricanes peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Let's Jump The Broomstick” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ram-Bunk-Shush” by The Ventures peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “What Am I Gonna Do” by Emile Ford and The Checkmates peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by The Shirelles peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “In The Country / Finders Keepers” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Last Date” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Out Of Gas” by Floyd Robinson peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Oh Marie, jeg vil hjem til dig” by The Four Jacks peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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