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In 1962, R.C., “Hey, Letʹs Twist” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Mashed Potatoes (part 1)” by Steve Alaimo peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “My Boomerang Wonʹt Come Back” by Charlie Drake peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Percolator (Twist)” by Billy Joe and The Checkmates peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, Ray Charles has started his own record label, Tangerine records.
In 1965, The Beatles announced that their film is named “8 Arms to Hold on to You” (Help).
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #62. “Will the Real Mr. Howell Please Stand Up?” The radio reports that Mr. Howell has been rescued and is spending all of his money. Obviously, there is an imposter! The real Mr. Howell is frantic, and offers a reward to the person who can come up with a plan to get him back to civilization. Meanwhile, the imposter falls off a luxury liner and ends up stranded on (you guessed it!) Gilliganʹs Island. There the imposter conks Mr. Howell on the head with a coconut, changes clothes with him, and attempts to continue his masquerade as the millionaire.
In 1967, In Grateful Dead History: The bandʹs debut album, Grateful Dead,is released
In 1967, Snoopy and Charlie Brown of the comic strip “Peanuts” made the cover of “LIFE” magazine.
In 1968, The Bee Gees made their U.S. television debut on Ed Sullivanʹs TV variety show on CBS. They perform “To Love Somebody” and “Words.” No, they didnʹt have John Travolta in a white polyester suit discoing back then!
In 1960, "Breathless" was released in movie theaters in France
In 1962, “Cry To Me” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Drums Are My Beat” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Duchess Of Earl” by Pearlettes peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Her Royal Majesty” by James Darren peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Hey, Let's Twist” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let Me In” by The Sensations peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Mashed Potatoes” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Midnight In Moscow” by Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Percolator (Twist)” by Billy Joe and The Checkmates peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Roly Poly” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Smoky Places” by The Corsairs Featuring Jay 'Bird' Uzzell peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Summertime” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Moon Was Yellow” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “What's Your Name?” by Don and Juan peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Yes Indeed” by Pete Fountain peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Yessiree” by Linda Scott peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Lessons Of Love” by The Allisons peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Letter Full Of Tears” by Billy Fury peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Please Don't Ask About Barbara” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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