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In 1964, “Funny Girl” with Barbra Striesand opened on Broadway.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #25. “The Matchmaker”. Mrs. Howell decides to engineer a romance between Gilligan and Mary Ann.
In 1965, R.C., “Ferry Cross The Mersey” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “I Donʹt Want To Spoil The Party” by The Beatles peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “The Birds And The Bees” by Jewel Akens peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, UCLA won the NCAA championship with a 91-80 victory over Michigan. Gail Goodrich had 42 points for the Bruins.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #94. “Slave Girl”. After Gilligan saves a beautiful native girl from drowning, she vows to be his slave forever. Later, her ex-boyfriend comes to the island and challenges Gilligan to a duel to the death. The Professor concocts a drug to cause Gilligan to fall into a catatonic state, so that the natives will think he is dead, but they then insist on a native funeral…by burning the body!
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, as Laura Collins (Diana Millay) burned in the flames and disappeared she cried, "From these ashes, the Phoenix is reborn!"
In 1967, The Beatles received U.S. gold certification for “Penny Lane” / “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
In 1968, Eric Clapton, Richie Furay, Neil Young, and Jim Messina were arrested at a private residence in Los Angeles and charged with “being in a place where it is suspected marijuana is being used”. Itʹs a misdemeanor for which Clapton will later be found innocent, the others paying small fines.
In 1968, President Johnson signed a bill removing gold backing from U.S. paper money.
In 1968, Dave Bing of the Detroit Pistons finishes the season with a league-leading 27.1 ppg. average, becoming the first guard in 20 years to lead the NBA in scoring.
In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain of Philadelphia became the first center in NBA history to lead the league in assists with a total of 702 for an average of 8.6.
In 1969, Beatle John Lennon married Yoko Ono Cox at the Rock of Gibraltar. Beatles assistant Peter Brown gave the bride away. Lennon called the location, “quiet, friendly and British”. He was the second Beatle to marry in eight days. Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman were wed a week earlier. They departed for Amsterdam and their so-called “bed-in” for peace.
In 1969, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE LOVE BUG” (Dean Jones, Michele Lee)
In 1968, "No Way to Treat a Lady" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jack Smight (director); Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, George Segal; Thriller
In 1965, “Angel” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Apache ' 65” by Davie Allan and The Arrows peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Be My Baby” by Dick and Deedee peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come Home” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come Tomorrow” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Find My Way Back Home” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodnight” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Don't Want To Spoil The Party” by The Beatles peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Gonna Be Alright” by Maxine Brown peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Mean Old World” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Red Roses For A Blue Lady” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stranger In Town” by Del Shannon peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Birds and The Bees” by Jewel Akens peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “This Is My Prayer” by Ray Charles Singers peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come Home” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ferry 'Cross The Mersey” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Put You Down” by Big Town Boys peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Send Me The Pillow You Dream On” by Dean Martin peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Shotgun” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Race Is On” by Jack Jones peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Diggin' My Potatos” by Heinz peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Every Little Bit Hurts” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hey Good Lookin'” by Bo Diddley peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Honey I Need” by The Pretty Things peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Apologize” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Belong” by Kathy Kirby peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Don't Want To Go Without You” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “In The Meantime” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Girl” by The Temptations peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “She's Lost You” by The Zephyrs peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stranger In Town” by Del Shannon peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Last Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yes I Will” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Never Find Another You” by The Seekers peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Das war mein schönster Tanz” by Bernd Spier peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Es war nur eine Liebelei” by Die Bambis peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Küsse nie nach Mitternacht” by Siw Malmkvist peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Max und Moritz” by Suzie peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “So ein Tag, so wunderschön wie heute” by Freddy peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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