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In 1963, The Beatles album “Please Please Me” was released by EMI-Parlophone in the United Kingdom and became a runaway hit. It included “Love Me Do,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Do You Want To Know a Secret?” and “Twist and Shout.” Once it hits number one, it remains there for 29 weeks. The Beatles have taken Britain by storm and successive singles all hit number one: “From Me To You,” “She Loves You,” “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” The album is released in America in July with the title, “Introducing the Beatles,” and initially flops.
In 1963, United Kingdom single release: “Misery,” with Kenny Lynch. First cover of a Beatles song.
In 1964, TVʹS “MR. ED” MAE WEST is the guest star…As she contracts for architect Wilbur to design a new stable for her horses. As if Fellini films werenʹt enough of a nightmare for America, Mae West gives “Mister Ed” a bubble bath.
In 1966, 03 x 22 = 66
In 1967, Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) fought his first Madison Square Garden fight; he KOd Zora Folley. This was his last fight before being stripped of his title for avoiding the military draft.
In 1967, Dennis Patrick debuted on Dark Shadows as Jason McGuire.
In 1968, President Johnsonʹs daughter, Lynda, is ordered off a Cable Car because she was eating an ice cream cone (no food on cars!).
In 1968, Tammy Wynette recored her version of the Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman song "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" which went on to top the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in June of this year. "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" is a woman's perspective on the impending collapse of her marriage. The lyrics begin with an old parenting trick of spelling out words mothers and fathers hope their young children will not understand.
In 1969, Newlyweds John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin their first “Bed-in For Peace” at the Amsterdam Hilton.
In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Elizabeth Montgomery of Bewitched”. Other Articles: Mission: Impossible, William Holden
In 1969, TVʹS “HAPPENING '69” PAUL REVERE and THE RAIDERS' guest stars are THE MONKEES (“TEAR DROP CITY”)
In 1969, Lew Alcindor leads UCLA to the NCAA basketball title with a 97-72 win over Purdue, and is chosen as MVP for the third straight year.
In 1969, West Chester State beats Western Carolina 65-39 to win the first-ever womenʹs collegiate national championship. The game is played using the six player format.
In 1967, "Easy Come, Easy Go" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, “Back Door Man” by Johnny Cymbal (as Derek) peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don't Forget About Me” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Don't Know Why” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Indian Giver” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Long Green” by The Fireballs peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sophisticated Cissy” by Meters peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Weight” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “These Are Not My People” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Things I'd Like To Say” by New Colony Six peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “A Lover's Question” by Otis Redding peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Back Door Man” by Johnny Cymbal (as Derek) peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Cloud Nine” by Mongo Santamaria peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hello It's Me” by Nazz peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Got A Line On You” by Spirit peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Only You (and You Alone)” by Bobby Hatfield peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Private Train / It Never Rains On Maple Lane” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sing A Simple Song” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Soul Pride” by James Brown peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Weight” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Things I'd Like To Say” by New Colony Six peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “This Girl's In Love With You” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Traces” by Classics IV peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don Juan” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Everyday People” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “If I Can Dream” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Maria Elena” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “One Road” by Love Affair peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' / Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Touch Me” by The Doors peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Down Man” by Brainbox peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Spooky's Day-Off” by Swinging Soul Machine peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Doktor E. Wang” by Gluntan peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Zingara” by Bobby Solo peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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