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In 1962, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards first performed as Little Boy Blue and The Blue Boys.
In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dick Powell”. Other Articles: Johnny Carson, Jerry Mathers
In 1962, R.C., “La Paloma Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at #72 on the pop singles chart. It was yet another one of those numerous Twist songs that came out that year.
In 1962, R.C., “Surfin” by The Beach Boys peaked at #75 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Twistin' The Night Away” by Sam Cooke peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, TOPPING THE SOUL CHART SAM COOKE and “TWISTIN' THE NIGHT AWAY” starts a three-week run at number one on Billboardʹs R&B chart
In 1962, Benny “Kid” Paret is knocked out during a boxing match against Emile Griffith in New York. Paret dies ten days later, making it the first televised “death in the ring”.
In 1964, The Kennedy half-dollar coin was first issued. It was minted in silver its first year, then switched to a copper-nickel alloy with other U.S. “silver” coins the next year.
In 1965, Ranger Nine, a lunar probe launched three days earlier by NASA, crashed into the moon (as planned) after sending back more than 5,800 video images.
In 1965, On the first date of their anniversary tour, Rolling Stone bass player Bill Wyman is knocked unconscious by an electrical shock from a microphone stand in Odense, Denmark.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #63. “Ghost a Go-Go”. A ghost appears on the island and tries to scare the Castaways off. The castaways turn the tables by dressing in sheets and roaming around the island to scare the visitors off the island.
In 1966, “Roy Orbisonʹs Greatest Hits” album by Roy Orbison was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, University of Michigan held the first “Teach-in” after bombing of North Vietnam.
In 1969, Baltimoreʹs Wes Unseld became only the second rookie ever--Wilt Chamberlain was the other in 1960--to be named the seasonʹs MVP. Unseld, also named NBA Rookie of the Year, led the Bullets into the playoffs, averaging 13.8 ppg and 18.2 rpg.
In 1965, "John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1962, 😉 “Walk On The Wild Side” by Brook Benton peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Amor” by Roger Williams peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Guitar Boogie Shuffle Twist” by The Virtues peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Jamie” by Eddie Holland peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “La Paloma Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Stardust” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Wonderful World Of The Young” by Andy Williams peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Twistin' The Night Away” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let Me In” by The Sensations peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Lesson One” by Russ Conway peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Lone Rider” by John Leyton peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “March Of The Siamese Children” by Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Tell Me What He Said” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Wanderer” by Dion peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Wonderful Land” by The Shadows peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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