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In 1960, The University of Southern California (USC) captured the NCAA swimming title, becoming the first Pacific Coast school to do so.
In 1960, DICK CLARKʹS SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW Guests: FABIAN (“ALL THESE TEARDROPS”), JOHNNY CASH (“REBEL”), BOB CREWE, FOUR PREPS, BROWNS
In 1961, Gene McDanielsʹ “One Hundred Pounds of Clay,” his first and biggest hit, enters the pop chart. It peaks at number three. I didnʹt know Gumby was that heavy!
In 1964, Chuck Berry recorded “No Particular Place To Go” at Chess Studios in Chicago.
In 1965, “Say When”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC. NBC said “When” and canceled the show to bad ratings.
In 1965, “Tennessee Ernie Ford Show”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Adam West as Batman”. Other Articles: Secret Agent, Flipperʹs Sidekick
In 1966, R.C., “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Secret Agent Man” by The Ventures peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “The One On The Right Is On The Left” by Johnny Cash peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Born on this day in Knoxville, Tennessee, was Kenny Chesney country music singer and songwriter. Chesney has recorded 15 albums which have produced more than 30 Top Ten singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 20 of which climbed to the top of the charts.
In 1968, The first episode of Dark Shadows that was directed by Dan Curtis aired. Nathan told Naomi that Barnabas was the Strangler.
In 1969, R.C., “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Marcus Welby”, a TV movie, was seen on ABC-TV this night. Ratings showed the program to be so popular that it was turned into a long-running series starring Robert Young. With the popularity of “Welby”, when medical costs began to skyrocket in the '70s, the thought occurred to some to rename the show to “Makeus Sickby”, but the idea never got off the operating table and Doctor Welby retired.
In 1964, "The Fall of the Roman Empire" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "100 Rifles" was released by 20th Century Fox; Tom Gries (director); Jim Brown, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds; Western
In 1969, "The Illustrated Man" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts; Jack Smight (director), Howard B. Kreitsek (screenplay); Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom; Sci-Fi; Drama
In 1966, 😉🤣 “The One On The Right Is On The Left” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “(Welcome) New Lovers” by Pat Boone peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Am I That Easy To Forget” by Debbie Reynolds peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Anyway The Wind Blows” by Doris Day peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Baby (You've Got What It Takes)” by Dinah Washington and Brook Benton peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Baby I Need You” by The Manhattans peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Beatnik Fly” by Johnny and The Hurricanes peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “El Matador” by The Kingston Trio peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Spy” by Jamo Thomas peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Want Someone” by Mad Lads peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm Just A Fool For You” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's Too Late” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Lady Luck” by Lloyd Price peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lullaby Of Love” by The Poppies peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Midnight Special” by Paul Evans peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “One More Heartache” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Road Runner” by Bo Diddley peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sharing You” by Mitty Collier peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Wait A Minute” by Tim Tam and The Turn-Ons peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Words” by Pat Boone peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Baby” by The Turtles peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Elusive Butterfly” by Bob Lind peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Husbands and Wives” by Roger Miller peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Listen People” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Is All We Need” by Mel Carter peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “One More Heartache” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Promise Her Anything” by Tom Jones peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shake Hands (and Come Out Crying)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take Me For What I'm Worth” by The Searchers peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Waitin' In Your Welfare Line” by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Wild One / Little Bitty Girl” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Working My Way Back To You” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Answer Me” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “As Time Goes By” by Richard Allan peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Colette” by Billy Fury peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Heartaches” by Vince Hill peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Mean To Me” by Shaye Cogan peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Ooh La La” by Joe 'Mr. Piano' Henderson peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shapes Of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Theme From 'A Summer Place'” by Percy Faith peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “What Now My Love” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Wild One” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lies” by Knickerbockers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Starlight Starbright” by Lonnie Lee peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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