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The 60's Datebook for April 5

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In 1961, NBC was awarded a two-year contract for radio and television rights to the NFL Championship Game for $615,000 annually, $300,000 of which was to go directly into the NFL Player Benefit Plan.

In 1961, “Secret Agent”, TV Adventure, skip '62-64; debut on CBS. Theyʹve given him a number and took away his name!

In 1961, Bob Dylan played his first paid gig in New York, at the Loeb Music Center.

In 1963, The Beatles recieved their first silver disc for “Please Please Me”; they werenʹt a hit yet in the states.

In 1964, The Searchers appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” becoming the first British Invasion group to appear on the show after the Beatles.

In 1967, Born on this day in Lexington, Kentucky was Troy Gentry, one half of the duo Montgomery Gentry who scored three platinum selling albums and were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2009. Gentry died in a helicopter crash on September 8, 2017 while taking a helicopter tour of Medford, New Jersey, where he and Montgomery were set to perform that evening.

In 1967, Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA record with 41 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-104 victory over the Boston Celtics and a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Division playoffs.

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Smothers Brothers”. Other Articles: I Dream of Jeannie, Kate Smith

In 1960, "The League of Gentlemen" opened in movie theaters in the U.K.

In 1964, "The Best Man" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1967, "Double Trouble" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Blessed Is The Rain” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Born Again” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Kick Out The Jams” by MC5 peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Move In A Little Closer, Baby” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Letter” by The Arbors peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Time Was” by Canned Heat peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Tracks Of My Tears” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “When He Touches Me (Nothing Else Matters)” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 😉🤣 “Lily The Pink” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, 😉🤣 “One Eye Open” by Maskman and The Agents peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Apricot / Brandy” by Rhinoceros peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Blessed Is The Rain” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Born Again” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Galveston” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Give It Away” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Goodbye Columbus” by The Association peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Love My Baby” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Still Love You” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Kick Out The Jams” by MC5 peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “King Size” by Jayson Hoover peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Mendocino” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)” by David Ruffin peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “No, Not Much” by The Vogues peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “One Ring Jane” by Mother Tucker's Yellow Duck peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Runaway Child, Running Wild” by The Temptations peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Snatching It Back” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Wedding Cake” by Connie Francis peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “There Never Was A Time” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Time Was” by Canned Heat peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Came You Saw You Conquered” by The Ronettes peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Gave Me A Mountain” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Dream Of Olwen” by Second City Sound peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Gentle On My Mind” by Dean Martin peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Monsieur Dupont” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Sorry Suzanne” by The Hollies peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “De Chinees doet veel meer met vlees” by De Butlers peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Don Juan” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Sorry Suzanne” by The Hollies peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “To Love Somebody” by Nina Simone peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Why” by The Cats peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice” by Amen Corner peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1969, “First Of May” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Oj, oj, oj så glad jeg ska bli” by Kirsti Sparboe peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?” by Peter Sarstedt peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 😉 “Sabre Dance” by Love Sculpture peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Atlantis” by Donovan peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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