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The 60's Datebook for April 8

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In 1960, The United States Senate passed the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1960. President Dwight D. Eisenhower would sign it into law on May 6, 1960.

In 1963, At the General Hospital, Sefton, Liverpool, Julian Lennon (John Charles Julian Lennon) is born in Liverpool, England, the son of John and Cynthia Lennon. He is the first child born to any of the Beatles. He starts his own music career in the mid-1980s and two of his songs, “Valotte” and “Too Late for Goodbyes,” reach the top five on Billboardʹs singles chart.

In 1964, The second James Bond film “From Russia With Love” starring Sean Connery, Robert Shaw, Lotte Lenya, and Pedro Armendariz, opened at RKO Showcase theaters in the U.S.A. It grossed a record five-day showcase gross tally of $400,000!

In 1964, The Supremes recorded “Where Did Our Love Go”, their first number one single.

In 1965, TVʹS MUNSTERS: One of the horror/sitcomʹs best remembered episodes, airing during baseballʹs opening week, featured a guest appearance by longtime manager LEO DUROCHER, as the hulking Herman is eyed by a talent scout and gets a chance to play in the major leagues.

In 1966, Itʹs “J.A.G.” in the army — Bradford Dillman and Peter Graves star in ABCʹs “Court Martial,” a legal/wartime drama set in the office of the Armyʹs Judge Advocate General Office during WWII.

In 1966, Saxophonist/guitarist Mike Vickers left Manfred Mann. Bassist Tom McGuinness took his spot at guitar, and Jack Bruce left John Mayallʹs Bluesbreakers to take McGuinnessʹs place.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dick Van Dyke”. Other Articles: Phil Silvers, Girl from UNCLE

In 1967, R.C., “No Milk Today” by Hermanʹs Hermits peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Think” by Vicki Anderson and James Brown reentered the chart and peaked at #100 on the pop singles chart. Not enough people thought of making it reach number one.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, while driving Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) to the cemetery, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) swerved to avoid Peter Bradford and crashed the car. At the hospital, Dr. Eric Lang (Addison Powell) revealed that he knew something about Barnabas before opening the windows to reveal daylight. Barnabas screamed in terrified anguish.

In 1968, The Beatles went gold again, receiving a gold record this day for the single, “Lady Madonna”. Madonna has yet to do a song about The Beatles.

In 1969, With 23,370 fans in attendance, the Padres dedicated San Diego Stadium, which was later renamed Jack Murphy Stadium in 1981 to posthumously honor the sports editor and columnist for the San Diego Union. Murphy was responsible for garnering much of the support to bring an expansion team to the southern California city. Visiting Mets broadcaster Bob Murphy continued to refer to the ballpark using his older brotherʹs name when the multi-purpose venue became known Qualcomm Stadium after the corporation paid $18 million for the naming rights in 1997.

In 1969, All four new expansion teams — the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Pilots — make things look easy by winning their first regular-season games. The Expos win by scoring eleven runs against the Mets to win 11-10. The Mets have yet to win an opener.

In 1964, "Paris When It Sizzles" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1965, "The World of Abbott and Costello" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1961, “Apache” by Jørgen Ingmann and His Guitar peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Beggin'” by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bernadette” by The Four Tops peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Bewildered” by James Brown and The Famous Flames peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Blue Moon” by The Marcels peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Fell In Love On Monday” by Fats Domino peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Told You So” by Jimmy Jones peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Kokomo” by The Flamingos peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Laudy Miss Claudy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Little Miss Stick-Up” by The Playmates peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Little Pedro” by The Olympics peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Little Turtle Dove” by Otis Williams and His Charms peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “No Milk Today” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “No Time Like The Right Time” by Blues Project peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Oh That's Good, No That's Bad” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Postcard From Jamaica” by Sopwith Camel peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “She Took You For A Ride” by Aaron Neville peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sing Along With Me” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Summer Wine” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sweet Little Kathy” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Blizzard” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Loser (With A Broken Heart)” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Second Time Around” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Very Thought Of You” by Little Willie John peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Theme From 'The Great Imposter'” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Think Twice” by Brook Benton peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Think” by Vicki Anderson and James Brown peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “What A Woman In Love Won't Do” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉 “Bumble Boogie” by B. Bumble and The Stingers peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉 “Mairzy Doats” by The Innocence (1960s) peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Because Of You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “But I Do” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Darling Be Home Soon” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey What's That Sound)” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hold On I'm Comin'” by Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's A Happening Thing” by Peanut Butter Conspiracy peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonely Again” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Matthew and Son” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Morningtown Ride” by The Seekers peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ship Of Dreams” by Quiet Jungle peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sit Down, I Think I Love You” by Mojo Men peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World)” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ups and Downs” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Who Do You Love?” by Woolies peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1967, 😉 “Al Capone” by Prince Buster peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, 😉 “Goodnight Mrs. Flintstone” by The Piltdown Men peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Baby Sittin' Boogie” by Buzz Clifford peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “76 Trombones” by King Brothers peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Emotions” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Entry Of The Gladiators” by Nero and The Gladiators peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Told You So” by Jimmy Jones peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Till There Was You” by Peggy Lee peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Touch Me Touch Me” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Never On Sunday” by Don Costa Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Peek-A-Boo” by The New Vaudeville Band peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wings Of A Dove” by Ferlin Husky peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “F.B.I.” by The Shadows peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Here Comes My Baby” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Monkey On Your Back” by The Outsiders peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Nooit op zondag” by Mieke Telkamp peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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