In 1962, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” debuts with a new anchorman. He succeeded Douglas Edwards, who retired. Heʹll become known as “The Most Trusted Man in America” during his 18½ years as the anchorman.
In 1962, Bob Dylan debuted his song “Blowin' in the Wind” at Gerdeʹs Folk City in New York.
In 1964, 04 x 16 = 64
In 1964, The self-titled first album by The Rolling Stones was released in the United Kingdom. The sole original song on the album was a Mick Jagger-Keith Richardsʹ tune titled “Tell Me.” Two weeks later, it had broken the album chart strangehold by The Beatles, which had lasted 51 weeks.
In 1965, On the final episode of “The Jack Benny Program,” Americaʹs favorite skinflint (nowdays, that title currently belonging to tightwad David Tanny) relives a World War II bombing raid at The Palladium, with help from the younger generation of musical comedy, “The Smothers Brothers.”
In 1965, AT THE MOVIES Elvis Presley and Shelley Fabares in “GIRL HAPPY”…Sean Connery returned as James Bond in “GOLDFINGER”…John Wayne headed the cast of “CIRCUS WORLD”…and Richard Widmark in the western “CHEYENNE AUTUMN”
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Petticoat Junction Girls”. Other Articles: Wild Wild West, Bob Hope
In 1966, R.C., “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Time Wonʹt Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, Bob Dylanʹs “Rainy Day Women #12 and 35” is released.
In 1966, She Rolling Stones “Aftermath” LP is released. Most high school kids went to the record stores to buy this album…after math.
In 1966, Breaking into the Top Ten: OUTSIDERS and “TIME WONʹT LET ME”…plus THE YOUNG RASCALS with “GOOD LOVIN'” and PAUL REVERE and THE RAIDERS with “KICKS”
In 1967, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW THE ELECTRIC PRUNES (“GET ME TO THE WORLD ON TIME”) are musical guests
In 1969, Johnny Cash recorded the first of his ABC-TV weekly shows Hello...I'm Johnny Cash at the Ryman Auditorium, kicking off with "Folsom Prison Blues." The show, which featured guests Glen Campbell, Jeannie C. Riley and Joe Tex, became the fifth episode to be aired.
In 1969, "Hook, Line & Sinker" was released by Warner Bros.; George Marshall (director); Jerry Lewis, Peter Lawford, Tina Louise; Comedy
In 1960, “Adam and Eve” by Paul Anka peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Don't Deceive Me” by Ruth Brown peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Follow Me” by Lyme and Cybelle peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)” by The Monitors peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hi-Heel Sneakers” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Feel A Sin Coming On” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I Love The Way You Love” by Marv Johnson peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Killer Joe” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “La La La” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Is Me, Love Is You” by Connie Francis peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Mama” by Connie Francis peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Outside The Gates Of Heaven” by Lou Christie peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sippin' 'N Chippin'” by The T-Bones peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Somewhere” by Len Barry peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spanish Flea” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Love You Save” by Joe Tex peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Time Won't Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Too Slow” by The Impressions peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “What Do You Want” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Why I'm Walkin'” by Stonewall Jackson peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Dear Lover” by Mary Wells peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Falling Sugar” by Kelly and Gail peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Helpless” by Kim Weston peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “In My Room” by Verdelle Smith peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's Too Late” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lullaby Of Love” by The Poppies peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Magic Town” by The Vogues peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Darlin' Hildegarde” by Statler Brothers peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spanish Flea” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Stuck On You / Fame and Fortune” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Cheater” by Bob Kuban and The In-Men peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tippy Toeing” by The Harden Trio peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Laugh Too Much” by Little Caesar and The Consuls peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Beatnik Fly” by Johnny and The Hurricanes peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Country Boy” by Fats Domino peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Fall In Love With You” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be” by Max Bygraves peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Footsteps” by Ronnie Carroll peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Handy Man” by Jimmy Jones peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hold Tight” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I Enjoy Being A Girl” by Pat Suzuki peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Looking High High High” by Bryan Johnson peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Somebody Help Me” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Someday One Day” by The Seekers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sound Of Silence” by The Bachelors peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Substitute” by The Who peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Twinkle Toes” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Valentino” by Connie Francis peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Won't Be Leavin'” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Someday One Day” by The Seekers peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Big Hurt” by Miss Toni Fisher peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Hippy Hippy Shake” by Chan Romero peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Woman” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tearoom-tango” by Wim Sonneveld peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Early Bird” by André Brasseur peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Merci Cherie” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by The Beatles peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “To Whom It Concerns” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Säg inte nej - säg kanske” by Sven-Ingvars peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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