In 1961, The Federal Communications Commission authorized regular FM stereo broadcasting starting on June 1, 1961.
In 1965, The Beatlesʹ U.S. single release: “Ticket To Ride” / “Yes It Is.”
In 1965, The film T.A.M.I. (Teen-Age Music International) Show featuring the Rolling Stones, Supremes Four Tops, Beach Boys, James Brown and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles opens in London under the title Teenage Command Performance.
In 1965, The Boston Celtics have five players score 20 or more points in a 129-123 victory over Los Angeles in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Itʹs the first time in Finals history there are five 20-point scorers on one team. John Havlicek leads Boston with 24 points, Tom Sanders and Bill Russell each score 23, Tommy Heinsohn adds 22 and Sam Jones finished with 20. Jerry West leads the Lakers with 45.
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) spoke to the portrait of Josette, declaring that he had come home to stay.
In 1967, “Casino Royale” James Bond spoof starring Peter Sellers was released in theaters.
In 1967, HOT NEW MOVIE: “CASINO ROYALE” Comic spoof of JAMES BOND films opens. Its cast is headed by DAVID NIVEN, WOODY ALLEN, URSULA ANDRESS, ORSON WELLES, WILLIAM HOLDEN, JOHN HUSTON, GEORGE RAFT and CHARLES BOYER
In 1967, The unmanned U.S. spacecraft Surveyor Three landed on the moon.
In 1968, John Lennon, George Harrison and their wives leave the Maharishi Mahesh Yogiʹs ashram in Rishikesh, India two weeks before their study is complete. Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney have already left. Later, all four Beatles will renounce their association with the Maharishi. I guess they really could BEAR YOGI!
In 1969, R.C., “Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #80 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Rock Me” by Steppenwolf peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, “California Girl (and The Tennessee Square)” by Tompall and The Glaser Brothers peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don't Give In To Him” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don't Touch Me” by Bettye Swann peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “First Of May” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Good Times Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Can't Do Enough” by The Dells peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Like What You're Doing (To Me)” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ice Cream Song” by Dynamics peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “In The Still Of The Nite (I Remember)” by Paul Anka peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “It's A Groovy World” by Unifics peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “July You're A Woman” by Pat Boone peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mini-Skirt Minnie” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Only The Strong Survive” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Rock Me” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Snatching It Back” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Way It Used To Be” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Try A Little Tenderness” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wishful Sinful” by The Doors peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Zazueira” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don't Give In To Him” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Can Hear Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “In The Still Of The Nite (I Remember)” by Paul Anka peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “It's A Groovy World” by Unifics peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “July You're A Woman” by Pat Boone peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mini-Skirt Minnie” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Will You Be Staying After Sunday” by Peppermint Rainbow peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hello World” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Israelites” by Desmond Dekker and The Aces peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Plastic Man” by The Kinks peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You Don't Know Like I Know” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Can Hear Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Walls Fell Down” by The Marbles peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “(If Paradise Is) Half As Nice” by Amen Corner peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Crimson and Clover” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “First Of May” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Is Love” by Barry Ryan peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Something's Happening” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Touch Me” by The Doors peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “First Of May” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Something's Happening” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Son Of A Preacher Man” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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