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The 60's Datebook for April 21

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In 1960, Brazil moves its capital from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia, a modern city built from scratch on the central high plains.

In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Connie Stevens”. Other Articles: Rod Serling, Route 66

In 1962, R.C., “Good Luck Charm” by Elvis Presley peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, The six-month Century 21 Exposition opened in Seattle, Washington. In 2001, they would have to change their name.

In 1963, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones met for the first time together, at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond, England. Guess who opened the set first? The later-to-be-named, “Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World” — the Stones.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #67: “Mr. and Mrs.???” was the title of the episode. A radio bulletin states that the minister who married Thurston and Lovey Howell (the Reverend Buckley Norris of Boston) was a fraud, and that the Howellʹs marriage is actually null and void. The stress causes disagreements and separations between the Howells. In the end, it turned out that the radio announcer was at fault. While he mistakenly reported that “Buckley Norris” was the fraud minister, he was supposed to say “Borris Nuckley.”

In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Roger (Louis Edmonds) and Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) met Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

In 1960, "The Ninth Circle" opened in movie theaters in Yugoslavia

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

In 1962, “Anything That's Part Of You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Dear One” by Larry Finnegan peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Funny” by Gene McDaniels peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Good Luck Charm” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “I Found Love” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Lover Please” by Clyde McPhatter peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Lovesick Blues” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Jam” by Bobby Gregg and His Friends peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Two Of A Kind” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “You Better Move On” by Arthur Alexander peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Young World” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Forget Me Not” by Eden Kane peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Glad Rag Doll” by Johnny Madddox peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)” by Ernie Maresca peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1962, “It's All Over Now” by Shane Fenton and The Fentones peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Never Goodbye” by Karl Denver peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Teach Me To Twist” by Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Maigret Theme” by The Joe Loss Orchestra peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Theme From 'Z-Cars'” by Johnny Keating peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Theme From 'Z-Cars'” by Norrie Paramor peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Good Luck Charm / Anything That's Part Of You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Please Don't Ask About Barbara” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Unsquare Dance” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Happy José” by Dave Appell peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Tell Me What He Said” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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