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In 1964, The New York Worldʹs Fair opens. Walt Disneyʹs WED company constructed pavillions for: Ford (“Magic Skyway”), General Electric (“Progressland”), the state of Illinois (“Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln”), and Pepsi-Cola (“Itʹs a Small World”).
In 1965, R.C., “Ticket To Ride” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones flew to Montreal for their Canadian and American tour.
In 1966, The Troggs released “Wild Thing” on Fontana Records, and it went on to become perhaps the most-requested party song of all time. Not-so-amazingly, the song was recorded in a single take.
In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Family Affair (Sebastian Cabot, Anissa Jones, Brian Keith)”. Other Articles: Smothers Brothers, V. Zworykin
In 1967, R.C., “I Think Weʹre Alone Now” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number four on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied it in 1988 into “I Think Iʹm A Clone Now”; Tiffany at age 16 covered the original into a number one song in 1987.
In 1967, R.C., “Western Union” by The Five Americans peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, Release: The Rascalsʹ “Groovin'”
In 1969, The first human eye transplant was performed.
In 1969, “Ballad Of John and Yoko” was recorded by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
In 1969, “Donovanʹs Greatest Hits” album by Donovan was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, Joe Frazier knocked out Dave Zyglewicz in 96 seconds to retain the heavyweight boxing title. Zyglewicz, 28-1 against journeymen, was fighting as the hometown hero at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston.
In 1969, Rollie Fingers, best known as a reliever with the Athletics, Padres, and Brewers, throws a complete-game shutout in his third major league mound appearance, the first as a starter. The 22-year-old future Hall of Fame right-hander, who will compile two shutouts and have four complete games in 37 career starts, limits the Twins to five hits in the Aʹs 7-0 victory at Metropolitan Stadium.
In 1969, John Lennon changed his middle name from Winston to Ono in a ceremony on the roof of the Apple Records headquarters in London.
In 1969, The Who performed the complete “Tommy” for the first time in public in Dolton, England…two weeks before the rock operaʹs official premiere in London.
In 1967, “Ain't Gonna Rest” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Asia Minor” by Kokomo peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “At The Zoo” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Brass Buttons” by The String-A-Longs peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “California Sun” by Joe Jones peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Can't Get Enough Of You, Baby” by ? (Question Mark) and The Mysterians peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Come Along” by Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Come On Over” by Strollers peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Detroit City” by Tom Jones peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Do The Thing” by Lou Courtney peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ground Hog” by The Browns peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Found A Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Love You More Than Words Can Say” by Otis Redding peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I'll Just Have A Cup Of Coffee (Then I'll Go)” by Claude Gray peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'll Try Anything” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “La Pachanga” by Audrey Arno and The Hazy Osterwald Sextet peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Like Long Hair” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Eyes” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “On The Rebound” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “One Eyed Jacks” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pipe Dream” by Blues Magoos peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Please Tell Me Why” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sam's Place” by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Speak Her Name” by Walter Jackson peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sunday For Tea” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “The Continental Walk” by The Rollers peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “The Next Kiss” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Theme From 'Dixie'” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “To Be Loved” by The Pentagons peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Trees” by The Platters peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Trust In Me” by Etta James peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Western Union” by Five Americans peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Why (Am I Treated So Bad)” by Cannonball Adderley peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “With This Ring” by The Platters peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You're All I Need” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Canada” by Young Canadian Singers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Give Me A Reason To Stay” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Playground” by Debbie Lori Kay peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Runaway” by Del Shannon peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Shy Away” by Jerry Fuller peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Summer Wine” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “What A Woman In Love Won't Do” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” by The Monkees peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Arnold Layne” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Bernadette” by The Four Tops peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy Together” by The Turtles peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Knock On Wood” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Pony Time” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Theme From 'Exodus'” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Calendar Girl” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Corrine Corrina” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ebony Eyes” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Non, je ne regrette rien” by Edith Piaf peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ta, ta, ta, ta” by Michel Polnareff peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “En sång en gång för längesen” by Hootenanny Singers peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Han er endelig, endelig min” by Inger Jacobsen peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Craftsman” by The Pussycats peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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