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The 60's Datebook for April 28

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In 1962, R.C., “Cinderella” by Rack Joss, er, I mean, Jack Ross peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, TOPPING THE SOUL CHART DEE DEE SHARP and “MASHED POTATO TIME” starts a four-week run at number one on Billboardʹs R&B chart.

In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG Guests: FREDDIE and THE DREAMERS (“I UNDERSTAND”) and MANFRED MANN (“IʹVE GOT MY MOJO WORKING”), CHAD and JEREMY, SANDIE SHAW, LEROY VAN DYKE.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #68. “Meet the Meteor”. A huge meteor lands on the island, causing everything nearby to age very rapidly. The Professor determines the rapid aging is being caused by strong cosmic rays (he makes this determination by using his bamboo Geiger counter!).

In 1969, Hank Aaron moved into the sixth spot on the all-time home run list, passing Eddie Mathews. Aaron hit his 513th career home run as the Atlanta Braves beat Houston, 12-1.

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

In 1962, 😉🤣 “Cinderella” by Jack Ross peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “(What A Sad Way) To Love Someone” by Ral Donner peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Ginny Come Lately” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Patricia Twist” by Perez 'Prez' Prado peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “She Can't Find Her Keys” by Paul Petersen peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Soul Twist” by King Curtis peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Tra La La La La” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “What'd I Say” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “You Don't Miss Your Water” by William Bell peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “You Talk About Love” by Barbara George peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Young World” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1962, “Hey! Baby” by Bruce Channel peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Honest I Do” by Danny Storm peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Johnny Angel” by Shelley Fabares peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “She's Got You” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “When My Little Girl Is Smiling” by Craig Douglas peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Percolator (Twist)” by Billy Joe and The Checkmates peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “The Young Ones” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

The 60's Datebook for April 28

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

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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