In 1961, TOPPING THE SOUL CHART ERNIE K. DOE and “MOTHER IN LAW” begins a five-week run at number one on Billboardʹs R&B chart
In 1964, After four months in the stores, the BEATLES receive a $140,000 royalty check from sales of BEATLES CHEWING GUM
In 1964, TV sets would be drastically different after a ruling this day by the FCC stating that: all TV receivers should be equipped to receive both VHF (channels 2-13) and the new UHF (channels 14-83). As a result, TV dealers scrambled to unload their VHF-only models as fast as possible. Antenna manufacturers were kept busy, as the new UHF receivers required new antennas too. “Weird Al” Yankovic was the reason UHF was invented! Now every TV set can receive programming from UPN.
In 1965, Hermanʹs Hermits began their first U.S. tour supported by the opening act, The Zombies. Both groups enjoyed greater chart success in the U.S. than their British homeland.
In 1965, The Kinks begin their first headlining United Kingdom tour with the Yardbirds and Goldie and Gingerbreads providing support.
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball”. Other Articles: Jesse James, My Mother The Car
In 1966, R.C., “A Loverʹs Concerto” by Sarah Vaughan peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart; Mrs. Miller parodied it into her version of the same song.
In 1966, R.C., “Good Lovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, Muhammad Ali was stripped of his world heavyweight boxing championship when he refused to be inducted into the U.S. military service. Ali claimed his religion conflicted with being inducted into the military.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Jeff (Roger Davis) dozed off in a chair in the living room of the Evans Cottage and had almost the same dream that Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) had earlier, except when he opened the door of the cottage, he found Dr. Lang (Addison Powell) there beckoning him. He followed him and, like Maggie, was locked in the room with many doors. He heard Lang's voice recite the same poem. He heard Josette's music coming from behind a door and opened it and found a green death's head, as did Maggie. He closed the door. The music started to come from behind a different door. He opened it and found a guillotine in the door frame. The blade fell loudly which awakened a terrified Jeff.
In 1968, Los Angelesʹ first so-called total environmental mixed-media rock ballroom, the Kaleidoscope opens on the Sunset Strip, with the Jefferson Airplane, Canned Heat and Fever Tree playing.
In 1969, Recording of single version lead guitar solo for “Let It Be.” John and Paul record vocals and sound effects for “You Know My Name (Look Up The Number).” Dispute between ATV and the Beatles for the control of Northern Songs Limited.
In 1969, TVʹS GLEN CAMPBELL GOODTIME HOUR From their Rooftop Concert that January atop Londonʹs APPLE Building, the BEATLES perform “GET BACK” and “DONʹT LET ME DOWN.”
In 1969, "The Big Cube" was released by Columbia Pictures; Wesley Ruggles (director); Lana Turner, George Chakiris, Richard Basehart; Thriller
In 1966, “A Lover's Concerto” by Sarah Vaughan peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Apple Green” by June Valli peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Caroline, No” by Brian Wilson peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Frankie and Johnny” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Good Lovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “History Repeats Itself” by Cab Calloway peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “It Could Happen To You” by Dinah Washington peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Let's Go Steady Again” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “My Empty Room” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Real Humdinger” by J.J. Barnes peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Rhapsody In The Rain” by Lou Christie peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Someone Loves You, Joe” by The Singing Belles peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Stuck On You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Teen-Ex” by The Browns peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tippy Toeing” by The Harden Trio peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Together Again” by Ray Charles peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “White Silver Sands” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “(You're My) Soul and Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Darling Baby” by The Elgins peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Good Lovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm The Sky” by Eddie Rambeau peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Killer Joe” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “New Breed” by James Brown peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sippin' 'N Chippin'” by The T-Bones peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Sixteen Reasons” by Connie Stevens peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Somewhere” by Len Barry peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Step By Step” by The Crests peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Still” by The Sunrays peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Stop” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Substitute” by The Who peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “That's My Story” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Boogaloo Party” by The Flamingos peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Old Lamplighter” by The Browns peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Time Won't Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by Catherine McKinnon peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “What Now My Love” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, 🤔 “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Do You Mind” by Anthony Newley peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Heart” by Gene Vincent peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Fought The Law” by Bobby Fuller Four peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Someone Else's Baby” by Adam Faith peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Supergirl” by Graham Bonney peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Lonely Man Theme” by Cliff Adams peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Tom Pillibi” by Jacqueline Boyer peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Don't Have To Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Footsteps” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “He'll Have To Go” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Stairway To Heaven” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Such A Cad” by Les Baroques peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Were On My Mind” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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