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In 1961, R.C., “Frogg” by The Brothers Four peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, James W. Whittaker of Redmond, Washington, became the first American to conquer Mount Everest as he and a Sherpa guide reached the summit.
In 1963, The Coca-Cola Company began marketing TaB, its first low-calorie beverage.
In 1964, Bandleader Spike Jones died at age 62. Spike Jones and His City Slickers were one of the most popular novelty acts of the 1940s and '50s. The bandʹs biggest hit is “All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth),” a 1948 song that tops Billboardʹs pop chart for three weeks and sells more than one million copies.
In 1964, The computer programming language BASIC (Beginnerʹs All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) was first run by its inventors, Dartmouth College professors John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #31. “Diogenes, Wonʹt You Please Go Home?” The Castaways discover that Gilligan has been keeping a secret diary. When they read it, they all seem to disagree with how certain events unfolded and tell their side of the story.
In 1965, R.C., “Mrs. Brown Youʹve Got A Lovely Daughter” by Hermanʹs Hermits peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “The Last Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, ROLLING STONES DOUBLE UP ON STAGE They give concerts at both NEW YORKʹs ACADEMY OF MUSIC and PHILADELPHIAʹs CONVENTION HALL this same day
In 1965, “Beatles For Sale” number one, first week, replacing “Rolling Stones II” (United Kingdom Record Retailer chart).
In 1965, “Wooly Bully” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1965, Bandleader Spike Jones, 53, known for his raucous renditions of popular songs, died in Beverly Hills, California.
In 1966, The Beatles played their last ever live show with a paying audience in Britian in Londonʹs Wembley Arena. It was the New Musical Express Pollwinnerʹs Concert. The Rolling Stones and The Who also appeared. Their 15 minute set at the New Musical Express Awards in Wembley is their last such appearance in their home country. Since British TV producers couldnʹt come to terms with Epstein, the performance itself was not filmed.
In 1966, “Wonderfulness” album by Bill Cosby was released
In 1967, Born on this day in Delhi, Louisiana, was Tim McGraw country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US. McGraw had 11 consecutive albums debut at #1 on the Billboard albums charts, as well as twenty-one singles hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He is married to country singer Faith Hill and is the son of former baseball player Tug McGraw.
In 1968, Dom DeLuise gets his own hourlong summer-replacement variety series, with the CBS premiere of “The Dom DeLuise Show.” Among the regulars are his wife, Carol Arthur, Marian Mercer and Paul Dooley.
In 1968, Paul McCartney and John Lennon watch Bill Haley play the Royal Albert Hall in London
In 1969, Bob Dylan recorded an appearance for The Johnny Cash Show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. After two solo numbers from Dylan, Johnny Cash joined him for a rendition of "Girl From The North Country." In this primetime show, Cash enjoyed booking contemporary performers as guests; Neil Young, Kenny Rogers and The First Edition (who appeared a record four times on his show), James Taylor, Ray Charles and Eric Clapton were all booked to appear on forthcoming shows.
In 1969, Jimi Hendrix is arrested at Toronto International Airport for possesion of narcotics and is released on $10,000 bail.
In 1969, “Queen And I”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1967, "40 Guns to Apache Pass" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Welcome to Hard Times" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Don't Just Stand There!" was released by Universal Pictures; Ron Winston (director); Robert Wagner, Mary Tyler Moore, Glynis Johns; Comedy
In 1968, "Tarzan and the Jungle Boy" was released by Banner Productions; Robert Gordon (director); Mike Henry, Rafer Johnson, Aliza Gur; Adventure
In 1968, "The Mini-Skirt Mob" was released by American International Pictures; Maury Dexter (director); Jeremy Slate, Diane McBain, Ross Hagen
In 1969, "The Mad Room" was released by American International Pictures; Bernard Girard (director); Shelley Winters, Stella Stevens, Michael Constantine; Horror
In 1965, “He Ain't No Angel” by Ad Libs peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Gotta Woman” by Ray Charles peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Know A Place” by Petula Clark peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Understand (Just How You Feel)” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “In The Meantime” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Out In The Streets” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sad Tomorrows” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “See You At The Go-Go” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Barracuda” by Alvin Cash and The Crawlers peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Last Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Toy Soldier” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Truly, Truly, True” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Why Did I Choose You” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Can Have Him” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Bumble Bee” by The Searchers peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Can't Stop Thinking Of You” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tired Of Waiting For You” by The Kinks peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Bring It On Home To Me” by The Animals peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Keep Ringing Baby” by Soul Brothers peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Something Better Beginning” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Last Time / Play With Fire” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rock and Roll Music” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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