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In 1961, The TV show “Andrewsʹ Raiders, episode 1: Secret Mission” airs. It is a TV version of the film, “The Great Locomotive Chase”.

In 1966, Johnny Cash kicked off his first ever UK tour at the Empire in Liverpool, with The Statler Brothers opening the show, followed by June Carter.

In 1966, Kind of like “Concentration,” but not requiring as much concentration, CBSʹs “The Face Is Familiar” asks contestants to guess the identity of a celebrity by unscrambling puzzle pieces. Sportscaster Jack Whitaker is the host.

In 1966, R.C., “Gloria” by Shadows Of Knight peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Monday, Monday” by The Mamaʹs and The Papaʹs peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The tune was the second hit by the group — just two months after their first, “California Dreamin'”. These two songs would be the only number one hits for the group, though they made it to number two with “Dedicated To The One I Love”.

In 1966, R.C., “Try Too Hard” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, AMERICAN BANDSTAND A pair of guest stars: SHADOWS OF KNIGHT (“GLORIA”) and OTIS REDDING (his version of “SATISFACTION”)

In 1966, TVʹS “HOLLYWOOD PALACE” Guest star: JOHNNY RIVERS

In 1967, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW Musical Guests: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE (“SOMEBODY TO LOVE”)

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Professor Stokes (Thayer David) and Julia (Grayson Hall) talked about the Dream Curse. He told her that the person who was object of the curse would die at the end of the dream.

In 1968, Reginald Dwight decided to change his name to Elton John. This made much more sense than Prince changing his name to an unpronouncible symbol 25 years later.

In 1969, The Whoʹs “Pinball Wizard” is released. It reaches number five in the U.S.

In 1965, "Joy in the Morning" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1969, "Sinful Davey" was released by Warner Bros.; John Houston (director); John Hurt, Pamela Franklin, Denholm Elliott; Comedy; Crime; Adventure

In 1969, "Where It's At" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1960, “(Doin' The) Lover's Leap” by Webb Pierce peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “A Star Is Born (A Love Has Died)” by Mark Dinning peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Angela Jones” by Johnny Ferguson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Bad Eye” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Cradle Of Love” by Johnny Preston peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Darling Baby” by The Elgins peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Fannie Mae” by Buster Brown peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Gloria” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Can't Let Go” by The Hollies peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Just A Little Closer Walk With Thee” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Leaning On The Lamp Post” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Love Theme From 'The Phoenix' (Senza Fine)” by Brass Ring peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Mine Exclusively” by The Olympics peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Monday Monday” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Mr. Lucky” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Remember The Rain” by Bob Lind peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “She Blew A Good Thing” by The Poets peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Sixteen Reasons” by Connie Stevens peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Still” by The Sunrays peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “The Old Lamplighter” by The Browns peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Think Me A Kiss” by Clyde McPhatter peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Till The End Of The Day” by The Kinks peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Try Too Hard” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Two Thousand, Two Hundred, Twenty-Three Miles” by Patti Page peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Wake Me When It's Over” by Andy Williams peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “What Am I Living For” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “You've Got My Mind Messed Up” by James Carr peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “A Sign Of The Times” by Petula Clark peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Don't Make Me Over” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Hi-Heel Sneakers” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Kicks” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Memories Are Made Of This” by The Drifters peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “No Man Is An Island” by The Van Dykes (U.S. R and B) peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Stairway To Heaven” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1966, 😉🤣 “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Alfie” by Cilla Black peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Beat For Beatniks” by The John Barry Orchestra peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Cathy's Clown” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Daydream” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Don't Throw Away All Those Teardrops” by Frankie Avalon peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Frankie and Johnny” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Highway Code” by Master Singers peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Once” by Genevieve peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “One Of Us Must Know” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Please Stay” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Pretty Flamingo” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Rhapsody In The Rain” by Lou Christie peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Something On My Mind” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Standing On The Corner” by King Brothers peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Standing On The Corner” by The Four Lads peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Take It Or Leave It” by The Searchers peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, “Cradle Of Love” by Johnny Preston peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “It's Too Late-Jubilee” by Johnny O'Keefe peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Night” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Nowhere Man / Norwegian Wood (The Bird Has Flown)” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Shapes Of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, 😉🤣 “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Baciare” by De Selvera's peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Baciare” by Ilse Werner peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Banjo Boy” by Jan and Kjeld peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ik ben gelukkig zonder jou” by Conny van den Bos peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Let It Be Me” by The Everly Brothers or The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Milord” by Edith Piaf peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Schlafe mein Prinzchen” by Papa Bue's Viking Jazz Band peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Spanish Eyes” by Al Martino peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Summer Set” by Mr. Acker Bilk and His Paramount Jazz Band peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Welterusten mijnheer de president” by Boudewijn de Groot peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Barbara Ann” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion” by The Kinks peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Can't Let Go” by The Hollies peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Voi voi” by Nora Brockstedt peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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