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In 1964, Jan and Dean began recording “Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)”.
In 1964, The first Underground America Day was observed as it encouraged people to bulld their homes underground.
In 1966, R.C., “A Loverʹs Concerto” by Mrs. Miller peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody version of the Sarah Vaughan hit.
In 1966, R.C., “Kicks” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Shapes Of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, The very controversial “Louie Louie” by the Kingsmen entered the Hot 100 chart for a second time; it went to number two in 1963, and reached #97 this time around. Deemed “obscene” when first released, the songʹs lyrics were even scrutinized in an FBI investigation.
In 1967, AT THE MOVIES The James Bond spoof “CASINO ROYALE” (Woody Allen and David Niven); “EIGHT ON THE LAM” (Bob Hopeʹs 52nd picture)
In 1967, Keeping a promise to his wife, Merlyn, Mickey Mantle hit his 500th career home run on Motherʹs Day, a shot into the lower deck in the right-field corner at Yankee Stadium. The 'Commerce Comet,' now the sixth big leaguer to reach the milestone, hits the historic homer off Stu Miller, helping New York defeat the Orioles, 6-5.
In 1968, It actually happened some time between April 15 and 25 during Standard Time (likely April 18), but May the 14th is the date I celebrated the anniversary of the event since 1998: on The Suzy Saturn Show (hosted by Suzy Mallory and host of KAARtoon-o-Rama in the 1965-66 era), my name was mentioned for the first time on any form of mass media on a San Diego TV station, KCST-39 (now KNSD). I selected May 14th as the day because 30 years later that date in 1998, I was on TV (for a live-TV segment on the series finale of “Seinfeld”, also carried by KNSD via NBC-TV), but my name wasnʹt mentioned.
In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney joined Tallulah Bankhead on a surrealistic edition of “The Tonight Show” guest hosted by Joe Garigola. They announced the creation of their Apple Records venture.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Cassandra (Lara Parker) encouraged Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) to get some sleep but Mrs. Johnson told her she was afraid of having a terrible dream. Once Mrs. Johnson fell asleep she had the dream, which involved David (David Henesy) and some scary bats.
In 1968, The Rascalsʹ “People Got to Be Free” was recorded.
In 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a news conference in New York to announce the creation of the Beatlesʹ latest business venture, Apple Corps.
In 1969, Abortion and contraception legalized in Canada.
In 1969, "Krakatoa, East of Java (U.S. release)" was released by Warner Bros.; Bernard L. Kowalski (director); Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Sal Mineo, Sumi Haru; Disaster
In 1966, “Distant Drums” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Doggin' Around” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Easy Lovin'” by Wade Flemons peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Elvira” by Dallas Frazier peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Fame and Fortune” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “He Cried” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “History Repeats Itself” by Buddy Starcher peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “How Does That Grab You, Darlin'?” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Can't Grow Peaches On A Cherry Tree” by Just Us peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Is It Wrong (For Loving You)” by Webb Pierce peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Jenny Lou” by Sonny James peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Kicks” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Me With All Of Your Heart” by The Bachelors peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love's Made A Fool Of You” by Bobby Fuller peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Message To Michael” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Night” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Nothing's Too Good For My Baby” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey” by Ray Smith peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shapes Of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Stairway To Heaven” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Step By Step” by The Crests peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Big Hurt” by Del Shannon peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Teaser” by Bob Kuban and The In-Men peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Ties That Bind” by Brook Benton peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “You Don't Know Me” by Lenny Welch peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “A Lover's Concerto” by Sarah Vaughan peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Caroline, No” by Brian Wilson peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Cradle Of Love” by Johnny Preston peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Follow Me” by Lyme and Cybelle peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Frankie and Johnny” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Leaning On The Lamp Post” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Norwegian Wood” by George Edwards peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Rhapsody In The Rain” by Lou Christie peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Green Hornet” by The Arena Brass peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Young Love” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉🤣 “The Old Payola Roll Blues” by Stan Freberg and Jesse White peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “(You're My) Soul and Inspiration” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Dream Talk” by Alma Cogan peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Homeward Bound” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “How Does That Grab You, Darlin'?” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “More Than I Can Say” by The Crickets peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “That's Nice” by Neil Christian peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Can't Sit Down” by Phil Upchurch Combo peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Bad Man” by Col Joye and The Joy Boys peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Blue Turns To Grey” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Fought The Law” by Bobby Fuller Four peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Mama” by Connie Francis peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Daydream” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Anymore)” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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