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The 60's Datebook for May 18

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In 1960, Eileen Fulton debuted in the role of Lisa Miller on As The World Turns. She would play the iconic role for most of the next 50 years until the show's cancellation in 2010. The character was also was used as the focal point of the primetime spin-off Our Private World in 1965.

In 1960, “Playhouse 90”, TV Anthology; last aired on CBS.

In 1963, R.C., “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, The Beatles launched the groupʹs first headline tour of England, their third British tour of the year, this time, co-headlining with Roy Orbison amd Gerry And The Pacemakers at the Grenada Theatre in Slough, England.

In 1963, The Kingsmen cut “Louie, Louie”

In 1965, Gene Roddenberry suggests 16 names including Kirk for Star Trek Capt.

In 1965, “THE BEST ON RECORD” DEAN MARTIN hosts an hour special on NBC featuring a number of recent GRAMMY winners. Highlights: The BEATLES, interviewed by PETER SELLERS sing “A HARD DAYʹS NIGHT”; LOUIS ARMSTRONG (“HELLO DOLLY”), GALE GARNETT (“WEʹLL SING IN THE SUNSHINE”), ROGER MILLER (“KING OF THE ROAD”, “DANG ME”). Also appearing: THE SWINGLE SINGERS (the group named the Best New Artist for '63), BILL COSBY, HENRY MANCINI

In 1966, “Strangers In The Night” album by Frank Sinatra was released

In 1968, R.C., “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, Tiny Timʹs warbly “Tiptoe through the Tulips” was released. An eventual top twenty hit, “Tiptoe” was a remake of a number one hit for Nick Lucas in 1929.

In 1968, “Yummy Yummy Yummy” by Ohio Express entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1968, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, the Steve Miller Blues Band, Grateful Dead, and Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin topped the bill at the Northern California Rock Festival in Santa Clara.

In 1969, Thru May 26; Apollo Ten blasts off with crew Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young, and Eugene A. Cernan; result: tested lunar module and docking procedure in lunar orbit.

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

In 1963, 😉🤣 “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “A Tribute To A King” by William Bell peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Ain't That A Shame” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baby Make Your Own Sweet Music” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Cowboys To Girls” by The Intruders peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do You Know The Way To San José” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Friends” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Got You On My Mind” by Cookie and His Cupcakes peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Heart” by Kenny Chandler peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Can Remember” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jennifer Eccles” by The Hollies peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Killer Joe” by Rocky Fellers peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love Is All Around” by The Troggs peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Reverend Mr. Black” by The Kingston Trio peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Rockin' Crickets” by The Rockin' Rebels peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “This Little Girl” by Dion peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tighten Up” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Two Kinds Of Teardrops” by Del Shannon peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, 😉🤣 “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Loving You Has Made Me Bananas” by Guy Marks peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Cabaret” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Holy Man” by Scott McKenzie peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Am The Man For You Baby” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Can't Believe I'm Losing You” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Look To Your Soul” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love In Them There Hills” by The Vibrations peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love Is All Around” by The Troggs peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Soul Train” by Classics IV peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “What A Day” by The Contrasts peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1968, “A Man Without Love (Quando M'innamoro)” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Can't Get Used To Losing You” by Andy Williams peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Casablanca” by Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Casanova / Chariot” by Petula Clark peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “My Way” by Eddie Cochran peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Soul Coaxing” by Raymond LeFèvre peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Two Kinds Of Teardrops” by Del Shannon peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “White Horses” by Jacky peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “Can't Get Used To Losing You” by Andy Williams peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jennifer Eccles” by The Hollies peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Legend Of Xanadu” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “Blume von Tahiti” by Gert Timmerman peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Buona notte bambino” by Rocco Granata or Willy Alberti or Angelo Biondi peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Générique l'oiseau (Belle et Sebastien)” by Daniel White peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hush” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “La La La” by Massiel peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Wonder Boy” by The Kinks peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Canale Grande Number One” by Peggy March peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ein Hoch der Liebe” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “In The Heat Of The Night” by Ray Charles peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jumbo” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “La La La” by Massiel peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lady Madonna” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sag es mir” by Emmerich Danzer peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Valleri” by The Monkees peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “La La La” by Massiel peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “La La La” by Massiel peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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