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In 1960, Walt Disneyʹs movie “Pollyanna” opened in movie theaters.
In 1962, R.C., “Deep In The Heart Of Texas” by Duane Eddy peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “The John Birch Society” by The Chad Mitchell Trio peaked at #99 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Liberty Valance (The Man Who Shot)” by Gene Pitney entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1962, Actress Marilyn Monroe sang a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday to You” to guest-of-honor President John F. Kennedy during a star-studded Democratic fundraiser at New Yorkʹs Madison Square Garden (the third of four arenas to bear that name).
In 1962, Democrats staged a fundraiser in New Yorkʹs Madison Square Garden that was billed as a birthday salute to President Kennedy, during which actress Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday to You” for the guest of honor.
In 1965, FBI agents visit Wand Records investigating the lyrics to “Louie Louie”.
In 1965, “King Of The Road” single by Roger Miller was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song was Millerʹs biggest hit record. It was also Al Bundyʹs (Married…With Children) favorite song in his old car. It got to number four on the charts and stayed on for twelve weeks. It was a number one country music hit, as well. Miller, a country singer, humorist, guitarist and composer from Forth Worth, Texas, and raised in Oklahoma, went to Nashville, Tennessee, in the mid 1950s to begin a songwriting career. He wrote songs and played drums for Faron Young in 1962, then won what was an unprecedented six Grammy Awards in 1965, had his own TV show in 1966; wrote “Little Green Apples”, a huge hit for O.C. Smith and had five tunes in the top ten in 1968. To top it off, he composed the music for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Big River” in 1985.
In 1966, BEATLES FILM VIDEOS Promotional films for their new single “PAPERBACK WRITER” and “RAIN” were shot in Color for Americaʹs “ED SULLIVAN SHOW” and Black and White for the BBC (which hadnʹt gone color yet)…are produced at EMI Studios in London
In 1967, COVER OF “TIME” JOHNNY CARSON…inside, an article titled “THE MIDNIGHT IDOL”, where itʹs noted how heʹd just attained Million Dollar salary status, while having to compete with ABCʹs new competition, JOEY BISHOP
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) disappeared from Collinsport Hospital.
In 1967, The Summer of Love flowers in Britain as Brian Epstein hosts a media listening party for The Beatlesʹ forthcoming Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, rush-released May 26 ahead of its June 1 release date. Linda Eastman attends as a photographer.
In 1969, “The Big Valley”, TV Western Drama; last aired on ABC.
In 1969, “Tommy” album by The Who was released
In 1969, The Beatlesʹ single “Get Back” is awarded a gold record for sales over one million; within a week it hits number one in the U.S.
In 1960, "Crack in the Mirror" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1960, "Pollyanna" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1962, “Blues (Stay Away From Me)” by Ace Cannon peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Caterina” by Perry Como peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Count Every Star” by Linda Scott peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Deep In The Heart Of Texas” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Dream” by Dinah Washington peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Drummin' Up A Storm” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Funny Way Of Laughin'” by Burl Ives peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Hearts” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Here Comes That Feelin'” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I'll Take You Home” by Corsairs peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Imagine That” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Jane, Jane, Jane” by The Kingston Trio peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “King Of Clowns” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Most People Get Married” by Patti Page peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Quando, Quando, Quando” by Pat Boone peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “She Cried” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out)” by Ernie Maresca peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Tell Me” by Dick and Deedee peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “You Are Mine” by Frankie Avalon peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉🤣 “Nut Rocker” by B. Bumble and The Stingers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Johnny Angel” by Patti Lynn peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “King Of Clowns” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “When My Little Girl Is Smiling” by Jimmy Justice peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉🤣 “Nut Rocker” by B. Bumble and The Stingers peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Slow Twistin' / La Paloma Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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