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The 60's Datebook for May 20

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In 1964, The movie “Viva Las Vegas” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, Buster Mathis beats future world heavyweight champion Joe Frazer on points at trials in Flushing, New York, to qualify for U.S. Olympic boxing team; Mathis injures thumb, replaced by Frazier who wins gold medal.

In 1966, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of the Who, tired of waiting for the late John Entwistle and Keith Moon, go on stage at the Ricky Tick Club in Windsor, England. They play a set with the bass player and drummer of the local band that opened the show. When Moon and Entwistle get there in the middle of the set, Townshend smacks Moon on the head with his guitar. Moon quits the band — for a week.

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix signs his first American record contract with Reprise Records. He and his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, have already released records on the Polydor and Track labels in Britain.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “Andy Griffith and Anita Corsaut of The Andy Griffith Show”. Other Articles: Chris George, Dawn Welles

In 1967, R.C., “Friday On My Mind” by The Easybeats peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Groovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, In England, “A Day in the Life” by the Beatles was banned from airplay on the BBC due to “explicit drug references”; later in the day, Lennon, McCartney and Starr taped an interview for the BBCʹs “Where Itʹs At” program and, although they played three tracks from the “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” LP, “A Day in the Life” wasnʹt one of them.

In 1967, Jerry Reed made his country chart debut with “Guitar Man”

In 1969, On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

In 1964, "Black Like Me" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, "The Brass Bottle" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, "Rhino!" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, "Viva Las Vegas" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1961, 😉 “Bonanza” by Al Caiola and His Orchestra peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “(It Never Happens) In Real Life” by Chuck Jackson peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Beautiful Story” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “A Cross Stands Alone” by Jimmy Witter peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Be My Boy” by The Paris Sisters peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Beat The Clock” by The McCoys peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Flaming Star” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Friday On My Mind” by The Easybeats peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Groovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Make Him Love Me” by Barbara Lewis peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'm In The Mood For Love” by The Chimes peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Lost You” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “In Between Tears” by Lenny Miles peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Just For Old Time's Sake” by The McGuire Sisters peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Kissin' Game” by Dion peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Little Games” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Lullaby Of The Leaves” by The Ventures peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Making Memories” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Melancholy Music Man” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Babe” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “One Hurt Deserves Another” by Raeletts peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Some Kind Of Wonderful” by The Drifters peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Continental Walk” by Hank Ballard peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Whole World Is A Stage” by Fantastic Four peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Time, Time” by Ed Ames peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What Will I Tell My Heart” by The Harptones peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Yellow Balloon” by Yellow Balloon peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Happy Jack” by The Who peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't You Care” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Got To Have You Back” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's All Over Now” by Casinos peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Little Games” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Live” by Merry-Go-Round peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Back Pages” by The Byrds peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Love For You” by Little Caesar and The Consuls peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “On A Carousel” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Out Of Left Field” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Portrait Of My Love” by The Tokens peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Precious Memories” by Romeos peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Happening” by The Supremes peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Rebel - Johnny Yuma” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Travelin' Man / Hello Mary Lou” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Yellow Balloon” by Yellow Balloon peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You're All I Need” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Mother-In-Law” by Ernie K-Doe peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Birds and Bees” by Warm Sounds peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Dedicated To The One I Love” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Easy Going Me” by Adam Faith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings” by Tom Jones peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Love Of Money” by The Blackwells peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “On The Rebound” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Top Forty, News, Weather and Sports” by Mark Dinning peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Blue Moon” by The Marcels peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Runaway” by Del Shannon peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Undecided” by The Master's Apprentices peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Bernadette” by The Four Tops peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Dedicated To The One I Love” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Der rote Tango” by Die Regenpfeifer peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “In A Little Spanish Town” by The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Surrender” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wheels” by The String-A-Longs peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “A Man and A Woman” by Le Grand Orchestre de Paul Mauriat peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Man In The Woods” by Andy Fisher peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Friday On My Mind” by The Easybeats peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Happy Together” by The Turtles peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “L'amour est bleu” by Vicky peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Spend The Night Together” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Penny Lane” by The Beatles peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Puppet On A String” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Touch Me Touch Me” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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