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In 1962, The original version of “Twist and Shout,” by “The Isley Brothers,” was released on Wand Records. It will rise to #17 on the pop chart. The song was revived two years later by “The Beatles,” whose version gained a new lease on life in 1986 after it was included on two film soundtracks — “Ferris Buellerʹs Day Off” and “Back to School.”
In 1963, An Emmy award (Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Childrenʹs Programming) is won for the “Walt Disneyʹs Wonderful World of Color” TV show.
In 1964, With “Petticoat Junction” in the running for a major convention itʹs sure be swell if Kate was at The Shady Rest hotel, and not trapped under a mine cave-in.
In 1966, R.C., “Paint It Black” by the Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1967, The Beatlesʹ “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” LP was rush released in the United Kingdom. It took the Fab Four only twelve hours to record their first album, “Please, Please Me”. It took the supergroup 700 hours to complete “Sergeant Pepperʹs”.
In 1969, Dick Cavett began a prime time summer TV series three nights a week on ABC. The critics said, “Itʹs two nights and three quarters of one too much for Cavett.” Within two years, ABC decided that Cavett would be the star of its late night offering five nights a week against — Johnny Carson. Guess who kept his job?
In 1960, "Wild River" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Mirage" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1962, “(I Was) Born To Cry” by Dion peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Adios Amigo” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Drum Stomp” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Everybody Loves Me But You” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Found A Love” by The Falcons peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Wish That We Were Married” by Ronnie and The Hi-Lites peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “If I Cried Every Time You Hurt Me” by Wanda Jackson peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let Me Be The One” by The Paris Sisters peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Love Can't Wait” by Marty Robbins peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Meet Me At The Twistin' Place” by Johnnie Morisette peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Night Train” by James Brown peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “P.T. 109” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Stranger On The Shore” by Mr. Acker Bilk peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Twistin' Matilda” by Jimmy Soul peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Uptown” by The Crystals peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Wolverton Mountain” by Claude King peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Good Luck Charm” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let's Talk About Love” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Love Letters” by Ketty Lester peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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