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In 1960, TV One is initiated in Auckland. This was the first television transmission in New Zealand.
In 1961, There was a new sound in the air this day as FM multiplex stereo broadcasting was enjoyed for the first time by listeners to FM radio in Schenectady, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The FCC would adopt the standard a year later.
In 1963, R.C., “El Watusi” by Ray Barreto peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, The Beatles release the single “Sweet Georgia Brown”/“Take Out Some Insurance On Me Baby”
In 1966, Laura Petrie displays her seemingly photographic memory while reading husband Robʹs memoirs, on “The Last Chapter,” the final episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Sheʹs able to remember all the events heʹs written about as if they were cheesy flashbacks on a television show.
In 1967, The Beatlesʹ album, “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band,” was released in the United Kingdom and the following day in the U.S. and was certified “gold” the same day of release. It topped the charts all over the world, holding the number one slot in Britain for 27 weeks and for 19 in America. It received four Grammys including Best Album.
In 1967, David Bowie released his self-titled debut album.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ed Sullivan marking the 20th anniversary of his show”. Other Articles: Liz Taylor, Wild Wild West
In 1968, R.C., “Jelly Jungle (Of Orange Marmalade)” by Lemon Pipers peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number one on the pop singles chart, an achievement due in part to the success of the film The Graduate.
In 1968, R.C., “Unwind” by Ray Stevens peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Six months after quitting Traffic, guitarist and songwriter Dave Mason re-joins the group
In 1968, The cult British television series “The Prisoner,” starring Patrick McGoohan as an ex-secret agent who finds himself trapped in a sinister, Orwellian village, had its American premiere on CBS.
In 1968, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: IRISH ROVERS (“UNICORN”)
In 1964, "The New Interns" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "The Daydreamer" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, 😉 “Jelly Jungle (Of Orange Marmalade)” by The Lemon Pipers peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Anyone For Tennis (Savage Seven Theme)” by Cream peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Brooklyn Roads” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Danger” by Vic Dana peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Do It Rat Now” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Forever” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hot Pastrami With Mashed Potatoes” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Love You Because” by Al Martino peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Will Always Think About You” by New Colony Six peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm Sorry” by Delfonics peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “If You Need Me” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “If You Need Me” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “It's My Party” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Let's Go Steady Again” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lonely Is The Name” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “May I Take A Giant Step (Into Your Heart)” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Patty Baby” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “River's Invitation” by Percy Mayfield peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “San Francisco Girls” by Fever Tree peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Sting Ray” by The Routers peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Teenage Heaven” by Johnny Cymbal peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “That's How Heartaches Are Made” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Last Leaf” by The Cascades peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Love Of My Man” by Theola Kilgore peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “These Arms Of Mine” by Otis Redding peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Two Faces Have I” by Lou Christie peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Unwind” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Baby Make Your Own Sweet Music” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Can I Carry Your Balloon?” by The Swampseeds peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Chain Gang” by Count Basie and His Orchestra With Jackie Wilson peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Congratulations” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cowboys To Girls” by The Intruders peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do You Know The Way To San José” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Friends” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can Remember” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Love You Because” by Al Martino peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Wish I Knew” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Were A Carpenter” by The Four Tops peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lazy Sunday Afternoon” by Small Faces peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Master Jack” by Four Jacks and A Jill peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Wear It On Our Face” by The Dells peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Do You Want To Know A Secret?” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Friends” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Let's Go Steady Again” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rainbow Chaser” by Nirvana peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “When We Were Young” by Solomon King peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Will Follow Him” by Little Peggy March peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Me, The Peaceful Heart” by Lulu peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “One Broken Heart For Sale” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Summer Holiday / Dancing Shoes” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Two Kinds Of Teardrops” by Del Shannon peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Il est cinq heures, Paris s'éveille” by Jacques Dutronc peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lazy Sunday” by Small Faces peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Take Time To Know Her” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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