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In 1960, “The Steve Allen Show”, TV Variety, last aired on NBC.
In 1962, The Beatles, after an unsuccessful audition for Decca Records, auditioned for EMI producer George Martin, a producer at EMI, in London. Among the songs performed that night (a 7-10pm session) were the Lennon-McCartney numbers “LOVE ME DO”, “PS I LOVE YOU” and “ASK ME WHY” After listening to a playback of the audition tapes, Martin said, “Theyʹre pretty awful.” The following month, he signed them on to EMIʹs Parlophone label and became their producer throughout the Beatlesʹ career. The Beatles record “Besame Mucho” with Peter Best on drums. Martin would be the groups arranger and producer through 1969.
In 1964, A full page ad taken out in six music trades by anonymous advertisers reads “in the public interest, watch the Rolling Stones crush the Beatles!”
In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Amanda Blake”. Other Articles: Fugitive, Ozzie and Harriet
In 1964, R.C., “Do You Love Me” by Dave Clark Five peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, The Beatles arrive in the Netherlands.
In 1964, Buck Owensʹ “Together Again” takes him to number one again on the Billboard country chart
In 1965, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: HERMANʹS HERMITS (“MRS. BROWN YOUʹVE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER”, “IʹM HENRY THE VIII, I AM”)
In 1966, Art Wallace completed the final draft of the first episode script for Dark Shadows.
In 1966, It was 6:06:06 on 6-6-66
In 1966, “Till Death Us Do Part” began airing on BBC1
In 1968, The Rolling Stones add the lyrics “…who killed the Kennedys…” to “Sympathy for the Devil” after the death of Robert Kennedy.
In 1969, Joe Namath quits football after Pete Rozelle, the football commissioner, orders him to sell his interest in a bar.
In 1969, Rod Stewart, lead singer for the Jeff Beck Group, signs a solo recording contract with Mercury Records.
In 1964, “Chapel Of Love” by Dixie Cups peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do You Love Me?” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Every Little Bit Hurts” by Brenda Holloway peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Skeeter Davis peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Tracey Dey peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Knew It All The Time” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Kiko” by Jimmy McGriff peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Once Upon A Time” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “One Way Love” by The Drifters peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “P.S. I Love You” by The Beatles peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “That's Really Some Good” by Carla Thomas and Rufus Thomas peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Three Window Coupe” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Trouble I've Had” by Clarence Ashe peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Wrong For Each Other” by Andy Williams peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Tracey Dey or Skeeter Davis peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm The One” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Guy” by Mary Wells peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Three Window Coupe” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Suspicion” by Terry Stafford peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Rise and Fall Of Flingel Bunt” by The Shadows peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Walkin' The Dog” by The Dennisons peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Carol” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Invisible Tears” by Ned Miller peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Little Children” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do You Love Me Anymore” by Helge Nilsen and The Stringers peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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