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In 1963, The Rolling Stonesʹ first single, a cover of Chuck Berryʹs “Come On”/“I Wanna Be Loved”, was released by Decca in England.
In 1963, The Rolling Stonesʹ made the groupʹs first TV appearance, on the British show “Thank Your Lucky Stars.”
In 1965, Gemini Four completes 62 orbits and returns to Earth.
In 1965, Sony Corporation unveiled its brand new, consumer, home video tape recorder on this day. It sold for $995. Camera not included. (And only in black and white, yet.)
In 1965, Actress-comedian Judy Holliday, 43, died in New York.
In 1969, Johnny Cash, having the best year of his career, gets his own ABC variety show. Appearing with the Man in Black are wife June and her mother Maybelinne, and the rest of the Carter Family as well as the Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins and the Tennessee Three. It was also revived in 1976.
In 1969, R.C., “Grazing In The Grass” by Friends Of Distinction peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Running Bear” by Sonny James peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Tommy”, the Whoʹs two-record rock opera, entered the Billboard chart at #96. It would peak at number seven on July 26th but would soon fall back down. However, with the success of their follow-up album, “Live At Leeds”, “Tommy” shoots up to number four…It falls back down and surfaces once again for a 16 week stay in 1975 after the “Tommy” film is released! Roger Daltrey said that many believed he was Tommy.
In 1960, "Never Let Go" opened in movie theaters in the U.K.
In 1966, "Fireball 500" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, “Cissy Strut” by Meters peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Grazing In The Grass” by Friends Of Distinction peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Need You Now” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Threw It All Away” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Let's Dance” by Ola and The Janglers peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Man” by Otis Redding peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Morning Girl” by The Neon Philharmonic (U.S.) peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Rhythm Of The Rain” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Running Bear” by Sonny James peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Too Experienced” by Eddie Lovette peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Truckstop” by Jerry Smith peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Welcome Me Love” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Don't Want To Hear It Anymore / The Windmills Of Your Mind” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Need You Now” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Threw It All Away” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Man” by Otis Redding peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “More Today Than Yesterday” by Spiral Starecase peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Never Gonna Let Him Know” by Debbie Taylor peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Running Bear” by Sonny James peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sausalito” by Al Martino peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Some Velvet Morning” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Walls Fell Down” by The Marbles peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You Don't Need Me For Anything Anymore” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Are You Growing Tired Of My Love” by Status Quo peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Galveston” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Groovy Baby” by Microbe peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Threw It All Away” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boogaloo Party” by The Flamingos peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get Back / Don't Let Me Down” by The Beatles With Billy Preston / The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mendocino” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boxer / Baby Driver” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You've Made Me So Very Happy” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Let The Sun Shine In” by Marva Hodge and The Moody Sec peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mama Soul” by The Soul Survivors peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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