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In 1960, Walt Disneyʹs movie “The Sign Of Zorro” opened in movie theaters.
In 1962, Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin and John Anglin, prisoners at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, staged an escape, leaving the island on a makeshift raft. They were never found or heard from again.
In 1963, President JFK says segregation is morally wrong and that it is “time to act”
In 1964, Manfred Mann record “Do Wah Diddy Diddy”
In 1964, Queen Elizabeth ordered The Beatles to her birthday party. They did under protest.
In 1964, Plenty of fans and rain greeted The Beatles as they arrived in Australia on tour.
In 1965, Buck Owens had the #1 country album with I've Got A Tiger By The Tail. Owens later said he got the idea for "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail" after seeing an Esso gas station sign with the company's slogan at the time, "Put a tiger in your tank."
In 1965, The Beatles are named to the Order of the British Empire on the Queen Elizabeth IIʹs birthday honours list published this day. Night: Brian flies to Blackpool to see Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas play at the North Pier Theatre. Before leaving, he orders flowers for the parents of each Beatle, to coincide with the lifting of the news embargo that the Beatles have been awarded the MBE.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones release the live album, “Got Live If You Want It.” The screams from the audience nearly drowned out the music.
In 1966, 06 x 11 = 66
In 1966, Janis Joplin made her first appearance on stage on this day. Joplin appeared at the Avalon ballroom in San Francisco. She began her professional career at the age of 23 with Big Brother and The Holding Company. The group was a sensation at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. “Piece of My Heart” was the only hit to chart for the group in 1968. Big Brother and The Holding Company disbanded in 1972, though Joplin continued in a solo career with hits such as “Down on Me”, “Me and Bobby McGee”. Janis 'Pearl' Joplin died of a heroin overdose in Hollywood in October, 1970. The movie “The Rose” starring Bette Midler was inspired by the life of the rock star.
In 1966, Jim Backus is spanning the globe to bring America a variety of variety acts from the fairs, festivals and occasional castles of Europe in the CBS summer replacement series “Continental Showcase.”
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Gilliganʹs Island: Tina Louise, Bob Denver, Alan Hale”. Other Articles: Dragnet
In 1966, R.C., “(Iʹm A) Road Runner” by Jr. Walker and The All-Stars peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “I Am A Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number three on the pop singles chart; Paul Anderson parodied it into “I Am A Squid” in 1995.
In 1966, R.C., “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Itʹs not only their third song to top Billboard Magazineʹs Hot 100…but the 200th number one hit during the rock era
In 1966, R.C., “Sloop John B.” by The Beach Boys peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1966, The very first scenes for Dark Shadows were taped.
In 1966, “Roger is dead.” Well.not really. European media mistakenly reported the death of WHO lead singer ROGER DALTREY. In actuality, it was guitarist Pete Townshend who was only injured in a car accident a few days earlier.
In 1966, European radio stations falsely reported that Roger Daltrey of The Who was dead. The truth was that Pete Townshend had minor injuries from a car accident a few days earlier and the stations reported bad information.
In 1969, R.C., “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Space Oddity” single by David Bowie was released to coincide with the lunar landing of Apollo Eleven later in the month.
In 1964, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "Rascal" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The First Time" was released by Paramount Pictures; Peter Deuel (director); Robert F. Simon, Beverly Garland, Linda Evans; Comedy; Drama
In 1966, “(I'm A) Road Runner” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “A Cottage For Sale” by Little Willie John peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Come Running Back” by Dean Martin peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Count Down” by Dave 'Baby' Cortez peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Dutchman's Gold” by Walter Brennan peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Am A Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “La Montana (If She Should Come To You)” by Roger Williams peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “National City” by Joiner, Arkansas Junior High School Band peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Oh Little One” by Jack Scott peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “One Too Many Mornings” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take Some Time Out For Love” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The More I See You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Way Of A Clown” by Teddy Randazzo peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “There's No Living Without Your Loving” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Think” by James Brown peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Wiederseh'n” by Al Martino peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, 😉🤣 “My Old Man's A Dustman (Ballad Of...Disposal Officer)” by Lonnie Donegan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Backstage” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Band Of Gold” by Mel Carter peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Distant Drums” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Gloria” by King Beezz peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Am A Rock” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Drops” by Barry Allen peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart” by The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Me With All Of Your Heart” by The Bachelors peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love's Made A Fool Of You” by Bobby Fuller peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Remember The Rain” by Bob Lind peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Swingin' School / Ding-A-Ling” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The 'A' Team” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Big Hurt” by Del Shannon peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Twinkle Toes” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You're The One” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Baby Baby Bye Bye” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Baby My Heart” by The Crickets peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Burning Bridges” by Jack Scott peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Come On Home” by Wayne Fontana peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Eight Miles High” by The Byrds peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Goodnight Sweet Prince” by Mr. Acker Bilk peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Green Jeans” by Flee-Rekkers peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Feel A Cry Coming On” by Hank Locklin peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Love You” by Paul and Barry Ryan peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Lucky Five” by Russ Conway peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Once There Was A Time / Not Responsible” by Tom Jones peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Paper Roses” by Maureen Evans peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Promises” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Shazam” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Sweet Dreams” by Dave Sampson peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “The Urge” by Freddy Cannon peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “You'll Never Know What You're Missing” by Emile Ford and The Checkmates peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “How Does That Grab You, Darlin'?” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Substitute” by The Who peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Yes Indeed I Do” by Lonnie Lee and The Leemen peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “A Voice In The Wilderness” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “If You Leave Me” by The Golden Earrings peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Leila” by Die Regento Stars mit Bruno Majcherek peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Oh Carol” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Oh Carol” by The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Stuck On You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take It Or Leave It” by The Searchers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “That's Nice” by Neil Christian peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters or The Jets [NL] peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Why Don't You Take It / My Love Is Growing” by The Motions peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Paint It, Black” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Pretty Flamingo” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Stuck On You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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