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In 1961, R.C., “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, Walt Disneyʹs movie “The Parent Trap” opened in movie theaters.
In 1963, One of Hollywoodʹs costliest failures, 20th Century Foxʹs “Cleopatra,” starring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and Rex Harrison, and costing $40 million, premiered at the Rivoli in New York.
In 1963, The Beach Boys record “Surfer Girl” and “Little Deuce Coupe”
In 1963, “The Perry Como Show” (TV Variety) aka Chesterfield Supper Club, Kraft Music Hall, aired for the last time on NBC after 14½ years.
In 1963, “The U.S. Steel Hour” (TV Anthology) aired for the last time on CBS after 9½ years.
In 1964, South African black nationalist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison along with seven other people, including Walter Sisulu, for committing sabotage against the apartheid regime (all were eventually released, Mandela in 1990).
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #36. “A Nose By Any Other Name”. A fall from a coconut tree gives Gilligan an inflated nose and a deflated ego. When Gilligan decides he wants the Professor to perform plastic surgery on his nose, the Professor pretends to perform the surgery, and instead, relies on the recuperation time behind the bandages to allow the swelling to go down. When the bandages are finally removed, Gilligan decides he is happy with his old nose! This is the last episode filmed in black and white.
In 1965, R.C., “Back In My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Engine Engine Number Nine” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Big Bang theory of the creation of the universe is supported by the announcement of the discovery of new celestial bodies know as blue galaxies. Of course, Will discovered another theory in space regarding some crooning sound coming from outside the galaxy. Thatʹs right. He discovered the Big Bing Theory. (GROAN).
In 1965, The Rolling Stones released “(I Canʹt Get No) Satisfaction”
In 1965, Under protest, the Beatles are named members of the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” (MBE), an award previously reserved for military heroes, by the Queen, and in October they are presented with medals at Buckingham Palace. John Lennon returned his medal in 1969.
In 1966, The Dave Clark Five made a record twelfth appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” on CBS-TV.
In 1967, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Loving v. Virginia, unanimously struck down state laws prohibiting interracial marriages, ruling that such laws violated the Fourteenth Amendment.
In 1963, "Cleopatra," starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison and Richard Burton, premieres at the Rivoli Theatre in New York City. Its staggering production costs nearly bankrupted Twentieth Century Fox and the adulterous affair between Taylor and Burton made the publicity even worse. Cleopatra marked the only instance that a film would be the highest-grossing film of a year while still losing money, thus establishing it as, at the time, the biggest box office disaster in cinema history. The film's terrible reception harmed the reputation of director Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who had an esteemed career for directing classics like A Letter to Three Wives, All About Eve, Julius Caesar, The Barefoot Contessa, Guys and Dolls, and Suddenly, Last Summer. It effectively destroyed the career of its well-known producer Walter Wanger, who never worked in Hollywood or on another film again; he died five years later at the age of 74 of a heart attack. Much of the blame of the film's failures could be pointed at Taylor's super-diva personality, her and Burton's adulterous affair, and the studio's inadequate management. It wouldn't be until two years later that Rodgers and Hammerstein's adaptation of The Sound of Music would help rescue Fox from bankruptcy by becoming one of the highest-grossing motion pictures of all time.
In 1968, "Rosemary's Baby" was released by William Castle Productions; Roman Polanski (director); Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon; Horror
In 1968, "Speedway" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Norman Taurog (director); Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby; Musical; Action
In 1968, "The Sweet Ride" was released by 20th Century Fox; Harvey Hart (director); Tony Franciosa, Jacqueline Bisset, Michael Sarrazin; Drama
In 1969, "Blue Movie" was released by Colorama Films; Andy Warhol (director); Viva, Joe Dallesandro, Geri Miller; Erotic
In 1965, “Ain't It A Shame” by Major Lance peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Back In My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Bring It On Home To Me” by The Animals peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Concrete and Clay” by Unit Four Plus Two peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Crying In The Chapel” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Engine Engine #9” by Roger Miller peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Is This What I Get For Loving You” by The Ronettes peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Almost Tomorrow” by Jimmy Velvet peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)” by The O'Jays peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Something You Got” by Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tears Keep On Falling” by Jerry Vale peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Were Only Fooling” by Vic Damone peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Want You” by The Pussycats peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Just Once In My Life” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “S.O.S. (Sweet On Susie)” by Kenny Chandler peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Talk About Love” by Adam Faith and The Roulettes peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Back In My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Trains and Boats and Planes” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hawaiian Wedding Song” by Julie Rogers peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Belong With You / Trouble In Mind” by Laurie Allen and Bobby Bright peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rockin' Robin / Baby What's Wrong” by The Henchmen peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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