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The 60's Datebook for June 16

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In 1960, Alfred Hitchcockʹs “Psycho” starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh premiered at the DeMille and Baronet theaters in New York. Donʹt forget to play that screechy theme on your violin while youʹre announcing this entry!

In 1962, R.C., “(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, “College Bowl”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS, moved to NBC.

In 1963, “McKeever And The Colonel”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1965, Hermanʹs Hermits earned their first gold record with “Mrs. Brown Youʹve Got A Lovely Daughter”.

In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG Highlights: GERRY and THE PACEMAKERS (“FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY”), PETULA CLARK (“IN LOVE”), EVERLY BROTHERS (“CATHYʹS CLOWN”), GARY LEWIS and THE PLAYBOYS (“COUNT ME IN”)

In 1966, Dan Rowan and Dick Martin are the hosts of “The Dean Martin Summer Show” (or “The Rowan and Martin Show”) an NBC summer replacement series. Supporting players include Dom DeLuise and Lainie Kazan.

In 1967, Booker T and the MGs, Country Joe and the Fish, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Who, Otis Redding, the Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield, Canned Heat, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, The Association, and Hugh Masekela drew 50,000 people to the fairgrounds in Monterey, California, for the three-day Monterey Pop Festival. It was the first of the 1960s great rock fests. The performers played for free. It was filmed as “Monterey Pop” and became a rock movie classic. (FYI: THE BEACH BOYS were offered top billing for this show, but Brian Wilsonʹs personal problems led to their turning it down).

In 1968, “Animal World”, TV Nature, by Bill Burrud, spanned 20 years on and off on NBC, CBS, ABC, IND, and Disney, debut on NBC.

In 1968, Janis Joplin, Steve Miller and Santana played a benefit concert at Bill Grahamʹs Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco.

In 1969, “Ballad Of John and Yoko” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1969, “Gitarzan” single by Ray Stevens was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1969, TVʹS “JIMMIE RODGERS SHOW” Singer best known for his number one hit “HONEYCOMB” begins a summer variety series on CBS (filling CAROL BURNETTʹs timeslot, and co-starring some of her cast members, including HARVEY KORMAN and LYLE WAGGONER)

In 1960, "Psycho" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1967, "The Reluctant Astronaut" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, 😉 “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Balboa Blue” by The Marketts peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Dancin' The Strand” by Maureen Gray peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Don't Play That Song (You Lied)” by Ben E. King peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Follow That Dream” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “How Can I Meet Her?” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “How Is Julie” by The Lettermen peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Marianna” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “When I Get Through With You” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Cindy's Birthday” by Johnny Crawford peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Johnny Get Angry” by Joanie Sommers peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Funny Way Of Laughin'” by Burl Ives peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “How Can I Meet Her?” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “I Don't Know Why” by Eden Kane peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Jezebel” by Marty Wilde peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Lonely City” by John Leyton peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Lover Please / You Know What I Mean” by The Vernons Girls peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, 😉 “Old Rivers” by Walter Brennan peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Conscience” by James Darren peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Dear One” by Larry Finnegan peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Today's Teardrops” by Col Joye and The Joy Boys peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “I'm Lookin' Out The Window” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

The 60's Datebook for June 16

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U.S. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

U.K. 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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