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In 1964, First draft of Star Trekʹs pilot “The Cage” was released.
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, after returning to her bedroom Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) noticed the letter she wrote earlier sitting on the bed, despite remembering putting it in the drawer.
In 1966, The Beatles are awarded a Gold Record for the LP Yesterday…And Today.
In 1967, Primo Carnera died. On this date in 1933, Carnera defeated Jack Sharkey to win the heavyweight championship of the world.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Robert Wagner of It Takes a Thief”. Other Articles: Gunsmoke, Goldie Hawn
In 1968, Pink Floydʹs “A Saucerful of Secrets” album was released. The same day, Pink Floyd performed a free concert in Londonʹs Hyde Park with Jethro Tull and pop poet Roy Harper opening.
In 1968, R.C., “Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me” by Tiny Tim peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Tammy Wynette was at #1 on the US Country singles chart with "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, the song is a woman's perspective on the impending collapse of her marriage. The lyrics begin with an old parenting trick of spelling out words mothers and fathers hope their young children will not understand, they (the children) being not yet able to spell or comprehend the word's meaning. The original Tammy Wynette recording features in the films Five Easy Pieces and Brokeback Mountain.
In 1969, Shorty Long drowned when his boat capsizes off Sandwich Island in Ontario, Canada. He was 29 years old. Long did “Here Comes the Judge” as well as the origional version of “Devil With a Blue Dress.”
In 1960, "L'Avventura" opened in theaters in Italy
In 1960, "Strangers When We Meet" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "A Fine Madness" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Walk, Don't Run" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1963, 😉🤣 “Graduation Day” by Bobby "Boris" Pickett peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “America Is My Home” by James Brown peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Angel Of The Morning” by Merrilee Rush and The Turnabouts peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Back In Love Again” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Choo Choo Train” by The Box Tops peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Don't Try To Fight It, Baby” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Every Step Of The Way” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Forget-Me Not” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Get Him” by The Exciters peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Give Us Your Blessing” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Guilty” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hello Jim” by Paul Anka peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “If My Pillow Could Talk” by Connie Francis peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Let Me Be Lonely” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Licking Stick - Licking Stick” by James Brown peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mountain Of Love” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Old Smokey Locomotion” by Little Eva peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Poor Little Rich Girl” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Say Wonderful Things” by Patti Page peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Scarlett O'Hara” by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “String Along” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Doctor” by Mary Wells peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Horse (Tune van de Veronica Drive-In-Show)” by Cliff Nobles and Company peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of Summer” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Young Birds Fly” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Apologize” by Ed Ames peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Charlena” by Richie Knight and The Mid-Knights peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Choo Choo Train” by The Box Tops peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Harlem Lady” by Witness Inc. peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)” by The Temptations peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Randy” by The Happenings peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sleepy Joe” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “String Along / Gypsy Woman” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “This Guy's In Love With You” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Don't Know What You Mean To Me” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Tribute To A King” by William Bell peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Atlantis” by The Shadows peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Boy” by Lulu peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Falling” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Ice Cream Man” by The Tornados peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “It's Been Nice (Goodnight)” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time For Livin'” by The Association peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Bo Diddley” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Were A Carpenter” by The Four Tops peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Jezebel / Stage To Cimmaron” by Rob E.G. peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “U.S. Male / Stay Away” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jumpin' Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Year Is A Day” by Les Irresistibles peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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