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In 1960, R.C., “Alley-Oop” by Hollywood Argyles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini”, by Brian Hyland entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1960, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Harper Leeʹs Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about childhood innocence and racial injustice in a small Southern town during the Great Depression, was first published by J.B. Lippincott and Company.
In 1962, The Telstar I communications satellite transmitted the first worldwide TV show from Britain and France.
In 1964, R.C., “Memphis” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, The first 7-11 convenience store opened its doors. It was called a convenience store because of its extended hours: from 7am to 11pm. And theyʹre buying at seven/eleven.
In 1966, “The Newlywed Game”, TV Game Show, debut on ABC; young couples embarrass the heck out of each other with the hope of winning…a refrigerator! BOB EUBANKS hosted this comedy based daytime quiz, from the same creator (Chuck Barris) that thought up the “DATING GAME”. Matching newly married couples in a question and answer game to determine how much they really know about their mate…(its original version lasted 8½ years, and was revived during the 1980s for syndication)
In 1967, Kenny Rogers formed The First Edition this day, just one day after he and members Thelma Camacho, Mike Settle and Terry Williams left The New Christy Minstrels. The First Edition hosted a syndicated TV variety show in 1972. Hits made popular by the group include: “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)”, “But You Know I Love You”, “Ruby, Donʹt Take Your Love to Town”, “Ruben James”, and “Somethingʹs Burning”.
In 1967, On The COVER OF LOOK Magazine: JOHNNY CARSON: “Why heʹs still Champ”…That same issue also includes the final joint interview given by SPENCER TRACY and KATHARINE HEPBURN (just prior to TRACYʹs death a few weeks earlier).
In 1968, On Another World, Dr. Clader told Russ (Sam Groom) and Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) that Rachel had lost the baby.
In 1969, David Bowie released his album “Space Oddity” which garnered little interest at first.
In 1969, The Rolling Stones released the single “Honky Tonk Women”/“You Canʹt Always Get What You Want.”
In 1969, "The Lost Man" was released by Universal Pictures; Robert Alan Aurthur (director); Sidney Poitier, Joanna Shimkus, Al Freeman Jr.; Crime
In 1964, 😉 “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “A Little Toy Balloon” by Danny Williams peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Alone With You” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Don't Throw Your Love Away” by The Searchers peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hickory, Dick and Doc” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If You See My Love” by Lenny Welch peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Jamaica Ska” by The Ska Kings peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Kick That Little Foot, Sally Ann” by Round Robin peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Lazy Elsie Molly” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Like Columbus Did” by The Reflections peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Memphis” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Heart Skips A Beat” by Buck Owens peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Oh, Rock My Soul” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Remember Me” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Lazy Elsie Molly” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Memphis” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hold Me” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Kissin' Cousins” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Near You” by The Migil 5 peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The One To Cry” by Escorts peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Why Not Tonight” by The Mojos peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Long Tall Sally / Boys / I Call Your Name” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta El Sol)” by Ray Charles Singers peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Long Tall Sally” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Twist and Shout” by The Beatles peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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