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The 60's Datebook for July 12

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In 1960, The Ohio Art Company introdiced the first Etch-A-Sketch for sale. Over 50 million units were sold during the next 25 years. Many believe that it became momʹs favorite toy because it was self-contained and so-o-o quiet. That was, until the kids shattered the toyʹs screen and dumped all that gooky, icky metallic powder all over the place. Then, there was PLENTY of noise! We keep a few Etch-A-Sketches around the office to keep us occupied during quiet time, in fact. The pictures we draw sometimes…

In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Roger (Louis Edmonds) encountered Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) on Widows' Hill and told her the story of its legend and history. Meanwhile, Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott) tried to learn what is troubling her father, Sam (David Ford).

In 1966, On The Guiding Light, Ed (Robert Gentry) found Bill (Ed Bryce) drunk at a bar.

In 1967, Walt Disneyʹs movie “The Gnome Mobile” opened in movie theaters.

In 1968, “To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With” album by Bill Cosby was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1968, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees married Samantha Juste…the British girl heʹd met on the set of a British TV show.

In 1969, Glen Campbell appeared as a special guest on this week's Johnny Cash ABC television music variety show along with Joe Tex and Jeannie C. Riley. Glenn performed "Some Day Little Girl" and "Take My Hand For Awhile".

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Mod Squad”. Other Articles: Frank Sinatra, Petticoat Junct.

In 1969, R.C., “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks. And no, itʹs not true that “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded a parody of it titled “In the Year 2727”!

In 1969, R.C., “Mrs. Robinson” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, R.C., “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart. It was banned by many top 40 AM radio stations who found the phrase “Christ, you know it ainʹt easy…” offensive and sacrilegious.

In 1967, "The Big Mouth" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "A Lovely Way to Die" was released by Universal Pictures; David Lowell Rich (director); Kirk Douglas, Sylva Koscina, Eli Wallach; Crime

In 1968, "Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1969, 😉 “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, 🤔 “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Baby, Don't Be Looking In My Mind” by Joe Simon peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Birds Of A Feather” by Joe South peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Didn't We” by Richard Harris peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky (From Now On)” by Lee Dorsey peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Turned You On” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” by Burt Bacharach peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Moments To Remember” by The Vogues peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Mrs. Robinson” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “My Little Chickadee” by The Foundations peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Days Of Sand and Shovels” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Prophecy Of Daniel and John The Devine” by Cowsills peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Wake Up” by Chambers Brothers peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “With Pen In Hand” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Don't Have To Walk In The Rain” by The Turtles peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Don't Wake Me Up In The Morning, Michael” by Peppermint Rainbow peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Early Morning” by The Collectors peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I'm Still A Struggling Man” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “It's My Thing” by Marva Whitney peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Love Me Tonight” by Tom Jones peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Manhattan Spiritual” by Sandy Nelson peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Moody Woman” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Mrs. Robinson” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “So I Can Love You” by The Emotions peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Days Of Sand and Shovels” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Feeling Is Right” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Minotaur” by Dick Hyman and His Electric Eclectics peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Why I Sing The Blues” by B.B. King peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “With Pen In Hand” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1969, “Break Away” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Hello Suzie” by Amen Corner peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Lights Of Cincinatti” by Scott Walker peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Tomorrow, Tomorrow” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Without Her” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Een klomp met een zeiltje” by Wilma peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Threw It All Away” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Loekie loekie” by Zoef Zoef and De Bevers peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Rhapsody In Blue” by Ekseption peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Spinning Wheel” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Man Of The World” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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