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In 1962, Jackie Robinson, Bob Feller, Bill McKechnie, and Edd Roush were inducted into the Hall of Fame. ROBINSON hit .311 in his ten year career and stole 197 bases. FELLER pitched three no-hitters and owned a share of the major league record with twelve one-hitters. McKECHNIE played eleven years but was elected as a manager. He was the only one to win pennants with three different National League teams. ROUSH hit .323 in an 18 year career.
In 1964, R.C., “A Hard Dayʹs Night” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Beatles released the single “Help!”/“Iʹm Down” in the U.K.
In 1965, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: KINKS (“YOU REALLY GOT ME”, “SET ME FREE”), JIMMY VELVET
In 1966, Frank Sinatra hit the top of the pop album chart this day with his “Strangers in the Night”. It was the first number one Sinatra LP since 1960. The albumʹs title song had made it to number one on the pop singles chart on July 2nd.
In 1966, Napoleon XIV released “Theyʹre Coming to Take Me Away, Ha! Haaa!” It became a classic on the Doctor Demento radio show occasionally hitting the Funny Five dozens and dozens of times since its release well into the 1990s.
In 1966, R.C., “Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band)” by Ray Stevens peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “I Love Onions” by Susan Christie peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Iʹm A Nut” by Leroy Pullins peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “The Pied Piper” by Crispian Saint Peters peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “You Canʹt Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd” by Roger Miller peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Wrestler Freddie Blassie won his fifth world championship belt. Iʹm not sure which pencil-neck geek he pinned though.
In 1969, R.C., “Honky Tonk Woman” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1969, James Brown walks out of Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yortyʹs office when the mayor fails to show up at 10 a.m. as promised. Yorty was going to present Brown with a proclamation declaring James Brown Day.
In 1967, "Chuka" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "Castle Keep" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “Freddie Feelgood (and His Funky Little Five Piece Band)” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “I Love Onions” by Susan Christie peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “I'm A Nut” by Leroy Pullins peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “You Can't Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd” by Roger Miller peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ain't Gonna Cry No More” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Be-Bop-A-Lula” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Happy Summer Days” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hey You Little Boo Ga Loo” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hot Shot” by The Buena Vistas peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I Can't Help It” by Adam Wade peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Only Have Eyes For You” by The Lettermen peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “I'm Sorry” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Is A Bluebird Blue” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Johnny Freedom” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Josephine” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Laura's Theme From 'Dr. Zhivago'” by Roger Williams peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Letters” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Not Responsible” by Tom Jones peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Painter” by Lou Christie peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Past, Present and Future” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Pennies From Heaven” by The Skyliners peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Teenager's Prayer” by Joe Simon peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tell Her” by Dean Parrish peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Impossible Dream (The Quest)” by Jack Jones peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Work Song” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “When Will I Be Loved” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Wouldn't Listen” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉 “Popsicle” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “1,000 Miles Away” by Little Caesar and The Consuls peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “1-2-5” by The Haunted peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “All These Things” by The Uniques peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Can I Trust You?” by The Bachelors peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Grim Reaper Of Love” by The Turtles peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hey Joe” by Leaves peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “He” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Image Of A Girl” by Safaris peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ninety-Nine and A Half (Won't Do)” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Oh Yeah” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Please Help Me, I'm Falling” by Hank Locklin peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Tell Laura I Love Her” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Pied Piper” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “A Place In The Sun” by The Shadows peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Can I Trust You?” by The Bachelors peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Getaway” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Gave Me Somebody To Love” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Younger Girl” by Critters peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Happy-Go-Lucky-Me” by Paul Evans peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1960, “My Home Town” by Paul Anka peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Strangers In The Night” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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