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In 1961, Just when you thought it couldnʹt get more exciting, NBCʹs Today Show adds Edwin Newman as its news anchor.
In 1961, R.C., “Cupid” by Sam Cooke peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, Bob Dylan release “Like a Rolling Stone”
In 1965, R.C., “Set Me Free” by The Kinks peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “What The World Needs Now Is Love” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Beach Boysʹ “California Girls” was released.
In 1965, The Animals entered the British pop music charts for the first time with “Weʹve Gotta Get Out Of This Place.”
In 1967, Jefferson Airplaneʹs second album “Surrealistic Pillow” is certified gold thanks to the top ten hits, “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.”
In 1967, The Beatles appear on front cover of magazine “Life” (Asia Edition), with the headline: “The New Far-Out Beatles.”
In 1967, The Beatles, Brian Epstein, and many others signed a petition in The Times calling for the legalization of marijuana.
In 1969, Actress-turned-singer Jennifer Lopez, who got her big break playing slain singer Selena in a film of the same name, was born.
In 1969, Muhammad Ali is convicted for refusing induction in U.S. Army on appeal.
In 1969, Apollo Eleven returned to Earth, ending its historic moon-landing mission. After the spacecraftʹs splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were flown by helicopter to the recovery ship USS Hornet.
In 1968, "Anzio" was released by Columbia Pictures; Edward Dmytryk (director); Robert Mitchum, Peter Falk, Arthur Kennedy; War
In 1965, “Buster Browne” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “If You Really Want Me To, I'll Go” by Ron-Dels peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Just A Little Bit Too Late” by Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Marie” by The Bachelors peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Set Me Free” by The Kinks peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Silver Threads and Golden Needles” by Jody Miller peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “What The World Needs Now Is Love” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Never Been In Love Like This Before” by Unit Four Plus Two peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(Such An) Easy Question” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Justine” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Operator” by Brenda Holloway peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ride Your Pony” by Lee Dorsey peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Seventh Son” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Theme From 'A Summer Place'” by The Lettermen peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Watermelon Man” by Gloria Lynne peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cry To Me” by The Pretty Things peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tossin' and Turnin'” by The Ivy League peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Wake Up My Mind” by The Uglys peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Fernando, Alfredo en José (Santo Domingo)” by Ria Valk peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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