In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Fred MacMurray”. Other Articles: Harry Reasoner, Eva Marie Saint
In 1966, The Supremes releasd the single “You Canʹt Hurry Love”
In 1966, MONKEES RECORD “LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE” Written by TOMMY BOYCE and BOBBY HART and destined to be the MONKEES first number one hit, the song is recorded on this date at RCA Studios in Los Angeles. MICKY DOLENZ sang lead on the final version, though Boyce and Hart actually had all four of the members try their hand at the song. Unfortunately these alternate takes were erased by Colgems records. “MARY MARY” was also done at this session. “(IʹM NOT YOUR) STEPPING STONE” was recorded the next day.
In 1966, Ted Williams and Casey Stengel were inducted into the Hall of Fame. WILLIAMS was the last player to hit over .400 and still holds the all-time record by reaching base on more than 48 percent of his trips to the plate. STENGEL managed teams to an unprecedented ten pennants and five world series. The five year waiting period was waived for Stengel who would turn 76 five days later.
In 1967, The Beatles took out an advertisement in the London Times urging the British government to legalize marijuana.
In 1968, On Peyton Place, Rodney Harrington (Ryan O'Neal) was brought into the emergency room following his motorcycle crash.
In 1960, "The Entertainer" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1964, “Hey Harmonica Man” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Still Get Jealous” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Share Your Love With Me” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Ferris Wheel” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Try It Baby” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Alone With You” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “As Long As I'm Sure Of You” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Can't You See That She's Mine” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Good Times” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Believe” by The Bachelors peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Larry” by The Allen Sisters peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “She's My Girl” by Bobby Shafto peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're My World” by Cilla Black peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tous les garçons et les filles” by Françoise Hardy peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Long Tall Sally” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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