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The 60's Datebook for July 29

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In 1960, The first American Football League preseason game is played in Buffalo, New York. The Boston Patriots, led by quarterback Butch Songin, beat the Bills 28-7 before 16,474 fans at War Memorial Stadium.

In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan)”. Other Articles: The Nelson Family

In 1963, AT THE MOVIES “BEACH PARTY” (Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello); “DONOVANʹS REEF” (John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Jack Warden, Elizabeth Allen); “HOW THE WEST WAS WON” (Henry Fonda, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, John Wayne, Richard Widmark); “HUD” (Paul Newman, Patricia Neal -in an Oscar winning role); “SUMMER MAGIC” (Hayley Mills, Burl Ives); and a double-feature “THE LIST OF ADRIAN MESSENGER” (George C. Scott, Dana Wynter) with “HOT HORSE” (Dan Rowan, Dick Martin)

In 1965, The Beatles second feature film, “Help!” had its royal debut at Londonʹs Pavillion Theatre. Another sell-out crowd attends while critics are bemused. It opened in the U.S. on August 11 or 23 depending on the source that year. It cost $1.5 million to make and was very successful. Queen Elizabeth was in attendance.

In 1967, R.C., “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “I Was Made To Love Her” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Light My Fire” by The Doors peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “More Love” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country music singles charts with "Folsom Prison Blues". Cash was inspired to write the song after seeing the movie Inside The Walls of Folsom Prison (1951) while serving in West Germany in the United States Air Force.

In 1964, "One Potato, Two Potato" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1965, "Ship of Fools" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1966, "Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N." was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "In Enemy Country" was released by Universal Pictures; Harry Keller (director); Anthony Franciosa, Anjanette Comer, Guy Stockwell; War

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

In 1967, “A Thousand Shadows” by Seeds peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Bobby” by Neil Scott peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Cupid” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Darling Be Home Soon” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Devil's Angels” by Davie Allan and The Arrows peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Drivin' Home” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Happy and Me” by Don and The Goodtimes peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Happy” by Blades Of Grass peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Heart and Soul” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Can't Go On Livin' Baby Without You” by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Like The Way” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Take It Back” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Was Made To Love Her” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's Been A Long, Long Time” by The Elgins peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jackson” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let It Be Me” by The Sweet Inspirations peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Light My Fire” by The Doors peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “More Love” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Elusive Dreams” by Tammy Wynette and David Houston peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Memories Of You” by Donnie and The Dreamers peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Nearer To You” by Betty Harris peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pearl Time” by André Williams peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Please Stay” by The Drifters peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sacred” by The Castells peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Slippin' and Slidin'” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tender Years” by George Jones peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Switch-A-Roo” by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There Goes My Everything” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Too Many Rules” by Connie Francis peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Yellow Bird” by The Arthur Lyman Group peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Only Live Twice” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Black Sheep” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Bobby” by Neil Scott peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “C'mon Marianne” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Give Me Time” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Here We Go Again” by Ray Charles peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Light My Fire” by The Doors peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Me Tender” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mr. Pleasant” by The Kinks peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Step Out Of Your Mind” by The American Breed peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Take Me (Just As I Am)” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tossin' and Turnin'” by Bobby Lewis peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Wanted Someone To Play With” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1967, “07 (Shanty Town)” by Desmond Dekker peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hide and Seek” by Marty Wilde peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “In The Hall Of The Mountain King” by Nero and The Gladiators peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “It Keeps Rainin'” by Fats Domino peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Pretend / To Sir, With Love” by Lulu peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Moody River” by Pat Boone peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Old Smokey / High Voltage” by Johnny and The Hurricanes peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “See Emily Play” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Take Me In Your Arms and Love Me” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Boll Weevil Song” by Brook Benton peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Time” by Craig Douglas peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Baby Face / How Many Tears” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “But I Know / Sunshine Secret” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dream Girl” by Bryan Davies peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Aim Is To Please” by The Executives peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Temptation” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “That Old Black Magic” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Waterloo Sunset” by The Kinks peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Afscheid van een soldaat” by Ria Valk peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Here We Go Again” by Ray Charles peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just Fancy” by RO-D-YS peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Paper Sun” by Traffic peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “She'd Rather Be With Me” by The Turtles peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “(I Don't Know Why) But I Do” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Angelique” by Dario Campeotto peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jag tror på sommaren” by Mats Olin peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There Goes My Everything” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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