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The 60's Datebook for August 1

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In 1960, Chubby Checker released “The Twist” single which became the dance craze of the early 1960s and is still popular at sock hops.

In 1960, R.C., “Tell Laura I Love Her” by Ray Peterson peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; Billy Connolly parodied a cover version of it later on.

In 1960, “The Spike Jones Show”, TV Variety, returned on CBS.

In 1960, Billboard reports the findings of a Seventeen magazine survey…the average teenage girl listens to the radio two hours and thirteen minutes a day and plays records two hours and twelve minutes a day.

In 1960, Elvis Presley was named “Public Enemy Number One” by the East German newspaper “Young World.”

In 1964, R.C., “A Hard Dayʹs Night” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “Dang Me” by Roger Miller peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Boston Pops Orchestra peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan and Dean peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “Wishin' And Hopin'” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Walk Donʹt Run '64”, by Ventures entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1964, Billboard reports the harmonica is making a comeback in a big way thanks to its use by the likes of Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Bob Dylan.

In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) asked David (David Henesy) why he attempted to murder Roger and showed him the bleeder valve. He attacked her and she locked it in a dresser drawer. Later, Victoria went to show the bleeder valve to Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) it was missing.

In 1967, “The Byrdsʹ Greatest Hits” album by The Byrds was released

In 1965, "Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1967, "Rough Night in Jericho" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Destroy All Monsters" was released in movie theaters in Japan

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

In 1964, 😉 “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Dang Me” by Roger Miller peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “A Hard Day's Night” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “All Grown Up” by The Crystals peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is” by Irma Thomas peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Baby Come Home” by Ruby and The Romantics peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Bachelor Boy” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Do I Love You?” by The Ronettes peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Farmer John” by Premiers peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by Boston Pops Orchestra peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I'm Happy Just To Dance With Her” by The Beatles peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Nobody I Know” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Oh! Baby (We Got A Good Thing Goin')” by Barbara Lynn peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Wishin' and Hopin'” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You're My World” by Cilla Black peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Dang Me” by Roger Miller peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Do I Love You?” by The Ronettes peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “If I'm A Fool For Loving You” by Bobby Wood peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Newfangled” by Frankie Avalon peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “The Girl From Ipanema” by Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Wishin' and Hopin'” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1964, “(They Call Her) La Bamba” by The Crickets peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Hurt By Love” by Inez Foxx peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Once Upon A Time” by Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sweet William” by Millie Small peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Wishin' and Hopin'” by The Merseybeats peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “A Hard Day's Night / Things We Said Today” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Nobody I Know” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “A Hard Day's Night” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “Someone, Someone” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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