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In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of My Three Sons (WILLIAM FRAWLEY, FRED MacMURRAY, STANLEY LIVINGSTON)”. Other Articles: Adventures in Paradise, Captain Kangaroo
In 1962, The nude body of actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a “probable suicide” from an overdose of sleeping pills. The last phone call she made before her death was to President KENNEDYʹs brother in-law PETER LAWFORD. “The candle burned out long before the legend ever did,” went a verse in an Elton John song “Goodbye, Norma Jean.”
In 1962, Police arrested South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela on charges he incited worker strikes and left the country without permission. The future president was released from prison 27 years later and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end apartheid.
In 1963, The United States, Britain and the Soviet Union signed a treaty in Moscow banning nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in space and underwater. The treaty took effect the following October. The treaty was NOT signed by France…which would spend the next 30 years angering South Pacific nations by doing open air tests there.
In 1963, TVʹS TONIGHT SHOW Comic/ Folksinger ALLAN SHERMAN fills in for JOHNNY CARSON as host all week, as “HELLO MUDDAH HELLO FADDUH” climbs the charts
In 1964, Actress Anne Bancroft and comedian Mel Brooks wed.
In 1965, “Wooly Bully” single by Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1966, The Beatles released the “Revolver” album in the United Kingdom Featuring “Eleanor Rigby”, “Yellow Submarine” and “Got To Get You Into My Life”.
In 1967, An AFL team defeated an NFL team for the first time, when Denver beat Detroit 13-7 in a preseason game.
In 1969, The U.S. space probe Mariner Seven flew by Mars, sending back photographs and scientific data. It was launched from Earth on February 25, 1969.
In 1960, "Last Woman on Earth" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1960, "Mughal-e-Azam" was released in movie theaters in India
In 1960, "Parakh" was released in movie theaters in India
In 1964, "Ride the Wild Surf" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D." opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1967, “Along Comes Mary” by Baja Marimba Band peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Black Land Farmer” by Frankie Miller peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Bluebird” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Dum Dum” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “For Your Love” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Glory Of Love” by Otis Redding peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Good Day Sunshine” by Claudine Longet peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Hats Off To Larry” by Del Shannon peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I Like It Like That (Part 1)” by Chris Kenner peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'll Never Find Another You” by Sonny James peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It's A Happening World” by The Tokens peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “La Dolce Vita” by Ray Ellis peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Lonely Drifter” by Pieces Of Eight peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “More and More” by Andy Williams peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “My Kind Of Girl” by Matt Monro peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “No, No, No” by Chanters peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine” by Country Joe and The Fish peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Now You Know” by Little Willie John peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Out and About” by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Ready For Your Love” by Shep and The Limelights peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Take A Fool's Advice” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “The Fish” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “What A Sweet Thing That Was” by The Shirelles peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Your Unchanging Love” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Don't Go Out Into The Rain (You're Going To Melt)” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Heaven and Hell” by The Easybeats peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Can't Go On Livin' Baby Without You” by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Like The Way” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Take It Back” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Was Made To Love Her” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Joy” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels (Mitch Ryder) peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Is A Beautiful Thing” by Gettysbyrg Address peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “More Love” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Omaha” by Moby Grape peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Somebody Help Me” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Soothe Me” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Soul Finger” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There Goes My Everything” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Only Live Twice” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Were On My Mind” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Death Of A Clown” by Dave Davies peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Don't You Know It” by Adam Faith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Halfway To Paradise” by Billy Fury peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hi Hi Hazel” by The Troggs peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “More and More” by Andy Williams peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Last Time / Under My Thumb” by The Who peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Time Has Come” by P.P. Arnold peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Well, I Ask You” by Eden Kane peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “What'd I Say” by Jerry Lee Lewis and His Pumping Piano peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “All You Need Is Love / Baby You're A Rich Man” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “She'd Rather Be With Me” by The Turtles peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Moody River” by Pat Boone peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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