In 1960, R.C., “Bad Man Blunder” by The Kingston Trio peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” by Brian Hyland peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s “The Fantastic Four #1” hit the stands on August 8, 1961, introducing the world to Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing. This comic is often credited with launching the Marvel Age of Comics, bringing a new level of complexity and realism to superhero storytelling. (Source: Today in Nerd History/Love Thy Nerd.)
In 1963, Kingsmen release “Louie, Louie,” radio stations label it obscene.
In 1964, 08 x 08 = 64
In 1966, Beatles Records were banned in South Africa after John Lennonʹs infamous remark about the group being more popular than Jesus Christ.
In 1966, The Beatlesʹ singles “Eleanor Rigby” / “Yellow Submarine” was released in the USA
In 1966, The Beatlesʹ “Revolver” LP was released in the U.S.A.
In 1968, Richard M. Nixon was nominated for president as the Republican national convention in Miami Beach, Florida. Later that day, Nixon selected Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew to be his running mate.
In 1969, Photographer Iain Macmillan took the iconic photo of The Beatles that would appear on the cover of their album “Abbey Road.”
In 1964, “Angelito” by René and René peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bama Lama Bama Loo” by Little Richard peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Believe” by The Bachelors peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Like It Like That” by The Miracles peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Wanna Love Him So Bad” by Jelly Beans peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm Into Something Good” by Earl-Jean peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “One Piece Topless Bathing Suit” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Shout” by Lulu and The Luvvers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Silly Ol' Summertime” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sunny” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me (You're Coming Back)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Thank You Baby” by The Shirelles peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're My Remedy” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're No Good” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Like It Like That” by The Miracles peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Nobody I Know” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Top Down Time” by Rockaways peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Try It Baby” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Under The Boardwalk” by The Drifters peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Handy Man” by Del Shannon peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Happiness” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “On The Beach” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Someday We're Gonna Love Again” by The Searchers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Spanish Harlem” by Sounds Incorporated peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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