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The 60's Datebook for August 10

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In 1962, The Colony of Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom following more than 300 years under British control.

In 1962, Marvel Comics superhero Spider-Man made his debut in issue 15 of “Amazing Fantasy” (cover price: 12 cents).

In 1963, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Iʹve Got a Secret: Garry Moore, Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, Henry Morgan and Bess Myerson”. Other Articles: Johnny Carson, Joe Flynn

In 1963, R.C., “(Youʹre The) Devil In Disguise” by Elvis Presley peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Fingertips — Pt. 2” by Little Stevie Wonder peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, TV Guide Listing: NBC 8:30 p.m./ET Joey Bishop — Comedy “COLOR! Joey has earned honors at the 'expectant fatherʹs school,' and to prove it he puts on a demonstration of powdering, oiling and diapering. Joey: Joey Bishop. Ellie: Abby Dalton. Larry: Corbett Monica. Jillson: Joe Besser. Deliveryman: Gordon Jones.”

In 1963, “Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)”, by Allan Sherman entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1966, A daylight meteor was seen from Utah to Canada. Only known case of a meteor entering Earthʹs atmosphere and leaving it again.

In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).

In 1968, R.C., “Mr. Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Soul Meeting” by The Soul Clan peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, “One, Two, Three, Red Light”, by Nineteen-Ten Fruitgum Company entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1960, "Ocean's 11" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1968, 😉 “Soul Meeting” by The Soul Clan peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, 😉 “Wipeout” by The Surfaris peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “(You're The) Devil In Disguise” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Abilene” by George Hamilton IV peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Anyway You Want Me” by The American Breed peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Competition Ain't Nothing” by Little Carl Carlton peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Fingertips” by Little Stevie Wonder peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Happy” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “How Many Teardrops” by Lou Christie peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I'm Afraid To Go Home” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Mama Don't Allow” by The Rooftop Singers peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Marlena” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mr. Bojangles” by Bobby Cole peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mr. Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “My Whole World Is Falling Down” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Prayer Meetin'” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Saturday Sunshine” by Burt Bacharach peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Shake Shake Shake” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sometimes You Gotta Cry A Little” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sudden Stop” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “The Minute You're Gone” by Sonny James peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Tips Of My Fingers” by Roy Clark peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Yesterday's Dreams” by The Four Tops peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game” by The Intruders peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Face It Girl, It's Over” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hitch It To The Horse” by The Fantastic Johnny C peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Judy's Turn To Cry” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love-itis” by Mandala peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mr. Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Never Going Back” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Nice Girl” by Copper Penny peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Pictures Of Matchstick Men” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Stoned Soul Picnic” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Two Bit Manchild” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Here Comes The Judge” by Pigmeat Markham peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “By The Way” by Big Three peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Eleanor Rigby” by Ray Charles peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “One Fine Day” by The Chiffons peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sukiyaki (Ueo Muite Arukou)” by Kyu Sakamoto peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sweets For My Sweet” by The Searchers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “True Love” by Richard Chamberlain peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “You Can Never Stop Me Loving You” by Kenny Lynch peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Whiskey On A Sunday (The Puppet Song) / The Orange and The Green” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Blue On Blue” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “Kiss Me Quick” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lincoln County” by Dave Davies peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Lucky Lips” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sunny Girl” by The Hep Stars peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Times Were When” by The Cats peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Wini-Wini” by Die Tahiti-Tamourés peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Ser du Jan så hils fra meg” by Grynet Molvig peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Vi ska gå hand i hand” by Gunnar Wiklund peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Heavenly Club” by Les Sauterelles peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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