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The 60's Datebook for August 12

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In 1960, A landmark NASA launch places Echo I, the first telecommunications satellite, in orbit. Intelligent beings promptly attempt to contact Earth, but their transmissions are blocked by reruns of I Love Lucy.

In 1960, Pete Best was recruited by The Silver Beatles to replace temporary imcumbent Tommy Moore who had to work as a fork-lift truck driver and couldnʹt get by without sleep. The Beatles joined Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe for the groupʹs first tour of Germany five days later.

In 1964, Author Ian Fleming, who wrote the JAMES BOND novels on which the movie series is based, died in Canterbury, Kent, England at age 56.

In 1967, R.C., “A Girl Like You” by The Young Rascals peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Baby Youʹre A Rich Man” by The Beatles peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “My Mammy” (Al Jolsonʹs theme song) by The Happenings peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Soul Finger” by Bar-Kays peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Johnny Cash At San Quentin” album by Johnny Cash was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1964, "A House Is Not a Home" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, "The Patsy" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1961, 😉 “Let's Twist Again” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉 “My Mammy (Al Jolson's Theme Song)” by The Happenings peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Girl Like You” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Baby, You're A Rich Man Now” by The Beatles peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Cry Softly Lonely One” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Get The Message” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Here In My Heart '61” by Al Martino peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Turn To Stone” by The Four Tops peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “In The Chapel In The Moonlight” by Dean Martin peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Last Night” by The Mar-Keys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonesome Road” by The Four Seasons (as Wonder Who?) peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Lovedrops” by Mickey and Sylvia peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Claire De Lune” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Never On Sunday” by The Chordettes peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Pretty Little Angel Eyes” by Curtis Lee peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Shoot Your Shot” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soul Finger” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “That's What Girls Are Made For” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Bells Are Ringing” by The Van Dykes peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There Must Be A Way” by Jimmy Roselli peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Time Was” by The Flamingos peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Together” by Connie Francis peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Washed Ashore (On A Lonely Island In The Sea)” by The Platters peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What Would You Do?” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, ⛵ “The Happening” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “For Your Love” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hypnotized” by Linda Jones peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Fall To Pieces” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Take What I Want” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Turn To Stone” by The Four Tops peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jackson” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonely Drifter” by Pieces Of Eight peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonesome Road” by The Four Seasons (as Wonder Who?) peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Michael” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Pretty Little Angel Eyes” by Curtis Lee peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “School Is Out” by Gary U.S. Bonds peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Shake Shake Sherry” by Flairs peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Show Business” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Starlight Starbright” by Linda Scott peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Your Unchanging Love” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1961, “Baby I Don't Care” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bye Bye Baby” by Symbols peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dum Dum” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “San Antonio Rose” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by Scott McKenzie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tallyman” by Jeff Beck peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Things Get Better” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “You Always Hurt The One You Love” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “You Don't Know” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dance On Little Girl” by Paul Anka peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dream Girl” by Mark Wynter peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door” by Eddie Hodges peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jackson” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Moody River” by Pat Boone peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pretty Girl / Heaven and Hell” by The Easybeats peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Theme From 'A New Love' (I Saw You Only Once)” by Davy Jones peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Another Day, Another Road” by Cuby and The Blizzards peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Gloria” by Them peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hello Mary Lou” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tonight My Love, Tonight” by Paul Anka peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “North To Alaska” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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