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The 60's Datebook for August 17

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In 1960, The newly renamed Beatles (formerly the Silver Beetles), consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and just-hired drummer Pete Best, began their first gig in Hamburg, West Germany at the Indra Club.

In 1963, On the cover of TV Guide: “Fred MacMurray of My Three Sons”. Other Articles: Mickey Rooney, Nancy Kulp

In 1963, R.C., “Blowin' In The Wind” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, The Kinks “You Really Got Me” is released in the United Kingdom on Pye Records.

In 1966, Beatle John Lennon made another controversial statement in front of a microphone. In Toronto, he expresses his admiration for American draft dodgers.

In 1967, On Another World, Sam Lucas (Jordan Charney) berated his niece, Rachel (Robin Strasser), for running to his sister/her mother, Ada, about their argument.

In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).

In 1968, R.C., “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Mama Cass with The Mamas and The Papas peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1968, R.C., “The Impossible Dream” by Roger Williams peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, In the Woodstock Festival, the last day of the three day event, the Whoʹs Pete Townshend knocked Yippie Abbie Hoffman off the stage during the performance of “Tommy”. Hoffman was trying to announce some propaganda to the audience.

In 1960, "The Enchanting Shadow" opened in theaters in Hong Kong

In 1960, "The Time Machine" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1963, “Blowin' In The Wind” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by The Happenings peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Can't You Find Another Way” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Give Me One More Chance” by Wilmer and The Dukes peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “God Bless Our Love” by The Ballads peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Green, Green” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hitch It To The Horse” by The Fantastic Johnny C peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Am Your Man” by Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I Cried” by Tammi Terrell (as Tammy Montgomery) peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Loved and I Lost” by The Impressions peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I Wonder” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I'm Gonna Do What They Do To Me” by B.B. King peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Judy's Turn To Cry” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mister Nico” by Four Jacks and A Jill peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Montage From How Sweet It Is (I Knew That You Knew)” by Love Generation peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Pay Back” by Etta James peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Somebody Cares” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Surfin' Hootenanny” by Al Casey and The K-C-ettes (Al Casey Combo) peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Impossible Dream” by Roger Williams peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Turn Around, Look At Me” by The Vogues peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Understanding” by Ray Charles peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You Met Your Match” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “The Muffin Man” by World Of Oz peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Autumn Of My Life” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Classical Gas” by Midnight String Quartet peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hello, I Love You, Won't You Tell Me Your Name? / Love Street” by The Doors peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Guess I'll Have To Cry, Cry, Cry” by James Brown peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Lucky Lips” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lydia Purple” by The Collectors peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mrs. Bluebird” by Eternity's Children peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Stay In Your Corner” by The Dells peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Turn Around, Look At Me” by The Vogues peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Yesterday's Dreams” by The Four Tops peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1963, 😉 “Surfin' U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “After You've Gone” by Alice Babs peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Angel Of The Morning” by P.P. Arnold peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Christine” by Miss X peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Come On Home” by The Springfields peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dance To The Music” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Days” by The Kinks peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I'll Cut Your Tail Off” by John Leyton peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “So Much In Love” by The Tymes peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sunshine Girl” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “This Guy's In Love With You” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, 😉 “Surf City” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “(You're The) Devil In Disguise” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “D.W. Washburn / It's Nice To Be With You” by The Monkees peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hush... Not A Word To Mary” by John Rowles peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Ring Of Fire” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Angel Of The Morning” by Merrilee Rush and The Turnabouts peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Days” by The Kinks peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ik kan geen kikker van de kant afduwen” by Lowland Trio peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Du sollst nicht weinen” by Heintje peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Immer am Sonntag” by Anna-Lena peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lazy Sunday” by Small Faces peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Wunderbar ist die Welt” by Roy Black peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Baby Come Back” by The Equals peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Har jeg sagt deg alt jeg ville si deg” by Ole Ivars peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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