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The 60's Datebook for August 19

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In 1964, NASA launches Syncom Three communications satellite which relays the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games from Tokyo.

In 1964, The Beatles performed at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, in the first concert of their USA/Canada tour, which lasts a month. Others to cross the stage include Jack DeShannon and the Righteous Brothers. The concert is filmed. A Kansas City impresario offers $ 350.000 for the Beatles to perform at that city, the largest amount paid to an artist in the U.S.A. until then.

In 1966, Born on this day in Jacksonville, Texas, was Lee Ann Womack, country singer, songwriter. Her 2000 single, "I Hope You Dance" was a major crossover music hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Country Chart and the Top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her signature song.

In 1967, R.C., “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Pleasant Valley Sunday” by The Monkees peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, TVʹS “PICCADILLY PALACE” Guests: TREMELOES (“SILENCE IS GOLDEN”, “HERE COMES MY BABY”)

In 1968, “The Monkees”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC. The Monkees take their last train to Clarksville after two lip-synching seasons.

In 1969, Actor Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler, one of the six co-stars on the hit NBC sitcom “Friends,” born.

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

In 1961, 😉 “Dedicated (To The Songs I Love)” by The 3 Friends peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “A Tear” by Gene McDaniels peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Woman's Hands” by Joe Tex peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't Let The Rain Fall Down On Me” by Critters peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Drums” by Jon and Robin and The In Crowd peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Guns Of Navarone” by Joe Reisman peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Never Knew” by Clyde McPhatter peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Take What I Want” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'll Be There” by Damita Jo peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “If” by The Paragons peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “In Time” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Just Once In A Lifetime” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lady Friend” by The Byrds peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Last Minute Miracle” by The Shirelles peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let The Good Times Roll/Feel So Good” by Bunny Sigler peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Little Old Wine Drinker Me” by Robert Mitchum peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Mighty Good Lovin'” by The Miracles peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Mr. Happiness” by Johnny Maestro peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Peanuts” by Rick and The Keens peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pleasant Valley Sunday” by The Monkees peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Quite A Party” by The Fireballs peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Run, Run, Run” by Ronny Douglas peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Runaround” by The Regents peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tears On My Pillow” by The McGuire Sisters peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Charleston” by The Ernie Fields Orchestra peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The River Is Wide” by Forum peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Sweetest Thing This Side Of Heaven” by Chris Bartley peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “My Mammy (Al Jolson's Theme Song)” by The Happenings peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Have A Drink On Me” by Lonnie Donegan peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Thousand Shadows” by Seeds peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Devil's Angels” by Davie Allan and The Arrows peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Gentle On My Mind” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Never Find Another You” by Sonny James peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “In The Chapel In The Moonlight” by Dean Martin peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's A Happening World” by The Tokens peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Make Me Yours” by Bettye Swann peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pleasant Valley Sunday / Words” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Running 'Round in Circles” by The Five D peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Slippin' and Slidin'” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Take Good Care Of My Baby” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Mountain's High” by Dick and Deedee peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1961, “Girls” by Johnny Burnette peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Green Street Green” by The New Vaudeville Band peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Was Made To Love Her” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Quite A Party” by The Fireballs peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Time Seller” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “To Love Somebody” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tonight (Could Be The Night)” by The Velvets peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Too Many Beautiful Girls” by Clinton Ford peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tramp” by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Trying To Forget” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Up, Up and Away” by Johnny Mann Singers peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What Kind Of Fool Am I” by Anthony Newley peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “I Take It Back” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Nature Boy” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by Scott McKenzie peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart” by Connie Francis peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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

In 1967, “Mexican Whistler” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sound Of The Screaming Day” by Golden Earring peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mary, Mary” by The Monkees peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Meine Liebe zu dir” by Roy Black peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “My Friend Jack” by The Smoke peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Waterloo Sunset” by The Kinks peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Baby Sittin' Boogie” by Buzz Clifford peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Maria min vän” by Larry Finnegan peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Pepe” by Jørgen Ingmann peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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