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In 1960, During a dull game, Vin Scully, the play-by-play voice of the Dodgers, knowing that many fans in the stands follow the game on transistor radios, asks his listeners to help him surprise third base umpire Frank Secory. His ballpark audience responds when the veteran broadcaster tells them, “Letʹs have some fun. As soon as the inning is over, Iʹll count to three, and on three, everybody yell, 'Happy birthday, Frank!'”.
In 1963, Cover of “Time”--June Lockhart, Jon Provost, and Lassie.
In 1963, R.C., “Danke Schoen” by Wayne Newton peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., “Hello Mudduh, Hello Fudduh! (A Letter From Camp)” by Allan Sherman peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., “Twist It Up” by Chubby Checker peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, Little Stevie Wonder is the first artist to make the number one position on the pop single chart, the pop albums chart and the R&B singles chart all at one time. In fact, nobody had made the pop single and album charts at the same time. The music from “Wonder World” is the album, “The Twelve Year-Old-Genius” and the single, “Fingertips, Part Two.” (Fact Checked: 1963 is the correct year.)
In 1963, Don Schollander becomes the first swimmer to break the two-minute barrier in the 200-meter freestyle with a time of 1:58.4 in a meet at Osaka, Japan.
In 1965, TVʹs Where The Action Is Appearing: Impressions (Itʹs All Right), Detergents (Leader of the Laundermat).
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Star Trek: Deforest Kelley, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy”. Other Articles: Clint Eastwood, Edd Byrnes
In 1968, R.C., “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Journey To The Center Of The Mind” by The Amboy Dukes peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, COVER OF ROLLING STONE: THE BAND
In 1968, Carrying 134 pounds, Doctor Fager set the world record for a mile in the Washington Park Handicap at Arlington Park. The time for his 10-length victory was 1:32 1/5. The previous record was 1:32 3/5, set by three-year-old Buckpasser on June 25, 1966 at Arlington Park.
In 1968, Iron Butterflyʹs “Inna-Gadda-Da-Vida” was released.
In 1969, Morning: John Lennon writes “Cold Turkey.” Afternoon: John rehearses “Cold Turkey.” Evening: John records “Cold Turkey.” Midnight: John dreams of “Cold Turkey.” Next morning: John sick of “Cold Turkey.”
In 1969, The film version of Arlo Guthrieʹs song “Aliceʹs Restaurant” opened in Los Angeles and New York.
In 1966, "Fantastic Voyage" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1963, 😉🤣 “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)” by Allan Sherman peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “(Love Is Like A) Baseball Game” by The Intruders peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Alice Long (You're Still My Favorite Girlfriend)” by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Can't Nobody Love You” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Candy Girl” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Dance, Everybody, Dance” by Dartells peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Danke Schoen” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Daughter” by The Blenders peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Denise” by Randy and The Rainbows peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Give Up” by Petula Clark peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Dum Dum Dee Dum” by Johnny Cymbal peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Halfway To Paradise” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hard To Handle” by Otis Redding peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Ben E. King peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Stop Dancing” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Guess I'll Have To Cry, Cry, Cry” by James Brown peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by King Curtis peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I'm Not A Fool Anymore” by T.K. Hulin peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “It Won't Be This Way (Always)” by King Pins peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Leave Me Alone” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “M'Lady” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “More” by Kai Winding peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “My Daddy Knows Best” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Stay In My Corner” by The Dells peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Dreamer” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Woman I Love” by B.B. King peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “These Foolish Things” by James Brown peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “True Love Never Runs Smooth” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Twist It Up” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Any Way That You Want Me” by The American Breed peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “April Again” by Dean Martin peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by The Happenings peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Candy Girl / Marlena” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Doing The Best We Can” by The Cat peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Give Up” by Petula Clark peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Fingertips Part II” by Little Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “God Bless Our Love” by The Ballads peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Halfway To Paradise” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Happy” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Get The Sweetest Feeling” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by King Curtis peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Island” by Passing Fancy peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Just One Look” by Doris Troy peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sally Had A Party” by Flavor peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Somebody Cares” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sudden Stop” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunshine Of Your Love” by Cream peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Eyes Of A New York Woman” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Impossible Dream” by Roger Williams peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Till Then” by The Classics peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time For Everyone” by Northwest Company peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Met Your Match” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Blue Girl” by The Bruisers peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Easier Said Than Done” by The Essex peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “In Summer” by Billy Fury peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “That's What I Want” by The Marauders peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Easier Said Than Done” by The Essex peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Ben E. King peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Indian Lake” by Cowsills peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Name Is Jack” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Two Faces Have I” by Lou Christie peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Your Time Hasn't Come Yet, Baby / Let Yourself Go” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Amen” by Otis Redding peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Callow-La-Vita” by Raymond Froggatt peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Cimeroni” by Anneke Grönloh peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hush... Not A Word To Mary” by John Rowles peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Universal” by Small Faces peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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