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The 60's Datebook for August 28

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In 1961, R.C., “I Dreamed Of A Hill-Billy Heaven” by Tex Ritter peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, GRACIE ALLEN DIES: Actress/comedienne had suffered from heart problems that took her life at age 62

In 1963, The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in the nationʹs capital, where more than 200,000 people listened as the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

In 1965, R.C., “California Girls” by The Beach Boys peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Down In The Boondocks” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Itʹs The Same Old Song” by Four Tops peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Ju Ju Hand” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Eve Of Destruction”, by Barry McGuire entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1965, Bob Dylan was booed off stage at Forest Hills Stadium in New York for playing electric guitar.

In 1967, On Another World, Liz (Audra Lindley) was happy to hear that Bill (Joseph Gallison) suspected Madge of Danny's murder.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) protected Tom Jennings (Don Briscoe) from a gun-toting Barnabas (Jonathan Frid). After Tom vanished, Barnabas went to the window to look for him. When he turned around Julia had escaped.

In 1968, R.C., “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1968, The Doors “Hello, I Love You” sells a million copies. The song, which does not have the sinister qualities of the first million seller, “Light My Fire,” marks the groups move into more of a mainstream rock sound.

In 1969, "The Gypsy Moths" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Frankenheimer (director); Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Gene Hackman; Drama

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

In 1965, 😉🤣 “Ju Ju Hand” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “A Little You” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “California Girls” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Down In The Boondocks” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” by Mel Carter peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Don't Wanna Lose You Baby” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It's The Same Old Song” by The Four Tops peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Looking Through The Eyes Of Love” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Moon Over Naples” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Since I Lost My Baby” by The Temptations peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Summer Wind” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Tell Me Why” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Around The Corner” by The Duprees peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Don't Just Stand There” by Patty Duke peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Take Me Back” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Were On My Mind” by We Five peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You'd Better Come Home” by Petula Clark peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1965, “A Walk In The Black Forest” by Horst Jankowski peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Don't Make My Baby Blue” by The Shadows peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Dr. Finlay” by Andy Stewart peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Everyone's Gone To The Moon” by Jonathan King peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You'd Better Come Home” by Petula Clark peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Help!” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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