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The 60's Datebook for August 30

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In 1961, Harlan Dean, driven by Jimmy Arthur, won the Hambletonian Stakes and set a record for combined time in the two heats at 3:57 2/5.

In 1963, American Bandstand ended the daily version of its series after six years on ABC-TV. The show continued was cut back, effective the following week to Saturdays only, where it continued on ABC until 1987.

In 1963, The “Hot Line” communications link between Washington and Moscow went into operation after a lack of direct communication during the Cuban missile crisis almost results in nuclear war. Hot line, hot line, callin' on the hot line!

In 1966, The new album from the Byrdsʹ “Fifth Dimension” included “Eight Miles High” and “Mr. Spaceman”

In 1966, “McHaleʹs Navy”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) and Willie Loomis (John Karlen) went to the crypt where Tom Jennings (Donald Briscoe) kept his coffin, but when Barnabas opened the coffin, it was empty. Jennings arrived and tried to bite him.

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Johnny Cash”. Other Articles: Milton Berle, Bing Crosby, Lassie (oh, Laaaaa-siiiiiiiie!)

In 1969, R.C., “In The Year 2525” by Zager and Evans peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1969, R.C., “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, Roger Miller was the special guest on this week's Johnny Cash ABC television music variety show. Roger performed "Me And Bobby Magee" and a short comedy version of "I Walk The Line".

In 1969, “Cool McCool”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC. Danger was his business.

In 1969, “Journey To The Center Of The Earth”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” bubblegum pop single by The Archies was certified Gold by the RIAA. 1969 might have been the peak year as far as bubblegum pop went.

In 1969, “The Storybook Squares”, TV Childrens, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1969, “The Untamed World”, TV Nature; last aired on NBC.

In 1969, Breaking into the Top Ten: ARCHIES and “SUGAR SUGAR” (jumping from #14 to number three)…and BOB DYLANʹs “LAY LADY LAY”

In 1967, "Point Blank" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1969, “Farewell Love Theme” by Romeo and Juliet Soundtrack peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am” by Dean Martin peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Let Me Be The One” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Put A Little Love In Your Heart” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Simple Song Of Freedom” by Tim Hardin peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Soul Deep” by The Box Tops peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Your Husband - My Wife” by Brooklyn Bridge peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 😉 “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, 😉🤣 “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Mad Lads peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Chelsea Morning” by Judy Collins peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Green Fields” by The Vogues peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Got Stung” by Bonnie Dobson peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “It's Getting Better” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Look At Mine” by Petula Clark peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Oh How Happy” by Blinky and Edwin Starr peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Poor Moon” by Canned Heat peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Simple Song Of Freedom” by Tim Hardin peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Song For Petula” by André Gagnon peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “That's The Way God Planned It” by Billy Preston peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Nitty Gritty” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “True Grit” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1969, 🤔 “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Soul Clap '69” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Viva Bobby Joe” by The Equals peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 😉🤣 “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, 🤔 “Give Peace A Chance” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, 🤔 “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 🤔 “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Can Sing A Rainbow / Love Is Blue” by The Dells peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me)” by James Brown peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “That's The Way God Planned It” by Billy Preston peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 🤔 “In The Ghetto” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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