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In 1960, R.C., “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Charlie Ryan and the Timberline Ridersʹs peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Volare” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Mr. Custer”, by Larry Verne entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1960, “The Jan Murray Show”, TV Game Show?; debut on NBC.
In 1960, At the Rome Olympics, American boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) defeated Zbigniew Pietrzykowski (zuh-BIGʹ-nee-ehf pee-eht-chah-KAHFʹ-skee) of Poland to win the light-heavyweight gold medal; Wilma Rudolph of the United States won the second of her three gold medals with the 200-meter sprint.
In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball”. Other Articles: Peter Lawford
In 1964, R.C., “And I Love Her” by The Beatles peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Joey Bishop Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.
In 1966, The Jerry Lewis first Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $1,002,114. It was also Johnny Olsonʹs first telethon as announcer.
In 1966, The “Flying Saucers” ride closes in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The “Art of Animation” display in Disneyland closes. The “Astro-Jets” ride in Disneyland closes.
In 1966, “Hazel”, TV Comedy starring Shirley Booth; last aired on CBS.
In 1967, The crime drama “N.Y.P.D.” makes its debut on ABC. In their first case, the boys in blue break up a group thatʹs blackmailing gay people. Activist and media historian Vito Russo says itʹs the first network program to portray gay characters.
In 1967, Young Goldie Hawn tries out for the role of the wife in “Good Morning World,” the story of two disc jockeys played by Joby Baker and Ron Schell. But producer Sheldon Leonard tells her sheʹd be much better if she were cast as the spaced-out neighbor next door. Hawn asks to see the part — and Leonard confesses the lines havenʹt been written yet. In fact, the part didnʹt exist until he saw Hawn read for the other, dowdier role.
In 1967, “Good Morning World”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1968, Herbert Khaury, known better as Tiny Tim, sues Bouguet Records for $1 million in damages when the record label releases early recordings of Khaury whithout his permission.
In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country chart with At San Quentin a recording of a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison. The album, which spent 20 weeks at the top of the chart, was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue."
In 1969, “Art Linkletterʹs House Party”, TV Variety, which began on radio '44; last aired on CBS.
In 1969, "The Bushbaby" was released by Twentieth Century-Fox; John Trent (director); Margaret Brooks, Louis Gossett Jr., Donald Houston
In 1969, "The Valley of Gwangi" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts; Jim O'Connolly (director); James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson; Western; Fantasy
In 1964, “And I Love Her” by The Beatles peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Want You To Meet My Baby” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If I Fell” by The Beatles peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If I'm A Fool For Loving You” by Bobby Wood peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Johnny B. Goode” by Dion peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Lover's Prayer” by Wallace Brothers peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Selfish One” by Jackie Ross peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sweet William” by Millie Small peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Never Can Tell (C'est la vie)” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “C'mon and Swim” by Bobby Freeman peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “If I Fell” by The Beatles peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “People Say” by Dixie Cups peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Where Did Our Love Go?” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Worry” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Kelly” by Wayne Gibson peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Such A Night” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Crying Game” by Dave Berry peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “What Am I To You” by Kenny Lynch peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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