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The 60's Datebook for September 12

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In 1960, Breaking into the Top Ten: SAM COOKE and “CHAIN GANG” (his first big hit for RCA) and LARRY VERNE with “MR. CUSTER”

In 1960, On American Bandstand, Larry Verne is a guest, with “Mister Custer”

In 1960, AMERICAN BANDSTAND LARRY VERNE is a guest, with “MISTER CUSTER”

In 1962, “The Alvin Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1963, “Leave It To Beaver”, TV Comedy, last aired on ABC. People still believe in the Beav.

In 1964, “Hoppity Hooper”, TV Cartoon Show with Uncle Waldo and Fillmore the Bear; debut on ABC. It was a Jay Ward production.

In 1964, “The Bullwinkle Show”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC, moved to ABC.

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation establishing Canyonlands National Park in Utah.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #69. “Up at Bat”. Gilligan is bitten by a bat, and then dreams that he has turned into a vampire. Fortunately the Professor knows about bats (what DOESNʹT he know about?!), and is able to identify the bat that bit Gilligan as a common red fruit bat, rather than a vampire bat.

In 1966, On Dark Shadows, news of Bill Malloy's death spread around Collinsport.

In 1966, “Family Affair” debuted on CBS-TV. It starred Brian Keith as Uncle Bill, Sebastian Cabot as Mr. French, and Cathy Garver, Johnny Whitaker, and Anissa Jones as Cissy, Jodie, and Buffy.

In 1966, “Hey, hey, weʹre the Monkees — and we donʹt monkey around…” “The Monkees”, TV Musical-Comedy, debut on NBC featuring Mickey Dolenz, Peter Tork, Davy Jones and Michael Nesmith.The Monkees were the first made-for-TV rock group. Ironically — or maybe not — “The Monkees” TV show won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series of 1967.The TV show was inspired by the Beatlesʹ movies and the group had a string of hit singles and albums.The show depicted the zany adventures of a loveable long-haired rock band-obviously modeled after the Beatles and their film, “A Hard Days Night” and at first they sang but did not play any of the instruments.The group was chosen not for their musical or acting ability, but because they looked right for the parts. The television show would remain on the air through 1969. The show was roughly modeled after the Beatles movies.

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1967, “The Jerry Lewis Show” second run, TV Variety; debut on NBC.

In 1964, "A Fistful of Dollars" opened in theaters in Italy

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

In 1964, “Because” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Can't Get Over (The Bossa Nova)” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Clinging Vine” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Hold Me” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Stand Accused” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “In The Misty Moonlight” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Invisible Tears” by Ray Conniff peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Lovers Always Forgive” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Maybe I Know” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Me Japanese Boy I Love You” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “One More Tear” by The Raindrops peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Ringo's Theme (This Boy)” by George Martin and His Orchestra peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sincerely” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “When You Loved Me” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Where Love Has Gone” by Jack Jones peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Worry” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Want You To Meet My Baby” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Just Be True” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Maybe I Know” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Me Japanese Boy I Love You” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Society Girl” by The Rag Dolls peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Such A Night” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sweet William” by Millie Small peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “The House Of The Rising Sun” by The Animals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You Never Can Tell (C'est la vie)” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1964, “As Tears Go By” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Should Have Known Better” by The Naturals peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Wouldn't Trade You For The World” by The Bachelors peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Move It Baby” by Simon Scott peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Rhythm and Greens” by The Shadows peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “She's Not There” by The Zombies peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You Never Can Tell (C'est la vie)” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “Everybody Loves Somebody” by Dean Martin peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “If I Fell / I Should Have Known Better” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Mashed Potato / Don't Cha Know” by Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “When You're Not Near” by Rob E.G. peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “Liebeskummer lohnt sich nicht” by Siw Malmkvist peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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