In 1960, R.C., “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it reentered as number one on January 13, 1962, the only song by the same artist to do so in different years.
In 1960, R.C., “The Twist” by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Yogi” by The Ivy Three peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, “Jackpot Bowling”, TV Sports, with Milton Berle; debut on NBC.
In 1960, “Pete And Gladys”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1960, “The Spike Jones Show”, TV Variety, last aired on CBS.
In 1961, Barney and Betty Hill, a New Hampshire couple driving home from vacation, experienced what they later claimed under hypnosis was a short-term abduction by extraterrestrials.
In 1963, The Jimmy Dean Show aired for the first time on ABC-TV. An hour-long weekly series, the variety program featured country performers such as Charlie Rich, Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Connie Smith, Buck Owens, Jim Reeves, Red Buttons, and Johnny Cash. The Jimmy Dean Show, also gave puppeteer Jim Henson his first national media exposure, best known as the creator of The Muppets.
In 1963, “The Jimmy Dean Show” second run, TV Variety, debut on ABC.
In 1963, “The Sid Caesar Show”, TV Variety; debut on ABC.
In 1964, R.C., “Bread And Butter” by The Newbeats peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Itʹs All Over Now” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, The family TV show “Flipper,” about a dolphin adopted by a Florida family, premiered on NBC.
In 1965, “The F.B.I.”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1965, “The Wackiest Ship In The Army”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #70. “Gilligan vs. Gilligan”. Gilligan meets his double, who is a soviet spy whose mission is: find out what the castaways are up to, of course he thinks theyʹre American spys in an assignment (aparently the Skipper throwing him out and telling him about the shipwreak wasnʹt enough for him.) So whats a Gilligan to do when someone is running around with his identity ruining his good name?
In 1966, The Lovin' Spoonfulʹs fifth hit single and first number one pop hit, “Summer in the City,” wins the New York based group their first gold record by the RIAA
In 1968, A baby was born on the Golden Gate Bridge (those Marin County folk!).
In 1969, “Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS. Golllllly!
In 1960, "The Bad Sleep Well" opened in theaters in Japan
In 1968, "Hot Millions" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1964, “Candy To Me” by Eddie Holland peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Wanna Thank You” by Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's All Over Now” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Knock! Knock (Who's There)” by The Orlons peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Rockin' Robin” by The Rivieras peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sally Was A Good Old Girl” by Fats Domino peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Someone, Someone” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Clock” by Jeanette (Baby) Washington peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “There's Nothing I Can Say” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Yet...I Know (Et Pourtant)” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “And I Love Her” by The Beatles peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Because” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Clinging Vine” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “In The Misty Moonlight” by Jerry Wallace peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's All Over Now” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Love's Made A Fool Of You” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Seven Daffodils” by The Mojos peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Jimmy Reed peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Letter” by Long and The Short peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Way You Look Tonight” by Denny Seyton peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Twelve Steps Of Love” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It Hurts To Be In Love / Hawaii” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The World I Used To Know” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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