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The 60's Datebook for September 21

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In 1961, “Bachelor Father”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to ABC.

In 1961, “You Bet Your Life”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC.

In 1962, “The Jack Paar Program,” a weekly, prime-time show that followed Paarʹs stint on “The Tonight Show,” began a three-year run.

In 1963, R.C., “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Heat Wave” by Martha and The Vandellas peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs enters the Hot 100. It says there for 15 weeks and climbs to number one for five weeks starting on October 12. It receives a gold record on November 29.

In 1967, On Days of our Lives, Mickey Horton (John Clarke) discovered that his niece Julie was carrying the child of her dead adulterous lover, David Martin.

In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dan Rowan and Dick Martin”. Other Articles: Art Carney, Anthony Quinn

In 1968, R.C., “Battle Of New Orleans” by Harperʹs Bizarre peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Revolution” by The Beatles peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)” by The Moody Blues peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Adam-12”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.

In 1968, “Fire”, by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1968, “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.

In 1968, “The Prisoner.” In this radical series, Patrick McGoohan played a character known only as Number Six — who, after angrily resigning from a top-secret organization, is abducted to “the village,” a high-tech prison disguised as a placid English resort. Each week saw him resist the efforts of a different warder, always designated Number Two, to break his spirit. Who was Number 6? Why had he resigned? Who were his captors? In “Fall Out,” the haunting finale, McGoohan finally meets Number One and tears a monkey mask from the manʹs face only to confront — himself! What did it all mean? Pogo cartoonist Walt Kelly may have put it best: “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”

In 1968, Jimi Hendrixʹs “All Along the Watchtower” was released.

In 1969, Hot new album: Credence Clearwater Revivalʹs album “Green River” also includes “Bad Moon Rising”.

In 1969, New York Jetsʹ Steve OʹNeal sets a NFL record for the longest punt with a 98 yard kick against the Denver Broncos.

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

In 1968, 😉 “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “China Nights (Shina No Yoru)” by Kyu Sakamoto peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Down At Lulu's” by Ohio Express peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Down Here On The Ground” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “For The Love Of Ivy” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Heatwave” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Lonely Drifter” by The O'Jays peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Mickey's Monkey” by The Miracles peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Morning Dew” by Lulu peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Painted, Tainted Rose” by Al Martino peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Please Don't Talk To The Lifeguard” by Diane Ray peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)” by High Keys peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Revolution” by The Beatles peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sooner Or Later” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Straighten Up Your Heart” by Barbara Lewis peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Tell Me The Truth” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Time Has Come Today” by Chambers Brothers peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “To Wait For Love” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tuesday Afternoon (Forever Afternoon)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Why Don't You Believe Me?” by The Duprees peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “You Can Never Stop Me Loving You” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Your Boyfriend's Back” by Bobby Comstock and The Counts peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baby Come Back” by The Equals peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Give A Damn” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Magic Bus” by The Who peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Way Of Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Private Number” by Judy Clay and William Bell peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Six Man Band” by The Association peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Surfer Girl / Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Fool On The Hill” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “This Wheel's On Fire” by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and The Trinity peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tom Boy” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You're All I Need To Get By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1968, “America” by The Nice peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Come On” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Anita Harris peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Frankie and Johnny” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hard To Handle” by Otis Redding peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Need Your Love So Bad” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Two Silhouettes” by Del Shannon peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “When The Sun Comes Shining Thru'” by Long John Baldry peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Whispering” by The Bachelors peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, 😉🤣 “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)” by Allan Sherman peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Dear Heart” by Mike Preston peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Soul Limbo” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Impossible Dream” by Jim Nabors peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Alouette” by Gilles Dreu peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Atlantis” by The Shadows peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Can't You Find Another Way (Of Doing It)” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Oh, Donna Clara!” by Die Regento Stars mit Bruno Majcherek peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Rain and Tears” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1963, “There Goes My Heart Again” by Fats Domino peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “And At Night” by The Lords peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ich bau' dir ein Schloß” by Heintje peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “If I Only Had Time” by John Rowles peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Name Is Jack” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Universal” by Small Faces peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Young Girl” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Delilah” by Tom Jones peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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