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In 1961, Ted Williams stepped up to the plate one last time in a major league game and hit a 420-foot home run.
In 1961, “Hazel”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC. The sitcom starred Shirley Booth in the title role, with Don DeFore as George Baxter and Whitney Blake as Dorothy Baxter, the family who Hazel adopted. She was their maid and housekeeper. “Hazel” was based on the Saturday Evening Postʹs cartoon series by Ted Key.
In 1962, In The Flintstones episode titled “INVISIBLE BARNEY”, Fredʹs attempt to cure Barneyʹs hiccups has an unexpected side effect.
In 1962, “Iʹm Dickens, Heʹs Fenster”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1962, “The Tonight Show”, TV Talk Show, last aired on NBC with a format of guest hosts; Johnny Carson would take the helm in three days.
In 1963, Murray The K, a New York Disc Jock, received a copy of the Beatles “She Loves You” and played it on the radio. It is believed to be the first Beatlesʹ song ever played in the U.S. He played it all the time with no immediate listener reaction.
In 1963, R.C., “Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart. This group was racing with Jan and Dean for the subgenre of automobile pop songs.
In 1963, R.C., “Martian Hop” by The Ran-Dells peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., “Nick Teen And Al K. Hall” by Rolf Harris peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, R.C., “Surfer Joe” by The Surfaris peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Tennessee Tuxedo”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS. Don Adams supplied the voice of the title character. Letʹs go see Mr. Whoopee, he always knows the answers.
In 1963, “The New Phil Silvers Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1963, Bob Dylanʹs second LP, and the first to feature mostly originals, “The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan,” enters the LP chart. The disc contains the song “Blowin' In The Wind.”
In 1964, Connie Stevensʹ “Wendy and Me” television sitcom premieres on ABC.
In 1964, Arthur “Harpo” Marx died. He started his show business career as a singer, but played a mute in the Marx Brothers films. Although he never spoke a line, he used a taxi horn to communicate — two blasts for yes, one for no.
In 1966, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain: VICTOR BUONO as “KING TUT”
In 1967, The Beatles recorded “I Am The Walrus” and “Flying”
In 1968, R.C., “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for nine weeks; clocking in at seven minutes and eleven seconds, it was almost as long as Richard Harrisʹs “MacArthur Park” (7:20) hit earlier that year.
In 1968, R.C., “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “The Magic Bus” by The Who peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The Moody Bluesʹ “Days Of Future Past” enters the LP chart.
In 1969, Leonard Nimoy accepts a new crew position as part of the “Mission: Impossible” team. Nimoyʹs Paris replaces husband-and-wife spooks Martin Landau and Barbara Bain; theyʹve quit in a salary dispute.
In 1969, “To Rome With Love”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.
In 1969, TVʹS “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE” The series begins its fourth season with an important cast changeover: MARTIN LANDAU (Rollin Hand) and BARBARA BAIN (Cinnamon) have quit in a salary dispute and joining the IM force LEONARD NIMOY as (another master of disguise) THE GREAT PARIS
In 1960, "Sunrise at Campobello" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "The Bible: In the Beginning..." was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1963, 😉🤣 “Martian Hop” by Ran-Dells peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, 😉🤣 “Nick Teen and Al. K. Hall” by Rolf Harris peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “A Walkin' Miracle” by The Essex peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hey There Lonely Boy” by Ruby and The Romantics peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Wish It Would Rain Down” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Listen Here” by Eddie Harris peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Magic Bus” by The Who peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “More” by Vic Dana peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Mr. Wishing Well” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Way Of Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Only In America” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Sally, Go 'Round The Roses” by Jaynetts peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Special Occasion” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “That's How It Goes” by George Maharis peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The B.B. Jones” by B.B. King peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Fool On The Hill” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget” by The Raindrops peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Weight” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Weight” by The Band peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Unchained Melody” by The Sweet Inspirations peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Who Is Gonna Love Me?” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Wonderful! Wonderful!” by The Tymes peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Fly Me To The Moon” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “For The Love Of Ivy” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do” by Betty Wright peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hip City” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Just Can't Get Over You” by Peter Kastner peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Wish It Would Rain Down” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Listen Here” by Eddie Harris peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “That Kind Of Woman” by Merrilee Rush and The Turnabouts peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Snake” by Al Wilson peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Then He Kissed Me” by The Crystals peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “To Wait For Love” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love” by Little Peggy March peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Live For The Sun” by Vanity Fare peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Want To Stay Here” by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Just Like Eddie” by Heinz peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “One Inch Rock” by Tyrannosaurus Rex peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Those Were The Days” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Wishing” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Yesterday's Dreams” by The Four Tops peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Want To Stay Here” by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Painted, Tainted Rose” by Al Martino peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Ei snerten snelle” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1963, “It's All In The Game” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Singel og sand” by Olkabilamo peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunshine Girl” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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