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The 60's Datebook for October 4

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In 1960, “Stagecoach West”, TV Western Drama; debut on ABC.

In 1961, “The Alvin Show”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS. David Seville and the Chipmunk characters (ALVIN, SIMON and THEODORE) join CBS-TVʹs Wednesday prime time lineup.

In 1962, R.C., “Telstar” by the Tornados peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1962, “The Saint (UK)” began airing on ITV

In 1964, AT THE MOVIES “ITʹS A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD” (Spencer Tracy, Sid Caesar, Jonathan Winters); “FATE IS THE HUNTER” (Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette); “MARY POPPINS” (Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Ed Wynn)

In 1964, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guest: LOUIS ARMSTRONG (“HELLO DOLLY”)

In 1965, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Yesterday,” The Beatles. The song, which Paul McCartney originally called “Scrambled Eggs,” has been played on the radio and TV more than any other Beattle song and is the most covered song in history.

In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) took Burke and Dr. Woodard down to the basement to show them the coffin, but it was not there.

In 1968, HOT NEW ALBUM STEPPENWOLFʹs “SECOND” includes “MAGIC CARPET RIDE”

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bill Cosby”. Other Articles: Bill Bixby, Sesame Street

In 1969, R.C., “Mah-Na-Mah-Na” by Piero Umiliani peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, CCRʹs “Green River” tops the LP chart.

In 1969, Crosby, Stills and Nashʹs “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” was released.

In 1969, "Hail, Hero!" was released by Cinema Center Films; David Miller (director); Michael Douglas, Arthur Kennedy, Teresa Wright; Dramas

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

In 1969, 😉🤣 “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by Piero Umiliani peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Can't Find The Time” by Orpheus peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Jean” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Little Woman” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “My Balloon's Going Up” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Runnin' Blue” by The Doors peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Slum Baby” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Son Of A Lovin' Man” by Buchanan Brothers peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Weight” by Diana Ross, The Supremes and The Temptations peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Got Yours and I'll Get Mine” by Delfonics peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Carry Me Back” by The Rascals peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Daddy's Little Man” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get Off My Back Woman” by B.B. King peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Here I Go Again” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Want You To Know” by New Colony Six peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Jean” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Love's Been Good To Me” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Something To Believe” by Sugar and Spice peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Taking My Love (and Leaving Me)” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Train” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Weight” by Diana Ross, The Supremes and The Temptations peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “This Girl Is A Woman Now” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Got Yours and I'll Get Mine” by Delfonics peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1969, 😉 “Hare Krishna Mantra” by Radah Krishna Temple peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, 😉🤣 “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, 😉🤣 “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither) (Major Minor Label)” by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Am I The Same Girl” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Second That Emotion” by Diana Ross, The Supremes and The Temptations peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “It's Getting Better” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Throw Down A Line” by Cliff and Hank peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 😉 “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Lay Lady Lay” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Bloody Mary” by Tom and Dick peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Natural Born Bugie” by Humble Pie peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Potvolblommen” by Lowland Trio peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Scheiden tut so weh” by Heintje peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Saved By The Bell” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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