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In 1962, First radio broadcast of a Beatles record (Radio Luxemburg).
In 1962, In The Flintstones episode titled “BOWLING BALLET”, Fred enrolls in the Bedrock Dance Studio in order to regain his lost timing before the big bowling match against the Rockland Rockets.
In 1962, The Beatlesʹ first single, “Love Me Do”/“P.S. I Love You” was released in the United Kingdom. Itʹs out on the Parlophone Records label and gets its first radio play that evening on the EMI-owned Radio Luxembourg. It rose to a respectable #17 on the British charts. It was also rereleased in 1982 on its 20th anniversary and hit number four on the United Kingdom pop chart.
In 1962, COVER OF LIFE JACKIE GLEASON is featured (his new TV series debuted that fall)
In 1963, On the cover of TV Guide: “Phil Silvers”. Other Articles: Liz Taylor, Willie Mays
In 1963, “Casper, The Friendly Ghost”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1963, “Fireball XL-5”, TV Childrens, Super Marionation; debut on NBC.
In 1963, “The Hector Heathcote Show”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.
In 1965, Dick McInnes stays aloft almost twelve hours in a kite.
In 1965, “The Pink Panther” album by Henry Mancini was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of My Three Sons: Fred MacMurray, Tina Cole, Don Grady”. Other Articles: Car.Burnett, Mod Squad, Dragnet
In 1968, R.C., “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The Who, Small Faces, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Joe Cocker kick off a package tour of Britain with a concert in London.
In 1968, Creamʹs “White Room” was released the same day the rock band launched its farewell U.S. tour in Oakland, California.
In 1969, A farmer believes his sheep are birds and that they nest in trees, two Frenchmen consider the commercial potential of flying sheep. “And now for something completely different”…the BBC becomes a much sillier place with the first airing of “Monty Pythonʹs Flying Circus.” It featured regulars John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle. The series began airing on public television stations in the U.S. in 1974.
In 1962, "Dr. No" launched the James Bond series, the second longest-running film franchise of all time next to Godzilla. It also launched the career of Sean Connery.
In 1966, "Seconds" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "A Walk with Love and Death" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Huston (director); Anjelica Huston, Assi Dayan, Anthony Higgins; Drama; Historical
In 1968, “A Message From Maria” by Joe Simon peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Almost In Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Birthday Party” by Pixies Three peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Brown-Eyed Woman” by Bill Medley peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Cindy's Gonna Cry” by Johnny Crawford peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Girl Watcher” by O'Kaysions peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Horse Fever” by Cliff Nobles and Company peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Say A Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Let's Make Love Tonight” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Michael” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Part Time Love” by Little Johnny Taylor peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Slip Away” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sweet Young Thing Like You” by Ray Charles peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Teenage Cleopatra” by Tracey Dey peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Choice” by The O'Jays peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Snake” by Al Wilson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “There Was A Time” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tom Boy” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Toys In The Attic” by Jack Jones peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Treat My Baby Good” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “WHAM!” by Lonnie Mack peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “What Does A Girl Do” by The Shirelles peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Where Did All The Good Times Go” by Dick and Deedee peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Got The Love” by Professor Morrison's Lollipop peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Biplane Evermore” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Down Here On The Ground” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Heartache” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hole In My Pocket” by Barry Goldberg peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Heals” by Colours peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sweet Young Thing Like You” by Ray Charles peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Mule” by The James Boys peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Weight” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Three Rows Over” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time Has Come Today” by Chambers Brothers peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Who Is Gonna Love Me?” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Always The Lonely One” by Alan Drew peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm A Midnight Mover” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “My Boyfriend's Back” by The Angels U.S.A. peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “No One” by Ray Charles peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Baby Come Back” by The Equals peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Forget Him” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “If I Had A Hammer” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Judy, Judy, Judy” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Surfin' Hootenanny” by Al Casey and The K-C-ettes (Al Casey Combo) peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “The Lonely Surfer” by Jack Nitzsche peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hello, I Love You, Won't You Tell Me Your Name?” by The Doors peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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