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The 60's Datebook for October 8

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In 1960, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “Leave It to Beaver” (ABC): Chopper, Beaverʹs houseguest, tells about his divorced parents and his numerous stepbrothers and stepsisters. This sounds like great fun to Beaver, who asks his folks about making a similar arrangement. Beaver: Jerry Mathers. Wally: Tony Dow. Mr. Cleaver: Hugh Beaumont. Mrs. Cleaver: Barbara Billingsley. Chopper: Barry Gordon.

In 1960, “An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May” opens to rave reviews on Broadway at the Saint James Theatre.

In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jim Nabors of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”. Other Articles: That Girl, The Virginian

In 1966, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels released the medley “Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly.”

In 1969, On Dark Shadows, Count Andreas Petofi (David Selby), in Quentin's body, informed Angelique she had to follow his orders in the future. Julia (Grayson Hall) realized that Petofi (Thayer David) was really Quentin but then disappeared back to 1969.

In 1969, “Abbey Road”, the final Beatle album recorded by the Beatles, entered the United Kingdom chart at number one.

In 1960, "A False Student" was released in movie theaters in Japan

In 1964, "The Outrage" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Romeo and Juliet" was released by Paramount Pictures / BHE Films / Verona Produzione / Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica; Franco Zeffirelli (director/screenplay); Franco Brusati, Masolino D'Amico (screenplay); Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey, Milo O'Shea, Michael York, John McEnery, Natasha Parry, Pat Heywood, Robert Stephens, Antonio Pierfederici, Esmeralda Ruspoli, Bruce Robinson, Keith Skinner, Roberto Antonelli, Paul Hardwick, Dyson Lovell, Richard Warwick, Roy Holder, Roberto Bisacco, Paola Tedesco, Bruno Filippini, Laurence Olivier; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1969, "The Good Guys and the Bad Guys" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts; Burt Kennedy (director); Robert Mitchum, George Kennedy, David Carradine; Comedy; Western

In 1969, "The Monitors" was released by Bell and Howell; Jack Shea (director); Guy Stockwell, Susan Oliver, Larry Storch; Comedy; Satirical; Sci-Fi

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

In 1960, 😉🤣 “Don't You Just Know It” by The Fendermen peaked at number 110 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “(I Do The) Shimmy Shimmy” by Bobby Freeman peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Can't Satisfy” by The Impressions peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Chain Gang” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Come Back” by Jimmy Clanton peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dommage, Dommage (Too Bad, Too Bad)” by Paul Vance peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Chose To Sing The Blues” by Ray Charles peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Is You Is Or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby)?” by Buster Brown peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Just Like A Woman” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Lookin' For Love” by Ray Conniff peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Malaguena” by Connie Francis peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Mr. Dieingly Sad” by Critters peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Rocking Goose” by Johnny and The Hurricanes peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Secret Love” by Richard 'Groove' Holmes peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Stop Look and Listen” by The Chiffons peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “You Mean Everything To Me” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “You're Gonna Miss Me” by Thirteenth Floor Elevators peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, “A Million To One” by Jimmy Charles peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “And She's Mine” by The Guess Who peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Anymore” by Teresa Brewer peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Blue Angel” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Cherish” by The Association peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Don't Cry For Me” by Marti Shannon peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Fiddle Around” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Got To Handle It” by The Capitols peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Mr. Dieingly Sad” by Critters peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Open The Door To Your Heart” by Darrell Banks peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “She Drives Me Out Of My Mind” by The Swingin' Medallions peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White” by The Standells peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Suspicions” by The Sidekicks peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “You're Gonna Miss Me” by Thirteenth Floor Elevators peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1966, “All I See Is You” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Bend It!” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Caribbean Honeymoon” by Frank Weir peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Gotta Get A Date” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Don't Care” by Los Bravos peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “In The Arms Of Love” by Andy Williams peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunny” by Cher peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Tell Laura I Love Her” by Ricky Valance peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “There Will Never Be Another You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, “Come On and Take My Hand / Don't You Know” by Johnny O'Keefe and Ernie Freeman peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “God Only Knows / Wouldn't It Be Nice” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Run, Sampson, Run / You Mean Everything To Me” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Too Soon To Know” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “With A Girl Like You” by The Troggs peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Every Step I Take” by The Motions peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Nooit op zondag” by Mieke Telkamp or Anneke van Hooff peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Out Of Time” by Chris Farlowe peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Ramona (English)” by The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme)” by Ray Conniff Singers peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, 😉🤣 “I'm A Nut” by Leroy Pullins peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “All Or Nothing” by Small Faces peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sound Of Music” by Musical peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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