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In 1962, R.C., “409” by The Beach Boys peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Surfin' Safari” by Beach Boys peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, The Beatles headlined the British TV variety show (ITV) “Sunday Night at the London Palladium” which was broadcast to 15 million viewers. This show in the United Kingdom was analogous to “The Ed Sullivan Show” in the U.S. The resulting chaos led to the coining of the term “Beatlemania”.
In 1964, “Danger Man” returns to ITV after being canceled in 1961; It would later air on CBS as “Secret Agent”
In 1965, The Who recorded “My Generation” at Pye studios, London. When released as a single it reached number two on the United Kingdom chart, held off the number one position by The Seekers “The Carnival Is Over”. Roger Daltrey would later say that he stuttered the lyrics to try to fit them to the music. The BBC initially refused to play the song because it did not want to offend people who stutter.
In 1965, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “My Three Sons” (CBS): Color. Robbie starts going out at midnight and coming home at 4 a.m. A sure sign, according to Uncle Charley, that he’ s been snared by a chorus girl. Robbie: Don Grady. Steve: Fred MacMurray. Charley: William Demarest. Chip: Stanley Livingston.
In 1965, The Beatles recorded “Drive My Car”
In 1968, BEA BENADERET DIES Actress who starred as KATE BRADLEY in “PETTICOAT JUNCTION” (as well as BLANCHE MORTON of “BURNS AND ALLEN” and the voice of BETTY RUBBLE in “THE FLINTSTONES”) dies from lung cancer at age 62.
In 1968, Recent World Series foes Bob Gibson and Denny McLain meet again on the CBS variety program The Ed Sullivan Show. After Tiger ace McLain plays The Girl From Ipanema on the organ with his quartet, he is joined by future Cardinal Hall of Famer Gibson on the guitar, performing a brief improvised piece together.
In 1969, Jef Jaisun recorded the novelty hit “Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent”
In 1960, "Midnight Lace" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Situation Hopeless... But Not Serious" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Reflections in a Golden Eye" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "The Subject Was Roses" was released by Frankovitch Productions; Ulu Grosbard (director); Patricia Neal, Jack Albertson, Martin Sheen; Drama
In 1962, 😉 “Hully Gully Baby” by The Dovells peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “Surfin' Safari” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Forever and A Day” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Hail To The Conquering Hero” by James Darren peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Hully Gully Guitar” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Remember You” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “If I Didn't Have A Dime (To Play In The Jukebox)” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “If I Had A Hammer (The Hammer Song)” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Punish Her” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Swiss Maid” by Del Shannon peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Things We Did Last Summer” by Shelley Fabares peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “What Kind Of Love Is This” by Joey Dee and The Starliters peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “What Time Is It?” by The Jive Five peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “You Can't Lie To A Liar” by Ketty Lester peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Venus In Blue Jeans” by Jimmy Clanton peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Pretty Jenny” by Jess Conrad peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Reminiscing” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Sheila” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Loco-Motion” by Little Eva peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “She's Not You” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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