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The 60's Datebook for October 15

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In 1960, Loretta Lynn made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. In a press conference she said, "I've played in a million places, but the Grand Ole Opry is different." Lynn has been a member of The Grand Ole Opry for over years, since joining on September 25, 1962.

In 1960, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carol Burnett and Marion Lorne from The Garry Moore Show”. Other Articles: Boris Karloff, Dobie Gillis

In 1960, “King Leonardo”, TV Cartoon Show, aka The King and Odie; debut on NBC.

In 1966, A 75-year-old man receives ten traffic summonses when he drives on the wrong side of the road four times, commits four hit-and-run offenses, and causes six accidents, all within 20 minutes, in McKinney, Texas.

In 1966, Australia bans Troggsʹ “I Canʹt Control Myself,” as “terribly obscene”.

In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Peter Deuel and Judy Carne of Love on a Rooftop”. Other Articles: William Shatner, Tarzan, Marlo Thomas

In 1966, R.C., “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Reach Out Iʹll Be There” by Four Tops peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, Jack Kemp, Buffalo vs. Oakland, sacked eleven times!

In 1969, Frank Zappaʹs album [8] HOT RATS was released including the track “Peaches En Regalia”.

In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with At San Quentin, which was a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison the follow-up to Cash's previous live album, the critically acclaimed At Folsom Prison. The album was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue".

In 1969, Johnny Cash wins a record-setting five times during the third annual Country Music Association awards at Nashvilleʹs Ryman Auditorium. He takes home Entertainer and Male Vocalist; Album, for “San Quentin”; Single, for “A Boy Named Sue”; and Vocal Group, with June Carter.

In 1965, "The Cincinnati Kid" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1969, "Paint Your Wagon" was released by Paramount Pictures; Joshua Logan (director); Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, Jean Seberg; Western; Musical

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

In 1966, 😉 “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, 😉🤣 “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, 😉🤣 “Shoppin' For Clothes” by The Coasters peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Cherry, Cherry” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dommage, Dommage (Too Bad, Too Bad)” by Jerry Vale peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Happiness” by Shades Of Blue peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Can't Give You Anything But Love” by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Really Don't Want To Know” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I've Got You Under My Skin” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “In Our Time” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “It's Not The End Of Everything” by Tommy Edwards peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Let's Have A Party” by Wanda Jackson peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Lucille” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “My Love Is For You” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Reach Out I'll Be There” by The Four Tops peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Summer Samba (So Nice)” by Walter Wanderley peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Three Nights A Week” by Fats Domino peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Tomorrow Never Comes” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Twistin' U.S.A.” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Wait” by Jimmy Clanton peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “What Now, My Love” by Richard 'Groove' Holmes peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, 😉 “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, 😉 “The 10:30 Train” by The Ugly Ducklings peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, 😉 “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Townsmen peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, 😉🤣 “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ain't Nobody Home” by Howard Tate peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ashes To Ashes” by The Mindbenders peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” by The Temptations peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Black Is Black” by Los Bravos peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Blue Side Of Lonesome” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Born A Woman” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “C'est La Qu'on Est Le Mieux” by Dick Rivers peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Chain Gang” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dianne, Dianne” by Ronny and The Daytonas peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Flamingo” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Groovy Thing Going” by Wes Dakus peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Poverty” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Rumors” by Syndicate Of Sound peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “With A Girl Like You” by The Troggs peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1960, 😉 “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Frankie Vaughan peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, 😉 “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Another Tear Falls” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dear Mrs. Applebee” by David Garrick peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Guantanamera” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “How High The Moon” by Ella Fitzgerald peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Lady Godiva” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “My Little Corner Of The World” by Anita Bryant peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Nine Times Out Of Ten” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be)” by Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Somewhere, My Love” by Manuel and The Music Of The Mountains peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunny” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Walk, Don't Run” by The Ventures peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, 😉 “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo Ann Campbell peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Born A Woman” by Judy Stone peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “It's Now Or Never” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Step Back / Cara Lyn” by Johnny Young and Kompany peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “The Wreck Of The 'John B'” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1960, 😉 “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “All Or Nothing” by Small Faces peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Blowin' In The Wind” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Little Man” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, “Du bist mein erster Gedanke” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Leg dein Herz in meine Hände” by Roy Black peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1966, “With A Girl Like You” by The Troggs peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

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