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In 1960, Charles Van Doren and 13 others were arrested for fraud in connection with rigged quiz shows.
In 1961, The New York Museum of Modern Art hangs Henri Matisseʹs “Le Bateau” upside-down, It wasnʹt corrected until December third.
In 1962, Though the Fab Four would appear on both radio and television, on what they would call “Auntie Beeb” (the BBC), The Beatles appeared first — this day — on Great Britainʹs Grenada TV Network, with a live performance of “Love Me Do” on “People and Places.”
In 1963, The Beatles recorded “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “This Boy,” “You Really Got A Hold On Me,” The Beatlesʹ Christmas Record
In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode number four. “Goodnight Sweet Skipper”. The castaways hear on the radio that a plane is going to be flying over their island, but they will be unable to contact them because their transmitter is broken. Gilligan overhears the Skipper dreaming about repairing a transmitter as he sleeps. The Skipper is unable to remember how he fixed the transmitter from his Navy days, so he attempts to have the dream again, but is unable to fall asleep. Each castaway attempts to help by sneaking two tranquilizers into Skippers mango juice. When Gilligan hits the transmitter out of frustration, it suddenly works! However, when he hits it again in an effort to show the other castaways how he fixed it, it falls completely apart just as the plane flies overhead.
In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lassie and Robert Bray”. Other Articles: Man from UNCLE, Patty Duke Show
In 1964, R.C., “Dancing In The Street” by Martha and The Vandellas peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, R.C., “The Anaheim, Azusa, and Cucamonga Sewing Circle, Book Review And Timing Association” by Jan and Dean peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, Yanks fire Manager Yogi Berra for stealing too many picnic baskets from his opponents. Whoops, that shouldʹve been written as “Yogi Bear gets transferred to the zoo.” Sorry.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones released their LP “Out Of Our Heads.”
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #74. “Where Thereʹs a Will”. Mr. Howell revises his will, and leaves a large chunk of his estate to each castaway. They decide to throw him a party to show their appreciation, but when he overhears them talking about which one of them is going to have to “cut the pigs throat” he thinks they are planning to kill him in order to collect their inheritance. Later, he discovers that they have actually trapped a wild boar in an effort to serve him bar-b-que spareribs as a surprise.
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Matthew (Thayer David) tried to dissuade Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) from working at Collinwood, but she accepted Elizabeth's (Joan Bennett) offer to be housekeeper.
In 1966, “The Hollywood Squares”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC with host Peter Marshall with regulars such as Paul Lynde, Wally Cox, Charley Weaver, and lonesome George Gobel, all gone now as well as the over 6,000 videotaped shows that were erased and will never be seen again for future generations to enjoy. Iʹll take Rose Marie to block!
In 1967, Puyi (poo-yee), the last emperor of China, died in Beijing at age 61.
In 1968, Jose Feliciano released his controversal rendition of the national anthem on RCA Records. He first performed it at a 1968 World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and the Saint Louis Cardinals, and was booed. 22 years later, it also happened to Roseanne in San Diego.
In 1969, Hot Chocolate releases a cover of “Give Peace A Chance” in the U.S.A.
In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Alice Doesnʹt Live Here Anymore”, Alice decides the Bradys no longer need her and prepares to leave, the housekeeper has been sending the boys to Carol, their new stepmother, with their problems to make her feel more important. But soon no one in the family is coming to Alice for help.
In 1969, TV Guide Listing: 8 p.m./ET “The Brady Bunch” (ABC): With a new Brady lady at the helm, housekeeper Alice figures itʹs time for her departure. Dilemma: How to explain her decision without stepping on any toes, especially Carolʹs. Mike: Robert Reed. Carol: Florence Henderson. Alice: Ann B. Davis. Peter: Christopher Knight. Greg: Barry Williams. Cindy: Susan Olsen. Marcia: Maureen McCormick. Jan: Eve Plumb. Bobby: Mike Lookinland.
In 1969, Led Zeppelin released the album “Led Zeppelin II”
In 1960, "The Devil's Eye" opened in theaters in Sweden
In 1965, "Sting of Death" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Spinout" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Bullitt" was released by Solar Productions; Peter Yates (director); Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset; Action; Thriller
In 1964, “A Summer Song” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Beach Girl” by Pat Boone peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Dancing In The Street” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do You Want To Dance” by Del Shannon peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Don't Spread It Around” by Barbara Lynn peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue)” by The Temptations peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Good Night Baby” by Butterflys peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Can't Believe What You Say” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I See You” by Cathy and Joe peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “La La La La La” by Blendells peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Matchbox” by The Beatles peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “On The Street Where You Live” by Andy Williams peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Things In This House” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “We'll Sing In The Sunshine” by Gale Garnett peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Must Believe Me” by The Impressions peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “20-75” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Baby, I Need Your Lovin'” by The Four Tops peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It Hurts To Be In Love” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Come To Me” by Julie Grant peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Do I Love You?” by The Ronettes peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I'm Crying” by The Animals peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Questions I Can't Answer” by Heinz peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Summer Is Over” by Frank Ifield peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “(Oh) Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison and The Candymen peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Don't You Know Yockomo” by Dinah Lee peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Won't Forget You” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Store føtter” by Dizzie Tunes peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Trettifyran” by Per Myrberg peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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