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The 60's Datebook for October 19

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In 1961, “West Side Story” opened in movie theaters.

In 1963, R.C., “Little Eefin Annie” by Joe Perkins peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, The Beatlesʹ record “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” is recorded.

In 1965, The Beatles recorded “The Beatles Third Christmas Record”

In 1966, Bobby Orr makes his NHL regular season debut for the Boston Bruins.

In 1968, Born on this day was Rodney Scott Carrington, an American stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist. He has released six major-label studio albums and a greatest-hits package.

In 1968, Jimmy Pageʹs “New Yardbirds” rename themselves “Led Zeppelin” after the Whoʹs Keith Moon says theyʹll go over like the proverbial lead balloon.

In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jim Nabors”. Other Articles: Dragnet, Mannix, Ghost and Mrs. Muir

In 1968, R.C., “All Along The Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, Three days after capturing the world championship, the Mets appear on The Ed Sullivan Show and sing “You Gotta Have Heart,” an inspiring song from the Broadway play Damn Yankees. The showʹs host, concerned that some of the ball players imbibed too many mai tais following rehearsals at a nearby Chinese restaurant, brings in a choir to back up the performers, out of sight from the audience.

In 1966, "The Fortune Cookie" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "A Flea in Her Ear" was released by Elgin International Films; Jacques Charon (director); Rex Harrison, Rosemary Harris, Louis Jourdan

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

In 1963, 😉🤣 “Busted” by Ray Charles peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, 😉🤣 “Little Eefin Annie” by Joe Perkins peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “A Love So Fine” by The Chiffons peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “All Along The Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Destination: Anywhere” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do The Choo Choo” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Hello Heartache, Goodbye Love” by Little Peggy March peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else” by Masqueraders peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I'll Take You Home” by The Drifters peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Listen, They're Playing My Song” by Ray Charles peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Nitty Gritty” by Ricardo Ray peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Oh Lord, Why Lord” by Los Pop Tops peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Porpoise Song” by The Monkees peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Say It Loud - I'm Black and Proud” by James Brown peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “September Song” by Jimmy Durante peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “That's The Only Way” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Two Tickets To Paradise” by Brook Benton peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Up-Hard” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Where Do I Go” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You Need Me, Baby” by Joe Tex peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “A Message From Maria” by Joe Simon peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do The Choo Choo” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Down On Me” by Big Brother and The Holding Company peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Girl Watcher” by O'Kaysions peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I Can't Stay Mad At You” by Skeeter Davis peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Met Her In Church” by The Box Tops peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ice In The Sun” by Status Quo peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Little Green Apples” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Naturally Stoned” by Avante-Garde peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Oh Lord, Why Lord” by Los Pop Tops peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Piece Of My Heart” by Big Brother and The Holding Company With Janis Joplin peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Puffin' On Down The Track” by Hugh Masekela peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sugar Shack” by Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Suzie Q” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Most Beautiful Thing In My Life” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Visions of Vanessa” by Witness Inc. peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You Got The Love” by Professor Morrison's Lollipop peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1963, “Dragonfly” by The Tornados peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Everybody” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Heartache” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I'll Take You Home” by The Drifters peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jesamine” by The Casuals peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “M'Lady” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Pretty Thing” by Bo Diddley peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sally Ann” by Joe Brown peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sweet Nothin's” by The Searchers peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “The First Time” by Adam Faith peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “(and Her Name Is) Scarlet” by The De Kroo Brothers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Bad To Me” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Petite Chanson” by Johnny Crawford peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sandy, Sandy” by Town and Country Brothers peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Lovely Loretta” by The Buffoons peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The House That Jack Built / I Say A Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “This Rose In My Hand” by Tee Set peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” by Ohio Express peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Arrivederci Hans” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Azzurro” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “La bambola” by Dalida peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sunshine Girl” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

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