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The 60's Datebook for October 26

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In 1960, Gene Autry, the singing cowboy, was awarded a California expansion franchise in the American League. He had gone to the owners meeting to look for opportunities…in broadcasting.

In 1963, R.C., “Speed Ball” by Ray Stevens peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Liberace played the parts of both a concert pianist and the evil brother who leads him into a life of crime on “Batman.”

In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Dr. Julia Hoffman's (Grayson Hall) experiments with Barnabas Collins' (Jonathan Frid) blood went terribly awry and his youthful appearance reverted to that of a 175-year-old vampire. The horribly disfigured Barnabas accused Julia of having taken revenge on him after he rebuffed her romantic overtures. Julia denied the charge, but reveled in the fact that Barnabas had to cancel his pending rendezvous with Vicky.

In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Hope Lange of Ghost and Mrs. Muir”. Other Articles: Gomer Pyle, Jay Silverheels

In 1968, R.C., “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, Boxer George Foreman beats Ionas Chepulis of the Soviet Union for the gold medal in the heavyweight division at the Mexico Olympic games. Foreman draws blood two minutes into the first round. In the second round, Chepulis is given a standing count by the referee, who eventually calls the fight before the bell.

In 1967, "Wait Until Dark" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1963, 😉 “Speed Ball” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baby Come Back” by The Equals peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Break Your Promise” by Delfonics peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Cinderella Sunshine” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do What You Gotta Do” by Nina Simone peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do Your Own Thing” by Brook Benton peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Don't Think Twice, It's All Right” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Donna The Prima Donna” by Dion peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Enamorado” by Keith Colley peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Fly Me To The Moon” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Golden Gate Park” by Rejoice! peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hitchcock Railway” by José Feliciano peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I'm In A Different World” by The Four Tops peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Isn't It Lonely Together” by Robert Knight peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” by The Shirelles peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “It's Crazy” by Eddie Harris peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Little Green Apples” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Naturally Stoned” by Avante-Garde peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Never My Love” by Sandpebbles peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “On The Way Home” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Over You” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Peace Of Mind” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ride My See-Saw” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Shape Of Things To Come” by Max Frost and The Troopers peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Shoot 'Em Up Baby” by Andy Kim peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Smell Of Incense” by Southwest F.O.B. peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Soul Drippin'” by The Mauds peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sweet Impossible You” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Take Me For A Little While” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Talk To Me” by Sunny and The Sunglows peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “The First Day Back At School” by Paul and Paula peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “The Scavenger” by Dick Dale and The Del-Tones peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “All Along The Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baroque-A-Nova” by Mason Williams peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Didn't Know The Time” by The Staccatos peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Greenburg, Glickstein, Charles, David Smith and Jones” by Cryan Shames peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Horse Fever” by Cliff Nobles and Company peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lalena” by Donovan peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Mean Woman Blues / Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Over You” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Per-So-Nal-Ly” by Bobby Paris peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Surprise Surprise (I Need You)” by The Troggs peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “There Was A Time” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Those Were The Days” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Up-Hard” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Wait Till Tomorrow” by The Banana Splits peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Where Do I Go” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1963, 😉🤣 “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)” by Allan Sherman peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “A Day Without Love” by Love Affair peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Do You Love Me?” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Hello Little Girl” by The Fourmost peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Les Bicyclettes de Belsize” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Listen To Me” by The Hollies peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Marianne” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My World” by Cupid's Inspiration peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sunshine Of Your Love” by Cream peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Weight” by The Band peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “A Walkin' Miracle” by The Essex peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Blue Bayou / Mean Woman Blues” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mary, Mary / What Am I Doing Hangin' Round?” by The Monkees peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “King Croesus” by World Of Oz peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Girl Of Independent Means” by The Honeybus peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Only One Woman” by The Marbles peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Those Were The Days” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “Shindig” by The Shadows peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Du sollst nicht weinen” by Heintje peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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