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The 60's Datebook for October 28

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In 1962, The Cuban Missile Crisis ended when Soviet leader Nikita Krushchev blinked and announced that all Soviet offensive missiles would be removed from Cuba. Six days earlier, on national television, President John F. Kennedy had demanded the U.S.S.R. remove those missiles from the Caribbean island nation and imposed a naval blockade to prevent any more weapons from reaching Cuba. In response to Krushchevʹs concession, the United States agreed to remove its missiles from Turkey that were pointed toward the Soviet Union.

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #42. “Quick Before It Sinks”. The Professor thinks that the island is sinking, which causes the Castaways to panic. As it turns out, Gilligan has mistakenly moved the Professorʹs measuring stick, so the panic was a false alarm.

In 1967, R.C., “People Are Strange” by The Doors peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Laughing” single by Guess Who was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1960, "Zazie in the Metro" opened in theaters in France

In 1964, "Rio Conchos" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1966, "An American Dream" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1961, 😉🤣 “Berlin Top Ten” by Dickie Goodman peaked at number 116 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Anybody But Me” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Bright Lights, Big City” by Jimmy Reed peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Brink Of Disaster” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Bristol Stomp” by The Dovells peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Broken Heart and A Pillow Filled With Tears” by Patti Page peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Child Of Clay” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Dirty Man” by Laura Lee peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Feel It” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Give Everybody Some” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Here Comes The Night” by Ben E. King peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hush” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Really Love You” by The Stereos peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely)” by The Precisions peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “It's Just A House Without You” by Brook Benton peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “King Midas In Reverse” by The Hollies peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Let's Get Together” by Hayley Mills and Hayley Mills peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Look In My Eyes” by The Chantels peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “People Are Strange” by The Doors peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Runaround Sue” by Dion peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Stick Shift” by The Duals peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Way You Look Tonight” by The Lettermen peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “This Time” by Troy Shondell peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tonight I Won't Be There” by Adam Wade peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wasn't The Summer Short” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “What've I Done (To Make You Mad)” by Linda Jones peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Who Can I Count On” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Your Last Goodbye” by Floyd Cramer peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Be My Love” by Mel Carter peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Fall In Love With Me” by Bettye Swann peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Get On Up” by The Esquires peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “How Can I Be Sure” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Believe In Sunshine” by Passing Fancy peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's Got To Be Mellow” by Leon Haywood peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lightning's Girl” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “New Dawn” by Stitch In Tyme peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” by The Kingpins peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Rock and Roll Woman” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sometimes She's A Little Girl” by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Stranded In The Middle Of No Place” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Idol” by The Fortunes peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “To Share Your Love” by Fantastic Four peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by The Happenings peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “You're So Square” by Buddy Holly peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You, No One But You” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1961, 😉 “Who Put The Bomp” by The Viscounts peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hats Off To Larry” by Del Shannon peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Playground” by Anita Harris peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sucu Sucu” by Laurie Johnson peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Theme From 'Come September'” by Bobby Darin and His Orchestra peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tribute To Buddy Holly” by Mike Berry and The Outlaws peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Wild Wind” by John Leyton peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “World Of Broken Hearts” by Amen Corner peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Keep Running Away” by The Four Tops peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉🤣 “More Money For You and Me” by The Four Preps peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Mexico” by Bob Moore and His Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Last Waltz” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Letter” by The Box Tops peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Time” by Craig Douglas peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Without You” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “You Thrill Me / Missing You” by Ray Peterson peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Hole In My Shoe” by Traffic peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Kon-Tiki” by The Shadows peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Go To San Francisco” by The Flower Pot Men peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Michael” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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