In 1963, Wham-O filed a patent for the Frisbee.
In 1963, Singer/songwriter Kenny Alphin is born at the Culpeper County Hospital in Culpeper, Virginia. As Big Kenny, he co-founds Big and Rich, a boundary-pushing duo that collects hits with “Lost In This Moment,” “Comin' To Your City” and “Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)”
In 1964, Charley Johnson, Saint Louis vs. New York Giants, sacked eleven times!
In 1964, The Dave Clark 5 appear on the “Ed Sullivan Show” singing their hit “Glad All Over.” Sullivan compares them favorable to the Rolling Stones, saying that unlike the latter, the DC5 are “nice, neat boys.”
In 1965, Ernie Terrel beats George Chuvalo in 15 for heavyweight boxing.
In 1966, New Orleans was awarded a 16th NFL franchise to begin play in 1967 on All Saints Day (get it?).
In 1966, Three Elvis Presley albums are certified gold by the RIAA: his 1956 debut album, “Elvis Presley,” “Elvisʹ Golden Records, Vol. 2” and “Elvisʹ Golden Records, Vol. 3.”
In 1967, “Days Of Future Passed” album by The Moody Blues was released
In 1967, “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones, Limited” album by The Monkees was released
In 1968, The current movie rating system of G, M, R, X, followed by PG-13 and now, NC-17, went into effect this day. The Production Code Administration hands out the ratings.
In 1969, Beatlesʹ “Abbey Road,” album goes number one and stays number one for 11 weeks.
In 1969, R.C., “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, "Her Brother" was released in movie theaters in Japan
In 1967, "Cool Hand Luke" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Hour of the Gun" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, “Baby It's You” by Smith peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Echo Park” by Keith Barbour peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'll Bet You” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Funkadelic) peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “It's Hard To Get Along” by Joe Simon peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Jealous Kind Of Fellow” by Garland Green peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Kool and The Gang” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Let A Woman Be A Woman - Let A Man Be A Man” by Dyke and The Blazers peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Sonny Charles and The Checkmates peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Since I Met You Baby” by Sonny James peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Something In The Air” by Thunderclap Newman peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “We Must Be In Love” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Why Is The Wine Sweeter” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Jealous Kind Of Fellow” by Garland Green peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “See That Girl” by The Vogues peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “She's Got Love” by Thomas and Richard Frost peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “So Good Together” by Andy Kim peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “We'll Cry Together” by Maxine Brown peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Which Way You Goin' Billy?” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Why Is The Wine Sweeter” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'm Gonna Make You Mine” by Lou Christie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Penny Arcade” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Make Me An Island” by Joe Dolan peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Oh Lady Mary” by David Alexandre Winter peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Band” by Swinging Soul Machine peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver [U.S.] peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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