In 1960, R.C., “Peter Gunn” by Duane Eddy peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “Psycho” by Bobby Hendricks peaked at #73 on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, R.C., “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1960, Accompanied by federal marshals, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became a symbol of the civil rights movement when she walked into William Frantz Elementary School to jeers from protesters. She was the first Black student at the Louisiana school after a court ordered the desegregation of schools. Ten days later, Ruby told a UPI reporter she enjoyed learning to draw pictures in school.
In 1965, KCST TV (now KNSD) channel 39 in San Diego, California, (Ind, ABC 1973, NBC 1977) began broadcasting.
In 1966, Cassius Clay TKOʹd Cleveland Williams in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title in front of the then largest crowd in boxing history in the Houston Astrodome. Cassius Clay went on to change his name to Muhammad Ali and entered boxing history.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #78. “Topsy-Turvy”. Gilligan bumps his head and suddenly sees everything upside down. The Professor tries to help by brewing an antidote made of keptibora berry extract, but the antidote causes Gilligan to see double. After consuming more juice, he sees four of everything. Meanwhile, the island is invaded by three headhunters who slowly capture all of the other castaways. Gilligan saves the day by serving the headhunters lots and lots of keptibora berry extract, which causes them to see “hundreds” of castaways running toward them!
In 1968, TVʹS JERRY LEWIS SHOW Guests: THE BUCKINGHAMS
In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “A-Camping We Will Go”, Mike and Carol plan a camping trip for all the Bradys, Carol and her girls have never been on a camping trip before and the boys donʹt want them along. Mike pushes for a 'togethernessʹ trip even to including the girls in the fishing.
In 1969, Jef Jaisun released the classic “Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent.”
In 1969, On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) was angry when Steve (George Reinholt) refused to admit the baby was his and threatened to tell Russ everything. Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Steve he couldn't be sure that Russ was the baby's father.
In 1969, Thru November 24; Apollo Twelve, manned by Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard F. Gordon, Jr., and Alan L. Bean, blased off from Cape Kennedy to make the second U.S. lunar landing on the moon. Conrad became the first man to fall down on the moon, declaring “It may have been a small step for Neil Armstrong, but itʹs a helluva big step for a little fellow like me.”
In 1960, "The Facts of Life" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1964, “Have I The Right?” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hey Now” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Had A Talk With My Man” by Mitty Collier peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Jump Back” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Little Honda” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Runnin' Out Of Fools” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Something You Got” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stop Takin' Me For Granted” by Mary Wells peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Door Is Still Open To My Heart” by Dean Martin peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Times Have Changed” by Irma Thomas peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Wendy” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Why (Doncha Be My Girl)” by Chartbusters peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “All Cried Out” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Baby Be Mine” by Jelly Beans peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Death Of An Angel” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I've Got Sand In My Shoes” by The Drifters peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Let It Be Me” by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Google Eye” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Here Comes The Night” by Lulu peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Can't Stand It” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Last Night” by The Merseybeats peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sha-La-La” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Door Is Still Open To My Heart” by Dean Martin peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Wild Side Of Life” by Tommy Quickly peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “In der mondhelle Nacht” by Gert and Hermien Timmerman peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me (You're Coming Back)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Not Until The Next Time” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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