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The 60's Datebook for November 16

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In 1965, The Soviet Union launched its Venus III spacecraft en route to Venus. It arrived in March, 1966, becoming the first spacecraft to land on another planet.

In 1966, On Dark Shadows, a mysterious person tried to enter Victoria Winters' (Alexandra Moltke) room, but her screams scared the intruder away.

In 1968, R.C., “Harper Valley P.T.A. (Later That Same Day)” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “Hey, Western Union Man” by Jerry Butler peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, R.C., “The Funky Judge” by Bull and The Matadors peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, The first episode of “Clangers”, a British stop motion animated television program for children, began airing on the BBC

In 1969, U.S. President Nixon became the first president to attend a regular season National Football League (NFL) game while in office. It was a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins.

In 1960, "Fortunat" opened in theaters in France/Italy

In 1968, "The Legend of Lylah Clare" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Robert Aldrich (director); Kim Novak, Peter Finch, Ernest Borgnine; Dramas

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

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Harper Valley P.T.A. (Later That Day)” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “(She's) Some Kind Of Wonderful” by The Fantastic Johnny C peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “500 Miles Away From Home” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Always Together” by The Dells peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Any Other Way” by Chuck Jackson peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Aunt Dora's Love Soul Shack” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Bossa Nova Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Cry To Me” by Betty Harris peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Deep Purple” by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Everybody Got To Believe In Somebody” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Fool For You” by The Impressions peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “For Once In My Life” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “From The Teacher To The Preacher” by Gene Chandler and Barbara Acklin peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Funny How Time Slips Away” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Gotta Travel On” by Timi Yuro peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hey, Western Union Man” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hi-Heel Sneakers” by José Feliciano peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Love You Madly” by Fantastic Four peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Worry About You” by Joe Simon peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “I'm Down To My Last Heartbreak” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Let's Make A Promise” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Maria Elena” by Los Indios Tabajaras peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Misty” by Lloyd Price peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Stop Monkeyin' Aroun'” by The Dovells peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sweet Darlin'” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Funky Judge” by Bull and The Matadors peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Yard Went On Forever” by Richard Harris peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Witchcraft” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Your Teenage Dreams” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Harper Valley P.T.A. (Later That Day)” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “1432 Franklin Pike Circle Hero” by Bobby Russell peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “46 Drums - 1 Guitar” by Little Carl Carlton peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Bang-Shang-A-Lang” by The Archies peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Billy You're My Friend” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “California Earthquake” by Mama Cass Elliot peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Court Of Love” by Unifics peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Fool For You” by The Impressions peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “From The Teacher To The Preacher” by Gene Chandler and Barbara Acklin peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hi-Heel Sneakers” by José Feliciano peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jesse Brady” by The McCoys peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Ride My See-Saw” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sweet Blindness” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sweet Darlin'” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Great Escape” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Today” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “White Room” by Cream peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1963, “Let It Rock / Memphis Tennessee” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Red Sails In The Sunset” by Fats Domino peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sugar and Spice” by The Searchers peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Sweet Impossible You” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1963, “What Do You Say” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You're All I Need To Get By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 🤔 “Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation)” by Don Fardon peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Applejack” by Jet Harris and Tony Meehan peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Cinnamon” by Johnny Cymbal (as Derek) peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Light My Fire” by José Feliciano peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Maria Elena” by Los Indios Tabajaras peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Point Panic” by The Surfaris peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Shindig” by The Shadows peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Washington Square” by Village Stompers peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, “Heidschi Bumbeidschi” by Heintje peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I've Got Dreams To Remember” by Otis Redding peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “La bambola” by Patty Pravo peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Love In Copenhagen” by Tony Vos peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lovely Rita” by Fats Domino peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉🤣 “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Born To Be Wild” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Eine kleine Abschiedsträne” by Heintje peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hey Jude” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hold Me Tight” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Komm und bedien dich” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lieber mal weinen im Glück” by Renate Kern peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mathilda” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Those Were The Days” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “White Room” by Cream peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1963, “Blue Bayou” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Do You Love Me?” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jesamine” by The Casuals peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Then He Kissed Me” by The Crystals peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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

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