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The 60's Datebook for November 17

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In 1961, The Earth is being slowly drawn into the sun…or is it? Norma canʹt be sure. Only Rod Serling knows the truth of “The Midnight Sun” on…“The Twilight Zone.”

In 1962, R.C., “Big Girls Donʹt Cry” by The Four Seasons peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1962, R.C., “Return To Sender” by Elvis Presley peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1962, R.C., “The Alley Cat Song” by David Thorne peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, The musical comedy “Little Me,” starring Sid Caesar in seven roles, opened on Broadway.

In 1966, R.C., “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1966, Shoes…for industry! The Firesign Theater makes its debut on KPFK radio in Los Angeles.

In 1966, Woody Allenʹs first play, “Donʹt Drink the Water” opened on Broadway.

In 1967, Beatles Ltd and Apple Music Ltd swap names.

In 1967, Davey Jones of the Monkees opens a Greenwich Village, New York boutique, Zilch I.

In 1967, Pink Floyd released their third single, “Apples and Oranges,” which failed to chart.

In 1968, The movie “Heidi” became a footnote in sports history when NBC cut away from the last 1:05 of the New York Jets-Oakland Raiders game in order to permit the childrenʹs special to begin on time. Viewers missed the rally as the Raiders came from a 32-29 deficit and scored two touchdowns in the last 42 seconds (twice in nine seconds) to win 43-32. The football fans protested the action and missed the original “Must See TV” comeback in NFL history.

In 1969, “Let It Bleed” album by The Rolling Stones was released

In 1969, The United States and the Soviet Union began negotiating their way back from the nuclear precipice, when the strategic arms limitation talks — better known by the acronym “SALT” — opened in Helsinki, Finland.

In 1965, "The War Lord" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1962, 😉 “I've Been Everywhere” by Hank Snow peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, 😉 “The Alley Cat Song” by David Thorne peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Big Girls Don't Cry” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Cold, Cold Heart” by Dinah Washington peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Four Walls” by Kay Starr peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Gina” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Heartaches” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “I Was Such A Fool (To Fall In Love With You)” by Connie Francis peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “I'll Bring It Home To You” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Love Me Tender” by Richard Chamberlain peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Next Door To An Angel” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Nothing Can Change This Love” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “One More Town” by The Kingston Trio peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Pop Pop Pop-Pie” by The Sherrys peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Return To Sender” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “That Stranger Used To Be My Girl” by Trade Martin peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Cha-Cha-Cha” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Untie Me” by The Tams peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “You Can Run” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Next Door To An Angel” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1962, “Little Black Book” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Must Be Madison” by The Joe Loss Orchestra peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, “Don't Go Near The Indians” by Rex Allen peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “James (Hold The Ladder Steady)” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Limbo Rock / Popeye” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Little Black Book” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Patches” by Dickey Lee peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Workin' For The Man / Leah” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1962, 😉 “Telstar” by The Tornados peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1962, “Ramblin' Rose” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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