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In 1961, Detroitʹs Gordie Howe becomes the first to play 1,000 NHL games.
In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Crane of Hoganʹs Heroes”. Other Articles: Green Acres, Liza Minnelli.
In 1965, R.C., “Taste Of Honey” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; Allan Sherman parodied it into “A Waste Of Money”.
In 1965, Author Ken Kesey and his band of “Merry Pranksters” hold the first “Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test” in San Francisco.
In 1966, A whopper of a football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants ended with the Redskins in front 72-41; This game set records for most points scored by one team and most points scored in one game; both teams also set records with 16 TDs and 113 total points. Charlie Gogolak scored nine out of the ten Washington touchdowns that day.
In 1966, Filming of Peter Cook and Dudley Mooreʹs BBC-TV comedy show “Not Only…But Also”, with appearance of John Lennon.
In 1966, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Winchester Cathedral,” The New Vaudeville Band. Composer Geoff Stephens sings the song through a megaphone, giving it a 1930s vaudeville style.
In 1967, The Beatlesʹ album, “Magical Mystery Tour,” was released in the U.S. by Capitol Records where it hits number one. It was released in the United Kingdom eleven days later as an extended play disc, without three singles. One side contains the songs from the movie of the same name, (“I Am the Walrus,” “Fool on the Hill,” “Blue Jay Way,” and “Your Mother Should Know”) The other side features singles previously unavailable on a long player (“Penny Lane,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Hello Goodbye,” “Baby Youʹre A Rich Man,” and “All You Need Is Love”). On December 8, EMI will release a double-EP containing only the songs from the film. Both the American LP and the British EP are big sellers, the film however, is not.
In 1968, Steppenwolfʹs eponymous first album, which includes its biggest hits, “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” is certified gold by the RIAA.
In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country chart with At San Quentin a recording of a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison. The album was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue."
In 1969, The Rolling Stones open their four-night stand at Madison Square Garden, where the first two shows are recorded for their live album, “Get Yer Ya-Yaʹs Out.” Among the highlights: “JUMPIN' JACK FLASH,” “HONKY TONK WOMEN” and “SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL.”
In 1964, "Looking for Love" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Hellfighters" was released by Universal Pictures; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); John Wayne, Katharine Ross, Jim Hutton; Adventure
In 1969, "The Undefeated" was released by 20th Century Fox; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); John Wayne, Rock Hudson, Antonio Aguilar; Western; Civil War
In 1965, “Don't Pity Me” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “For You” by Spellbinders peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me” by Little Richard peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let Me Be” by The Turtles peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Love Theme From 'The Sandpiper'” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Baby” by The Temptations peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Girl Has Gone” by The Miracles peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Pied Piper” by Changin' Times peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rusty Bells” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Got To Hide Your Love Away” by The Silkie peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hang On Sloopy” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Make Me Your Baby” by Barbara Lewis peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Message Understood” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Run, Baby, Run (Back Into My Arms)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Where Do You Go?” by Cher peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Generation” by The Who peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Over and Over” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Carnival Is Over” by The Seekers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You're The One” by Petula Clark peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Love Is Strange” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Please Go” by Golden Earring peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yesterday” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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