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The 60's Datebook for December 2

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In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “Joey Bishop”. Other Articles: Dennis Weaver, National Velvet

In 1964, Buck Owens and his Buckaroos were at the top of the US Country charts with Together Again. The album featured the chart topping single "My Heart Skips a Beat", Owen's third #1 hit.

In 1964, On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) agreed to see a psychiatrist.

In 1964, Buck Ownes recorded “Cryin' Time” and the number one single, “Iʹve Got a Tiger by the Tail,” for Capitol

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #47. “The Chain of Command”. The Skipper worries that something is going to happen to him, so he begins to train Gilligan to be a leader. The Skipper then disappears leaving Gilligan in charge, with predictable results!

In 1965, Walt Disneyʹs movie “That Darn Cat!” opened in movie theaters.

In 1966, Roman Catholics no longer must abstain from meat on Fridays.

In 1966, The NFL was realigned for the 1967-69 seasons into the Capitol and Century Divisions in the Eastern Conference and the Central and Coastal Divisions in the Western Conference.

In 1967, R.C., “An Open Letter To My Teenage Son” by Victor Lundberg peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Lazy Day” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, The Monkees had their fourth U.S. number one album in a year. Their self-titled album began it in mid-November, 1966, followed by “More of the Monkees” in February 1967, “Headquarters” in June, and “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones LTD.”

In 1967, American Breedʹs “Bend Me, Shape Me” was released.

In 1969, “Master” Tony Nelson finally grants Jeannieʹs wish, and marries her on “I Dream Of Jeannie.”

In 1969, COVER OF LIFE A shot of the Lunar Surface from APOLLO 12

In 1969, READING ABOUT MR. ROGERS Public TV Childrens Show host is profiled in “LOOK” magazine

In 1965, "That Darn Cat!" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1967, 🤔 “An Open Letter To My Teenage Son” by Victor Lundberg peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Beg, Borrow and Steal” by Ohio Express peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Crazy” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Goin' Back” by The Byrds peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)” by The Valadiers peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Heartaches” by The Marcels peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Here Comes Heaven” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Wonder (If Your Love Will Ever Belong To Me)” by The Pentagons peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I'll Never Stop Wanting You” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lazy Day” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Heart Belongs To Only You” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “On A Saturday Night” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “On Bended Knees” by Clarence Henry peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “September In The Rain” by Dinah Washington peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Shame On Me” by Chuck Jackson peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Smile” by Timi Yuro peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Sometime” by Gene Thomas peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soul Man” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Stag-O-Lee” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Steps 1 and 2” by Jack Scott peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Rain, The Park, and Other Things” by Cowsills peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Under The Moon Of Love” by Curtis Lee peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wanted: Lover, No Experience Necessary” by Laura Lee peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Where Is The Party” by Helena Ferguson peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wild Honey” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Yesterday” by Ray Charles peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “You're Following Me” by Perry Como peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉 “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hey! Little Girl” by Del Shannon peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “This Time” by Troy Shondell peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1961, 😉 “The Coffee Song (They've Got An Awfil Lot Of Coffee In Brazil)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “If The Whole World Stopped Lovin'” by Van Doonican peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Loves To Love Love” by Lulu peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Runaround Sue” by Dion peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Sam” by Keith West peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Savage” by The Shadows peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Way You Look Tonight” by The Lettermen peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tomorrow's Clown” by Marty Wilde peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Train Tour To Rainbow City” by The Pyramids peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What A Party” by Fats Domino peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wild Honey” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉 “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ambush” by Maria Dallas peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Can See For Miles” by The Who peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Autumn Almanac” by The Kinks peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “De Bostella” by Johnny and Rijk peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mama (Nederlands)” by Heintje peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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