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In 1960, Nearly nine million acres of Alaska was set aside as an Arctic National Wildlife Range by order of Interior Secretary Fred A. Seaton. (In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed an act doubling the size of the range and renaming it the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.)
In 1960, The American League awards the new Los Angeles franchise to Gene Autry, a well-known cowboy movie star who once turned down an opportunity to play in the minor leagues, and former football player Bob Reynolds for $350,000. After spending its inaugural season at LAʹs Wrigley Field and the next three years at Dodger Stadium, the team will move to Anaheim, a short distance from Chavez Ravine, becoming known as the California Angels (1965-1996), the Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2005 to market the team better.
In 1960, Cowboy, singer, and movie star Gene Autry, along with former football star Bob Reynolds, led a group which was awarded an American League franchise which became the Los Angeles Angels.
In 1963, The Beatles began a Christmas tradition of releasing a holiday record for fans.
In 1964, The animated puppet special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” now a Christmas perennial, first aired on NBC-TV.
In 1965, The Beatlesʹs “Rubber Soul” album was released in the U.S.
In 1965, Motown Records releases Smokey Robinson and the Miraclesʹ “Going to a Go-Go.” The song is later covered by the Rolling Stones. The Miraclesʹ version will reach #11 on the pop chart.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones enter RCAʹs Hollywood Studios in Los Angeles to record “19th Nervous Breakdown,” “Motherʹs Little Helper” and other tracks.
In 1965, The Beatles released “We Can Work It Out” b/w “Day Tripper”
In 1966, The Beatles recorded “When Iʹm Sixty-Four”
In 1967, R.C., “Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for seven weeks.
In 1968, “Beggars Banquet” album by The Rolling Stones was released
In 1968, “The Beatles” (aka The White) album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, Musician, Cab Calloway turned actor as he was seen in the “Hallmark Hall of Fame” presentation of “The Littlest Angel” this night on NBC. The big band singer, known for such classics as “Minnie the Moocher”, became a movie star in “The Blues Brothers” (1980) with John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd.
In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Doris Day”. Other Articles: Mission: Impossible, Brackenʹs World
In 1969, R.C., “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was the only major hit for the group that later ran out of…steam.
In 1969, A free concert by The Rolling Stones at the Altamont Speedway in Alameda County, California, was marred by the deaths of four people, including one who was stabbed by a member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club that was hired to provide concert security.
In 1969, Asiaʹs concert in Tokyo was beamed live to the United States, where it was viewed by an estimated 20-million people. The show, titled “Asia In Asia,” marked the debut of bass player Greg Lake.
In 1969, “(One Of These Days) Sunday's Gonna Come On Tuesday” by New Establishment peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ballad Of Easy Rider” by The Byrds peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Blistered” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Camel Back” by A.B. Skhy peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Feeling Alright” by Mongo Santamaria peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get Rhythm” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Happy” by Paul Anka peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Jingo” by Santana peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Will Find A Way” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Swinging Tight” by Bill Deal and The Rhondels peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wichita Lineman” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Born Under A Bad Sign” by William Bell peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Dubuque Blues” by The Association peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Feel So Good” by Lighthouse peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Goin' Out Of My Head” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City” by Nilsson peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Will Find A Way” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “River Deep, Mountain High” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Trouble Maker” by Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You're Not Even Going To The Fair” by Tobias peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Sounds Of Goodbye” by Kamahl peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Cha-La-La, I Need You” by The Shuffles peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Little Green Bag” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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