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In 1963, James Carroll, a disc jockey at WWDC in Washington, D.C., became the first person to broadcast a Beatles record on American airwaves: “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.”
In 1963, R.C., “Ally Ally Oxen Free” by The Kingston Trio peaked at #61 on the pop singles chart; it was parodied into “Ollie Ollie Off Scot Free” by The Foremen
In 1963, R.C., “Dominique” by The Singing Nun peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was the only number one hit song sung by a nun. Sister Luc-Gabrielle (b.Jeanie Smile). She later left the order and committed suicide in 1985.
In 1963, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” featured footage of Beatles fans at a concert.
In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: TOMMY ROE (“SWEET PEA”)
In 1967, The Beatlesʹ Apple Boutique opened at 94 Baker Street in London. Hot items included the marching band jacket styles worn by the “Fab Four” on Sergeant Pepperʹs.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones released their “Satanic Majesties Request” LP.
In 1967, Otis Redding recorded “Sittinʹ on the Dock of the Bay.”
In 1967, In Britainʹs New Musical Express magazine, the Holliesʹ recently-departed Graham Nash announces the formation of Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
In 1968, Eric Burdon announced that the Animals would break up after a December 22 concert at Newcastle City Hall. This was the second version of the group. The first version split in 1966. He planned to move to California and embark on an acting career.
In 1968, R.C., “Bang-Shang-A-Lang” by The Archies peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Whoʹs Making Love” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The great grandson of a person who borrowed a volume on diseases from the University of Cincinnati Medical Library 145 years earlier (!) was assessed the largest library fine ever — $22,646! No charges were pressed, but the great grandson was placed on detention for 12 years, five months and 23 days. In the library, of course.
In 1968, TVʹS HOLLYWOOD PALACE Guests: IKE and TINA TURNER REVUE (“YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANT, NOW YOU DONʹT WANT WHAT YOU GOT”, “UNDERSTANDING”)
In 1969, The holiday special “Frosty the Snowman” first aired on CBS.
In 1969, AT THE MOVIES Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson in “EASY RIDER”…Woody Allenʹs comedy “TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN”…“PAINT YOUR WAGON” was a Comedy/ Western with a cast headed by Lee Marvin, Jean Seeburg and Clint Eastwood
In 1960, "Village of the Damned" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Loew's; Wolf Rilla (director/screenplay), Stirling Silliphant (screenplay), Ronald Kinnoch (screenplay/producer); George Sanders, Barbara Shelley, Michael Gwynn; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action
In 1968, “Bang-Shang-A-Lang” by The Archies peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Born To Be With You” by Sonny James peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Crown Of Creation” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Dominique” by The Singing Nun peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Cry My Love” by The Impressions peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Everybody” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hi Diddle Diddle” by Inez Foxx peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Am A Witness” by Tommy Hunt peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Got A Woman” by Freddie Scott peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight” by Barry and The Tamerlanes peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Kentucky Woman” by Deep Purple peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Little Arrows” by Leapy Lee peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries” by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Promises, Promises” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Quick Joey Small (Run, Joey, Run)” by Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Reach Out For Me” by Lou Johnson peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Right Relations” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “She's A Fool” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Shirl Girl” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic” by Andy Williams peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “They Don't Make Love Like They Used To” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Walking The Dog” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Who's Making Love” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Both Sides Now” by Judy Collins or The Johnsons peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cycles” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do Something To Me” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Dominique” by The Singing Nun peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Fire” by Five By Five peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Goodbye My Love” by James Brown peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Happy Feeling” by Happy Feeling peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Don't Live Today” by Purple Haze peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Les Bicyclettes de Belsize” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Midnight Mary” by Joey Powers peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Only One Woman” by The Marbles peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shake” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “She's A Fool” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Slow Drag” by The Intruders peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunday Sun” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Deep Purple” by Nino Tempo and April Stevens peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Don't Talk To Him” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Hungry For Love” by Johnny Kidd and The Pirates peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “It's Almost Tomorrow” by Mark Wynter peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Live In The Sky” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “May I Have The Next Dream With You” by Malcolm Roberts peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rain and Tears” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ride My See-Saw” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “You Were Made For Me” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Elenore / Surfer Dan” by The Turtles peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Everybody” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hold Me Tight” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “La Bamba” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lea” by The Cats peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Nimm deine weiße Gitarre” by Gert Timmerman peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Red Sails In The Sunset” by Fats Domino peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “White Room” by Cream peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Detroit City” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Fru Johnsen” by Inger Lise Rypdal peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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