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The 60's Datebook for December 9

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In 1960, Coronation Street, created by Tony Warren, premiered on the UK's ITV network. It is now the longest running television soap opera in the world still in prouction. After the first episode, a columnist in the Daily Mirror claimed the series would only last three weeks. It is now the longest running television drama in the world. Radio's The Archers is the current longest running soap opera on the air overall. Guiding Light, which ended a 75 year run in 2009, is the longest running soap opera of all time.

In 1960, Soap opera “Coronation Street” began airing on Granada Television in United Kingdom.

In 1960, The Dominoʹs Pizza (now called Dominoʹs) chain had its beginnings as brothers Tom and James Monaghan started operating a pizzeria in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore”. Other Articles: Gloria Swanson

In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Philadelphia Warriors scores 67 points vs New York.

In 1962, Petrified Forest National Monument was established as a national park in Arizona.

In 1964, On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) had a dream about her abortionist, Mr. Alberts.

In 1964, TVʹs SHINDIG--Guests stars: Chubby Checker, Manfred Mann.

In 1965, A bespectacled beagle boogies, a pitiful tree finds strength and nourishment from the love of its community, and a seasonally depressed child momentarily regains his faith in humanity while the jazzy Vince Guaraldi Trio underscores all of the above in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #48. “Donʹt Bug the Mosquitoes”. A popular American singing group, the Mosquitoes (Bingo, Bango, Bongo, and Irving), land on the island hoping for some quiet and relaxation on a deserted island.

In 1965, Good grief! “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, was first broadcast by CBS-TV with the jazz music composition by the Vince Guaraldi Trio in the background.

In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG--Part Two of their visit to London. Guest stars: Manfred Mann., Yardbirds (“For Your Love”), The Who.

In 1965, TVʹS “WHERE THE ACTION IS”--Appearing. Ian Whitcomb (“You Turn Me On”).

In 1965, The James Bond film “Thunderball,” starring Sean Connery, had its world premiere in Tokyo, Japan.

In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the first animated special featuring characters from the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, was first broadcast by CBS-TV.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: Kaye Ballard and Eve Arden of “The Mothers in Law”; Other Articles: Carol Burnett, Frank Sutton

In 1967, R.C., “In And Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart. This song sounds like thereʹs another meaning in the title.

In 1967, BEATLES' LONGEST RUN AT number one IN ENGLAND “HELLO GOODBYE” starts a seven-week run as the number one hit in England, the longest stay at the top of the charts any BEATLES single achieved in their home country

In 1967, Creamʹs “Disraeli Gears” entered the U.S. charts.

In 1966, "You're A Big Boy Now" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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

In 1961, 😉 “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, 🤔 “A Letter To Dad” by Every Father's Teenage Son peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “A Certain Girl” by Ernie K-Doe peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Love That's Real” by The Intruders peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Can't Help But Love You” by The Standells peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Felicidad” by Sally Field peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Georgia Pines” by Candymen peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Gypsy Woman” by The Impressions peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Happy Times (Are Here To Stay)” by Tony Orlando peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Cried My Last Tear” by Ernie K-Doe peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Hear You Knocking” by Fats Domino peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Say A Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Understand (Just How You Feel)” by The G-Clefs peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “In and Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “In The Middle Of A Heartache” by Wanda Jackson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “It's Too Soon To Know” by Etta James peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Live For Life” by Jack Jones peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Neon Rainbow” by The Box Tops peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “O-O, I Love You” by The Dells peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Okolona River Bottom Band” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ooh Baby” by Deon Jackson peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Paper Cup” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Peace Of Mind” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Searching” by Jack Eubanks and The Sound Of The South peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The (Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Three Steps To The Alter” by Shep and The Limelights peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tony Rome” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Walkin' Back To Happiness” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What A Walk” by Bobby Lewis peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “When You're Gone” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, “Hitchhiker” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Walkin' With My Angel” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1967, “Careless Hands” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Everlovin'” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Get By” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Heard A Heart Break Last Night” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Love How You Love Me” by Jimmy Crawford peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie” by Eddie Cochran peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Sunday Babe” by Dale Sisters peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “September In The Rain” by Dinah Washington peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Something's Gotten Hold Of My Heart” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Gypsy Rover” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “This Time” by Troy Shondell peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tower Of Strength” by Frankie Vaughan peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1961, 😉 “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Good Looking Boy” by Patsy Ann Noble peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lady Bird / Sand” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tower Of Strength” by Gene McDaniels peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Baby, Now That I've Found You” by The Foundations peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Brigitte Bardot” by Jorge Veiga peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “La Paloma” by Freddy peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Is All Around” by The Troggs peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Romeo” by Petula Clark peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soul Man” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Zai zai zai” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Smil Maria” by Finn Eriksen peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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