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The 60's Datebook for December 13

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In 1961, Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses) passed away at the age of 101. The self-taught artist took up painting in her sixties; having her first showing in New York City at the ripe, young age of eighty. Her style was nostalgic and primitive — mostly rural scenes: “The Old Oaken Bucket”, “Christmas at Home”, “The Quilting Bee”.

In 1961, Jimmy Deanʹs album “Big Bad John” was the first country album to be certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1962, R.C., “Return To Sender” by Elvis Presley peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1966, The rights to the first four Super Bowls were sold to CBS and NBC for a total of $9.5 million.

In 1969, R.C., “Backfield In Motion” by Mel and Tim peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, R.C., “You Keep Me Hanging On” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Aliceʹs Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie is released.

In 1969, TVʹS HOLLYWOOD PALACE Guests: FRIENDS OF DISTINCTION (“GRAZING IN THE GRASS”, “GOING IN CIRCLES”), O.C. SMITH

In 1965, "A Thousand Clowns" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Shalako" was released by Michael Carreras Productions; Edward Dmytryk (director); Sean Connery, Brigitte Bardot, Stephen Boyd; Western

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

In 1969, “Backfield In Motion” by Mel and Tim peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Big In Vegas” by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Eleanor Rigby” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get It From The Bottom” by The Steelers peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Groovy Grubworm” by Harlow Wilcox and The Oakies peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Heaven Knows” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I'll Hold Out My Hand” by Clique peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Land Of A Thousand Dances” by The Electric Indian peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Got To Pay The Price” by Gloria Taylor peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “And When I Die” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get Rhythm” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Memories Of A Broken Promise” by Motherlode peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Swinging Tight” by Bill Deal and The Rhondels peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1969, “Love Is All” by Malcolm Roberts peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Onion Song” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Winter World Of Love” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Ruben James” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Beautiful People” by Melanie peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Cary Lynn Javes” by Zager and Evans peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Erotica” by Man peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Geh' nicht vorbei” by Christian Anders peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Maanserenade” by Marty peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Ridin' On The L and N” by The Bintangs peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “We zijn toch op de wereld om elkaar te helpen, nietwaar?” by Adèle Bloemendaal, Leen Jongewaard and Piet Römer peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1960's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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