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In 1962, R.C., “Donʹt Go Near The Eskimos” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, The first record album to poke fun at a U.S. President — John F. Kennedy — became the number one LP in the United States as Vaughn Meaderʹs “The First Family” made the humorist a household name; his album stayed at number one for three months.
In 1962, “Pepino The Italian Mouse” by Lou Monte entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1964, On Another World, on the night before Pat Matthews' (Susan Trustman) murder trial was to begin, she still refused to take the truth serum despite a last-minute plea from her father, Jim (Shepperd Strudwick).
In 1964, The album Beatles '65 was released in the U.S. just in time for Christmas. It includes songs “I Feel Fine”, “Sheʹs A Woman”, “Iʹll Be Back”, “No Reply”, “Iʹm A Loser”, “Honey Donʹt” and “Rock And Roll Music”.
In 1964, The San Francisco Warriorsʹ Wilt Chamberlain scored 58 points, including nine in overtime, to give the Warriors a 134-132 victory over the New York Knicks.
In 1964, The major leagues agreed to a two year deal with ABC to broadcast 27 games each year. The network paid $12.2 million for the rights.
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, David Collins (David Henesy) discovered Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) in the secret room but was afraid he might get into trouble so he ran away and left her there still tied up.
In 1966, Walt Disney dies of acute circulatory collapse, caused by lung cancer, at age 65. He had won more than 950 honors and citations worldwide, including 48 Academy Awards and seven Emmys. Roy O. Disney, president of Walt Disney Productions, is named chairman. Donn Tatum becomes president, and Card Walker is appointed executive vice president for operations. FBI director Hoover orders Walt Disneyʹs name removed from the FBIʹs records as an active SAC contact.
In 1967, Beatles release “Christmas Time is Here Again”.
In 1967, On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) revealed to his wife, Maggie (Bethel Leslie), that the hospital board requested he use the morals clause in Althea's contract to terminate her employment.
In 1967, The Beach Boys meet Maharishi Yogi in Paris and learn transcendental meditation
In 1967, The Beatles album Magical Mystery Tour was certified as a Gold Record for selling over a million copies a week before it even had a chance to make the charts in America.
In 1967, In Paris, the members of the Beach Boys have their own audience with guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
In 1967, The Beatles released “The Beatlesʹ Fifth Christmas Record”
In 1968, Grace Slick, performing with the Jefferson Airplane on the “Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” appears in blackface and raises a black-leather glove in the black power salute at the conclusion of “Crown of Creation.” The incident is one of several which leads to the showʹs cancellation the following season.
In 1969, The Plastic Ono Band, the group led by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, played their first and only concert at Londonʹs Lyceum Ballroom in Britian with proceeds destined for UNICEF. It included George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Delaney and Bonnie, Keith Moon, and Billy Preston. Their concert was called “Peace For Christmas”. The next day, “War Is Over, If You Want It” billboards go up in major cities around the world.
In 1964, "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "The Flight of the Phoenix" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Valley of the Dolls" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Greetings" was released by West End Films; Brian De Palma (director); Robert De Niro, Jonathan Warden, Gerrit Graham; Comedy; Black Comedy
In 1962, 😉🤣 “Road Hog” by John D. Loudermilk peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “A Little Bit Now (A Little Bit Later)” by Majors peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Desafinado” by Pat Thomas peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Diddle-De-Dum (What Happens When Your Love Has Gone)” by The Belmonts peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Found A New Baby” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let Me Entertain You” by Ray Anthony and His Orchestra peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Limelight” by Mr. Acker Bilk peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Rumors” by Johnny Crawford peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Spanish Lace” by Gene McDaniels peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Push and Kick” by Mark Valentino peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Theme From 'Taras Bulba'” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Twilight Time” by Andy Williams peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Detroit City” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Georgia Pines” by Candymen peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm So Proud” by Keith peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “In and Out Of Love” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Keep The Ball Rollin'” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “O-O, I Love You” by The Dells peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ooh Baby” by Deon Jackson peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Reach Out For Me” by Burt Bacharach peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Red and Blue Makes Grey” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Ride!” by Dee Dee Sharp peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Stag-O-Lee” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ten Little Indians” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro)” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The People In Me” by Passing Fancy peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “When You're Gone” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Better Sit Down Kids” by Cher peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Always You and Me” by Russ Conway peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Heartaches” by Patsy Cline peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Return To Sender” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Main Attraction” by Pat Boone peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Swiss Maid” by Del Shannon peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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