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In 1961, The Beatles record “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Ready Teddy”.
In 1963, R.C., “Be True To Your School” by The Beach Boys peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Drag City” by Jan and Dean entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1963, “The Jerry Lewis Show”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1964, “Goldfinger” starring Sean Connery opened at the two movie theaters in the U.S.A. Shirley Bassey sang the title song.
In 1964, “Ode to a High Flying Bird,” a mainly pictorial tribute to sax player Charlie Parker, was published. Its author was Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones.
In 1965, Sean Connery is James Bond in “Thunderball” opening at New York Premier Showcase and at the Paramount where it played around the clock. Worldwide Gross: $141.2 Million
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Sam Evans (David Ford) called Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds) and told him to meet him at the Blue Whale because "the worst possible thing that could happen, has happened." At the Inn, Sam gleefully announced that Laura, Roger's wife, had come home.
In 1966, On Peyton Place, Rodney Harrington (Ryan O'Neal) had a hard time processing the revelation Hannah Cord made on the witness stand revealing that Rodney's mother had given away two illegitimate children. Martin Peyton (George Macready) did his best to explain to Rodney what the situation was like at the time.
In 1966, The Beach Boys receive three gold-record citations by the RIAA for the single “Good Vibrations,” which hit number one eleven days ago and the albums “Little Deuce Coupe” and “Shut Down, Vol. 2.” “…Iʹm pickin' up good vibrations. Sheʹs givin' me excitations…”
In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” album by New Vaudeville Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, On Another World, Bill Matthews (Joseph Gallison) and Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) were married in the Matthews family living room. Rachel (Robin Strasser) caught the bouquet. She married Bill's best man, Russ, two weeks later.
In 1967, On Days of our Lives, Sandy (Heather North) was full of sarcasm and contempt when Kitty picked her up at the airport, but turned on the charm when she arrived to meet Tom (Macdonald Carey) and Alice (Frances Reid).
In 1967, The Rolling Stones album, “Their Satanic Majesties Request” is released by London Records in the U.S. It cost $50,000 to produce and came complete with a 3-D photograph of the Stones on the cover.
In 1967, The satirical comedy-drama “The Graduate” opened at theaters around the country. Dustin Hoffman was seduced by Anne Bancroft while Simon and Garfunkel sang several of their hits.
In 1967, “The Button-down Mind Strikes Back” album by Bob Newhart was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1968, David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash premiered together in California. Nash was of the Hollies group, Crosby was an ex-Byrd, and Stills was of Buffalo Springfield. Neil Young, also a former Buffalo Springfielder, joined the trio in 1969.
In 1968, Janis Joplin made her first appearance after leaving “Big Brother and the Holding Company”. She performed in Memphis on a bill with Booker T and the M.G.'s, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and the Bar-Kays.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Mickey Mouse, Mayberry RFD
In 1968, R.C., “I Canʹt Turn You Loose” by The Chambers Brothers peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Apollo Eight, the first manned voyage to orbit the moon, was launched. Apollo Eleven was the first mission to put astronauts on the moonʹs surface.
In 1968, Bob Segerʹs “Ramblin' Gamblin' Man” was released.
In 1969, Diana Ross made her final TV appearance as a member of the Supremes on “The Ed Sullivan Show”. The girls sang their last hit together. It was the last of 12 number one hits for the group, ironically titled “Someday Weʹll Be Together”.
In 1969, Vince Lombardi (Redskins) coached his last football game as his team, the Washington Redskins, lost to the Dallas Cowboys 20-10.
In 1960, "Swiss Family Robinson" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; John McKimson, Ken Annakin (directors); Lowell S. Hawley (screenplay); John Mills, Dorothy McGuire, James MacArthur, Janet Munro, Sessue Hayakawa, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Cecil Parker, Andy Ho, Milton Reid, Larry Taylor; Adventure; Live Action
In 1966, "Gambit" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Grand Prix" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "The Graduate" was released by United Artists; Mike Nichols (director); Calder Willingham, Buck Henry (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels, Murray Hamilton, Elizabeth Wilson, Buck Henry, Brian Avery, Walter Brooke, Norman Fell, Alice Ghostley, Marion Lorne; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1967, "The President's Analyst" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Once Upon a Time in the West (Italy release)" was released by Rafran Cinematografica; Sergio Leone (director); Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale; Western
In 1963, 😉🤣 “Long Tall Texan” by Murry Kellum peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “'Till” by The Vogues peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Baby Don't You Weep” by Garnet Mimms and The Enchanters peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Baby I Do Love You” by Galens peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Both Sides Now” by Judy Collins peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Crosstown Traffic” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Pat Me On The Back and Call Me Brother” by Kasandra peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Good Time Girl” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Gotta Lotta Love” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Have You Heard” by The Duprees peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Turn You Loose” by Chambers Brothers peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “In My Room” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep On Dancing” by Alvin Cash peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Loddy Lo” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Rags To Riches” by Sunny and The Sunglows peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shame, Shame” by Magic Lanterns peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Thank You and Goodnight” by The Angels U.S.A. peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Why Do Kids Grow Up” by Randy and The Rainbows peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Yesterday's Rain” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry” by The Caravelles peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Ray Of Hope” by The Rascals peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cloud Nine” by The Temptations peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Crosstown Traffic” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do You Wanna Dance?” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Everybody” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Forget Him” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by The Lettermen peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Scarborough Fair” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shame, Shame” by Magic Lanterns peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Stormy” by Classics IV peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “White Houses” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ain't Got No, I Got Life / Do What You Gotta Do” by Nina Simone peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Country Boy” by Heinz peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Geronimo” by The Shadows peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Shall Be Released” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm In A Different World” by The Four Tops peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “If I Ruled The World” by Harry Secombe peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Money” by Bern Elliott and The Fenmen peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Not Too Little - Not Too Much” by Chris Sandford peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Race With The Devil” by Gun peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Walking Alone” by Richard Anthony peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jesamine” by The Casuals peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “Royal Telephone” by Jimmy Little peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1963, “You'll Never Walk Alone / It's Alright” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Goodbye My Love” by The Buffoons peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jerushala'im shel zahav” by Rika Zaraï peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jesamine” by The Casuals peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic” by Andy Williams peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “All Along The Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ich denk' an dich” by Roy Black peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jeder Schotte” by Dorthe peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Little Arrows” by Leapy Lee peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Little Lady” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Red Balloon” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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