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In 1962, R.C., “Alvinʹs Harmonica” by The Chipmunks reentered the chart and peaked at #87 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Rydell and Chubby Checker reentered the chart and peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Limbo Rock” by Chubby Checker peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Telstar” by The Tornadoes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The Tornadoes instrumental became the first British song to hit number one on the Billboard charts. Inspired by the launch of Telstar, the first communications satellite, in July.
In 1962, R.C., “White Christmas” by The Drifters reentered the chart and peaked at #88 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, The Tornadoesʹ “Telstar” becomes the first record by a British group to top the American pop chart. The song was inspired by the launching of the Telstar commu-satellite in July.
In 1962, Harris County, Texas voters approve a bond issue to complete the financing of the worldʹs first domed sports stadium which become home for Houston Astros. The structure will become known Astrodome and will be dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World'.
In 1964, Another James Bond film premiered in New York, “Goldfinger”, starring Sean Connery as Agent Double O-7. Within a few months the title song from the film became a hit for Englandʹs Shirley Bassey. Worldwide Gross: $125 Million.
In 1965, The Byrds record their original, rawer version of “Eight Miles High,” preferred by most members of the group, at RCA Studios in Los Angeles. The released version is recorded a month later at Columbiaʹs studios.
In 1967, On The Doctors, Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) told Liz Wilson (Pamela Toll) he couldn't marry her, and admitted Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) was pregnant with his baby.
In 1967, Walt Disneyʹs “The Jungle Book” opened in New York area theaters, the first animated feature since Disneyʹs passing.
In 1968, “The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1969, A CLASSIC TV BLOOPER. Appearing as Johnny Carsonʹs guest on the TONIGHT SHOW, actress Shelley Winters, repeating an incorrect wire service story, mentions how sad she was that Jerry Mathers, the former star of LEAVE IT TO BEAVER, had been killed in action in Vietnam. How did the false rumor start? Both AP and UPI, in listing soldiers killed in the fighting, confused someone whose name was similar with Jerry Mathers with the actor himself. Mathers never served in Vietnam, though he was once in the armed forces — he served in an Air National Guard unit for six years.
In 1964, "Kiss Me, Stupid" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Doctor Zhivago" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1968, "The Sea Gull" was released by Commonwealth United Entertainment; Sidney Lumet (director); Vanessa Redgrave, David Warner, Simone Signoret; Drama
In 1962, “Does He Mean That Much To You?” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Gonna Raise A Ruckus Tonight” by Jimmy Dean peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Keep Your Hands Off My Baby” by Little Eva peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let's Go” by The Routers peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Limbo Rock” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Love Came To Me” by Dion (Dion Di Muci) peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Release Me” by Esther Phillips peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Ruby Ann” by Marty Robbins peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “She's A Troublemaker” by Majors peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “That's Life” by Gabriel and The Angels peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Three Hearts In A Tangle” by James Brown peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “You Threw A Lucky Punch” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Your Cheatin' Heart” by Ray Charles peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Bobby's Girl” by Marcie Blaine peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Flower Girl” by Bill Marion peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “From A Jack To A King” by Ned Miller peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Goin' Back” by The Byrds peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Second That Emotion” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Okolona River Bottom Band” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Piece Of My Heart” by Erma Franklin peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Skinny Legs and All” by Joe Tex peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The (Lights Went Out In) Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “What's It Gonna Be” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Can Can '62” by Peter Jay and The Jaywalkers peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Love Me Tender” by Richard Chamberlain peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Happy Guitar” by Reg Owen and His Orchestra peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Lonely Bull (El Solo Torro)” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
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