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In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 60 points against the Los Angeles Lakers at Hershey, Pennsylvania, the future site of his 100-point game.
In 1961, COVER OF TIME: JACKIE GLEASON. How sweet it is!
In 1962, R.C., “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms reentered the chart and peaked at #56 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Monsterʹs Holiday” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee reentered the chart and peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer” by The Chipmunks reentered the chart and peaked at #77 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Samʹs Song” by Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Four Seasons peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “Santa Claus Is Watching You” by Ray Stevens peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.
In 1962, R.C., “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Donʹt Be Late)” by The Chipmunks reentered the chart and peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1963, Much to the chagrin of the disc jockeys at 50,000 watt, WABC in New York; the 5,000 watt blowtorch known as WMCA and its famed 'Good Guysʹ became the first radio station to play the Beatlesʹ “I Want to Hold Your Hand”. It happened this day at exactly 12:50 p.m., E.S.T. It didnʹt take long for WABC to get revenge, by becoming the 'official' Beatles station: W-A-Beatle-C and becoming the most listened to radio station in the New York because of it…
In 1965, “Thunderball” James Bond flick was released in theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, (or for the really picky, Stardate 4523.3), Star Trekʹs whimsical episode “The Trouble With Tribbles” aired on NBC. And from Spockʹs observations, theyʹre bisexual, reproducing at will. (Get it? Whimsical Tribbles at Will? Whimsical Will?) The starship Enterprise answers a subspace distress call from Space Station K7, and winds up ferrying a couple of tons of wheat, which soon are eaten by “only the sweetest creature known to man.” This episode was recently voted the favorite episode of that series by its fans.
In 1967, Dave Mason left the rock group Traffic while the group continued as a trio, yet, it was now a three-way Traffic jam.
In 1967, On Days of our Lives, Mickey Horton (John Clarke) married Laura Spencer (Susan Flannery) in a church wedding. Susan Martin (Denise Alexander) was honor attendant.
In 1967, On The Edge of Night, Julie Jamison (Millette Alexander) could not escape from the menacing Harry Constable.
In 1967, “Dream Girl Of '67”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1967, “Everybodyʹs Talking”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC. Nobodyʹs watching.
In 1968, “Weeb” Ewbank became the first coach to win titles in both the NFL and AFL when his New York Jets defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-23 for the AFL championship. Joe Namath hits Don Maynard with a six-yard touchdown pass to give the Jets the win that led to the Jets visit to Super Bowl III against the Baltimore Colts, which on the same day today, defeated the Cleveland Browns 34-0 for the NFL championship.
In 1968, The Baltimore Colts shut out the Cleveland Browns 34-0 to win the NFL championship at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Colts (15-1) avenge their only loss of the season holding the Browns scoreless for only the second time in their history.
In 1969, ABC replaces “The Joey Bishop Show” with a new late night version of “The Dick Cavett Show.” Somewhere in the darkness, a cricket chirps.
In 1969, “Life With Linkletter” second run, TV Variety; debut on NBC daytime.
In 1969, “Okie From Muskogee” album by Merle Haggard was released
In 1969, “Who, What, Or Where”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC with host Art James. This has nothing to do with the Who's On First Abbott and Costello sketch.
In 1965, "Thunderball" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1967, "Weekend" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1962, 🎄🤣 “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 🎄🤣 “Santa Claus Is Watching You” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “Sam's Song” by Sammy Davis, Jr. With Dean Martin peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Chains” by The Cookies peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Comin' Home Baby” by Mel Tormé peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Dear Lonely Hearts” by Nat King Cole peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Lover Come Back To Me” by The Cleftones peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Me and My Shadow” by Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Rainbow At Midnight” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The (Bossa Nova) Bird” by The Dells peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “You Are My Sunshine” by Ray Charles peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Devil With A Blue Dress On” by Jamieson Roberts Device peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Felicidad” by Sally Field peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Freedom Bird” by Lewis and Clarke Expedition peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, “I Don't Care” by Helen Shapiro peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Insanity Comes Quietly To The Ruptured Mind” by Janis Ian peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Neon Rainbow” by The Box Tops peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Peace Of Mind” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pony With The Golden Mane” by Every Mother's Son peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “She's My Girl” by The Turtles peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Too Much Of Nothing” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Yesterday” by Ray Charles peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1962, 😉 “We're Gonna Go Fishin'” by Hank Locklin peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “(Dance With The) Guitar Man” by Duane Eddy and The Rebelettes peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Desafinado” by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Me and My Shadow” by Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Susie Darlin'” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “The Madison” by Ray Ellington peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Your Cheatin' Heart” by Ray Charles peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1962, “He's A Rebel” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1962, “It'll Be Me” by Cliff Richard and The Shadows peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Jag har bott vid en landsväg” by Ray Adams peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Let's Dance” by Chris Montez peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1962, “Quando, Quando, Quando” by Jan Høiland peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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