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In 1966, Elizabeth Montgomeryʹs character, Samantha Stevens, on “Bewitched” had a baby this day. Tabitha was the name given to the witchʹs daughter. She could wriggle her nose and cause all kinds of problems for daddy, just like her mom.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #53. “Youʹve Been Disconnected”. A storm washes up a Trans-continental telephone cable up into the lagoon. Once again the Castaways are given hope for a rescue, as the Professor manages to break into the cable and rig up a telephone so they can dial out for help.
In 1967, (may be on another date in history) the Rolling Stones appeared on TVʹs “The Ed Sullivan Show” and were forced to change the lyrics of “Letʹs Spend the Night Together” to “Letʹs Spend Some Time Together” for the performance.
In 1967, “Rango”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC.
In 1967, “Twelve OʹClock High”, TV Adventure; last aired on ABC.
In 1967, The Rolling Stonesʹ double-A sided single “Letʹs Spend the Night Together” and “Ruby Tuesday” was released in the United Kingdom by Decca Records. (It was released the following day in the United States on the London label.)
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Hope”. Other Articles: Mannix, High Chaparral, Marlo
In 1968, On “Get Smart”, would you believe the far-out opening of “The Groovy Guru”? Agent 86 (Don Adams) — wearing a Beatles wig, shades, and a Nehru shirt, and brandishing a sign exclaiming “Drop Out!” — exchanges passwords with a courier. What he doesnʹt know is that the courier actually works for evil KAOSʹs newest recruit, a renegade disc jockey (F Troopʹs Larry Storch whoʹs planning to use subliminal messages in songs to brainwash teens into overthrowing the establishment! Of course, Max and 99 (Barbara Feldon) stop this fiendish plan — but not before we get to see 99 frug madly amid a psychedelic light show. Groovy, man.
In 1968, R.C., “Foxey Lady” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Woman, Woman” by Union Gap and Gary Puckett peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Doctor K.C. Pollack of the University of Florida audio lab reports tests have found that the noise generated at rock and roll concerts is harmful to teenage ears.
In 1968, Johnny Cash records the live album “Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison” in California, remaking “Folsom Prison Blues” in the process. Cash employs his usual entourage, including June Carter, The Carter Family, Carl Perkins and The Statler Brothers
In 1969, Joel Crothers aired for the final time on Dark Shadows. He played Joe Haskell and Nathan Forbes on the show.
In 1969, Tammy Wynette released her fourth studio album Stand by Your Man which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album's single, "Stand by Your Man", (written by Billy Sherrill, and Wynette), was released on September 20, 1968, and peaked at #1 on the Country Singles chart, Wynette's fifth song to top the chart.
In 1969, The soundtrack of The Beatlesʹ “Yellow Submarine” was released in the U.S. and reaches the number two position on the British and American charts (number one was held by the White Album).
In 1969, Elvis Presley returned to a recording studio in Memphis for the first time since he signed with RCA Records in 1955. He recorded “Suspicious Minds.”
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Welcome to the 70's!” Other Articles: My World and Welcome To It.
In 1971, "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" by Charley Pride was at #1 on the US Country charts. The song has since become one of his signature tunes and became his eighth country #1 hit.
In 1971, The Seattle SuperSonicsʹ Lenny Wilkens, at 33, became the oldest NBA All-Star Game MVP as he scored 21 points to give the West a 108-107 victory over the East.
In 1972, Itʹs essentially Garry Marshallʹs version of prime time for Bonzo with CBSʹs “Me and the Chimp” starring Ted Bessel and Anita Gillette as new owners of a runaway chimp named “Buttons.” Once again proving the old showbiz axiom you should never intentionally work with animals, or Anita Gillette. One of the worst TV series ever made a monkeyʹs uncle out of CBS, and was recaged months later.
In 1973, Eric Clapton has spent the last couple of years troubled by drug addiction. However, on this night he made a triumphant comeback at Londonʹs Rainbow Theater. He sells out two shows as the set opens and closes with “Layla.” Afterward Clapton told a reporter, “I was very nervous, felt sick, the whole bit.” Referring to the audience he responded, “They donʹt know how much it helped me.” His rehabilitation was due largely to Pete Townshend of The Who, who recruited a superstar band for Clapton, and also appeared on stage with him. Also included were Ron Wood, Steve Winwood and Rick Grech.
In 1973, R.C., “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Superfly” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Alias Smith And Jones”, TV Western Drama; last aired on ABC.
In 1972, "The Cowboys" was released by Warner Bros.; Mark Rydell (director); Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr., William Dale Jennings (screenplay); John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst, Robert Carradine, Stephen Hudis, A Martinez, Slim Pickens, Lonny Chapman, Charles Tyner, Sarah Cunningham, Allyn Ann McLerie, Matt Clark, Dick Farnsworth, Larry Finley, Tap Canutt, Chuck Courtney, Gary Epper, Tony Epper, Alfred Barker Jr., Nicolas Beauvy, Steve Benedict, Norman Howell Jr., Sean Kelly, Clay O'Brien, Sam O'Brien, Mike Pyeatt, Maggie Costain, Jerry Gatlin, Walter Scott, Wallace Brooks, Charise Cullin, Colette Poeppel, Norman Howell, Rita Hudis, Margaret Kelly, Larry Randles, Jim Burk, Fred Brookfield, Kent Hays, Glenn Randall Jr., Henry Wills, Joe Yrigoyen; Western
In 1973, "Battles Without Honor and Humanity" was released by Toei; Kinji Fukasaku (director); Kazuo Kasahara (screenplay); Bunta Sugawara, Hiroki Matsukata, Nobuo Kaneko, Tatsuo Umemiya, Kunie Tanaka, Goro Ibuki, Tamio Kawaji, Tsunehiko Watase, Mayumi Nagisa, Takuzo Kawatani, Shinichiro Mikawi, Harumi Sone, Keiji Takamiya, Toshie Kimura, Asao Uchida, Hiroshi Nawa, Eiko Nakamura, Kinji Nakamura
In 1973, "Manson" was released by American International Pictures; Robert Hendrickson, Laurence Merrick (directors); Documentary
In 1973, “Anthem” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Choo Choo Mama” by Ten Years After peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Come See About Me” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” by James Taylor peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Foxey Lady” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's Wonderful” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Keeper Of The Castle” by The Four Tops peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Us Love” by Bill Withers peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Living In The Past” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Me Two Times” by The Doors peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Monterey” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pick Up The Pieces” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pieces Of April” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “She's Got To Be A Saint” by Ray Price peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sitting” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Blue Haze peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Storybook Children” by Billy Vera and Judy Clay peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Super Fly” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Relay” by The Who peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Two Little Kids” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Up, Up and Away” by Hugh Masekela peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Who Will Answer?” by Ed Ames peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Voice In The Choir” by Al Martino peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Best Of Both Worlds” by Lulu peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Blue Suede Shoes Again” by Mike Hugg peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Boogaloo Down Broadway” by The Fantastic Johnny C peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Clair” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cover Me” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dancing Out Of My Heart” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Day and Night” by Wackers peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Daytime, Nighttime” by Keith Hampshire peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Foxey Lady” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Funny Face” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Good Combination” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow” by The O'Jays peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Could Build My Whole World Around You” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In The Misty Moonlight” by Dean Martin peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's Wonderful” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love The Poor Boy” by Andy Kim peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Music Doesn't Seem To Be Going Anywhere” by Tapestry peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pieces Of April” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sign Of The Gypsy Queen” by Lorence Hud peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sitting” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Summer Rain” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tears” by The Fifth peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Uncle Dad and Auntie Mom” by Cliff Edwards peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Walk On Water” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Watch Her Ride” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” by Donovan peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You're A Lady” by Peter Skellern peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You're A Lady” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ball Park Incident” by Wizzard peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Big Seven” by Judge Dread peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sing Don't Speak” by Blackfoot Sue peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener” by Petula Clark peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Walk Away Renée” by The Four Tops peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Are Awful” by Dick Emery peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wings Of An Eagle” by Russell Morris peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You've Not Changed” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “All My Love” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hallelujah Freedom” by Junior Campbell peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm Coming Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “In een groen groen knollenland-roodborstje tikt tegen het raam” by Jaap Dekker Boogie Set peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Marie-Jeanne” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Paradise Lost” by The Herd peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “La dernière valse” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Magical Mystery Tour” by The Beatles peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Monja” by Roland W. peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Romeo und Julia” by Peggy March peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by Scott McKenzie peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Siebenmeilenstiefel” by Graham Bonney und die Jay Five peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Last Waltz” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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