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In 1966, R.C., “Five OʹClock World” by The Vogues peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, AT THE MOVIES “THE GREAT RACE” (Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Natalie Wood); “THE PAWNBROKER” (Rod Steiger); “THAT DARN CAT” (Dean Jones, Hayley Mills); “THUNDERBALL” (Sean Connery) 1967 MONKEES IN CLEVELAND In concert at CLEVELANDʹs PUBLIC AUDITORIUM
In 1967, In the first ever Super Bowl, which didnʹt get its name until two years later, the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League defeated the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League 35-10 before 61,946 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the first game between AFL and NFL teams. The winning playersʹ share for the Packers was $15,000 each, and the losing playersʹ share for the Chiefs was $7,500 each. The game was televised by both CBS and NBC. Bart Starr earns MVP honors as he passed to Max McGee seven times for 138 yards and two touchdowns; Star passed for 250 yards total. McGee has the distinction of scoring the first TD in Super Bowl history with a 37 yard pass from Starr.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show”, but were forced to change their hit single “Letʹs Spend The Night Together” to “Letʹs Spend Some Time Together” during the performance to please the CBS censors. Jagger just mumbled the real lyrics instead. Ed was not pleased. The Stones also sang the A side of the record with lyrics intact, “Ruby Tuesday”.
In 1967, Green Bay defensive back Tom Brown becomes the first major league baseball player to play in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, known retroactively as Super Bowl I. The outfielder and first baseman for the Senators in 1963 is best remembered for his last-minute interception of Cowboy quarterback Don Meredithʹs Hail Mary pass in the NFL Championship game, making Green Bay a participant in the first-ever Super Bowl.
In 1968, “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”, TV Scifi Adventure, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” single by Creedence Clearwater Revival was released
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Will the Real Jan Brady Please Stand Up?”, Jan buys herself a brunette wig so sheʹll be noticed; Jan believes that she is lost in the middle as the second of three blonde daughters. The first time she wears the wig, her brothers laugh at her.
In 1971, “This Is Tom Jones”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC. This is your cancelation notice.
In 1971, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “ABRAXAS” from Santana (which sold over four million copies); “STEPHEN STILLS” (featuring “LOVE THE ONE YOUʹRE WITH”); “JOHN LENNON/PLASTIC ONO BAND”; “LED ZEPPELIN III”
In 1972, Heavyweight Joe Frazier KOs Terry Daniels in the fourth round at New Orleans to retain the world heavyweight title.
In 1972, R.C., “American Pie — Parts I and II” by Don McLean peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Once You Understand” by Think peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Emergency!” began airing on NBC
In 1972, “The Sixth Sense”, TV General Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1973, (January 14 Hawaii time because of the time difference) Elvis Presleyʹs “Aloha From Hawaii” concert was broadcast via satellite from Honolulu to Asia. A taped version was seen in the U.S. and Europe. With an audience of over one billion, it was the largest audience ever for any TV show.
In 1973, Gene Shalit joined the Today Show panel.
In 1973, President Richard M. Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S. offensive action in North Vietnam, citing progress in peace negotiations.
In 1973, The Rolling Stones announce theyʹll put on a benefit concert for the people of Managua, Nicaragua, which had been devestated by an earthquake back on December 23. Nicaragua is the home of Jaggerʹs wife, Bianca.
In 1965, "Baby the Rain Must Fall" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "More Dead Than Alive" was released by Aubrey Schenck Productions; Robert Sparr (director); Clint Walker, Vincent Price, Anne Francis; Western
In 1969, "Riot" was released by Paramount Pictures; Buzz Kulik (director); Jim Brown, Gene Hackman, Mike Kellin; Drama
In 1972, 🤔 “Once You Understand” by Think peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Baby Come On Home” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Bless The Beasts and The Children” by The Carpenters peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Don't Look Back” by The Temptations peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Everybody Knows About My Good Thing” by Little Johnny Taylor peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Giddyup Go” by Red Sovine peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hey Girl” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by Hillside Singers peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I've Got To Be Somebody” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Little Boy (In Grown Up Clothes)” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Looking For A Love” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My Boy” by Richard Harris peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satin Pillows” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sour Suite” by The Guess Who peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Think Twice” by LaVern Baker and Jackie Wilson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Under Your Spell Again” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “White Lies, Blue Eyes” by Bullet peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Make Your Own Heaven and Hell Right Here” by Undisputed Truth peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “An American Trilogy” by Mickey Newbury peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Cherish” by David Cassidy peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Crystal Chandelier” by Vic Dana peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Devil Song” by Aarons and Ackley peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “George Jackson” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Goin' Down” by Black and Ward peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hey Girl” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Can Smell That Funky Music” by Eric Mercury peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I've Got To Be Somebody” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It Was A Very Good Year” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Just Like Me” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Keep On Movin'” by Aaron Space peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “One Day I Walk” by Bruce Cockburn peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Please Don't Fight It” by Dino, Desi and Billy peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Princess In Rags” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Men In My Little Girl's Life” by Mike Douglas peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Theme From 'Summer Of '42'” by Peter Nero and His Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “To Claudia On Thursday” by Doherty and Haskell peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hello, Dolly!” by The Bachelors peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Don't Know How To Love Him” by Petula Clark peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “If I Needed Someone” by The Hollies peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mother Of Mine” by Neil Reid peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Till The End Of The Day” by The Kinks peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Freedom Come, Freedom Go” by The Fortunes peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hi Lo Hi Lo” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lovin' and Hurtin'” by JoJo (George Kooymans) peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Tightrope Ride” by The Doors peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Balla Balla” by The Rainbows peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Get Off Of My Cloud” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Heidschi-Bumbeidschi” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht” by Drafi Deutscher and His Magics peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Noch einen Tanz” by Esther and Abi Ofarim peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Nur ein Bild von dir” by Die Bambis peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Å-å-å sheriff” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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