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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for January 17

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In 1964, “The Incredible Mr. Limper” starring Don Knotts premiered in Florida.

In 1965, “The Bill Dana Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1966, NBC-TV purchases the new “Monkees” TV series from producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, ready to debut the following September.

In 1967, On Peyton Place, Lee Webber (Stephen Oliver) taunted Chris (Gary Haynes) at Ada's tavern. Later, Chris stole a gun.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) promised Angelique (Lara Parker) he would not to tell Josette about the witch. Later, Josette (Kathryn Leigh Scott) read the biography accompanying the photo of her in the book she found in Victoria's room which said she "died by her own hand in the winter of that same year, 1795."

In 1968, The NCAA Football Rules Committee was back at it again, changing, what else? The rules! This time, they ruled that tackles were not eligible to be pass receivers.

In 1968, TVʹS JONATHAN WINTERS SHOW Musical Guests: ARETHA FRANKLIN, GARY PUCKETT and THE UNION GAP

In 1969, The Beatlesʹ Yellow Submarine LP was released in the U.S. and the U.K.

In 1969, The debut album for Led Zeppelin was released in the U.S. Though it stayed on the “charts” for 50 weeks, it only peaked at number ten in Billboard, the lowest of any of the groups albums.

In 1969, “Lady Samantha”, one of the very first recordings by Reginald Kenneth Dwight (aka Elton John) was released in England on Philips Records. The song floundered, then bombed. The rock group, Three Dog Night, however, thought Eltonʹs tune was nifty and recorded it for an album. That happened two years before Elton became a major star in his own right.

In 1969, “Retrospect” album by Buffalo Springfield was released

In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Ironside: Don Mitchell, Barbara Anderson, Don Galloway, and Raymond Burr”. Other Articles: Jack Benny, Flip Wilson

In 1970, R.C., “Cold Turkey” by Plastic Ono Band peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Jam Up Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Johnnyʹs Cash And Charleyʹs Pride” by Mac Wiseman peaked at #38 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

In 1972, Part of Highway 51 South in Memphis was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. It runs in front of his mansion, Graceland.

In 1973, “Billion Dollar Babies” album by Alice Cooper was released

In 1973, “More Hot Rocks (Big Hits and Fazed Cookies)” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1968, "The Biggest Bundle of Them All" was released by Filmways; Ken Annakin (director); Robert Wagner, Raquel Welch, Edward G. Robinson; Crume

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, 😉 “Jam Up and Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cold Turkey” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Groovin' (Out On Life)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Love You” by Otis Leavill peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Started Loving You Again” by Al Martino peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm So Glad I Fell For You” by David Ruffin peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Is It Because I'm Black” by Syl Johnson peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning)” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” by Nina Simone peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, 😉 “Jam Up and Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cupid” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me” by The Four Tops peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Gonna Give Her All The Love I Got” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm So Glad I Fell For You” by David Ruffin peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Midnight Cowboy” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Room To Move” by John Mayall peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Last Time” by Buchanan Brothers peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “What You Gave Me” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “When We Get Married” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Whistle For Happiness” by Peggy Lee peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “But You Love Me Daddy” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Moon Hop” by Derrick Morgan peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Someday We'll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Victoria” by The Kinks peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Dynamite Woman” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm A Man” by Chicago peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Marie Jolie” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “(Call Me) Number One” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Anuschka” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Down On The Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Oh Well” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “One Million Years” by Robin Gibb peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Scheiden tut so weh” by Heintje peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sweet Dream” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tarata-Ting, Tarata-Tong” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Three-Five-Zero-Zero” by The Lords peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Viva Bobby Joe” by The Equals peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “(Call Me) Number One” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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