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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for January 24

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In 1964, CBS-TV acquired the rights to televise the National Football Leagueʹs 1964-1965 regular season. The move cost CBS $14.1 million a year. The NFL stayed on CBS continuously for 30 years, until upstart FOX Broadcasting side-swiped the powerful CBS and outbid it for the rights to the NFL telecasts for nearly two BILLION dollars over five years. As a result, most of the well-known CBS Sports announcers went to FOX, including Pat Summerall, John Madden, Dick Stockton, Verne Lundquist and others. It was a black eye for the once proud CBS.

In 1964, The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution goes into effect and states voting rights cannot be denied due to failure to pay taxes.

In 1965, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Musical Guests: The Animals (“Donʹt Let Me Be Misunderstood”)

In 1965, Post- “Rifleman” star Chuck Connors stars as a disgraced military man in the Old West who travels the country trying to prove his heroism in NBCʹs “Branded.”

In 1966, TVʹS HULLABALOO Guests include MITCH RYDER and THE DETROIT WHEELS

In 1967, “The Peter Potamus Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on ABC.

In 1968, On Another World, Lee (Barbara Rodell) killed Lefty (Laurence Keith) with a fire poker after he attacked her.

In 1969, Spainʹs General Francisco Franco declared martial law in his country after disturbances which led to nearly 300 arrests; the uprising lasted until March 25, 1969, which was six years before he was confirmed to finally be dead at long last.

In 1969, READING ABOUT PAMPERS “TIME” magazine reports on the wildly successful introduction of PAMPERS Disposbale Diapers by Proctor and Gamble (in fact as of the winter of '69, demand so outpaced supply that PAMPERS werenʹt even sold in the South or Far West)

In 1970, Commemorating the start of Year One for Peace, John Lennon and Yoko Ono announced they have shaved their heads.

In 1970, Doctor Robert Moog unveiled his new invention: a miniature synthesizer known as the mini-moog. Fearing it would make its members obsolete, the American Federation of Musiciansʹ union considered a ban on the instrument

In 1970, R.C., “2001 A Space Odyssey” by Berlin Philharmonic peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Johnny B. Goode” by Johnny Winter peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, "Danger: Diabolik" was released in movie theaters in Italy and the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Firecreek" was released by Warner Bros.; Vincent McEveety (director); James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens; Western

In 1968, "Maryjane" was released by American International Pictures; Maury Dexter (director); Fabian Forte, Diane McBain, Kevin Coughlin

In 1971, "The Music Lovers" was released by United Artists / Russ-Arts / Russ Films; Ken Russell (director); Melvyn Bragg (screenplay); Richard Chamberlain, Glenda Jackson, Max Adrian, Christopher Gable, Kenneth Colley, Maureen Pryor, Andrew Faulds, Bruce Robinson, Ben Aris, Georgina Parkinson, Graham Armitage, Izabella Telezynska, Sabina Maydelle, Xavier Russell, Dennis Myers, John Myers, Joanne Brown, Alexei Jawdokimov, Alexander Russell, Clive Cazes, Alan Dubreuil, Ernest Bale, Consuela Chapman, James Russell, Victoria Russell, Alex Brewer; Drama; Live Action

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

In 1970, 😉 “Theme From '2001 (A Space Odyssey)' (Also Sprach Zarathustra)” by Berlin Philharmonic peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ain't It Funky Now” by James Brown peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cupid” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Johnny B. Goode” by Johnny Winter peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Let A Man Come In and Do The Popcorn (Part II)” by James Brown peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Belongs To Me” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Gangs Back Again” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “When Julie Comes Around” by Cuff Links peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, 😉 “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, 😉🤣 “Alice's Rock and Roll Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Are You Getting Any Sunshine” by Lou Christie peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Everybody Is A Star” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Groovin' (Out On Life)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Love Candy” by Marshmallow Soup Group peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Love You” by Otis Leavill peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I Started Loving You Again” by Al Martino peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm Gonna Love You” by Intrigues peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “La La La (If I Had You)” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “One Tin Soldier” by Original Caste peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Together” by The Illusion peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Voodoo Woman” by Simon Stokes and The Nighthawks peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Walkin' In The Rain” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1970, “Comin' Home” by Delaney and Bonnie and Friends Featuring Eric Clapton peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Good Old Rock and Roll” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Reflections Of My Life” by Marmalade peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Sold Me Magic” by Lou Christie peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by Johnny Farnham peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Western Union Man” by Max Merritt and The Meteors peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “You're Everything” by Don Lane peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, 😉 “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Clap Hands For Baby” by Oscar Harris and The Twinkle Stars peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Down On The Corner” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Mijn stil verdriet” by Corry and De Rekels peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “She Sold Me Magic” by Lou Christie peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tonight Today” by Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Winter World Of Love” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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