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In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #18. “X Marks the Spot”. In a test of a deadly new missile, called “Operation Powder Keg,” the Air Force chooses an “uninhabited island” which just happens to be Gilliganʹs Island. When the rocked lands and does not explode, Gilligan is chosen to crawl inside to defuse it, because he is the only one that can fit inside.
In 1965, R.C., “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Youʹre Nobody Till Somebody Loves You” by Dean Martin peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Jolly Green Giant” by Kingsmen entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #88. “Our Vines Have Tender Apes”. A loin-cloth clad ape-man (Tongo) comes to the island, and makes off with their food and supplies. Actually, he is an out of work actor, who tries to convince the Castaways that he is a real uncivilized ape-man while studying for an upcoming role. After he cowers when confronted by a “real” gorilla, he leaves the island and the Castaways behind.
In 1969, The Beatles performed their last live gig together with a free impromptu 42 minute concert on the roof of their Apple Corps headquarters three Saville Row, London. The performance was filmed for inclusion in the documentary “Let It Be.” Fifth Beatle Billy Preston guested on organ. The Beatles perform “Get Back”. The show was stopped when police arrive after neighbors complain about the noise.
In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Tiger! Tiger!”, The Bradys are upset when their dog runs away; when Bobby goes out to feed Tiger, he canʹt find the dog. They all chip in for a reward and to buy an ad in the paper, but Bobby fears the worst — that Tiger has been run over.
In 1970, “The Tim Conway Show” (1970 version) TV comedy began airing on CBS
In 1971, R.C., “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Love The One Youʹre With” by Stephen Stills peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “We Gotta Get You A Woman” by Runt (Todd Rundgren) peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, UCLA began their 88-game winning streak with a 74-61 win over UC Santa Barbara in a college basketball game.
In 1972, 13 Roman Catholic civil rights marchers were shot to death by British soldiers in Northern Ireland on what became known as “Bloody Sunday.” A 14th person died from injuries several months later. It was the basis of the song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” on U2's 1983 album “War.”
In 1973, Heavy-metal monsters KISS played their first show at the Coventry Club in Queens, New York. The groupʹs makeup at this early stage is slightly different from the look audiences eventually will know them for. Paul Stanley recalls that itʹs more of a “New York Dolls look.”
In 1964, "A Global Affair" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Born To Wander” by Rare Earth peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Can You Jerk Like Me” by The Contours peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come On Do The Jerk” by The Miracles peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Give Him A Great Big Kiss” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Groove Me” by King Floyd peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hold What You've Got” by Joe Tex peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Be There” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)” by Del Shannon peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lonely Days” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Love The One You're With” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mixed Up Guy” by Joey Scarbury peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mother” by John Lennon peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “No Faith, No Love” by Mitty Collier peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Problem Child” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “San Bernadino” by Christie peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Crying Game” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Use Your Head” by Mary Wells peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “We Gotta Get You A Woman” by Todd Rundgren (as Runt) peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Where Are We Going” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You” by Dean Martin peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “All Day and All Of The Night” by The Kinks peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Amen” by The Impressions peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Church Street Soul Revival” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “He's My Guy” by Irma Thomas peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Can't Stop” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Come Running” by Lulu peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If You Were Mine” by Ray Charles peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Love The One You're With” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mean Mistreater” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Most Of All” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “No Reply (off LP)” by The Beatles peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Less Bell To Answer” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Pay To The Piper” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Problem Child” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Promised Land” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Run, Run, Run” by Gestures peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “They Can't Take Away Our Music” by Eric Burdon and War peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Use Your Head” by Mary Wells peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, ⛪ “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ain't Nothin' Like A Houseparty” by The Show Stoppers peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys” by The Equals peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Getting Mighty Crowded” by Betty Everett peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Go Now!” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Up To You, Petula” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Promised Land” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Soldier Boy” by The Cheetahs peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Way You Look Tonight” by Edward Woodward peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Three Bells” by Brian Poole and The Tremeloes peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by Cilla Black peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Over The Rainbow / That I Love” by Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Saturday Night At The Movies” by The Drifters peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Eye Of A Beautiful Girl / Song To Raymondo” by Autumn peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Wild World” by Fourth House peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Lovely, Lovely” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Peace Planet” by Ekseption peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's Coming Back” by Alfie Khan peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Wang Dang Doodle” by Livin' Blues peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “When I'm Dead and Gone” by McGuinness Flint peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Hear You Knockin'” by Dave Edmunds' Rockpile peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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