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In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #56. “Love Me, Love My Skipper”. The Howellʹs plan a party, and Mr. Howell accidentally looses the Skipperʹs invitation. The others refuse to attend, believing that the Howells have intentionally snubbed the Skipper.
In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Guests: LOVIN' SPOONFUL (“DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC”)
In 1966, The Soviet Union accomplished the first controlled landing on the moon when the unmanned spacecraft Luna Nine touched down on the Ocean of Storms.
In 1967, “Purple Haze” was recorded by Jimi Hendrix. The lyrics are misunderstood as “'Cuse Me While I Kiss This Guy”, which should be “'Cuse Me While I Kiss The Sky”.
In 1968, Paul McCartney records “Lady Madonna” at EMIʹs Abbey Road studios. Although the recording is credited to the Beatles, all parts, save McCartneyʹs, are played by anonymous session musicians instead of the other three Beatles.
In 1968, R.C., “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.
In 1968, R.C., “Nobody But Me” by The Human Beinz peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, Dolly Parton released her third studio album In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad). The album's only single the title track released in October 1968 peaked at #25 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
In 1969, “Candid Camera” creator Allen Funt and his family were aboard an Eastern Airlines flight that was hijacked to Cuba. (Fellow passengers who recognized Funt thought the whole thing was a stunt for his TV show; in an article written for The Associated Press, Funt said the whole episode “looked like a bad movie.”)
In 1971, Lynn Anderson received a Gold record certified by the RIAA for the single, “Rose Garden”. The Grand Forks, North Dakota country singer was raised in Sacramento, California. In addition to being a singer, she was California Horse Show Queen in 1966 — as an accomplished equestrian.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bill Cosby”. Other Articles: Hawaii Five-O, Liz Taylor
In 1973, President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law.
In 1973, R.C., “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Wings peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart. It was mistaken for a drug song, as in, get high, high, high.
In 1973, R.C., “Love Jones” by Brighter Side Of Darkness peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart; Cheech and Chong parodied it into “Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces”.
In 1973, R.C., “Lucky Man” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer reentered the chart and peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “You Turn Me On, Iʹm A Radio” by Joni Mitchell peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1973, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Doctor Hook entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1971, "Carry On Henry" was released by The Rank Organisation; Gerald Thomas (director); Talbot Rothwell (screenplay); Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Terry Scott, Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Connor, Julian Holloway, Peter Gilmore, Peter Butterworth, Julian Orchard, Gertan Klauber, Margaret Nolan, William Mervyn, Norman Chappell, Derek Francis, Bill Maynard, Leon Greene, David Prowse, Marjie Lawrence, Patsy Rowlands, Alan Curtis, John Bluthal, David Davenport, Douglas Ridley, Monica Dietrich, Billy Cornelius; Comedy; Live Action; Historical
In 1971, "Doctors' Wives" was released by Columbia Pictures / Frankovich Productions; George Schaefer (director); Daniel Taradash (screenplay); Dyan Cannon, Richard Crenna, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor, Rachel Roberts, Janice Rule, Diana Sands, Cara Williams, Richard Anderson, Ralph Bellamy, George Gaynes, John Colicos, Marian McCargo, Scott Brady, Kristina Holland, Anthony Costello, Mark Jenkins, Vincent Van Lynn, Ernie Barnes, Paul Marin, William Bramley, Jon Lormer; Drama; Live Action
In 1973, ⛵ “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Am I That Easy To Forget” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Back Up Train” by Al Green peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “But I Do” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Come Softly To Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Darlin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Fever” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Give My Love A Try” by Linda Jones peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Never Said Goodbye” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Jones” by Brighter Side Of Darkness peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Money” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “New Orleans” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “No Sad Songs” by Joe Simon peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Nobody But Me” by Human Beinz peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Silly Wasn't I” by Valerie Simpson peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Songman” by Cashman and West peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sweet Lorraine” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “United” by Music Makers peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “What My Baby Needs Now Is A Little More Lovin'” by Lyn Collins With James Brown peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Zabadak” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, 😉 “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛪ “Jesus Was A Capricorn” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Little Rain Must Fall” by Epic Splendor peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bird Without Wings / Coat Of Colours” by 3's A Crowd peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Darlin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Expecting To Fly” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Explosion In Your Soul” by The Soul Survivors peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Home From The Forest” by Ronnie Hawkins peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Can't Move No Mountain” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)” by James Brown peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Wanna Be With You” by Raspberries peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Was Made To Love Her” by King Curtis peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight” by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm Coming Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm In Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Last Song” by Edward Bear peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lost” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pick Up The Pieces” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Two Little Kids” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “What A Strange Town” by Jimmie Rodgers peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Windy” by Wes Montgomery peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Best Part Of Breaking Up” by Symbols peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Big City” by Dandy Livingstone peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Everlasting Love” by Love Affair peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Everything I Am” by Plastic Penny peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “So Much Love” by Tony Blackburn peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Love In Your Eyes” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Shepherd's Song” by Tony Osborne Sound peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Nights In White Satin” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “World / Sir Geoffrey The World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Donna” by 10cc peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kom maar dicht bij mij” by Herman van Keeken peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rock Me Baby” by David Cassidy peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tea Is Famous (In The Whole Wide World)” by Tee Set peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Mosquito” by The Doors peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “We Will Be There After Tea” by After Tea peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Början till slutet” by Hootenanny Singers peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lyckliga gatan” by Anna-Lena Löfgren peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ich fange nie mehr was an einem Sonntag an” by Monica Morell peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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