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In 1966, The animated short film, “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree” is released by Walt Disney Pictures.
In 1966, The Guiding Light's Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) debuted on Another World in a crossover involving two Procter & Gamble shows and two different networks that would last a year. His first scene was with Mitchell Dru, the first soap opera crossover character, having previously appeared on The Brighter Day and As the World Turns. Elissa Leeds would join Another World as Mike's daughter, Hope Bauer, on March 25. Mike would remain in Bay City for a year.
In 1966, The Rolling Stones released “19th Nervous Breakdown”/“As Tears Go By.”
In 1966, Walt Disneyʹs movie “The Ugly Dachshund” opened in movie theaters.
In 1967, R.C., “Wild Thing” by Senator Bobby peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart; it was a cover parody of the Troggsʹ 1966 hit.
In 1969, John Madden was named head coach of the NFLʹs Oakland Raiders.
In 1969, The city of Jackson, Mississippi, declared this day “Carl Perkins Day.”
In 1969, Columbia Records signed Johnny Winter to a five-year, 300-thousand dollar contract, which was unprecedented for a new artist.
In 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave a Michael X a bag of their cut hair in return for a pair of genuine Muhammad Ali boxing shorts.
In 1971, Diana Ross mad a guest appearance on the Danny Thomas TV show, “Make Room For Granddaddy.”
In 1971, The Osmonds, vocal group of five brothers fronted by 13-year-old Donny, receives its first gold record certified by the RIAA for $1 million worth of sales of “One Bad Apple.” The song, which many believe is a clear imitation of the Jackson Five, is the Osmondsʹ debut for Mike Curbʹs MGM Records.
In 1971, “Chicago III” album by Chicago was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Power of the Press”, Peter finds the column he is writing for the school newspaper a profitable venture, Peter is popular with his classmates when they find their names in his column. With a “D” in science, he decides to improve his grade by flattering his rather dull teacher.
In 1972, On The Doctors, as she drifted off to sleep Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce) had another vision of Frank, who told her that she could not get rid of him because he was the only person who would tell her the truth. He asks if she was really going to burden her nice husband with a crazy wife for the rest of his life.
In 1972, Mariner Nine, orbiting Mars, transmitted images of the red planet.
In 1973, Charlie Rich was at #1 on the US country album chart with Behind Closed Doors. The album received three Country Music Association awards: Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year, for the title song which gave the singer his first #1 hit.
In 1973, The New York Islanders and the Buffalo Sabres played an entire game with no penalties called.
In 1970, "The Honeymoon Killers" was released by American International Pictures / Cinerama Releasing Corporation; Leonard Kastle (director/screenplay); Shirley Stoler, Tony Lo Bianco, Marilyn Chris, Doris Roberts, Barbara Cason, Mary Jane Higby, Elsa Raven, Dortha Duckworth, Kip McArdle, Mary Breen, Ann Harris, Mary Engel, Guy Sorel; Crime
In 1970, "Start the Revolution Without Me" was released by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts / Norbud Productions; Bud Yorkin (director); Lawrence J. Cohen, Fred Freeman (screenplay); Gene Wilder, Donald Sutherland, Hugh Griffith, Jack MacGowran, Billie Whitelaw, Victor Spinetti, Ewa Aulin, Helen Fraser, Rosalind Knight, Harry Fowler, Murray Melvin, Ken Parry, Maxwell Shaw, Jacques Maury, Graham Stark, Barry Lowe, George A. Cooper, Michael Rothwell, Denise Coffey, Orson Welles, Walker Edmiston; Comedy
In 1971, "King Lear" was released by Columbia Pictures / Filmways / Royal Shakespeare Company; Peter Brook (director/screenplay); William Shakespeare (screenplay); Paul Scofield, Cyril Cusack, Susan Engel, Tom Fleming, Anne-Lise Gabold, Ian Hogg, Søren Elung Jensen, Robert Lloyd, Jack MacGowran, Patrick Magee, Barry Stanton, Alan Webb, Irene Worth; Drama; Live Action
In 1973, "Wattstax" was released by Columbia Pictures / Stax Records / Wolper Productions; Mel Stuart (director); The Staple Singers, Richard Pryor, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas, Luther Ingram, Kim Weston, Johnnie Taylor, The Bar-Kays, Isaac Hayes, Albert King, Dale Warren, Tommy Jacquette, Jesse Jackson, Melvin Van Peebles, Jimmy Jones, Eric Mercury, Freddie Robinson, Ernie Hines, Little Sonny, The Temprees, Frederick Knight, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Rance Allen, David Porter, Tommy Tate, The Soul Children, Fred Williamson, The Dramatics, The Emotions, Little Milton, Mel and Tim, Raymond Allen, Erik Kilpatrick, Ted Lange, Fred Berry, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Billy Eckstine, Felton Pilate, Jackie Robinson, Deborah Manning, Louise McCord, Lee Sain, The Newcomers; Documentary; Concert
In 1967, 😉🤣 “Wild Thing” by Senator Bobby peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Got To Go Back (and Watch The Little Girl Dance)” by The McCoys peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm Gonna Miss You” by Artistics peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “If You Go Away” by Damita Jo peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It May Be Winter Outside” by Felice Taylor peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Look At Granny Run Run” by Howard Tate peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Look What You've Done” by The Pozo-Seco Singers peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sweetest One” by Metros peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Tip Toe” by Robert Parker peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, 😉🤣 “How Do You Catch A Girl” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Blue Autumn” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Color My World” by Petula Clark peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Deadend Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Full Measure” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gallant Men” by Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm Gonna Miss You” by Artistics peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Just In Case” by The Ugly Ducklings peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Me” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Nashville Cats” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Poor Old World” by Paul Anka peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Tell It To The Rain” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Green Pleasure Machine” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Where Will The Words Come From?” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Drink Up Thy Zider” by Adge Cutler and The Wurzels peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hey Joe” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Matthew and Son” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pamela, Pamela” by Wayne Fontana peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Single Girl” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Try A Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Only You” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It's Not Easy / Mary, Mary” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “How Can We Hang On To A Dream” by Rudy Bennett peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm A Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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