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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for February 6

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In 1964, 02 ^ 06 = 64

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #19. “Gilligan Meets Jungle Boy”. Gilligan discovers a jungle boy (Kurt Russell) living on the island. He shows them a hole in the ground that causes objects to float, and the professor theorizes that it is expelling either helium or hydrogen. He immediately sets to work building a large balloon, with the hopes of carrying one of them back to civilization.

In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jackie Gleason”. Other Articles: Man From UNCLE, Beverly Garland

In 1965, R.C., “All Day And All Of The Night” by The Kinks peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back” by Billy Edd Wheeler peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Youʹve Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller entered the Top 40 chart. This supposedly was Al Bundyʹs favorite tune!

In 1965, “Rolling Stones II” replaces “Beatles For Sale” as number one (United Kingdom Record Retailer chart).

In 1966, Wilbur Postʹs friend decides to get himself more ED-ucated, on “Ed Goes To College,” the final new episode of “Mister Ed.” After 143 episodes, the final horse shoe drops, with Ed planning to earn his Ph.D (palomino horse doctor) degree.

In 1966, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: SIMON and GARFUNKEL (“SOUNDS OF SILENCE”) and THE ANIMALS (“WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE”)

In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #89. “Gilliganʹs Personal Magnetism”. Lightning strikes Gilligan during Skipper and Gilliganʹs bowling tournament, and his stone bowling ball becomes molecularly attached to him. The Professor tries to help Gilligan, but ends up causing him to become invisible.

In 1967, It is announced that the Beatles have signed contracts with EMI until 1976.

In 1967, “Everybodyʹs Talking”, TV Game Show, debut on ABC.

In 1967, Muhammad Ali successfully defends his world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Ernest Terrell in the Houston Astrodome.

In 1968, Former President Dwight Eisenhower shoots a hole in one.

In 1968, Joan Whitney Payson was elected president of the New York Mets. She turned out to be a good luck charm. One year later, the 'Miracle' Mets became world champions.

In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Big Sprain”, The Brady home is in chaos when Carol leaves to care for an ailing aunt and Alice sprains her ankle, Mike divides the household chores among the kids although the girls canʹt cook and the boys donʹt know how to clean.

In 1970, United Kingdom single release: “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)” / “Who Has Seen The Wind”, and two weeks later in the U.S. The song features George Harrison on guitar.

In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Alan Shepherd takes a few shots at some golf balls while on the moon. The U.S. Apollo IV astronauts prepared to head back to Earth after a 33-hour stay on the moon.

In 1971, Dolly Parton has her first number one hit on the country charts with “Joshua”.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Odd Couple: Tony Randall and Jack Klugman”. Other Articles: Men from Shiloh

In 1971, R.C., “Apeman” by The Kinks peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, U.S. Apollo 14 astronauts prepare to head back to earth after spending 33 hours on the moon.

In 1972, Over 500,000 pieces of irate mail arrived at the mail room of CBS-TV, when word leaked out that an edited-for-TV version of the X-rated movie, “The Demand”, would be seen on the tube. Was it? Donʹt remember. We didnʹt watch TV that night…

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

In 1971, 😉 “Apeman” by The Kinks peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, 😉🤣 “Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back” by Billy Edd Wheeler peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “(I Can Feel Those Vibrations) This Love Is Real” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “All Day and All Of The Night” by The Kinks peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Beautiful People” by The New Seekers peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Bring Your Love To Me” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Can't You Just See Me” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Cross My Heart” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Crying In The Chapel” by Adam Wade peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Do What You Do Do Well” by Ned Miller peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved” by James Brown peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Have You Looked Into Your Heart” by Jerry Vale peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Really Don't Want To Know” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's Up To You, Petula” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Let's Lock The Door (and Throw Away The Key)” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Little Bell” by Dixie Cups peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Love Me As Though There Were No Tomorrow” by Sonny Knight peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Medley From 'Superstar'” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “One Night Stand” by Magic Lanterns peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Remember Me” by Diana Ross peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Somewhere In Your Heart” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Glory Of Love” by The Dells peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Man” by Lorne Greene peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We'll Have It Made” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Your Time To Cry” by Joe Simon peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “'Til We Kissed” by The Guess Who peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Bucket 'T'” by Ronny and The Daytonas peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “C'Est Toujours Comme Ca La Premiere Fois” by Pierre LaLonde peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Downtown” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Everything Is Good About You” by The Lettermen peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Games” by Redeye peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Goldfinger” by John Berry peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Have You Looked Into Your Heart” by Jerry Vale peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “He Called Me Baby” by Candi Staton peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Go To Pieces” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's Impossible” by Perry Como peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Je Chante” by Les Sinners peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Let Your Love Go” by Bread peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lonely Days” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Paper Tiger” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sally Bumper” by Houston peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Six Boys” by J. Frank Wilson peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Somebody's Watching You” by Little Sister peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stoney End” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Talk To Me Baby” by Barry Mann peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Long Way Around” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “This Diamond Ring” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Un Nouveau Jour Va Se Lever” by Macques Michel peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1965, “Come Tomorrow” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I'm Lost Without You” by Billy Fury peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Inside: Looking Out” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Long After Tonight Is All Over” by Jimmy Radcliffe peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “No Matter What” by Badfinger peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stoned Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The Pushbike Song” by The Mixtures peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We've Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “What In The World's Come Over You” by Rockin' Berries peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You're Ready Now” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Eleanor Rigby” by Zoot peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)” by Del Shannon peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. America / Stand Together” by Russell Morris peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Party Girl” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Walk Away” by Matt Monro peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You Don't Have To Say You Love Me / Patch It Up” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Born To Wander” by Rare Earth peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Do It” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. Bojangles” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nothing Rhymed” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “River Deep, Mountain High” by The Supremes and The Four Tops peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Downtown” by Petula Clark peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Fröken Fräken” by Sven-Ingvars peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Walk Tall” by Val Doonican peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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