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In 1964, Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut ice cream.
In 1964, In the United Kingdom, The Beatles released the EP “All My Loving”, which sounded like a soap opera title.
In 1964, Prizefighter Cassius Clay became a Black Muslim; on March 6, 1964, he adopted the name Muhammed Ali.
In 1966, On Another World, Emily (Mona Bruns) reminded Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) that Dr. James told him even if Julie had lived, she would never have left the sanitarium. Emily was thrilled Mike was not considering returning to his home town because he and Hope had found a place with her (The Guiding Light was moving from Selby Flats to Springfield around this time).
In 1966, The Beatles single, “Nowhere Man,” was released.
In 1967, “Yakety Sax” album by Boots Randolph was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1968, “Guantanamera” album by Sandpipers was certified Gold by the RIAA. People misunderstood the song title for “One Ton Tomato!”
In 1969, “This Is Tom Jones”, TV Variety, debut on ABC. Itʹs not unusual for a singer to have a TV show. Women everywhere start throwing their bras at their TV sets!
In 1970, LSUʹs “Pistol” Pete Marovich scored 69 points, including 47 in the second half, to set a NCAA record, but in a losing cause as Alabama beat them 106-104.
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Bewitched: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick Sargent”. Other Articles: Brady Bunch, Bobby Sherman
In 1970, R.C., “Iʹll Never Fall In Love Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Jesus Is Just Alright” by The Byrds peaked at #97 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Monster” by Steppenwolf peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; hit number one again in the 1980s with Bananaramaʹs remake.
In 1970, R.C., “Walkin' In The Rain” by Jay and The Americans peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Hollywood Palace”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1970, Johnny Cashʹs album, “Hello, Iʹm Johnny Cash” goes gold. His label, Columbia, report his LPs “At Folsom Prison” and “At San Quinten” have sold over two million copies each and his “Greatest Hits” album has sold over a million copies.
In 1970, R.C., Joe Cockerʹs version of the Beatles classic “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” peaks at #30 on the pop chart.
In 1971, Dolly Parton was at #1 on the Country chart with "Joshua" her first single to reach #1 on the US country charts. Parton received her first Grammy nomination in the Best Country Female Vocal category for the song, (losing to Lynn Anderson).
In 1971, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: GLADYS KNIGHT and THE PIPS and comic ROBERT KLEIN. Trivia experts take note, this is the episode that was rerun on June 6th, making it in a certain way 'the last' ED SULLIVAN SHOW. The last original episode, featuring MELANIE and Comic DAVID FRYE aired on March 28.
In 1973, The U.S. Senate voted to set up a committee to investigate the break-in at the Democratic National Headquarters in Washingtonʹs Watergate complex.
In 1967, "Tobruk" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Sol Madrid" was released by MGM; Brian G. Hutton (director); David McCallum, Stella Stevens, Telly Savalas
In 1973, "Black Caesar" was released by American International Pictures / Largo; Larry Cohen (director/screenplay); Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, Art Lund, D'Urville Martin, Julius Harris, Minnie Gentry, William Wellman Jr., Val Avery, Don Pedro Colley, Myrna Hansen, Philip Roye, James Dixon, Patrick McAllister, Omer Jeffery, Michael Jeffery; Blaxploitation; Crime; Drama
In 1973, "The Train Robbers" was released by Warner Bros. / Batjac Productions; Burt Kennedy (director/screenplay); John Wayne, Ann-Margret, Rod Taylor, Ben Johnson, Christopher George, Bobby Vinton, Jerry Gatlin, Ricardo Montalbán; Western
In 1970, “Blowing Away” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fancy” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hold On” by The Rascals peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “How Can I Forget” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If Walls Could Talk” by Little Milton peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Jesus Is Just Alright” by The Byrds peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let's Work Together” by Wilbert Harrison peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Monster” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mornin' Mornin'” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Ghetto” by Donny Hathaway peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Then She's A Lover” by Roy Clark peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Tonight I'll Say A Prayer” by Eydie Gormé peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Venus” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Walkin' In The Rain” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Blowing Away” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Freight Train” by Duane Eddy peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hold On” by The Rascals peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let A Man Come In and Do The Popcorn (Part II)” by James Brown peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Look-Ka-Py-Py” by Meters peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lu” by Peggy Lipton peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Monster” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mornin' Mornin'” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Belongs To Me” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning)” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning)” by The Tokens peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Six White Horses” by Tommy Cash peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Traces/Memories Medley” by The Lettermen peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “When Julie Comes Around” by Cuff Links peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Winter World Of Love” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Won't Find Better (Than Me)” by New Hope peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Are My Sunshine” by Dyke and The Blazers peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hitchin' A Ride” by Vanity Fare peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Can't Get Next To You” by The Temptations peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm A Man” by Chicago peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Just A Little Misunderstanding / First I Look At The Purse” by The Contours peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Try A Little Kindness” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “One Thing Can Lead To Another” by Peppermint Circus peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Superstar” by Murray Head and The Trinidad Singers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Thanks For The Love” by George Cash peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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