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In 1964, The duo of Chad and Jeremy appeared on TVʹs “The Patty Duke Show.”
In 1965, Steve Hardy wed Audrey on “General Hospital”
In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel received their first Gold record certified by the RIAA for “Sounds of Silence,” which had hit number one on the pop charts on the first day of this year.
In 1966, The rights to the 1966 and 1967 NFL Championship Games were sold to CBS for $2 million per game.
In 1966, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia '76ers set a NBA career high of 20,884 points, in only seven years of play, in a game in Charleston, West Virginia. He scored 41 points in a 149-123 Philadelphia win over Detroit to pass Bob Pettit (20,880 points), becoming the NBAʹs all-time scoring leader, a distinction he held for nearly 20 years until passed by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
In 1967, Aretha Franklin records her hit single “Respect” at Atlantic Studios. The million-selling record is written by Otis Redding and tops Billboardʹs Hot 100 for two weeks. Respect, something Rodney Dangerfield still doesnʹt get nowadays.
In 1967, On Peyton Place, Chris began a new journey, gunfire brought police to the Webber house, and Constance made plans with Edward.
In 1967, Raquel Welch wed Patrick Curtis
In 1967, San Franciscoʹs Rick Barry scored 50 points against visiting Boston at Oakland, one of his seven 40-plus point games during February, en route to his winning the NBA scoring title that season with a 35.6 ppg average.
In 1968, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention announced their involvement in two films: “Uncle Meat,” a surrealistic documentary on the group, and a monster movie to be made in Japan.
In 1968, R.C., “Mighty Quinn” by Manfred Mann peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Green Tambourine” single by Lemon Pipers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, R.C., “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly and Family Stone peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, The Who recorded a live album at Leeds University in Yorkshire, England, and released it later with the title “The Who Live At Leeds”. The set features “My Generation,” “Substitute,” “Magic Bus,” “Summertime Blues” and “Shakin' all Over.”
In 1970, According to a headline in Billboard, the Recording Industry Association of America is “Mounting Total War Against Tape Pirating of Prerecorded Music.”
In 1971, President Richard Nixon installed a secret taping system at the White House. Try to pirate those recordings!
In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono hosted The Mike Douglas Show on American TV while Douglas took a weekʹs holiday. Among their guests were Chuck Berry, Black Panther leader Bobby Seale.
In 1972, Led Zeppelin was supposed to play in Singapore tonight, but their scheduled appearance was canceled when, on February 11, the group was refused entry into the country due to their long hair.
In 1972, “Madman Across The Water” album by Elton John was released
In 1972, “The CBS Late Movie”, TV Series, not really a movie, debut.
In 1972, The musical, “Grease,” opened at the Eden Theater on Broadway. The play later moved to the Broadhurst Theater where it became the longest-running musical (at that time — CATS has since passed this record) ever with a run of 3,388 performances.
In 1968, "Inspector Clouseau (U.K. release)" was released by The Mirisch Corporation; Bud Yorkin (director), Lewis J. Rachmil (producer); Alan Arkin, Frank Finlay, Barry Foster, Patrick Cargill, Beryl Reid, Clive Francis, Delia Boccardo; Comedy
In 1971, "Countess Dracula" was released by Rank Film Distributors / Hammer Film Productions; Peter Sasdy (director); Jeremy Paul (screenplay); Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Elès, Maurice Denham, Patience Collier, Lesley-Anne Down, Peter Jeffrey, Leon Lissek, Jessie Evans, Andria Lawrence, Susan Brodrick, Nike Arrighi, Marianne Stone, Charles Farrell, Anne Stallybrass, Ian Trigger; Horror; Live Action
In 1972, "Pocket Money" was released by National General Pictures / First Artists; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Terrence Malick (screenplay); Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Strother Martin, Wayne Rogers, Hector Elizondo, Christine Belford, Kelly Jean Peters, Gregory Sierra, Fred Graham, Matt Clark, Claudio Miranda, Terrence Malick; Buddy; Comedy
In 1973, "Save the Tiger" was released by Paramount Pictures / Filmways; John G. Avildsen (director); Steve Shagan (screenplay); Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford, Laurie Heineman, Norman Burton, Patricia Smith, Thayer David, William Hansen, Harvey Jason, Lin Von Linden, Lara Parker, Eloise Hardt, Ned Glass, Biff Elliot, Madeline Lee, Janina, Pearl Shear, Ben Freedman; Drama
In 1970, “Arizona” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Baby Take Me In Your Arms” by Jefferson peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Got To See If I Can't Get Mommy” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hello It's Me” by Nazz peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'm Just A Prisoner (Of Your Good Lovin')” by Candi Staton peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's Just A Matter Of Time” by Sonny James peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Bones” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Moon Walk” by Joe Simon peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Honey and Me” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “One Tin Soldier” by Original Caste peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Save The Country” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Court Of The Crimson King” by King Crimson peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Touch Of You” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Walk A Mile In My Shoes” by Joe South and The Believers peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Won't Find Better (Than Me)” by New Hope peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Got Me Hummin'” by Cold Blood peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Answer Me, Oh My Love” by The Happenings peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bold Soul Sister” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fancy” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Got To See If I Can't Get Mommy” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “How Can I Forget” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If I Never Knew Your Name” by Vic Dana peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Bones” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Moon Walk” by Joe Simon peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Honey and Me” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Little Friend” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Save The Country” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Light Flight” by Pentangle peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Witch's Promise / Teacher” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Think About Tomorrow Today” by The Master's Apprentices peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Bij ons staat op de keukendeur” by Tony Bass peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Don't Cry Daddy” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Get Down With It - Satisfaction” by Mac Kissoon peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Het zal je kind maar wezen” by Adèle Bloemendaal, Leen Jongewaard and Piet Römer peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Pruimenpap” by Johnny Jordaan peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wat een spreker is die man” by Seth Gaaikema peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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