Home DFS SB OD SDN DFSM THP Donate $5

Notice: How To Tip The Webmaster.

You are at the section The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973)

Click to Select a Page... Main Page January 1 January 2 January 3 January 4 January 5 January 6 January 7 January 8 January 9 January 10 January 11 January 12 January 13 January 14 January 15 January 16 January 17 January 18 January 19 January 20 January 21 January 22 January 23 January 24 January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28 January 29 January 30 January 31 February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4 February 5 February 6 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 21 February 22 February 23 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27 February 28 February 29 February 30 February 31 March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 March 16 March 17 March 18 March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 April 3 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 April 31 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16 June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23 June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 June 31 July 1 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 9 July 10 July 11 July 12 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 16 July 17 July 18 July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8 August 9 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16 August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 23 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 27 August 28 August 29 August 30 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 3 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8 September 9 September 10 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 16 September 17 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 23 September 24 September 25 September 26 September 27 September 28 September 29 September 30 September 31 October 1 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5 October 6 October 7 October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 October 14 October 15 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19 October 20 October 21 October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25 October 26 October 27 October 28 October 29 October 30 October 31 November 1 November 2 November 3 November 4 November 5 November 6 November 7 November 8 November 9 November 10 November 11 November 12 November 13 November 14 November 15 November 16 November 17 November 18 November 19 November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 24 November 25 November 26 November 27 November 28 November 29 November 30 November 31 December 1 December 2 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 10 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 16 December 17 December 18 December 19 December 20 December 21 December 22 December 23 December 24 December 25 December 26 December 27 December 28 December 29 December 30 December 31 TLB Pop Memories Blog The Big Datebook Unusual Video Daily Pop Singles Chart Debuts Chart Peaks Daily The 80's Datebook The 90's Datebook The 00's Datebook The 70's Datebook The 10's Datebook The 60's Datebook Dave's Fun Stuff Find your favorite TV shows with "Let's Watch TV!" Dave's Fun Stuff SDN Media News and More Dave's Fun Stuff Super Birthdays

The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for February 17

Related Events on This Date

In 1965, Comedienne, Joan Rivers made the first of many guest appearances this night on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” on NBC-TV. She later became Carsonʹs permanent guest host until she signed a lucrative late-night show deal with fledgling FOX Television. Johnny was less than impressed and didnʹt allow her back on his show.

In 1965, TVʹS “MR. ED” This is the famous episode where the talking horse stows away on a cruise ship as WILBUR and CAROL POST travel to HAWAII. A highlight is when MR. ED goes surfing!

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #58. “Forward March”. The Castaways are frightened as the sounds of battle, including hand grenades and machine guns, rock the island. The culprit turns out to be a gorilla who has found in an old WWII arsenal cave.

In 1966, One of the most unusual records of the rock era, “Ballad Of The Green Berets” album and single by Sergeant Barry Sadler was certified Gold by the RIAA. The single was a blueprint for a future parody in 2002 by Mylo Hatzenbuhler when he turned the hit into “Ballad of the Big Buffet.” The original 1966 hit was one of the few parodied songs that, like the parody, got airplay on Doctor Demento.

In 1966, R.C., “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1967, The Beatles begin recording “Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite.” Their “Strawberry Fields Forever” “Penny Lane” single is released.

In 1967, Philadelphiaʹs Wilt Chamberlain hit the first of what would become an NBA record 35 consecutive field goals without a miss.

In 1968, The basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts, opens its doors for the first time. Springfield is home of the recognized inventor of the sport, James Naismith.

In 1968, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Donovan flew to India to study transcedental meditation under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

In 1970, “McCloud” pilot began airing on NBC; The series becomes a regular show the following fall as part of “Four in One.”

In 1971, Elton Johnʹs eponymously titled U.S. debut was certified Gold by the RIAA. His first United Kingdom LP, “Empty Sky” is not issued in the States until 1975, by which time John has become a rock star of the first magnitude. He arrived in the States under much publicity in the summer of '70 and was hailed by Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times as the first Superstar of the Seventies. “Elton John” hit number four.

In 1971, James Taylor made his prime-time TV debut on “The Johnny Cash Show.” Taylor sang “Fire and Rain” and “Carolina on My Mind.”

In 1972, A year before the release of the album, Pink Floyd premiered “The Dark Side of the Moon” before an audience at Londonʹs Rainbow Theater. The album of the same name was released a year later and stayed on Billboardʹs 200 album chart for a record 303 weeks.

In 1973, R.C., “Reelin' and Rockin'” by Chuck Berry peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)” by Deodato entered the Top 40 chart.

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

In 1968, “Baby, Now That I've Found You” by The Foundations peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Boogie-Woogie Man” by Paul Davis peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Born Free” by Hesitations peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Breaking Up Someone's Home” by Albert King peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Burning Spear” by Soulful Strings peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Cold Feet” by Albert King peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend” by Lobo peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Funky Way” by Calvin Arnold peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Get Out Now” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hot Wire” by Al Green peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I Wish It Would Rain” by The Temptations peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I'm Hypnotized” by Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “If You Ever Leave Me” by Jack Jones peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “It's Not Easy” by Will-O-Bees peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Lickin' Stick” by George Torrence and The Naturals peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Living Together, Growing Together” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Look, Here Comes The Sun” by Sunshine Company peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Oh Babe, What Would You Say?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “People World” by Jim and Jean peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Reelin' and Rockin'” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Slow Motion” by Johnny Williams peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Stop” by Howard Tate peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Strawberry Shortcake” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “There Is” by The Dells peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “There Was A Time” by James Brown peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Tossin' and Turnin'” by Bunny Sigler peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Tweedle Dee” by Little Jimmy Osmond peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Unchain My Heart” by Herbie Mann peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You Don't Have To Say You Love Me” by Four Sonics peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ⛵ “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Back Up Train” by Al Green peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “But I Do” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Carmen” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Come Back Baby” by Gettysbyrg Address peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Come See About Me” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Cross My Heart” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Do Unto Me” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Harry Hippie” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Just As Much As Ever” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Living Together, Growing Together” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Money” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “My Baby Must Be A Magician” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Never Ever” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “New Orleans” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Last Time” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “She Can't Be My Girl” by 5D peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “She Says” by 49th Parallel peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Sunday Mornin'” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The World Is A Ghetto” by War peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Up Tight, Good Man” by Laura Lee peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Why Can't We Live Together” by Timmy Thomas peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “You” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Zabadak” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1973, 🎃 “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, 😉🤣 “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ⛵ “Daniel” by Elton John peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “(If You Think You're) Groovy” by P.P. Arnold peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Anniversary Waltz” by Anita Harris peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Back On My Feet Again” by The Foundations peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Bend Me, Shape Me” by Amen Corner peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Honey Chile” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Part Of The Union” by Strawbs peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Roll Over Beethoven” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Clair” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mad About You” by Bruce Ruffin peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1968, “To Sir, With Love” by Lulu peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, 😉🤣 “School's Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, ⛵ “Sail On Sailor” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Baby Come Back” by The Equals peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Darlin'” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Looking Through The Eyes Of Love” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Thank U Very Much” by The Scaffold peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tin Soldier” by Small Faces peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, 😉 “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Dreams Are Ten A Penny (Jenny Jenny)” by Kincade peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Eravamo in 100'000” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Es fährt ein Zug nach Nirgendwo” by Christian Anders peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “I'm Coming Home” by Tom Jones peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Mama” by Heintje peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mein Schatz, du bist 'ne Wucht!” by Chris Roberts peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Siebenmeilenstiefel” by Graham Bonney und die Jay Five peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Telegramm aus Tennessee” by Peggy March peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “The Letter” by The Box Tops peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Wenn es Nacht wird in Harlem” by Manuela peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1968, “World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ⛵ “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Jamaica Farewell” by Margrethe Toresen peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Solid Gold Easy Action” by T. Rex peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Susannah's Still Alive” by Dave Davies peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Walk Away Renée” by The Four Tops peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1968, 😉 “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Hush” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Tin Soldier” by Small Faces peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Menu:
The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) Main Page January February February 1 February 2 February 3 February 4 February 5 February 6 February 7 February 8 February 9 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20 February 21 February 22 February 23 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27 February 28 February 29 February 30 February 31 March April May June July August September October November December
Related:
TLB Pop Memories Blog The Big Datebook Unusual Video Daily Pop Singles Chart Debuts Chart Peaks Daily The 80's Datebook The 90's Datebook The 00's Datebook The 70's Datebook The 10's Datebook The 60's Datebook
Market Zone:
Dave's Fun Stuff
TV Zone:
Find your favorite TV shows with "Let's Watch TV!"
Notable:
Dave's Fun Stuff SDN Media News and More
Footer:
Dave's Fun Stuff Super Birthdays



© 1995-2026. davesfunstuff.com. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website without expressed written consent is prohibited.