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In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #21. “Big Man on Little Stick”. Handsome surfer Duke Williams rides a giant tsunami to the island. At first, the castaways are excited as Duke thinks he will turn around and surf back to Hawaii (and send help). However, after seeing Mary Ann and Ginger, he decides he may want to stay for a while. The castaways must come up with a plan to make him want to leave for Hawaii.
In 1965, R.C., “Heart Of Stone” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “I Go To Pieces” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “The 'In' Crowd” by Dobie Gray peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “This Diamond Ring” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, Americaʹs Ranger Eight spacecraft crashed into the moonʹs surface, as planned, after sending back thousands of pictures of the lunar surface.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #90. “Splashdown”. guests: Chick Hern (radio announcer) George Neise (NASA official) Scott Graham (Astronaut Tobias) Jim Spencer (Astronaut Ryan). The Professor determines that a manned space craft will pass over the island, and attempts to fashion a telegraph machine. When that fails, the Castaways try to spell out SOS using burning logs as a rescue signal, but Gilligan catches fire and runs into the logs, causing them to spell out SOL, the name of one of the astronauts! Blooper watch: as Gilligan is lighting the logs, you can see his pants smoking before he backs up into the flaming logs!
In 1967, Musician Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, creator of grunge rock, was born in Hoquaim, a small town near Aberdeen, Washington. He died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the greenhouse of his Seattle home on April 5, 1994; his body was discovered on April 8.
In 1968, John Cleese (Monty Python) marries Connie Booth.
In 1968, “Columboʹs First Case” He wasnʹt your typical police investigator, with his crablike gait and wrinkled raincoat. He seemed so goofy and distracted — the kind of guy who couldnʹt find his car keys, much less ferret out a killer. Especially one as clever and self-possessed as Gene Barryʹs character. Barry made the mistake countless villains would with Peter Falkʹs dumpy detective: He underestimated him. About the third time Columbo popped back in the room to croak, “One more thing,” Barry was truly exasperated. At home, however, we were beginning to understand that Lieutenant Columbo was one deceptive detective.
In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Hero”, Peter gets a swelled head when he saves a girlʹs life; the Bradys are surprised when Peter comes home with torn clothes and explains that he rescued a girl from an accident. They find that easier to accept than his attitude when his friends make a fuss over the incident.
In 1970, John Lennonʹs “Instant Karma! (We All Shine On)” / “Who Has Seen The Wind” was released in the U.S. The following day it enters the United Kingdom pop chart where it will remain for six weeks, rising as high as number five. It went to number three on the U.S. charts. To get instant karma, just add water, and serve!
In 1970, On Dark Shadows, Quentin (David Selby) and Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) noticed they both had pitchfork marks on their hands.
In 1971, Itʹs not a test but itʹs not a real emergency either, as the National Emergency Warning Center in Colorado accidentally orders radio and TV stations across the nation to go off the air. Many stations heed the alert, which is not lifted for over a half hour. (Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.)
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Doris Day”. Other Articles: Carol Burnett, Hawaii Five-O
In 1971, R.C., “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Mr. Bojangles” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, Santana released “Oye Como Va.”
In 1972, Paul McCartneyʹs “Give Ireland Back to the Irish” was considered inflammatory in the wake of “Bloody Sunday” three weeks earlier, so radio stations put a ban on its airplay.
In 1973, "Nothing but the Night" was released by Fox-Rank Distributors; Peter Sasdy (director); Brian Hayles (screenplay); Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Diana Dors, Georgia Brown, Keith Barron, Gwyneth Strong, Fulton Mackay, John Robinson, Morris Perry, Michael Gambon, Duncan Lamont, Shelagh Fraser, Kathleen Byron, Andrew McCulloch, Michael Brennan; Horror
In 1965, “Break Away (From That Boy)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Come Running Back To Me” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Dusty” by The Rag Dolls peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Fly Me To The Moon” by LaVern Baker peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “For Lovin' Me” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Freedom” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Heart Of Stone” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hello, Dolly!” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Go To Pieces” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm So Proud” by Main Ingredient peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Jerk and Twine” by Jackie Ross peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Laugh, Laugh” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Lemon Tree” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Let Your Love Go” by Bread peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Make Me Happy” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Maria (You Were The Only One)” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mr. Bojangles” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Heart Would Know” by Al Martino peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “No Arms Can Ever Hold You” by The Bachelors peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Paper Tiger” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Thanks A Lot” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The 'In' Crowd” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “This Diamond Ring” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Try To Remember” by Ed Ames peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Twine Time” by Alvin Cash and The Crawlers peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Watching Scotty Grow” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “When I'm Dead and Gone” by McGuinness Flint peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Whole Lotta Love” by C.C.S. peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Whole Lotta Love” by King Curtis peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Whose Heart Are You Breaking Tonight” by Connie Francis peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “You're The One” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, 😉🤣 “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “The Jolly Green Giant” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Band Bandit” by Tundra peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hold What You've Got” by Joe Tex peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Understand (Just How You Feel)” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Up To You, Petula” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Laugh, Laugh” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Medley From 'Superstar'” by The Assembled Multitude peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ordinary Man” by Freedom North peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Patch It Up” by Linda Scott peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Remember Me” by Diana Ross peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ride A White Swan” by T. Rex peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sing High-Sing Low” by Anne Murray peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Somewhere In Your Heart” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Shape I'm In” by The Band peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Think About Me” by Pat Hervey peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “We Gotta Get You A Woman” by Todd Rundgren (as Runt) peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Whenever A Teenager Cries” by Reparata and The Delrons peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Do What You Do Do Well” by Ned Miller peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's A Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sunny Honey Girl” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Resurrection Shuffle” by Ashton, Gardner and Dyke peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tired Of Waiting For You” by The Kinks peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Your Hurtin' Kind Of Love” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gasoline Alley-Bred” by The Hollies peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “No Matter What” by Badfinger peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Route 66 / Mona / Come On (EP)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Somewhere” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Les filles du bord de mer” by Adamo peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Pourquoi le monde est sans amour” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Auf der Hütt'n (Hey, Hey, Hey)” by Vico Torriani peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Birdie” by The Soulful Dynamics peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Das ist die Frage aller Fragen” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Der Himmel der Pferde” by Freddy peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Du, du, du gehst vorbei” by Suzie peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Kiddy Kiddy Kiss Me” by Rita Pavone / Paul Anka peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Kleine Annabell” by Ronny peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Little Queenie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lonely Days” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mungo's Blues (Dust Pneumonia Blues)” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oh, wann kommst du?” by Daliah Lavi peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ruby Tuesday” by Melanie peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Schneemann” by Manuela und die 5 Dops peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Such A Night” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Witch” by The Rattles peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Walking Round” by Eric peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Little Honda” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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