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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for March 1

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In 1965, Petula Clarkʹs first U.S. hit, “Downtown” was certified Gold by the RIAA. Youʹll never forget the Mrs. Miller cover once you heard it.

In 1967, At Abbey Road, The Beatles finish recording “A Day In The Life” and record the basic tracks for “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds.”

In 1968, NBCʹs made an unprecident on-air announcement: Star Trek will return.

In 1968, “Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison” album by Johnny Cash was released

In 1968, Johnny Cash marries June Carter at the Methodist Church in Franklin, Kentucky. Carterʹs “Ring Of Fire” co-writer Merle Kilgore serves as best man. Carlene Carterʹs $1-a-week allowance, earned by mowing the lawn, rises to $10-a-week.

In 1969, After 88 weeks, the Beatles LP “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” dropped off the album chart.

In 1969, Circus magazine was first published.

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucy, Desi Arnaz, Jr., Lucie Arnaz”. Other Articles: Dean Martin, Outcasts

In 1969, “Johnny Cashʹs Greatest Hits” album by Johnny Cash was released

In 1969, “Nashville Skyline” album by Bob Dylan was released

In 1970, Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin collaborated for the first time, on Eltonʹs first American album, “Elton John.”

In 1970, Regis and Joy Philbin got married

In 1970, ED SULLIVAN SHOW A special show saluting the BEATLES…as they introduce (from London) “LET IT BE” from their new film --itʹs their final appearance on the show; other guest stars perform BEATLES songs in their own style: DIONNE WARWICK (“WE CAN WORK IT OUT”), STEVE and EYDIE (“FOOL ON THE HILL”), PEGGY LEE (“SOMETHING”) and DUKE ELLINGTON (with his concerto of Beatle songs)

In 1971, “Brown Sugar,” by the Rolling Stones, was released.

In 1971, “Mr. Big Stuff” single by Jean Knight was released

In 1971, “Pearl” album by Janis Joplin was released

In 1971, “Rose Garden” album by Lynn Anderson was released

In 1972, Wilt Chamberlain became the first NBA player to score 30,000 points.

In 1973, Deep Throat, rated X, opened in movie theaters.

In 1973, The Robert Joffrey Dance Company opened with a unique presentation in New York City on this night. The show featured music of the Beach Boys in “Deuce Coupe Ballet”. A clever show, even if it didnʹt do much to bring the masses to ballet.

In 1973, Pink Floydʹs “The Dark Side of the Moon” album was released in the U.S. It came out in the United Kingdom the following March 16.

In 1968, "Day of the Evil Gun" was released by MGM; Jerry Thorpe (director); Glenn Ford, Arthur Kennedy, Dean Jagger; Western

In 1973, "Charlotte's Web" was released by Paramount Pictures / Hanna-Barbera Productions / Sagittarius Productions; Charles A. Nichols, Iwao Takamoto (directors); E.B. White (screenplay); Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Paul Lynde, Agnes Moorehead, Don Messick, Herb Vigran, Pamelyn Ferdin, Martha Scott, Bob Holt, John Stephenson, Danny Bonaduce, William B. White, Dave Madden, Joan Gerber, Candy Candido, Rex Allen; Animation; Musical; Dramas

In 1973, "The Thief Who Came to Dinner" was released by Warner Bros. / Bud Yorkin Productions; Bud Yorkin (director); Walter Hill (screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, Jacqueline Bisset, Warren Oates, Jill Clayburgh, Charles Cioffi, Ned Beatty, Austin Pendleton, Gregory Sierra, Michael Murphy, John Hillerman, Alan Oppenheimer, Margaret Fairchild, Jack Manning, Richard O'Brien, George Morfogen, Army Archerd, John Henry Faulk, Warren Munson, Noble Willingham; Comedy

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

In 1969, “Anything You Choose” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Baby, Baby Don't Cry” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Glad She's A Woman” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Heaven” by The Rascals peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “No, Not Much” by Smoke Ring peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Soul Shake” by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Sweeter Than Sugar” by Ohio Express peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Switch It On” by Cliff Nobles and Company peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “There'll Come A Time” by Betty Everett peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “To Susan On The West Coast Waiting” by Donovan peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Tragedy” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Witchi Tai To” by Everything Is Everything peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Woman Helping Man” by The Vogues peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Showed Me” by The Turtles peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Crossroads” by Cream peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Glad She's A Woman” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Good Lovin' Ain't Easy To Come By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Honey (I Miss You)” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Forgot To Be Your Lover” by William Bell peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Kum Ba Yah” by Tommy Leonetti peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “River Deep, Mountain High” by Deep Purple peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Soul Shake” by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Sweeter Than Sugar” by Ohio Express peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Carroll County Accident” by Porter Wagoner peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “These Eyes” by The Guess Who peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Showed Me” by The Turtles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1969, “I'll Pick A Rose For My Rose” by Marv Johnson peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “It's Too Late Now” by Long John Baldry peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Love Is Love” by Barry Ryan peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “River Deep, Mountain High / Save The Last Dance For Me” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?” by Peter Sarstedt peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, 😉🤣 “I'm The Urban Spaceman” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Started A Joke” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me” by Diana Ross, The Supremes and The Temptations peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Such A Lovely Way” by The Group peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Casatschok” by Dimitri Dourakine or Les Dimitris or Ria Valk or Rika Zaraï peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Maybe Tomorrow” by The Iveys peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, “Touch Me” by The Doors peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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