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In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #60. “Feed the Kitty”. A cage containing a lion washes ashore in the lagoon. After Gilligan removes a thorn from his paw, the two become pals. When the Castaways run out of food, however, Gilligan thinks the lion has consumed the Skipper.
In 1966, In Los Angeles, singer-guitarist Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay form Buffalo Springfield. About a year later the groupʹs self-titled album is released and it would yield the biggest hit “For What itʹs Worth.”
In 1966, Actor WILLIAM FRAWLEY, best known as the gruff FRED MERTZ of “I LOVE LUCY” dies of a heart attack in Hollywood, a week after his 79th birthday.
In 1967, The Jeff Beck Group, with Beck on guitar, Rod Stewart singing, Ron Wood on bass and Aynsley Dunbar on drums, made its debut in London.
In 1968, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW Highlights: JOHN HARTFORD and GLEN CAMPBELL (“GENTLE ON MY MIND”), MASON WILLIAMS (“CLASSICAL GAS”)
In 1968, Montrealʹs Jean Beliveau becomes the second NHL player to score 1,000 career points with a goal in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
In 1970, Born on this day, was John Carter Cash American country singer-songwriter, author and producer, the only child that Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash had together. His half siblings include Rosanne Cash, Carlene Carter and Rosie Nix Adams. He began his work as a music producer with his mother June Carter Cash on her album, Press On, which won a Grammy in 1999, then went on to work under Rick Rubin as Associate Producer on his father Johnny Cash's Grammy winning records American III: Solitary Man and American IV: The Man Comes Around, the latter receiving three CMA awards.
In 1971, South African Broadcasting Corp lifted its ban on the Beatles.
In 1972, Harry Nilsson received a gold record certified by the RIAA for “Nilsson Schmilsson,” the best selling album of his career. The LP contains three hits: “Without You,” “Jump into the Fire” and the demented cut “Coconut.”
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “My Fair Opponent”, Marcia plays Pygmalion to the dumpiest girl in her class, when Molly Webber is nominated as hostess of Banquet Night at school as a joke, Marcia sets out to help her win before discovering that she will be running against her.
In 1972, Paul Gadd, a.k.a. Gary Glitter, has the first of his three number one United Kingdom hits, “Rock and Roll Part 2.” The song makes it to number seven in the U.S. later in the year. A parody of that song, “Doctor Who” by The Timelords, hit number one in 1988 in the U.K.
In 1972, Pioneer Ten was launched towards asteroid belt and Jupiter, the first manmade craft to the giant planet.
In 1972, The sculptured mounted figures of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson on Stone Mountain near Atlanta, Georgia is completed.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “William Conrad as Cannon”. Other Articles: Kung Fu, Doctor Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde
In 1973, R.C., “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Slade peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart in its first chart appearance, the first since the Beatles broke up to do so.
In 1973, R.C., “I Got Ants In My Pants — Part One (and i want to dance)” by James Brown peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, Window dresser Rhoda heads into a different decorating direction on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” but needs Maryʹs money to help open her new dream, a plant store.
In 1973, ⛵ “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Control Of Me” by Les Emmerson peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Could It Be I'm Falling In Love” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Don't Cross The River” by America peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Good Morning” by Michael Redway peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “How Can I Tell Her” by Travis Wammack peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Last Song” by Edward Bear peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Names, Tags, Numbers and Labels” by The Association peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Always Be Thinking About You” by Fludd peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Chimbombay” by Mashiya peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Follow Your Daughter Home” by The Guess Who peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “In My Life” by Foot In Coldwater peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Jones” by Brighter Side Of Darkness peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Blue Heaven” by Chief Dan George peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Oh Babe, What Would You Say?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Peaceful Easy Feeling” by The Eagles peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pretty City Lady” by McBride peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rock and Roll Music” by Timothy peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “If It Wasn't For The Reason That I Love You” by Miki Anthony peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dreams Are Ten A Penny (Jenny Jenny)” by Kincade peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Go Like Elijah” by Chi Coltrane peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “If You Hold My Hand” by Donna Hightower peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mama Loo” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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