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In 1965, Ernest Terrell won the world heavyweight title with a unanimous 15-round decision over Eddie Machen in Chicago.
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Barbara Feldon”. Other Articles: Robert Horton, My Favorite Martian
In 1966, R.C., “Batman” by Jan and Dean peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks. Sadler wrote the song while recovering from injuries received in Vietnam.
In 1966, R.C., “Working My Way Back To You” by The Four Seasons peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, Rodney Dangerfield does manage to get some respect by actually making stone-faced Ed Sullivan laugh in the first of sixteen career making appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, after forcing him to sign a confession stating Victoria Winters was not a witch, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) trapped Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) in a prison of his own making.
In 1968, Sales of “Simon Says” by the 1910 Fruitgum Company, passes the million mark, trumpeting the arrival of the short-lived term but immensely successful “bubblegum” craze.
In 1970, “Airport” with an all-star cast including Burt Lancaster, George Kennedy, Dean Martin and Helen Hayes premiered at a movie theater in the U.S.A.
In 1971, Badfinger, whose current hit is “No Matter What,” began their first American tour in Toledo, Ohio. Their first hit, “Come and Get It” was written for them by Paul McCartney.
In 1971, COVER OF LIFE: MUHAMMAD ALI and JOE FRAZIER; the caption: “BATTLE OF THE CHAMPS.”
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Double Parked”, The Bradys fight city hall to save a park and Mike Brady ends up in the oppositionʹs camp, the youngsters get their mother to organize a protest against plans to have a courthouse built on the park site near their home. Meanwhile, Mikeʹs firm gets the building job and he is designated the architect.
In 1971, “Stairway To Heaven” was played in concert for the first time at Ulster Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
In 1965, "The Rounders" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The Big Bounce" was released by Warner Bros.; Alex March (director); Ryan O'Neal, Leigh Taylor-Young, Van Heflin; Drama
In 1970, "Airport" was released by Universal Pictures / Ross Hunter Productions; George Seaton (director/screenplay); Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jean Seberg, Jacqueline Bisset, George Kennedy, Helen Hayes, Van Heflin, Maureen Stapleton, Barry Nelson, Lloyd Nolan, Dana Wynter, Barbara Hale, Gary Collins, Jessie Royce Landis, Larry Gates, Peter Turgeon, Whit Bissell, Virginia Grey, Paul Picerni, Robert Patten, Clark Howat, Lew Brown, Lisa Gerritsen, James Nolan, Dick Winslow, Lou Wagner, Mary Jackson; Disaster; Drama
In 1966, 🤔 “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Andrea” by The Sunrays peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Breakin' Up Is Breakin' My Heart” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hide and Seek” by Sheep peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Confess” by New Colony Six peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I See The Light” by Five Americans peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “In My Room” by Verdelle Smith peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Long Live Our Love” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Is All We Need” by Mel Carter peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Put Yourself In My Place” by The Elgins peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Smokey Joe's La La” by Googie René Combo peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take Me For What I'm Worth” by The Searchers peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “This Golden Ring” by The Fortunes peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “What Now My Love” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Working My Way Back To You” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Fought The Law” by Bobby Fuller Four peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Keep On Running” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by David and Jonathan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Rains Came” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Walking The Dog” by Jerry Palmer peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “What Now My Love” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'll Never Get Over You” by Billy Fury peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Inside: Looking Out” by The Animals peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Jenny Take A Ride!” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Trouble Is My Middle Name” by The Four Pennies peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Uptight (Everything's Alright)” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Women (Make You Feel Alright) / In My Book” by The Easybeats peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tjingeling” by Johnny Lion peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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