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In 1964, COVER OF LIFE Newly crowned heavyweight Boxing Champ CASSIUS CLAY is pictured, from the night he won his title from SONNY LISTON
In 1964, Boxing legend Cassius Clay joins the Nation of Islam and changes his name to “Muhammad Ali”, calling his former title a “slave name”.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #23. “How To Be a Hero”. After Gilligan is unable to save Mary Ann from drowning in the lagoon, the Skipper must jump in and rescue both of them. The Castaways then devise schemes to boost Gilliganʹs ego, and help him feel like a hero.
In 1965, R.C., “My Girl” by The Temptations peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “The Jolly Green Giant” by The Kingsmen peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Beatles For Sale” is replaced by “Rolling Stones II” as number one (United Kingdom Record Retailer chart).
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #92. “The Second Ginger Grant”. Mary Ann falls backwards while watching Ginger perform on stage, and, when she awakens, she thinks that she is Ginger. Meanwhile, Gilligan accidentally watches as the Professor attempts to hypnotize Mary Ann, and thus he begins to think that he is Mary Ann.
In 1967, Muhammad Ali is ordered by the Selective Service to be inducted.
In 1970, Cult leader Charles Manson released an LP, titled “Lie,” to help defray legal costs in the Tate-LaBianca murder trial (some sources cite the date as March 1). The album cover was a mock-up of the Life magazine cover photo of a wild-eyed Manson, with the “f” removed from the word Life; the album featured “Look At Your Game Girl,” a song later covered by Guns N' Roses.
In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “To Move or Not to Move”, Little ghosts begin haunting the Brady house when their parents decide to move, the children have been complaining about the house being too small and Mike decides to sell. The kids change their minds, however, and become ghosts to scare away prospective buyers.
In 1970, The Beatles released the single “Let It Be/You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)” in the U.K.
In 1970, “Hey Jude” compilation album by “The Beatles” was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, Awareness Records released an album by Charles Manson. However, he was unable to promote it in person…having been charged with murder in the August 1969 deaths of actress Sharon Tate and four others.
In 1971, Paul McCartney releases “Just Another Day.”
In 1971, R.C., “Baby Jump” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, The group, War, out from under the shadow of former leader Eric Burdon, receive their second gold single of the week for “Cisco Kid,” four days after “The World is a Ghetto” did likewise.
In 1964, "Kissin' Cousins" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Nightmare in the Sun" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "P.J." was released by Universal Pictures; John Guillermin (director); George Peppard, Raymond Burr, Gayle Hunnicutt; Mystery
In 1968, "Psych-Out" was released by Dick Clark Productions; Richard Rush (director); Susan Strasberg, Jack Nicholson, Dean Stockwell
In 1970, "Skullduggery" was released by Universal Pictures / Saul David Productions; Gordon Douglas (director); Nelson Gidding (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Susan Clark, Roger C. Carmel, Paul Hubschmid, Chips Rafferty, Alexander Knox, Pat Suzuki, Edward Fox, Wilfrid Hyde-White, William Marshall, Rhys Williams, Michael St. Clair, Booker Bradshaw, James Bacon, Clarence Harris, Newt Arnold, Mike Preece, Saul David, Eddie Fuchs, Mort Marshall, John Kimberley, Gilbert Senior, Burnal "Custus" Smith, John Woodcock, Wendell Baggett, Charles Washburn; Adventure
In 1971, 🤔 “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Born To Be Together” by The Ronettes peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Danny Boy” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Jack LaForge peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “He Was Really Sayin' Something'” by Velvelettes peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Wanna Be (Your Everything)” by The Manhattans peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Gotta Last Forever” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Keep The Customer Satisfied” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Girl” by The Temptations peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “New York's A Lonely Town” by The Trade Winds peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Spinning Wheel” by James Brown peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Super Highway” by Ballin' Jack peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story'” by Francis Lai and His Orchestra peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story'” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tulsa” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What About Me” by Quicksilver Messenger Service peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Can't Hurt Me No More” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You're Next” by Jimmy Witherspoon peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Born To Be Together” by The Ronettes peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Chelsea Morning” by Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66 peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Covered Wagon” by Danny O'Keefe peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Dickens” by Leigh Ashford peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Do You Know What You're Doing?” by Terry Bush peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)” by The Townsmen peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “El Pussy Cat” by Mongo Santamaria peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “For Lovin' Me” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I've Got A Tiger By The Tail” by Buck Owens peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Midnight Special” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “New York's A Lonely Town” by The Trade Winds peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rocking Chair Ride” by Christopher Kearney peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Say It Again” by Terry Black peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sweet Mary” by Wadsworth Mansion peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Boy From New York City” by Ad Libs peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Try To Remember” by Ed Ames peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Walk Tall” by Val Doonican peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yeh, Yeh” by Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You'll Be Gone” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Your Time To Cry” by Joe Simon peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat” by Goldie and The Gingerbreads peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Forget-Me Not” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Funny How Love Can Be” by The Ivy League peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Must Be Seeing Things” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Next Time I See Mary Anne” by The Shadows peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Paper Tiger” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself” by Adam Faith peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tell Her No” by The Zombies peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Song Of My Life” by Petula Clark peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Be There” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lonely Days” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Paper Tiger” by Sue Thompson peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by Cilla Black peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hup daar is Willem!” by Ed en Willem Bever peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jij bent m'n boterbloem” by De Twee Pinten peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let Kiss (Jenka)” by Gudrun Jankis Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Little Queenie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lucky Man” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mag ik effe ademhalen” by Paul Rollman peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mother” by John Lennon peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Silver Moon” by Michael Nesmith and The First National Band peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Vader Abraham had 7 Zonen” by Vader Abraham met z'n zeven zonen peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mother” by John Lennon peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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