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In 1965, Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds on the eve of the bandʹs release of their single “For Your Love”. Clapton had wanted the groupʹs songs to be more pure blues. Jeff Beck replaced him.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #24. “The Return of Wrongway Feldman”. The castaways are revisited by 'Wrongway' Feldman (Hans Conried).
In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Bonanza”. Other Articles: Soap Operas, Ronny Howard
In 1965, R.C., “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, The Beatles, Cynthia, Maureen and Pattie, fly from London to Austria to shoot scenes for “Eight Arms To Hold You” (working title of “Help!”) at the village of Obertauern (Austrian Alps). While in Obertauern, the Beatles stay at the Hotel Edelweiss.
In 1965, The Kinksʹ “Tired of Waiting for You” becomes their third Hot 100 entry. It will remain on the chart for eleven weeks, eventually climbing to number six.
In 1965, The Statler Brothers record “Flowers On The Wall” at a session originally slated for Johnny Cash, who failed to appear, at the Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville. It mentioned "smokin' cigarettes and watchin' Captain Kangaroo" in the lyrics.
In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #93. “The Secret of Gilliganʹs Island”. Gilligan discovers some ancient stone tablets that the Professor thinks may contain the secret of getting them off the island. That night, Gilligan dreams that he is a caveman chiseling a story on a stone tablet three million years ago.
In 1967, Guiding Light began airing in color on CBS-TV. The show still ran for 15 minutes a day at that time. Ted Turned hadnʹt figured out how to colorize soap operas just yet, but CBS beat him to it!
In 1968, Beatles released “Lady Madonna” in the U.K.
In 1968, The Byrds received a gold record certified by the RIAA for the album, “Greatest Hits”, which featured “Turn! Turn! Turn!” written by Pete Seeger (excerpted from the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible); “Eight Miles High”; “Mr. Spaceman”; “Mr. Tambourine Man”; “All I Really Want To Do”; and “My Back Pages”. The group consisted of Jim McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman and Mike Clarke. Kevin Kelly, Gram Parsons, Clarence White, John York and Gene Parsons were other personnel of the group through the years. The Byrds were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
In 1969, The movie “The Love Bug” opens, starring Dean Jones and Herbie the Volkswagon Beetle.
In 1970, A group calling itself “Revolutionary Task Force 9” took responsibility for three bombs planted in New York City. Authorities pondered a possible link to the Beatles song “Revolution 9.”
In 1970, Digital Equipment Corp introduced the PDP-11 minicomputer.
In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Grass Is Always Greener”, Mike and Carol decide to settle an argument about who has the easier job by switching roles, in “The Grass Is Always Greener” on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Mike helps Carolʹs daughters with their cooking project and Carol bones up on baseball. The results are disastrous.
In 1971, R.C., “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by Credence Clearwater Revival peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, The Allman Brothers Band recorded its breakthrough album, “Live at the Fillmore East.”
In 1971, “One Toke Over The Line” by Brewer and Shipley entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, “Number 96” began airing on The 0-10 Network in Australia. The show had a successful run, including spawning a feature film, and aired its final episode on August 11, 1977.
In 1972, “The Merv Griffin Show”, starring perennial game show and late night TV host, singer and pianist, Merv Griffin, debuted in syndication for Metromedia Television this day. Joining Merv, were sidekick, Arthur Treacher and Mort Lindsey and his Orchestra. Griffin had a number one song with the Freddy Martin Orchestra in the 1940s. “Iʹve Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts” launched him to fame and fortune. Griffin battled against Johnny Carson on CBS-TV late night. Merv lost. He also went against Joey Bishop over on ABC late night. Again, Merv lost; but won big in the Metromedia show; and in ownership of stations such as WPIX-TV 11 in New York, WPOP Radio in Hartford, Connecticut. Later, he devised the game show “Wheel of Fortune” and the formula for the popular syndicated game show, “Jeopardy!”, which he also owned, and made him one of the richest entertainment moguls in the world. Griffin also owned hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Beverly Hills.
In 1968, "Counterpoint" was released by Universal Pictures; Ralph Nelson (director); Charlton Heston, Maximilian Schell, Kathryn Hays; War
In 1969, "Charro!" was released by National General Pictures; Charles Marquis Warren (director); Elvis Presley, Ina Balin, Victor French; Western
In 1969, "The Love Bug (wide release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions; Robert Stevenson (director); Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett; Adventure; Comedy
In 1971, "Vanishing Point" was released by 20th Century Fox / Cupid Productions; Richard C. Sarafian (director); Guillermo Cain (screenplay); Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Dean Jagger, Victoria Medlin, Karl Swenson, Lee Weaver, John Amos, Tom Reese, Paul Koslo, Robert Donner, Owen Bush, Bill Drake, Severn Darden, Delaney Bramlett, Bonnie Bramlett, Bekka Bramlett, Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, Patrice Holloway, David Gates, Valerie Kairys Venet, Anthony James, Arthur Malet, Timothy Scott, Gilda Texter, Charlotte Rampling; Action, Crime, Thriller; Live Action
In 1965, “Ask The Lonely” by The Four Tops peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Celia Of The Seals” by Donovan peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cherish What Is Dear To You” by Freda Payne peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Cried Like A Baby” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cry” by Ray Charles peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cupid” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Did You Ever” by Hullaballoos peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Didn't It Look So Easy” by Five Stairsteps (as The Stairsteps) peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Everything Is Good About You” by The Lettermen peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “For All We Know” by The Carpenters peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Billy Strange peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Good Times” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hurt So Bad” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Can't Stop” by The Osmonds peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Like A Child” by Julie Rogers peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Midnight Special” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “My Heart Is Yours” by Wilbert Harrison peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Orange Blossom Special” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Pass Me By” by Peggy Lee peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Real Live Girl” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Look Of Love” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “This Is It” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “This Sporting Life” by Ian Whitcomb and Bluesville peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Triangle Of Love (Hey Diddle Diddle)” by Presidents peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, 🤔 “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “At The Club” by The Drifters peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Bed Of Roses” by Statler Brothers peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Come Tomorrow” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Diana” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Eight Days A Week” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hang On To Your Life” by The Guess Who peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's About Time” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Little Things” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mama's Pearl” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Girl” by The Temptations peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Temptation Eyes” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Time Has Come” by Dianne James peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story'” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Twine Time” by Alvin Cash and The Crawlers peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, ⛵ “Another Day” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Everything's Tuesday” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Find My Way Back Home” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Golden Lights” by Twinkle peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hawaii Tattoo” by The Waikikis peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'll Stop At Anything” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Not Unusual” by Tom Jones peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Love The One You're With” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Silhouettes” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Someone Must Have Hurt You A Lot” by Frankie Vaughan peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The 'In' Crowd” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Times They Are A-Changin'” by Ian Campbell Folk Group peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Who Put The Lights Out” by Dana peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodnight” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Really Don't Want To Know / There Goes My Everything” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cast Your Fate To The Wind” by Sounds Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Du” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Goin' Back To Indiana” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm Going Home (Live '68)” by Ten Years After peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun)” by Del Shannon peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1971, “When I'm Dead and Gone” by McGuinness Flint peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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