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In 1964, The Beatles released the EP “The Beatles” a.k.a. “Souvenir Of Their Visit To America” in the U.S.
In 1964, The Beatles released the single “Do You Want To Know A Secret/Thank You Girl” in the U.S.
In 1964, Peter Lorre (Laszlo Loewenstein), Hungarian-born U.S. film actor who starred in gangster and horror films, died at age 59.
In 1965, Astronaut, John Young became the first man to eat a corned beef sandwich in outer space. When it comes to events of progress, we will certainly add this to the record book, now wonʹt we?…along with that golf club stunt of Alan Shepardʹs from the surface of the moon years later. Young smuggled the sandwich on board in order to supplement the astronautsʹ meals of dehydrated foods, including powdered fruit juice (Tang).
In 1966, “TIGER BEAT” FOR APRIL '66 GEORGE (HARRISON) TALKS!! (and is the main cover photo); plus SONNY and CHER battling back; KEITH ALLISON “no Iʹm not like Paul”; SIMON and GARFUNKLE “as different as their names”; KNICKERBOCKERS “they donʹt tell lies”; YARDBIRDS “strange ideas on love and life”; JAMES BROWN “how to catch fire”
In 1967, The animated short film, “Scrooge McDuck and Money” is released. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear.
In 1967, APRIL 1967'S “TIGER BEAT” On newstands…with DAVY JONES the featured cover photo
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bill Cosby and Robert Culp of ISpy”. Other Articles: Petticoat Junction, Laugh-In
In 1968, R.C., “I Thank You” by Sam and Dave peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Lew Alcindor dropped in 34 points to lead the UCLA Bruins to a 78-75 win over North Carolina for the NCAA basketball championship.
In 1969, 03 x 23 = 69
In 1973, Home Box Office unveils its first blockbuster original entertainment special, “The Pennsylvania Polka Festival.”
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “A Room at the Top”, Both Greg and Marcia want to use the attic for a private room, Greg puts in his bid for the space with his father; Marcia asks her mother for the attic. Then both try to move up there at the same time.
In 1973, The TV Daytime Soap Operas “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing”, and “Where The Heart Is”, last aired on CBS. The long running soap that would take the timeslot of one of the departing soaps three days later would be the last super successful soap opera to debut, “The Young and The Restless,” on March 26.
In 1973, “Concentration”, the longest-running game show in television history, starring Hugh Downs, left the air after 15 years on NBC. A syndicated version without Downs would air shortly until 1980. Downs later became host of ABCʹs “20/20” weekly newsmagazine 1978-99.
In 1973, “Derek and the Dominos in Concert,” the two record set released well over a year after the short-lived groupʹs break-up, goes gold.
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Appearing: GRASS ROOTS, DR. HOOK, OʹJAYS, BREWER and SHEPLEY
In 1973, “BLINDED BY THE LIGHT” RELEASED This first single from Bruce Springsteenʹs “GREETINGS FROM ASBURY PARK, New Jersey” LP fizzles, but four years later will be revived with chart topping results by MANFRED MANN
In 1972, "The Concert for Bangladesh" was released by 20th Century Fox / Apple Films; Saul Swimmer (director); George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Jim Keltner, Badfinger, Jesse Ed Davis, Kamala Chakravarty, Claudia Lennear, Don Nix, Don Preston, Alla Rakha, Mal Evans, Allen Klein, Phil Spector, The Hollywood Horns, Allan Beutler, Jo Green, Jeany Greene, Marlin Greene, Dolores Hall, Jacky Kelso, Ustad Aliakbar Khan, Lew McCreary, Carl Radie; Documentary; Concert
In 1973, "Charley and the Angel" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Vincent McEveety (director); Roswell Rogers (screenplay); Fred MacMurray, Cloris Leachman, Harry Morgan, Kurt Russell, Kathleen Cody, Scott Kolden, Vincent Van Patten, George Lindsey, Edward Andrews, Mills Watson, Richard Bakalyan, Barbara Nichols, Kelly Thordsen, Liam Dunn, Larry D. Mann, George O'Hanlon, Susan Tolsky, Ed Begley Jr., Christina Anderson, Roy Engel, Robert Hastings; Comedy
In 1968, “Baby, You're So Right For Me” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Country Girl - City Man” by Billy Vera and Judy Clay peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hey, Hey Bunny” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Thank You” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm Gonna Make You Love Me” by Madeline Bell peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In Some Time” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “In The Midnight Hour” by Ikettes (as The Mirettes) peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Suddenly You Love Me” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Question Of Temperature” by The Balloon Farm peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Country Girl - City Man” by Billy Vera and Judy Clay peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dottie I Like It” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Dr. Jon (The Medicine Man)” by Jon and Robin and The In Crowd peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Just For Tonight” by The Chiffons peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep On Running” by E.G. Smith and The Power peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Kiss Me Goodbye” by Petula Clark peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Kitty” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Men Are Gettin' Scarce” by Joe Tex peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Something I'll Remember” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Ballad Of Bonnie and Clyde” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Ten Commandments Of Love” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Too Much Talk” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Is Blue” by Jeff Beck peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Me, The Peaceful Heart” by Lulu peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Legend Of Xanadu” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Is Blue (L'Amour Est Bleu)” by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Today” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Get So Excited” by The Equals peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's The End” by The Buffoons peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Ballad Of Bonnie and Clyde” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Words” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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