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In 1965, “Iʹll Bet”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC. Would this be a long-running game show. Yeah, Iʹll bet!
In 1966, Muhammad Ali beat George Chuvalo with a 15-round decision at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto to retain his heavyweight title.
In 1966, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: VENTURES (“SECRET AGENT MAN”)
In 1967, The first nationwide strike in the 30-year history of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) began this day, lasting for 13 days. Most familiar faces were absent from the TV screen during the strike, including that of Walter Cronkite of CBS News. A chap named Arnold Zenker, formerly a radio announcer in Wilmington, Delaware, got the call to fill in for Cronkite during that period. Itʹs “The CBS Evening News” with…Arnold Zenker?!? Thatʹs right. After the strike was settled, he was never heard from again on network television.
In 1967, TVʹS BATMAN Guest villain: ELI WALLACH as (the third) MR. FREEZE, in the final first-run caper of the showʹs second season.
In 1969, R.C., “One Eye Open” by Maskman and The Agents peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Time Of The Season” by Zombies peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the Country album chart with Hello, I'm Johnny Cash, his 33rd album release. The album featured "If I Were a Carpenter", the famous duet with his wife, June Carter Cash, which earned the couple a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1971.
In 1970, Ringo Starr appears on the “David Frost Show”, singing “Sentimental Journey”. John and Yoko announce they will have a son in October.
In 1971, “Amos Moses” single by Jerry Reed was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, After their single “The Cover Of Rolling Stone” was first played, Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show were actually pictured on the front of that particular magazine. The next week, their single went gold. Inside, a “Rolling Stone” writer confirmed that members of the group (Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show) bought five copies of the mag for their moms, just like in the songʹs lyrics!
In 1973, The “Alert Orange Baseball” is used for the first time in major league history. The unique baseball, an invention of Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley, is used in an exhibition game between Oakland and the Cleveland Indians. Finley contends the ball, painted the color of a construction workerʹs hat, will be easier for both players and fans to see. But pitchers complain that the ball is slippery and hard to grip, while batters are unable to pick up the spin of the ball without seeing the seams. Although Finley pushes for the use of colored baseballs during the regular season, the idea will never come to fruition.
In 1968, "Madigan" was released by Universal Pictures; Don Siegel (director); Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens; Crime Drama; Thriller
In 1972, "The Carey Treatment" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Geoffrey Productions; Blake Edwards (director); James P. Bonner (screenplay); James Coburn, Jennifer O'Neill, Pat Hingle, Elizabeth Allen, John Fink, Dan O'Herlihy, James Hong, Alex Dreier, Michael Blodgett, Regis Toomey, Jennifer Edwards, John Hillerman, Robert Mandan, Robie Porter, Dick Crockett, Stephen Manley, Ed Peck, Skye Aubrey, Steve Carlson, Rosemary Edelman, Warren Parker; Crime; Thriller
In 1969, “God Knows I Love You” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hallways Of My Mind” by The Dells peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mendocino” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)” by David Ruffin peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “No, Not Much” by The Vogues peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Runaway Child, Running Wild” by The Temptations peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Shotgun” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Something's On Her Mind” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Wedding Cake” by Connie Francis peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Time Of The Season” by The Zombies peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Traces” by Classics IV peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “You Gave Me A Mountain” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Cruel War” by Sugar N' Spice peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Didn't You Know (You'd Have To Cry Sometime)” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don't Forget About Me” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Long Green” by The Fireballs peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Lovin' Things” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Soul Experience” by Iron Butterfly peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sweet Cream Ladies, Forward March” by The Box Tops peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Tear Drop City” by The Monkees peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “These Are Not My People” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Time Of The Season” by The Zombies peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “When He Touches Me (Nothing Else Matters)” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get Ready” by The Temptations peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Good Times (Better Times)” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “It's Only Love” by Tony Blackburn peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Kum-Ba-Ya” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mockingbird” by Inez and Charlie Foxx peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Surround Yourself With Sorrow” by Cilla Black peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Teardrop City” by The Monkees peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “With Pen In Hand” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “This Girl's In Love With You” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Baby Won't You Leave Me Alone” by The Web With John L. Watson peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “First Of May” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Love Is Love” by Barry Ryan peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “One Road” by Love Affair peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “She's Not There” by Neil MacArthur peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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