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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for April 1

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In 1965, The Beatles record “Eight Arms to Hold You”.

In 1966, In The Flintstones episode titled “THE STORY OF ROCKYʹS RAIDERS”, The perusal of Grandpa Flintstoneʹs diary tells the story of his World War I adventures. This was the final first-run episode in prime-time for this run, but this classic cartoon show would be born again in several incarnations for several years to come such as the teenage Pebbles and Bamm Bamm show in 1971 and the true sequel to the original series, The Fred and Barney Show in 1979.

In 1966, “The Jimmy Dean Show” second run, TV Variety, last aired on ABC.

In 1967, R.C., “Letʹs Spend The Night Together” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, The Beatles record “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise),” Paul McCartneyʹs last song for the album due June 1.

In 1967, The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened on Music Row (Sixteenth Avenue and Division Street) in Nashville. The Museum opened in a $37 million landmark, new building in May 2001 located on the west bank of the Cumberland River, just a few steps from the historic Ryman Auditorium.

In 1967, The Jefferson Airplane makes their first appearance on the charts with “Somebody to Love”.

In 1968, Dick Clark appears at an outdoor San Francisco concert by the Siegel Schwall Band to promote his new hippie film, “Psyche-Out.” The movie stars Jack Nicholson and Dean Stockwell.

In 1968, “Dream House”, and “Wedding Party”, TV Game Shows, debut on ABC.

In 1968, “The Birds, The Bees and The Monkees” album by The Monkees was released

In 1968, ROLLING STONES IN THE STUDIO During much of April, the Stones are working at Londonʹs OLYMPIC STUDIOS, on upcoming material including “JUMPIN' JACK FLASH”

In 1969, The Beach Boys sued Capitol Records for unpaid royalties of $2 million, claiming unpaid royalties and production fees, after they launched their own Brother Records lable with rival Reprise Records in 1967.

In 1970, John and Yoko released a hoax that they are having dual sex change operations.

In 1971, Six months after his death, Jimi Hendrixʹs “The Cry of Love” went gold.

In 1971, “L.A. Woman” album by The Doors was released

In 1971, “The Cry Of Love” album by Jimi Hendrix was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1971, NEW DAYTIME SOAP VILLAIN MICHAEL ZASLOW joins the cast of “THE GUIDING LIGHT” in this episode as ROGER THORPE. Over the next decade, heʹd become of one daytime TVʹs most popular villains. His character “died” ten years later to this date in 1981.

In 1972, Doctor Hookʹs “Sylviaʹs Mother” was released

In 1972, KGB-FM 101.5 in San Diego made its debut as a rock and roll station.

In 1972, R.C., “Mother And Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, The first major league baseball players strike began as players walked out over a pension fund dispute. The strike was settled on April 13th and the season began on April 15th, ten days late.

In 1972, The three-day Mar y Sol (sea and sun) festival opens in Vega, Baja attracting 30,000 people. Such acts set to perform include, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, the J. Geils Band and the Allman Brothers. The festival goes on despite efforts by Puerto Ricoʹs Secretary of Health to prevent it. The secretary fears there will be a plague of drug abuse.

In 1973, John and Yoko formed a new country with no laws or boundaries, called Nutopia; its national anthem is silence, which Roseanne would be able to sing very well.

In 1973, Bostonʹs John Havlicek connected on 24 field goals, an NBA Playoff record he shares with Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, as the Celtics defeated Atlanta in Boston 134-109 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.Havlicek finished the game with 54 points.

In 1969, "Model Shop" was released by Columbia Pictures; Jacques Demy (director); Anouk Aimée, Gary Lockwood, Alexis Smith; Romantic; Drama

In 1969, "Sam Whiskey" was released by Universal Pictures; Arnold Laven (director); Burt Reynolds, Diana Sands, Keenan Wynn; Comedy; Western

In 1969, "Sweet Charity" was released by Universal Pictures; Bob Fosse (director); Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Ricardo Montalbán; Comedy; Drama; Musical

In 1973, "Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Erman (director); Claudia Salter (screenplay); Cliff Robertson, Eric Shea, Pamela Franklin, Bernadette Peters, Rosemary Murphy, Alice Ghostley, Royal Dano, Don Keefer, Patricia Smith, Arthur Malet, Jim Boles, Kelly Jean Peters, Herb Gatlin, Ariane Munker, Hope Summers, Lew Brown, Robert Hamm, Brent Hurst, Rodger Peck, Jan Simms, Dixie Lee, Claudia Bryar, Felicity Van Runkle, Pat O'Connor, Bill Quinn; Adventure; Comedy

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “Strawberry Fields Forever” by The Beatles peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Afro Strut” by Nite-Liters peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Because Of You” by Chris Montez peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Could It Be Forever” by David Cassidy peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't Do It” by Mickey Dolenz peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “For He's A Jolly Good Fellow” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “For Me” by Sérgio Mendes peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Can't Make It Anymore” by Spyder Turner peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I've Been Lonely Too Long” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “King Heroin” by James Brown peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Make A Little Love” by Lowell Fulson peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by Johnny 'Guitar' Watson With Larry Williams peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by Marlena Shaw peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mother and Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock and Roll Lullaby” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Since I Fell For You” by Laura Lee peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Take A Look Around” by The Temptations peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Beginning Of Lonliness” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Dark End Of The Street” by James Carr peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Jungle” by B.B. King peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Travelin' Man” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wade In The Water” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “When Something Is Wrong With My Baby” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Your Precious Love” by Linda Jones peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “(Oh Lord Won't You Buy Me A) Mercedes Benz” by Goose Creek Symphony peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” by The Monkees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Bloodshot Eyes” by Lucifer peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brandy” by Scott English peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brian's Song” by Michel LeGrand peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Cotton Jenny” by Anne Murray peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't Do It” by Mickey Dolenz peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Fly Away” by Crowbar peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Get Down To” by Mainline peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Dig You Baby” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Julianna” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lady” by Jack Jones peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Fall In Love” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mother and Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Niki Hoeky” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Oh My Love” by The Bells peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “One, Two, Three” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pucker Up Buttercup” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Since I Fell For You” by Laura Lee peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Someday Fool” by M.G. and The Escorts peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Seventh Saint” by Mel West and The Meteors peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Way Of Love” by Cher peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Wizard” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, 😉 “I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman” by Whistling Jack Smith peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, 🤔 “Desiderata (Child Of The Universe)” by Les Crane peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brother” by C.C.S. peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Floy Joy” by The Supremes peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hold Your Head Up” by Argent peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love)” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Is Here and Now You're Gone” by The Supremes peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Memories Are Made Of This” by Val Doonican peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Never Before” by Deep Purple peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear” by Alan Price Set peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Harry Secombe peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Too Beautiful To Last” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We'll Be With You” by Potters peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'm A Man” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Kind Of A Drag” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Detroit City” by Tom Jones peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Een man mag niet huilen” by Jacques Herb peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Give It To Me” by The Troggs peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Inkpot” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It Takes Two” by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mij oh mij” by Peter en zijn Rockets peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “My World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Petula Clark peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Vandra vidare” by Gunnar Wiklund peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “How Do You Do?” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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