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In 1964, The self-titled first album by The Rolling Stones was released in the United Kingdom. The sole original song on the album was a Mick Jagger-Keith Richardsʹ tune titled “Tell Me.” Two weeks later, it had broken the album chart strangehold by The Beatles, which had lasted 51 weeks.
In 1965, On the final episode of “The Jack Benny Program,” Americaʹs favorite skinflint (nowdays, that title currently belonging to tightwad David Tanny) relives a World War II bombing raid at The Palladium, with help from the younger generation of musical comedy, “The Smothers Brothers.”
In 1965, AT THE MOVIES Elvis Presley and Shelley Fabares in “GIRL HAPPY”…Sean Connery returned as James Bond in “GOLDFINGER”…John Wayne headed the cast of “CIRCUS WORLD”…and Richard Widmark in the western “CHEYENNE AUTUMN”
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Petticoat Junction Girls”. Other Articles: Wild Wild West, Bob Hope
In 1966, R.C., “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Time Wonʹt Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, Bob Dylanʹs “Rainy Day Women #12 and 35” is released.
In 1966, She Rolling Stones “Aftermath” LP is released. Most high school kids went to the record stores to buy this album…after math.
In 1966, Breaking into the Top Ten: OUTSIDERS and “TIME WONʹT LET ME”…plus THE YOUNG RASCALS with “GOOD LOVIN'” and PAUL REVERE and THE RAIDERS with “KICKS”
In 1967, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW THE ELECTRIC PRUNES (“GET ME TO THE WORLD ON TIME”) are musical guests
In 1969, Johnny Cash recorded the first of his ABC-TV weekly shows Hello...I'm Johnny Cash at the Ryman Auditorium, kicking off with "Folsom Prison Blues." The show, which featured guests Glen Campbell, Jeannie C. Riley and Joe Tex, became the fifth episode to be aired.
In 1970, During Apollo 13, the lunar moduleʹs helium disk bursts from overuse, threatens engine.
In 1970, “Pat Paulsenʹs Half a Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1971, COVER OF “LIFE” LINDA and PAUL McCARTNEY as “The Ex Beatle tells his story”
In 1971, Ringo Starrʹs United Kingdom single release: “It Donʹt Come Easy” / “Early 1970.”
In 1971, The Rolling Stones hold an informal celebration in Cannes, France, to mark the formation of their label, Rolling Stones Records.
In 1971, Tejano singer Selena (Selena Quintanilla Perez) is born in Lake Jackson, Texas.
In 1972, Even NASA has to worry about ratings. To boost sagging interest in the space program, the lunar rovings of Apollo 16 are scheduled during prime time. Thru April 27; Apollo 16 blasted off Cape Kennedy, Florida for a fifth lunar landing. Astronauts Young, Duke and Mattingly set a new record of total exploration time on the moon with a time of 20 hours and 14 minutes.
In 1972, The Electric Light Orchestra made its live debut. Greyhound Club, Surrey, England. The group has seven top ten hits, the biggest of which is “Donʹt Bring Me Down” in 1979. Most of ELOʹs early shows were disastrous: Roy Woodsʹ attempt to play more than one instrument would often lead to him tripping over chords and wires just to get to them.
In 1972, Two giant pandas arrive in the U.S. from China. The National Zoo welcomed Chinaʹs pandas, Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling.
In 1973, Paul McCartney, former Beatle and now leading the group Wings, starred in his first TV special titled “James Paul McCartney”. The show featured the new group, Wings, including Paulʹs wife, Linda on keyboards and backing vocals. Highlights include a rendition of “Yesterday” and footage from several concerts. It also included a routine filmed in a crowded Liverpool Pub, performing a Fred Astaire-like dance routine, and for a final scene ends with him singing “YESTERDAY”.
In 1969, "Hook, Line & Sinker" was released by Warner Bros.; George Marshall (director); Jerry Lewis, Peter Lawford, Tina Louise; Comedy
In 1971, "The Blood on Satan's Claw" was released by Tigon Pictures / Tigon British Film Productions / Chilton Film and Television Enterprises; Piers Haggard (director/screenplay); Robert Wynne-Simmons (screenplay); Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, Barry Andrews, Michele Dotrice, Wendy Padbury, Anthony Ainley, Charlotte Mitchell, Tamara Ustinov, Simon Williams, James Hayter, Howard Goorney, Avice Landone, Robin Davies, Godfrey James, Roberta Tovey; Supernatural; Period; Horror; Live Action
In 1972, "The Culpepper Cattle Co." was released by 20th Century Fox; Dick Richards (director/screenplay); Eric Bercovici, Gregory Prentiss (screenplay); Gary Grimes, Billy "Green" Bush, Luke Askew, Bo Hopkins, Geoffrey Lewis, Raymond Guth, Wayne Sutherlin, Matt Clark, Anthony James, Charles Martin Smith, Gregory Sierra; Revisionist; Western
In 1966, “Follow Me” by Lyme and Cybelle peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)” by The Monitors peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hi-Heel Sneakers” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Feel A Sin Coming On” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Killer Joe” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “La La La” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Is Me, Love Is You” by Connie Francis peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Outside The Gates Of Heaven” by Lou Christie peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sippin' 'N Chippin'” by The T-Bones peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Somewhere” by Len Barry peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spanish Flea” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Love You Save” by Joe Tex peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Time Won't Let Me” by The Outsiders peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Too Slow” by The Impressions peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Dear Lover” by Mary Wells peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Falling Sugar” by Kelly and Gail peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Helpless” by Kim Weston peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “In My Room” by Verdelle Smith peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's Too Late” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lullaby Of Love” by The Poppies peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Magic Town” by The Vogues peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Darlin' Hildegarde” by Statler Brothers peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spanish Flea” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Cheater” by Bob Kuban and The In-Men peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tippy Toeing” by The Harden Trio peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Laugh Too Much” by Little Caesar and The Consuls peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hold Tight” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satisfaction” by Otis Redding peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Somebody Help Me” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Someday One Day” by The Seekers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sound Of Silence” by The Bachelors peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Substitute” by The Who peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Twinkle Toes” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Won't Be Leavin'” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Someday One Day” by The Seekers peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Woman” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tearoom-tango” by Wim Sonneveld peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Early Bird” by André Brasseur peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Merci Cherie” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Michelle” by The Beatles peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1966, “To Whom It Concerns” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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