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In 1964, The computer programming language BASIC (Beginnerʹs All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) was first run by its inventors, Dartmouth College professors John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #31. “Diogenes, Wonʹt You Please Go Home?” The Castaways discover that Gilligan has been keeping a secret diary. When they read it, they all seem to disagree with how certain events unfolded and tell their side of the story.
In 1965, R.C., “Mrs. Brown Youʹve Got A Lovely Daughter” by Hermanʹs Hermits peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “The Last Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, ROLLING STONES DOUBLE UP ON STAGE They give concerts at both NEW YORKʹs ACADEMY OF MUSIC and PHILADELPHIAʹs CONVENTION HALL this same day
In 1965, “Beatles For Sale” number one, first week, replacing “Rolling Stones II” (United Kingdom Record Retailer chart).
In 1965, “Wooly Bully” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1965, Bandleader Spike Jones, 53, known for his raucous renditions of popular songs, died in Beverly Hills, California.
In 1966, The Beatles played their last ever live show with a paying audience in Britian in Londonʹs Wembley Arena. It was the New Musical Express Pollwinnerʹs Concert. The Rolling Stones and The Who also appeared. Their 15 minute set at the New Musical Express Awards in Wembley is their last such appearance in their home country. Since British TV producers couldnʹt come to terms with Epstein, the performance itself was not filmed.
In 1966, “Wonderfulness” album by Bill Cosby was released
In 1967, Born on this day in Delhi, Louisiana, was Tim McGraw country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US. McGraw had 11 consecutive albums debut at #1 on the Billboard albums charts, as well as twenty-one singles hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. He is married to country singer Faith Hill and is the son of former baseball player Tug McGraw.
In 1968, Dom DeLuise gets his own hourlong summer-replacement variety series, with the CBS premiere of “The Dom DeLuise Show.” Among the regulars are his wife, Carol Arthur, Marian Mercer and Paul Dooley.
In 1968, Paul McCartney and John Lennon watch Bill Haley play the Royal Albert Hall in London
In 1969, Bob Dylan recorded an appearance for The Johnny Cash Show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. After two solo numbers from Dylan, Johnny Cash joined him for a rendition of "Girl From The North Country." In this primetime show, Cash enjoyed booking contemporary performers as guests; Neil Young, Kenny Rogers and The First Edition (who appeared a record four times on his show), James Taylor, Ray Charles and Eric Clapton were all booked to appear on forthcoming shows.
In 1969, Jimi Hendrix is arrested at Toronto International Airport for possesion of narcotics and is released on $10,000 bail.
In 1969, “Queen And I”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1970, “Mickey And The Beanstalk” single by Various was released
In 1970, Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin combined for the first time on Eltonʹs first American album, simply titled “Elton John”; the LP contained Eltonʹs first hit, “Your Song,” which made it to the top ten on the music charts in December 1970.
In 1970, Diana Ross leaves the Supremes to focus on her solo career.
In 1971, Man in Black the 38th overall album by Johnny Cash was released. Many of the songs on the album contain political references, either broad or specific, while the title song refers both to Cash's tendency to wear black at live shows and to the tumultuous times in which the song was created, implying the Vietnam War.
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mary Tyler Moore, Lisa Gerritsen”. Other Articles: Tony Randall, Lloyd Bridges
In 1971, R.C., “Layla” by Derek and The Dominos peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Lucky Man” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Power To The People” by John Lennon and Plastic Ono Band peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Put Your Hand In The Hand” by Ocean peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “Timothy” by The Buoys peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “We Can Work It Out” by Stevie Wonder peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, Radioʹs Mutual Black Network premiered.
In 1972, “Bill Cosby Is A Very Funny Fellow, Right?” album by Bill Cosby was released
In 1972, “Paul Simon” album by Paul Simon was released
In 1972, “Schoolʹs Out” album by Alice Cooper was released
In 1972, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” packs up its curtains and heads to a new home in Hollywood (almost). On hand to welcome Johnny, Ed, and Doc to beautiful downtown Burbank are Bob Newhart, Nancy Reagan, Don Rickles, contortionist Peter Van Brechts, Shelley Winters, and car salesman Cal Worthington.
In 1973, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, featuring former Guess Who guitarist Randy Bachman, released theur first album.
In 1967, "40 Guns to Apache Pass" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Welcome to Hard Times" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Don't Just Stand There!" was released by Universal Pictures; Ron Winston (director); Robert Wagner, Mary Tyler Moore, Glynis Johns; Comedy
In 1968, "Tarzan and the Jungle Boy" was released by Banner Productions; Robert Gordon (director); Mike Henry, Rafer Johnson, Aliza Gur; Adventure
In 1968, "The Mini-Skirt Mob" was released by American International Pictures; Maury Dexter (director); Jeremy Slate, Diane McBain, Ross Hagen
In 1969, "The Mad Room" was released by American International Pictures; Bernard Girard (director); Shelley Winters, Stella Stevens, Michael Constantine; Horror
In 1971, "Billy Jack" was released by Warner Bros. / National Student Film Corporation; T.C. Frank (director); Frank Christina, Theresa Christina (screenplay); Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Clark Howat, Bert Freed, Kenneth Tobey, Howard Hesseman, Cisse Cameron, Han Bong-soo, David Roya, Victor Izay, Julie Webb, Debbie Schock, Teresa Kelly, Lynn Baker, Stan Rice, John McClure, Susan Foster, Susan Sosa; Action; Drama
In 1973, "Guns of a Stranger" was released by Universal Pictures / Marty Robbins Enterprises; Robert Hinkle (director); Charles W. Aldridge (screenplay); Marty Robbins, Chill Wills, Dovie Beams, Bill Coontz, Shug Fisher, Fred Graham, Steven Tackett, Tom Hartman, Charles W. Aldridge, Ronny Robbins, Melody Hinkle, Mark Reed, Don Winters, Bobby Sykes, Phil Strassberg, Al Wood, Harold Wells, Jack Swank, Du Shon, Glenn Bond, Jim Mooney, Jenny Needham, Nudie, Ron Nix; Western
In 1971, “Baby Let Me Kiss You” by King Floyd peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “C'mon” by Poco peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Got To Get You Off My Mind” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gotta See Jane” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Happy” by Hog Heaven peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “He Ain't No Angel” by Ad Libs peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Gotta Woman” by Ray Charles peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Know A Place” by Petula Clark peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Understand (Just How You Feel)” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “In The Meantime” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jumpin' Jack Flash” by Johnny Winter peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “L.A. Goodbye” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lucky Man” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Music Is Love” by David Crosby peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oh, Singer” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Out In The Streets” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Put Your Hand In The Hand” by Ocean peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sad Tomorrows” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “See You At The Go-Go” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Stay Awhile” by The Bells peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “That Evil Child” by B.B. King peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Barracuda” by Alvin Cash and The Crawlers peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Battle Hymn Of Lt. Calley” by C Company Featuring Terry Nelson peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Electronic Magnetism” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Last Time” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Pushbike Song” by The Mixtures peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Toy Soldier” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Truly, Truly, True” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “We Can Work It Out” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Why Did I Choose You” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You Can Have Him” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, ⛵ “Another Day” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(The Bees Are For The Birds) The Birds Are For The Bees” by The Newbeats peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Bumble Bee” by The Searchers peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “But I Can't Get Back” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Friends” by Elton John peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gotta See Jane” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Can't Stop Thinking Of You” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Play and Sing” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jodie” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Tired Of Waiting For You” by The Kinks peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Bring It On Home To Me” by The Animals peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Double Barrel” by Dave and Ansel Collins peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Keep Ringing Baby” by Soul Brothers peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor KV 550 (First Movement) allegro molto” by Waldo de los Ríos peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Something Better Beginning” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Can't You Hear My Heartbeat / Silhouettes” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Last Time / Play With Fire” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What Is Life / Apple Scruffs” by George Harrison peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If Not For You” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mama's Pearl” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rock and Roll Music” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Those Words” by Sandra and Andres peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's A Lady” by Tom Jones peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Stille døgn i Clichy” by Bjørn Morisse peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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