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In 1966, Kind of like “Concentration,” but not requiring as much concentration, CBSʹs “The Face Is Familiar” asks contestants to guess the identity of a celebrity by unscrambling puzzle pieces. Sportscaster Jack Whitaker is the host.
In 1966, R.C., “Gloria” by Shadows Of Knight peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Monday, Monday” by The Mamaʹs and The Papaʹs peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The tune was the second hit by the group — just two months after their first, “California Dreamin'”. These two songs would be the only number one hits for the group, though they made it to number two with “Dedicated To The One I Love”.
In 1966, R.C., “Try Too Hard” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, AMERICAN BANDSTAND A pair of guest stars: SHADOWS OF KNIGHT (“GLORIA”) and OTIS REDDING (his version of “SATISFACTION”)
In 1966, TVʹS “HOLLYWOOD PALACE” Guest star: JOHNNY RIVERS
In 1967, TVʹS SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW Musical Guests: JEFFERSON AIRPLANE (“SOMEBODY TO LOVE”)
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Professor Stokes (Thayer David) and Julia (Grayson Hall) talked about the Dream Curse. He told her that the person who was object of the curse would die at the end of the dream.
In 1968, Reginald Dwight decided to change his name to Elton John. This made much more sense than Prince changing his name to an unpronouncible symbol 25 years later.
In 1969, The Whoʹs “Pinball Wizard” is released. It reaches number five in the U.S.
In 1970, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Country music album chart with Okie from Muskogee. The album won the Academy of Country Music award for Album of the Year in 1969. Haggard also won Single of the Year for "Okie from Muskogee" as well as Top Male Vocalist.
In 1971, “Paranoid” album by Black Sabbath was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “MACHINE HEAD” from DEEP PURPLE includes “SMOKE ON THE WATER”
In 1972, The Rolling Stones released their second album on their own label, “Exile on Main Street”; it contains two hits, “Tumbling Dice” and “Happy.”
In 1973, George Harrison releases “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” which will become his second number one single. Itʹs the first release from “Living in the Material World,” his second number one LP.
In 1973, LED ZEPPELIN IN FLORIDA: Two days after playing before a record-setting 55-thousand people at Tampa Stadium, they perform at the Coliseum in Jacksonville.
In 1973, “The New Bill Cosby Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.
In 1965, "Joy in the Morning" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "Sinful Davey" was released by Warner Bros.; John Houston (director); John Hurt, Pamela Franklin, Denholm Elliott; Comedy; Crime; Adventure
In 1969, "Where It's At" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "Taste the Blood of Dracula" was released by Warner Bros. / Hammer Films; Peter Sasdy (director); John Elder (screenplay); Christopher Lee, Linda Hayden, Geoffrey Keen, Gwen Watford, Anthony Corlan, Ralph Bates, Peter Sallis, John Carson, Isla Blair, Martin Jarvis, Roy Kinnear, Michael Ripper, Russell Hunter, Shirley Jaffe, Keith Marsh, Madeline Smith, Peter May, Reginald Barratt; Supernatural; Horror
In 1966, “Darling Baby” by The Elgins peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Gloria” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Can't Let Go” by The Hollies peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Leaning On The Lamp Post” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love Theme From 'The Phoenix' (Senza Fine)” by Brass Ring peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Mine Exclusively” by The Olympics peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Monday Monday” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Remember The Rain” by Bob Lind peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “She Blew A Good Thing” by The Poets peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sloop John B” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Still” by The Sunrays peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Till The End Of The Day” by The Kinks peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Try Too Hard” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You've Got My Mind Messed Up” by James Carr peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Don't Make Me Over” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hi-Heel Sneakers” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Kicks” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Memories Are Made Of This” by The Drifters peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “No Man Is An Island” by The Van Dykes (U.S. R and B) peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Alfie” by Cilla Black peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Daydream” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Frankie and Johnny” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Highway Code” by Master Singers peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Once” by Genevieve peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “One Of Us Must Know” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Please Stay” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Pretty Flamingo” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Rhapsody In The Rain” by Lou Christie peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Something On My Mind” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Take It Or Leave It” by The Searchers peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Shapes Of Things” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Second-Hand Rose” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Spanish Eyes” by Al Martino peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Welterusten mijnheer de president” by Boudewijn de Groot peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion” by The Kinks peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Can't Let Go” by The Hollies peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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