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In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #32. “Physical Fatness”. Gilligan and the Skipper plan to join the Navy when they are rescued. However, when weighing themselves, they discover that Gilligan must gain weight, while the Skipper must diet.
In 1965, Nine of the U.S. Top Ten singles were by British artists, two by Hermanʹs Hermits. The only American artist in the top ten was Gary Lewis and the Playboys, with “Count Me In.”
In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Denver of Gilliganʹs Island”. Other Articles: Woody Allen, Man from UNCLE
In 1965, R.C., “Chim, Chim, Cheree” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Crazy Downtown” by Allan Sherman peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Petula Clarkʹs “Downtown”
In 1965, Bob Dylan made one of the earliest videos when he filmed a promotional clip for his current single, “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” It shows him flipping through cards with words and short phrases while standing in an alley in London.
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended. Note: This episode was double numbered with 226 (225/226) in order to correct the out of sync numbering caused by the AFTRA strike pre-emption that shifted 206 a day forward, in order to keep the production numbers balanced with the calendar, i.e. Friday episodes ending in a 5 or 0.
In 1970, The Beatlesʹ last album, “Let It Be” (recorded before “Abbey Road”), was released in the United Kingdom and hit number one there and in the U.S.; the movie version comes out on the 20th in LONDON and LIVERPOOL. It had been heavily remixed by “Wall of Sound” producer PHIL SPECTOR, who went on to produce JOHN LENNONʹs post-Beatles work. A “de-Spectored” version of the albumʹs title cut appears on the groupʹs “Anthology 3” collection.
In 1970, AT THE MOVIES Opening this week: “BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES” (James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison)
In 1971, R.C., “Chick-A-Boom (Donʹt Ya Jesʹ Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali at New Yorkʹs Madison Square Garden.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Chim, Chim, Cheree” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, 😉🤣 “Crazy Downtown” by Allan Sherman peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “(The Bees Are For The Birds) The Birds Are For The Bees” by The Newbeats peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “A Woman Can Change A Man” by Joe Tex peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “And Roses and Roses” by Andy Williams peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Bad Water” by Raeletts peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Be Good To Me Baby” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Broken” by The Guess Who peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cast Your Fate To The Wind” by Sounds Orchestra peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Freedom” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goodbye My Lover Goodbye” by The Searchers peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Am...I Said” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Do Love You” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Gonna Be Alright” by Gerry and The Pacemakers peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Got The Whole World Shakin'” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Nevada Fighter” by Michael Nesmith and The First National Band peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Never Can Say Goodbye” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ooh Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Reach Out Your Hand” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Animal Trainer and The Toad” by Mountain peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Entertainer” by Tony Clarke peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Woman's Got Soul” by The Impressions peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Do Me Right” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Ask Me To Be True” by J.B./The Playboys peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Eighteen” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Wish I Were” by Andy Kim peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I'm Telling You Now” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “If” by Bread peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “It's Got The Whole World Shakin'” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Live Till You Die” by Emitt Rhodes peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Man From The City” by Humphrey and The DT's peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Me and You” by The Regents peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oh, Singer” by Jeannie C. Riley peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Step / More Often Than Not” by David Wiffen peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ooh Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Out In The Streets” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “So Let Our Love Begin” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Someone Who Cares” by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Animal Trainer and The Toad” by Mountain peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Pushbike Song” by The Mixtures peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Waldo P. Emerson Jones” by Pickettywitch peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Way Down Deep” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Whistling Away The Dark” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)” by Delfonics peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Funny, Funny” by The Sweet peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It Don't Come Easy” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Oh No, Not My Baby” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Once Upon A Time” by Tom Jones peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Remember Me” by Diana Ross peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rosetta” by Georgie Fame and Alan Price peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Reelin' and Rockin'” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ticket To Ride / Yes It Is” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Poupée de cire, poupée de son” by France Gall peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “The Heart Of A Woman” by Casey and The Pressure Group peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Love Story' (Where Do I Begin)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ticket To Ride” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ticket To Ride” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What Is Life?” by George Harrison peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sheila Baby” by Pepe Lienhard peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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