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In 1965, Born on this day in Dunedin, Florida, was Lari White, country music artist and actress. Three of her singles having reached Top Ten: "That's My Baby" and "That's How You Know (When You're In Love)" and "Now I Know." She died on January 23 20198 age 52 after a battle with peritoneal cancer.
In 1966, Born on this day in Charleston, South Carolina, was Darius Rucker, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish who had the 2008 US Country #1 hit "Don't Think I Don't Think About It." Rucker won the Country Music Association's New Artist of the Year in 2009. Rucker scored two US Country #1's in 2010 with "Come Back Song', and "This".
In 1966, Decca Records in the United Kingdom and London Records in the U.S. release the Rolling Stonesʹ “Paint It Black” back with “Long Long While.” “Paint It Black,” one of the first rock records to use a sitar, will hit number one in both countries.
In 1966, The Kinks record “Sunny Afternoon”
In 1967, An octagonal boxing ring was tested to avoid corner injuries. They thought eight sides was enough, but apparently, it was proven to be too many sides!
In 1967, R.C., “Donʹt You Care” by The Buckinghams peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “Penny Lane” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “Sweet Soul Music” by Arthur Conley peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “You Got What It Takes” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, With his daughter Jan and her classmates in attendance at chilly Wrigley Field, first baseman Ernie Banks drives in seven runs with two three-run homers and a double in the Cubsʹ 19-0 rout of San Diego. Following the consecutive no-run performances by Ferguson Jenkins and Ken Holtzman, Dick Selma adds another, making it the first time in 60 years that the team has shut out its opponents in three consecutive games.
In 1970, Badfinger begin recording “No Matter What”
In 1970, The New York Timesʹ random survey of underground rock radio stations finds much of the underground radio audience uses it for background music to “get stoned by.” Thereʹs also a report Art Linkletter, whose daughter Diane jumped to her death allegedly while on LSD, is the most articulate foe of underground radio and the rock subculture in general.
In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson of Sanford and Son”. Other Articles: Jennifer OʹNeill, Janet Blair
In 1972, R.C., “Back Off Boogaloo” by Ringo Starr peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Changes” by David Bowie peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, In tennisʹ first so-called “Battle of the Sexes,” Bobby Riggs defeated Margaret Court 6-2, 6-1 in Ramona, California. (Billie Jean King soundly defeated Riggs at the Houston Astrodome later that year.)
In 1970, "Connecting Rooms (United Kingdom)" was released by Paramount Pictures / Hemdale; Franklin Gollings (director/screenplay); Bette Davis, Michael Redgrave, Alexis Kanner, Kay Walsh, Leo Genn, Olga Georges-Picot, Richard Wyler, Mark Jones, Gabrielle Drake, Brian Wilde, John Woodnutt; Drama
In 1970, "Getting Straight" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Rush (director); Robert Kaufman (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Candice Bergen, Jeff Corey, Max Julien, Cecil Kellaway, Jon Lormer, Leonard Stone, William Bramley, Jeannie Berlin, John Rubinstein, Richard Anders, Brenda Sykes, Jenny Sullivan, Gregory Sierra, Billie Bird, Harrison Ford, Robert F. Lyons, Elizabeth Lane, Hilary Thompson, Irene Tedrow; Satirical; Romantic; Comedy; Drama
In 1970, "Let It Be" was released by United Artists / Apple Films / ABKCO Industries; Michael Lindsay-Hogg (director); The Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr; Documentary
In 1970, "My Lover, My Son" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Newland (director); Jenni Hall, William Marchant, Wilbur Stark (screenplay); Romy Schneider, Dennis Waterman, Donald Houston, Patricia Brake, Peter Sallis, William Dexter, Alexandra Bastedo, Janet Brown, Peter Gilmore; Drama
In 1971, "Wake in Fright" was released by United Artists / NLT Productions / Group W Films; Ted Kotcheff (director); Evan Jones (screenplay); Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, John Meillon, Slim De Grey, Maggie Dence, Dawn Lake, Bob McDarra, Peter Whittle, Al Thomas, John Armstrong, Norman Erskine, Buster Fiddess, Tex Foote, Nancy Knudsen; Thriller; Live Action
In 1972, “Back Off Boogaloo” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Dead End Street” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Don't You Care” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Get Me To The World On Time” by Electric Prunes peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hearsay” by Soul Children peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Want You To Be My Baby” by Ellie Greenwich peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It's All Over Now” by Casinos peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Just Look What You've Done” by Brenda Holloway peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Lay Some Happiness On Me” by Dean Martin peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Live” by Merry-Go-Round peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)” by Al Martino peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “My Old Car” by Lee Dorsey peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Nothing Takes The Place Of You” by Toussaint McCall peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Out Of Left Field” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “She Shot A Hole In My Soul” by Clifford Curry peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sweet Soul Music” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Happening” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Beautiful To Last” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Vincent” by Don McLean peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Are The One” by Sugar Bears peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Got What It Takes” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Baby Blue” by Badfinger peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Betcha By Golly Wow!” by The Stylistics peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day Dreaming” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Do The Thing” by Lou Courtney peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Don't Make Promises” by Susan Taylor peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'll Try Anything” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm A Man” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm Indestructable” by Jack Jones peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It's So Hard Being A Loser” by The Contours peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Legend In Your Own Time” by Carly Simon peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Music To Watch Girls By” by Andy Williams peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Strawberry Wine / You Could Have Been A Lady” by April Wine peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sweet Soul Music” by Arthur Conley peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Lady Came From Baltimore” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Walkin' In The Sunshine” by Roger Miller peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We Gotta Make It Together” by Marty Butler peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Why (Am I Treated So Bad)” by Cannonball Adderley peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Got What It Takes” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉 “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Dave Newman peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “A Thing Called Love” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Come What May (Apres Toi)” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Guns Of Navarone” by Skatelites peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hi-Ho Silver Lining” by Jeff Beck Group peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Radancer” by Marmalade peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Boat That I Row” by Lulu peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Time Alone Will Tell” by Malcolm Roberts peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Tumbling Dice” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Give It To Me” by The Troggs peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Live With Friends” by Russell Morris peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Somethin' Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Who'll Be The One / Do You Have A Soul” by The Easybeats peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, ⛵ “Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard” by Paul Simon peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” by The Monkees peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Born On The Bayou” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Copacabana” by Two Man Sound peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy Together” by The Turtles peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Old Man Moses” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Puppet On A String” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Spicks and Specks” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy Together” by The Turtles peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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