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In 1965, “A New Look at Olde England,” a television program made by NBC became the first transatlantic transmission in color. It was transmitted by the U.S. commercial communications satellite “Early Bird.”
In 1966, MURRAY THE KʹS TV SPECIAL “A SPECIAL FOR THE YEAR 2000”, a 90 minute show on New Yorkʹs Channel Five featured guest stars JAY and THE AMERICANS, PATTI LaBELLE and THE BLUE BELLES, the ANIMALS, YOUNG RASCALS and JOE TEX.
In 1969, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh agreed to join the AFL teams to form the 13-team American Football Conference of the NFL in 1970. The NFL also agreed on a playoff format that would include one “wild-card” team per conference-the second-place team with the best record.
In 1969, Chicagoʹs debut double-album, “Chicago Transit Authority”, was released. They were sued by the actual Chicago Transit Authority and had to shorten their name to just Chicago.
In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Marlo Thomas”. Other Articles: Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Pogo
In 1969, R.C., “My Wife, My Dog, My Cat” by Maskman and The Agents peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: THE VENTURES (“HAWAII FIVE-O”)
In 1970, Hank Aaron, in his 16th season, beat out an infield single against Cincinnatiʹs Wayne Simpson for his 3,000th career hit and became the ninth player in baseball history to accomplish this feat. The hit came in the nightcap of the Atlanta Bravesʹ doubleheader loss to the Reds at Cincinnati.
In 1971, Paul McCartneyʹs “Ram” album was released.
In 1971, The musical, “Godspell”, opened this night at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. The show went on to become the third longest running off-Broadway production at the time. “Godspell”, featuring the song, “Day by Day” (a Top 15 hit in 1972). The rock musical that featured Robin Lamont played for 2,124 performances.
In 1973, The Senate opened its hearings into the Watergate scandal; it also began continuous coverage on all three broadcast networks during the daytime; soap opera fans were enraged, game show enthusiasts were incensed. Old people in rest homes were rioting by throwing canes and walkers because they couldnʹt watch “As the World Turns.”
In 1973, The Senate Watergate Committee opened hearings. The hearings gathered fresh information on the Watergate cover-up. It was during the hearings that the existence of a White House taping system became public. Yet the hearings did not prevent several Watergate criminals from going to jail. By contrast, the Iran-Contra hearings a generation later would immunize virtually everyone involved in the illegal arms sale to the Contras.
In 1973, Yes receive gold records for both “Yessongs” their triple-record live set and “The Yes Album.”
In 1967, "Dont Look Back" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Journey to Shiloh" was released by Universal Pictures; William Hale (director); James Caan, Michael Sarrazin, Brenda Scott; Western
In 1972, "The Honkers" was released by United Artists / Brighton Pictures / Levy-Gardner-Laven; Steve Ihnat (director/screenplay); Stephen Lodge (screenplay); James Coburn, Lois Nettleton, Slim Pickens, Anne Archer, Richard Anderson, Jim Davis, Ramon Bieri, Teddy Eccles, Mitchell Ryan, Wayne McLaren, John Harmon, Richard O'Brien, Larry Mahan, Joan Huntington, Pitt Herbert, Luther Elmore, Chuck Parkison Jr.; Comedy; Western
In 1969, “(We've Got) Honey Love” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by The Vogues peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Gentle On My Mind” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Shall Be Released” by The Box Tops peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'm Gonna Do All I Can” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “In The Bad, Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)” by The Foundations peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Just A Little Bit” by Little Milton peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Someday Man” by The Monkees peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Stand!” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Composer” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Buying A Book” by Joe Tex peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Casatschok” by Alexandrow Karazov peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by The Vogues peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Preston peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I've Been Loving You Too Long” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mrs. Walker, It's All Over” by Billie Jo Spears peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “My Way” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Nothing But A Heartache” by Flirtations peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Once Again, She's All Alone” by First Edition peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Red Clay County Line” by Peggy Lipton peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Seattle” by Perry Como peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Composer” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Colour Of My Love” by Jefferson peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Boom Bang-A-Bang” by Anne Hawker peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Boom Bang-A-Bang” by Lulu peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Can Hear Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mendocino” by Sir Douglas Quintet peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Bene bene bene” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Boom Bang-A-Bang” by Lulu peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Don Juan” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hello, Mr. Sir ...” by The Hubbubs peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Hinter den Kulissen von Paris” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ring Of Fire” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Rock Me” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?” by Peter Sarstedt peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Preston peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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