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In 1966, Laura Petrie displays her seemingly photographic memory while reading husband Robʹs memoirs, on “The Last Chapter,” the final episode of “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Sheʹs able to remember all the events heʹs written about as if they were cheesy flashbacks on a television show.
In 1967, The Beatlesʹ album, “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band,” was released in the United Kingdom and the following day in the U.S. and was certified “gold” the same day of release. It topped the charts all over the world, holding the number one slot in Britain for 27 weeks and for 19 in America. It received four Grammys including Best Album.
In 1967, David Bowie released his self-titled debut album.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ed Sullivan marking the 20th anniversary of his show”. Other Articles: Liz Taylor, Wild Wild West
In 1968, R.C., “Jelly Jungle (Of Orange Marmalade)” by Lemon Pipers peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number one on the pop singles chart, an achievement due in part to the success of the film The Graduate.
In 1968, R.C., “Unwind” by Ray Stevens peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Six months after quitting Traffic, guitarist and songwriter Dave Mason re-joins the group
In 1968, The cult British television series “The Prisoner,” starring Patrick McGoohan as an ex-secret agent who finds himself trapped in a sinister, Orwellian village, had its American premiere on CBS.
In 1968, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: IRISH ROVERS (“UNICORN”)
In 1971, 340 pound Claude “Humphrey” McBride knocked out 360 pound Jimmy Black in the third round of the heaviest “heavyweight” boxing match on record.
In 1971, The number one ALBUM IN BOTH U.S. and BRITAIN: During late May and early June 1971, the ROLLING STONES' “STICKY FINGERS” is the top selling LP on both sides of the Atlantic
In 1971, The two-room shack in Tupelo, Mississippi, where Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935, is opened to the public as a tourist attraction.
In 1971, “Youʹre a Good Man Charlie Brown” opens at Golden New York City for 31 performances.
In 1973, Paul McCartney and Wings released the single “Live and Let Die”, the title theme from the James Bond movie.
In 1973, The James Bond thriller “Live and Let Die” opened in England, featuring a title track by Paul McCartney and Wings.
In 1973, “Chicago VI” album by Chicago was released
In 1973, “Jesus Christ Superstar (soundtrack)” album by Andrew Lloyd Webber was released
In 1973, “Living In The Material World” album by George Harrison was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, “There Goes Rhymin' Simon” album by Paul Simon was released
In 1964, "The New Interns" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "The Daydreamer" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, “Anyone For Tennis (Savage Seven Theme)” by Cream peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Brooklyn Roads” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Will Always Think About You” by New Colony Six peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm Sorry” by Delfonics peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lonely Is The Name” by Sammy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “May I Take A Giant Step (Into Your Heart)” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “San Francisco Girls” by Fever Tree peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” by Hugo Montenegro and His Orchestra peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Unwind” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Can I Carry Your Balloon?” by The Swampseeds peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Chain Gang” by Count Basie and His Orchestra With Jackie Wilson peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Congratulations” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cowboys To Girls” by The Intruders peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do You Know The Way To San José” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Friends” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can Remember” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Wish I Knew” by Solomon Burke peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Were A Carpenter” by The Four Tops peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lazy Sunday Afternoon” by Small Faces peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Master Jack” by Four Jacks and A Jill peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Wear It On Our Face” by The Dells peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You'll Never Walk Alone” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rainbow Chaser” by Nirvana peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “When We Were Young” by Solomon King peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lazy Sunday” by Small Faces peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Take Time To Know Her” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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