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In 1965, Gemini IV is launched, the second two-man flight (McDivitt and White); astronaut Edward White became the first American to walk in space for 22 minutes, during the flight. The Russians were first in the world with a spacewalk on March 18, 1965. White was later killed when a fire broke out aboard Apollo One.
In 1966, “TIGER BEAT” FOR JULY '66 On newsstands with cover photos of MICK JAGGER and MARK LINDSAY; Also in this issue, Tiger Beat adds MOD MAGAZINE (“entirely edited in England”); plus “The Story the WALKER BROS. donʹt talk about”; and BURT WARD exclusive at-home pictures
In 1967, Howʹs this for an odd trio of cohosts? Singer Buddy Greco, drummer Buddy Rich and comedian George Carlin (George Carlin?) headline CBSʹs “And Away We Go,” a summer-replacement series for Jackie Gleason.
In 1967, R.C., “Happy Jack” by The Who peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “I Was Kaiser Billʹs Batman” by Whistling Jack Smith peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “Respect” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, The Beatles continue recording “You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)” at De Lane Lea.
In 1967, “Sgt Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” album hit number one in Britain.
In 1967, AMERICAN BANDSTAND JEFFERSON AIRPLANE are first time guests, and feature “SOMEBODY TO LOVE” and “WHITE RABBITT”
In 1968, Canada announces it will replace silver with nickel in coins.
In 1969, Beam them aboard, Scotty. It was on this date that NBC aired the last episode of the original “Star Trek” series, ending the crew of the USS Enterpriseʹs mission of discovery and launching them on the convention circuit.
In 1969, On Dark Shadows, Quentin's (David Selby) ghost revealed to David that if any one of three things could have been changed, he might have been saved: first there was the discovery of a silver bullet at Collinwood; then the one person who could have helped him was murdered and he claimed he could not tell David everything; third, the one person who loved him turned against him.
In 1969, “Oh Happy Day” single by Edwin Hawkinsʹ Singers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, Ray Davies of the Kinks traveled round trip from New York to London to change one word in the recording of “Lola”. He changed “Coca-Cola” to “Cherry Cola” because the BBC banned commercial references in songs. “Weird Al” Yankovic would later turn this song into “Yoda” based on a Star Wars character in 1980.
In 1970, The first artificial gene is synthesized.
In 1970, “Band Of Gypsies” album by Jimi Hendrix was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Rod Serling of Night Gallery”. Other Articles: Ruth Buzzi, Caroll OʹConnor
In 1972, R.C., “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Iʹll Take You There” by Staple Singers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Old Man” by Neil Young peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Sylviaʹs Mother” by Dr, Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Taxi” by Harry Chapin peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, The Eaglesʹ country-flavored rock single “Take It Easy” was released. Yee-haa!
In 1972, The Rolling Stones began the “Exile On Main Street” tour before a crowd of 17,000 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. Stevie Wonder and Martha Reeves were the opening act at the start of an eight week North American tour.
In 1972, The number one selling album: is “THICK AS A BRICK” from JETHRO TULL
In 1964, "Hey There, It's Yogi Bear!" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation / Clubhouse Pictures / Hanna-Barbera; William Hanna, Joseph Barbera (directors/screenplay); Warren Foster (screenplay); Daws Butler, Don Messick, Julie Bennett, Mel Blanc, Jean Vander Pyl, J. Pat O'Malley, Hal Smith, Allan Melvin, Thurl Ravenscroft, James Darren, Bill Lee, Ernest Newton, Jackie Ward, Jonah and the Wailers; Comedy, Musical; Animation
In 1964, "Honeymoon Hotel" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Shenandoah" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "The Executioner" was released by Columbia Pictures / Ameran Films; Sam Wanamaker (director); Jack Pulman (screenplay); George Peppard, Joan Collins, Judy Geeson, Oskar Homolka, Charles Gray, Nigel Patrick, Keith Michell, George Baker, Alexander Scourby, Peter Bull, Ernest Clark, Peter Dyneley, Gizela Dali, Lewis Alexander, Peter Evans, Stefan Gryff, Steve Plytas; Cold War
In 1967, 😉 “I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman” by Whistling Jack Smith peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉🤣 “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉🤣 “Sylvia's Mother” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Bring It On Home (and Give It To Me)” by Hot Sauce peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Creeque Alley” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hip Hug-Her” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Could Be So Good To You” by Don and The Goodtimes peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Got Some Help I Don't Need” by B.B. King peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'll Take You There” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Just As Long As You Need Me” by Independents peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Leopard Skin Pill-Box Hat” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)” by Andy Williams peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Theme From 'The Godfather' (Speak Softly Love)” by Nino Rota peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Old Man” by Neil Young peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Only Love Can Break A Heart” by Margaret Whiting peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Pass The Peas” by J.B.'s peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Stop! and Think It Over” by Perry Como peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Taxi” by Harry Chapin peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Walk In The Night” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Walkin' In The Rain With The One I Love” by Love Unlimited peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “When You're Young and In Love” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Why (Am I Treated So Bad)” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Woman's Gotta Have It” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You're The Man” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, 🤔 “Too Many Fish In The Sea/Three Little Fishes” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Beautiful Story” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Another Day, Another Heartache” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Casino Royale” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Diamonds and Gold” by Willie and The Walkers peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Eight Men, Four Women” by O.V. Wright peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Funky Broadway” by Dyke and The Blazers peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Groovin'” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Here Comes My Baby” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'm Movin' On” by John Kay peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Lay Some Happiness On Me” by Dean Martin peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Let's Run Away” by Magic Cycle peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Look What You Done For Me” by Al Green peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Looking At A Baby” by The Collectors peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lord, Don't Yu Think It's Time?” by The Bells peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Love Me Forever” by Roger Williams peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Melancholy Music Man” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Morning Has Broken” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “My Girl Josephine” by Jerry Jaye peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Release Me (and Let Me Love Again)” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Shotgun” by Wes Dakus peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Slippin' Into Darkness” by War peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Somebody Help Me” by The British Modbeats peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sunshine Girl” by The Parade peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Joke” by Allan Nicholls peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Lovin' Sound” by Ian and Sylvia peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Theme” by Sound 80 peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Young New Mexican Puppeteer” by Tom Jones peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Time, Time” by Ed Ames peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Are The One” by Sugar Bears peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “At The Club / Saturday Night At The Movies” by The Drifters peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Isn't Life Strange” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Oh Babe, What Would You Say?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Wind Cries Mary” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Walking In The Rain” by The Walker Brothers peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” by The Monkees peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “This Is My Song” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hai! Pippi Langkous” by Pippi Langkous peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Let's Dance” by The Cats peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Summer Of '71” by Bolland and Bolland peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Jag ringer på fredag” by Sven-Ingvars peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Purple Haze” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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