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The Sunshine Generation Datebook (1964-1973) for June 12

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In 1964, South African black nationalist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison along with seven other people, including Walter Sisulu, for committing sabotage against the apartheid regime (all were eventually released, Mandela in 1990).

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #36. “A Nose By Any Other Name”. A fall from a coconut tree gives Gilligan an inflated nose and a deflated ego. When Gilligan decides he wants the Professor to perform plastic surgery on his nose, the Professor pretends to perform the surgery, and instead, relies on the recuperation time behind the bandages to allow the swelling to go down. When the bandages are finally removed, Gilligan decides he is happy with his old nose! This is the last episode filmed in black and white.

In 1965, R.C., “Back In My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Engine Engine Number Nine” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, The Big Bang theory of the creation of the universe is supported by the announcement of the discovery of new celestial bodies know as blue galaxies. Of course, Will discovered another theory in space regarding some crooning sound coming from outside the galaxy. Thatʹs right. He discovered the Big Bing Theory. (GROAN).

In 1965, The Rolling Stones released “(I Canʹt Get No) Satisfaction”

In 1965, Under protest, the Beatles are named members of the “Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” (MBE), an award previously reserved for military heroes, by the Queen, and in October they are presented with medals at Buckingham Palace. John Lennon returned his medal in 1969.

In 1966, The Dave Clark Five made a record twelfth appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” on CBS-TV.

In 1967, The U.S. Supreme Court, in Loving v. Virginia, unanimously struck down state laws prohibiting interracial marriages, ruling that such laws violated the Fourteenth Amendment.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball”. Other Articles: Hollywood Squares, Kupʹs Show

In 1972, 06 x 12 = 72

In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Onoʹs “Sometime In New York City” was released. It featured Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, the Plastic Ono Band, and Elephantʹs Memory. It included the cuts “Woman is the N**g*r of the World,” “Attica State” and “Luck of the Irish”.

In 1972, The notorious porn film “Deep Throat,” starring Linda Lovelace, opened in New York. (The title would become the nickname of a deep background source for The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal, later revealed to be then-FBI Associate Director Mark Felt.)

In 1973, Dolly Parton recorded "I Will Always Love You" during sessions at RCA's Studio B in Nashville. Parton wrote the song for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was separating professionally after a seven-year partnership. When released in March 1974 the song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Whitney Houston's version of the song for the 1992 film The Bodyguard holds the record for being the best-selling single by a woman in music history.

In 1968, "Rosemary's Baby" was released by William Castle Productions; Roman Polanski (director); Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon; Horror

In 1968, "Speedway" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Norman Taurog (director); Elvis Presley, Nancy Sinatra, Bill Bixby; Musical; Action

In 1968, "The Sweet Ride" was released by 20th Century Fox; Harvey Hart (director); Tony Franciosa, Jacqueline Bisset, Michael Sarrazin; Drama

In 1969, "Blue Movie" was released by Colorama Films; Andy Warhol (director); Viva, Joe Dallesandro, Geri Miller; Erotic

In 1970, "The Cheyenne Social Club" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films; Gene Kelly (director); James Lee Barrett (screenplay); James Stewart, Henry Fonda, Shirley Jones, Sue Ane Langdon, Elaine Devry, Jason Wingreen, Jackie Joseph, Robert Middleton, Robert J. Wilke, Dabbs Greer, Charles Tyner, Arch Johnson, Jean Willes, Carl Reindel, J. Pat O'Malley, Hal Baylor, Charlotte Stewart, Myron Healey, Red Morgan, Richard Alexander, Frank Baker, Noble "Kid" Chissell, John Dehner, Max Wagner, Dan White, Richard Collier, Jackie Russell, Sharon DeBord, Warren Kemmerling, Dick Johnstone; Western; Comedy

In 1972, "Deep Throat" was released by Bryanston Distributing Company; Gerard Damiano (director/screenplay); Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Carol Connors, Gerard Damiano, Dolly Sharp, Bill Harrison, William Love, Bob Phillips, Ted Street, John Byron, Jack Birch, Ron Wertheim, Weston Enciso; Pornographic

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “(I'll Be With You In) Apple Blossom Time” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Ain't It A Shame” by Major Lance peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Back In My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Been Too Long On The Road” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Bring It On Home To Me” by The Animals peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “California Earthquake” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Call Me Up In Dreamland” by Van Morrison peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Concrete and Clay” by Unit Four Plus Two peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cool Aid” by Paul Humphrey and His Cool Aid Chemists peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cry Baby” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Crying In The Chapel” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Engine Engine #9” by Roger Miller peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Don't Know How To Love Him” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'll Meet You Halfway” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Is This What I Get For Loving You” by The Ronettes peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It's Almost Tomorrow” by Jimmy Velvet peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's So Hard For Me To Say Good-Bye” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Life” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)” by The O'Jays peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lowdown” by Chicago peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mandrill” by Mandrill peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Ooh Poo Pah Doo” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Something You Got” by Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Tears Keep On Falling” by Jerry Vale peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Want Ads” by Honey Cone peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “What You See Is What You Get” by Meat Loaf With Stoney peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “You Were Only Fooling” by Vic Damone peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Hello Mom” by Mercey Brothers peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Help Me, Rhonda” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hot Love” by T. Rex peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Want You” by The Pussycats peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Just Once In My Life” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Life” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Pretend” by Rick Pearson peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Reach Out I'll Be There” by Diana Ross peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Right On The Tip Of My Tongue” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Run Run” by James, John and François peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “S.O.S. (Sweet On Susie)” by Kenny Chandler peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sea Cruise” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Superstar” by Murray Head and The Trinidad Singers peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sweet and Innocent” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Talk About Love” by Adam Faith and The Roulettes peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Then You Walk In” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “This Is My Song” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, 😉 “Iko Iko” by Dixie Cups peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Back In My Arms Again” by The Supremes peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hey Willy” by The Hollies peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Am...I Said” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Did What I Did For Maria” by Tony Christie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Oh You Pretty Thing” by Peter Noone peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Trains and Boats and Planes” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, 😉 “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Lally Stott peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, 😉 “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “A World Of Our Own” by The Seekers peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Hawaiian Wedding Song” by Julie Rogers peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Belong With You / Trouble In Mind” by Laurie Allen and Bobby Bright peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Rockin' Robin / Baby What's Wrong” by The Henchmen peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Song For Suzie” by Dudley Moore Trio peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “A Day Begins” by Greenfield and Cook peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Am... I Said” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “If” by Bread peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Jij bent de allerbeste” by Heintje peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Her Madly” by The Doors peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Soldier's Prayer” by Oscar Harris and The Twinkle Stars peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Somebody Stole My Wife” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Birds and The Bees” by Jewel Akens peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “True Love Ways” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “We gaan naar Londen” by Willy Alberti peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Jenka” by Ronnie Rommen peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Power To The People” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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