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In 1964, Actress Courteney Cox Arquette, who plays the obsessive chef Monica in the hit sitcom “Friends,” born in Birmingham, Alabama. On the South Park album, Mr. Hankeyʹs Christmas Classics, Kyleʹs Jewish father in the song “Driedel, Driedel” sang “Courtney Cox, I love you, youʹre so hot, on that show…”
In 1965, Bob Dylan recorded “Like a Rolling Stone” in his first “electric session” for his album “Highway 61 Revisited” at Columbia Studios in New York. Three decades later, The Rolling Stones covered the tune.
In 1966, The Beatles album, “Yesterday and Today” is released by Capitol in the controversial “butcher” sleeve, with the Beatles smiling amongst a group of decapitated baby dolls. The original photo quickly became a problem for Capitol, so it was pulled and replaced by a more conventional cover.
In 1967, “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, The first rock music festival was held when more than 50,000 fans attended an event in Monterey, California.
In 1968, R.C., “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Think” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Yummy Yummy Yummy” by Ohio Express peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Here Comes The Judge” by Shorty Long entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1968, “Susie Q” single by Creedence Clearwater Revival was released
In 1968, The Beatlesʹ announce the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as a public mistake at a press conference in New York.
In 1968, ARETHA FRANKLIN HAS THE NUMBER-ONE R&B HIT “THINK” starts a three week run atop Billboardʹs R&B chart
In 1969, Kind of the “Crossfire” of its day, “Congressional Report” premieres on NBC, with Bill Monroe moderating a two-on-two, issue-in-the-news debate among four congressmen.
In 1969, “Hee Haw” made its prime-time debut on CBS-TV, replacing the controversial “Smothers Brothers” show. The cast includes: Buck Owens, Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl and Grandpa Jones, among others. The first guests: Charley Pride and Loretta Lynn. CBS canceled it while still hot in 1971 in a purge of rural programming; Hee Haw thrived in syndication for over 20 more years. “Hee Haw” was a COUNTRY and WESTERN comedy and music show that borrowed from the rapid-fire production style of NBCʹs “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In.”
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL JIM CROCE (“YOU DONʹT MESS AROUND WITH JIM”, “OPERATOR”) is the host. Guests include LITTLE ANTHONY, WISHBONE ASH, SAVOY BROWN, BOBBY WOMACK, SHAWN PHILLIPS
In 1973, “American Graffiti” (Motion Picture) opened in New York City, which was a nostalgic recreation of West Coast adolscent life in 1962; it was released nationwide August 1. This nostalgia based movie features some of Hollywoodʹs wisest use of Rock and Roll. Backing the story is a generous amount of original 50s and early 60s hit songs. And, talking about talent, GEORGE LUCAS' cast includes stars to be including RON HOWARD, HARRISON FORD, RICHARD DREYFUS, CINDY WILLIAMS. It also proves to be a trendsetter, spurring a major revival of Rock and Roll OLDIES, over 40 which are featured on its best selling Soundtrack album.
In 1973, “There Goes Rhymin' Simon” album by Paul Simon was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1966, "Assault on a Queen" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Duel at Diablo" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Munster, Go Home!" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Stagecoach" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "The Dirty Dozen" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "The Strawberry Statement" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Stuart Hagmann (director); Israel Horovitz (screenplay); Bruce Davison, Kim Darby, Bud Cort, Andrew Parks, Kristina Holland, Bob Balaban, Greta Pope, Danny Goldman, Booker Bradshaw, James Coco, James Simon Kunen, Kristin Van Buren, Murray MacLeod; Comedy; Drama
In 1971, "Fortune and Men's Eyes" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Harvey Hart (director); John Herbert (screenplay); Wendell Burton, Michael Greer, Danny Freedman, Hugh Webster, Zooey Hall, Larry Perkins, James Barron, Tom Harvey, Jan Granik, Kirk McColl, Vance Davis, Robert Goodier, Lázaro Pérez; Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films; Ulu Grosbard (director/screenplay); Herb Gardner (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Barbara Harris, Jack Warden, David Burns, Dom DeLuise, Gabriel Dell, Betty Walker, Rose Gregorio, Regina Baff, David Galef, Rudy Bond, Josip Elic, Herbie Faye, James Hall, Shel Silverstein, Candice Azzara, Sidney Armus, Dr. Hook, Anthony Marciona, Ed Zimmermann, Amy Levitt, Joe Sicari, Sherry Rooney, Robyn Millan, Walter Hyman Jr.; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1973, "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" was released by 20th Century Fox / APJAC Productions; J. Lee Thompson (director); John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington (screenplay); Roddy McDowall, Claude Akins, Natalie Trundy, Severn Darden, Lew Ayres, Paul Williams, John Huston, Austin Stoker, Noah Keen, Richard Eastham, France Nuyen, Paul Stevens, John Landis, Heather Lowe, Bobby Porter, Michael Stearns, Cal Wilson, Pat Cardi; Sci-Fi
In 1973, "Idaho Transfer" was released by Cinemation Industries / Pando Company; Peter Fonda (director); Thomas Matthiesen (screenplay); Keith Carradine, Kelley Bohanon, Kevin Hearst, Caroline Hildebrand, Ted D'Arms, Judy Motulsky, Dale Hopkins, Fred Seagraves, Joe Newman, Susan Kelly, Meridith Hull, Roy B. Ayers, Kim Casper, Debbie Scott, Devin Burke, Earl Crabb; Sci-Fi
In 1973, "Interval" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Euro-American Films; Daniel Mann (director); Gavin Lambert (screenplay); Merle Oberon, Robert Wolders, Claudio Brook, Ross Conway, Britt Leach, Peter von Zerneck; Romantic; Drama
In 1973, "The Legend of Hell House" was released by 20th Century Fox / Academy Pictures Corporation; John Hough (director); Richard Matheson (screenplay); Pamela Franklin, Roddy McDowall, Clive Revill, Gayle Hunnicutt, Roland Culver, Peter Bowles, Michael Gough; Gothic; Supernatural; Horror
In 1968, “Apologize” by Ed Ames peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Sign The Paper” by Jimmy Delphs peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)” by The Temptations peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Got You Babe” by Etta James peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's Over” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Shy Violet” by The Mills Brothers peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Think” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “United” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Don't Know What You Mean To Me” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Joe Simon peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Brooklyn Roads” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Climb Every Mountain” by Hesitations peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Does Your Mama Know About Me” by Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Helule Helule” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Got You Babe” by Etta James peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Like To Get To Know You” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lili Marlene” by Al Martino peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “May I Take A Giant Step (Into Your Heart)” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Shy Violet” by The Mills Brothers peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Please Stay” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Some Of Shelly's Blues” by The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)” by The Temptations peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Quando M'Innamoro” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Where Is Tomorrow” by Cilla Black peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Ain't Goin' Nowhere” by The Byrds peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “La felicidad” by Digno Garcia peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sister Theresa's East Side Orphanage” by The Buffoons peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Delilah” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jennifer Eccles” by The Hollies peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jennifer Juniper” by Donovan peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pictures Of Matchstick Men” by Status Quo peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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