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In 1964, R.C., “Beans In My Ears” by The Serendipity Singers peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Canʹt You See That Sheʹs Mine” by Dave Clark Five entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1966, Another World became the first daytime soap opera to make the transition to color broadcasts from black and white.
In 1966, Bell Telephone Laboratories demonstrated computer-animated movies.
In 1966, The Beatlesʹ “Yesterday”…and Today LP was released with a steamer truck in the cover in the U.S.A.
In 1968, Paul McCartney addresses a Capitol records sales conference in Los Angeles, and assures the label that while future BEATLES releases would visually carry the APPLE trademark, the product will still belong to CAPITOL under terms of their ten year agreement that began in 1967.
In 1969, COVER OF “TV GUIDE” JACKIE GLEASON (caricature by RONALD SEARLE)
In 1969, David Bowie signed with Mercury Records. 'Space Oddity' dropped out of the United Kingdom chart after one week, but returned after a week, climbing into the Top Five. Bowie would not release another hit until 1972.
In 1969, Guitarist Jimi Hendrix earned the biggest paycheck ever paid to the time for a single concert appearance. Hendrix was paid $125,000 to appear for a single set at the Newport Jazz Festival near Los Angeles.
In 1969, In Grateful Dead History: Aoxomoxoa is released
In 1969, The three day Newport '69 Festival starts in Northridge, California. 150,000 make it to hear Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, CCR, Ike and Tina Turner, Jethro Tull, The Rascals, Steppenwolf and others. Hendrix receives $125,000 for his appearance, at the time it was the highest fee ever paid to a single rock act for a single appearance.
In 1970, “The Ray Stevens Show”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.
In 1973, Dick Clarkʹs “American Bandstand” celebrated its 20th anniversary with a show that featured Little Richard, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Cheech and Chong, and Three Dog Night.
In 1972, "The Assassination of Trotsky (U.K.)" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica / Compagnia Internazionale Alessandra Cinematografica / Cinétel; Joseph Losey (director); Nicholas Mosley (screenplay); Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese, Luigi Vannucchi, Jean Desailly, Simone Valère, Duilio Del Prete, Jack Betts, Michael Forest, Claudio Brook, Joshua Sinclair, Giorgio Albertazzi; Historical; Thriller
In 1973, "A Touch of Class" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Brut Productions; Melvin Frank (director/screenplay); Jack Rose (screenplay); George Segal, Glenda Jackson, Paul Sorvino, Hildegarde Neil, K Callan, Cec Linder, Lisa Vanderpump, Michael Elwyn, Mary Barclay, Nadim Sawalha, Eve Karpf, David de Keyser, Timothy Carlton, Stuart Damon, David Healy, Donald Hewlett, John Sterland, Ian Thompson, Gaye Brown, Samantha Weysom; Romantic; Comedy
In 1973, "O Lucky Man!" was released by Warner Bros.; Lindsay Anderson (director); David Sherwin (screenplay); Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe, Helen Mirren, Graham Crowden, Dandy Nichols, Peter Jeffrey, Mona Washbourne, Philip Stone, Mary MacLeod, Wallas Eaton, Warren Clarke, Bill Owen, Michael Medwin, Vivian Pickles, Geoffrey Palmer, Christine Noonan, Geoffrey Chater, Anthony Nicholls, James Bolam, Brian Glover, Brian Pettifer, Edward Judd, Alan Price, Jeremy Bulloch, Ben Aris, Margot Bennett, Anna Dawson, Lindsay Anderson; Comedy; Drama; Fantasy
In 1973, "One Little Indian" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Bernard McEveety (director); Harry Spalding (screenplay); James Garner, Vera Miles, Pat Hingle, John Doucette, Morgan Woodward, Andrew Prine, Robert Pine, Bruce Glover, Ken Swofford, Jay Silverheels, Jodie Foster, Walter Brooke, Hal Baylor, Terry Wilson, Paul Sorensen, Read Morgan, Richard Hale, Jim Davis, Clay O'Brien, Rudy Diaz, John C. Flinn III, Lois Red Elk; Western; Comedy
In 1973, "Shaft in Africa" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Guillermin (director); Stirling Silliphant (screenplay); Richard Roundtree, Frank Finlay, Vonetta McGee, Neda Arnerić, Marne Maitland, Spiros Focás, Jacques Herlin, Frank McRae, Nadim Sawalha, Thomas Baptiste, Glynn Edwards, Cy Grant, Jacques Marin, Aldo Sambrell, James E. Myers, Debebe Eshetu, Jho Jhenkins, Willie Jonah, Adolfo Lastretti, Zenebech Tadesse, A.V. Falana, Jon Chevron, Nik Zaran; Blaxploitation; Action; Crime
In 1973, "Showdown" was released by Universal Pictures; George Seaton (director); Theodore Taylor (screenplay); Rock Hudson, Dean Martin, Susan Clark, Donald Moffat, John McLiam, Vic Mohica, Ed Begley Jr., Charles Baca, Jackson Kane, Ben Zeller, John Richard Gill, Philip L. Mead, Rita Rogers, Raleigh Gardenhire, Dan Boydston; Western
In 1970, “And My Heart Sang” by Brenda and The Tabulations peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Another Cup Of Coffee” by Brook Benton peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Dear Ann” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Diane” by The Bachelors peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Everybody Knows” by Steve Lawrence peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Friends” by Feather peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “He Loves Me All The Way” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hey, Mister Sun” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Don't Wanna Be A Loser” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Wanna Be Loved” by Dean and Jean peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If My Heart Could Speak” by The Manhattans peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Long and Lonesome Road” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Dreams” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Night Time Is The Right Time” by Carla Thomas and Rufus Thomas peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Rock Me Baby” by B.B. King peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Rules Of Love” by The Orlons peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Didn't Know (She Kept On Talking)” by Dee Dee Warwick peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sweet Feeling” by Candi Staton peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tears and Roses” by Al Martino peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me Why” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “That Same Old Feeling” by The Fortunes peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The French Song (Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux montagnes)” by Lucille Starr peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The World Of Lonely People” by Anita Bryant peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Today” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Too Late To Turn Back Now” by Brook Benton peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, 😉 “Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “(You've Got Me) Dangling On A String” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Bad To Me” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cecelia” by Sweet Henry peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cinnamon Girl” by Gentrys peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Good Morning Freedom” by Blue Mink peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Goodbye” by Mercy Brothers peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “If You Believe In Love” by Tee Set peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Into The Mystic” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Just Once More” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Kick That Little Foot, Sally Ann” by Round Robin peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Killer Joe” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Move Me O Wondrous” by The Charles Singers peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Not Fade Away” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Open Up My Heart” by The Dells peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “People” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sometimes We're Up” by The Collectors peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sugar and Spice” by The Searchers peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sympathy” by Rare Bird peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tall Cool One” by The Wailers peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tears and Roses” by Al Martino peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Letter” by Joe Cocker With Leon Russell peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Long and Winding Road” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Today” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Yesterday's Gone” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cottonfields” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hello, Dolly!” by Kenny Ball peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Here I Go Again” by The Hollies peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Love Being In Love With You” by Adam Faith peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Will Survive” by Arrival peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Kentucky Rain” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Guy” by Mary Wells peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Marie” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Shout” by Lulu and The Luvvers peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Green Manalishi” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “My Guy” by Mary Wells peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Finale Europa Cup 1970 Feyenoord - Celtic” by Wim Hoogendoorn and Theo Koomen peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Mockin' Bird Hill” by The Migil 5 peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Question” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Shoeshine Boy” by The Humblebums peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Three O'Clock Flamingo Street” by David McWilliams peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “What's Going On” by Taste peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mademoiselle Ninette” by The Soulful Dynamics peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Seeker” by The Who peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wo hast du denn die schönen blauen Augen her” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Juliet” by The Four Pennies peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're My World” by Cilla Black peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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