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In 1968, R.C., “Here Come Da Judge” by The Buena Vistas peaked at #88 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris peaked at number two on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it 25 years later into a tribute to “Jurassic Park”; clocking in at seven minutes and 20 seconds, it was the longest-playing record to ever hit the Billbaord Hot 100 chart; it held that honor until Dick Hyman Trioʹs “The Minotaur” (7:24) hit the Hot 100 chart in 1969.
In 1968, The Jeff Beck Group, featuring Rod Stewart as lead, made its U.S. debut at the Fillmore East in New York City. Lead singer Rod Stewart had a bad case of stage fright and hides behind a speaker cabinet through the first song.
In 1969, Blind Faith released its one and only album.
In 1970, Mike Dann resigned as senior vice-president of CBS to join the Childrenʹs Television Workshop — the “Sesame Street” people. Dann became the first major commercial TV industry leader to join forces with a non-commercial operation such as the CTW.
In 1970, President Nixon signed a measure changing the voting age from 21 to 18. The 26th Amendment, passed July 1, 1971, affirms.
In 1973, “Hollywoodʹs Talking”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” A rerun featuring EDGAR WINTER GROUP, DOOBIE BROTHERS, JIM CROCE
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts: BEE GEES (“RUN TO ME”, “IʹVE GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU”); plus WILSON PICKETT (“IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR”); STEVE MILLER BAND
In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed a pledge to try to avoid nuclear war.
In 1966, "Around the World Under the Sea" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Scandalous John" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Butler (director); Bill Walsh (screenplay); Brian Keith, Alfonso Arau, Michele Carey, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan, Simon Oakland, Bill Williams, Christopher Dark, Fran Ryan, Bruce Glover, Richard Hale, Jimmy Lydon, John Ritter, Iris Adrian, Larry D. Mann, Jack Raine, Booth Colman, Edward Faulkner, Bill Zuckert, John Zaremba, Benny Baker, Paul Koslo, William O'Connell, Sam Edwards, José Nieto; Comedy, Drama, Western; Live Action
In 1968, “A Man Without Love (Quando M'innamoro)” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ain't Nothin' But A House Party” by The Show Stoppers peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Bring A Little Lovin'” by Los Bravos peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Congratulations” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “How'd We Ever Get This Way” by Andy Kim peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Love You” by People peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Reach Out Of The Darkness” by Friend and Lover peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sweet Memories” by Andy Williams peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “This Guy's In Love With You” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time For Livin'” by The Association peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Valley Of The Dolls” by King Curtis peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Man Without Love (Quando M'innamoro)” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Funky Fever” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Wanna Live” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's My Time” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “It's Over” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love In Every Room” by Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ready, Willing and Able” by The American Breed peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Doctor” by Mary Wells peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Think” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time For Livin'” by The Association peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “United” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Unwind” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jumpin' Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Now” by Val Doonican peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Happy Song (Dum-Dum)” by Otis Redding peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “This Wheel's On Fire” by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and The Trinity peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pictures Of Matchstick Men” by Status Quo peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Man's Life” by The Shoes peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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