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In 1965, “Whatʹs New, Pussycat?” premieres. The screwball comedy starring Peter OʹToole and Peter Sellers later earns a Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, thanks partly to Tom Jonesʹs pelvis-pounding performance of the title tune.
In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG Guests: BYRDS (“MR. TAMBOURINE MAN”), KINGSMEN (“LOUIE LOUIE”), BILLY PRESTON (“HEY HEY HEY”), WILLIE NELSON and Grouchoʹsdaughter MELINDA MARX (“IS THAT WHAT I GOT FOR THE HOUSE”)
In 1966, R.C., “Paperback Writer” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1966, “TIGER BEAT” FOR JULY '66 Featured cover photos: MICK JAGGER, MARK LINDSAY; Starting this issue, Tiger Beat adds MOD MAGAZINE (“entirely edited in England”); plus “The Story the WALKER BROS. donʹt talk about”; BURT WARD exclusive at-home pictures.
In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin (ah-LEKʹ-say koh-SEEʹ-gihn) held the first of two meetings in Glassboro, New Jersey. They agreed not to let anything happen that would lead their two countries into nuclear war.
In 1967, Soul singer Aretha Franklin recorded “Chain of Fools”.
In 1967, Arthur Conley receives a gold record for his first hit, “Sweet Soul Music”.
In 1967, Who bassist John Entwistle married Alison Wise.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) entered the door to the old house in her dream and found an apparently dead Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) on the floor.
In 1969, Joe Frazier beats Jerry Quarry in the eighth round at Madison Square Garden for the heavyweight boxing title recognized by New York and several other states.
In 1970, “The Red Skelton Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS, moved to NBC.
In 1970, Chubby Checker is arrested after police in Niagara Falls discover marijuana and other drugs in his car.
In 1971, “Shaft” starring Isaac Hayes opened in some movie theaters.
In 1972, The infamous conversation between President Nixon and White House chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, concerning the Watergate break-in, occurred. 18½-minutes of the White House tape was later erased. They agreed on a plan to use the C.I.A. to obstruct the F.B.I.'s Watergate break-in investigation. Revelation of the tape recording of this conversation sparked Nixonʹs resignation in 1974.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “David Carradine of Kung Fu”. Other Articles: David Carradine, Lola Falana
In 1973, R.C., “Rubber Bullets” by 10cc peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1973, The last person drafted into the U.S. Armed Forces prior to the expiration of the Selective Service Act was Dwight Eliott Stone. Stone got the call from Uncle Sam on this day.
In 1973, The number one selling album: is “LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD” from GEORGE HARRISON includes “GIVE ME LOVE (GIVE ME PEACE ON EARTH).” It replaces another ex-Beatle at the top of the charts: PAUL McCARTNEYʹs “RED ROSE SPEEDWAY.”
In 1973, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: THREE DOG NIGHT (“SHAMBALA”, “JOY TO THE WORLD”, “BLACK AND WHITE”)
In 1964, "A Shot in the Dark" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Genghis Khan" film was released in theaters in the U.S.
In 1965, "The Hallelujah Trail" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Harlow" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Von Ryan's Express" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Willy McBean and his Magic Machine" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "The Happiest Millionaire" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "Kelly's Heroes" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Katzka-Loeb Productions / Avala Film / The Warriors Company; Brian G. Hutton (director); Troy Kennedy Martin (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor, Donald Sutherland, Gavin MacLeod, Stuart Margolin, Jeff Morris, Richard Davalos, Perry Lopez, Tom Troupe, Dean Stanton, Len Lesser, David Hurst, Dee Pollock, George Savalas, Karl-Otto Alberty, Ross Elliott, Sandy Kevin, Paul Picerni, Rayford Barnes, John Landis, Joe Mantell, Yves Montand, Hal Buckley, Dick Balduzzi, Gene Collins, Fred Pearlman, Michael Clark, George Fargo, John Heller, Shepherd Sanders; War; Comedy; Drama
In 1971, "Le Mans" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films; Lee H. Katzin (director); Harry Kleiner (screenplay); Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch, Elga Andersen, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Luc Merenda, Louise Edlind, Angelo Infanti, Carlo Cecchi, Fred Haltiner, Christopher Waite, Jean-Claude Bercq, Michele Scalera, Gino Cassani, Alfred Bell; Action, Adventure, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Man and Boy" was released by Columbia Pictures / J. Cornelius Crean Films Inc. / Jemmin Inc.; E.W. Swackhamer (director); Harry Essex, Oscar Saul (screenplay); Bill Cosby, Gloria Foster, Leif Erickson, George Spell, Douglas Turner Ward, John Anderson, Henry Silva, Dub Taylor, Yaphet Kotto, Shelley Morrison, Richard Bull, Robert Lawson, Jason Clark, Fred Graham, Jack Owens; Western, Adventure, Crime, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Wild Rovers" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Geoffrey Productions; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); William Holden, Ryan O'Neal, Karl Malden, Joe Don Baker, Tom Skerritt, James Olson, Lynn Carlin, Leora Dana, Victor French, Rachel Roberts, Moses Gunn, Sam Gilman, Charles Gray, Bill Bryant, Jack Garner, Mary Jackson, William Lucking, Ed Bakey, Ted Gehring, Alan Carney, Lee de Broux, Bennie Dobbins, Bruno VeSota, Dick Crockett, Phyllis Douglas, Ed Parker; Western; Live Action
In 1972, "Ben" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Bing Crosby Productions; Phil Karlson (director); Gilbert Ralston (screenplay); Lee Harcourt Montgomery, Joseph Campanella, Arthur O'Connell, Rosemary Murphy, Meredith Baxter, Paul Carr, Kenneth Tobey, James Luisi, Lee Paul, Norman Alden, Scott Garrett, Ric Drasin, Bruce Davison, Kaz Garas, Richard Van Vleet, Arlen Stuart, Ben Crowe, St. Benjamin; Horror
In 1973, “I'm Doin' Fine Now” by New York City peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby” by Barry White peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Free Electric Band” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Daisy A Day” by Jud Strunk peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ghostrider In The Sky” by Popcorn peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hey Girl” by Paul Anka peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lady Run, Lady Hide” by April Wine peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Love” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Playground In My Mind” by Clint Holmes peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Superdad” by Bill King peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Thank You” by Abraham's Children peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “With A Child's Heart” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Goodbye Is Just Another Word” by The New Seekers peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Groover” by T. Rex peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby” by Barry White peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rubber Bullets” by 10cc peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sweet Illusion” by Junior Campbell peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Daniel / Skyline Pigeon” by Elton John peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Get Down / A Very Extraordinary Sort Of Girl” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Fiesta (Let The Sun Shine In The Water)” by Andy Star peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let's Go Together” by The Cats peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sad Day” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Were My Friend” by Chi Coltrane peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Love” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Solen skinner alltid der du helst vil være” by Stein Ingebrigtsen peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hell Raiser” by The Sweet peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Immer wieder sonntags” by Cindy and Bert peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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