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In 1966, On Dark Shadows, after returning to her bedroom Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) noticed the letter she wrote earlier sitting on the bed, despite remembering putting it in the drawer.
In 1966, The Beatles are awarded a Gold Record for the LP Yesterday…And Today.
In 1967, Primo Carnera died. On this date in 1933, Carnera defeated Jack Sharkey to win the heavyweight championship of the world.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Robert Wagner of It Takes a Thief”. Other Articles: Gunsmoke, Goldie Hawn
In 1968, Pink Floydʹs “A Saucerful of Secrets” album was released. The same day, Pink Floyd performed a free concert in Londonʹs Hyde Park with Jethro Tull and pop poet Roy Harper opening.
In 1968, R.C., “Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me” by Tiny Tim peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, Tammy Wynette was at #1 on the US Country singles chart with "D-I-V-O-R-C-E." Written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, the song is a woman's perspective on the impending collapse of her marriage. The lyrics begin with an old parenting trick of spelling out words mothers and fathers hope their young children will not understand, they (the children) being not yet able to spell or comprehend the word's meaning. The original Tammy Wynette recording features in the films Five Easy Pieces and Brokeback Mountain.
In 1969, Shorty Long drowned when his boat capsizes off Sandwich Island in Ontario, Canada. He was 29 years old. Long did “Here Comes the Judge” as well as the origional version of “Devil With a Blue Dress.”
In 1970, NBC presented an evening of exciting TV with the award-winning “Liza Minelli Special”.
In 1971, Jerry Reed was at #1 on the US Country chart with, "When You're Hot, You're Hot", his most successful on the country charts peaking at #1 for five weeks.
In 1972, Robin Strasser aired for the final time as Rachel Davis Matthews Clark on Another World. Strasser's final line as Rachel was to Constance Ford's Ada about Rachel's husband, Ted Clark: "He won't talk to me." Ted and Rachel were officially divorced a year later with Victoria Wyndham playing the role of Rachel.
In 1973, Deep Purple played a concert in Japan, which was their final gig before Ian Gillan and Roger Glover departed the group.
In 1973, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “ONE LITTLE INDIAN” (James Garner, Vera Miles and farther down the credits, JODIE FOSTER)
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host: PAUL WILLIAMS; plus ELO, BREWER and SHIPLEY, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON and RITA COOLIDGE
In 1966, "A Fine Madness" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Walk, Don't Run" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1972, "The Candidate" was released by Warner Bros.; Michael Ritchie (director); Jeremy Larner (screenplay); Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvyn Douglas, Don Porter, Allen Garfield, Karen Carlson, Quinn Redeker, Michael Lerner, Kenneth Tobey, Jenny Sullivan, Gerald Hiken, Mike Barnicle, Broderick Crawford, George McGovern, Howard K. Smith, Hubert Humphrey, Alan Cranston, John V. Tunney, Terry McGovern, Natalie Wood, Sam Yorty, Jesse M. Unruh, Bill Stout, Morgan Upton, Christopher Pray, Joe Miksak, Tom Dahlgren, Leslie Allen, Van Amberg; Political; Crime; Dramas
In 1972, "Come Back, Charleston Blue" was released by Warner Bros.; Mark Warren (director); Peggy Elliott, Bontche Schweig (screenplay); Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Percy Rodriguez, Jonelle Allen, Minnie Gentry, Leonardo Cimino, Philip Michael Thomas, Peter Deanda, Maxwell Glanville, Dick Sabol, Toney Brealond, Tim Pelt, Marcia McBroom, Darryl Knibb, Joseph Ray, Adam Wade, Dorothi Fox; Crime; Comedy
In 1968, “America Is My Home” by James Brown peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Angel Of The Morning” by Merrilee Rush and The Turnabouts peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Back In Love Again” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Choo Choo Train” by The Box Tops peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Forget-Me Not” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Let Me Be Lonely” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Licking Stick - Licking Stick” by James Brown peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mountain Of Love” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Doctor” by Mary Wells peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Horse (Tune van de Veronica Drive-In-Show)” by Cliff Nobles and Company peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Young Birds Fly” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Apologize” by Ed Ames peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Choo Choo Train” by The Box Tops peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Harlem Lady” by Witness Inc. peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)” by The Temptations peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Randy” by The Happenings peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sleepy Joe” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 9 on the Canada 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 Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Don't Know What You Mean To Me” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Boy” by Lulu peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Time For Livin'” by The Association peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “If I Were A Carpenter” by The Four Tops peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “U.S. Male / Stay Away” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Year Is A Day” by Les Irresistibles peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1968, “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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