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In 1966, The Supremes releasd the single “You Canʹt Hurry Love”
In 1966, MONKEES RECORD “LAST TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE” Written by TOMMY BOYCE and BOBBY HART and destined to be the MONKEES first number one hit, the song is recorded on this date at RCA Studios in Los Angeles. MICKY DOLENZ sang lead on the final version, though Boyce and Hart actually had all four of the members try their hand at the song. Unfortunately these alternate takes were erased by Colgems records. “MARY MARY” was also done at this session. “(IʹM NOT YOUR) STEPPING STONE” was recorded the next day.
In 1966, Ted Williams and Casey Stengel were inducted into the Hall of Fame. WILLIAMS was the last player to hit over .400 and still holds the all-time record by reaching base on more than 48 percent of his trips to the plate. STENGEL managed teams to an unprecedented ten pennants and five world series. The five year waiting period was waived for Stengel who would turn 76 five days later.
In 1967, The Beatles took out an advertisement in the London Times urging the British government to legalize marijuana.
In 1968, On Peyton Place, Rodney Harrington (Ryan O'Neal) was brought into the emergency room following his motorcycle crash.
In 1970, Chicagoʹs “25 Or Six To Four” was released.
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Mayberry R.F.D. (BUDDY FOSTER, KEN BERRY, JACK DODSON, ARLENE GOLONKA)”. Other Articles: Love American Style, Juliet Mills
In 1970, R.C., “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by Carpenters peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The Carpenters topped the U.S. singles chart with their version of the Burt Bacharach and Hal David song.' It was their first disc to sell a million copies.
In 1970, R.C., “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young and Crazy Horse peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Song From M*A*S*H” by Al DeLory peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, “In The Summertime”, by Mungo Jerry entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1970, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: RARE EARTH (“GET READY” and “I KNOW IʹM LOSING YOU”)
In 1971, Doctor Christiaan Barnard transplanted two lungs and a heart into a man in Cape Town, South Africa. The operation was described as successful.
In 1973, "Badge 373" was released by Paramount Pictures; Howard W. Koch (director); Pete Hamill (screenplay); Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow, Eddie Egan, Felipe Luciano, Luis Avalos, Rose Ann Scamardella, Pete Hamill, Tracey Walter, Ric Mancini, Johnny Pacheco, Orestes Matacena, Jimmy Walker, Tina Cristiani, Marina Durell, Chico Martinez, Jose Duval, Louis Cosentino, Nubia Olivero, Sam Schacht, Edward F. Carey, "Big" Lee, Duane Morris, John Marriott, Joe Veiga, Mark Tendler, Robert Weil, Larry Appelbaum, Bob Farley, John Scanlon, Jimmy Archer, Mike O'Dowd, Robert Miano, Pompie Pomposello, Hector Troy, Miguel Alejandro, Harry Collazo, Damian Colon; Crime; Thriller
In 1973, "The Mackintosh Man" was released by Warner Bros. / Newman-Foreman Company; John Huston (director); Walter Hill, William Fairchild (screenplay); Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Michael Hordern, Nigel Patrick, Peter Vaughan, Roland Culver, Percy Herbert, Robert Lang, Leo Genn, Jenny Runacre, John Bindon, Hugh Manning, Wolfe Morris, Noel Purcell, Niall MacGinnis, Eddie Byrne, Shane Briant, Eric Mason, Nosher Powell, Donal McCann, Joe Lynch, Tom Irwin, Donald Webster, Keith Bell, Michael Poole, Dinny Powell, Douglas Robinson, Marcelle Castillo; Spy
In 1973, "No Sex Please, We're British" was released by Columbia Pictures; Cliff Owen (director); Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer (screenplay); Ronnie Corbett, Ian Ogilvy, Susan Penhaligon, Beryl Reid, Arthur Lowe, Michael Bates, Cheryl Hall, David Swift, Deryck Guyler, Valerie Leon, Margaret Nolan, Gerald Sim, John Bindon, Stephen Greif, Michael Robbins, Frank Thornton, Michael Ripper, Lloyd Lamble, Mavis Villiers, Sydney Bromley, Brian Wilde, Eric Longworth, Edward Sinclair, Fred Griffiths, Lucy Griffiths, Robin Askwith; Comedy
In 1970, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Apartment 21” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Baby Is There Something On Your Mind” by McKinley Travis peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Girls” by Major Lance peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hand Clapping Song” by Meters peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hey Harmonica Man” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Still Get Jealous” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let The Music Take Your Mind” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Share Your Love With Me” by Bobby 'Blue' Bland peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Steal Away” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Ferris Wheel” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Lights Of Tucson” by Jim Campbell peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Witch” by The Rattles peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Try It Baby” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Trying To Make A Fool Of Me” by Delfonics peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “When We Get Married” by The Intruders peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Little Bit Of Soap” by Paul Davis peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Song Of Joy (Himno A La Alegria)” by Miguel Rios peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Al-Di-La” by Ray Charles Singers peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Alone With You” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “As Long As I'm Sure Of You” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “As The Years Go By \ Days When We Are Free” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Boys In The Band” by Boys In The Band peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Can't You See That She's Mine” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Canned Ham” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Gimme Shelter” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Give A Woman Love” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Good Times” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Believe” by The Bachelors peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I've Got A Feeling” by Sands Of Time peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Larry” by The Allen Sisters peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mississippi” by John Phillips peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mr. Pride / Everywhere” by Pepper Tree peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Cried” by The Lettermen peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “She's My Girl” by Bobby Shafto peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Superman” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The End Of The Road” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You're My World” by Cilla Black peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tous les garçons et les filles” by Françoise Hardy peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let Us Pray Together” by Sandra and Andres peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Magical Mystery Morning” by The Cats peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mississippi” by John Phillips peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Oh, Lonesome Me” by Neil Young peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Please Sing A Song For Us” by Continental Uptight Band peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Quand les roses” by Adamo peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “What Kind Of Man” by Clover Leaf peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Zijn testament” by D.C. Lewis peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Husker du” by Gluntan peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “It's Over” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Long Tall Sally” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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