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The Sunshine Generation Datebook (1964-1973) for July 31

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In 1964, The American space probe Ranger Seven reached the moon, transmitting pictures back to Earth before crashing onto the lunar surface.

In 1965, R.C., “Whatʹs New Pussycat?” by Tom Jones peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Julia hypnotized Maggie, who then forgot everything that happened while she was missing.

In 1968, Popular sitcom “Dadʹs Army” began airing on BBC1 in the UK

In 1968, R.C., “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1970, In order to fulfill a contractual obligation, The Rolling Stones deliver a blues record (sorry, I canʹt mention the title, itʹs too obscene) to Decca Records. This freed them to form Rolling Stones Records.

In 1970, “The Huntley-Brinkley Report” came to an end after nearly 14 years as co-anchor Chet Huntley signed off for the last time; the broadcast was renamed “NBC Nightly News.”

In 1971, R.C., “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by Fortunes peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Sooner Or Later” by Grass Roots peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Youʹve Got A Friend” by James Taylor peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, The 1970 Rolling Stones documentary “Gimme Shelter” premiered at the Rialto Cinema in London. The film followed the band on their 1969 tour, including the infamous concert in Northern California at Altamont Speedway. Organizers of the event placed the Hellʹs Angels in charge of security around the stage. The Angels beat up spectators and killed at least one person who allegedly pulled a gun. The film records the Stones watching the concert footage and reflecting on the incident.

In 1972, The group Chicago receives a gold record by the RIAA for its first number one album, “Chicago V.” One of the songs, “Saturday in the Park,” reaches number three in September.

In 1972, AT THE MOVIES “NAPOLEAN AND SAMANTHA” (Michael Douglas, Will Geer, Jodie Foster -in her film debut- and Johnny Whittaker)

In 1966, "The War of the Gargantuas" opened in theaters in Japan

In 1968, "5 Card Stud" was released by Paramount Pictures; Henry Hathaway (director); Dean Martin, Robert Mitchum, Inger Stevens; Western; Mystery

In 1968, "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1970, "Move" was released by 20th Century Fox / Berman-Century Productions; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Joel Lieber, Stanley Hart (screenplay); Elliott Gould, Paula Prentiss, Genevieve Waite, John Larch, Joe Silver, Graham Jarvis, Ron O'Neal, Garrie Bean, David Burns, Richard Bull, Richard Benedict, Mae Questel, Aly Wassil, John Wheeler, Rudy Bond, Yvonne d'Angers, Amy Thomson, Roger Bowen, Stanley Adams, Jeannie Berlin, Otto Waldis; Comedy

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “Ain't That Love” by The Four Tops peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Around The Corner” by The Duprees peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Bright Lights, Big City” by Sonny James peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Cara Mia” by Jay and The Americans peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Crazy About The La La La” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Darling Take Me Back” by Lenny Welch peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Forget Domani” by Connie Francis peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Forget Domani” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Get It On” by Chase peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Gonna Be Alright Now” by Gayle McCormick peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “He's So Fine” by Jody Miller peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again” by The Fortunes peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hill Where The Lord Hides” by Chuck Mangione peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm A Believer” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “It's About Time” by Dillards peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Love Means (You Never Have To Say You're Sorry)” by Sounds Of Sunshine peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Nobody Knows What's Goin' On” by The Chiffons peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “One Way Ticket” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Over and Over” by Delfonics peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Rainy Jane” by Davy Jones peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Seein' The Right Love Go Wrong” by Jack Jones peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “She Didn't Do Magic” by Lobo peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Sitting In The Park” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Sooner Or Later” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Summer Sand” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Too Many Rivers” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Trains and Boats and Planes” by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “What's New Pussycat?” by Tom Jones peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “When My Little Girl Is Smiling” by Steve Alaimo peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “When You Get Right Down To It” by Ronnie Dyson peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Yes, I'm Ready” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “You've Got A Friend” by James Taylor peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ⛵ “Don't Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “A Summer Prayer For Peace” by The Archies peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Change Partners” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Double Barrel” by Dave and Ansel Collins peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Follow Me” by Mary Travers peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Like It Like That” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Was Wondering / Where Evil Grows” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm The Only One” by Lobo peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I've Got To Have You” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Isle Of Saint Jean” by Gene MacLellan peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It's Just A Little Bit Too Late” by Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Little Liar” by Terry Black peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Marie” by The Bachelors peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Meeting Over Yonder” by The Impressions peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mr. Big Stuff” by Jean Knight peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Oo Wee Baby, I Love You” by Fred Hughes peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Six Days Of Paper Ladies” by Humphrey and The DT's peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” by The Stylistics peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Theme From 'Harlow' (Lonely Girl)” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wait For The Miracle” by Thecycle peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “What The World Needs Now Is Love” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Wild Horses” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, 😉🤣 “Goodbye” by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “In The Middle Of Nowhere” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Leap Up and Down (Wave Your Knickers In The Air)” by St. Cecilia peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Let My Name Be Sorrow” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Let The Water Run Down” by P.J. Proby peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “That's The Way Love Goes” by Charles Dickens peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “This World Is Not My Home” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tom-Tom Turnaround” by New World peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tonight” by The Move peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, 😉 “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, 😉🤣 “(Do) The Hucklebuck / I Ran All The Way Home” by Brendan Bowyer peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” by Sammi Smith peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Don't Know How To Love Him” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “She's So Fine / Old Oak Tree” by The Easybeats peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Stingray” by The Shadows peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Wonderful World” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, ⛵ “Don't Pull Your Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Colours” by Donovan peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Got LIVE If You Want It!” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I'm Alive” by The Hollies peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Il silenzio - Abschiedsmelodie” by Nini Rosso peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “La danse de Zorba” by Duo Acropolis peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Price Of Love” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Virgin” by Brainbox peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, 😉 “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Blue Blue Day” by The Spotnicks peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I'm Alive” by The Hollies peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “I Did What I Did For Maria” by Tony Christie peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lady Rose” by Mungo Jerry peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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