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In 1966, Comedian Lenny Bruce, whose raunchy brand of satire and dark humor landed him in trouble with the law and was not afraid, was found dead in his Los Angeles home; he was 40.
In 1967, James Law rides entire New York City subway in 22 hours 12 minutes.
In 1967, SEPTEMBER 1967'S “TIGER BEAT” On newsstands…with all DAVY JONES in the featured cover photo (but competing for attention are five small photos of MICKY DOLENZ on the top and right side of the cover). Inside: an article covering the MONTEREY POP FESTIVAL, praising the sets by JEFFERSON AIRPLANE, BIG BROTHER and THE HOLDING COMPANY, and JIMI HENDRIX; and noting that PETER TORK introduced LOU RAWLS and BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD to the crowd…Plus: features on KURT RUSSELL, ANGELA CARTWRIGHT
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, Walter Cronkite, and Howard K. Smith”. Other Articles: Diana Rigg, Hoganʹs Heroes
In 1968, R.C., “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Hello, I Love You” by The Doors peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The first Newport Pop Festival opens in Costa Mesa, California, to 100,000 people. Performers include Steppenwolf, Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead, and The Byrds.
In 1970, “Dinahʹs Place”, TV Talk Show starring Dinah Shore, debut on NBC.
In 1970, “NBC Nightly News” debuts.
In 1971, Paul McCartney formed a new band called Wings, his first group since the Beatles. Joining McCartney in the group were Denny Laine, formerly of The Moody Blues, Denny Seilwell and McCartneyʹs wife, Linda.
In 1971, Ringo Starr received a gold record by the RIAA for “It Donʹt Come Easy.” He wrote the tune himself.
In 1971, The yearling Secretariat was shod on his front feet for the first time and transferred to the Meadow training center for breaking.
In 1972, The U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host AL GREEN (“LETʹS STAY TOGETHER”, “TIRED OF BEING ALONE”) welcomes BOBBY WOMACK, STYLISTICS (“STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU”), LIVINGSTONE TAYLOR, FOGHAT
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Taped at UCLA: EAGLES (“TEQUILA SUNRISE”, “WITCHY WOMAN”); JIM CROCE (“I GOT A NAME”, “RAPID ROY”); MADRILL, MIKE BLOOMFIELD, DR. JOHN
In 1965, "You Must Be Joking!" was released in movie theaters in the U.K.
In 1966, "The Man Called Flintstone" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "This Property is Condemned" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Hang 'Em High" was released by United Artists; Ted Post (director); Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Ed Begley; Western
In 1968, "With Six You Get Eggroll" was released by Naho Productions; Howard Morris (director); Doris Day, Brian Keith, Pat Carroll; Comedy; Romantic
In 1970, "Ann and Eve (Sweden)" was released by Chevron Pictures / Jadran Film / Omega Film; Arne Mattsson (director); Ernest Hotch (screenplay); Gio Petré, Marie Liljedahl, Francisco Rabal; Erotic; Drama
In 1970, "Case for a Rookie Hangman (Czechoslovakia)" was released by Ústřendí půjčovna filmů / Filmové studio Barrandov; Pavel Juráček (director/screenplay); Lubomír Kostelka, Klára Jerneková, Milena Zahrynowská, Radovan Lukavský, Jiří Janda, Luděk Kopřiva, Miloš Vávra, Miroslav Macháček; Drama
In 1970, "Performance" was released by Warner Bros. / Goodtimes Enterprises; Donald Cammell (director/screenplay); Nicolas Roeg (director); James Fox, Mick Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, Michèle Breton, Ann Sidney, John Bindon, Stanley Meadows, Allan Cuthbertson, Anthony Morton, Johnny Shannon, Anthony Valentine, Kenneth Colley, John Sterland, Laraine Wickens; Crime; Drama
In 1972, "The New Centurions" was released by Columbia Pictures / Chartoff-Winkler Productions; Richard Fleischer (director); Stirling Silliphant (screenplay); George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson, Rosalind Cash, Erik Estrada, Clifton James, James B. Sikking, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Mittie Lawrence, Isabel Sanford, Carol Speed, Burke Byrnes, William Atherton, Ed Lauter, Dolph Sweet, Stefan Gierasch, Michael Lane, Roger E. Mosley, Charles H. Gray, Read Morgan, Michael DeLano, Pepe Serna, Hilly Hicks, Lieux Dressler, Kitten Natividad, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Anne Ramsey; Action; Crime; Drama
In 1973, "Blackenstein" was released by Prestige Pictures / Frisco Productions Limited; William A. Levey (director); Frank R. Saletri (screenplay); John Hart, Andrea King, Liz Renay, Don Brodie, Ivory Stone, Joe De Sue, Roosevelt Jackson, Nick Bolin, Karin Lind, Yvonne Robinson; Blaxploitation; Horror
In 1973, "The Neptune Factor" was released by 20th Century Fox; Daniel Petrie (director); Jack DeWitt (screenplay); Ben Gazzara, Yvette Mimieux, Walter Pidgeon, Ernest Borgnine, Donnelly Rhodes, Chris Wiggins, Michael J. Reynolds, Leslie Carlson, Stuart Gillard, David Yorston; Sci-Fi
In 1968, “Classical Gas” by Mason Williams peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hello, I Love You, Won't You Tell Me Your Name?” by The Doors peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Lover's Holiday” by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mrs. Bluebird” by Eternity's Children peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Never Going Back” by The Lovin' Spoonful peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pictures Of Matchstick Men” by Status Quo peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Send My Baby Back” by Freddie Hughes peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Two Bit Manchild” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Amen” by Otis Redding peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Can't You See Me Cry” by New Colony Six peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Take It So Hard” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Grazing In The Grass” by Hugh Masekela peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “He Gives Me Love (La La La)” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Make It Anymore” by Original Cast peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm A Midnight Mover” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jumpin' Jack Flash” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Just A Little Bit” by Blue Cheer peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Life” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “My Name Is Jack” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Remember Me” by Dee Depaul peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Turn On Your Love Light” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Walk On” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “With Pen In Hand” by Billy Vera peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Yours Until Tomorrow” by Vivian Reed peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Beggin'” by Timebox peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Gotta See Jane” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Last Night In Soho” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunshine Of Love” by Louis Armstrong peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Universal” by Small Faces peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Walk On” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Honest Papas Love Their Mamas Better” by Fats Domino peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Hurdy Gurdy Man” by Donovan peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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