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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for August 8

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In 1964, 08 x 08 = 64

In 1966, Beatles Records were banned in South Africa after John Lennonʹs infamous remark about the group being more popular than Jesus Christ.

In 1966, The Beatlesʹ singles “Eleanor Rigby” / “Yellow Submarine” was released in the USA

In 1966, The Beatlesʹ “Revolver” LP was released in the U.S.A.

In 1968, Richard M. Nixon was nominated for president as the Republican national convention in Miami Beach, Florida. Later that day, Nixon selected Maryland Governor Spiro T. Agnew to be his running mate.

In 1969, Photographer Iain Macmillan took the iconic photo of The Beatles that would appear on the cover of their album “Abbey Road.”

In 1970, Creedence Clearwater Revivalʹs “Looking Out My Back Door” was released.

In 1970, R.C., “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine (part 1)” by James Brown peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Signed, Sealed, Delviered Iʹm Yours” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “Tighter, Tighter” by Alive and Kicking peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Ray Stevens Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.

In 1971, Woodsy Owl, Symbol Character, Give a Hoot, Donʹt Pollute.

In 1972, “Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles 'live'” album by Carlos Santana and Buddy Miles was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1973, On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) continued to pop pills before picking up Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) so they could go watch the eclipse.

In 1973, "Heavy Traffic" was released by American International Pictures / Steve Krantz Productions; Ralph Bakshi (director/screenplay); Joseph Kaufmann, Beverly Hope Atkinson, Frank de Kova, Terri Haven, Mary Dean Lauria, Charles Gordone, Jim Bates, Jacqueline Mills, Lillian Adams, Peter Hobbs, Candy Candido; Live-Action; Animation; Adult; Drama

In 1973, "The Stone Killer" was released by Columbia Pictures / De Laurentiis International Manufacturing / Company S.p.A.; Michael Winner (director); Gerald Wilson (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Martin Balsam, David Sheiner, Norman Fell, Ralph Waite, Paul Koslo, Stuart Margolin, Jack Colvin, John Ritter; Action; Thriller

In 1973, "White Lightning" was released by United Artists; Joseph Sargent (director); William W. Norton (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Billingsley, Ned Beatty, Bo Hopkins, Matt Clark, Louise Latham, Diane Ladd, R.G. Armstrong, Conlan Carter, Dabbs Greer, John Steadman, Laura Dern, Lincoln Demyan, Iris Korn, Stephanie Burchfield, Barbara Muller; Action

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

In 1964, “Al-Di-La” by Ray Charles Singers peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Angelito” by René and René peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Bama Lama Bama Loo” by Little Richard peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Black Hands and White Cotton” by Caboose peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Drop By My Place” by Carl Carlton peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine” by James Brown peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Believe” by The Bachelors peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Like It Like That” by The Miracles peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Wanna Love Him So Bad” by Jelly Beans peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I'm Into Something Good” by Earl-Jean peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “It's Your Life” by Andy Kim peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Maybe” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “One Piece Topless Bathing Suit” by The Rip Chords peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Paper Mache” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Save Your Sugar For Me” by Tony Joe White peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Shout” by Lulu and The Luvvers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Silly Ol' Summertime” by New Christy Minstrels peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sunny” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Tell Me (You're Coming Back)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Thank You Baby” by The Shirelles peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tighter, Tighter” by Alive and Kicking peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Westbound #9” by Flaming Ember peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You're My Remedy” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “You're No Good” by The Swingin' Blue Jeans peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “A Tear Fell” by Ray Charles peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Are You Ready?” by Pacific Gas and Electric peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Destiny” by José Feliciano peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Doctor Tom” by Freedom peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Like It Like That” by The Miracles peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “If Johnny Comes Marching Hone” by Goliath peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “No Arms Can Ever Hold You” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Nobody I Know” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “O-o-h Child” by Five Stairsteps peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Pearl” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Silver Bird” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Steal Away” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Top Down Time” by Rockaways peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Try It Baby” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Under The Boardwalk” by The Drifters peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1970, 😉 “Lola” by The Kinks peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Call Up The Groups” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, 😉🤣 “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “A Song Of Joy (Himno A La Alegria)” by Miguel Rios peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Handy Man” by Del Shannon peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Happiness” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'll Say Forever My Love” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Lady D'Arbanville” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Love Like A Man” by Ten Years After peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “On The Beach” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Someday We're Gonna Love Again” by The Searchers peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Spanish Harlem” by Sounds Incorporated peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Where Are You Going To My Love” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, “Hello, Dolly!” by Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Liv Maessen peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “The Rhythm Of Life” by Diana Ross, The Supremes and The Temptations peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, 😉 “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Adiós corazón” by The Shoes peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “De meiden van de kermis” by Ciska Peters peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Lady D'Arbanville” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Midnight” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tickatoo” by Dizzy Man's Band peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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