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In 1966, “Lil' Red Riding Hood” single by Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1967, ABC broadcast Dark Shadows in black and while for the final time. The episode was actually the first one taped in color but ABC aired it in black and white (a Friday episode). Having fainted at the sight of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid), Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) began to remember what happened to her. Before she could reveal Barnabas' vampiric activity, she was placed under a hypnotic spell by Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall).
In 1967, HOT NEW MOVIE: “BONNIE and CLYDE” Stars WARREN BEATTY and FAYE DUNANWAY in a tale of bankrobbers on the run.
In 1967, TVʹS “MALIBU U” Appearing: TURTLES (“HAPPY TOGETHER”, “YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN”), MARVIN GAYE (“AINʹT THAT PECULIAR”), LOU RAWLS (“WHEN LOVE GOES WRONG”), RICK NELSON (“SUZANNE ON A SUNDAY MORNING”), ROBIE PORTER
In 1972, It was declared “Cheech and Chong Day” in San Antonio, Texas, by the mayor. Their album “Big Bambu” was near the top of the U.S. album chart. The cityʹs mayor learns of the comic duoʹs pledge to donate a free concert to the winners of a local high schoolʹs voter-registration contest.
In 1973, George Lucasʹs “American Graffiti” motion picture set in the late summer of 1962 and featuring a soundtrack of 50s rock ʹn roll classics was officially released (it had a preview in June). It starred a whole bunch of actors who would later get jobs on TV and do more movie work; it featured Ron Howard who later went on to Happy Days and then directing many critically acclaimed movies, Richard Dreyfuss who was made a star, Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins (later Dynasty), Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley), Harrison Ford (Star Wars, Indiana Jones), Suzanne Somers (Threeʹs Company, Step By Step), Paul LeMat, Joe Spano, Mackenzie Phillips (One Day At A Time), Debralee Scott (Welcome Back Kotter), Susan Richardson (Eight Is Enough) and “Wolfman Jack” (Midnight Special).
In 1973, R.C., “Live And Let Die” by Wings peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Lord, Mr. Ford” by Jerry Reed peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and The Cryptkickers reentered the chart and peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Uneasy Rider” by Charlie Daniels peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, At a house party in the Bronx, 18-year-old DJ Kool Herc began extending the musical breaks of the records he was playing and speaking over the beat, marking the (unofficial) birth of hip-hop music.
In 1964, "Dogora" opened in theaters in Japan" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "The Hired Hand" was released by Universal Pictures / The Pando Company; Peter Fonda (director); Alan Sharp (screenplay); Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Verna Bloom, Severn Darden, Ann Doran, Ted Markland, Michael McClure, Robert Pratt, Rita Rogers, Owen Orr, Al Hopson, Megan Denver, Gray Johnson; Drama, Western; Live Action
In 1973, "American Graffiti" was released by Universal Pictures / Lucasfilm Ltd. / The Coppola Company; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack, Bo Hopkins, Manuel Padilla Jr., Harrison Ford, Lynne Marie Stewart, Terry McGovern, Kathleen Quinlan, Scott Beach, Jana Bellan, Susan Richardson, Kay Ann Kemper, Joe Spano, Debralee Scott, Suzanne Somers; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1973, 😉🤣 “Uneasy Rider” by The Charlie Daniels Band peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Darling Come Back Home” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Didn't I” by Sylvia peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hang Loose” by Mandrill peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sylvia” by Focus peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, 😉 “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, 😉🤣 “Roland The Roadie and Gertrude The Groupie” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Diamond Girl” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Blockbuster” by The Sweet peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Blue Feeling” by Snakeye peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy” by Bette Midler peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Searchin'” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Spending My Time” by Chad Allen peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Whole Lotta Your Love” by Lee Hurst peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Bad Bad Boy” by Nazareth peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hypnosis” by Mud peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Free Electric Band” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Leaving You / Time After Time” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Je t'aime (I Love You) / Last Tango in Paris” by Abigail peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kodachrome / Tenderness” by Paul Simon peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rings / Come Hear My Song” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Well Hello / Memories” by Yellowstone and Voice peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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