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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for August 12

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In 1964, Author Ian Fleming, who wrote the JAMES BOND novels on which the movie series is based, died in Canterbury, Kent, England at age 56.

In 1967, R.C., “A Girl Like You” by The Young Rascals peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Baby Youʹre A Rich Man” by The Beatles peaked at #34 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “My Mammy” (Al Jolsonʹs theme song) by The Happenings peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Soul Finger” by Bar-Kays peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Johnny Cash At San Quentin” album by Johnny Cash was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, R.C., “Schoolʹs Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ken Berryʹs Wow”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC. It was a summer series.

In 1972, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: JIM CROCE (“YOU DONʹT MESS AROUND WITH JIM”)

In 1964, "A House Is Not a Home" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, "The Patsy" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1970, "Lovers and Other Strangers" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures; Cy Howard (director); Joseph Bologna, David Zelag Goodman, Renée Taylor (screenplay); Bea Arthur, Bonnie Bedelia, Michael Brandon, Richard Castellano, Bob Dishy, Harry Guardino, Marian Hailey, Anne Jackson; Romantic; Comedy

In 1970, "Soldier Blue" was released by Embassy Pictures / Katzka-Loeb; Ralph Nelson (director); John Gay (screenplay); Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence, John Anderson, Jorge Rivero, Dana Elcar, Bob Carraway, Martin West, James Hampton, Mort Mills, Jorge Russek, Ralph Nelson; Western

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

In 1967, 😉 “My Mammy (Al Jolson's Theme Song)” by The Happenings peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, 🤔 “In The Ghetto” by Candi Staton peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Girl Like You” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Baby, You're A Rich Man Now” by The Beatles peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Cry Softly Lonely One” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Duncan” by Paul Simon peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Get The Message” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Gone” by Joey Heatherton peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Turn To Stone” by The Four Tops peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “In The Chapel In The Moonlight” by Dean Martin peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonesome Road” by The Four Seasons (as Wonder Who?) peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Shoot Your Shot” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soul Finger” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Southbound Train” by David Crosby and Graham Nash peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There Must Be A Way” by Jimmy Roselli peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Washed Ashore (On A Lonely Island In The Sea)” by The Platters peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Where Is The Love” by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, 😉 “Starman” by David Bowie peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, ⛵ “The Happening” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Can't Get Hurt Any More” by Ginette Reno peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Day By Day” by Godspell peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Duncan” by Paul Simon peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “For Your Love” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Gone” by Joey Heatherton peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “How Do You Do? / The Land Of Milk and Honey” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hypnotized” by Linda Jones peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Take What I Want” by James and Bobby Purify peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Turn To Stone” by The Four Tops peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'm Coming Home” by Stories peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jackson” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jesahel” by The English Congregation peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Layla” by Derek and The Dominoes peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonely Drifter” by Pieces Of Eight peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonesome Road” by The Four Seasons (as Wonder Who?) peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Show Business” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sweet Inspiration” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Where Is The Love” by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Who Has The Answers” by Andy Kim peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You Really Got Me” by Thundermug peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Your Unchanging Love” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1972, 😉🤣 “School's Out” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bye Bye Baby” by Symbols peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Samson and Delilah” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)” by Scott McKenzie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Seaside Shuffle” by Terry Dactyl and The Dinosaurs peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Tallyman” by Jeff Beck peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Things Get Better” by Eddie Floyd peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Beautiful Sunday” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jackson” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pretty Girl / Heaven and Hell” by The Easybeats peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Theme From 'A New Love' (I Saw You Only Once)” by Davy Jones peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, 😉 “The Candy Man” by Sammy Davis, Jr. With The Mike Curb Congregation peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Another Day, Another Road” by Cuby and The Blizzards peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Gloria” by Them peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ich fang' für euch den Sonnenschein” by Tony Marshall peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “My Lady Of Spain” by The Classics peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Niemand heeft je ooit gezien” by Helga [NL] peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sing Along” by Mac and Katie Kissoon peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We're On Our Way” by Chris Hodge peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Could It Be Forever” by David Cassidy peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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