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In 1965, “Iʹm Henry The VIII, I Am” single by Hermanʹs Hermits was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1966, “The Patty Duke Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1967, “F Troop”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Johnny Carson”. Other Articles: The Prisoner
In 1968, R.C., “Light My Fire” by Jose Feliciano peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Sunshine Of Your Love” by The Cream peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Vanilla Fudge reentered the chart and peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Samson And Goliath”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1968, “The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show”; TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1968, Creamʹs “Fresh Cream” enters the LP chart. It contains the hit single, “Sunshine Of Your Love.”
In 1969, “Gentle Ben”, TV Adventure; last aired on CBS.
In 1969, “King Kong”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1969, “The Super 6”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.
In 1969, Boxer Rocky Marciano died in the crash of a small airplane in Iowa, one day short of his 46th birthday.
In 1969, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: SAM and DAVE (“BROWN SUGAR”, “THAT WICKED OLD SUN”)
In 1969, Morganna, a well-endowed fan dressed in a mini dress, jumps onto the Atlanta Stadium field and kisses Clete Boyer on the cheek while standing in the batterʹs box. The Braves third baseman then promptly ends a one-for-17 slump with an RBI single and goes on an eight-for-15 tear.
In 1970, The first computer chess tourney opens in New York City.
In 1970, “In The Summertime” single by Mungo Jerry was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” album by Joe Cocker was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, “The Bill Cosby Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.
In 1972, American super swimmer Mark Spitz wraps up the Olympic butterfly double with a world record 54.27 in the 100m in Munich, having already won the 200m in world record time 2:00.70.
In 1973, George Forman beat Roman in the first heavyweight championship fight in Japan.
In 1973, Famed Hollywood Director JOHN FORD, who specialized in classic westerns including “RIO GRANDE”, “THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALENCE”, “HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY” and “SHE WORE A YELLOW RIBBON”, as well as “THE GRAPES OF WRATH” and “THE QUIET MAN” dies at age 78.
In 1973, “GOATʹS HEAD SOUP” IS RELEASED. Eagerly awaited new ROLLING STONES LP is released on this date, featuring “ANGIE” and “DOO DOO DOO DOO (HEARTBREAKER)”
In 1966, "What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, “And Suddenly” by Cherry People peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Give A Damn” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep The One You Got” by Joe Tex peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Light My Fire” by José Feliciano peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Love Makes A Woman” by Barbara Acklin peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Please Return Your Love To Me” by The Temptations peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Since You've Been Gone” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Soul Limbo” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunshine Of Your Love” by Cream peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Tell Someone You Love Them” by Dino, Desi and Billy peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Born To Be Wild / Everybody's Next One” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Can't You Find Another Way” by Sam and Dave peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Can't Stop Dancing” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Would Be The One” by Kensington Market peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Prayer Meetin'” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Skip-A-Long Sam” by Sugar Shoppe peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Soul Limbo” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunshine Girl” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do It Again” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep On” by Bruce Channel peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Woman, Woman” by Gary Puckett and The Union Gap peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Your Time Hasn't Come Yet, Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Don't Want To Love You / Jamie” by Johnny Farnham peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “MacArthur Park” by Richard Harris peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Things” by Nancy Sinatra and Dean Martin peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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