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In 1965, Curt Flood of the Saint Louis Cardinals played without committing an error. He would not commit an error until June…1967, a National League record 227 consecutive games and 568 chances. In his career, the outfielder committed 54 errors…in 1,703 games (less than once a month).
In 1966, Geeks at the Tricon sci-fi convention in Cleveland find the meaning of life at the first public showing of “Star Trek.” They see pilot episodes “The Cage” and “Where No Man Has Gone Before.”
In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Eva Gabor of Green Acres”. Other Articles: Alan Arkin, Jack Jones
In 1966, R.C., “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, The last episode of “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” aired on CBS. It had been running on radio and TV since 1949 and launched the career of singer Rick Nelson.
In 1966, “Fury”, TV Adventure, aka Brave Stallion; last aired on NBC after eleven years.
In 1966, “Heckle And Jeckle”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS, moved to NBC.
In 1966, “Linus The Lionhearted”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1966, “Tennessee Tuxedo”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1966, “The Donna Reed Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC after eight years.
In 1966, “Underdog”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.
In 1967, The original version of the television game show “Whatʹs My Line?”, hosted by John Charles Daly, broadcast its final episode after more than 17 years on CBS. Panelists on the first show were: Dorothy Kilgallen, Louis Untermeyer, Doctor Richard Hoffman and New Jersey Governor Harold Hoffman. Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf joined the show a short time later. Kilgallen, Cerf and Francis were the continuing regulars for fifteen years. Fred Allen, Hal Block and Steve Allen served as panelists for short stints at different times; it returned in syndicated 1968-75 with host Larry Blyden.
In 1967, “Candid Camera”, TV Comedy Variety, last aired on CBS, returned to syndication 1974-78, returned to CBS in 1990.
In 1967, “The Andy Williams Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.
In 1967, “The Beany and Cecil Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on ABC.
In 1970, Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson of Canned Heat died from a drug overdose that apparently was a suicide. He was 27.
In 1970, Largest Hailstone Lands In Kansas: 17.5 in. diameter!
In 1970, Rolling Stone reports that the Bob Dylan bootleg “Great White Wonder” has sold over 350,000 copies and that the Dave Clark Five have broken up.
In 1970, The British quintet The Dave Clark Five, known for such hits as “Glad All Over,” “I Like It Like That,” “Over and Over” and “Catch Us If You Can,” disbanded.
In 1970, Future Hall-of-Fame Coach Vince Lombardi died at the age of 57. Lombardi is recognized as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, taking over a Green Bay Packer club, that in 1959 lost ten games and in one year, guided them to the Western Division Title. He won championships in 1962, '62, '65, 66 and was the winner of the first two Super Bowls in NFL history.
In 1971, John Lennon left the United Kingdom for New York City, never to return.
In 1973, The comic strip “Heathcliff” debut.
In 1973, The Jerry Lewis eighth Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $12,395,973. It was the first telethon to originate from Las Vegas, and it was Ed McMahonʹs first telethon as co-host.
In 1973, “Doris Day Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1973, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Angie” is released.
In 1965, "The Battle of the Villa Fiorita" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "The Trouble with Girls" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Peter Tewksbury (director); Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Nicole Jaffe
In 1970, "Fragment of Fear" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard C. Sarafian (director); Paul Dehn (screenplay); David Hemmings, Gayle Hunnicutt, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Flora Robson, Adolfo Celi, Roland Culver, Daniel Massey, Mona Washbourne, Arthur Lowe, Yootha Joyce, Derek Newark, Patricia Hayes, Mary Wimbush, Glynn Edwards; Thriller
In 1971, "Return of Sabata" was released by United Artists / Produzioni Europee Associati / Les Productions Artistes Associés / Artemis Filmgesellschaft; Gianfranco Parolini (director/screenplay); Renato Izzo (screenplay); Lee Van Cleef, Reiner Schöne, Giampiero Albertini, Ignazio Spalla, Annabella Incontrera, Jacqueline Alexandre, Vassili Karis, Aldo Canti, Gianni Rizzo, Steffen Zacharias, Pia Giancaro, John Bartha, Günther Stoll, Carmelo Reale, Franco Fantasia; Spaghetti, Western; Live Action
In 1966, “Baby, I Love You” by Jimmy Holiday peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Blowin' In The Wind” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Day Tripper” by Vontastics peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Go Ahead and Cry” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Let's Call It A Day Girl” by Razor's Edge peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “My Heart's Symphony” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Respectable” by The Outsiders peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Satisfied With You” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Say I Am (What I Am)” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sugar and Spice” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Dangling Conversation” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Joker Went Wild” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Warm and Tender Love” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Who Do You Think You Are?” by The Shindogs peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Almost Persuaded” by David Houston peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Bring Back The Time” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Distant Shores” by Chad (Stuart) and Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Believe I'm Gonna Make It” by Joe Tex peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Couldn't Live Without Your Love” by Petula Clark peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Nothin'” by The Ugly Ducklings peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Petticoat White (Summer Sky Blue)” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Searching For My Love” by Bobby Moore and The Rhythm Aces peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “See You In September” by The Happenings peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tar and Cement (Ti Ragazzo Della Via Gluck)” by Verdelle Smith peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Work Song” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “To Show I Love You” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “We'll Be United” by The Intruders peaked at number 100 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Where Were You When I Needed You” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You, You, You” by Mel Carter peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Barefootin'” by Robert Parker peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Big Time Operator” by Zoot Money and The Big Roll Band peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Give Me Your Word” by Billy Fury peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Saw Her Again (Last Night)” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Stop That Girl” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Bus Stop” by The Hollies peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Hanky Panky” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Saw Her Again (Last Night)” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Lana” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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