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In 1964, The British Invasion was underway. The ANIMALS topped the U.S. pop charts with “The House of the Rising Sun.” Back in the United Kingdom, the KINKS were topping the English charts with “You Really Got Me.” It would be almost a month before it debuted in the Billboard Top 40.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #37. “Gilliganʹs Mother-in-Law”. A native family from another island comes seeking a husband for their lovely, large, robust daughter. This is the first episode filmed in color.
In 1965, The Rolling Stones open the second season of “Shindig!” by performing “Satisfaction.” Also on the show are the Kinks, Byrds and Everly Brothers.
In 1965, “Eight Days A Week” single by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1965, “Laredo”, TV Western Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1965, “My Three Sons”, TV Comedy; moved to CBS. The first episode on its new network features the wedding of eldest son Mike (Tim Considine).
In 1965, “O.K. Crackerby!”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.
In 1965, “The Dean Martin Show” debuted on NBC-TV this night. It was a weekly variety show that continued on the network for nine years. Regulars over the years were The Goldiggers, Ken Lane, The Ding-a-Ling Sisters, Tom Bosley, Dom DeLuise, Nipsey Russell, Rodney Dangerfield and Les Brown and His Band. The theme song? “Everybody Loves Somebody”. Joining Dino in his second season are a bunch of leggy dancers with a politically incorrect name: the Golddiggers.
In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG ROLLING STONES (“SATISFACTION”), KINKS, BYRDS and EVERLY BROTHERS are guests on the fall season premiere (as “SHINDIG” shifts to a twice-weekly half hour format)
In 1965, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: KETTY LESTER (“LOVE LETTERS”), DONOVAN (“COLOURS”)
In 1966, On Dark Shadows, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) went to the Evans Cottage to have dinner with Sam (David Ford) and Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) Evans. Victoria was troubled by the painting of the woman that looked like her.
In 1967, A British radio station mistakenly announces that Englebert Humperdinck had died in a car crash
In 1967, “Little Ole Man (Uptight-Everythingʹs Alr”, by Bill Cosby entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1967, The TV series “Mannix,” starring Mike Connors as a private investigator, premiered on CBS.
In 1968, “The Andy Griffith Show” was seen for the final time this night on CBS-TV. Sheriff Andy Taylor (Griffith), Opie (Ron Howard), Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), Barney Fife (Don Knotts), Goober Pyle (George Lindsey), Floyd Lawson (Howard McNear) and the rest of the gang from Mayberry, North Carolina, are still seen regularly on TV through syndication.
In 1968, “The Lucy Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS. She returned shortly with “Hereʹs Lucy.”
In 1968, “The Rat Patrol”, TV Adventure; last aired on ABC. Rats!
In 1968, Republican presidential nominee Richard Nixon exclaimed, “Sock it to ME?” in a taped bit for the NBC-TV comedy program “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In.”
In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "A Boy Named Sue". The song tells the tale of a young man's quest for revenge on a father who abandoned him at 3 years of age and whose only contribution to his entire life was naming him Sue, commonly a feminine name, which results in the young man suffering from ridicule and harassment by everyone he meets in his travels.
In 1969, “N.Y.P.D.”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on ABC. It became “Blue” 24 years later.
In 1969, “The Debbie Reynolds Show”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.
In 1970, “McCloud”, TV Crime Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1970, “The Smothers Brothers Summer Show”, TV Variety, last aired on ABC. Summer ended, so did the show.
In 1970, “UFO” began airing on ITV
In 1970, A “Melody Maker” poll finds that Led Zeppelin has replaced the Beatles as the U.K.'s most popular group-the first time the Beatles havenʹt been number one in eight years.
In 1970, Jimi Hendrix makes his final public appearance, jamming with Eric Burdon and War at Ronnie Scottʹs club in London.
In 1971, “Longstreet”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC.
In 1971, “Owen Marshall”, TV General Drama, Counselor at Law; debut on ABC.
In 1971, “Whoʹs Next” album by The Who was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, Penny Marshall appears the debut of CBS-TVʹs The Bob Newhart Show in “Fly Unfriendly Skies”.
In 1972, R.C., “Black and White” by Three Dog Night peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Bridget Loves Bernie”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS. It was the first series about a mixed marriage.
In 1972, “Kid Power”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC.
In 1972, “The Brady Kids”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on ABC. It featured the original six Brady kids with a couple of Asian pandas and a magician bird who doesnʹt get his tricks right.
In 1972, “The Streets Of San Francisco”, TV Crime Drama; debut on ABC. A Quinn Martin production.
In 1972, The Temptationsʹ “All Directions” enters the LP charts. The album features the number one single, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone.”
In 1973, “The New Perry Mason”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1964, "The Secret Invasion" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1966, "Fahrenheit 451" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1970, "R. P. M." was released by Columbia Pictures; Stanley Kramer (director); Erich Segal (screenplay); Anthony Quinn, Ann-Margret, Gary Lockwood, Paul Winfield, Graham Jarvis, Alan Hewitt, Ramon Bieri, John McLiam, Don Keefer, Norman Burton, John Zaremba, Ines Pedroza, Jose Brad, Henry Brown, Frank Alesia; Drama
In 1972, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Beautiful Sunday” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Fool's Paradise” by The Sylvers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Forget It” by Sandpebbles peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Happy” by Sunshine Company peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Feel Good (I Feel Bad)” by Lewis and Clarke Expedition peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “In Time” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Jill” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Empty Arms)” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Song” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Making Every Minute Count” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Museum” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Pop That Thang” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Put Your Mind At Ease” by Every Mother's Son peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Run, Run, Run” by Third Rail peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “San Franciscan Nights” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sweet Soul Medley” by Magnificent Men peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There Is A Mountain” by Donovan peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “There's Always Me” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Things I Should Have Said” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Time Seller” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wednesday” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You're My Everything” by The Temptations peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You're Still A Young Man” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Zip Code” by Five Americans peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉 “You Don't Mess Around With Jim” by Jim Croce peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉🤣 “Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar” by Commander Cody peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, ⛵ “Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)” by The Hollies peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “America” by Yes peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Come Back When You Grow Up” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Concrete Sea” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Every Little Bit Hurts” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hold Your Head Up” by Argent peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'm Still In Love With You” by Al Green peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “In Time” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Join Together” by The Who peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Little Old Wine Drinker Me” by Robert Mitchum peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Song” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Mr. John” by Kensington Market peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Reflections” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Saturday In The Park” by Chicago peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Summer Sun” by Jamestown Massacre peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunshine Morning \ Reflections Of My Childhood” by Frank Mills peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “This World” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Time” by Marty Butler peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Turn On Your Love Light” by Oscar Toney, Jr. peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Why Girl” by The Precisions peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You're My Everything” by The Temptations peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You're Still A Young Man” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Zip Code” by Five Americans peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ain't No Sunshine” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “It's Four In The Morning” by Faron Young peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Living In Harmony” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sugar Me” by Lynsey De Paul peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” by Mardi Grass peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Virginia Plain” by Roxy Music peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Vanilla Fudge peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Cry Softly Lonely One” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “How Can I Be Sure” by David Cassidy peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Oh Babe, What Would You Say?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Take Me Back 'Ome” by Slade peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Like It That Way” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Je bent niet hip” by Patricia Paay (as Patricia) peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mary” by Oscar Harris and The Twinkle Stars peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Now's The Time” by Tee Set peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Run To Me” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Someone” by Axis peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Guitar Man” by Bread peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The House That Jack Built” by Alan Price Set peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Un beso y una flor” by Nino Bravo peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “We Love You / Dandelion” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” by Procol Harum peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Cuore matto” by Little Tony peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Schenk mir ein Souvenir” by Roy Black peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Verbotene Träume” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉🤣 “Sylvia's Mother” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Was Made To Love Her” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sussebass” by Oslo Harmonikvartett peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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