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The Sunshine Generation Datebook (1964-1973) for September 23

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In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #38. “Beauty Is As Beauty Does”. Gilligan suggests a beauty contest to decide which of the three women will become “Ms. Castaway.” Mr. Howell attempts to sabotage the other contestants by spreading glue on the stage before Mary Annʹs big dance scene, and by shooting spit-wads at Ginger while she performs. The Professor then distorts the music when it is Mrs. Howellʹs turn. Then, when all the competitions are complete, the final decision rests with the judge…..Gilligan!

In 1966, The Rolling Stones released “Have You Seen Your Mother Baby”/“Whoʹs Driving Your Plane.”

In 1967, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention played their first British concert at Londonʹs Royal Albert Hall, backed by an orchestra. Their albums seemed so incomprehensible to mainstrean record buyers than they gained a reputation as “weird” and “off the wall”.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “The Monkees”. Other Articles: Barbara Eden, Rock Hudson

In 1967, R.C., “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Groovin'” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “I Dig Rock And Roll Music” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “I Had A Dream” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “Knock On Wood” by Otis and Carla peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, R.C., “The Letter” by The Box Tops peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; Doctor Dave parodied it into “Vanna, Pick Me A Letter” about the “Wheel Of Fortune” game show in 1986.

In 1967, The Doorsʹ “People Are Strange” is released.

In 1967, READING ABOUT THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS Tom and Dick are featured in a “SATURDAY EVENING POST” story

In 1968, “Hereʹs Lucy”, TV comedy, debut on CBS as Lucille Ballʹs third TV series in her 23-year continuous reign as the queen of TV comedy.

In 1968, “Mayberry, R.F.D.”, TV Comedy evolution of The Andy Griffith Show; debut on CBS.

In 1968, The Beatles recorded “Happiness is a Warm Gun”

In 1969, The film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”, which starred Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Katherine Ross, was first seen at the Robert Sherman Theater in New Haven, Connecticut. The song “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” in the movie became a smash hit.

In 1969, The Northern Star started a rumor with an article that Paul McCartney died in 1966. Many so-called clues were cited in Beatle records.

In 1969, “Marcus Welby, M.D.”, TV Medical Drama; debut on ABC and became the networkʹs first top-rated series.

In 1969, “Puzzle People” album by Temptations was released. You have to put the record together before you could play it on your turntable.

In 1969, “The Governor And J.J.”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1970, “Dan August” (TV Crime Drama) first went on the air, a month late in September!

In 1970, “Make Room For Granddaddy”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC.

In 1972, R.C., “Baby Donʹt Get Hooked On Me” by Mac Davis peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Saturday In The Park” by Chicago peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, New York Jets vs. Baltimore, eight passes were intercepted!

In 1973, The largest known prime number, 2 ^ 132,049 — 1, is calculated.

In 1968, "Charly" was released by Selmur Productions; Ralph Nelson (director); Cliff Robertson, Claire Bloom, Lilia Skala; Sci-Fi

In 1970, "Tora! Tora! Tora!" was released by 20th Century Fox / Williams-Fleischer Productions / Toei Company; Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda, Kinji Fukasaku (directors); Larry Forrester, Hideo Oguni, Ryūzō Kikushima (screenplay); Martin Balsam, Sō Yamamura, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi, E.G. Marshall, James Whitmore, Takahiro Tamura, Eijirō Tōno, Jason Robards, George Macready, Leon Ames, Meredith Weatherby, Edward Andrews, Bill Zuckert; War

In 1971, "Unman, Wittering and Zigo" was released by Paramount Pictures / Hemmings / Mediaarts; John Mackenzie (director); Simon Raven (screenplay); David Hemmings, Douglas Wilmer, Carolyn Seymour, Hamilton Dyce, Tony Haygarth, Barbara Lott, David Jackson, Hubert Rees, David Auker, Michael Kitchen, Tom Owen, Michael Cashman, Donald Gee, Tom Morris, Richard Gill, Nicholas Hoye, Toby Simpson, James Wardroper, Clive Gray, Rodney Paulden, Keith Janess, Christopher Moran, Paul Aston, Michael Howe, Colin Barrie; Thriller; Live Action

In 1973, "Harry in Your Pocket" was released by United Artists; Bruce Geller (director); James Buchanan, Ronald Austin (screenplay); James Coburn, Michael Sarrazin, Trish Van Devere, Walter Pidgeon; Comedy; Drama

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

In 1972, ⛵ “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Anything Goes” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me” by Mac Davis peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Ballad Of You and Me and Pooneil” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Blue's Theme” by Davie Allan and The Arrows peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Casonova (Your Playing Days Are Over)” by Ruby Andrews peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Easy Livin'” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Groovin'” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Can't Stay Away From You” by The Impressions peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Dig Rock and Roll Music” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Had A Dream” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It Could Be We're In Love” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Knock On Wood” by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Knucklehead” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Power Of Love” by Joe Simon peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock Me On The Water” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Run To Me” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Saturday In The Park” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Letter” by The Box Tops peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Whatever Turns You On” by Travis Wammack peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You're A Very Lovely Woman” by Merry-Go-Round peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Africa” by Thundermug peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Feel Good (I Feel Bad)” by Lewis and Clarke Expedition peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Got What I Wanted” by Rainvilles peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's The Little Things” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)” by Van Morrison peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Little Bit Hurt” by Julian Covey peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Making Every Minute Count” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “My My My” by Karo peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Quando Quando” by Bobby Curtola peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock Me On The Water” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “San Franciscan Nights” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There Is A Mountain” by Donovan peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There's Always Me” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Wednesday” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Know What I Mean” by The Turtles peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Your Wonderful, Sweet Sweet Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 1972, ⛵ “Honky Cat” by Elton John peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Children Of The Revolution” by T. Rex peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Excerpt From "A Teenage Opera"” by Keith West peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Let's Go To San Francisco” by The Flower Pot Men peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Maybe I Know” by Seashells peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Outa-Space” by Billy Preston peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Train To Skaville” by Ethiopians peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Walk In The Night” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Who Was It?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, 😉 “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, 😉 “Theme From 'The Monkees'” by The Monkees peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't Sleep In The Subway” by Petula Clark peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “To Love Somebody” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, 😉🤣 “Troglodyte (Cave Man)” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “All The Young Dudes” by Mott The Hoople peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Never Fall In Love Again” by Tom Jones peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Penelopie” by Poppys peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Taboo” by The Walkers peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Vaya con Dios” by The Cats peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Veronica” by Cornelis Vreeswijk peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, “Graveyard Paradise” by 1-2-6 peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Jackson” by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Hello-A” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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