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In 1964, The Beatles appear on an all-British episode of ABCʹs Shindig! previously taped in London. The band performs “Iʹm a Loser,” “Kansas City” and “Boys.”
In 1964, Bob Uecker, who had been shagging out in left field, tries to catch batting practice balls with a tuba when an unsuspecting member of a Dixieland band leaves it unattended. Much to the delight of the crowd, the comedic Cardinals backup catcher is successful in two of his six attempts to snag a fly ball in the mouth of the instrument, but the owner, who is not amused, asks the team for $250 to cover the cost of repairing the dented brass.
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #40. “Smile, Youʹre on Mars Camera”. A NASA satellite with a TV camera, accidentally lands on the island instead of the intended target: Mars. The castaways try to communicate their S.O.S. when the camera is operational. However, with the help of a Gilligan goof-up, the castaways are covered with glue and feathers, and the NASA scientists mistakenly believe they are seeing the first proof of life on Mars.
In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG Guests: The KINKS
In 1966, Billy Dee Williams aired for the final time as Dr. James "Jim" Frazier on The Guiding Light. He was replaced in the role by James Earl Jones. Both actors starred in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back in 1980.
In 1967, R.C., “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The Motion Picture Association of America adopted its film-rating system, ranging from “G” for general audiences, “GP”, “R” for restricted, to “X” for adult patrons only; later PG, PG-13, NC-17, RX, (hopefully A, R-17, K, M, O, U, S, E).
In 1970, Ten x 07 = 70
In 1971, On The Doctors, Dr. Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) was arrested for the murder of Dr. Dan Allison.
In 1971, The animated and live-action feature film, “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” premieres in London, England. It cost almost $20 million to make.
In 1972, R.C., “Back Stabbers” by OʹJays peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Go All The Way” by Raspberries peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Speak To The Sky” by Rick Springfield peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, TV Guide puts the cast of “Bonanza” on the cover and asks “How theyʹll carry on without Hoss.” It turns out…they donʹt. With the sudden death of Dan Blocker from a blood clot in his lung after routine gall bladder surgery, thereʹs no joy on the set, much less in the writers room, the series takes a dark turn, and after NBC boots the series from Sundays to Tuesday nights and whole show heads to Boot Hill after half a season.
In 1964, "Fail-Safe" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "The Agony and the Ecstasy" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "I Love You, Alice B. Toklas" was released by The Mirisch Company; Hy Averback (director); Peter Sellers, Jo Van Fleet, Leigh Taylor-Young; Comedy; Romantic
In 1970, "Monte Walsh" was released by National General Pictures / Cinema Center Films / Landers-Roberts Productions; William A. Fraker (director); David Zelag Goodman, Lukas Heller (screenplay); Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Palance, Mitchell Ryan, Jim Davis, G.D. Spradlin, John "Bear" Hudkins, Raymond Guth, John McKee, Michael Conrad, Tom Heaton, Ted Gehring, Bo Hopkins, John McLiam, Allyn Ann McLerie, Matt Clark, Charles Tyner, Jack Colvin, Roy Barcroft; Western
In 1972, “Backstabbers” by The O'Jays peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Dedicated To The One I Love” by Temprees peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “For What It's Worth” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Funky Donkey” by Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Geronimo's Cadillac” by Michael Murphey peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Go All The Way” by Raspberries peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Happier Than The Morning Sun” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Make A Fool Of Myself” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm A Fool For You” by James Carr peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Never My Love” by The Association peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” by Ray Bryant peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “One More Chance” by Ocean peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Peas 'N Rice” by Freddie McCoy peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Play Me” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Speak To The Sky” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sunshine Games” by Music Explosion peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “We Love You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “What Now My Love” by Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels (Mitch Ryder) peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “When The Snow Is On The Roses” by Ed Ames peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “With Pen In Hand” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “A Piece Of Paper” by Gladstone peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Anything Goes” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Backstabbers” by The O'Jays peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Beautiful Sunday” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Death Of A Clown” by Dave Davies peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Don't Hide Your Love” by Cher peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “From The Beginning” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Geronimo's Cadillac” by Michael Murphey peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gettin' Together” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Go All The Way” by Raspberries peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Dig Rock and Roll Music” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “In The Heart Of The Night” by Ray Charles peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Knock On Wood” by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Run To Me” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Boat That I Row” by Lulu peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Cat In The Window (The Bird In The Sky)” by Petula Clark peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Things I Should Have Said” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “This Time Long Ago” by The Guess Who peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon)” by The Mamas and The Papas peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You're All I Need” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Funky Broadway” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Good Times” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Suzanne Beware Of The Devil” by Dandy Livingstone peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Try My World” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Wig-Wam Bam” by The Sweet peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Came, You Saw, You Conquered” by The Pearls peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Boppin' The Blues” by Blackfeather peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Dig Rock and Roll Music” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “It Must Be Him” by Vikki Carr peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Ode To Billie Joe” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Run To Me / Road To Alaska” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Day I Met Marie” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, 😉🤣 “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Burning Of The Midnight Lamp” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mama mia” by Sandra and Andres peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “San Franciscan Nights” by Eric Burdon and The Animals peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Day I Met Marie” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Time Seller” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wonderful Impressions / Nellie The Horse” by The Motions peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sister Jane” by New World peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Song Sung Blue” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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