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In 1965, The Who recorded “My Generation” at Pye studios, London. When released as a single it reached number two on the United Kingdom chart, held off the number one position by The Seekers “The Carnival Is Over”. Roger Daltrey would later say that he stuttered the lyrics to try to fit them to the music. The BBC initially refused to play the song because it did not want to offend people who stutter.
In 1965, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “My Three Sons” (CBS): Color. Robbie starts going out at midnight and coming home at 4 a.m. A sure sign, according to Uncle Charley, that he’ s been snared by a chorus girl. Robbie: Don Grady. Steve: Fred MacMurray. Charley: William Demarest. Chip: Stanley Livingston.
In 1965, The Beatles recorded “Drive My Car”
In 1968, BEA BENADERET DIES Actress who starred as KATE BRADLEY in “PETTICOAT JUNCTION” (as well as BLANCHE MORTON of “BURNS AND ALLEN” and the voice of BETTY RUBBLE in “THE FLINTSTONES”) dies from lung cancer at age 62.
In 1968, Recent World Series foes Bob Gibson and Denny McLain meet again on the CBS variety program The Ed Sullivan Show. After Tiger ace McLain plays The Girl From Ipanema on the organ with his quartet, he is joined by future Cardinal Hall of Famer Gibson on the guitar, performing a brief improvised piece together.
In 1969, Jef Jaisun recorded the novelty hit “Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent”
In 1970, On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) told Ada (Constance Ford) her clever little tricks helping the Matthews family would not stop her from getting what she wanted.
In 1971, David Essex (David Cook) was chosen to play the part of Jesus Christ in the stage musical “Godspell.”
In 1971, “Harmony” album by Three Dog Night was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, The first World Series night game was telecast on NBC.
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Today I Am a Freshman”, Marcia panics about becoming a high school student, after doing poorly when Greg tries to introduce her to his friends, she decides to take her parentsʹ advice: get involved. She signs up for every club on campus.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Does TV Go Too Far?” Other Articles: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field
In 1973, R.C., “Free Ride” by Edgar Winter Group peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Ramblin' Man” by Allman Brothers Band peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Yes We Can Can” by Pointer Sisters peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, Teri Garr appears on Bob Newhart Show in “Emily in for Carol”.
In 1973, Frank Robinson, newly-hired Indians manager, appears on CBSʹs long-running Sunday news program Face the Nation. Frank Robinson, newly-hired Indians manager, appears on CBSʹs long-running Sunday news program Face the Nation. The first African-American manager in baseball history tells host George Herman that no baseball executive considered blacks for skipper jobs before his hiring.
In 1973, The Rolling Stonesʹ “Goatʹs Head Soup” was the number one album in the United States and stayed there for four weeks; the LP contained the hit song “Angie.”
In 1965, "Situation Hopeless... But Not Serious" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Reflections in a Golden Eye" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "The Subject Was Roses" was released by Frankovitch Productions; Ulu Grosbard (director); Patricia Neal, Jack Albertson, Martin Sheen; Drama
In 1971, "Shoot Out" was released by Universal Pictures / Hal Wallis Productions; Henry Hathaway (director); Marguerite Roberts (screenplay); Gregory Peck, Pat Quinn, Robert F. Lyons, Susan Tyrrell, Jeff Corey, James Gregory, Rita Gam, Dawn Lyn, Pepe Serna, John Chandler, Paul Fix, Arthur Hunnicutt, Nicolas Beauvy, Willis Bouchey, Lane Bradford, Claudia Bryar, Elizabeth Harrower, Arthur Space; Drama, Western; Live Action
In 1973, “Free Ride” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “In The Midnight Hour” by Cross Country peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Me In” by The Osmonds peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Is All” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ramblin' Man” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “West Coast Woman” by Painter peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Yes We Can Can” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference” by Tom Middleton peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne” by Looking Glass peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Not Fade Away” by Rush peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Touch Me In The Morning” by Diana Ross peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “We're An American Band” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Loves Me Like A Rock” by Paul Simon peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Law Of The Land” by The Temptations peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Friend Stan” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Shine On Silver Sun” by Strawbs peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose? / The Spark Of Love Is Kindlin'” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Young Love / A Million To One” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Drink Lisa Drink” by Mac Doodle peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Flip Flap” by Peter Henn peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Can't Resist” by Salix Alba peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Friend The Wind” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Summer (The First Time)” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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