In 1966, Bobby Orr makes his NHL regular season debut for the Boston Bruins.
In 1968, Born on this day was Rodney Scott Carrington, an American stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist. He has released six major-label studio albums and a greatest-hits package.
In 1968, Jimmy Pageʹs “New Yardbirds” rename themselves “Led Zeppelin” after the Whoʹs Keith Moon says theyʹll go over like the proverbial lead balloon.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jim Nabors”. Other Articles: Dragnet, Mannix, Ghost and Mrs. Muir
In 1968, R.C., “All Along The Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, Three days after capturing the world championship, the Mets appear on The Ed Sullivan Show and sing “You Gotta Have Heart,” an inspiring song from the Broadway play Damn Yankees. The showʹs host, concerned that some of the ball players imbibed too many mai tais following rehearsals at a nearby Chinese restaurant, brings in a choir to back up the performers, out of sight from the audience.
In 1970, “Stage Fright” album by The Band was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, The final issue of “Look” magazine reaches the newsstands.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Getting Gregʹs Goat”, Greg and his football teammates steal a rival schoolʹs mascot, a goat, and he has to hide it; Greg hides “Raquel,” the goat, in his attic room and when the other kids overhear him talking to her, they believe that he has a girl in his room.
In 1973, Ringo releases “Photograph”.
In 1973, David Bowie releases “Pin Ups,” a collection of mid-Sixties cover versions. Posing next to Bowie on the cover is model Twiggy.
In 1966, "The Fortune Cookie" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "A Flea in Her Ear" was released by Elgin International Films; Jacques Charon (director); Rex Harrison, Rosemary Harris, Louis Jourdan
In 1972, "Play It as It Lays" was released by Universal Pictures / F.P. Productions; Frank Perry (director); Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne (screenplay); Tuesday Weld, Anthony Perkins, Tammy Grimes, Adam Roarke, Ruth Ford, Eddie Firestone, Diana Ewing, Paul Lambert, Chuck McCann, Severn Darden, Tony Young, Richard Anderson, Mitzi Hoag, Tyne Daly, Roger Ewing, John P. Finnegan, Darlene Conley, Arthur Knight, Elizabeth Claman, Jennifer C. Lesko, Richard Ryal, Tracy Morgan, Albert Johnson, Allan Warnick; Drama
In 1972, "When the Legends Die" was released by 20th Century Fox; Stuart Millar (director); Robert Dozier (screenplay); Richard Widmark, Frederic Forrest, Luana Anders, Vito Scotti, John War Eagle, Garry Walberg, Jack Mullaney, Roy Engel, Rex Holman, Herbert Nelson, John Gruber, Malcolm Curley, Mel Gallagher, Tillman Box, Sondra Pratt; Novel
In 1973, "Charley Varrick" was released by Universal Pictures; Don Siegel (director); Dean Riesner, Howard Rodman (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Andy Robinson, Joe Don Baker, John Vernon, Sheree North, Felicia Farr, Norman Fell, Woodrow Parfrey, William Schallert, Jacqueline Scott, Benson Fong, Marjorie Bennett, Tom Tully, Kathleen O'Malley, Albert Popwell, Bob Steele, Don Siegel, Joe Conforte, James Nolan, Charles Matthau, Hope Summers, Monica Lewis, Christina Hart, Craig R. Baxley; Crime
In 1973, "The House in Nightmare Park" was released by Anglo-EMI; Peter Sykes (director); Clive Exton, Terry Nation (screenplay); Frankie Howerd, Ray Milland, Hugh Burden, Kenneth Griffith, John Bennett, Rosalie Crutchley, Ruth Dunning, Elizabeth MacLennan, Aimée Delamain, Peter Munt; Comedy; Horror
In 1973, "The Outfit" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; John Flynn (director/screenplay); Robert Duvall, Karen Black, Joe Don Baker, Robert Ryan, Timothy Carey, Richard Jaeckel, Sheree North, Felice Orlandi, Marie Windsor, Jane Greer, Henry Jones, Joanna Cassidy, Tom Reese, Elisha Cook, Bill McKinney, Anita O'Day, Archie Moore, Tony Young, Roland La Starza, Roy Roberts, Emile Meyer, Roy Jenson, Bern Hoffman, John Steadman, Paul Genge, Francis de Sales, Army Archerd, Tony Trabert, Lee de Broux, Jeannine Riley, George Savalas; Crime
In 1973, "The Way We Were" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Sydney Pollack (director); Arthur Laurents (screenplay); Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles, Patrick O'Neal, Viveca Lindfors, Allyn Ann McLerie, Murray Hamilton, Herb Edelman, Diana Ewing, Sally Kirkland, Marcia Mae Jones, Don Keefer, George Gaynes, Roy Jenson, James Woods, Constance Forslund, Robert Gerringer, Susan Blakely, Susanne Zenor, Marvin Hamlisch; Romantic; Drama
In 1968, “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “All Along The Watchtower” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Destination: Anywhere” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do The Choo Choo” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else” by Masqueraders peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Listen, They're Playing My Song” by Ray Charles peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Nitty Gritty” by Ricardo Ray peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Oh Lord, Why Lord” by Los Pop Tops peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Porpoise Song” by The Monkees peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Say It Loud - I'm Black and Proud” by James Brown peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Up-Hard” by Willie Mitchell peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Where Do I Go” by Carla Thomas peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Need Me, Baby” by Joe Tex peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “A Message From Maria” by Joe Simon peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do The Choo Choo” by Archie Bell and The Drells peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Down On Me” by Big Brother and The Holding Company peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Girl Watcher” by O'Kaysions peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Met Her In Church” by The Box Tops peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ice In The Sun” by Status Quo peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Little Green Apples” by O.C. Smith peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Naturally Stoned” by Avante-Garde peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Oh Lord, Why Lord” by Los Pop Tops peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Piece Of My Heart” by Big Brother and The Holding Company With Janis Joplin peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Puffin' On Down The Track” by Hugh Masekela peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Suzie Q” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Most Beautiful Thing In My Life” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Visions of Vanessa” by Witness Inc. peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Got The Love” by Professor Morrison's Lollipop peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Jesamine” by The Casuals peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “M'Lady” by Sly and The Family Stone peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “People Got To Be Free” by The Rascals peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The House That Jack Built / I Say A Little Prayer” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “This Rose In My Hand” by Tee Set peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Arrivederci Hans” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Azzurro” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Help Yourself” by Tom Jones peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Gotta Get A Message To You” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “La bambola” by Dalida peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Mony Mony” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunshine Girl” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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