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In 1964, On Another World, Frank Andrews (Peter Brandon) arrived home and found Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) standing over the dead body of his roommate, Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor).
In 1964, “Comedy in Music-Opus 2” opens at John Golden New York City for 192 performances.
In 1964, “Wizard Of Id”, Comic Strip debut.
In 1965, At 5:16 P.M., the great Northeast blackout occurred as several states and parts of Canada were hit by a series of power failures lasting up to 13½ hours; it was the largest power failure in U.S. history. Over 80,000 square miles are thrown into complete darkness at the height of rush hour by the failure which began in western New York State and reached New York City by 5:27. Eventually over 30,000,000 people in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Ontario, Canada lost power for most of the night. 800,000 people wound up trapped in New York subways, elevators and skyscrapers. Rioting broke out in New York City. Dramatic photos showed the eery sight of a moonlit, electric lightless, Manhattan skyline. Power was not restored until the next morning.
In 1965, On Days of our Lives second episode, Marie Horton (Maree Cheatham) had a talk with her niece, Julie Olson (Charla Doherty), after she arrived home from the police station. Julie later admitted to her grandfather, Tom (Macdonald Carey), how frightened she was.
In 1965, The first New York Knick game was postponed (power black-out) vs. Saint Louis. Some bad luck for its debut!
In 1965, TVʹS WHERE THE ACTION IS Appearing: JACKIE DeSHANNON, LITTLE RICHARD
In 1965, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson and Brian Jones jammed in a New York hotel room during the famous power black-out — hence no recording. Some call it the “lost jam.”
In 1966, Director Otto Premminger momentarily takes over the role as “Mr. Freeze” on ABCʹs “Batman.” But before appearing on the show, he has to pay $11,000 in back dues to the Screen Actorʹs Guild.
In 1966, John Lennon met his future second wife, Yoko Ono, at Londonʹs Indica Art Gallery, where her exhibition was being previewed. John visited the exhibition “Unfinished Paintings And Objects By Yoko Ono”.
In 1966, Supposedly on this day, as rumor and morbid speculation grows from the “Paul is Dead” hoax of 1969 will date it, Paul McCartney is fatally decapitated in a car crash somehwere in England and is replaced in the Beatles by a lookalike, one William Campbell--or is it Billy Shears? If Paul is “Dead”, this was the day it happened.
In 1967, On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) accused Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) of tormenting her with Woodard's ghost. Barnabas claimed that he too was haunted, and seduced her into believing him.
In 1967, The first issue of “Rolling Stone Magazine” was published in San Francisco, with John Lennon as Private Gripweed on the cover. A free roach clip was included in the first issue. The magazine said it was not simply a music magazine but was also about “…the things and attitudes that music embraces.”
In 1968, Bunny and Claude, Cartoon Characters, by Warner Bros., debuts.
In 1968, On the cover of TV Guide: “Get Smart Wedding”. Other Articles: James Garner, Johnny Carson
In 1968, R.C., “White Room” by Cream peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, The Moody Blues earn a gold LP, their fifth this year, with “In Search of the Lost Chord.”
In 1972, “Saturday In The Park” single by Chicago was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, Bones discovered by the Leakeys, push human origins back a million years.
In 1973, Billy Joelʹs “Piano Man” LP was released, the title track becoming his first hit record.
In 1973, Cat Stevens makes his national TV debut on ABCʹs “In Concert.” Stevensʹ 90-minute special is taped live at the Hollywood bowl and includes some of his animated cartoons.
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Quarterback Sneak”, A gridiron Romeo from a rival school shows a romantic interest in Marcia to get Gregʹs play book, Greg and Peter are convinced that Marcia is a traitor because of her interest in Jerry Rogers, the Fairview quarterback. Bobby confirms the boysʹ distrust of Jerry when he sees him attempt to steal the play book.
In 1973, Ringo releases “Ringo” album.
In 1973, The animated feature film, “Robin Hood” is released in theaters.
In 1973, After years of struggling as a member of two New York area bands, the Hassels and Attila, and as a bar piano player, Billy Joel releases what will ultimately be his breakthrough album, “Piano Man.” The title song will be released as a single and become a Top Twenty-five hit early next year.
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host JERRY LEE LEWIS (“WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN'”, “BREATHLESS”, “CHANTILLY LACE”), IKE and TINA TURNER, B.B. KING
In 1964, "My Fair Lady" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Quatermass and the Pit" was released in movie theaters in the U.K.
In 1970, "Ryan's Daughter" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; David Lean (director); Robert Bolt (screenplay); Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Christopher Jones, Leo McKern, Barry Foster, Gerald Sim, Evin Crowley, Marie Kean, Arthur O'Sullivan, Brian O'Higgins, Barry Jackson; Romantic; Dramas
In 1968, “Alfie” by Stevie Wonder (as Eivets Rednow) peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Court Of Love” by Unifics peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hold Me Tight” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I've Got Dreams To Remember” by Otis Redding peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep On Lovin' Me, Honey” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Piece Of My Heart” by Big Brother and The Holding Company With Janis Joplin peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sweet Blindness” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “White Room” by Cream peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Be A Woman” by The Stampeders peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cinderella Sunshine” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hold Me Tight” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Love You Madly” by Fantastic Four peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I'm In A Different World” by The Four Tops peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Isn't It Lonely Together” by Robert Knight peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Keep On Lovin' Me, Honey” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Kiss Her Now” by Ed Ames peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Peace Of Mind” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ride With Me” by Mars Bonfire peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Soul Drippin'” by The Mauds peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sour Milk Sea” by Jackie Lomax peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “You Talk Sunshine, I Breathe Fire” by The Amboy Dukes peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Magic Bus” by The Who peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rudi's In Love” by The Locomotive peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “With A Little Help From My Friends” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Need Your Love So Bad” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hush” by Deep Purple peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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