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In 1965, Bill Grahamʹs first rock show at the Fillmore in San Francisco included the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead.
In 1965, Fighting for the last time at 44, Sugar Ray Robinson (175-19-6) lost by decision to Joey Archer in Pittsburgh.
In 1969, 20 years after the first release of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Gene Autry received a gold record for the single.
In 1969, “Best Of Cream” album by Cream was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1969, “Can you tell me how to get…how to get to Sesame Street?” The childrenʹs educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on NET (National Educational Television), later known as PBS, on 170 Public Broadcasting Stations and 20 commercial outlets. Created by the Childrenʹs Television Workshop, the show starred endearing characters including Gordon, Susan, Bob, Bert, Ernie, the Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and, of course, Big Bird! Sesame Street presented the lofty ideals aimed at being an “experimental laboratory to stimulate the educational development of preschool children via television.”
In 1969, “Led Zeppelin II” album by Led Zeppelin was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, The Soviet Union launches Luna 17, which lands a roving vehicle on the Moonʹs surface.
In 1971, Frank Zappaʹs experimental film “200 Motels” opens in the U.S.
In 1971, THE PREMIERE OF “200 MOTELS” FRANK ZAPPAʹs movie includes a cameo appearance from RINGO STARR
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Jan, the Only Child”, Jan wishes she were an only child and her brothers and sisters try to oblige, Jan complains that she has no privacy and no identity because of the other children. They first try being extra nice, and when that doesnʹt work they decide to exclude her from their activities.
In 1973, R.C., “Keep On Truckin' (part 1)” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, David Essexʹs “Rock On” is released.
In 1973, The number one selling album: “GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD” from ELTON JOHN (also includes “SATURDAY NIGHTʹS ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING” and the original version of “CANDLE IN THE WIND”)
In 1966, "Penelope" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Tony Rome" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1969, "Change of Habit" was released by Universal Pictures; William A. Graham (director); Elvis Presley, Mary Tyler Moore, Barbara McNair; Crime; Drama
In 1969, "Don't Drink the Water" was released by Avco Embassy Pictures; Howard Morris (director); Jackie Gleason, Estelle Parsons, Ted Bessell; Comedy
In 1969, "Flareup" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; James Neilson (director); Raquel Welch, James Stacy, Luke Askew; Thriller
In 1969, "Marooned" was released by Columbia Pictures; John Sturges (director); Gregory Peck, Richard Crenna, David Janssen; Sci-Fi
In 1970, "Perfect Friday" was released by Chevron Pictures / Sunnymede Film Productions; Peter Hall (director); Scott Forbes, Anthony Greville-Bell (screenplay); Ursula Andress, Stanley Baker, David Warner, Patience Collier, T.P. McKenna, David Waller, Joan Benham, Julian Orchard, Trisha Mortimer, Anne Tirard, Johnny Briggs, Fred Griffiths, Max Faulkner, Carleton Hobbs, Eric Longworth, Howard Lang, Patrick Jordan, Garfield Morgan; Heist; Comedy
In 1970, "Where's Poppa?" was released by United Artists; Carl Reiner (director); Robert Klane (screenplay); George Segal, Ruth Gordon, Ron Leibman, Trish Van Devere, Barnard Hughes, Vincent Gardenia, Rae Allen, Rob Reiner, Paul Sorvino, William Le Massena, Michael McGuire, Martha Greenhouse, Israel Lang, Garrett Morris, Arnold Williams, Buddy Butler, Helen Martin, Tom Atkins, Alice Drummond, Jack Manning, Penny Marshall; Black Comedy
In 1971, "Jennifer on My Mind" was released by United Artists / Bernard Schwartz Productions / Joseph M. Schenck Productions; Noel Black (director); Erich Segal (screenplay); Michael Brandon, Tippy Walker, Steve Vinovich, Chuck McCann, Peter Bonerz, Renée Taylor, Robert De Niro, Allan F. Nicholls, Barry Bostwick, Jeff Conaway, Lou Gilbert, Bruce Kornbluth; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1973, “Check It Out” by Tavares peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ecstasy” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Friends” by Bette Midler peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Coming Home” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “If I Were Only A Child Again” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Keep On Truckin'” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Little Girl Gone” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Summer (The First Time)” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Why Me?” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You're In Good Hands” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Do-Do” by Flag peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Give Me Love / Canada” by Bill King peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Knockin' On Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Liza” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Is Coming” by Foot In Coldwater peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Summer (The First Time)” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Got Me Anyway” by Sutherland Brothers and Quiver peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dreamboat” by Limmie and The Family Cookin' peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dyna-Mite” by Mud peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Me In” by The Osmonds peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “This Flight Tonight” by Nazareth peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Top Of The World” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Een lied voor kinderen” by Dimitri van Toren peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “La Paloma ade” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sympathy For The Devil” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Old-Fashioned Way” by Charles Aznavour peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wovoka” by Redbone peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Friend Stan” by Slade peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Der kleine Prinz (Ein Engel, der Sehnsucht heißt)” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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