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In 1966, Cassius Clay TKOʹd Cleveland Williams in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title in front of the then largest crowd in boxing history in the Houston Astrodome. Cassius Clay went on to change his name to Muhammad Ali and entered boxing history.
In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #78. “Topsy-Turvy”. Gilligan bumps his head and suddenly sees everything upside down. The Professor tries to help by brewing an antidote made of keptibora berry extract, but the antidote causes Gilligan to see double. After consuming more juice, he sees four of everything. Meanwhile, the island is invaded by three headhunters who slowly capture all of the other castaways. Gilligan saves the day by serving the headhunters lots and lots of keptibora berry extract, which causes them to see “hundreds” of castaways running toward them!
In 1968, TVʹS JERRY LEWIS SHOW Guests: THE BUCKINGHAMS
In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “A-Camping We Will Go”, Mike and Carol plan a camping trip for all the Bradys, Carol and her girls have never been on a camping trip before and the boys donʹt want them along. Mike pushes for a 'togethernessʹ trip even to including the girls in the fishing.
In 1969, Jef Jaisun released the classic “Friendly Neighborhood Narco Agent.”
In 1969, On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) was angry when Steve (George Reinholt) refused to admit the baby was his and threatened to tell Russ everything. Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Steve he couldn't be sure that Russ was the baby's father.
In 1969, Thru November 24; Apollo Twelve, manned by Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard F. Gordon, Jr., and Alan L. Bean, blased off from Cape Kennedy to make the second U.S. lunar landing on the moon. Conrad became the first man to fall down on the moon, declaring “It may have been a small step for Neil Armstrong, but itʹs a helluva big step for a little fellow like me.”
In 1970, Santanaʹs “Black Magic Woman” was released.
In 1971, McDonaldʹs commercials couldnʹt tout lower prices, as the burger giant raised the price of its Quarter Pounder from 53 cents to 55 cents — in violation of President Nixonʹs price controls.
In 1972, “Bill Moyersʹ Journal” launches on PBS, requiring Americans to whaddaya call it, oh right…think about…stuff.
In 1972, The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 1,000 level for the first time, ending the day at 1,003.16.
In 1973, Britainʹs Princess Anne married a commoner, Captain Mark Phillips, in Westminster Abbey. However, they divorced in 1992, and Princess Anne re-married.
In 1973, “Piano Man” album by Billy Joel was released
In 1973, “The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle” album by Bruce Springsteen was released
In 1973, The BBWAA unanimously selects Reggie Jackson (.293, 32, 117) as the American Leagueʹs MVP. The 27-year-old right fielder of the World Champion Aʹs, who captured all of the writersʹ 24 first-place votes, easily outdistances Oriole right-hander Jim Palmer (22-9, 2.40) and Royals outfielder Amos Otis (.300, 26, 93), the runners-ups for the honor.
In 1973, "The Don Is Dead" was released by Universal Pictures; Richard Fleischer (director); Christopher Trumbo, Marvin H. Albert, Michael Butler (screenplay); Anthony Quinn, Frederic Forrest, Robert Forster, Al Lettieri, Angel Tompkins, Charles Cioffi, Barry Russo, Louis Zorich, Ina Balin, Joe Santos, Frank DeKova, Abe Vigoda, Victor Argo, Val Bisoglio, Robert Carricart, Sid Haig, Vic Tayback, Bobby Bass, Dick Crockett, Lee Delano, Nick Dimitri, Bob Hoy, Roland La Starza, Tanya Lemani, George Robotham, Carlos Romero, Ted White; Crime
In 1964, “Bless Our Love” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cry Me A River” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Empty Pages” by Traffic peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fifteen Years Ago” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Have I The Right?” by The Honeycombs peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hey Now” by Lesley Gore peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Am Somebody” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Had A Talk With My Man” by Mitty Collier peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Need Help (I Can't Do It Alone)” by Bobby Byrd peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It Don't Matter To Me” by Bread peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Jump Back” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let Me Back In” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Little Honda” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Runnin' Out Of Fools” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Somebody's Been Sleeping” by 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Something You Got” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Stand By Your Man” by Candi Staton peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Stop Takin' Me For Granted” by Mary Wells peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sweetheart” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Thank God and Greyhound” by Roy Clark peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “That's The Way I Want Our Love” by Joe Simon peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Door Is Still Open To My Heart” by Dean Martin peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Times Have Changed” by Irma Thomas peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Wendy” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Why (Doncha Be My Girl)” by Chartbusters peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1964, 😉🤣 “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ain't That Tellin' You People” by Original Caste peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “All Cried Out” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Baby Be Mine” by Jelly Beans peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Death Of An Angel” by The Kingsmen peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Deeper and Deeper” by Freda Payne peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I've Got Sand In My Shoes” by The Drifters peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It Don't Matter To Me” by Bread peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's Only Make Believe” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Let It Be Me” by Jerry Butler and Betty Everett peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lucretia MacEvil” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lucy” by Crabby Appleton peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make It Easy On Yourself” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ugena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World)” by The Temptations peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We've Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Young Man” by The Who peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Ain't That Loving You Baby” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Go North” by Richard Barnes peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Google Eye” by Nashville Teens peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Here Comes The Night” by Lulu peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Can't Stand It” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Last Night” by The Merseybeats peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “More Good Old Rock and Roll” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “New World In The Morning” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “San Bernadino” by Christie peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Sha-La-La” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “The Door Is Still Open To My Heart” by Dean Martin peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Think About Your Children” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Wild Side Of Life” by Tommy Quickly peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lookin' Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “She's A Mod” by Ray Columbus and The Invaders peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Hup Hup Hup” by Het Cocktail Trio peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Won't Stand Between Them” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “In der mondhelle Nacht” by Gert and Hermien Timmerman peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Montego Bay” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Tell Me (You're Coming Back)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Jeg vet hva jeg vil” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Not Until Next Time” by Jim Reeves peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Send Me A Postcard” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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