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In 1966, Shoes…for industry! The Firesign Theater makes its debut on KPFK radio in Los Angeles.
In 1966, Woody Allenʹs first play, “Donʹt Drink the Water” opened on Broadway.
In 1967, Beatles Ltd and Apple Music Ltd swap names.
In 1967, Davey Jones of the Monkees opens a Greenwich Village, New York boutique, Zilch I.
In 1967, Pink Floyd released their third single, “Apples and Oranges,” which failed to chart.
In 1968, The movie “Heidi” became a footnote in sports history when NBC cut away from the last 1:05 of the New York Jets-Oakland Raiders game in order to permit the childrenʹs special to begin on time. Viewers missed the rally as the Raiders came from a 32-29 deficit and scored two touchdowns in the last 42 seconds (twice in nine seconds) to win 43-32. The football fans protested the action and missed the original “Must See TV” comeback in NFL history.
In 1969, “Let It Bleed” album by The Rolling Stones was released
In 1969, The United States and the Soviet Union began negotiating their way back from the nuclear precipice, when the strategic arms limitation talks — better known by the acronym “SALT” — opened in Helsinki, Finland.
In 1970, Elton John recorded a live album in New York; the concert was also broadcast live by a local FM radio station, WPLJ-FM. When it was released in 1971, it was released as “11-17-70” in the USA, but in Britain, it was released as “17-11-70”. This is one of the reasons why birthdates in the United Kingdom and the U.S.A. are often confused, especially if the person was born within the first twelve days of the month as for example September 10 in one country is October 9 in the other.
In 1971, Rod Stewart and the Faces release “A Nod is as Good as a Wink to a Blind Horse,” their third LP together. The group scores its biggest hit, “Stay with Me,” which hits #17. The LP does make it to the Top Ten.
In 1971, “Yo-yo” single by The Osmonds was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Career Fever”, Mike mistakenly believes that Greg wants to follow in his footsteps because of a paper he prepares for his English class, Greg hasnʹt the heart to tell his father that he was just doing the paper as an assignment and he doesnʹt want to be an architect. He does a drawing to show his lack of ability but that only results in Mike buying him a drafting kit.
In 1973, R.C., “Heartbeat — Itʹs A Lovebeat” by DeFranco Family peaked at number three on the pop singles chart. UGGGHHH!!!
In 1973, R.C., “I Got A Name” by Jim Croce peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, President Richard Nixon told a gathering of Associated Press managing editors at a televised news conference in Orlando, Florida: “People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, Iʹm not a crook.”
In 1965, "The War Lord" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1970, "The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again" was released by ABC / Thomas-Spelling Productions; George McCowan (director); Richard Carr (screenplay); Walter Brennan, Fred Astaire, Edgar Buchanan, Andy Devine, Chill Wills, Paul Richards, Lana Wood, Parley Baer, Walter Burke, Lillian Bronson, Jonathan Hole, Burt Mustin, Don Wilbanks, Pepper Martin, Eddie Quillan; Comedy
In 1972, "1776" was released by Columbia Pictures; Peter H. Hunt (director); Peter Stone (screenplay); William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden, Blythe Danner, John Cullum, David Ford, Virginia Vestoff, Ron Holgate, Emory Bass, Howard Caine, John Myhers, Rex Robbins, William Hansen, Ray Middleton, James Noble, Patrick Hines, Ralston Hill, William Duell, William Bassett, Nicolas Coster, Jack De Mave, Peter Forster, John Holland, Jonathan Moore, Roy Poole, Leo Leyden, Charles Rule, Daniel Keyes, Stephen Nathan; Historical; Musical; Drama
In 1972, "Asylum" was released by Cinema International Corporation / Amicus Productions / Harbor Productions; Roy Ward Baker (director); Robert Bloch (screenplay); Peter Cushing, Britt Ekland, Robert Powell, Herbert Lom, Barry Morse, Patrick Magee, Geoffrey Bayldon, Barbara Parkins, Sylvia Syms, Richard Todd, Ann Firbank, John Franklyn-Robbins, Charlotte Rampling, James Villiers, Megs Jenkins, Frank Forsyth; Horror
In 1972, "The Mechanic" was released by United Artists; Michael Winner (director); Lewis John Carlino (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Linda Ridgeway, Frank de Kova, Lindsay Crosby, Takayuki Kubota, Patrick O'Moore, Enzo Fiermonte, Celeste Yarnall, Steve Vinovich, Robert Jaffe, Ernie Orsatti; Action; Thriller
In 1973, “Country Sunshine” by Dottie West peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Heartbeat - It's A Lovebeat” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Pretending Days Are Over” by The Dells peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Never Let You Go” by Bloodstone peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Nutbush City Limits” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Oh No, Not My Baby” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Sail Around The World” by David Gates peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “We May Never Pass This Way Again” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You're A Special Part Of Me” by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Could You Ever Love Me Again” by Gary and Dave peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Fly Me High” by Tobias peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Friends” by Bette Midler peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'll Have To Go Away” by Skylark peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Jesse” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Last Kiss” by Wednesday peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Raised On Rock / For Old Times Sake” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rocky Mountain Way” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “We May Never Pass This Way Again” by Seals and Crofts peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “West Coast Woman” by Painter peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Love You Love Me Love” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Photograph” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Won't Somebody Dance With Me” by Lynsey De Paul peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “He Did With Me / Mr. Allison” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine / Grandma Whistled” by Tom T. Hall peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rubber Bullets / Waterfall” by 10cc peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Welcome Home / Can't Keep My Mind on The Game” by Peters and Lee peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Friend Stan” by Slade peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Top Of The World” by The Carpenters peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye (English)” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ich komm' bald wieder” by Cindy and Bert peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rising Sun” by Medicine Head peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Skydiver” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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