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In 1964, On General Hospital, Steve Hardy asked Audrey March to marry him.
In 1965, R.C., “1-2-3” by Len Barry peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Ainʹt That Peculiar” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “I Hear A Symphony” by The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, R.C., “Ring Dang Doo” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1965, Simon and Garfunkel give us “Sounds Of Silence.” So do several mime artists heard on the same record. Hear that? Thatʹs Marcel Marceau in the background!
In 1965, Chick Hearn began a 3,000 game streak of play-by-play calls for the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1965, Little Jimmy Dickens hit number one on the Country Charts with “May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose”. The song also hit number 15 on the pop charts.
In 1967, At 11:00 a.m., the Census Clock at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. ticked past 200 million.
In 1967, Dark Shadows introduced time travel to the show when Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) disappeared from a séance and went back in time.
In 1967, The Beach Boys “Smiley Smile” album featuring the song “Vegetables,” produced by Paul McCartney and the Beach Boys is released in the United Kingdom on Capitol and in the U.S. on the bandʹs own Brothers label. Unfortunately, the albums doesnʹt make it to the Top Forty in either country and the single will not chart at all, demonstrating the Beach Boys dwindling popularity and sending leader Brian Wilson further into reclusiveness.
In 1967, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Incense and Peppermints,” Strawberry Alarm Clock.
In 1969, Legendary Brazilian soccer star Pelé scores his 1,000th goal in his 909th first-class soccer match. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL!
In 1969, Native American activists began an occupation of Alcatraz Island that would last 19 months before they were forcibly removed by federal authorities.
In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Not-So-Ugly Duckling”, Jan has a crush on Clark Tyson, the best looking boy in her class, but he is attentive to Marcia; Jan thinks it is her freckles that cause Clark to like her older sister better. She decides to invent a boyfriend to save face.
In 1970, “Wall $treet Week,” starring the young hip Louis Rukeyser, begins offering the word on the street to 30 Eastern public broadcasters.
In 1970, Kinks singer Ray Davies re-recorded one word for the single “Apeman.” The song contained the word “foggin',” which sounded too much like an expletive.
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of All in the Family” (in caricature). Other Articles: Nichols, Funny Face
In 1971, On “All in the Family,” Mike worries about raising his grades, so much itʹs worrying Gloria. And his homework is affecting his other duties at home…heʹs (temporarily) impotent.
In 1971, R.C., “Theme From Shaft” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Right on! I heard that the Today in History author David Tanny is a bad…[SHUT YOUR MOUTH!]…but I was only talkin' 'bout D.T. [Then we can dig it!]
In 1971, “Inner City Blues” becomes the third R&B number one single from Marvin Gayeʹs, “Whatʹs Goin' On” album. The others are the title track and “Mercy, Mercy Me.” The LP represents the first time a major Motown artist has taken a public stand on controversial social issues.
In 1972, Loretta Lynn released "Rated "X"" which became Lynn's sixth #1 country single as a solo artist. The song dealt with the stigma faced by divorced women during the early '70s, and was regarded as somewhat controversial at the time, due to its frank language.
In 1973, Comedian Allan Sherman…who had a hit in 1963 with the novelty tune “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah!”…died from respiratory failure at the age of 48.
In 1968, "Lady in Cement" was released by Arcola Pictures; Gordon Douglas (director); Frank Sinatra, Raquel Welch, Dan Blocker; Mystery; Crime; Comedy; Thriller
In 1972, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" was released by Fox-Rank Distributors / Josef Shaftel Productions; William Sterling (director/screenplay); Fiona Fullerton, Hywel Bennett, Michael Crawford, Robert Helpmann, Michael Hordern, Michael Jayston, Davy Kaye, Roy Kinnear, Spike Milligan, Dudley Moore, Dennis Price, Ralph Richardson, Flora Robson, Peter Sellers, Rodney Bewes, Ray Brooks, Richard Warwick, Dennis Waterman, Julian Chagrin, Peter Bull, Patsy Rowlands, Freddie Cox, Frank Cox, Ian Trigger, Stanley Bates, Freddie Earlie, William Ellis, Mike Elles, Peter O'Farrell, Victoria Shallard, Pippa Vickers, Ray Edwards, Melita Manger, Angela Morgan, June Kidd, Michael Reardon, Brian Tipping; Musical
In 1972, "Black Gunn" was released by Columbia Pictures / Champion Production Company / World Arts Media / World Film Services; Robert Hartford-Davis (director); Franklin Coen, Robert Shearer (screenplay); Jim Brown, Martin Landau, Brenda Sykes, Herbert Jefferson Jr., Luciana Paluzzi, Vida Blue, Stephen McNally, Keefe Brasselle, Timothy Brown, William Campbell, Bruce Glover, Bernie Casey, Gary Conway, Chuck Daniel, Rick Ferrell, Gene Washington, Julian Christopher, Tony Young, Katherine Woodville, Jeannie Bell, Tony Giorgio, Tommy Davis, Toni Holt Kramer, Mark Tapscott, Don Borisenko, Gyl Roland, Lavelle Roby, Frank Bello; Crime; Action; Thriller
In 1973, "The Affair" was released by ABC / Sony Pictures Television / Spelling-Goldberg Productions; Gilbert Cates (director); Barbara Turner (screenplay); Natalie Wood, Robert Wagner, Bruce Davison, Jamie Smith-Jackson, Pat Harrington Jr., Kent Smith, Paul Ryan, Frances Reid, Mark Roberts, Anna Karen, Victoria Carroll, Anna Aries, Steve Riskas, Brett Ericson, Robert Stull, Paul Pepper, Suzanne Taylor, Keith Walker, Marland Proctor; Drama
In 1965, “1-2-3” by Len Barry peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ain't That Peculiar” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Child Of Our Times” by Barry McGuire peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Cleo's Back” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Talk To Strangers” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Easy Loving” by Freddie Hart peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gimme Some Lovin'” by Traffic peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “He Touched Me” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Honky Tonk '65” by Lonnie Mack peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Bet He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)” by The Intruders peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Found A Girl” by Jan and Dean peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Hear A Symphony” by The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'd Love To Change The World” by Ten Years After peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm Still Waiting” by Diana Ross peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “If You Don't (Love Me, Tell Me So)” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's A Cryin' Shame” by Gayle McCormick peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Impossible” by New Birth peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jennifer” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let The Good Times Roll” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Long Promised Road” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Looking With My Eyes” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Love” by The Lettermen peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mammy Blue” by Los Pop Tops (Pop Tops) peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Misty” by The Vibrations peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Questions 67 and 68” by Chicago peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rescue Me” by Fontella Bass peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sinner Man” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Letter” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Theme From 'Shaft'” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Try To Remember” by The Brothers Four peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, ⛵ “A Taste Of Honey” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Absolutely Right” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Banks Of The Ohio” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Boys” by The Beatles peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Chapel In The Moonlight” by The Bachelors peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Crazy Arms Crazy Eyes” by Brave Belt peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Talk To Strangers” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Miss You So” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's A Cryin' Shame” by Gayle McCormick peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let's Hang On” by The Four Seasons peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Love” by The Lettermen peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mammy Blue” by Los Pop Tops (Pop Tops) peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mammy Blue” by The Oak Island Treasury Department peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Move To California” by The Staccatos peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Never My Love” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “One Good Reason” by Ritchie Knight peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One More Mountain To Climb” by Doctor Music peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Positively 4th Street” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's All I Got” by Freddie North peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She” by Booker T. and Priscilla peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Someday, Someday” by The Shindogs peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Steppin' Out” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” by Persuaders peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Till” by Tom Jones peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What Are You Doing Sunday” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Whatcha Gonna Do About It” by Small Faces peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Got To Hide Your Love Away” by The Silkie peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Banks Of The Ohio” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Chinatown” by The Move peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Will Return” by Springwater peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “In The Chapel In The Moonlight” by The Bachelors peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Something” by Georgie Fame peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Thou Shall Not Steal” by Freddie and The Dreamers peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Till” by Tom Jones peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by The Four Pennies peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yesterday / Act Naturally” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Baba O'Riley” by The Who peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Back Street Luv” by Curved Air peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Everybody's Everything” by Santana peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Goodbye Forever” by Soundation peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Message Understood” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Gefangen” by Jean-Claude Pascal peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Siebzehn Jahr, blondes Haar” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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