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In 1965, Muhammad Ali knocked out Floyd Patterson in the 12th round to retain the world heavyweight title in Las Vegas.
In 1966, Susan Flannery made her first appearance as Laura Horton in Days of our Lives.
In 1967, Arlo Guthrieʹs 22-minute song “Aliceʹs Restaurant” was released on Reprise Records soon after he performed it at the Newport Folk Festival. Guthire starred in the 1970 movie based on the song.
In 1967, BBC unofficially bans “I Am the Walrus” by the Beatles.
In 1967, “Soul Man” single by Sam and Dave was certified Gold by the RIAA. The Blues Brothers covered it in 1979.
In 1967, The Mel Brooks film comedy “The Producers,” starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, had its world premiere in Pittsburgh.
In 1968, Stage actress Betsy Durkin made her first appearance in Dark Shadows as governess Victoria Winters. When Alexandra Moltke abruptly left the show due to pregnancy, her pivotal character was in the middle of a major storyline and could not be written out. In Durkin's tenth episode, Victoria literally vanished, fading away, presumably returning to the 1700s, where she had met the love of her life during another journey through time. Carolyn Groves played the character for a few episodes when they wrapped up her story for good.
In 1968, The first interracial kiss in TV history is shown on “Star Trek” between Captain Kirk and Uhura (“Platoʹs Stepchildren”).
In 1969, R.C., “Fortunate Son” by Credence Clearwater Revival peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Itʹs A Funky Thing-Right On (part 1)” by Herbie Mann peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, R.C., “We Love You, Call Collect” by Art Linkletter peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1969, Led Zeppelinʹs “Whole Lotta Love” was released.
In 1967, "Rosie!" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1972, "Rage" was released by Warner Bros.; George C. Scott (director); Philip Friedman, Dan Kleinman (screenplay); George C. Scott, Richard Basehart, Martin Sheen, Barnard Hughes, Paul Stevens, Stephen Young, Kenneth Tobey, Robert Walden, William Jordan, Dabbs Greer, John Dierkes, Bette Henritze, Lou Frizzell, Ed Lauter, Terry Wilson, Nicolas Beauvy, Fielding Greaves; Thriller; Mystery
In 1972, "They Only Kill Their Masters" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; James Goldstone (director); Lane Slate (screenplay); James Garner, Katharine Ross, Hal Holbrook, Harry Guardino, June Allyson, Tom Ewell, Peter Lawford, Edmond O'Brien, Arthur O'Connell, Ann Rutherford, Art Metrano, Christopher Connelly, Jason Wingreen, Robert Nichols, Norma Connolly, Royce D. Applegate, Alma Beltran, Chuck Courtney, John Davey, Larry Duran, Kim Kahana, Harry Masch, Jenifer Shaw, David Westberg, Lee Pulford; Mystery
In 1969, 🤔 “We Love You, Call Collect” by Art Linkletter peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Girls It Ain't Easy” by Honey Cone peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I Can't Make It Alone” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Just A Little Love” by B.B. King peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Roosevelt and Ira Lee” by Tony Joe White peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “See Ruby Fall” by Johnny Cash peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Smile A Little Smile For Me” by Flying Machine peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Ballad Of Easy Rider” by The Byrds peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Crumbs Off The Table” by Glass House peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Everybody's Talkin'” by Spanky and Our Gang peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mind, Body and Soul” by Flaming Ember peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Roosevelt and Ira Lee” by Tony Joe White peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Shangri-La” by The Lettermen peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Smile A Little Smile For Me” by Flying Machine peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Take A Letter Maria” by R.B. Greaves peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “That's How Heartaches Are Made” by The Marvelettes peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “The Ten Commandments Of Love” by Little Anthony and The Imperials peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Biljo” by Clodagh Rodgers peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Something / Come Together” by The Beatles peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Sweet Dream” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Teresa” by Joe Dolan peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Jean” by Oliver (U.S.) peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Something / Come Together” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Harm met de harp” by Henk Elsink peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother” by The Hollies peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Huil maar niet, kleine Eva!” by Het Radi-Ensemble peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “I'm Gonna Make You Mine” by Lou Christie peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Magic Forest” by Fat Mattress peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “Mexico” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1969, “So Good Together” by Andy Kim peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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