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In 1965, R.C., “Taste Of Honey” by Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; Allan Sherman parodied it into “A Waste Of Money”.
In 1965, Author Ken Kesey and his band of “Merry Pranksters” hold the first “Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test” in San Francisco.
In 1966, A whopper of a football game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants ended with the Redskins in front 72-41; This game set records for most points scored by one team and most points scored in one game; both teams also set records with 16 TDs and 113 total points. Charlie Gogolak scored nine out of the ten Washington touchdowns that day.
In 1966, Filming of Peter Cook and Dudley Mooreʹs BBC-TV comedy show “Not Only…But Also”, with appearance of John Lennon.
In 1966, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Winchester Cathedral,” The New Vaudeville Band. Composer Geoff Stephens sings the song through a megaphone, giving it a 1930s vaudeville style.
In 1967, The Beatlesʹ album, “Magical Mystery Tour,” was released in the U.S. by Capitol Records where it hits number one. It was released in the United Kingdom eleven days later as an extended play disc, without three singles. One side contains the songs from the movie of the same name, (“I Am the Walrus,” “Fool on the Hill,” “Blue Jay Way,” and “Your Mother Should Know”) The other side features singles previously unavailable on a long player (“Penny Lane,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “Hello Goodbye,” “Baby Youʹre A Rich Man,” and “All You Need Is Love”). On December 8, EMI will release a double-EP containing only the songs from the film. Both the American LP and the British EP are big sellers, the film however, is not.
In 1968, Steppenwolfʹs eponymous first album, which includes its biggest hits, “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” is certified gold by the RIAA.
In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country chart with At San Quentin a recording of a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison. The album was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue."
In 1969, The Rolling Stones open their four-night stand at Madison Square Garden, where the first two shows are recorded for their live album, “Get Yer Ya-Yaʹs Out.” Among the highlights: “JUMPIN' JACK FLASH,” “HONKY TONK WOMEN” and “SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL.”
In 1970, George Harrison released his solo album “All Things Must Pass” produced by Phil Spector and featuring lots of noted players like Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, Ringo Starr and Jim Gordon, in the U.S.A. The singles “What Is Life” and “My Sweet Lord” (Heʹs So Fine in disguise) were released as singles from the album.
In 1970, On Days of our Lives, the Hortons celebrated Thanksgiving. "Bless this food, and give us the courage and strength to live to the fullest of all the Days of our Lives that lie ahead of us," said patriarch Tom Horton (Macdonald Carey).
In 1971, R.C., “Baby Iʹm-A-Want You” by Bread peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, HOT NEW ALBUM “LED ZEPPELIN IV” features “STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN”
In 1972, Pierre Trudeau forms Canadian government.
In 1972, “Itʹs A Beautiful Day” album by Itʹs A Beautiful Day was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, President Nixon signs the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, allowing enforced oil and gasoline conservation measures.
In 1973, The U.S. Senate voted 92-to-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who had resigned.
In 1964, "Looking for Love" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "Hellfighters" was released by Universal Pictures; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); John Wayne, Katharine Ross, Jim Hutton; Adventure
In 1969, "The Undefeated" was released by 20th Century Fox; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); John Wayne, Rock Hudson, Antonio Aguilar; Western; Civil War
In 1973, "Fly Me" was released by New World Pictures / Premiere Productions; Cirio Santiago (director); Miller Drake (screenplay); Pat Anderson, Lenore Kasdorf, Richard Young, Naomi Stevens, Richard Miller, Vic Diaz, Lyllah Torena, Ken Metcalfe, Richard Roake; Exploitation
In 1973, "The Holy Mountain" was released by ABKCO Films / Producciones Zohar; Alejandro Jodorowsky (director/screenplay); Alejandro Jodorowsky, Juan Ferrara, Blanca Sánchez, Horacio Salinas, Ramona Saunders, Adriana Page, Burt Kleiner, Valerie Jodorowsky, Nicky Nichols, Richard Rutowsky, Luis Lomelí, Ana de Sade, David Silva, Basilio González, Lupita Peruyero, Héctor Ortega, Connie de la Mora, Leticia Robles; Surrealist
In 1971, “Baby I'm-a Want You” by Bread peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Do I Love You” by Paul Anka peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Dolly Dagger” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Don't Pity Me” by Peter and Gordon peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “For You” by Spellbinders peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me” by Little Richard peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Want To Pay You Back” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Let Me Be” by The Turtles peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lisa Listen To Me” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lookin' Back” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Love Theme From 'The Sandpiper'” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Baby” by The Temptations peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Girl Has Gone” by The Miracles peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Tin Soldier (The Legend Of Billy Jack)” by Coven peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Pied Piper” by Changin' Times peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Rusty Bells” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's All I Got” by Freddie North peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Till” by Tom Jones peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Two Divided By Love” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You've Got To Hide Your Love Away” by The Silkie peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Bow Down To The Dollar” by Jericho peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Butterfly” by Danyel Gérard peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Easy Loving” by Freddie Hart peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Get Off Of My Cloud” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gimme Some Lovin'” by Traffic peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Hang On Sloopy” by Ramsey Lewis peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'd Love To Change The World” by Ten Years After peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm A Man” by Chicago peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lisa Listen To Me” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Make Me Your Baby” by Barbara Lewis peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Message Understood” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oh Lord” by Morse Code Transmission peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Peace Train” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Run, Baby, Run (Back Into My Arms)” by The Newbeats peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “To A Place Near The River” by Marty Butler peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Where Do You Go?” by Cher peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Everyday” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves” by Cher peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jeepster” by T. Rex peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “My Generation” by The Who peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Over and Over” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Surrender” by Diana Ross peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “The Carnival Is Over” by The Seekers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “You're The One” by Petula Clark peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Sing C'est la vie” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Get Off Of My Cloud” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Love Is Strange” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Maggie May” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mira” by Cock Van Der Palm peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Please Go” by Golden Earring peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Tap Turns On The Water” by C.C.S. peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Without A Worry In The World” by Rod McKuen peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Ola var fra Sandefjord” by Johnny Band peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Pour un flirt” by Michel Delpech peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1965, “Yesterday” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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