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In 1967, The Beatlesʹ Apple Boutique opened at 94 Baker Street in London. Hot items included the marching band jacket styles worn by the “Fab Four” on Sergeant Pepperʹs.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones released their “Satanic Majesties Request” LP.
In 1967, Otis Redding recorded “Sittinʹ on the Dock of the Bay.”
In 1967, In Britainʹs New Musical Express magazine, the Holliesʹ recently-departed Graham Nash announces the formation of Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
In 1968, Eric Burdon announced that the Animals would break up after a December 22 concert at Newcastle City Hall. This was the second version of the group. The first version split in 1966. He planned to move to California and embark on an acting career.
In 1968, R.C., “Bang-Shang-A-Lang” by The Archies peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, R.C., “Whoʹs Making Love” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, The great grandson of a person who borrowed a volume on diseases from the University of Cincinnati Medical Library 145 years earlier (!) was assessed the largest library fine ever — $22,646! No charges were pressed, but the great grandson was placed on detention for 12 years, five months and 23 days. In the library, of course.
In 1968, TVʹS HOLLYWOOD PALACE Guests: IKE and TINA TURNER REVUE (“YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANT, NOW YOU DONʹT WANT WHAT YOU GOT”, “UNDERSTANDING”)
In 1969, The holiday special “Frosty the Snowman” first aired on CBS.
In 1969, AT THE MOVIES Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson in “EASY RIDER”…Woody Allenʹs comedy “TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN”…“PAINT YOUR WAGON” was a Comedy/ Western with a cast headed by Lee Marvin, Jean Seeburg and Clint Eastwood
In 1970, Cartoonist Rube Goldberg, known for drawing wacky, convoluted contraptions meant to perform simple tasks, died in New York at age 87.
In 1971, Unmanned Soviet space capsule sends back radio and television signals from Mars.
In 1972, Thru December 19; Apollo 17, the sixth and last U.S. moon mission, blasted off from Cape Canaveral. Flight Commander Eugene Cernan was the last man on the moon. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Jack Schmitt left a commemorative plaque on the lunar surface as they left. Funny, now they can make coffee without caffiene, but NASA can no longer put a man on the moon.
In 1972, COVER OF ROLLING STONE CARLOS SANTANA
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Elopement”, The Brady clan thinks Alice is planning to elope with Sam, the butcher, Marcia and Jan overhear Alice discussing elopement with Sam and pass their discovery along to the family. Carol begins searching for a replacement housekeeper to allow Alice a weekʹs honeymoon, and the whole family gets involved in planning a surprise wedding reception for the “bride-to-be.”
In 1973, “Band On The Run” album by Paul McCartney and Wings was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, Today on the neverending soap opera, As Fleetwood Mac Turns, a year of trouble starts of Fleetwood Mac. Their manager, Clifford Davis, claims ownership of the bandʹs name and assembles a bogus Fleetwood Mac, which he puts out on tour.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: TOWER OF POWER, STORIES (“BROTHER LOUIE”), JOE WALSH, BONNIE BRAMLETT, CHEECH and CHONG (“SISTER MARY ELEPHANT”)
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts FOUR TOPS (“I CANʹT HELP MYSELF”, “KEEPER OF THE CASTLE”) welcome DR. HOOK (“COVER OF ROLLING STONE”), MOTT THE HOOPLE, TODD RUNDGREN
In 1968, “Born To Be With You” by Sonny James peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Crown Of Creation” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Don't Cry My Love” by The Impressions peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Kentucky Woman” by Deep Purple peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Little Arrows” by Leapy Lee peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Pickin' Wild Mountain Berries” by Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Promises, Promises” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Quick Joey Small (Run, Joey, Run)” by Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Right Relations” by Johnny Rivers peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic” by Andy Williams peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “They Don't Make Love Like They Used To” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Who's Making Love” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Both Sides Now” by Judy Collins or The Johnsons peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Cycles” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Do Something To Me” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Fire” by Five By Five peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Goodbye My Love” by James Brown peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Happy Feeling” by Happy Feeling peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “I Don't Live Today” by Purple Haze peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Les Bicyclettes de Belsize” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Only One Woman” by The Marbles peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Shake” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Slow Drag” by The Intruders peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Sunday Sun” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Live In The Sky” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “May I Have The Next Dream With You” by Malcolm Roberts peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Rain and Tears” by Aphrodite's Child peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Ride My See-Saw” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Hold Me Tight” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1968, “White Room” by Cream peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1968, “Fru Johnsen” by Inger Lise Rypdal peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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