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In 1965, R.C., “Day Tripper/We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.
In 1966, The Beatles released “Everywhere its Christmas” in the United Kingdom.
In 1966, “Hey Joe,” the first single by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, was released in Britain where it became a top ten hit. The song was not released as a single in the U.S.
In 1966, Dick Tiger defeated Jose Torres in a 15th round decision to capture the heavyweight championship of the world.
In 1967, R.C., “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “I Second That Emotion” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, The Lemon Pipers, released “Green Tambourine” on an unsuspecting psychedelic world this day. The tune made number one on February 3, 1968. Far out, man!
In 1967, Wilt Chamberlain scored 68 points to lead a 143-123 Philadelphia Warriors victory over the Chicago Bulls. This was the seventh highest game in Wiltʹs career, but the last time he scored this high as he decided to concentrate on other parts of the game.
In 1967, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1968, David Selby debuted on Dark Shadows as Quentin Collins. Terry Crawford also aired for the first time as Beth Chavez. In the episode, Amy Jennings had moved into Collinwood, with Liz hoping she'll be a playmate and good influence on young David. But while playing in the west wing, the children discovered a secret room containing the malevolent spirits of Quentin Collins and Beth Chavez. Quickly putting the children under his power, Quentin ordered them to move his skeleton from the room and bury it in the woods. He then told them that they're to systematically kill members of the family. In the meantime, Liz told Roger that she's worried about Vicky, who's been despondent since the disappearance of Jeff Clark. As the episode ended, David acted on Quentin's marching orders by stringing a wire across the grand staircase. When Amy told Roger that she heard a prowler near the main door, he subsequently investigated and took the fall Quentin intended for him.
In 1970, In one day, five singles and five albums by Creedance Clearwater Revival are certified gold: “Down on the Corner,” “Lookin out My Back Door,” “Travelin' Band,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Up around the Bend” and “Cosmoʹs Factory,” “Willy and the Poor Boys,” “Green River,” “Bayou Country” and “Creedance Clearwater Revival.”
In 1970, The U.S.S.R. managed the first successful unmanned landing on Venus.
In 1970, “Night Gallery”, TV Scifi Anthology; debut on NBC.
In 1970, “The Partridge Family Album” album by Partridge Family was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, Don McLeanʹs eight-minute-plus version of “American Pie” was released and became one of the longest songs with some of the most confusing [pick your favorite interpretation] lyrics to ever hit the pop charts. It was a disc jockey favorite since there were few songs long enough for potty breaks at the time. “American Pie” hit number one on January 15. 1972. Eight minutes was enough to complete the bathroom break. 27½ years later, a parody of the song was finally made: “The Saga Begins” by “Weird Al” Yankovic!
In 1971, Melanie (Safka) received a gold record for the single, “Brand New Key”, about roller skates and love and stuff like that.
In 1972, R.C., “I Just Want To Make Love To You” by Foghat peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Me And Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, The Miami Dolphins, led by Larry Csonka and Bob Griese, and a vaunted defense, became the first NFL team to go undefeated and untied in 14 regular season games by beating the Baltimore Colts 16-0. They won the Super Bowl to complete a 17-0 season. The Dolphins set an NFL rushing record with 2,960 yards.
In 1972, TVʹS MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW Georgia Engel makes her first appearance in the role of Georgette Franklin.
In 1964, "The Disorderly Orderly" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1965, "Battle of the Bulge" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1967, "Son of Godzilla" opened in theaters in Japan
In 1969, "Cactus Flower" was released by Columbia Pictures; Gene Saks (director); Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn; Comedy; Screwball
In 1969, "Gaily, Gaily" was released by Universal Pictures; Norman Jewison (director); Beau Bridges, Melina Mercouri, Brian Keith; Comedy
In 1969, "Hello, Dolly!" was released by 20th Century Fox; Gene Kelly (director); Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, Michael Crawford; Comedy; Musical; Romantic
In 1970, "Puzzle of a Downfall Child" was released by Universal Pictures; Jerry Schatzberg (director); Adrian Joyce (screenplay); Faye Dunaway, Barry Primus, Viveca Lindfors, Barry Morse, Roy Scheider, John Heffernan, Sydney Walker, Susan Willis, Barbara Carrera, Ruth Jackson, Clark Burckhalter, Shirley Rich, Emerick Bronson, Harry Lee, Jane Halleran, Sam Schacht; Drama
In 1970, "Love Story" was released by Paramount Pictures / Love Story Company; Arthur Hiller (director); Erich Segal (screenplay); Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland, Russell Nype, Katherine Balfour, Sydney Walker, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Modica, Walker Daniels, John Merensky, Andrew Duncan; Romantic; Drama
In 1971, "The Boy Friend" was released by MGM-EMI Film Distributors; Ken Russell (director/screenplay); Twiggy, Christopher Gable, Max Adrian, Bryan Pringle, Murray Melvin, Moyra Fraser, Georgina Hale, Vladek Sheybal, Tommy Tune, Brian Murphy, Graham Armitage, Barbara Windsor, Glenda Jackson, Sally Bryant, Antonia Ellis, Caryl Little, Anne Jameson, Catherine Willmer; Musical, Comedy; Live Action
In 1973, "Hell Up in Harlem" was released by American International Pictures; Larry Cohen (director/screenplay); Fred Williamson, Julius Harris, Gloria Hendry, Margaret Avery, D'Urville Martin, Tony King, Esther Sutherland, Gerald Gordon, Bobby Ramsen, James Dixon, Charles MacGuire; neo-noir; Blaxploitation
In 1973, "Papillon" was released by Allied Artists / Les Films Corona / General Production Company; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); Dalton Trumbo, Lorenzo Semple Jr. (screenplay); Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, Anthony Zerbe, Robert Deman, Woodrow Parfrey, Bill Mumy, George Coulouris, Ratna Assan, William Smithers, Val Avery, Gregory Sierra, Vic Tayback, Mills Watson, Ron Soble, Barbara Morrison, Don Hanmer, E.J. André, Len Lesser, John Quade, Fred Sadoff, Liam Dunn, Peter Brocco, Richard Farnsworth, Harry Monty, Dalton Trumbo; Historical; Adventure; Drama
In 1972, “Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “And You and I” by Yes peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Angel” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Beautiful People” by Bobby Vee and The Strangers peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Beautiful People” by Kenny O'Dell peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” by Harpers Bizarre peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Corner Of The Sky” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “For What It's Worth” by King Curtis peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Didn't Know I Loved You ('Till I Saw You Rock and Roll)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Second That Emotion” by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Keep The Ball Rollin'” by Jay and The Techniques peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Long Dark Road” by The Hollies peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Piece Of My Heart” by Erma Franklin peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Sockin' 1-2-3-4” by John Roberts peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Dialogue” by Chicago peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hard Life / Season Of Plenty” by Ray Materick peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Am Woman” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Long Time Comin' Home” by Doctor Music peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone” by The Temptations peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunny Days” by Lighthouse peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ventura Highway” by America peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush” by Traffic peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Keeper Of The Castle” by The Four Tops peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Stay With Me” by Blue Mink peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ben” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Gimme Little Sign” by Brenton Wood peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ginger Man / Airweather Friend” by Brian Cadd peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “How Can I Be Sure” by The Young Rascals peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Judy / There's Always Me” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “My Prayer / Don't Let Your Left Hand Know” by The Vibrants peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Cat In The Window (The Bird In The Sky)” by Petula Clark peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Two Of Us” by Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Auntie” by Vicky Leandros, Demis Roussos, Sandra and Andres, Enrico Macias, Hildegard Knef and Alice Babs peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Fais-do” by Redbone peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Holiday” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Think I Love You” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Listen To The Music” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “There Has Been A Time” by The Cats peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Came, You Saw, You Conquered” by The Pearls peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Zabadak” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Überall auf der Welt” by Freddy Breck peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Excerpt From "A Teenage Opera"” by Keith West peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Love You, You Love Me” by Anthony Quinn With The Harold Spina Singers peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Massachusetts” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Monja” by The Cry'n Strings peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Stop The Beat” by Renate Kern peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Last Waltz” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Zabadak” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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