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In 1966, R.C., “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, R.C., “Thatʹs Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1966, Tommy James and the Shondells record “I Think Weʹre Alone Now,” which will become a huge “bubble gum” hit. It peaks at number four in its seventeen weeks on the chart and is one of the groupʹs seven Top Ten hits. Tiffany covered the song in 1987. “Weird Al” parodied it into “I Think Iʹm a Clone Now” in 1988.
In 1968, Astronauts aboard Apollo VIII, orbiting the moon, read passages from the Old Testament Book of Genesis as part of a Christmas Eve television broadcast to Earth.
In 1968, Led Zeppelin left England for America for the first time.
In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) found Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) had been attacked by the werewolf and took him back to Collinwood. Later, Chris Jennings (Donald Briscoe) turned into a werewolf in front of Joe. Joe shot the werewolf with a gun, but it did not kill him.
In 1969, “The Buddy Holly Story,” an album commemorating the career of one of musicʹs most innovative performers (released on the tenth anniversary of his death) is certified gold. One week later, “Thatʹll Be the Day,” is certified a gold single. Ten years later, a movie with the same title as the album would premiere in movie theaters starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly.
In 1970, The animated feature film, “The Aristocats” is released in theatres. It cost $4 million to make. It is the first animated feature film completed without Walt Disney. “The Jungle Book” released in 1967 was the first animated movie released after Disney died in 1966.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Not-So-Rose-Colored Glasses”, Mike attempts to surprise Carol with a photograph of the children for their anniversary, Alice fakes a toothache to get Carol to take her to the dentist so Mike can have the picture taken. Then Jan accidentally destroys the print and the negative is lost.
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “NO SECRETS” from CARLY SIMON includes “YOUʹRE SO VAIN”
In 1973, Tom Johnson of the Doobie Brothers was arrested in Visalia, California on charges of marijuana possession, or, well, doobies. He has to go to court January 10, right about the time the groupʹs new album is released. The title? “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits.”
In 1965, "Bad Girls Go to Hell" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1968, "The Love Bug (limited release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions; Robert Stevenson (director); Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett; Adventure; Comedy
In 1969, "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes" was released by Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Butler (director); Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn; Sci-Fi; Comedy
In 1966, “A Place In The Sun” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Alvin's Boo-Ga-Loo” by Alvin Cash and The Registers peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Any Way That You Want Me” by Liverpool Five peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Cry” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ghost Riders In The Sky” by Baja Marimba Band peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Going Nowhere” by Los Bravos peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Need Somebody” by ? (Question Mark) and The Mysterians peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm Gonna Make You Mine” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies” by The Association peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Please Don't Ever Leave Me” by Cyrkle peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “That's The Tune” by The Vogues peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “The Girl That Stood Beside Me” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Try My Love Again” by Bobby Moore and The Rhythm Aces peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1966, 😉🤣 “Louie, Louie” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Coming Home Soldier” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Coming On Strong” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Games That Lovers Play” by Eddie Fisher peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” by The Searchers peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Heartbreak Hotel” by The Scoundrelz peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Got The Feelin' (Oh No, No)” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I Wanna Meet You” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm Ready For Love” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “It's Only Love” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Living For You” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Love's Just A Broken Heart” by The British Modbeats peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Tell Me” by The Characters peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “We Got A Thing That's In The Groove” by The Capitols peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Dead End Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “East West” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “I'm Ready For Love” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Morningtown Ride” by The Seekers peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “There Won't Be Many Coming Home” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by The Supremes peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Ooh La La / Ain't Nobody Home” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1966, “Touch” by The Outsiders peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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