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The Sunshine Datebook (1964-1973) for December 25

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In 1964, “Goldfinger” Sean Connery stars in the third James Bond movie which goes into national release. Shirley Basseyʹs theme song soon becomes a big hit.

In 1964, “Missing Links”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC. It was missing enough viewers to result in its cancelation.

In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Hoganʹs Heroes, John Forsythe

In 1965, R.C., “Buckaroo” by Buck Owens peaked at #60 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Donʹt Think Twice” by The Wonder Who? (The Four Seasons) peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Over And Over” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, The Beatlesʹ “Rubber Soul” album hit the top of the United Kingdom album chart.

In 1967, On The Doctors, Matt Powers (James Pritchett) talked the Hope Memorial janitor, Sam Kringle (Paul Price), into playing Santa Claus instead of him.

In 1968, At 1:10 am EST, after Apollo Eight circled the moon for 20 hours, the spacecraftʹs service propulsion system engine was fired to achieve the velocity required to “escape” from the lunar orbit. Shortly afterwards, Jim Lovell told the world “Hello, Houston, there is a Santa Claus, weʹre coming home.”

In 1969, Sixteen-year-old Robbie Bachman received his first drum kit as a Christmas present. Three years from now, he joined brother Randyʹs group, Bachman Turner Overdrive.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Lucille Ball, Bobby Sherman

In 1971, R.C., “(I Know) Iʹm Losing You” by Rod Stewart With Faces peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Respect Yourself” by Staple Singers peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Truckin'” by Grateful Dead peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, R.C., “Turn Your Radio On” by Ray Stevens peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, On As the World Turns, Frannie Hughes was born, but the story of her birth was later rewritten to make it 1968 due to the Rapid Aging Syndrome soap opera adjustment.

In 1973, On As the World Turns, Jennifer Hughes (Gillian Spencer) gave birth to a baby girl, Frannie.

In 1973, On Days of our Lives, "Marty Hanson" aka Mickey Horton (John Clarke) and Maggie Simmons (Suzanne Rogers) shared their first Christmas together.

In 1973, “The Sting” starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, and Charles Durning, and featuring Marvin Hamlischʹs clever adaptation of Scott Joplinʹs music, premiered in many New York theaters.

In 1964, "The Pleasure Seekers" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1964, "Sex and the Single Girl" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Assignment to Kill" was released by Les Productions Fox Europa; Sheldon Reynolds (director); Patrick O'Neal, Joan Hackett, John Gielgud; Drama

In 1968, "The Brotherhood" was released by Theatrical Film Enterprises; Martin Ritt (director); Kirk Douglas, Alex Cord, Irene Papas; Mafia; Crime

In 1968, "The Sergeant" was released by Warner Bros.; John Flynn (director); Rod Steiger, John Phillip Law, Ludmila Mikaël; Drama

In 1968, "The Stalking Moon" was released by National General Pictures; Robert Mulligan (director); Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Robert Forster; Western

In 1969, "The Reivers" was released by Cinema Center Films; Mark Rydell (director); Steve McQueen, Sharon Farrell, Mitch Vogel

In 1970, "There Was a Crooked Man..." was released by Warner Bros.; Joseph L. Mankiewicz (director); David Newman, Robert Benton (screenplay); Kirk Douglas, Henry Fonda, Hume Cronyn, Warren Oates, Burgess Meredith, John Randolph, Lee Grant, Arthur O'Connell, Martin Gabel, Michael Blodgett; Western

In 1973, "The Sting" was released by Universal Pictures / The Zanuck/Brown Company; George Roy Hill (director); David S. Ward (screenplay); Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Robert Earl Jones, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe, Dimitra Arliss, James J. Sloyan, Charles Dierkop, Lee Paul, Sally Kirkland, Avon Long, Arch Johnson, Ed Bakey, Brad Sullivan, John Quade, Larry D. Mann, Leonard Barr, Paulene Myers, Joe Tornatore, Jack Collins, Tom Spratley, Kenneth O'Brien, Ken Sansom, Ta-Tanisha, William "Billy" Benedict, Robert Brubaker, Kathleen Freeman, Susan French, Byron Morrow; Caper; Crime

In 1973, "Magnum Force" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; Ted Post (director); John Milius, Michael Cimino (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul, Tim Matheson, Kip Niven, Robert Urich, Felton Perry, Margaret Avery, Bob McClurg, John Mitchum, Albert Popwell, Richard Devon, Christine White, Tony Giorgio, Maurice Argent, Paul D'Amato, Will Hutchins, Terence McGovern, Suzanne Somers, Robert Trebor, Carl Weathers, Johnny Weissmuller Jr., Joseph Whipp, Clifford A. Pellow, Jack Kosslyn, Bob March, Adele Yoshioka; Action; Thriller

U.S. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, 😉🤣 “Turn Your Radio On” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by The Faces and Rod Stewart peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “All I Ever Need Is You” by Sonny and Cher peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Apple Of My Eye” by Roy Head and The Traits peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Buckaroo” by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Can I Get A Witness?” by Lee Michaels peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Cherish” by David Cassidy peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Crystal Chandelier” by Vic Dana peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Don't Think Twice” by The Four Seasons (as Wonder Who?) peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Fever” by The McCoys peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Go Away From My World” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Good Time Music” by Beau Brummels peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Jealous Heart” by Connie Francis peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Just One More Day” by Otis Redding peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Let's Get Together” by We Five peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Make The World Go Away” by Eddy Arnold peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “No Good To Cry” by The Poppy Family peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Nothing To Hide” by Tommy James and The Shondells peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Over and Over” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Princess In Rags” by Gene Pitney peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Puppet On A String” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Respect Yourself” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “See Saw” by Don Covay peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tightrope Ride” by The Doors peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Truckin'” by Grateful Dead peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Where Did Our Love Go?” by Donnie Elbert peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “An Old-Fashioned Love Song” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Behind Blue Eyes” by The Who peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Don't Think Twice” by The Four Seasons (as Wonder Who?) peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Hey Big Brother” by Rare Earth peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Really Love You” by Dee Dee Sharp peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I Will” by Dean Martin peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I'm Gonna Be A Country Girl Again” by Buffy Sainte-Marie peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It's My Life” by The Animals peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Just A Little Bit” by Roy Head and The Traits peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Let's Get Together” by We Five peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Lonesome Mary” by Chilliwack peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Mother Nature, Father Time” by Brook Benton peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Mystic Eyes” by Them peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Pain” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Something About You” by The Four Tops peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Stones” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)” by The Temptations peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Take The First Train Home” by Dee and Yeomen peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Revolution Kind” by Sonny Bono peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Tightrope Ride” by The Doors peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1965, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It Was Easier To Hurt Her” by Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The River” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “To Whom It Concerns” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “War Lord” by The Shadows peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, 😉 “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “A Lover's Concerto” by The Toys peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Gonna See My Baby Tonight” by The La De Da's peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I'm Yours / (It's A) Long Lonely Highway” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1971, “The D.C.E.P. (EP) / Lollipop / Flip / Three O'Clock Thrill” by Daddy Cool peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1964-1973 Sunshine Generation Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1971, “A Sunny Day In Greece” by Tee Set peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Als ik jou kus” by De Twee Pinten peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “I Will Return” by Springwater peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “I'm Gonna Take You There” by Dave Berry peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “It's My Life” by The Animals peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Jeepster” by T. Rex peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Let's See Action” by The Who peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Mama Oh Mama” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Student Demonstration Time” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1971, “Theme From 'Shaft'” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season)” by The Byrds peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Varka sto gialo” by Trio Hellenique peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1965, “Yesterday Man” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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