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In 1967, (or for the really picky, Stardate 4523.3), Star Trekʹs whimsical episode “The Trouble With Tribbles” aired on NBC. And from Spockʹs observations, theyʹre bisexual, reproducing at will. (Get it? Whimsical Tribbles at Will? Whimsical Will?) The starship Enterprise answers a subspace distress call from Space Station K7, and winds up ferrying a couple of tons of wheat, which soon are eaten by “only the sweetest creature known to man.” This episode was recently voted the favorite episode of that series by its fans.
In 1967, Dave Mason left the rock group Traffic while the group continued as a trio, yet, it was now a three-way Traffic jam.
In 1967, On Days of our Lives, Mickey Horton (John Clarke) married Laura Spencer (Susan Flannery) in a church wedding. Susan Martin (Denise Alexander) was honor attendant.
In 1967, On The Edge of Night, Julie Jamison (Millette Alexander) could not escape from the menacing Harry Constable.
In 1967, “Dream Girl Of '67”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1967, “Everybodyʹs Talking”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC. Nobodyʹs watching.
In 1968, “Weeb” Ewbank became the first coach to win titles in both the NFL and AFL when his New York Jets defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-23 for the AFL championship. Joe Namath hits Don Maynard with a six-yard touchdown pass to give the Jets the win that led to the Jets visit to Super Bowl III against the Baltimore Colts, which on the same day today, defeated the Cleveland Browns 34-0 for the NFL championship.
In 1968, The Baltimore Colts shut out the Cleveland Browns 34-0 to win the NFL championship at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Colts (15-1) avenge their only loss of the season holding the Browns scoreless for only the second time in their history.
In 1969, ABC replaces “The Joey Bishop Show” with a new late night version of “The Dick Cavett Show.” Somewhere in the darkness, a cricket chirps.
In 1969, “Life With Linkletter” second run, TV Variety; debut on NBC daytime.
In 1969, “Okie From Muskogee” album by Merle Haggard was released
In 1969, “Who, What, Or Where”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC with host Art James. This has nothing to do with the Who's On First Abbott and Costello sketch.
In 1970, Lynn Anderson was at #1 on the US Country charts with "Rose Garden". Written by Joe South, the song was also a major pop hit internationally, topping the charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Norway and hitting the top three in the United Kingdom. Anderson's version of "Rose Garden" remains one of the most successful country crossover recordings of all-time.
In 1972, Following 36 years of publication, the last weekly issue of “LIFE” magazine hit the newsstands this day. The newsweekly is said to have “redefined photojournalism while showing America its own face”. Looking at several commemorative publications of the magazine, one can see why. The first issue of the magazine featured a newborn baby and a doctor, with the heading, “LIFE Begins”. The magazine later became an occasional publication, then a monthly.
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mason Reese, the Seven Year Old Huckster” Other Articles: Guiding Light, Miss World
In 1973, R.C., “Dʹyer Makʹer” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)” by Helen Reddy peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Mind Games” by John Lennon peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Time In A Bottle” by Jim Croce peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Spiders and Snakes” by Jim Stafford entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1973, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: former Temptation EDDIE KENDRICKS with his solo hits “KEEP ON TRUCKIN'” and “BOOGIE DOWN”
In 1973, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Featured: ISLEY BROTHERS, SLADE
In 1965, "Thunderball" opened in theaters in the U.K.
In 1967, "Weekend" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Straw Dogs" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures / Talent Associates / Amerbroco Films; Sam Peckinpah (director/screenplay); David Zelag Goodman (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan, T.P. McKenna, Del Henney, Jim Norton, Ken Hutchison, Len Jones, Sally Thomsett, Robert Keegan, Peter Arne, Colin Welland, David Warner, June Brown, Chloe Franks, Donald Webster, Cherina Schaer, Michael Mundell; Crime, Drama, Psycholigical, Thriller; Live Action
In 1973, "Tidal Wave (Japan)" was released by Toho; Shiro Moritani (director); Shinobu Hashimoto (screenplay); Keiju Kobayashi, Tetsuro Tamba, Ayumi Ishida, Hiroshi Fujioka, Yusuke Takita, Shōgo Shimada, Andrew Hughes, Nobuo Nakamura, Haruo Nakajima, Hideaki Nitani, Isao Natsuyagi, Akira Nagoya, Sakyo Komatsu; Disaster
In 1973, “Big Time Operator” by Keith Hampshire peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Blue Collar” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “D'yer Mak'er” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Found Sunshine” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Wanna Know Your Name” by The Intruders peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)” by Love Unlimited peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Me Try Again” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Reign O'er Me” by The Who peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mind Games” by John Lennon peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Smarty Pants” by First Choice peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “This Is Your Song” by Don Goodwin peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Time In A Bottle” by Jim Croce peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ⛵ “Hello It's Me” by Todd Rundgren peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Corazon” by Carole King peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Devil With A Blue Dress On” by Jamieson Roberts Device peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Felicidad” by Sally Field peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Freedom Bird” by Lewis and Clarke Expedition peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Insanity Comes Quietly To The Ruptured Mind” by Janis Ian peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Reign O'er Me” by The Who peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mind Games” by John Lennon peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Neon Rainbow” by The Box Tops peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Peace Of Mind” by Paul Revere and The Raiders peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Pony With The Golden Mane” by Every Mother's Son peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “She's My Girl” by The Turtles peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Most Beautiful Girl” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Too Much Of Nothing” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Yesterday” by Ray Charles peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Knockin' on Heaven's Door / Turkey Chase” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) / Don't Mess With a Woman” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Me Try Again” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lucifera” by The Lemming peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mind Games” by John Lennon peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Star” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “That Lady” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Veerpont” by Drs. P peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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