(Saturday, February 12, 1966) — “Cleo’s Mood” by Jr. Walker & the All Stars peaked at #50 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Cleo’s Mood’ by Jr. Walker & the All Stars peaks at #50 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1966)
Category Archives: 1960s
‘My Generation’ by The Who peaks at #74 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1966)
(Saturday, February 12, 1966) — “My Generation” by The Who peaked at #74 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘My Generation’ by The Who peaks at #74 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 12 1966)
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‘What You’re Doing/Money’ episode airs on ‘The Beatles’ cartoon series 60 years ago this hour (Feb 12 1966)
Video: 'The Beatles - S01E21 - What You're Doing Money'
(Saturday, February 12, 1966, 10:30 a.m. EST) — After returning from a fishing trip, Ringo wanders into a camp of gypsies, and later, after being paid for a New York concert, the Beatles take a leisure trip to Coney Island on this morning’s episode of The Beatles, a weekly cartoon television series on ABC.
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‘Valley of the Dolls’ novel by Jacqueline Susann published 60 years ago today (Feb 10 1966)
Video: 'Valley of the Dolls Jacqueline Susann Biography' ('Valley of the Dolls' at 11:49)
(Thursday, February 10, 1966) — Valley of the Dolls by American writer Jacqueline Susann was released today by publisher Bernard Geis Associates and quickly rose to become the number one best-selling novel.
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Beach Boy Brian Wilson completes ‘Caroline, No’ 60 years ago today (Feb 9 1966)
Video: 'Caroline, No (Stereo Mix/Original Speed)'
(Wednesday, February 9, 1966) — Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys today concluded recording “Caroline, No” at United Western Recorders studios in Hollywood for release as his first solo single on Mar. 7, 1966, and would also appear on the band’s Pet Sounds album (with added sound effects, including a dog barking recorded Mar. 22, 1966) on May 16, 1966. Continue reading Beach Boy Brian Wilson completes ‘Caroline, No’ 60 years ago today (Feb 9 1966)
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U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966)
Video: 'Beyond the War (The Honolulu Conference) Feb. 5-8, 1966. MP799.' (Feb. 8, 1966, at 12:13)
(Tuesday, February 8, 1966, 12:00 noon Hawaii Standard Time; during the Vietnam War, part of the Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and South Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Cao Ky concluded their meetings in Hawaii today by issuing the “Declaration of Honolulu,” which asserted the resolve of their countries to defeat the Communists. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson pledges stronger war effort in Vietnam 60 years ago this hour (Feb 8 1966)
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George and Pattie Harrison depart for honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 8 1966)
Video: 'George Harrison & Pattie Boyd wedding 1966' (Feb. 8, 1966, at 6:58)
(Tuesday, February 8, 1966) — Eighteen days after they married in Esher, Surrey, George Harrison (of popular British rock band The Beatles) and his new wife Pattie boarded a Barbados-bound BOAC flight today at London Airport for their honeymoon. Continue reading George and Pattie Harrison depart for honeymoon 60 years ago today (Feb 8 1966)
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The Animals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1966)
Video: 'The Animals "We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place" on The Ed Sullivan Show'
(Sunday, February 6, 1966, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — The Animals performed “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” on tonight’s live edition of the CBS-TV variety show The Ed Sullivan Show from CBS Studio No. 50 in New York City. Continue reading The Animals perform on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Feb 6 1966)
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‘My Love’ by Petula Clark peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “My Love” by Petula Clark peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Feb. 5/12, 1966). Continue reading ‘My Love’ by Petula Clark peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
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‘No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)’ by The T-Bones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
(Saturday, February 5, 1966) — “No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)” by The T-Bones peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In)’ by The T-Bones peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Feb 5 1966)
