Category Archives: 1960s

‘The Green Hornet’ series debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'The Green Hornet episode 01 - The Silent Gun (09 Sep 1966)'

(Friday, September 9, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — The Green Hornet, an action television series that follows the adventures of playboy-media mogul Britt Reid, the owner and publisher of The Daily Sentinel, as the masked Green Hornet with the assistance of his martial-artist partner Kato (starring Van Williams, Bruce Lee, Walter Brooke, Lloyd Gough and Wende Wagner), premiered tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘The Green Hornet’ series debuts on ABC-TV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 9 1966) →

John Lennon continues filming ‘How I Won The War’ in Germany 60 years ago today (Sep 9 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'all john lennon moments from how i won the war (1967)' (Sep. 9, 1966, at 0:00-0:27)

(Friday, September 9, 1966) — John Lennon of The Beatles filmed a scene today for Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War in Verden, about an hour north of Hanover, West Germany.

‘Star Trek’ science-fiction television series debuts on Canada’s CTV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1966)

1960s, Television 1960s


Video: 'Star Trek - TV intro (season 1) (1966)'

(Tuesday, September 6, 1966, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EDT) — Star Trek, a science-fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew (starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley), premiered tonight on Canada’s CTV network, (two nights before it premiered in the U.S. on NBC at 8:30 p.m. EDT). Continue reading ‘Star Trek’ science-fiction television series debuts on Canada’s CTV 60 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1966) →

The Monkees complete early version of ‘Ladies Aid Society’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 6 1966)

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Video: 'Ladies Aid Society (Original Mono Mix) [2006 Remaster]'

(Tuesday, September 6, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-? PDT) — The Monkees completed an early version “Ladies Aid Society” today at RCA Victor Studio A in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1969.

Beatle John Lennon gets new look for film role 60 years ago today (Sep 6 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'John Lennon and the Making of "How I Won the War" (1966)' (Sept. 6, 1966, at 0:06)

(Tuesday, September 6, 1966) — In preparation for his supportive acting role in Richard Lester’s film How I Won The War, John Lennon of The Beatles was given an army-style haircut and a pair of new “granny” glasses (which would become a trademark of his public image) to wear today in the breakfast room of the bar The Inn On The Heath hotel in Celle, near Hanover, West Germany. Continue reading Beatle John Lennon gets new look for film role 60 years ago today (Sep 6 1966) →

The Monkees finish recording ‘Kicking Stones’ 60 years ago this hour (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Monkees


Video: 'Kicking Stones (2006 Remaster)'

(Saturday, September 3, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-Midnight PDT) — The Monkees completed “Kicking Stones” today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood but it would not be released until 1987.

‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sunshine Superman’ by Donovan peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966) →

‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Working in the Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey peaked at #8 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Working in the Coal Mine’ by Lee Dorsey peaks at #8 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966) →

‘Day Tripper’ by The Vontastics peaks at #100 in USA 60 years ago today (Sep 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Saturday, September 3, 1966) — “Day Tripper” by The Vontastics (written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles) peaked at #100 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.

‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 60 years ago today (Aug 31 1966)

1960s, Movies 1960s


Video: 'The Battle of Algiers' (trailer)

(Wednesday, August 31, 1966) — The Battle of Algiers, a Italian-Algerian historical war film based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa, premiered today at the Venice Film Festival. Continue reading ‘The Battle of Algiers’ premieres at Venice Film Festival 60 years ago today (Aug 31 1966) →