(Saturday, January 14, 1967) — “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” by The Monkees peaked at #20 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. It was the group’s third appearance on the chart since 1966. Continue reading ‘(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ by The Monkees peaks at #20 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 14 1967) →

(Saturday, December 31, 1966) — “I’m a Believer” by The Monkees peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 31, 1966, Jan. 7/14/21/28, Feb. 4/11, 1967).

It was the group’s second of three number one hits on the chart (1966-1967).

(Saturday, December 3, 1966, 9:00 p.m. HAST) — The Monkees performed their first full live concert tonight in Honolulu, Hawaii, before a sold out crowd at the Honolulu International Center Arena.

Video: 'The Day We Fall In Love [Original Stereo Version]'

(Wednesday, November 23, 1966, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST) — The Monkees completed recording “The Day We Fall In Love” today at RCA Victor Studio B, in New York in the last known session for the Jan. 9, 1967, release of the group’s second album More of the Monkees. Continue reading The Monkees complete second studio album 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1966) →

Video: 'The Girl I Left Behind Me [First Recorded Version]'

(Wednesday, November 23, 1966, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EST) — The Monkees recorded “The Girl I Left Behind Me” (first recorded version) and “When Love Comes Knockin’ (At Your Door)” today at RCA Victor Studio A in New York. Continue reading The Monkees complete two tracks 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1966) →

Video: 'I'm a Believer'

(Monday, November 21, 1966) — The Monkees released “I’m a Believer”/“(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” today, the group’s second and most successful single. Continue reading The Monkees release ‘I’m a Believer’/'(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone’ 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1966) →

Video: 'I'll Spend My Life With You [First Recorded Version]'

(Saturday, November 12, 1966, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording “I’ll Spend My Life With You” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood (it would not be released until 1991).

(Saturday, November 8, 1986) — A new remix of “Daydream Believer” by The Monkees peaked at #79 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.

Video: 'Don't Listen To Linda (First Recorded Version)'

(Sunday, November 6, 1966, 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. PST) — The Monkees completed recording Don’t Listen To Linda” (first recorded version) today at RCA Victor Studio B in Hollywood (it would not be released until 1994).