The Number One Hits Of 1969: December 14, 1968 – January 31, 1969: Marvin Gaye – I Heard It Through the Grapevine February 1, 1969 – February 14, 1969: Tommy James & the Shondells – Crimson and Clover February 15, 1969 – March 14, 1969: Sly and the Family Stone – Everyday People March 15,… Read More
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1969 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1969: World Changing Event: Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module pilot Michael Collins, and Lunar Module pilot Edwin “Buzz” E. Aldrin landed in the Sea of Tranquility, on The Moon on July 20, 1969. Other World Changing Event: The arpanet (first internet) was created. The Top Song… Read More
Popular and Notable Books From 1960: Dr. Seuss’s ABC by Dr. Seuss Advise and Consent by Allen Drury Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman The Chapman Report by Irving Wallace The Constant Image by Marcia Davenport For Your Eyes Only by Ian Fleming Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Hawaii by James A.… Read More
Advice Songs From The 1960s When I became of age my mother called me to her side, She said,”Son, you’re growing up now pretty soon you’ll take a bride. And then she said, “Just because you’ve become a young man now, There’s still somethings that you don’t understand now, Before you ask some girl for… Read More
Summer Songs of the 1960sSummer Songs come in two different varieties: 1. The the classic songs that describe summertime, vacations, beaches and the boardwalk. 2. The songs that were played in constant rotation on the radio and dance clubs Included are timeless, obvious songs like Summer in The City by The Lovin’ Spoonful and there… Read More
1969 Oscars 41st Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 14, 1969 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: no one Eligibility Year: 1968 Oliver! had 11 nominations, winning 5 awards. Oliver! was the only G-rated film to win Best Picture. 1969 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: Oliver! – John Woolf, producer (WINNER) Funny… Read More
1969 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 12, 1969 Televised “Best On Record” May 5, 1969 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville & New York Opening/Closing: Rowan and Martin Eligibility Year: November 2, 1967 – November 1, 1968 1969 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Mrs. Robinson – Simon and Garfunkel Album of the Year:… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1968: December 30, 1967 – January 19, 1968: The Beatles – Hello, Goodbye January 20, 1968 – February 2, 1968: John Fred & His Playboy Band – Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) February 3, 1968 – February 9, 1968: The Lemon Pipers – Green Tambourine February 10, 1968 – March… Read More
1968 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1968: World Changing Events: Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis during garbage workers strike and Robert Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles during his presidential campaign. The Top Song was Hey Jude by The Beatles Influential Songs include: Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet… Read More
1968 Oscars 40th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 10, 1968 Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California Host: Bob Hope Eligibility Year: 1967 Postponed from April 8, due to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Graduate was the last film to win Best Director and nothing else. Bonnie and Clyde… Read More
1968 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 29, 1968 Televised “Best On Record” May 8, 1968 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York Eligibility Year: November 2, 1966 – November 1, 1967 1968 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Up, Up and Away – 5th Dimension Album of the Year: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1967: December 31, 1966 – February 17, 1967: The Monkees – I’m a Believer February 18, 1967 – March 3, 1967: The Buckinghams – Kind of a Drag March 4, 1967 – March 10, 1967: The Rolling Stones – Ruby Tuesday March 11, 1967 – March 17, 1967: The Supremes… Read More
1967 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1967: The Top Song was To Sir With Love by LuLu The Movies to Watch include The Graduate, The Dirty Dozen, Bonnie and Clyde, Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, Valley of the Dolls, Camelot and The Jungle Book On March 6, 1967, Stalin’s daughter, 41-year-old Svetlana Alliluyeva, defected at the U.S.… Read More
1967 Oscars 39th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 10, 1967 Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California Host: Bob Hope Eligibility Year: 1966 The “Academy Award of Merit” is what the Oscar statue is officially called. 1967 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: A Man for All Seasons – Fred Zinnemann (WINNER) Alfie… Read More
1967 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 2, 1967 Televised “Best On Record” May 24, 1967 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York Eligibility Year: November 2, 1965 – November 1, 1966 There was no “Best New Artist” award – sorry Neil Diamond, Monkees, Tommy James, Sergio Mendes, Mamas and the Papas, B.J.… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1966: January 1, 1966 – January 7, 1966: Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound Of Silence January 8, 1966 – February 4, 1966: The Beatles – We Can Work It Out February 5, 1966 – February 18, 1966: Petula Clark – My Love February 19, 1966 – February 25, 1966:… Read More
1966 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1966: World Changing Event: Mao Zedong launched the Cultural Revolution The Top Song was I’m A Believer by The Monkees The Movies to Watch include Alfie, The Sand Pebbles, The Professionals and Fantastic Voyage The Most Famous Person in America was probably Walt Disney Notable books include: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote… Read More
1966 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: March 15, 1966 Televised “Best on Record” May 16, 1966 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York Eligibility Year: December 1, 1964 – November 1, 1965 1966 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: A Taste of Honey – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Album of the… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1965: December 26, 1964 – January 22, 1965: The Beatles – I Feel Fine January 23, 1965 – February 5, 1965: Petula Clark – Downtown February 6, 1965 – February 19, 1965: Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ February 20, 1965 – March 5, 1965: Gary Lewis &… Read More
1965 Trivia, History and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1965: World Changing Event: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights march in Alabama from Selma to Montgomery. America Changing Event: Race Riots broke out in Watts, California leaving large parts of the city burned and looted and 34 people dead. The Top Song… Read More
1965 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: April 13, 1965 Televised “Best on Record” May 18, 1965 Held at: Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills Host/Emcee: Steve Allen Eligibility Year: December 1, 1963 – November 30, 1964 1965 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: The Girl From Ipanema – Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto Album of the… Read More
1965 Oscars 37th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 5, 1965 Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California Host: Bob Hope Eligibility Year: 1964 Mary Poppins earned 13 nominations, winning 5 Oscars. My Fair Lady and Becket each earned 12 nominations, My Fair Lady won 8 Oscars. Becket won 1 Award. Audrey Hepburn played… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1964: December 7, 1963 – January 3, 1964: The Singing Nun – Dominique January 4, 1964 – January 31, 1964: Bobby Vinton – There! I’ve Said It Again February 1, 1964 – March 20, 1964: The Beatles – I Want to Hold Your Hand March 21, 1964 – April 3,… Read More
1964 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1964: World Changing Event: The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson, outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Top Song was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles The Movies to Watch include Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady and Goldfinger The… Read More
1964 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: May 12, 1964 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles and New York Host: Dean Martin Eligibility Year: December 1, 1962 – November 30, 1963 1964 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: The Days of Wine and Roses – Henry Mancini Album of the Year: The Barbra Streisand AlbumThe Barbra Streisand… Read More
1964 Oscars 36th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 13, 1964 Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California Host: Jack Lemmon Eligibility Year: 1963 Best Picture winner Tom Jones was the only film in history to garner three Best Supporting Actress nominations. Cleopatra (9 nominations) and Tom Jones (10 nominations) each won 4 Oscars.… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1963: December 22, 1962 – January 11, 1963: The Tornados – Telstar January 12, 1963 – January 25, 1963: Steve Lawrence – Go Away Little Girl January 26, 1963 – February 8, 1963: The Rooftop Singers – Walk Right In February 9, 1963 – March 1, 1963: Paul & Paula… Read More
1963 History, Trivia and Fun Facts Quick Facts from 1963: World Changing Event: President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 22, 1963. Another World Changing Event: Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation caused many Americans to question why we were in Vietnam. The Top Song was Sugar Shack by Jimmy Gilmore and the Fireballs The… Read More
1963 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: May 15, 1963 Televised: “Best on Record” December 8, 1963 Held at: Chicago, Los Angeles and New York Host: Frank Sinatra Eligibility Year: December 1, 1961 – November 30, 1962 1963 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Tony Bennett Album of the… Read More
1963 Oscars 35th Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 8, 1963 Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California Host: Frank Sinatra Eligibility Year: 1962 Lawrence of Arabia earned 1o nominations, winning 7. To Kill a Mockingbird earned 8 nominations, winning 3. 1963 Oscar Nominees and Winners Best Picture: Lawrence of Arabia – Sam Spiegel… Read More
