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  • Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1966?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1966?

    Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: What Happened In 1966?

    66 Trivia Questions for 1966 History

    (answers)

    1. Who was the President of the United States in 1966?

    2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1966

    3. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1966?

    4. When television’s Batman premiered on ABC, it was shown two nights a week. On what days did they air Batman?

    5. 1966 Catchphrase: Who said, “Live long and prosper”?

    6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1966?

    7. The 1966 film Hawaii was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by what author?

    8. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1966?

    9. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1966?

    10. How many people lived in the United States in 1966?

    11. How many people lived in the World in 1966?

    12. Writer Daniel O’Keefe invented this holiday, which was later made famous on Seinfeld.

    13. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1966?

    14. In 1966, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?

    15. On ABC’s Bewitched, Samantha and Darrin Stephens had a baby girl. What was her name?

    16. Where did the first official sporting event ever played on AstroTurf take place?

    17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1966?

    18. In 1996, who became the lead singer of the San Francisco band Big Brother and the Holding Company?

    19. This 1966 record was The Beach Boys’ 11th album and is considered by many critics to be their best. Name the album.

    20. The record from 1966 was Bob Dylan’s seventh album. It was a double album and considered by many as his best. Name that album.

    21. How many times did The Beatles perform on the top-rated BBC music television program Top of the Pops?

    22. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1965/1966 season?

    23. Name the discount American consumer electronics retailer that opened under Sound of Music but rebranded in 1983 to its current name.

    24. Who was the first African American to be appointed to a cabinet-level position when he became the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development?

    25. Name the counter-culture icon who said “Turn on, tune in, drop out”.

    26. Later, the titles of two James Bond films, what did Ian Fleming write the last published James Bond story?

    27. An open audition print advertisement included: “Madness!! Auditions. Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running Parts for 4 insane boys, age 17–21.”
    What television show was looking for four insane boys?

    28. In 1996, a West Virginia supernatural creature supposedly made its first appearance. There was a 1975 book and a 2002 film about the flying monster. Name that monster.

    29. Airing on ABC from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966, can you name the first animated series to air primetime on television?

    30. Name the last state to repeal prohibition on alcoholic beverages after the national prohibition ended in 1933.

    31. 1966 Catchphrase: Who said “Space, the final frontier …”?

    32. This Milton Bradley game involved a large white mat with red, yellow, green, and blue circles. Name the game.

    33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1966: Patrick Dempsey, Cindy Crawford, Halle Berry, or Keanu Reeves?

    34. what was the USS Enterprise’s registry number in Star Trek?

    35. Name one of the teams to join Professional Football for the 1966 season.

    36. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1966?

    37. This comic-strip friend of Charlie Brown has freckles and “mousy-blah” hair. She calls Charlie Brown “Chuck”. Who is she?

    38. In what century did the original Star Trek television series occur?

    39. The Beatles received public backlash in America over something John Lennon said. What did he say?

    40. Who were the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1966?

    41. This ABC soap opera told the story of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine.

    42. Peter Marshall hosted this gameshow, with featured celebrities, for 15 years, starting in 1966. Name that show.

    43. Name the 1960s cartoon character who later has a talk show on Cartoon Network.

    44. This Major League Pitcher started his career as the youngest player in 1966 (age 19) and retired in 1993 as the oldest player. Name this Hall of Famer.

    45. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1966?

    46. The United States two-dollar bill was in production from 1862 – 1966 and 1976 – present. Whose face appears on the front of the bill?

    47. During its 3 season run, which actress did NOT play the role of Catwoman: Julie Newmar, Yvonne Craig, Lee Meriwether, or Eartha Kitt?

    48. Many live albums were recorded in Japan’s Budokan arena, but can you name the first rock band to perform there?

    49. Produced by Walt Disney, can you name the first Winnie the Pooh animated cartoon?

    50. Can you name the songwriting duo best known for writing songs for, and later performing with, members of The Monkees?

    51. Who won the 1966 World Series?

    52. This 1966 Supreme Court of the United States ruling stated that the police must inform suspects of their constitutional rights before questioning them. What do we call it?

    53. Starring Marlo Thomas, this show was one of the first sitcoms to focus on a single woman who was not domestic or living with her parents. Name that show.

    54. Who was the first African-American head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA)?

    55. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1966?

    56. This automobile brand started as a manufacturing company in 1852 and began making cars in 1902. Their last car was produced in 1966. Name that car company.

    57. Introduced in 1966, this car has become the best-selling nameplate in the world. Name that car.

    58. What company used the slogan: “Fly the Friendly Skies”?

    59. Can you name the spacecraft that made the first controlled ‘soft’ landing on the Moon?

    60. This stunt performer and entertainer started his career on January 3, 1966, at the National Date Festival in Indio, California.

    61. What company used the slogan: “You’re Soaking In It”?

    62. Who voiced the Grinch and the narrator in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?.

    63. Who was the Pope in 1966?

    64. Opened in 1966, this water-based Disneyland ride also includes what has been called the “most publicly performed song of all time”. Name that ride (and song).

    65. What long-running telethon debuted on September 4, 1966?

    66. This popular children’s program ran on CBS for 29 years, from 1955 to 1984, and was in black and white until 1966. Name that show.

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Captain Kangaroo’s theme had a name (not “The Captain Kangaroo Theme”). What was the name of the tune?

    2. Who were the 1966 NBA Champions?

    3. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was the third Charlie Brown TV Special. The second aired on CBS earlier in 1966. Name that TV Special.

    4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1966?

    5. In Ultraman, Hayata transforms into a giant alien called Ultraman, often to protect Earth from giant monsters. Who did Hayata work for?

    6. Who were the 1966 NFL Champions?

    7. Van Williams played the Green Hornet, the alter ego of Britt Reid, the grand-nephew of an earlier masked adventurer. Name that masked man.

    8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1966?

    9. Uncle “Martin O’Hara’s” real name was Exigius 12½. On what TV sci-fi comedy did he appear?

    10. A Man for All Seasons is a biographical drama film based on Robert Bolt’s 1960 play of the same name. Who was the film about?

    The Answers:

    66 Trivia Answers for 1966 History

    1. Who was the President of the United States in 1966?
    Lyndon B. Johnson (November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969)

    2. What was the Biggest Number One Song of 1966?
    I’m a Believer by The Monkees

    3. To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1966?
    $1.00

    4. When television’s Batman premiered on ABC, it was shown two nights a week. On what days did they air Batman?
    Wednesdays and Thursdays

    5. 1966 Catchphrase: Who said, “Live long and prosper”?
    Spock on Star Trek

    6. What was the highest-grossing film of 1966?
    Hawaii ( 2nd place: The Bible: In the Beginning… 3rd place: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?)

    7. The 1966 film Hawaii was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by what author?
    James A. Michener

    8. How much did a Gallon of Milk cost in 1966?
    $1.11

    9. How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1966?
    22 cents

    10. How many people lived in the United States in 1966?
    The population was an estimated 196,560,338 people.

    11. How many people lived in the World in 1966?
    The estimated world population in 1966 was 3,397,475,247 people.

    12. Writer Daniel O’Keefe invented this holiday, which was later made famous on Seinfeld.
    Festivus

    13. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1966?
    In 1966, The Montreal Canadiens won over the Detroit Red Wings (4 games to 2)

    14. In 1966, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?
    Men – 66.7 years, Women – 73.8 years.

    15. On ABC’s Bewitched, Samantha and Darrin Stephens had a baby girl. What was her name?
    Tabitha Stevens

    16. Where did the first official sporting event ever played on AstroTurf take place?
    Houston Astrodome in Texas

    17. What was the Bestselling Fiction Book in 1966?
    Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

    18. In 1996, who became the lead singer of the San Francisco band Big Brother and the Holding Company?
    Janis Joplin

    19. This record from 1966 was The Beach Boys’ 11th album and is considered by many critics to be their best. Name the album.
    Pet Sounds

    20. The record from 1966 was Bob Dylan’s seventh album. It was a double album and considered by many as his best. Name that album.
    Blonde on Blonde

    21. How many times did The Beatles perform on the top-rated BBC music television program Top of the Pops?
    Once

    22. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1965/1966 season?
    Bonanza (NBC)

    23. Name the discount American consumer electronics retailer that opened under the name Sound of Music but rebranded in 1983 to its current name.
    Best Buy

    24. Who was the first African American to be appointed to a cabinet-level position, when he became United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.?
    Robert C. Weaver

    25. Name the counter-culture icon who said “Turn on, tune in, drop out”.
    Timothy Leary

    26. Later, the titles of two James Bond films, what did Ian Fleming write the last published James Bond story?
    Octopussy and The Living Daylights

    27. An open audition print advertisement included: “Madness!! Auditions. Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running Parts for 4 insane boys, age 17–21.”
    What television show was looking for four insane boys?
    The Monkees

    28. In 1996, a West Virginia supernatural creature supposedly made its first appearance. There was a 1975 book and a 2002 film about the flying monster. Name that monster.
    The Mothman

    29. Airing on ABC from September 30, 1960, to April 1, 1966, can you name the first animated series to air primetime on television?
    The Flintstones

    30. Name the last state to repeal prohibition on alcoholic beverages after the national prohibition ended in 1933.
    Mississippi

    31. 1966 Catchphrase: Who said “Space, the final frontier …”?
    Captain Kirk on Star Trek: The Original Series

    32. This Milton Bradley game involved a large white mat with red, yellow, green, and blue circles. Name the game.
    Twister

    33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1966: Patrick Dempsey, Cindy Crawford, Halle Berry, or Keanu Reeves?
    Keanu Reeves (born September 2, 1964)

    34. what was the USS Enterprise’s registry number in Star Trek?
    NCC-1701

    35. Name one of the teams to join Professional Football for the 1966 season.
    Miami Dolphins (AFL/AFC) OR Atlanta Falcons (NFL/NFC)

    36. What team won the FIFA World Cup in 1966?
    England

    37. This comic-strip friend of Charlie Brown has freckles and “mousy-blah” hair. She calls Charlie Brown “Chuck”. Who is she?
    Peppermint Patty (aka Patty Reichardt)

    38. In what century did the original Star Trek television series occur?
    The 23rd century

    39. The Beatles received public backlash in America over something John Lennon said. What did he say?
    “We’re more popular than Jesus now”

    40. Who were the Time Magazine Men of the Year in 1966?
    The Inheritors

    41. This ABC soap opera told the story of the Collins family of Collinsport, Maine.
    Dark Shadows

    42. Peter Marshall hosted this gameshow, with featured celebrities, for 15 years, starting in 1966. Name that show.
    The Hollywood Squares

    43. Name the 1960s cartoon character who later has a talk show on Cartoon Network.
    Space Ghost (later Space Ghost Coast to Coast)

    44. This Major League Pitcher started his career as the youngest player in 1966 (age 19) and retired in 1993 as the oldest player. Name this Hall of Famer.
    Nolan Ryan

    45. How much did a dozen eggs cost in 1966?
    60 cents

    46. The United States two-dollar bill was in production from 1862 – 1966 and 1976 – present. Whose face appears on the front of the bill?
    Thomas Jefferson

    47. During its 3 season run, which actress did NOT play the role of Catwoman: Julie Newmar, Yvonne Craig, Lee Meriwether, or Eartha Kitt?
    Yvonne Craig (May 16, 1937 – August 17, 2015)

    48. Many live albums were recorded in Japan’s Budokan arena, but can you name the first rock band to perform there?
    The Beatles, on July 2, 1966.

    49. Produced by Walt Disney, can you name the first Winnie the Pooh animated cartoon?
    Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree

    50. Can you name the songwriting duo best known for writing songs for, and later performing with, members of The Monkees?
    Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart

    51. Who won the 1966 World Series?
    In 1966, The Baltimore Orioles won, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers (4 games to 0)

    52. This 1966 Supreme Court of the United States ruling stated that the police must inform suspects of their constitutional rights before questioning them. What do we call it?
    Miranda Rights (or Miranda Warning)

    53. Starring Marlo Thomas, this show was one of the first sitcoms to focus on a single woman who was not domestic or living with her parents. Name that show.
    That Girl

    54. Who was the first African-American head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA)?
    Bill Russell (Boston Celtics)

    55. How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1966?
    $0.32 per gallon

    56. This automobile brand started as a manufacturing company in 1852 and began making cars in 1902. Their last car was produced in 1966. Name that car company.
    Studebaker

    57. Introduced in 1966, this car has become the best-selling nameplate in the world. Name that car.
    Toyota Corolla

    58. What company used the slogan: “Fly the Friendly Skies”?
    United Airlines

    59. Can you name the spacecraft that made the first controlled ‘soft’ landing on the Moon?
    Luna 9 (USSR spacecraft, America’s Surveyor 1 soft-landed a few months later)

    60. This stunt performer and entertainer started his career on January 3, 1966, at the National Date Festival in Indio, California.
    Evel Knievel (The Guinness Book of World Records states he suffered 433 bone fractures by the end of 1975.)

    61. What company used the slogan: “You’re Soaking In It”?
    Palmolive (Madge)

    62. Who voiced the Grinch and the narrator in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?.
    Boris Karloff (Thurl Ravenscroft was the vocalist on You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch)

    63. Who was the Pope in 1966?
    Pope Paul VI, from June 21, 1963 – August 6, 1978

    64. Opened in 1966, this water-based Disneyland ride also includes what has been called the “most publicly performed song of all time”. Name that ride (and song).
    It’s a Small World

    65. What long-running telethon debuted on September 4, 1966?
    Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon (final broadcast was on August 31, 2014.

    66. This popular children’s program ran on CBS for 29 years, from 1955 to 1984, and was in black and white until 1966. Name that show.
    Captain Kangaroo

    Trivia Team Bonus Questions:

    1. Captain Kangaroo’s theme actually had a name (not “The Captain Kangaroo Theme”). What was the name of the tune?
    Puffin’ Billy

    2. Who were the 1966 NBA Champions?
    For the 1965-66 Season, Champion Boston Celtics, who won 4 games to 3 over the Los Angeles Lakers

    3. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was the third Charlie Brown TV Special. The second aired on CBS earlier in 1966. Name that TV Special.
    Charlie Brown’s All-Stars!

    4. What Horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1966?
    Kauai King

    5. In Ultraman, Hayata transforms into a giant alien called Ultraman, often to protect Earth from giant monsters. Who did Hayata work for?
    Science Patrol

    6. Who were the 1966 NFL Champions?
    Green Bay Packers

    7. Van Williams played the Green Hornet, the alter ego of Britt Reid, the grand-nephew of an earlier masked adventurer. Name that masked man.
    The Lone Ranger (John Reid)

    8. Who was the American Vice-President in 1966?
    Hubert Humphrey (January 20, 1965 – January 20, 1969)

    9. Uncle “Martin O’Hara’s” real name was Exigius 12½. On what TV sci-fi comedy did he appear?
    My Favorite Martian (Ray Walston as Uncle Martin)

    10. A Man for All Seasons is a biographical drama film based on Robert Bolt’s 1960 play of the same name. Who was the film about?
    Sir Thomas More (February 7, 1478 – July 6, 1535)

     
  • 1966 Top Ten Music Charts

    1966 Top Ten Music Charts

    1966’s Biggest Artists and Songs

    Tom Jones (1965’s Best New Artist Grammy Winner)
    Tom was the first guy ladies threw hotel keys and underwear to while he was singing on stage.
    Frank Sinatra (1965 Grammy for Album of the Year)
    Frank Sinatra’s September of My Years Album was reflective of Frank’s age (he was now 50) and included It Was A Very Good Year, How Old Am I?, Last Night When We Were Young and September Song.
    A Taste of Honey – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass (Grammy for Record of the Year)
    Herb Alpert is the “A” of A&M Records. He is also the only person to hit #1 on the Billboard Charts as an instrumentalist (Rise, 1979) and a vocalist (This Guy’s In Love With You, 1968)
    New Artists in the Pop Charts Included:
    Neil Diamond, The Monkees, Percy Sledge, Mamas and the Papas, Jimmy Ruffin, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, The Grass Roots, Sergio Mendez, and Red Sovine
    Take our 1966 Quiz!

    1966’s Retro Top 10 Hits

    1. Georgy Girl – The Seekers
    2. Black is Black – Los Bravos
    3. Monday, Monday – The Mamas and the Papas
    4. Walk Away Renee – The Left Banke
    5. Sunshine Superman – Donovan
    6. See You In September – The Happenings
    7. Guantanamera – The Sandpipers
    8. Along Comes Mary – The Association
    9. Tijuana Taxi – Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
    10. Winchester Cathedral – The New Vaudeville Band

    1966’s ‘One Hit Wonders’

    1. Batman Theme – Neal Hefti
    2. Somewhere My Love – Ray Conniff Singers
    3. One Has My Name (One Has My Heart) – Barry Young
    4. Almost Persuaded – David Houston
    5. The Ballad Of The Green Berets – SSgt Barry Sadler
    6. Red Rubber Ball – The Cyrkle
    7. They’re Coming To Take Me Away – Napolean XIV
    8. No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In) – The T-Bones
    9. The Ballad of Irving – Frank Gallop
    10. The Men In My Little Girl’s Life – Mike Douglas

    1966’s Motown/R&B/Soul Top 10 Hit List

    1. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    2. But It’s Alright – J.J. Jackson
    3. You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
    4. When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge
    5. Ain’t Too Proud To Be – Temptations
    6. This Old Heart of Mine – The Isley Brothers
    7. Crying Time – Ray Charles
    8. Hold On! I’m Comin! – Sam and Dave
    9. Get Ready – Temptations
    10. It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World – James Brown

    More R&B/Motown Song Hits:

    Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops
    Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – Stevie Wonder
    A Place In The Sun – Stevie Wonder
    Function At The Junction – Shorty Long
    Land of 1000 Dances – Wilson Pickett

    1966’s Dance Top 10 Hit List

    1. I’m A Believer – The Monkees
    2. Good Lovin – The Young Rascals
    3. Hanky Panky – Tommy James and the Shondells
    4. Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly – Mitch Ryder
    and the Detroit Wheels
    5. Time Won’t Let Me – The Outsiders
    6. Jenny Take A Ride! – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    7. Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys
    8. Not Responsible – Tom Jones
    9. Cool Jerk – The Capitols
    10. Opus 17 – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

    More Dance Song Hits:

    Last Train To Clarksville – The Monkees
    Oh How Happy – Shades of Blue
    Paperback Writer – The Beatles
    California Dreamin’ – Mamas and the Papas
    Lightnin’ Strikes – Lou Christie

    1966’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Rainy Day Woman # 12 & 35 – Bob Dylan
    2. 19th Nervous Breakdown – The Rolling Stones
    3. My Generation – The Who
    4. Paint It, Black – The Rolling Stones
    5. Summer In The City – Lovin Spoonful
    6. Kicks – Paul Revere & The Raiders
    7. Mother’s Little Helper – The Rolling Stones
    8. It’s My Life – The Animals
    9. I Fought The Law – Bobby Fuller Four
    10. Secret Agent Man – Johnny Rivers

    1966’s Garage & Classic Rock Top 10 Hit List

    1. Wild Thing – The Troggs
    2. 96 Tears – ? and the Mysterians
    3. Gloria – The Shadows of Night
    4. Hey Little Girl – Syndicate of Sound
    5. Lies – The Knickerbockers
    6. Psychotic Reaction – Count Five
    7. Dirty Water – Standells
    8. My Little Red Book – Love
    9. Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) – The Swingin’ Medallions
    10. Hey Joe – The Leaves

    PCM’s 1966 Top 10 Hit List

    1. Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra
    2. I’m a Believer – The Monkees
    3. When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge
    4. Wild Thing – The Troggs
    5. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    6. This Old Heart of Mine – The Isley Brothers
    7. Devil With The Blue Dress On – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    8. Yellow Submarine – The Beatles
    9. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
    10. Jenny Take A Ride – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
  • Tigers in Vietnam

    Tigers in Vietnam

    Tigers in Vietnam

    I was in Vietnam for only a year during the war and riding a river patrol boat, never saw a real tiger, but I did pick up tiger stories from some of the marine units we worked with. The NVA and Viet Cong were bad enough, but these poor jarheads also had to contend with man eating tigers.

    While we all know that Vietnam was a very unusual war, I doubt that many people would believe that Vietnam’s tiger population was a beneficiary. But during the Vietnam wars, it was claimed that tiger populations and tiger attacks increased dramatically due to the many unburied bodies. After all, tigers are known scavengers that feed at old kills, whether their own or not. There were also many tiger sightings by U.S. troops.

    One of the most unusual tiger stories to arise was the case of the 3rd Recon Battalion Marine who survived a tiger attack while on patrol in Quang Tri Province in 1968, near where a Marine had allegedly been killed by a tiger in November 1967. The 400 pound man-eating tiger attacked swiftly and silently, and the first warning the six-man patrol had was screaming from one of the four sleeping Marines. Startled while feeding on the man by the other Marines, the tiger started dragging its prey away before it was killed. The lucky victim was medevaced suffering lacerations and bites on the neck.

    In another incident in 1969, a Marine in an ambush position in dense bush felt a tug on his leg and saw a large shape in the black night. After radioing in movement around them and despite being 100% alert, the tiger stealthily returned and grabbed another patrol member before being blown away by five excited Marines. Their buddy was released just slightly the worse for wear. According to SOP, they relocated their ambush, taking the dead 400 pound tiger with them so that they could extract it the next day. Alas, the monsoon meant that choppers couldn’t get up that day, so their focus shifted to preserving the corpse before it started rotting. Fortunately, one of the fellows in the rear radioed that tannic acid, used for curing hides, was contained in urine. The next day, a very smelly carcass made it back to base still in shape for photographs.

  • 25 Biggest Songs of the 1960s

    25 Biggest Songs of the 1960s

    Top 25 Songs of the 1960s

    The Twist by Chubby Checker is in a class by itself
    1. Hey Jude – The Beatles
    2. The Theme From ” A Summer Place” – Percy Faith
    3. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis
    4. I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
    5. I’m A Believer – The Monkees
    6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
    7. Aquarius/ Let The Sunshine In – The 5th Dimension
    8. Are You Lonesome To-night? – Elvis Presley
    9. In The Year 2525 – Zager & Evans
    10. It’s Now or Never – Elvis Presley
    11. I Can’t Stop Loving You – Ray Charles
    12. Love Is Blue – Paul Mauriat
    13. Big Girls Don’t Cry – The 4 Seasons
    14. Big Bad John – Jimmy Dean
    15. Sugar Shack – Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
    16. Honey – Bobby Goldsboro
    17. To Sir With Love – Lulu
    18. Cathy’s Clown – The Everly Brothers
    19. People Got To Be Free – The Rascals
    20. Get Back – The Beatles
    21. The Ballad Of The Green Berets – SSgt. Barry Sadler
    22. Sherry – The 4 Seasons
    23. Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles
    24. Sugar, Sugar – The Archies
    25. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
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  • Top 100 Oldies 1964-1968

    Top 100 Oldies 1964-1968

    Top 100 Oldies 1964-ish through 1968-ish

    1. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
    2. Respect – Aretha Franklin
    3. I’m a Believer – The Monkees
    4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    5. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) – Four Tops
    6. Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys
    7. My Girl – Temptations
    8. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
    9. Twist and Shout – Beatles
    10. Worst That Can Happen – The Brooklyn Bridge
    11. Heatwave – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
    12. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
    13. You Can’t Hurry Love – Supremes
    14. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    15. I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
    16. Soul Man – Sam and Dave
    17. Devil With The Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    18. Fun Fun Fun – Beach Boys
    19. Get Ready – Temptations
    20. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
    21. Time Is On My Side – The Rolling Stones
    22. Mony Mony – Tommy James and the Shondells
    23. Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
    24. I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits
    25. Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley
    26. This Old Heart Of Mine – Isley Brothers
    27. Ain’t Nothin Like The Real Thing – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    28. Baby, I Need Your Loving – Four Tops
    29. (Sittin’ On) the Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
    30. Jenny take a Ride – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    31. Paperback Writer – The Beatles
    32. Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    33. (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet – The Reflections
    34. But It’s Alright – J.J. Jackson
    35. House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals
    36. Good Vibrations – Beach Boys
    37. La La Means I Love You – Del-Phonics
    38. Let’s Hang On! – 4 Seasons
    39. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
    40. Stop! In The Name Of Love – The Supremes
    41. I’m Not Your Stepping Stone – The Monkees
    42. Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
    43. Everyday People – Sly and the Family Stone
    44. Nobody But Me – Human Beinz
    45. Time Won’t Let Me – The Outsiders
    46. Rag Doll – 4 Seasons
    47. I Fought The Law – Bobby Fuller Four
    48. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tommy James and the Shondells
    49. Wooly Bully – Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs
    50. Crimson and Clover – Tommy James and the Shondells
    51. Memphis – Johnny Rivers
    52. California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas
    53. Working My Way Back To You – 4 Seasons
    54. A Lover’s Concerto – The Toys
    55. Gimme Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Group
    56. Dawn (Go Away) – 4 Seasons
    57. Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
    58. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
    59. 1-2-3 – Len Barry
    60. Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35 – Bob Dylan
    61. Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me) – 4 Seasons
    62. Foxey Lady – Jimi Hendrix
    63. Dancing In The Street – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
    64. Love Me Two Times – The Doors
    65. Crying Time – Ray Charles
    66. I Thank You – Sam and Dave
    67. Hey Jude – The Beatles
    68. Midnight Confessions – Grass Roots
    69. Cool Jerk – The Capitols
    70. It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
    71. Going To a Go-Go – The Miracles
    72. You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry
    73. Happy Together – The Turtles
    74. Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown
    75. Land of 1000 Dances – Cannibal and the Headhunters
    76. Don’t Worry Baby – Beach Boys
    77. Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
    78. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – Marvin Gaye
    79. Hold On! I’m a Comin’ – Sam and Dave
    80. Goin’ Out Of My Head – Little Anthony and the Imperials
    81. Along Comes Mary – The Association
    82. Yesterday – The Beatles
    83. Expressway To Your Heart – Soul Survivors
    84. California Sun – Rivieras
    85. Black Is Black – Los Lobos
    86. Just Like A Woman – Bob Dylan
    87. Shotgun – Jr. Walker and the All-Stars
    88. Cold Sweat – James Brown
    89. Glad All Over – Dave Clark Five
    90. Ain’t That Peculiar – Marvin Gaye
    91. Chain Of Fools – Aretha Franklin
    92. G.T.O. – Ronny and the Daytonas
    93. Suzie Q – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    94. Too Many Fish In The Sea – The Marvelettes
    95. Stay – 4 Seasons
    96. Tighten Up – Archie Bell and the Drells
    97. The Way You Do The Things You Do – Temptations
    98. A Little Bit Of Soul – Music Explosion
    99. Please, Please, Please – James Brown
    100. See You In September – The Happenings

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  • The Number One Hits Of 1966

    The Number One Hits Of 1966

    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:
    Lou Christie – Lightnin’ Strikes
    February 26, 1966 – March 4, 1966:
    Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made For Walkin’
    March 5, 1966 – April 8, 1966:
    Barry Sadler – The Ballad Of The Green Berets
    April 9, 1966 – April 29, 1966:
    The Righteous Brothers – (You’re My) Soul And Inspiration
    April 30, 1966 – May 6, 1966:
    Young Rascals – Good Lovin’
    May 7, 1966 – May 27, 1966:
    The Mamas & the Papas – Monday, Monday
    May 28, 1966 – June 10, 1966:
    Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman
    June 11, 1966 – June 24, 1966:
    The Rolling Stones – Paint It Black
    June 25, 1966 – July 8, 1966:
    The Beatles – Paperback Writer
    July 9, 1966 – July 15, 1966:
    Frank Sinatra – Strangers In The Night
    July 16, 1966 – July 29, 1966:
    Tommy James and the Shondells – Hanky Panky
    July 30, 1966 – August 12, 1966:
    The Troggs – Wild Thing
    August 13, 1966 – September 2, 1966:
    The Lovin’ Spoonful – Summer in the City
    September 3, 1966 – September 9, 1966:
    Donovan – Sunshine Superman
    September 10, 1966 – September 23, 1966:
    The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love
    September 24, 1966 – October 14, 1966:
    The Association – Cherish
    October 15, 1966 – October 28, 1966:
    Four Tops – Reach Out, I’ll Be There
    October 29, 1966 – November 4, 1966:
    Question Mark & the Mysterians – 96 Tears
    November 5, 1966 – November 11, 1966:
    The Monkees – Last Train to Clarksville
    November 12, 1966 – November 18, 1966:
    Johnny Rivers – Poor Side Of Town
    November 19, 1966 – December 2, 1966:
    The Supremes – You Keep Me Hangin’ On
    December 3, 1966 – December 9, 1966:
    The New Vaudeville Band – Winchester Cathedral
    December 10, 1966 – December 30, 1966:
    The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations
    December 31, 1966 – February 17, 1967:
    The Monkees – I’m a Believer

    (Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Airplay,” “R&B” and “Singles” Charts. “Hot 100” is the primary chart used starting October, 1958)

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  • 1966 History, Facts and Trivia

    1966 History, Facts and Trivia

     1966 History, Facts and Trivia

    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 and The Little Red Book, aka Quotations From Chairman Mao by Mao Tse-tung.
    • The price of one Scott ‘Jumbo’ paper towel, 200 sheets in 1966: 30 cents.
      Playing cards: 2 decks for 58 cents
      1 Wham-O Superball: 66 cents
    • US Life Expectancy: Males: 66.7 years, Females: 73.8 years.
    • The Funny Lady was Phyllis Diller
      The Funny Guy was Don Rickles
      The Funny Late Night Host: Johnny Carson
    • Bird is the Word: In 1966, a survey found that 100% of New Yorkers over 60 pronounced “bird” like “boid.” Among 8-19-year-olds, it was 4%.
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    Top Ten Baby Names of 1966

    Lisa, Kimberly, Mary, Michelle, Karen, Michael, David, James, John, Robert

    Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols

    Ursula Andress, Sunny Bippus, Claudia Cardinale, Julie Christie, Yvonne Craig, Doris Day, Catherine Deneuve, Angie Dickinson, Barbara Eden, Barbara Feldon, Jane Fonda, Audrey Hepburn, Sophia Loren, Virna Lisi, Tina Louise, Ann-Margret, Elizabeth Montgomery, Caroline Munro, Julie Newmar, Ingrid Pitt, Diana Rigg, Tura Satana, Elke Sommer, Twiggy, Raquel Welch, Barbara Windsor

    Leading Men and Hollywood Heartthrobs

    Robert Goulet, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones

    “The Quotes”

    “Beam me up, Scotty.”
    – William Shatner, as Cat. James Kirk, in ‘Star Trek’
    (*he never actually said it!)

    “Have it your way.”
    – Burger King

    “Fly the friendly skies.”
    – United Airlines

    Time Magazine’s Man of the Year

    The Generation Twenty-Five and Under (Baby Boomers)

    Miss America

    Deborah Bryant (Overland Park, KS)

    Miss USA

    Maria Remenyi (California)

    1966 Pop Culture Facts & History

    James Faria and Robert Wright of Monsanto Industries invented AstroTurf in 1965. In 1966, it was first used in Houston’s Astro Dome.

    Stephanie Kwolek invented Kevlar, pound-for-pound, five times stronger than steel.

    Allen Astles tiddly-winked 10,000 tiddlywinks in just 3 hours, 51 minutes, and 41 seconds at the University of Wales.

    The 8-track was a new-fangled option on many Ford cars.

    John Lennon commented that The Beatles were “bigger than Jesus.”

    In 1966, there was a sharp decrease in the Japanese birthrate because it was considered unlucky for a woman to be born that year, so many families aborted their female babies.

    1st Appearances & 1966’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents

    Spirograph, Twister, Barrel Of Monkeys, Crazy Maze, View-Master* with TV-themed reels
    *View-Master originally came out in 1939

    Best Film Oscar Winner

    The Sound of Music (presented in 1966)

    Broadway Shows

    Mame (Musical) Opened on May 24, 1966 and closed on January 3, 1970
    Cabaret (Musical) Opened on November 20, 1966 and closed on September 6, 1969

    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1966

    The Adventurers by Harold Robbins
    Against Interpretation by Susan Sontag
    All in the Family by Edwin O’Connor
    Capable of Honor by Allen Drury
    Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand
    The Crying of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon
    The Double Image by Helen MacInnes
    The Embezzler by Louis Auchincloss
    The Fixer by Bernard Malamud
    In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
    The Little Red Book, aka Quotations From Chairman Mao by Mao Tse-tung
    The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
    Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming
    Paradiso by Jose Lezama Lima
    Tai-Pan by James Clavell
    Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns
    The Source – James Michener
    The Secret of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton
    Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
    Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

    1966 Most Popular TV Shows

    1. Bonanza (NBC)
    2. The Red Skelton Show (CBS)
    3. The Andy Griffith Show (CBS)
    4. The Lucy Show (CBS)
    5. The Jackie Gleason Show (CBS)
    6. Green Acres (CBS)
    7. Daktari (CBS)
    8. Bewitched (ABC)
    9. The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS)
    10. Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS)

    1966 Billboard Number One Songs

    January 1- January 7:
    The Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel

    January 8 – January 22:
    We Can Work It Out – The Beatles

    January 29 – February 4:
    The Sound of Silence Simon & Garfunkel

    February 5 – February 18:
    My Love – Petula Clark

    February 19 – February 25:
    Lightnin’ Strikes – Lou Christie

    February 26 – March 4:
    These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra

    March 5 – April 8:
    The Ballad Of The Green Berets – Sgt Barry Sadler

    April 9 – April 29:
    (You’re My) Soul And Inspiration – The Righteous Brothers

    April 30 – May 6:
    Good Lovin’ – The Young Rascals

    May 7 – May 27:
    Monday, Monday – The Mamas & The Papas

    May 28 – June 10:
    When A Man Loves A Woman Percy Sledge

    June 11 – July 24:
    Paint It, Black – The Rolling Stones

    June 25 – July 1:
    Paperback Writer – The Beatles

    July 2 – July 8:
    Strangers In The Night – Frank Sinatra

    July 9 – July 15:
    Paperback Writer – The Beatles

    July 16 – July 24:
    Hanky Panky – Tommy James

    July 30 – August 12:
    Wild Thing – The Troggs

    August 13 – September 2:
    Summer In The City – The Lovin’ Spoonful

    September 3 – September 9:
    Sunshine Superman – Donovan

    September 10 – September 23:
    You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes

    September 24 – October 14:
    Cherish – The Association

    October 15 – October 28:
    Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops

    October 29 – November 4:
    96 Tears – ? & the Mysterians

    November 5 – November 11:
    Last Train To Clarksville – The Monkees

    November 12 – November 18:
    Poor Side Of Town – Johnny Rivers

    November 19 – December 2:
    You Keep Me Hangin’ On – The Supremes

    December 3 – December 9:
    Winchester Cathedral – The New Vaudeville Band

    December 10 – December 16:
    Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys

    December 17 – December 30:
    Winchester Cathedral – The New Vaudeville Band

    December 31, 1966 – February 17, 1967:
    I’m A Believer – The Monkees

    Sports

    World Series Champions: Baltimore Orioles
    NFL Champions: Green Bay Packers
    AFL Champions: Kansas City Chiefs
    NBA Champions: Boston Celtics
    Stanley Cup Champs: Montreal Canadians
    U.S. Open Golf Billy Casper
    U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Fred Stolle/Maria Bueno
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Manuel Santana/Billie Jean King
    NCAA Football Champions: Michigan State & Notre Dame
    NCAA Basketball Champions: Texas Western
    Kentucky Derby: Kauai King
    World Cup (Soccer): England

    More 1966 Facts & History Resources:

    Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com)
    Popular and Notable Books (popculture.us)
    Broadway Shows that Opened in 1966X
    1966 Calendar, courtesy of Time and Date.com
    Fact Monster
    1960s, Infoplease.com World History
    Miranda Warning
    1966 in Movies (according to IMDB)
    Pop Culture in 1966
    Retrowaste Vintage Culture
    1966 Television
    1960s Slang
    Wikipedia 1966

     

  • 1966 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1966 Music – The 100 Most Popular Songs

    1966 Top 100 Popular Music Chart

    1. Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra
    2. I’m A Believer – The Monkees
    3. When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge
    4. Wild Thing – The Troggs
    5. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    6. This Old Heart Of Mine – Isley Brothers
    7. Devil With The Blue Dress – Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
    8. Yellow Submarine – The Beatles
    9. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
    10. Jenny Take A Ride – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    11. These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra
    12. Get Ready – Temptations
    13. Born Free – Roger Williams
    14. Good Vibrations – Beach Boys
    15. Eleanor Rigby – The Beatles
    16. You Can’t Hurry Love – Supremes
    17. Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me) – The 4 Seasons
    18. Good Lovin’ – Rascals
    19. Homeward Bound – Simon and Garfunkle
    20. Paperback Writer – The Beatles
    21. Hold On! I’m a Coming – Sam and Dave
    22. It Was a Very Good Year – Frank Sinatra
    23. That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
    24. Hanky Panky – Tommy James
    25. Shake Me Wake Me (When It’s Over) – Four Tops
    26. Time Won’t Let Me – Outsiders
    27. Going To A Go-Go – The Miracles
    28. Crying Time – Ray Charles
    29. Oh How Happy – Shades Of Blue
    30. Barbara Ann – Beach Boys
    31. But It’s Alright – J.J. Jackson
    32. Secret Agent Man – Johnny Rivers
    33. Don’t Mess With Bill – The Marvelettes
    34. Rainy Day Woman 12 & 35 – Bob Dylan
    35. Along Comes Mary – The Association
    36. Cool Jerk – The Capitols
    37. Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd
    38. Land of 1,000 Dances – Wilson Pickett
    39. My Generation – The Who
    40. I Fought The Law – Bobby Fuller Four
    41. Just Like a Woman – Bob Dylan
    42. Mellow Yellow – Donovan
    43. Mother’s Little Helper – Rolling Stones
    44. You Keep Me Hanging On – Supremes
    45. Sweet Talkin’ Guy – The Chiffons
    46. Monday Monday – Mamas and the Papas
    47. It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World – James Brown
    48. Strangers In The Night – Frank Sinatra
    49. Spanish Flea – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
    50. California Dreamin’ – Mamas and the Papas
    51. Gloria – Shadows of Knight
    52. God Only Knows – Beach Boys
    53. Eight Miles High – The Byrds
    54. 96 Tears – ? & the Mysterians
    55. (I’m A) Road Runner – Jr Walker and the All-Stars
    56. See You In September – the Happenings
    57. Second Hand Rose – Barbra Streisand
    58. Summer In The City – Lovin’ Spoonful
    59. Sunny Afternoon – The Kinks
    60. Sunshine Superman – Donovan
    61. Lies – The Knickerbockers
    62. Working My Way Back To You – Four Seasons
    63. I Want You – Bob Dylan
    64. Tijuana Taxi – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
    65. Little Latin Lupe Lu – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    66. Paint It, Black – Rolling Stones
    67. Caroline, No – Beach Boys
    68. Sounds of Silence – Simon and Garfunkle
    69. Lady Jane – Rolling Stones
    70. Wouldn’t It Be Nice – Beach Boys
    71. Mr. Spaceman – The Byrds
    72. Black Is Black – Los Bravos
    73. Friday’s Child – Nancy Sinatra
    74. 19th Nervous Breakdown – Rolling Stones
    75. Gloria – Them
    76. (You’re My) Soul and Inspiration – Righteous Brothers
    77. Daydream – The Lovin’ Spoonful
    78. Groovy Kind of Love – The Mindbenders
    79. Cherish – The Association
    80. My World Is Empty Without You – The Supremes
    81. Day Tripper – The Beatles
    82. Last Train To Clarkesville – The Monkees
    83. Homeward Bound – Simon and Garfunkle
    84. Guantanamera – The Sandpipers
    85. As Tears Go By – The Rolling Stones
    86. I Am A Rock – Simon and Garfunkle
    87. Sugar Town – Nancy Sinatra
    88. It’s My Life – The Animals
    89. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – Dusty Springfield
    90. Red Rubber Ball – The Cyrcle
    91. Sloop John B – Beach Boys
    92. No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In) – The T-Bones
    93. Dirty Water – The Standells
    94. My Little Red Book – Love
    95. We Can Work It Out – The Beatles
    96. Nowhere Man – The Beatles
    97. Five O’Clock World – The Vogues
    98. Sunny – Bobby Hebb
    99. Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops
    100. Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) – The Swingin’ Medallions
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  • 1966 Oscars 38th Academy Awards

    1966 Oscars 38th Academy Awards

    1966 Oscars 38th Academy Awards

    Winners Announced: April 18, 1966
    Held at: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California
    Host: Bob Hope
    Eligibility Year: 1965

    Oscar Highlights and Achievements

    • The Sound of Music Sweeps: This iconic musical directed by Robert Wise dominated the night, bagging five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director.
    • Best Actress Julie Christie: For her role in Darling, Julie Christie took home the Best Actress award, making her an instant Hollywood sensation.
    • Lee Marvin’s Double Role: For his dual roles in Cat Ballou, Lee Marvin won Best Actor, a role that showcased his versatility.
    • Shelley Winters’ Win: She clinched the Best Supporting Actress for her role in A Patch of Blue, making it her second Oscar win.
    • The Sound of Music and Doctor Zhivago were the two most nominated films, each with ten nominations and five wins.
    • Maria Von Trapp, whose memoir inspired The Sound of Music and made a cameo appearance in the film, was not invited to the premiere.
      Von Trapp later inquired why, and producers told her no seats were left.
    • Although nominated for 5 Academy Awards, George Stevens’ production of The Greatest Story Ever Told is generally considered a flop.

    Trivia

    • Bob Hope’s Hosting Legacy: This was the 14th time Bob Hope hosted the Academy Awards, a record that still stands for most times hosting.
    • First Televised Oscars: This was the first Oscars ceremony to be broadcast simultaneously in color on both coasts, a major tech milestone for the event.
    • First Win for Animated Short: The Dot and the Line became the first abstract and non-narrative film to win in the Best Animated Short category.
    • Youngest Composer to Win: At 29, John Barry became the youngest composer to win for Best Original Score, thanks to his work on Born Free.
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    1966 Oscar Nominees and Winners

    Best Picture:
    The Sound of Music – Robert Wise (WINNER)
    Darling – Joseph Janni
    Doctor Zhivago – Carlo Ponti
    Ship of Fools – Stanley Kramer
    A Thousand Clowns – Fred Coe
    Best Director:
    Robert Wise – The Sound of Music (WINNER)
    William Wyler – The Collector
    John Schlesinger – Darling
    David Lean – Doctor Zhivago
    Hiroshi Teshigahara – Woman in the Dunes
    Best Actor:
    Lee Marvin – Cat Ballou as Kid Shelleen / Tim Strawn (WINNER)
    Richard Burton – The Spy Who Came in from the Cold as Alec Leamas
    Laurence Olivier – Othello as Othello
    Rod Steiger – The Pawnbroker as Sol Nazerman
    Oskar Werner – Ship of Fools as Dr. Wilhelm “Willi” Schumann
    Best Actress:
    Julie Christie – Darling as Diana Scott (WINNER)
    Julie Andrews – The Sound of Music as Maria von Trapp
    Samantha Eggar – The Collector as Miranda Grey
    Elizabeth Hartman – A Patch of Blue as Selina D’Arcey
    Simone Signoret – Ship of Fools as La Condesa
    Best Supporting Actor:
    Martin Balsam – A Thousand Clowns as Arnold Burns (WINNER)
    Ian Bannen – The Flight of the Phoenix as “Ratbags” Crow
    Tom Courtenay – Doctor Zhivago as Pavel “Pasha” Antipov
    Michael Dunn – Ship of Fools as Carl Glocken
    Frank Finlay – Othello as Iago
    Best Supporting Actress:
    Shelley Winters – A Patch of Blue as Rose-Ann D’Arcey (WINNER)
    Ruth Gordon – Inside Daisy Clover as Lucile Clover
    Joyce Redman – Othello as Emilia
    Maggie Smith – Othello as Desdemona
    Peggy Wood – The Sound of Music as the Mother Abbess
    Best Story and Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen:
    Darling – Frederic Raphael (WINNER)
    Casanova 70 – Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Mario Monicelli, Tonino Guerra, Giorgio Salvioni and Suso Cecchi d’Amico
    Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines – Jack Davies and Ken Annakin
    The Train – Franklin Coen and Frank Davis
    The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Jacques Demy
    Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium:
    Doctor Zhivago – Robert Bolt from Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak (WINNER)
    Cat Ballou – Walter Newman and Frank Pierson from The Ballad of Cat Ballou by Roy Chanslor
    The Collector – Stanley Mann and John Kohn from The Collector by John Fowles
    Ship of Fools – Abby Mann from Ship of Fools by Katherine Anne Porter
    A Thousand Clowns – Herb Gardner from A Thousand Crowns by Herb Gardner
    Best Foreign Language:
    The Shop on Main Street (Czechoslovakia) (WINNER)
    Blood on the Land (Greece)
    Dear John (Sweden)
    Kwaidan (Japan)
    Marriage Italian Style (Italy)
    Film Best Song:
    “The Shadow of Your Smile” from The Sandpiper – Music by Johnny Mandel; Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster (WINNER)
    “The Ballad of Cat Ballou” from Cat Ballou – Music by Jerry Livingston; Lyrics by Mack David
    “I Will Wait for You” from The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Music by Michel Legrand; Lyrics by Jacques Demy
    “The Sweetheart Tree” from The Great Race – Music by Henry Mancini; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
    “What’s New Pussycat?” from What’s New Pussycat? – Music by Burt Bacharach; Lyrics by Hal David
    Best Documentary Feature:
    The Eleanor Roosevelt Story (WINNER)
    The Battle of the Bulge… The Brave Rifles
    The Forth Road Bridge
    Let My People Go: The Story of Israel
    To Die in Madrid
    Best Documentary Short Subject:
    To Be Alive! (WINNER)
    Mural on Our Street
    Nyitany
    Point of View
    Yeats Country
    Best Short Subject, Live Action:
    The Chicken – Claude Berri (WINNER)
    Fortress of Peace – Lothar Wolff
    Skaterdater
    Snow
    Time Piece – Jim Henson
    Best Short Subject, Cartoons:
    The Dot and the Line (WINNER)
    Clay or the Origin of Species
    The Thieving Magpie
    Best Music Score – Substantially Original:
    Doctor Zhivago – Maurice Jarre (WINNER)
    The Agony and the Ecstasy – Alex North
    The Greatest Story Ever Told – Alfred Newman
    A Patch of Blue – Jerry Goldsmith
    The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Michel Legrand and Jacques Demy
    Best Scoring of Music – Adaptation or Treatment:
    The Sound of Music – Irwin Kostal (WINNER)
    Cat Ballou – Frank De Vol
    The Pleasure Seekers – Lionel Newman and Alexander Courage
    A Thousand Clowns – Don Walker
    The Umbrellas of Cherbourg – Michel Legrand
    Best Sound Effects:
    The Great Race – Treg Brown (WINNER)
    Von Ryan’s Express – Walter Rossi
    Best Sound:
    The Sound of Music – James Corcoran and Fred Hynes (WINNER)
    The Agony and the Ecstasy – James Corcoran
    Doctor Zhivago – A. W. Watkins and Franklin Milton
    The Great Race – George Groves
    Shenandoah – Waldon O. Watson
    Best Art Direction, Black-and-White:
    Ship of Fools – Art Direction: Robert Clatworthy; Set Decoration: Joseph Kish (WINNER)
    King Rat – Art Direction: Robert Emmet Smith; Set Decoration: Frank Tuttle
    A Patch of Blue – Art Direction: George Davis and Urie McCleary; Set Decoration: Henry Grace and Charles S. Thompson
    The Slender Thread – Art Direction: Hal Pereira and Jack Poplin; Set Decoration: Robert R. Benton and Joseph Kish
    The Spy Who Came in from the Cold – Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen and Ted Marshall; Set Decoration: Josie MacAvin
    Best Art Direction, Color:
    Doctor Zhivago – Art Direction: John Box and Terence Marsh; Set Decoration: Dario Simoni (WINNER)
    The Agony and the Ecstasy – Art Direction: John DeCuir and Jack Martin Smith; Set Decoration: Dario Simoni
    The Greatest Story Ever Told – Art Direction: Richard Day, William J. Creber and David S. Hall (posthumous nomination); Set Decoration: Ray Moyer, Fred M. MacLean and Norman Rockett
    Inside Daisy Clover – Art Direction: Robert Clatworthy; Set Decoration: George James Hopkins
    The Sound of Music – Art Direciton: Boris Leven; Set Decoration: Walter M. Scott and Ruby Levitt
    Best Cinematography, Black-and-White:
    Ship of Fools – Ernest Laszlo (WINNER)
    In Harm’s Way – Loyal Griggs
    King Rat – Burnett Guffey
    Morituri – Conrad Hall
    A Patch of Blue – Robert Burks
    Best Cinematography, Color:
    Doctor Zhivago – Freddie Young (WINNER)
    The Agony and the Ecstasy – Leon Shamroy
    The Great Race – Russell Harlan
    The Greatest Story Ever Told – William C. Mellor (posthumous nomination) and Loyal Griggs
    The Sound of Music – Ted D. McCord
    Best Costume Design, Black-and-White:
    Darling – Julie Harris (WINNER)
    Morituri – Moss Mabry
    A Rage to Live – Howard Shoup
    Ship of Fools – Jean Louis and Bill Thomas
    The Slender Thread – Edith Head
    Best Costume Design, Color:
    Doctor Zhivago – Phyllis Dalton (WINNER)
    The Agony and the Ecstasy – Vittorio Nino Novarese
    The Greatest Story Ever Told – Marjorie Best and Vittorio Nino Novarese
    Inside Daisy Clover – Edith Head and Bill Thomas
    The Sound of Music – Dorothy Jeakins
    Best Film Editing:
    The Sound of Music – William H. Reynolds (WINNER)
    Cat Ballou – Charles Nelson
    Doctor Zhivago – Norman Savage
    The Flight of the Phoenix – Michael Luciano
    The Great Race – Ralph E. Winters
    Best Special Visual Effects:
    Thunderball – John Stears (WINNER)
    The Greatest Story Ever Told – J. McMillan Johnson
    Honorary Award:
    Bob Hope “for unique and distinguished service to our industry and the Academy.”
    Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award:
    William Wyler
    Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award:
    Edmond L. DePatie
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  • 1966 Grammy Award Winners

    1966 Grammy Award Winners

    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

    Grammy Highlights and Achievements

    • Roger Miller Dominates: The country artist was the night’s big winner, taking home six awards including Best Country & Western Album for The Return of Roger Miller.
    • Frank Sinatra’s September of My Years: Sinatra won Album of the Year, while his classic “It Was a Very Good Year” won Best Male Vocal Performance.
    • The Sound of Music Reigns: The film’s soundtrack, featuring Julie Andrews, won for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture.
    • Herb Alpert’s A Taste of Honey: Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass swept several awards, signaling the mainstream acceptance of Latin-influenced sounds.

    Trivia

    • First Nashville Ceremony: This was the first year the Grammys were held in Nashville, expanding its geographical reach.
    • Tom Jones Breakthrough: The Welsh singer won Best New Artist, riding the wave of his hit “What’s New Pussycat?”
    • Record of the Year Surprise: Herb Alpert’s instrumental “A Taste of Honey” won Record of the Year, a rare win for a non-vocal track.
    • Grammy’s Jazz Nod: The Ramsey Lewis Trio’s jazz version of “The In Crowd” won Best Jazz Performance by a Group.
    • Take our 1966 Quiz!

    1966 Grammy Winners

    Record of the Year:
    A Taste of Honey – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
    Album of the Year:
    September of My Years – Frank Sinatra (Reprise)
    Song of the Year:
    The Shadow of Your Smile (Love Theme From The Sandpiper) – Paul Francis Webster and Johnny Mandel, songwriters
    Best New Artist:
    Tom Jones
    Most Promising New Recording Artist:
    Peter Serkin – pianist
    Best Vocal Performance, Male:
    It Was a Very Good Year – Frank Sinatra
    Best Vocal Performance, Female:
    My Name Is Barbra – Barbra Streisand
    Best Performance By a Vocal Group:
    We Dig Mancini – Anita Kerr Singers
    Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Single:
    King of the Road – Roger Miller
    Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Vocal Performance, Male:
    King of the Road – Roger Miller
    Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Vocal Performance, Female:
    I Know a Place – Petula Clark
    Best Contemporary (Rock and Roll) Performance Group (Vocal or Instrumental):
    Flowers on the Wall – Statler Brothers
    Best Rhythm and Blues Recording:
    Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag – James Brown (King)
    Best Instrumental Jazz Performance, Small Group or Soloist With Small Group:
    The In Crowd – Ramsey Lewis Trio
    Best Instrumental Jazz Performance, Large Group or Soloist With Large Group:
    Ellington ’66 – Duke Ellington Orchestra
    Best Original Jazz Composition:
    Jazz Suite on the Mass Texts – Lalo Shifrin, Composer
    Best Country and Western Single
    King of the Road – Roger Miller
    Best Performance By a Chorus:
    Anyone for Mozart? – Swingle Singers
    Best Country and Western Album:
    The Return of Roger Miller – Roger Miller (Smash)
    Best Country and Western Song:
    King of the Road – Roger Miller, songwriter
    Best Country and Western Vocal Performance, Male:
    King of the Road – Roger Miller
    Best Country and Western Vocal Performance, Female:
    Queen of the House – Jody Miller
    Best New Country and Western Artist:
    Statler Brothers
    Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical):
    Southland Favorites – George Beverly Shea and the Anita Kerr Quartet (RCA)
    Best Folk Recording:
    An Evening With Belafonte/Makeba – Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba (RCA)
    Best Instrumental Arrangement:
    A Taste of Honey – Herb Alpert, arranger
    Best Arrangement Accompanying a Vocalist or Instrumentalist:
    It Was a Very Good Year – Gordon Jenkins, arranger
    Best Instrumental Performance, Non-Jazz:
    A Taste of Honey – Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass
    Best Score From an Original Show Album:
    On a Clear Day – Alan Lerner and Burton Lane (RCA)
    Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show:
    The Sandpiper – Johnny Mandel, composer (Mercury)
    Album of the Year, Classical:
    Horowitz at Carnegie Hall, An Historic Return – Vladimir Horowitz (Columbia)
    Best Classical Performance, Orchestra:
    Ives, Symphony No. 4 – Leopold Stokowski conducting American Symphony Orchestra
    Best Classical Chamber Music Performance, Instrumental or Vocal:
    Bartók, The Six String Quartets – Juilliard String Quartet
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist(s) (With Orchestra):
    Beethoven, Concerto No. 4 in G Major for Piano and Orchestra – Artur Rubinstein; Erich Leinsdorf conducting Boston Symphony
    Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist (Without Orchestra):
    Horowitz at Carnegie Hall, An Historic Return – Vladimir Horowitz
    Best Opera Recording:
    Berg, Wozzeck – Karl Bohm conducting Orchestra of German Opera, Berlin; solos: Fisher-Dieskau, Lear and Wunderlich (Deutsche Grammophon)
    Best Classical Choral Performance (Other Than Opera):
    Stravinsky, Symphony of Psalms; Poulenc, Gloria – Robert Shaw conducting Robert Shaw Chorale and RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
    Best Classical Vocal Performance, With or Without Orchestra:
    Strauss, Salome (Dance of the Seven Veils – Interlude, Final Scene); The Egyptian Helen (Awakening Scene) – Leontyne Price
    Best Composition By a Contemporary Classical Composer:
    Symphony No. 4 – Charles Ives, Composer
    Best Comedy Performance:
    Why Is There Air? – Bill Cosby
    Best Spoken Word or Drama Recording:
    John F. Kennedy: As We Remember Him (Columbia)
    Best Recording for Children:
    Dr. Seuss Presents Fox in Sox and Green Eggs and Ham – Marvin Miller (RCA)
    Best Album Cover, Graphic Arts:
    Bartók, Concerto No. 2 for Violin; Stravinsky, Concerto for Violin – James Alexander, graphic artist; George Estes, art director (RCA)
    Best Album Cover, Photography
    Jazz Suite on the Mass Texts – Ken Whitmore, photographer; Bob Jones, art director (RCA)
    Best Album Notes:
    September of My Years – Stan Cornyn, annotator (Reprise)