1960s Timeline

Oct. 27, 1963 - The solo program by Bob Dylan at Carnegie Hall last night left his listeners stirred and cheering for more. The capacity...

Oct. 11, 1963 - On sale today is Peter, Paul and Mary’s third long-playing record, “In the Wind.” Two singles from the album have already...

Oct. 11, 1963 - Edith Piaf (pictured in 1951), the beloved idol of the French music halls who made a world hit of “La Vie en Rose,” died...

Oct. 9, 1963 - Folk singer Joan Baez will be joined by Bob Dylan in her concert at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday evening. Although it had...

Oct. 7, 1963 - Frank Sinatra said today he was pulling out of his Nevada gambling interests, estimated to be worth $3.5 million. The...

Oct. 7, 1963 - On sale today is The Beach Boys’ fourth long-playing record, “Little Deuce Coupe.” It follows by just three weeks the...

Sept. 28, 1963 - James D. Morrison (pictured), a 19-year-old student at Florida State University, was arrested today for being a publicly...

Sept. 21, 1963 - Taking the top spot today on the Billboard Hot 100 is “Blue Velvet,” a recording by Bobby Vinton (pictured). The song...

Sept. 21, 1963 - On sale today is “Heat Wave,” the second long-playing record by the girl group Martha and the Vandellas. Released on...

Sept. 16, 1963 - On sale today is “She Loves You,” a new single by The Beatles, a rock ’n’ roll group from Liverpool, England....

Sept. 16, 1963 - On sale today is the newest long-playing record from The Beach Boys,“Surfer Girl.” The single from the album is the...

Sept. 10, 1963 - A relay team of 10 pianists, with an assist from a New York music critic, finished playing the world’s longest piece of...

Aug. 31, 1963 - Hitting the top of the charts today is “My Boyfriend’s Back,” a recording by a girl group called The Angels. The song...

Aug. 18, 1963 - Joan Baez performed last night for a capacity audience of 14,700 at the Forest Hills Music Festival at the Tennis Stadium...

Aug. 10, 1963 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “Fingertips,” a recording by Little Stevie Wonder. Wonder, who is...

Aug. 9, 1963 - America’s newest musical craze, which has drowned traditional rock ’n’ roll, has set up 23-year-old Dick Dale (pictured)...

Aug. 3, 1963 - Hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 today is “So Much in Love,” a recording by The Tymes. The soul vocal group was...

July 12, 1963 - Performing at New York City’s Gerde’s Folk City this week is José Feliciano, a 17-year-old guitarist and singer. Mr....

July 3, 1963 - Jazz singer Dinah Washington married professional football star Dick “Night Train” Lane last night in a surprise ceremony...

July 1, 1963 - Taking the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 today was “Easier Said Than Done,” a recording by The Essex released by...