Billboard introduced its national Top 100 chart. Johnny Cash’s “Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” Shirley Ellis’ “The Name Game” and Johnny Rivers’ “Poor Side of Town” marked the era. The Sunset Strip riot in Los Angeles inspired Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth.”

The Monkees’ TV series premiered. Jerry Lee Lewis recorded “To Make Love Sweeter for You,” Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long” later topped the chart, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” reached No. 1, Sly Stone was arrested on drug charges and Ron Wood survived a serious car accident.

Gary Glitter was convicted in a child-abuse case. The Beatles visited George Harrison, Chic drummer Tony Thompson and Jimi Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell died, Eric Clapton’s stolen watch was recovered, the Rolling Stones issued “GRRR,” Bob Dylan’s guitar was auctioned, and AC/DC released “Shot in the Dark.” Jim Tucker of the Turtles died, while ABBA’s “Voyage” became a major later-career release.