January 27 - Paul Simon appears on BBCradio for the first time, on their Five To Ten show, discussing and playing thirteen songs, twelve of which would appear on his May-recorded and August-released UK-only album, The Paul Simon Song Book.
February 12 - NMES reports the Beatles will star in a film adaptation of Richard Condon's novel A Talent for Loving. The story is about a 1,400-mile horse race that takes place in the old west. The film is never made.
March 4 - Under the advice of producer Tom Wilson, Simon and Garfunkel record a heavy backing band onto their song "The Sounds Of Silence," for release on 45 rpm single, and record backing song "We've Got A Groovey Thing Goin'" for it. The single will go on to hit #1 on the Billboard charts in December.
June 12- The Beatles were appointed Members of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen. Since it was unusual for rock stars to be appointed as MBEs, a number of previous recipients complained and protested.
July 25 - Bob Dylan plays Newport Folk Festival, is booed for playing electric set with Paul Butterfield Blues Band.
August 15 - The Beatles play Shea Stadium, which was the first rock concert to be held in a venue of that size. The concert also set new world records for attendance (55,600+) and for revenue.
September - Paul Simon is about to go on stage at a Danishfolk club when he learns that his song "The Sounds Of Silence" has entered the top 100 in the Billboard charts.
October 15 - Guitarist Jimi Hendrix signs a three year recording contract with Ed Chaplin, receiving $1 and 1% royalty on records with Curtis Knight . The agreement will later cause continuous litigation problems with Hendrix and other record labels.
