1966 by the Numbers

Rewind to the 1966 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 — where “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & the Papas sat at #1, and The Beatles racked up 4 charting hits.

The 1966 Top 10

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California Dreamin'

The Mamas & the Papas

1965

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96 Tears

? and The Mysterians

1966

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What Becomes of the Brokenhearted

Jimmy Ruffin

1966

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Last Train to Clarksville

The Monkees

1966

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Reach Out, I'll Be There

Four Tops

1966

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These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

Nancy Sinatra

1966

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Cherish

The Association

1966

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Strangers In the Night

Frank Sinatra

1966

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Kicks

Paul Revere & The Raiders

1966

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The Ballad of the Green Berets

SSgt. Barry Sadler

1966