On this day: February 29

Happy leap day! Since this day comes around so infrequently, today, I'm going to look back at the top singles and top albums for leap days from 1960 to 1980

Top singles in the US for leap days:
1960- Theme from A Summer Place, by Percy Faith Orchestra
1964- I Want to Hold Your Hand, by The Beatles
1968- Love is Blue, by Paul Mauriat
1972- Without You, by Nilsson
1976- Theme from S.W.A.T., by Rhythm Heritage
1980- Crazy Little Thing Called Love, by Queen

Top singles in the UK for leap days:
1960- Why, by Anthony Newley
1964- Anyone Who had a Heart, by Cillla Black
1968- Cinderella Rockafella, by Ester and Abi Ofarim
1972- Son of My Father, by Chicory Tip
1976- December '63 (Oh What a Night), by Four Seasons
1980- Coward of the Country, by Kenny Rogers

Top albums in the US for leap days:
1960- The Sound of Music, by the original cast
1964- Meet the Beatles, by the Beatles
1968- Magical Mystery Tour, by the Beatles
1972- American Pie, by Don McLean
1976- Desire, by Bob Dylan
1980- The Wall, by Pink Floyd

Top albums in the UK for leap days:
1960- South Pacific Film Soundtrack
1964- With the Beatles, by the Beatles
1968- Greatest Hits, by Diana Ross and the Supremes
1972- Neil Reid, by Neil Reid
1976- The Very Best of Slim Whitman, by Slim Whitman
1980- The Last Dance, by various artists 

Other notable events for February 29:
-The Beatles dominated the US charts on Feb. 29, 1964 with their album Meet the Beatles at number 1 and Introducing the Beatles at number 2, they held the top spots for nine weeks
-Police officers discovered Buddy Holly's trademark glasses on Feb. 29, 1980 during a routine perusal files 
-Vince Neil left Motley Crue on Feb. 29, 1992
-Anthrax signed to Elektra on Feb. 29, 1992, for a reported $10 million