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In 1970, Revised calendar for Western (RC) Church goes into effect.
In 1970, “The Epoch” (Time zero for UNIX systems, Midnight GMT).
In 1971, Cigarette advertisements in the U.S. were banned on TV effective that day.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Impractical Joker”, One of Janʹs practical jokes boomerangs; she becomes a victim of her own joke when she takes Gregʹs pet mouse and loses it.
In 1972, Melanie Safka, better known simply as Melanie, enjoys the biggest hit of her career with “Brand New Key,” which remains at number one for the third straight week.
In 1972, “BANG A GONG GET IT ON” RELEASED IN U.S. T-REX single, which topped the British charts the previous summer, is released in the U.S. where it will become the bandʹs only American hit
In 1973, On Another World, Gil (Dolph Sweet) reminded Lenore (Susan Sullivan) that Wayne Addison's murder, for which she was acquitted, was never solved
In 1973, Unable to topple Johnny Carson with a competing talk show, ABC launches “ABC Late Night,” a TV hodgepodge with talk, comedy, movies and music changing on a nightly business.
In 1974, NBC radio begins on the hour news 24 hours a day (following CBS lead).
In 1975, John Denver was at #1 on the US Country chart with his eighth studio album Back Home Again. The multi-platinum album contained the hit singles "Annie's Song" and "Back Home Again". In addition, the studio versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "Sweet Surrender" appear on this album. On the cover, John is shown with his then-wife Ann Martell.
In 1975, Secretariat was represented by his first Thoroughbred foal, a filly named Miss Secretariat, born in Kentucky to the mare My Card.
In 1975, “The Dick Cavett Show”, TV Talk Show, last aired on ABC, moved to CBS.
In 1976, It was a lot less than two years before Nebraska Public Television spoke up. The two Ns were geometrically identical (a square, a vertical line, a diagonal line). NPTʹs N was all red, NBCʹs N was half red half blue. NBC paid big bucks (rumored to be $1 million or even more) for two things: Market research and for a trademark search. Judging by the public reaction to the N and by the conflict with NPT, they were robbed. NBC settled by giving NPT a large quantity of used television equipment. The post-N peacock was quite a bit different from the pre-N peacock. The post-N peacock had nine feathers, but a few years later that was reduced to six, which is the peacock still used today. The other NBC logo is called the Snake.
In 1976, Marijuana fans changed the “Hollywood” sign to read “Hollyweed.”
In 1976, The Liberty Bell is moved to its new home behind Independence Hall.
In 1978, Gloria Monty took over the reins of General Hospital as executive producer of that show and began leading it into its most popular era.
In 1978, President Ford signs first major revision of copyright law since 1909. A new copyright act took effect, protecting most films for 75 years.
In 1979, Following a New Years Eve concert that began the night before featuring the Blues Brothers and the Grateful Dead, Bill Graham closes San Franciscoʹs Winterland Theater. The Dead had performed there a record 48 times.
In 1971, "Punishment Park" was released by Project X Distribution / Chartwell / Francoise; Peter Watkins (director/screenplay); Carmen Argenziano, Harold Beaulieu, Jim Bohan, Stan Armsted, Paul Alelyanes, Mark Keats, Gladys Golden, Sanford Golden, George Gregory, Katherine Quittner, Mary Ellen Kleinhall; Documentary, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Something Big" was released by National General Pictures; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); James Lee Barrett (screenplay); Dean Martin, Brian Keith, Carol White, Honor Blackman, Ben Johnson, Albert Salmi, Don Knight, Joyce Van Patten, Judi Meredith, Denver Pyle, Merlin Olsen, Robert Donner, Harry Carey Jr., Paul Fix, Bob Steele, Ed Faulkner, David Huddleston, Jose Angel Espinoza, Chuck Hicks, Enrique Lucero, Joe Gray, Armand Alzamora, Juan Garcia, Robert Gravage; Western, Comedy; Live Action
In 1972, "J. W. Coop" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, "Take Down" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / American Film Consortium; Kieth Merrill (director/screenplay); Eric Hendershot (screenplay); Edward Herrmann, Lorenzo Lamas, Maureen McCormick, Kathleen Lloyd, Maxx Payne, Stephen Furst, Kevin Hooks, Toney Smith, Salvador Feliciano, Boyd Silversmith, Nicholas Beauvy, Scott Burgi, Lynn Baird, Ron Bartholomew, Vincent Roberts, David M. Thorne, Ray Perry; Comedy, Drama, Sports; Live Action
In 1972, “Devil You” by The Stampeders peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lay Lady Lay” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Long Time To Be Alone” by New Colony Six peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Pretty As You Feel” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Satisfaction” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Merry Christmas Darling” by The Carpenters peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Morning” by Val Doonican peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Something Tells Me” by Cilla Black peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap / R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)” by AC/DC peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Doctor Kiss-Kiss / Thunderfire” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hello Old Friend / All Our Past Times” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “If You Leave Me Now / Together Again” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Imagine” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Peace Train / Tuesday's Dead” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “What A Way To End It All / Nearly Moonlit Night Motel” by Deaf School peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Winter In America (Leave Love Enough Alone) / Skid Row” by Doug Ashdown peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Chief Of The Apache” by Old Shatterhand peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Eenzame kerst” by André Hazes peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hoog daar aan de hemel” by Corry And De Rekels peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ik ben gelukkig zonder jou” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Things We Do For Love” by 10cc peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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