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In 1970, Beatlesʹ last recording session occured at EMI studios.

In 1972, “The Concert For Bangladesh” album by George Harrison and Friends was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Kellyʹs Kids”, Ken Berry and Brooke Bundy guest star as the Bradysʹ new neighbors, Ken and Kathy Kelly, who decide to adopt a son and end up with three, Ken and Kathy Kelly select eight-year-old Matt from an orphanage. Matt likes his new home, but misses his two friends, Dwayne and Steve, so the Kellys decide to adopt them, too.

In 1974, NBC-TV presented hockey in prime time. The Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers were the teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) game.

In 1974, “Return To Peyton Place”, TV Daytime Soap; last aired on NBC.

In 1974, “Roll Out!”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1974, “Who, What, Or Where”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1975, R.C., “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” by Elton John peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Must Of Got Lost” by J. Geils Band peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Youʹre The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, The Dallas Cowboys became the first wild-card team ever to make it to the Super Bowl with a 37-7 rout of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC title game.

In 1976, “Cher”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1977, Black Lightning first appeared in Black Lightning #1. Black Lightning is an electricity-based superhero created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden, who was DC Comics’ first African-American superhero to headline his own series.

In 1979, On Days of our Lives, the hospital held a variety show to raise money with performers including Alice (Frances Reid) and Maggie (Suzanne Rogers).

In 1979, “Hot Child In The City” single by Nick Gilder was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1979, “Project UFO” on NBC was a flop, it last aired on NBC.

In 1974, "McQ" was released by Warner Bros. / Batjac Productions; John Sturges (director); Lawrence Roman (screenplay); John Wayne, Eddie Albert, Diana Muldaur, Colleen Dewhurst, Clu Gulager, David Huddleston, Jim Watkins, Al Lettieri, Julie Adams, Roger E. Mosley, William Bryant, Richard Kelton, Richard Eastham, Larry Buck, Kim Sanford

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Dancin' Fool” by The Guess Who peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Heartbreak Road” by Bill Withers peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lucy In The Sky (With Diamonds)” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Must Of Got Lost” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ruby Baby” by Billy 'Crash' Craddock peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Words (Are Impossible)” by Margie Joseph peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “My Boy” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “Hey Mister Christmas” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “The Christmas Song” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Wombling Merry Christmas” by The Wombles peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Song For Happy” by Beachcombers peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Australia's Santa Claus” by Michael John peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

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