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In 1971, Lynn Anderson received a Gold record certified by the RIAA for the single, “Rose Garden”. The Grand Forks, North Dakota country singer was raised in Sacramento, California. In addition to being a singer, she was California Horse Show Queen in 1966 — as an accomplished equestrian.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bill Cosby”. Other Articles: Hawaii Five-O, Liz Taylor

In 1973, President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law.

In 1973, R.C., “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Wings peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart. It was mistaken for a drug song, as in, get high, high, high.

In 1973, R.C., “Love Jones” by Brighter Side Of Darkness peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart; Cheech and Chong parodied it into “Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces”.

In 1973, R.C., “Lucky Man” by Emerson, Lake and Palmer reentered the chart and peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “You Turn Me On, Iʹm A Radio” by Joni Mitchell peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1973, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Doctor Hook entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1976, CBS unveils its gritty new drama “City Of Angels,” but instead of an all-black cast at a modern-day hospital in Los Angeles, this one features private dick Jake Axminster casing the city for an honest buck in the gin joints and dives of '30s La-La-Land. Who is the brash sex symbol starring in this “Chinatown” ripoff? Wayne Rogers, whoʹs left “M*A*S*H” for this. Elaine Joyce lends Axminster a hand as his secretary Marsha.

In 1976, On One Life to Live, Viki learned she was pregnant (with Kevin), but kept the news from hubby Joe, worried that the baby would have the same heart defect that afficted his daughter, Megan.

In 1978, JAN and DEANʹS STORY ON FILM “DEAD MANʹS CURVE”, based on the lives of the Surf Rock duo JAN and DEAN, airs on ABC-TV (in starring roles, Actors BRUCE DAVISON and RICHARD HATCH)

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of CHiPS: Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada”. Other Articles: Sylvester Stallone

In 1979, R.C., “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart. Was it rock and roll, new wave, or disco? Weʹll probably never know.

In 1979, R.C., “New York Groove” by Ace Frehley peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Shattered” by The Rolling Stones peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Who Do You Love” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, The number one selling album: was “BRIEFCASE FULL OF BLUES” from the BLUES BROTHERS featuring the hit cover “SOUL MAN”

In 1979, “The New Fred and Barney Show”, TV Cartoon Show, premiered on NBC.

In 1979, “You Canʹt Do That on Television” began airing on CTV in Canada

In 1971, "Carry On Henry" was released by The Rank Organisation; Gerald Thomas (director); Talbot Rothwell (screenplay); Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims, Terry Scott, Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Connor, Julian Holloway, Peter Gilmore, Peter Butterworth, Julian Orchard, Gertan Klauber, Margaret Nolan, William Mervyn, Norman Chappell, Derek Francis, Bill Maynard, Leon Greene, David Prowse, Marjie Lawrence, Patsy Rowlands, Alan Curtis, John Bluthal, David Davenport, Douglas Ridley, Monica Dietrich, Billy Cornelius; Comedy; Live Action

In 1971, "Doctors' Wives" was released by Columbia Pictures / Frankovich Productions; George Schaefer (director); Daniel Taradash (screenplay); Dyan Cannon, Richard Crenna, Gene Hackman, Carroll O'Connor, Rachel Roberts, Janice Rule, Diana Sands, Cara Williams, Richard Anderson, Ralph Bellamy, George Gaynes, John Colicos, Marian McCargo, Scott Brady, Kristina Holland, Anthony Costello, Mark Jenkins, Vincent Van Lynn, Ernie Barnes, Paul Marin, William Bramley, Jon Lormer; Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Jubilee" was released by ; Derek Jarman (director/screenplay); Christopher Hobbs (screenplay); Jenny Runacre, Jordan, Little Nell, Toyah Willcox, Adam Ant, Wayne County, Hermine Demoriane, Ian Charleson, Karl Johnson, Linda Spurrier, Orlando, Richard O'Brien, Helen Wellington-Lloyd, Claire Davenport, Barney James, Lindsay Kemp, Gene October, David Haughton, Siouxsie Sioux, Steven Severin; Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Cult; Live Action

In 1978, "The One and Only" was released by Paramount Pictures / First Artists; Carl Reiner (director); Steve Gordon (screenplay); Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks, William Daniels, Polly Holliday, Hervé Villechaize, Ed Begley Jr., Warren Stevens, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Ralph Manza, Chavo Guerrero Sr., Dennis James, Rowdy Roddy Piper; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “A Little Lovin' (Keeps The Doctor Away)” by The Raes peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “But I Do” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Chip Away At The Stone” by Aerosmith peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Come Softly To Me” by The New Seekers peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Crocodile Rock” by Elton John peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dancin' Shoes” by Faith Band peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Hold Back” by Chanson peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Fever” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Home And Dry” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Never Said Goodbye” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Don't Live Here Anymore” by Rose Royce peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Love Jones” by Brighter Side Of Darkness peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “New York Groove” by Ace Frehley peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Not Fade Away” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One Last Kiss” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shattered” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Silly Wasn't I” by Valerie Simpson peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Songman” by Cashman And West peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sweet Lorraine” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “What My Baby Needs Now Is A Little More Lovin'” by Lyn Collins With James Brown peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Who Do Ya Love” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Thrill Me” by Exile peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Easy Driver” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Good Lovin'” by Grateful Dead peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hold The Line” by Toto peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Can't Move No Mountain” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Wanna Be With You” by Raspberries peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Jesus Was A Capricorn” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Last Song” by Edward Bear peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lost In Your Love” by John Paul Young peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Me And Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Need You Bad” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Separate Ways” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Silver Lining” by Player peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We've Got Tonight” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Thrill Me” by Exile peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Big City” by Dandy Livingstone peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Car 67” by Driver 67 peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Cool Meditation” by Third World peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Everybody Is A Star” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just Thirteen” by Lurkers peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Me And Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mirrors” by Sally Oldfield peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Radioactive” by Gene Simmons peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Sir Dancealot” by Olympic Runners peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Joker” by JB's All Night Band peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Love In Your Eyes” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Shepherd's Song” by Tony Osborne Sound peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “When I'm Away From You” by Frankie Miller peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Woman In Love” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You're So Vain” by Carly Simon peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? / Dirty Weekend” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Want To Live Without It / Raging Fire” by Pablo Cruise peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Double Vision / Lonely Children” by Foreigner peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “High Class Woman / Keep Me Up Girl” by John St. Peeters peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I've Got To Have You” by Carly Simon peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just What I Needed / I'm In Touch With Your World” by The Cars peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Nights In White Satin” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Respectable / When The Whip Comes Down” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shame / Dancin' Dancin' Dancin'” by Evelyn 'Champagne' King peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Too Much Heaven / Rest Your Love On Me” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Who Pays The Ferryman? / Fanfare For Charon” by Yannis Markopoulos peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Why Do I Break It Up / See” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “A Little More Love” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “How Much I Feel” by Ambrosia peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Just Wanna Stop” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Don't Live Here Anymore” by Rose Royce peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Part Time Love” by Elton John peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Accident Prone” by Status Quo peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Block Buster” by The Sweet peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)” by Styx peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hold The Line” by Toto peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round)” by Alicia Bridges peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Jesus Is Just Alright” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Song For Everybody” by Mac And Katie Kissoon peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Relay” by The Who peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Andrea” by Fabrizio de André peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1973, “C'est ma prière” by Mike Brant peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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