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The 70's Datebook for February 4

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In 1970, John Lennon and Yoko Ono gave a Michael X a bag of their cut hair in return for a pair of genuine Muhammad Ali boxing shorts.

In 1971, Diana Ross mad a guest appearance on the Danny Thomas TV show, “Make Room For Granddaddy.”

In 1971, The Osmonds, vocal group of five brothers fronted by 13-year-old Donny, receives its first gold record certified by the RIAA for $1 million worth of sales of “One Bad Apple.” The song, which many believe is a clear imitation of the Jackson Five, is the Osmondsʹ debut for Mike Curbʹs MGM Records.

In 1971, “Chicago III” album by Chicago was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Power of the Press”, Peter finds the column he is writing for the school newspaper a profitable venture, Peter is popular with his classmates when they find their names in his column. With a “D” in science, he decides to improve his grade by flattering his rather dull teacher.

In 1972, Mariner Nine, orbiting Mars, transmitted images of the red planet.

In 1972, On The Doctors, as she drifted off to sleep Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce) had another vision of Frank, who told her that she could not get rid of him because he was the only person who would tell her the truth. He asks if she was really going to burden her nice husband with a crazy wife for the rest of his life.

In 1973, Charlie Rich was at #1 on the US country album chart with Behind Closed Doors. The album received three Country Music Association awards: Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year, for the title song which gave the singer his first #1 hit.

In 1973, The New York Islanders and the Buffalo Sabres played an entire game with no penalties called.

In 1974, Chimpanzee Nim Chimsky signed his first word at 2½ months.

In 1974, Dolly Parton released her thirteenth solo studio album Jolene. The title track became Parton's second solo #1 country single and was also a moderate pop hit. One of the album's songs, "I Will Always Love You", was reportedly written to express the remorse Parton felt over the professional breakup with Porter Wagoner.

In 1974, Patricia Hearst, the 19-year-old daughter of publisher Randolph Hearst, was abducted from her apartment in Berkeley, California. A group of self-styled “urban guerrillas” claimed responsibility. To this day, itʹs not really known if — months later — she was a willing participant in a bank robbery pulled off by her captors…but after Hearst was found, she was tried and convicted in the heist. The heiress spent 22 months in prison before her sentence was commuted by President Jimmy Carter. She was eventually granted a full pardon by President Bill Clinton. Today, sheʹs married to a former police officer and is an author.

In 1975, On Another World Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) fretted to Ada (Constance Ford) she didn't have enough friends to be bridesmaids. Ada worried where Jamie (Robert Doran) would be living while they waited for the house to be built, so Gil (Dolph Sweet) suggested buying and renovating an old mansion.

In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host GLEN CAMPBELL (“SOUTHERN NIGHTS”); QUEEN (“SOMEBODY TO LOVE”); SPINNERS, ABBA

In 1977, Warner Brothers released one of the biggest-selling albums of all time, “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac. It sold over 17 million copies. Talk about a Big Mac, eh? Recorded in Los Angeles when the two couples (John and Christine McVie and Linsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks) were breaking up. The album captures the emotions that come together when former lovers must continue to work closely. The album contained four Top Ten hits: “Go Your Own Way,” “Donʹt Stop,” “Dreams” and “You Make Loving Fun.” “Rumours” will be the number one pop album for 31 weeks.

In 1977, Wings release “Maybe Iʹm Amazed” live version.

In 1977, “American Bandstand” celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary with an ABC-TV special hosted by Dick Clark. An incredible “all-star band” made up by Chuck Berry, Seals and Crofts, Gregg Allman, Junior Walker, Johnny Rivers, the Pointer Sisters, Charlie Daniels, Doc Severenson, Les McCann, Donald Byrd, Chuck Mangione and three quarters of Booker T and the MGs. They join and jam together for a rendition of “Roll Over Beethoven.”

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “The Love Boat”. Other Articles: Carl Sagan, Class of '65. Carl Sagan was the subject of a TV Guide article that took billions and billions of letters to write.

In 1978, R.C., “Crazy On You” by Heart peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “I Love You” by Donna Summer peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Stayin' Alive” by Bee Gees peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Turn To Stone” by ELO peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “We Are The Champions” by Queen peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Go-Go Globetrotters”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on NBC.

In 1979, One of the three “Animal House” rip-offs to get a network shot, CBSʹs “Co-Ed Fever” gets its one — and only — shot tonight. David Keith stars. Heather Thomas plays Sandi the sexpot in the show so vile itʹs immediately canceled. NBCʹs “Brothers and Sisters” with Chris Lemmon gets pulled after two and a half months, and ABCʹs “official” spinoff, “Delta House,” starring Josh Mostel as “Blotto,” makes it all the way to the end of April. One of the stars of Delta House reappearrs the following fall…marrying one of the girls on Eight is Enough!

In 1971, "King Lear" was released by Columbia Pictures / Filmways / Royal Shakespeare Company; Peter Brook (director/screenplay); William Shakespeare (screenplay); Paul Scofield, Cyril Cusack, Susan Engel, Tom Fleming, Anne-Lise Gabold, Ian Hogg, Søren Elung Jensen, Robert Lloyd, Jack MacGowran, Patrick Magee, Barry Stanton, Alan Webb, Irene Worth; Drama; Live Action

In 1976, "Next Stop, Greenwich Village" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "Raw Deal" was released by Greater Union / Homestead Films; Russell Hagg (director); Patrick Edgeworth (screenplay); Gerard Kennedy, Gus Mercurio, Rod Mullinar, Christopher Pate, Hu Pryce, John Cousins, Michael Carman, Norman Yemm, Gary Day, Briony Behets; Western; Live Action

In 1978, "Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid" was released by Toei Company; Tomoharu Katsumata (director); Mieko Koyamauchi, Ikuko Oyabu (screenplay);; ; Anime

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “I Love You” by Donna Summer peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Reach For It” by George Duke peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Touch And Gone” by Gary Wright peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Turn To Stone” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “We Are The Champions” by Queen peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “25th Of Last December” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “As” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Baby Blue” by Chilliwack peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Here You Come Again” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Don't Want To Be Alone” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Your Backyard” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Beauty And The Beast” by David Bowie peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Blue Bayou” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Jamming / Punky Reggae Party” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Morning Of Our Lives” by Modern Lovers peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rich Kids” by Rich Kids peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Groove Line” by Heatwave peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Uptown Top Ranking” by Althea And Donna peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Who's Gonna Love You” by The Imperials peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Zodiacs” by Roberta Kelly peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Surfin' U.S.A. / Special Kind Of Girl” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Black Betty / I Should Have Known” by Ram Jam peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Desiree / Once In A While” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Heroes / V-2 Schneider” by David Bowie peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Song Of "O"” by Deborah Gray peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Nowhere Man / Dancer” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “One Of Those Nights / Rock And Roll Will Stand (It Will Stand)” by Johnny O'Keefe peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Stop! In The Name Of Love / Born In A Taxi” by Andy Upton peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Restless Years / Theme From The Restless Years” by Renée Geyer / Mike Perjanik Orchestra peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “2-4-6-8 Motorway” by Tom Robinson Band peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Blue Lady” by Hello Sailor peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “If It Don't Fit Don't Force It” by Kellee Patterson peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's All Over Now, Baby Blue” by Graham Bonnet peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's So Easy” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Name Of The Game” by ABBA peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Way I Feel Tonight” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “We Are The Champions” by Queen peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Is je moeder niet thuis” by Nico Haak peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Koochie-Koo” by Baccara peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lailola (No ablas mas)” by José e Los Reyes peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Tingelingeling” by André van Duin presenteert: Ome Joop en het Dik Voormekaar koor peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “2-4-6-8 Motorway” by Tom Robinson Band peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mull Of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rockin' All Over The World” by Status Quo peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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