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In 1971, NASDAQ, the worldʹs first electronic stock exchange, held its first trading day.
In 1972, Frank Zappaʹs concert at Londonʹs Royal Albert Hall was canceled because of “obscene lyrics” in the score of “200 Motels.”
In 1972, Two years after the Beatles broke up, the groupʹs official fan club went out of business.
In 1973, Carly Simon is awarded a gold record for her single “Youʹre So Vain,” the only number one song of her career. Many speculate as to the identity of the songʹs subject. Many assume itʹs Mick Jagger, whose voice can be clearly heard singing behind Simon in the chorus. However, it turns out that the subject is actor Warren Beatty.
In 1973, TVʹS FLIP WILSON SHOW Musical Guest: HELEN REDDY (“I AM WOMAN”)
In 1974, HOT NEW MOVIE The comedy/ western “BLAZING SADDLES” (Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little); “McQ” (John Wayne)
In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Two Petes in a Pod”, Peter literally runs into his double at school and takes him home to play a trick on his family which backfires; Arthur, Peteʹs look-alike, agrees to a blind date with the niece of Mikeʹs boss. However, the date is for the same night that Peter has an appointment with Michelle, a girl he has been trying to date all semester.
In 1974, The last three-man crew of the Skylab space station, consisting of Jerry Carr, Bill Pogue and Edward Gibson, returned to Earth after spending 84 days in space. (Skylab remained in orbit another five years before plunging to its destruction in 1979.)
In 1974, TV daytime soap opera “Secret Storm” ended a 20 year run on CBS-TV. Itʹd be replaced on February 18 by the game show “TATTLETALES” hosted by Bert Convy.
In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts IKE and TINA TURNER (“PROUD MARY”), ELO, JOSE FELICIANO, DAVID ESSEX
In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Appearing: GUESS WHO (“NO TIME”, “DANCIN' FOOL”), LABELLE, AWB (“PICK UP THE PIECES”)
In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart, Valerie Harper”. Other Articles: Another World, Linda Blair
In 1975, Queenʹs “Killer Queen” was released.
In 1975, R.C., “Ding Dong: Ding Dong” by George Harrison peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Fire” by Ohio Players peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Get Dancin'” by Disco Tex and The Sex-O-Lettes peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “January” by Pilot peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” by Jim Stafford peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, Martin Scorseseʹs film “Taxi Driver” (You talkin' to me?) starring Robert DeNiro, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster opened in a movie theater in the U.S.A. It was Martin Scorceseʹs dark tale of urban life.
In 1977, Genie Francis first appears as Laura Vining on "General Hospital." She joined the show in December 1976. Furthermore, Genie was the second actor to portray that Laura; the first actor, Stacey Baldwin, played that Laura from 1974 to 1976.
In 1977, “Night Shift” album by Foghat was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, Itʹs A Very Special “Welcome Back Kotter,” as Freddie “Boom Boom” Washington is hoped up on goofballs AKA “vitamins” given to him for his sports injuries, but itʹs not until Arnold Horschack is ready to commit suicide by jumping of a ledge that they all learn a very special lesson. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
In 1978, The deliberations of the U.S. Senate were broadcast on radio for the first time as members opened debate on the Panama Canal treaties.
In 1979, COVER OF ROLLING STONE NEIL YOUNG
In 1979, Kind of like “The Nanny” without the kids and the sexual banter, ABCʹs “Angie” stars Donna Pescow as a coffee-shop waitress who marries a rich Philadelphia doctor (Robert Hays). Cultural hilarity ensues for two seasons.
In 1979, On “Mork and Mindy,” Mindy and Mork fall prey to the Ellsworth Revitalization Konditioning (ERK) seminar led by cult leader David Letterman.
In 1979, Winona Ryder is in grade school, but that doesnʹt stop NBC from trying to make a series of “Little Women.” Based on the Louisa May Alcott book and the networkʹs own miniseries, the show stars Jessica Harper as Jo. Also in the cast: Dorothy McGuire, William Schallert and Eve Plumb (The Brady Bunch) as Lissa.
In 1975, “Ain't That Peculiar” by Diamond Reo peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ding Dong, Ding Dong” by George Harrison peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Doctor's Orders” by Carol Douglas peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fire” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Future Shock” by Hello People peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Get Dancin'” by Disco Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Belong To You” by Love Unlimited peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “We May Never Love Like This Again” by Maureen McGovern peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Get Dancin'” by Disco Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Midnight Sky” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ms. Grace” by The Tymes peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Ready” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rock And Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life)” by Mac Davis peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Some Kind Of Wonderful” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Struttin'” by Billy Preston peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “You're Right As Rain” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Purely By Coincidence” by Sweet Sensation (U.K.) peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sixty Minute Man” by The Trammps peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Something For The Girl With Everything” by Sparks peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sugar Candy Kisses” by Mac And Katie Kissoon peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “We Love Each Other” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Vader's fanfare” by Johnny And Rijk peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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