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In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Liberation of Marcia Brady”, Marcia speaks out for womenʹs lib on TV and is challenged by her brothers to prove sheʹs as good as them; Kidded about her ability she joins a scout troop and the boys retaliate by having Peter join Marciaʹs Sunflower Girls.
In 1971, “The Worst Of The Jefferson Airplane” album by Jefferson Airplane was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, R.C., “Anticipation” by Carly Simon peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Feeling Alright” by Joe Cocker returned to the chart and peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “Letʹs Stay Together” by Al Green peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The record stayed at the top for one week, before giving way to Nilssonʹs “Without You”. Green returned to his gospel roots in 1980 and is now a minister in Memphis, Tennessee. Green recorded 14 hit songs with six of them making it to the Top Ten.
In 1973, The State of Ohio went metric on this day, becoming the first in the U.S. to post metric distance signs along Interstate 71. These new signs showed the distance in both miles and kilometers. The metric system, though standard in many nations around the world, never quite caught on in the United States, except on major-league baseball stadium fences — and on that highway in Ohio.
In 1973, “Donʹt Shoot Me Iʹm Only The Piano Player” album by Elton John was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, COVER OF ROLLING STONE DAVID BOWIE
In 1977, Nancy Walker stars as group mom to a chorus of Las Vegas showgirls including Caren Kaye and Lynda Goodfriend in ABCʹs “Blanskyʹs Beauties.” Also in the cast are Eddie Mekka, Scott Baio and Pat Morita. Too bad it didnʹt last.
In 1977, The number one selling album: Soundtrack from BARBRA STREISANDʹs “A STAR IS BORN” includes “EVERGREEN”
In 1977, The Police record their first single, “Fall Out.”
In 1977, “The Bob Newhart Show” After a close call in the office elevator shaft, deadpan Bob takes on the panicky manner of his phobic patient Mr. Herd (Oliver Clark). “Death Be My Destiny,” a deft blend of the dramatic and daffy, has a great running gag about the correct name of the Grim Reaper, from Uncle Death to Old Father Time. “I felt icy fingers up and down my spine,” says Bob of his experience. That wasnʹt death, wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette) reassures him. “Thatʹs old Black Magic.”
In 1977, “The New Adventures of Batman”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on CBS.
In 1978, James Arness returns to series television in the ABC western “How the West Was Won,” based loosely on the similarly titled 1963 John Ford movie epic starring John Wayne. A pilot was shown on January 19, 1976; the miniseries of it was shown over several days beginning on February 6, 1977.
In 1979, COVER OF PEOPLE PAM DAWBER and ROBIN WILLIAMS (of “MORK AND MINDY”)
In 1979, In the ratings of the previous night, the “Elvis Special” beat out the primetime movies “One Flew Over the Cuckooʹs Nest” and “Gone With the Wind.”
In 1971, "Raid on Rommel" was released by Universal Pictures; Henry Hathaway (director); Richard M. Bluel (screenplay); Richard Burton, John Colicos, Clinton Greyn, Wolfgang Preiss, Danielle De Metz, Karl-Otto Alberty, John Orchard, Brook Williams, Greg Mullavy, Ben Wright, Christopher Cary, Michael Sevareid, Chris Anders; Drama, War; Live Action
In 1975, "The Stepford Wives" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, “Baby Don't You Know” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Bedtime Story” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Feelin' Alright” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Fire And Water” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Get Out Of Bed” by Livingston Taylor peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hey Baby” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Wrote A Simple Song” by Billy Preston peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Let's Stay Together” by Al Green peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lonesome Mary” by Chilliwack peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love To The World” by L.T.D. peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Move 'Em Out” by Delaney And Bonnie peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Never Been To Spain” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Number Wonderful” by Rockflowers peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Stay With Me” by Faces peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sweet Baby” by Donnie Elbert peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “That's The Way I Feel About 'Cha” by Bobby Womack peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Tupelo Honey” by Van Morrison peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When Love Is New” by Arthur Prysock peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪ “Car Wash” by Rose Royce peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing” by Donny And Marie Osmond peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Clean Up Woman” by Betty Wright peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dreamboat Annie” by Heart peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love” by The Emotions peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Like To Do It” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “If Not You” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It Keeps You Runnin'” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Levon” by Elton John peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lost Without Your Love” by Bread peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Music From Across The Way” by James Last peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Son Of Shaft” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Spring Affair” by Donna Summer peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sunshine” by Jonathan Edwards peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When Love Is New” by Arthur Prysock peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Are Everything” by The Stylistics peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You've Got Me Runnin'” by Gene Cotton peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Body Heat” by James Brown peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Diamonds Are Forever” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Cry For Me Argentina” by Julie Covington peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Every Little Teardrop” by Gallagher And Lyle peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Every Man Must Have A Dream” by Liverpool Express peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout Love” by Silver Convention peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wanna Go Back” by The New Seekers peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Let's Stay Together” by Al Green peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Wake Up Susan” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Year Of The Cat” by Al Stewart peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “An Old-Fashioned Love Song” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Baby I'm-a Want You” by Bread peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'll Get Over You / High Time” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Nights Are Forever Without You / Showboat Gambler” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Theme From 'Shaft'” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “White On White El Dorado / Longest Night” by Brian Cadd peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dance The Body Music” by Osibisa peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hey Mr. Dream Maker” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Nadia's Theme (The Young And The Restless)” by Barry DeVorzon And Perry Botkin, Jr. peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rock Me” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” by Elton John peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Taking It All In Stride” by Mark Williams peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Are The Woman” by Firefall peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “In de vreemde (verlaten)” by De Migra's peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Jeans On” by David Dundas peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Lieve meid” by De Heikrekels peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Listen” by Albert West peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Olleke bolleke” by Vader Abraham met Zijn Goede Zonen peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We nemen er nog één” by Gebroeders Grimm peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Who's That Lady With My Man” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Your Smile” by Lia Velasco peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Zo slank zijn als je dochter” by Corrie van Gorp peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Only Wanna Be With You” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'll Meet You At Midnight” by Smokie peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sunny” by Boney M. peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sacramento” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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