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In 1970, The Beatles released “Beatles Again” aka “Hey Jude” album in the U.S.A. It was made up of singles previously unavailable on their past albums.
In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Winner”, Bobby becomes a frantic competitor when he discovers he is the only Brady without a trophy; when Cindy comes home the winner of a jacks competition, Bobby desperately enters yo-yo, ice cream eating and magazine subscription contests to prove he too is a winner.
In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mary Tyler Moore”. Other Articles: Sanford and Son, Susan Hayward
In 1973, Actor EDWARD G. ROBINSON, one of Hollywoodʹs best known “tough guy” stars, dies of cancer in Hollywood.
In 1974, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: TODD RUNDGREN (“HELLO ITʹS ME”), BILLY PRESTON, STEVE MILLER BAND (“THE JOKER”, “FLY LIKE AN EAGLE”), JAMES COTTON
In 1975, AT THE MOVIES “THE TOWERING INFERNO”, Dustin Hoffman as “LENNY”, “STEPFORD WIVES”, “SHAMPOO”
In 1975, First televised kidney transplant (Today Show).
In 1975, Harry Chapinʹs revue, “The Night That Made America Famous” opens on Broadway.
In 1975, “Something/Anything?” album by Todd Rundgren was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, Bluesman Bukka White, also known as Booker T. Washington, died of cancer in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 70. His guitar playing influenced B.B. King and many others.
In 1977, Fleetwood Macʹs album “Rumors” hits Billboard album charts on its way to spending 31 weeks at number one. It becomes the second largest selling album ever and wins the Grammy “Album of the Year” award.
In 1977, In the only episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” ever to use dream sequences, Ted, Lou and Murray all wonder what married life would be like with Ms. Richards. Ed Asner tells TV Guide he favors having Lou and Mary wed in the series finale.
In 1977, R.C., “Hard Luck Woman” by Kiss peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “New Kid In Town” by Eagles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: STEVE MARTIN; Musical Guest: KINKS (“SLEEPWALKER”, “YOU REALLY GOT ME”)
In 1977, “Hotel California” by The Eagles was released, and their hit “New Kid in Town” landed in the top spot on the pop music charts for one week.
In 1979, A total solar eclipse cast a moving shadow 175 miles wide from Oregon to North Dakota before moving north into Canada.
In 1979, Kate Mulgrew stars as the sleuthing reporter Kate Columbo, supposedly the unseen “Mrs. Columbo” from the Peter Falk series, in NBCʹs “Kate Loves a Mystery.”
In 1979, On General Hospital, Audrey (Rachel Ames) revealed to Jeff (Richard Dean Anderson) that the dying (but later recovered) Steve Hardy was his real father. Scott (Kin Shriner) and Bryan paid a visit to Scott's fiancee. Steve Hardy then began to recover from his severe illness and Jeff started adjusting to the knowledge that Steve was his real father. Later, Scott and Bryan confronted Scott's ex-girlfriend.
In 1979, On One Life to Live, Llanview was upset by the arrival of Mario, a brother who eerily resembled his murdered racketeer brother Marco. Meanwhile, Jenny's husband had to face his serious gambling problem, Mario investigated the unsolved murder of his brother Marco, Carla (Ellen) and Jack (Arthur Burghardt) celebrated her birthday, and Tina and Greg kissed each other in a closed diner.
In 1979, Pre-movie stardom, Steve Guttenberg plays a Walter Mitty-esque 19-year-old in CBSʹs “Billy.”
In 1979, The situation comedy, “Flatbush”, debuted this night on CBS-TV. It featured the exploits of five, recent high school graduates living in a middle-class, Italian neighborhood in Brooklynʹs Flatbush area. The ethnic stereotypes offended Brooklynʹs Borough President. He demanded that the series be removed from the air before it gave Brooklyn a bad name. (As you recall, Brooklyn, in 1979, was known as the garden spot of the U.S.) CBS beat the prez to it, however, and canceled the show after three episodes — before “Flatbush” gave the network a bad name. Flatbush flatlined in the ratings.
In 1979, "The Passage" was released by Hemdale Film Distribution / Monday Films; J. Lee Thompson (director); Bruce Nicolaysen (screenplay); Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Malcolm McDowell, Patricia Neal, Kay Lenz, Christopher Lee, Michael Lonsdale, Marcel Bozzuffi, Paul Clemens, Peter Arne, Neville Jason, Robert Brown, Jim Broadbent, Robert Rhys; Action, War; Live Action
In 1972, “Da Doo Ron Ron” by Ian Matthews peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dance Little Lady Dance” by Danny White peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Don't Say You Don't Remember” by Beverly Bremers peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Footstompin' Music” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Gimme Some More” by J.B.'s peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hard Luck Woman” by KISS peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Here Is Where Your Love Belongs” by The Sons Of Champlin peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hurting Each Other” by The Carpenters peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Joy” by Apollo 100 peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “New Kid In Town” by The Eagles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Precious And Few” by Climax peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Reaching For The World” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Ritzy Mambo” by The Salsoul Orchestra peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sorry” by Grace Jones peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Step Out” by The Mamas And The Papas peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Theme From 'King Kong'” by Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Together Again” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We're Together” by Hillside Singers peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Weekend In New England” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Black Dog” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Country Wine” by The Raiders peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Cry” by Lynn Anderson peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fancy Dancer” by The Commodores peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Feelin' Alright” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Fightin' On The Side Of Love” by The T.H.P. Orchestra peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Fire And Water” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Footstompin' Music” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Hurting Each Other” by The Carpenters peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Jeepster” by T. Rex peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Joy” by Apollo 100 peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Keep Playin' That Rock And Roll” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Let's Stay Together” by Al Green peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Is” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Love Me, Love Me Love” by Frank Mills peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Maybe Tomorrow” by Hagood Hardy peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Move 'Em Out” by Delaney And Bonnie peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My Love Sings” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Never Comin' Home” by Brave Belt peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Runaway/Happy Together” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Save It For A Rainy Day” by Stephen Bishop peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Stay With Me” by Faces peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Nickel Song” by Melanie peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Together Let's Find Love” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Darlin' Darlin' Baby (Sweet, Tender Love)” by The O'Jays peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day After Day” by Badfinger peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Jack In The Box” by The Moments peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Johnny B. Goode” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Mighty Power Of Love / My Ship” by Tavares peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “More Than A Feeling” by Boston peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sing Me” by Brothers peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Soul Cha Cha” by Van McCoy peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Storm In A Teacup” by The Fortunes peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Will Return” by Springwater peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lost Without Your Love / Change Of Heart” by Bread peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “So Sad The Song / So Sad The Song (Instrumental)” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Stand Tall / Burch Magic” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sunday / How Do You Feel? Alright!” by Hush peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Ranger's Waltz” by Mom And Dads peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Promised Me The Love / There'll Never Be A Way” by Debbie Byrne peaked at number 63 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dazz” by Brick peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hot Line” by The Sylvers peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Jeans On” by David Dundas peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1972, “American Pie” by Don McLean peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Day After Day” by Badfinger peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Cry For Me Argentina” by Julie Covington peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Give Up On Us” by David Soul peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Just Can't Help Believing” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Saw You” by Seemon And Marijke peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Isn't She Lovely” by Tony Steward peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Limburgs klaaglied” by Martine Bijl peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lost In France” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “New Kid In Town” by The Eagles peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Soul Cha Cha” by Van McCoy peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “This Is Tomorrow” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Wat heb je gedaan, Daan?” by Adèle Bloemendaal peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Couldn't Get It Right” by Climax Blues Band peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Nobody's Child” by Penny McLean peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Shenandoah” by Jan Lindblad peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Und es war Sommer” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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