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In 1970, NOTE NATURE: The Jefferson Airplane was fined one-thousand dollars for singing the “ultimate” profanity onstage in Oklahoma City. The city was enforcing an ordinance enacted a year earlier after the Doorsʹ Jim Morrison allegedly exposed himself during a concert in Miami. (fact checked: 1970 is the correct year, they did not play a concert there on this date in 1971.)
In 1971, R.C., “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, R.C., “My Sweet Lord” by Billy Preston peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Joni Mitchell has her biggest album with “Court and Spark” (number two), which turns gold on this date. The highest charting singles are “Help Me” (number seven) and “Free Man in Paris” (#22).
In 1975, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD” (Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Eve Arden)
In 1975, NBC announced it was canceling daytime soap opera How to Survive a Marriage in order to expand Days of our Lives to an hour effective April 21.
In 1976, On Another World, having terrible abdominal pains, Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) called Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) and begged to speak with Mac. Iris refused at first and then Rachel collapsed followed by one of Iris's famous lines: "Rachel? Oh, really, Rachel... that girl has no manners."
In 1976, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host DAVID BRENNER welcomes LESLEY GORE, ANNE MURRAY, B.B. KING, MICHAEL MURPHEY (“WILDFIRE”), FLEETWOOD MAC (“OVER MY HEAD”, “RHIANNON”), a salute to DION
In 1976, “Frampton Comes Alive!” album by Peter Frampton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “CANDLESHOE” (David Niven, Helen Hayes, Jodie Foster)
In 1979, AT THE MOVIES “SUPERMAN” (Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder), “THE WARRIORS”, “ICE CASTLES” (Robby Benson, Lynn Holly Johnson)
In 1979, Melody Thomas debuted on The Young and the Restless as Nikki Reed. Erica Hope had originated the role in 1978.
In 1979, NBC attempts to revive the old-time movie serials with “Cliffhangers.” Three stories — each one joined already in progress — make up the hour. The evil Anthony Korf tries to “Stop Susan Williams” (Susan Anton), an 1800s marshall named Jim Donner (Geoffrey Scott) discovers aliens in the underground “Secret Empire” of Chimera, and Count Dracula (Michael Nouri), who is “undead and well and living in California,” teaches night school classes in European history in “The Curse of Dracula.”
In 1979, “The Gambler” album by Kenny Rogers was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1974, "Man on a Swing" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, “(Do The) Push And Pull” by Rufus Thomas peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Bed Of Roses” by Statler Brothers peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Beginning To Feel The Pain” by Mac Davis peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Bell Bottom Blues” by Derek And The Dominoes peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Burning Bridges” by The Mike Curb Congregation peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hang On To Your Life” by The Guess Who peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mama's Pearl” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “My Sweet Lord” by Billy Preston peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Man's Leftovers (Is Another Man's Feast)” by 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sweet Mary” by Wadsworth Mansion peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Wild World” by Gentrys peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Fresh As A Daisy” by Emitt Rhodes peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Kagie” by Buxton Kastle peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Keep The Customer Satisfied” by Gary Puckett And The Union Gap peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Like An Eagle” by Miguel Rios peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mozart” by Manuel De Falla Ork peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mr. Bojangles” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oh, Lonesome Me” by Neil Young peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Bad Apple” by The Osmonds peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Precious, Precious” by Jackie Moore peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Watching Scotty Grow” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “When I'm Dead And Gone” by McGuinness Flint peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Whole Lotta Love” by C.C.S. peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Whole Lotta Love” by King Curtis peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Candida” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Chestnut Mare” by The Byrds peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Think I Love You” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Impossible” by Perry Como peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rupert” by Jackie Lee peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Black Night” by Deep Purple peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gypsy Woman” by Brian Hyland peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Silver Moon” by Michael Nesmith And The First National Band peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Hup daar is Willem!” by Ed en Willem Bever peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jij bent m'n boterbloem” by De Twee Pinten peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Little Queenie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lucky Man” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mag ik effe ademhalen” by Paul Rollman peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mother” by John Lennon peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Silver Moon” by Michael Nesmith And The First National Band peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Vader Abraham had 7 Zonen” by Vader Abraham met z'n zeven zonen peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mother” by John Lennon peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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