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In 1970, The Beatles received a U.S. gold certification for their single “Let It Be” and a U.S. gold certification for “Live Peace In Toronto 1969” for one of the soloists.

In 1970, “Plastic Ono Band — Live Peace In Toronto” album by Plastic Ono Band was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1971, Erika Slezak joined the ABC soap opera "One Life to Live" and became one of the longest serving serial actors in American media. In her 42 years in the role, Slezak won six Daytime Emmy Awards, which is an Emmy record for a female performer. The role had been originated by Gillian Spencer in 1968, then assumed by Joanne Dorian starting in 1970.

In 1972, Melissa Auf der Maur of Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins is born in Montreal, Quebec.

In 1973, Charles Durning guest stars on an “All in the Family” in which Gloria drops the charges against her attempted rapist, when she learns that her assailantʹs defense attorneys will say she “asked for it.”

In 1973, Eric Weissberg was at #1 on the country album chart with Dueling Banjos. The song "Dueling Banjos" was composed in 1955 by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith as a banjo instrumental called "Feudin' Banjos", which contained riffs from "Yankee Doodle". The version by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell went to #2 for four weeks on the Hot 100 in 1973. The song was made famous by the 1972 film Deliverance, which also led to a successful lawsuit by the song's composer, as it was used in the film without his permission.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson of Sanford and Son”. Other Articles: Mission: Impossible, Genesis: II

In 1973, Pink Floydʹs “Dark Side of the Moon” album first enter the Billboard Top-200 album chart, beginning its record stay on the chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Iʹm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)” by Moody Blues peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “The Cover Of The Rolling Stone” by Doctor Hook and The Medicine Show peaked at number six on the pop singles chart. Shortly afterwards, they did appear on a cover of that magazine.

In 1973, The number one selling album: is “DUELING BANJOS” from ERIC WEISSBERG and STEVE MANDEL

In 1973, “Little Willy” by Sweet entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1973, “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1973, “The Yes Album” album by Yes was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1973, “Yessongs” album by Yes was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE II” features “LET IT RIDE” and “TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS”

In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “MARIA MULDAUR” includes “MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS”

In 1974, The Celtics downed the Capital Bullets 129-103 at Boston Garden, collecting an NBA record 61 defensive rebounds during the contest.

In 1974, The oil-producing Arab countries agreed to lift a five-month embargo on petroleum sales to the United States. The embargo, during which gasoline prices soared 300 percent, was in retaliation for U.S. support of Israel during the October 1973 Middle East War.

In 1975, COVER OF PEOPLE ALAN ALDA

In 1976, Boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter and John Artis, who were convicted in 1966 of a murder in a bar, had their conviction overturned following attention to the case, in part due to a Bob Dylan song “Hurricane.”

In 1978, Dennis Dugan is chosen by noted alien James Garner to save young damsels in distress from themselves or their boyfriends, with the help of his good looks and a magic polyester suit as “Richie Brockelman, Private Eye,” an actual spin-off from “The Rockford Files.”

In 1978, On Saint Patrickʹs Day, the Reds wear green uniforms, becoming the first team to start a tradition many other clubs will copy. After taking batting practice in their usual garb, Cincinnati, not promoting their green surprise, stun the Yankees and the spring training crowd taking the field sporting their iconic Irish look.

In 1978, “American Hot Wax”, the biopic about disc jockey Alan Freed, premiered nationwide in the U.S. Tim McIntire and Laraine Newman (of “Saturday Night Live”) starred in Hollywoodʹs salute to rock radio and music.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mike Farrell and Alan Alda of M*A*S*H”. Other Articles: Supertrain, American Sportsman

In 1979, R.C., “Every Time I Think Of You” by The Babys peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer with Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Just One Look” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Saturday Night Live” host Margot Kidder is visited by Dan Aykroyd as the creepy “Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute.”

In 1971, "The Barefoot Executive" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Butler (director); Joseph L. McEveety (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, Wally Cox, Heather North, Alan Hewitt, Hayden Rorke, John Ritter, Jack Bender, Tom Anfinsen, George N. Neise, Ed Reimers, Morgan Farley, Glenn Dixon, Robert Shayne, Tris Coffin, James B. Douglas, Ed Prentiss, Fabian Dean, Iris Adrian, Smilin' Jack Smith, Eve Brent, Sandra Gould, James Flavin, Peter Renaday, Judson Scott, Vince Howard, Hal Baylor, Bill Daily, Dave Willock, Anthony Teague, Edward Faulkner; Comedy; Live Action

In 1972, "Pink Flamingos" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1973, "Godzilla vs. Megalon" was released in movie theaters in Japan

In 1978, "American Hot Wax" was released by Paramount Pictures; Floyd Mutrux (director); John Kaye (screenplay); Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Moosie Drier, Jeff Altman, Richard Perry, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Frankie Ford, Arnold McCuller, Brenda Russell, Jo Ann Harris, Kenny Vance, Joe Esposito, Bruce Sudano, Ed Hokenson, John Lehne, Charles Greene, Carl Earl Weaver, Al Chalk, Sam Harkness, Stephanie Spruill, Joyce King, Yolanda Howard, Charles Irwin, Jeanne Sheffield; Biography; Live Action

In 1978, "Casey's Shadow" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Martin Ritt (director); Carol Sobieski (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Murray Hamilton, Robert Webber, Andrew Rubin, Harry Caesar, Joel Fluellen, Whit Bissell, Stephan Gerard Burns, Susan Myers, Michael Hershewe, James M. Halty, William Pitt, Dean Turpitt, Sanders Delhomme; Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "An Enemy of the People" was released by Warner Bros. / First Artists; George Schaefer (director); Alexander Jacobs (screenplay); Steve McQueen, Charles Durning, Bibi Andersson, Eric Christmas, Michael Cristofer, Richard Dysart, Michael Higgins, Richard Bradford, Ham Larsen, John Levin, Robin Pearson Rose; Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "The Story of Heidi" was released by Zuiyo; Randi Kiger, Vic Perrin; Drama; Animation

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Big City Miss Ruth Ann” by Gallery peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Contact” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Daddy's Home” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dancin'” by Grey And Hanks peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Every Time I Think Of You” by The Babys peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Give Me Your Love” by Barbara Mason peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Good Morning, Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer With Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hello Hooray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore” by Nancy Brooks peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “It Hurts So Bad” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Just One Look” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Keep On Singing” by Austin Roberts peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Magic Woman Touch” by The Hollies peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Make It Last” by Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Now That We've Found Love” by Third World peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Pardon Me Sir” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches And Herb peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Stop, Wait And Listen” by Circus peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Message” by Cymande peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg And Steve Mandell peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪ “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “All The Time In The World” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Aubrey” by Bread peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Call Out My Name” by Zwol peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Clear Night” by Riverson peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Could It Be I'm Falling In Love” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dancin' Shoes” by Nigel Olsson peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Danny's Song” by Anne Murray peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Don't Cross The River” by America peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Good Morning, Heartache” by Diana Ross peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet” by Gonzalez peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heaven Knows” by Donna Summer With Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hummingbird” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Just Want To Make Music” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Will Play A Rhapsody” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No Tell Lover” by Chicago peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Oh What A Day” by Andy Kim peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Palace Guard” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sandman” by The Lettermen peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Songman” by Cashman And West peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Stepped Into My Life” by Melba Moore peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Blow Away” by George Harrison peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Everybody's Happy Nowadays” by Buzzcocks peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Feel The Need In Me” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Gimmix Play Loud” by John Cooper Clark peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Gonna Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse” by Jimmy Helms peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Hello Hooray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Honey I'm Lost” by The Dooleys peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Keep Reaching Out For Love” by Liner peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rikki Don't Lose That Number” by Steely Dan peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Saturday Night Beneath The Plastic Palm Trees” by Leyton Buzzards peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Step Into A Dream” by White Plains peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “Egyptian Reggae / Roller Coaster By The Sea” by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Made in Japan / Black Texas Dirt” by Buck Owens And His Buckaroos peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Albatross / Jigsaw Puzzle Blues” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Big Shot / Root Beer Rag” by Billy Joel peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Me Tender / Ooh Baby Baby” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Make Love To Me / Sentimental Kisses” by Kelly Marie peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No Tell Lover / Take A Chance” by Chicago peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “One For You, One For Me / There For Me” by La Bionda peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Raining In My Heart / Easy To Love” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Your Mama Don't Dance” by Bootleg Family peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Be Mine Tonight” by Th' Dudes peaked at number 36 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Blame It On The Boogie” by The Jacksons peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dance Across The Floor” by Jimmy 'Bo' Horne peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Let It Grow” by Clout peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No Tell Lover” by Chicago peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tragedy” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Botch-A-Me” by Daisy Dynamite peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Adolescent Sex” by Japan peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Down By The Lazy River” by The Osmonds peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Get Down” by Gene Chandler peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heart Of Glass” by Blondie peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Was Made For Dancin'” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “If You Don't Know Me By Now” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Return To Paradise” by Elton John peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Runner” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Tragedy” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Why Can't We Live Together” by Timmy Thomas peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Blue Bayou” by Paola peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Darlin'” by Frankie Miller peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Ein Abend auf der Heidi” by Klaus und Ferdl peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Ich hab' die Liebe geseh'n” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Kiss Me” by C. Jérôme peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Le Freak” by Chic peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let's Dance” by Chris Montez peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let's Dance” by The Cats peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Life” by Billy Joel peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “New Orleans” by Harley Quinne peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Solid Gold Easy Action” by T. Rex peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Devil Sent You To Lorado” by Baccara peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Trojan Horse” by Luv' peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Daniel” by Elton John peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Titten Tei André Von Drei” by Birgit Strøm / Kjell Karlsens Orkester peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Baby It's You” by Promises peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Chiquitita” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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