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In 1972, COVER OF LIFE The greatest one-on-one match in sports: KAREEM vs. WILT
In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM STEVIE WONDERʹs “MUSIC OF MY MIND” includes “SUPERWOMAN”
In 1972, The “Country Bear Jamboree” attraction opens in Bear Country at Disneyland.
In 1972, Twelve years after it was first a number two hit for Paul Anka, “Puppy Love” by Donny Osmond climbs to number three and goes gold. The tune also inspires lots of wisecracks about Osmond, and you thought Michael Jackson singing a song about a rat, “Ben”, was demented enough!
In 1972, “A Horse With No Name” single by America was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, “Down By The Lazy River” single by The Osmonds was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, Kansas City-Omahaʹs Nate “Tiny” Archibald becomes the first player in NBA history to lead the NBA in both scoring (34.0 ppg.) and assists (11.4 apg.) in the same season.
In 1973, Lou Reed is bitten on his bottom by a fan at a concert in Buffalo, New York. The “display of affection” occurs while Reed is about to perform “Waitin' for the Man.” Screaming “leather!”, the fan gets past security as he assualts Reed. The fan is ejected and Reed comments after the show that the U.S. “seems to breed real animals.”
In 1973, R.C., “Love Train” by OʹJays peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, SF 49er president Lou Spadia proposed that the NFL expand to 30 teams.
In 1973, “The Dark Side Of The Moon” by Pink Floyd debuts on the Billboard album chart; it stayed on the Billboard album chart for over 700 weeks!
In 1975, Muhammad Ali defeated Chuck Wepner with a technical knockout in the 15th round of a fight in Richfield, Ohio. (Wepner, a journeyman known as the “Bayonne Bleeder,” inspired Sylvester Stallone to make his “Rocky” films.)
In 1975, The beaver became the official symbol of Canada.
In 1977, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN BOSTON This concert at the MUSIC HALL is notable by its inclusion of the JACKIE WILSON classic “HIGHER AND HIGHER”
In 1978, The British courts granted British record companies the rights to seize bootleg and pirate recordings.
In 1978, Wings released the hit “With a Little Luck”.
In 1979, Based on the cute one-joke hit movie, CBSʹs“ The Bad News Bears” becomes a one-joke series that will manage to last an entire season. Jack Warden takes over the Walter Matthau part and Tricia Cast is cast in the now-reduced Tatum OʹNeal role. Bumbling ballplayers include Corey Feldman and Meeno Peluce.
In 1979, Columbia flown on carrier aircraft lands at Kennedy Space Center.
In 1979, Indiana State, led by Larry Bird, advances to the NCAA Championship game by squeezing past DePaul 76-74. Bird has 35 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists.
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ricardo Montalban of Fantasy Island” Other Articles: Animal House
In 1979, R.C., “Big Shot” by Billy Joel peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Every Which Way But Loose” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, Ten rebounds and ten assists, as the Spartans cruise to a 101-67 by Penn Michigan Stateʹs Earvin “Magic” Johnson registers triple-double 29 points.
In 1971, "Brother John" was released by Columbia Pictures / E&R; James Goldstone (director); Ernest Kinoy (screenplay); Sidney Poitier, Will Geer, Bradford Dillman, Beverly Todd, Ramon Bieri, Lincoln Kilpatrick, P. Jay Sidney, Richard Ward, Paul Winfield, Zara Cully, Michael Bell, Lynn Hamilton, Warren J. Kemmerling, Howard Rice, Darlene Rice, Harry Davis; Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "Friends" was released by Paramount British Pictures / Lewis Gilbert Productions; Lewis Gilbert (director); Vernon Harris, Jack Russell (screenplay); Sean Bury, Anicée Alvina, Ronald Lewis, Toby Robins, Joan Hickson, Pascale Roberts, Sady Rebbot; Romance; Live Action
In 1972, "The Godfather" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, “Big Shot” by Billy Joel peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Boo, Boo, Don't 'Cha Be Blue” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Do It In The Name Of Love” by Candi Staton peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dream Me Home” by Mac Davis peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Every Which Way But Loose” by Eddie Rabbitt peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Forever In Blue Jeans” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kissing My Love” by Bill Withers peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love And Desire” by Arpeggio peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Is What You Make It” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Train” by The O'Jays peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Our Love Is Insane” by Desmond Child And Rouge peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rosanna” by Classics IV peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Tragedy” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Watch Out For Lucy” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “What You Won't Do For Love” by Bobby Caldwell peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wish That I Could Talk To You” by The Sylvers peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You And Me” by Liner peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dancing In The Moonlight” by King Harvest peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Goodbye I Love You” by Firefall peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello Hurray” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello-A” by Mouth And MacNeal Philips peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band)” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Keep On Singing” by Austin Roberts peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kissing My Love” by Bill Withers peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Never The Same” by Chilliwack peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “No Time To Cry” by Christopher Ward peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Pardon Me Sir” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Pick On Me” by Dan Hill peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Rasputin” by Boney M. peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Tragedy” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Yes” by Fludd peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You're Like The Wind” by Prism peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bristol Stomp” by Late Show peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bully For You” by Tom Robinson Band peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Clog Dance” by Violinski peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Disco Nights (Rock Freak)” by GQ peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “English Civil War” by The Clash peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Everything Is Great” by Inner Circle peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gimme Back Me Brain” by Duffo peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hold The Line” by Toto peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Into The Valley” by Skids peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Keep On Dancin'” by Gary's Gang peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Killing Me Softly (With His Song)” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lucky Number” by Lene Lovich peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Nice One Cyril” by Cockerel Chorus peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Overkill” by Motörhead peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Pops, We Love You” by Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder And Smokey Robinson peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Power To All Our Friends” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “That's When The Music Takes Me” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Waiting For An Alibi” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You Angel You” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You Bet Your Love” by Herbie Hancock peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dirty Work / Fat Man” by Max Merritt peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't You Let Me Down / Hooked On Rock And Roll” by Peter Criss peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hold The Line / Takin' It Back” by Toto peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hot Shot / Bring On The Boys” by Karen Young peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'm Every Woman / A Woman In A Man's World” by Chaka Khan peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Instant Replay / Instant Replay (Replayed)” by Dan Hartman peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “New York Groove / Snow Blind” by Ace Frehley peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ruby / Nobody Should Be Kissing My Baby” by Ol' 55 peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Run For Home / Stick Together” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Stormy / Move On” by Santana peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Promises” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Stumblin' In” by Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ain't Love A Bitch” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Cuba” by The Gibson Brothers peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Cum On Feel The Noize” by Slade peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Disco Really Made It” by Gruppo Sportivo peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Stop Me Now” by Queen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Killing Me Softly (With His Song)” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Tonight” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Part Of The Union” by Strawbs peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Rolling Around The Band” by BZN peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ruthless Queen” by Kayak peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sharing The Night Together” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Wild Places” by Duncan Browne peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Stumblin' In” by Suzi Quatro And Chris Norman peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Tout petit la planète” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mama Loo” by The Les Humphries Singers peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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