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In 1971, The Boston Patriots changed their name to the New England Patriots. Their new stadium, Schaefer Stadium, was dedicated in a 20-14 preseason victory over the Giants.
In 1971, “Rose Garden” album by Lynn Anderson was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, “Sheʹs A Lady” single by Tom Jones was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: JOE TEX (“I GOTCHA”)
In 1972, Bobby Hull joined Gordie Howe to become only the second National Hockey League player to score 600 career goals. Hull and Howe played for the Detroit Red Wings.
In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Peter Falk as Columbo”. Other Articles: Star Trek
In 1972, R.C., “A Horse With No Name” by America peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It would be the groupʹs only gold record and one of two number one songs.
In 1972, R.C., “Jungle Fever” by The Chakachas peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, R.C., “No One To Depend On” by Santana peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, The number one selling album: is “AMERICA” features “HORSE WITH NO NAME” and “I NEED YOU”
In 1973, The Philadelphia 76ers post the worst mark in NBA history at 9-73 under coaches Roy Rubin (4-47) and Kevin Loughery (5-26).
In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “PIANO MAN” from BILLY JOEL
In 1974, On Days of our Lives, Julie (Susan Seaforth) destroyed her friendship with Phyllis Anderson (Corinne Conley) by marrying Phyllis's just-divorced husband, Bob (Mark Tapscott).
In 1975, 03 x 25 = 75
In 1975, “Lady Marmalade” single by La Belle was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, COVER OF ROLLING STONE The TV hit “MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN”
In 1977, After a decade of being the “Beautiful Loser,” Bob Seger gets his big break. His seventh album, “Night Moves” goes platinum by the RIAA. The 33-year-old is aided by three Top Forty hits off the LP: “Night Moves,” “Mainstreet” and “Rock and Roll Never Forgets.”
In 1977, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host ARETHA FRANKLIN (“SWEET PASSIONS”), plus GLEN CAMPBELL (“SOUTHERN NIGHTS”); THIN LIZZY; THE BABYS; NEIL SEDAKA
In 1978, "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson became the last song for 12 years to spend four weeks at #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart. There wouldn't be another four-week #1 until "Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart" by Randy Travis in April 1990.
In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mary Tyler Moore/Walter Cronkite (co-hosting the 50th Anniversary Specials for CBS that week March 26)”. Other Articles: Laughing for Profit, Milton Berle
In 1978, Paul McCartney and Wings release “With A Little Luck.”
In 1978, R.C., “Mammas Donʹt Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” by Waylon and Willie peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, R.C., “You Really Got Me” by Van Halen peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: MEAT LOAF (“TWO OUT OF THREE”)
In 1978, “The Tony Randall Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS. This time, it was off for good as NBC never picked up the series ABC canceled the season before this.
In 1979, Hey, hereʹs a great name for a sitcom: “Friends.” Unfortunately, this ABC show doesnʹt feature six sexy twentysomethings but rather three cute 11-year-olds. Charles Aiken, Jarrod Johnson and Jill Whelan (whoʹll later sail on “The Love Boat”) star — but only for a month.
In 1979, The album “Van Halen II” was released with the singles “Dance the Night Away”, “Beautiful Girls”, plus the track “Youʹre No Good”.
In 1971, "The Deserter" was released by Paramount Pictures / Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica; Burt Kennedy (director); Clair Huffaker (screenplay); Bekim Fehmiu, John Huston, Richard Crenna, Chuck Connors, Ricardo Montalbán, Ian Bannen, Brandon deWilde, Slim Pickens, Woody Strode, Albert Salmi, Patrick Wayne, Fausto Tozzi, Mimmo Palmara, John Alderson, Larry Stewart; Western; Live Action
In 1977, "Eraserhead" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Libra Films; David Lynch (director/screenplay); Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates, Judith Roberts, Jack Fisk, Laurel Near; Horror; Live Action
In 1977, "The American Friend" was released by Paramount Pictures; Wim Wenders (director/screenplay); Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain, Nicholas Ray, Samuel Fuller, Peter Lilienthal, Daniel Schmid, Jean Eustache, Sandy Whitelaw, Lou Castel, David Blue, Andreas Dedecke; Neo-Noir; Live Action
In 1977, "The Domino Principle" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / ITC Entertainment; Stanley Kramer (director); Adam Kennedy (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Mickey Rooney, Richard Widmark, Edward Albert, Eli Wallach, Ken Swofford, Neva Patterson, Jay Novello, Joseph V. Perry, Majel Barrett; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1978, ✪ “Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” by Willie Nelson And Waylon Jennings peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “A Horse With No Name” by America peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Disco Rufus” by Stargard peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Glory Bound” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Goin' Down (On The Road To L.A.)” by Terry Black peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Honey Don't Leave L.A.” by James Taylor peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “If We Only Have Love” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Love Is All You Need” by High Inergy peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “No One To Depend On” by Santana peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Now Run And Tell That” by Denise LaSalle peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Number One” by Eloise Laws peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Runnin' Away” by Sly And The Family Stone peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Thank God For You Baby” by Pacific Gas And Electric peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Way Of Love” by Cher peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We've Got To Get It On Again” by The Addrisi Brothers peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “What It Is” by Undisputed Truth peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Woman To Woman” by Barbara Mandrell peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Really Got Me” by Van Halen peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Ain't Understanding Mellow” by Jerry Butler And Brenda Lee Eager peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Da Doo Ron Ron” by Ian Matthews peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Emotion” by Samantha Sang peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Everybody Loves A Rain Song” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Happy Anniversary” by Little River Band peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I Can't Help Myself” by Donnie Elbert peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Le Spank” by Le Pamplemousse peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Same Old Feelin'” by Fergus peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Shout It Out” by B.T. Express peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Tell 'Em Willie Boy 's A'Comin'” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Up In Heah” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We've Got To Get It On Again” by The Addrisi Brothers peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Beg, Steal Or Borrow” by The New Seekers peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Denis” by Blondie peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Eruption Featuring Precious Wilson peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'm Gonna Be A Country Girl Again” by Buffy Sainte-Marie peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Iron Horse” by Christie peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Meet Me On The Corner” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “News Of The World” by The Jam peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ready Steady Go” by Generation X peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” by Blue Haze peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stay With Me Baby” by David Essex peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “The Baby” by The Hollies peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Theme From 'Cade's County'” by Henry Mancini peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Too Hot Ta Trot / Zoom” by The Commodores peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Whenever You Want My Love” by The Real Thing peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “(Everytime I Turn Around) Back In Love Again / Material Things” by L.T.D. peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “As Time Goes By / I'll String Along With You” by Dooley Wilson peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Feels Like It's Slippin' Away / Safe Water” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hollywood / Tomorrow Never Came” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My World / On Time” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Put Your Love In Me / Let Them Be The Judge” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rip Her To Shreds / X Offender” by Blondie peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Roses For Mama / Columbine” by C.W. McCall peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Shooting Stars / Some Strange Dream” by Dragon peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Runaround Sue” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Take A Chance On Me” by ABBA peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Een man mag niet huilen” by Jacques Herb peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Inkpot” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mij oh mij” by Peter en zijn Rockets peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “My World” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Winter In America (Leave Love Enough Alone)” by Doug Ashdown peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Telegram Sam” by T. Rex peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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