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In 1970, R.C., “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Celebrate” by Three Dog Night peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” by John Ono Lennon peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, Sixteen-year-old Jane Berins of Britain set a world record when she GO-GO danced for 18 hours.
In 1970, “Woodstock” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young is released today. Written by fellow folkie Joni Mitchell, the single captures the euphoria of the recent rock fest.
In 1973, Wilt Chamberlainʹs then-NBA record streak of 1,045 games without disqualification ended with his retirement. In a career spanning 14 seasons, Chamberlain did not foul out of a single game.
In 1974, A streaker (i.e.: someone running around naked), ran onto the set of “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” this night. The clever NBC censors decided to blackout the lower half of the TV screen on the videotape to prevent an “X” rating. The streaker was arrested, but released, for “lack of evidence,” said Johnny.
In 1974, The Raspberries rock group split. The groupʹs biggest hit is “Go All the Way”
In 1975, TVʹS “MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” Host WOLFMAN JACK welcomes the GUESS WHO, ELO, RAVI SHANKAR
In 1976, Genesis opened its first North American tour in Buffalo, New York, with drummer Phil Collins as lead vocalist. Genesis had auditioned more than 400 singers to replace Peter Gabriel.
In 1976, “McCoy”, TV Crime Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1977, COVER OF TIME LILY TOMLIN (“New Queen of Comedy”)
In 1977, “Rocky” starring Sylvester Stallone wins the Academy Award for the best picture of 1976. Peter Finch and Faye Dunaway win awards for best actor and actress for “Network”.
In 1978, “This Yearʹs Model” album by Elvis Costello was released
In 1979, Americaʹs worst commercial nuclear disaster occurred inside the Unit Two reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, as a series of human and mechanical failures caused the cooling system to malfunction, resulting in damage to the reactorʹs core and the leakage of radioactivty into the atmosphere. Residents are forced to evacuate after a nuclear meltdown.
In 1971, "The Battle of Love's Return" was released by Troma Entertainment; Lloyd Kaufman (director/screenplay); Lloyd Kaufman, Lynn Lowry, Oliver Stone, Andy Kay, Stanley Kaufman; Comedy; Live Action
In 1971, "Taking Off" was released by Universal Pictures; Miloš Forman (director/screenplay); Jean-Claude Carrière, John Guare, John Klein (screenplay); Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Audra Lindley, Paul Benedict, Vincent Schiavelli, Ike Turner, Tina Turner, Rae Allen, Philip Bruns, Allen Garfield, Carly Simon, Bobo Bates, Shellen Lubin, Shelley Ackerman, Jessica Harper, Tony Harvey, David Gittler, Linnea Heacock, Corinna Cristobal, Frank Berle, Gail Busman, Lois Dengrove, Bonnie Marcus; Comedy; Live Action
In 1973, "Black Snake" was released by Trident Pictures; Russ Meyer (director/screenplay); Leonard Neubauer (screenplay); Anouska Hempel, David Warbeck, Percy Herbert, Thomas Baptiste, David Prowse, Milton McCollin, Bernard Boston, Vikki Richards
In 1973, "The Devil in Miss Jones" was released by VCX Ltd. / MB Productions; Gerard Damiano (director/screenplay); Georgina Spelvin, Harry Reams, Mark Stevens, Albert Cork, John Clemens, Rick Livermore, Claire Lumiere, Sue Flaken
In 1973, "Kamouraska" was released by New Line Cinema / France Cinéma Productions; Claude Jutra (director/screenplay); Geneviève Bujold, Richard Jordan, Philippe Léotard, Huguette Oligny, Camille Bernard, Janine Sutto, Olivette Thibault, Marcel Cuvelier, Marie Fresnières, Suzie Baillargeon, Colette Cortois, Gigi Duckett, Marcel Marineau, Len Watt
In 1974, "John Carpenter's directoral debut, Dark Star, limited to Los Angeles' International Film Exposition, aka 'Filmex'." was released by Bryanston Distributing Company; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Dan O'Bannon (screenplay); Dan O'Bannon, Brian Narelle, Cal Kuniholm, Andreijah "Dre" Pahich, Joe Saunders, Barbara "Cookie" Knapp, Miles Watkins, John Carpenter, Nick Castle
In 1979, "Phantasm" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / New Breed Productions; Don Coscarelli (director/screenplay); Angus Scrimm, Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Bill Cone, Mary Ellen Shaw, Terrie Kalbus, Lynn Eastman; Science, Fantasy, Horror; Live Action
In 1970, “Celebrate” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Come Into My Life” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Gotta Hold On To This Feeling” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Would Be In Love (Anyway)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” by Edison Lighthouse peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Silly, Silly, Fool” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Stir It Up and Serve It” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Temma Harbour” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Time To Get It Together” by Country Coalition peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Who's Your Baby” by The Archies peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You've Made Me So Very Happy” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Call Me” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by Andy Williams peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Would Be In Love (Anyway)” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Just About The Same” by The Association peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lay Lady Lay” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Oh Well” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Ghetto” by Donny Hathaway peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Rapper” by Jaggerz peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Walking Through The Country” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Can't Help Falling In Love” by Andy Williams peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everybody Get Together” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I'll Go On Hoping” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I.O.I.O.” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ik hou van Holland” by Heintje peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Instant Karma (We All Shine On)” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let It Be” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Nemen en geven” by Anja peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Prikkebeen” by Bob Vrieling peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Witch's Promise” by Jethro Tull peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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