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In 1970, New York beat Detroit 9-5 to take fourth place and the final playoff berth in the NHLʹs East Division. The Rangers, with 246 goals, become the first team in NHL history to advance to the playoffs on the basis of goals scored when they finish in a tie with Montreal at 92 points and 38 wins. The Canadiens, who lose to Chicago 10-2 in a night game, finishes with 244 goals.

In 1971, “Password”, TV Game Show, returned with new episodes on ABC. Allen Ludden hosted a new version of the old CBS game show.

In 1973, A jersey numbering system was adopted: 1-19 for quarterbacks and specialists, 20-49 for running backs and defensive backs, 50-59 for centers and linebackers, 60-79 for defensive linemen and interior offensive linemen other than centers, and 80-89 for wide receivers and tight ends. Players who had been in the NFL in 1972 could continue to use old numbers.

In 1974, Johnny Cash released Ragged Old Flag, his 46th album. The album addresses several political as well as ethical issues, not unlike many of Cash's other releases. The title track, and simultaneously the only single from the album, is a spoken word tribute to patriotism amid the Watergate scandal.

In 1974, The then tallest building, the World Trade Center, opened in New York City with 110 stories.

In 1975, DON KIRSHNER*S ROCK CONCERT: Appearing are GOLDEN EARRING (RADAR LOVE), JO JO GUNNE, BLOODSTONE.

In 1975, R.C., “Lovin' You” by Minnie Riperton peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “No No Song” by Ringo Starr peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, On One Life to Live, Jenny married Tim in a bedside ceremony in Llanview hospital. The next day, Tim died.

In 1976, READING ABOUT NORMAN LEAR “TIME” profiles the red-hot producer, who brought TV such hits as “ALL IN THE FAMILY”, “SANFORD AND SON”, “MAUDE” and “MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN.”

In 1977, BOSTON IN WASHINGTON Opening acts for this CAPITOL CENTRE concert: JOHN MILES, and JOURNEY

In 1977, David Bowie appears on Dinah Shoreʹs TV special

In 1977, “I Never Cry” single by Alice Cooper was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, “The Jacksons” album by The Jacksons was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, “The Roaring Silence” album by Manfred Mannʹs Earth Band was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, “The Amazing Spider-Man”, TV Adventure, debut on CBS.

In 1979, COVER OF ROLLING STONE MICHAEL DOUGLAS [starring in “THE CHINA SYNDROME”]

In 1979, Madness changes its name from the North London Avengers.

In 1973, "Theatre of Blood" was released by United Artists / Harbour Productions Limited / Cineman Productions; Douglas Hickox (director); Anthony Greville-Bell (screenplay); Vincent Price, Diana Rigg, Dennis Price, Coral Browne, Ian Hendry, Robert Morley, Jack Hawkins

In 1974, "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" was released by Columbia Pictures / Morningside Productions; Gordon Hessler (director); Brian Clemens (screenplay); John Phillip Law, Tom Baker, Takis Emmanuel, Caroline Munro, Douglas Wilmer, Grégoire Aslan, David Garfield, Kurt Christian, Martin Shaw, Aldo Sambrell, Robert Shaw

In 1974, "The Sugarland Express" was released by Universal Pictures / The Zanuck/Brown Company; Steven Spielberg (director); Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins (screenplay); Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, William Atherton, Michael Sacks, Gregory Walcott, Steve Kanaly, Louise Latham, Dean Smith, Bill Thurman

In 1974, "Foxy Brown" was released by American International Pictures; Jack Hill (director/screenplay); Pam Grier, Peter Brown, Terry Carter, Harry Holcombe, Antonio Fargas, Sid Haig, Bob Minor, Tony Giorgio, H.B. Haggerty, Kathryn Loder, Juanita Brown, Fred Lerner, Boyd "Red" Morgan

In 1976, "The Blue Bird" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lenfilm; George Cukor (director); Hugh Whitemore, Alfred Hayes, Aleksei Kapler (screenplay); Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, Cicely Tyson, Will Geer, Nadezhda Pavlova, Ava Gardner, Robert Morley, Leonid Nevedomsky, Harry Andrews, Todd Lookinland, Patsy Kensit, Mona Washbourne, George Cole, Richard Pearson, Georgiy Vitsin, Margarita Terekhova, Oleg Popov, Valentina Ganibalova, Eugene Shcherbakov, Grant Bardsley

In 1978, "Pretty Baby" was released by Paramount Pictures; Louis Malle (director); Polly Platt (screenplay); Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Frances Faye, Antonio Fargas, Diana Scarwid, Barbara Steele, Seret Scott, Gerrit Graham, Mae Mercer, Matthew Anton, Cheryl Markowitz, Susan Manskey, Laura Zimmerman, Miz Mary; Historical, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Butter Boy” by Fanny peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Harry Truman” by Chicago peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Linda On My Mind” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Living A Little, Laughing A Little” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lovin' You” by Minnie Riperton peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Satin Soul” by Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sneaky Snake” by Tom T. Hall peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Tangled Up In Blue” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “We're Almost There” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Where Is The Love” by Betty Wright peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Who's Sorry Now” by Marie Osmond peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Coochie Coochie Coo” by The Hudson Brothers peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Don't Call Us, We'll Call You” by Sugarloaf peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Don't Let Go” by Commander Cody peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Emotion” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Hush I'm Alive” by Blue Swede peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Love Finds It's Own Way” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rocky Mountain Boy” by J.C. Stone peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sad Sweet Dreamer” by Sweet Sensation (U.K.) peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Uproar” by Anne Murray peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Fancy Pants” by Kenny peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Can Do It” by The Rubettes peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Let Me Be The One” by The Shadows peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Play Me Like You Play Your Guitar” by Duane Eddy and The Rebelettes peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Reach Out, I'll Be There” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Queen Of 1964” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Anthem / Anthem” by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Excuse Me / Honk Honk” by Alison MacCallum peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Horror Movie / Carlton (Lygon Street Limbo)” by Skyhooks peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Never Can Say Goodbye / We Just Can't Make It” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Oh Yes! You're Beautiful / Thank You, Baby, For Myself” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Part Of The Plan / Song From Half Mountain” by Dan Fogelberg peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Some Kind Of Wonderful / Wild” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Ding-A-Dong” by Teach-In peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Having A Party” by The Osmonds peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Hey mal yo” by Johnny and Orquesta Rodrigues peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I'm Her Fool” by Billy Swan peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Train” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You and Me” by Albert West peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

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