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In 1970, Paul McCartney quits the Beatles (the groupʹs break-up is announced to the press the next day)
In 1971, Ringo Starrʹs “It Donʹt Come Easy” is released in the United Kingdom and the following week in the U.S. It becomes his first hit as a solo artist.
In 1971, Three Dog Night receive a Gold Record for “Joy To The World.”
In 1971, “Naturally” album by Three Dog Night was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, Paul McCartney releases “My Love,” a ballad which will be the biggest hit of his solo career thus far. It goes to number one for four weeks.
In 1973, Rock group Queen has its debut performance. Marquee Theater, London. The groupʹs biggest hits are “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Another One Bites the Dust” and “We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You.”
In 1974, The KGB Chicken, then the San Diego Chicken, now the Famous Chicken, made his debut as he became the mascot for the San Diego Padres baseball team.
In 1974, “I have never seen such stupid ballplaying in my life,” says new Padres owner Ray Kroc, addressing the fans on the PA system during the home opener at San Diego Stadium. During the home opener against Houston at San Diego Stadium, Ray Kroc, the Padresʹ new owner, uses the ballparkʹs uses public address system to thank the fans and berate the players for the their poor play. At the start of the fast-food tycoonʹs eighth-inning tirade, a streaker jumps over the railing of the stands in left field and runs haphazardly across the field. San Diego scores three runs but loses to Houston 9-5. Hearing of the incident, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will make Kroc apologize to the fans.
In 1975, “Baretta” must prevent his mentally challenged friend Willy (Burt Young) from becoming a neighborhood Robin Hood.
In 1976, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL FLEETWOOD MAC (“RHIANNON”), GARY WRIGHT, QUEEN (“BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY”), HAMILTON JOE FRANK and REYNOLDS (“WINNERS AND LOSERS”)
In 1976, “The Neighbors”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC. It was hosted by Regis Philbin.
In 1977, R.C., “Dancing Queen” by Abba peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Disco Lucy (I Love Lucy Theme)” by Wilton Place Street Band peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: JULIAN BOND; Musical Guests: BRICK (“DAZZ”), TOM WAITS
In 1979, The longest doubles ping-pong match of 101 hours began.
In 1979, “Breakfast In America” album by Supertramp was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “Parallel Lines” album by Blondie was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, "Halls of Anger" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "The Mephisto Waltz" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Wendkos (director); Ben Maddow (screenplay); Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Pamelyn Ferdin, Curd Jürgens; Horror; Live Action
In 1971, "Summer of '42" was released by Warner Bros. / Mulligan-Roth Productions; Robert Mulligan (director); Herman Raucher (screenplay); Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Christopher Norris, Lou Frizzell, Maureen Stapleton, Robert Mulligan, Oliver Conant, Katherine Allentuck, Walter Scott; Drama, Romance; Live Action
In 1971, "Valdez Is Coming" was released by United Artists; Edwin Sherin (director); Roland Kibbee, David Rayfiel (screenplay); Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Jon Cypher, Frank Silvera, Héctor Elizondo, Phil Brown, Richard Jordan, Barton Heyman, Ralph Brown, Werner Hasselmann, Lex Monson, Sylvia Poggioli, José García García, María Montez, Juanita Penaloza; Western; Live Action
In 1975, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "All the President's Men" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "Family Plot" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "Rabbit Test" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Laugh or Die / Melvin Simon Productions; Joan Rivers (director/screenplay); Jay Redack (screenplay); Billy Crystal, Joan Prather, Alex Rocco, Doris Roberts, Billy Barty, Imogene Coca, Richard Deacon, Norman Fell, Fannie Flagg, Alice Ghostley, Roosevelt Grier, George Gobel, Paul Lynde, Roddy McDowall, Sheree North, Charles Pierce, Tom Poston, Charlotte Rae, Jimmie Walker, Michael Keaton, Joan Rivers, Ron Rifkin; Comedy; Live Action
In 1977, “Dancing Queen” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Disco Lucy” by Wilton Place Street Band peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I'll Be Standing By” by Foghat peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love In C Minor” by Cerrone peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Is Better In The A.M.” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Phantom Writer” by Gary Wright peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Roots Medley” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sailing Ships” by Mesa peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tie Your Mother Down” by Queen peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Know Like I Know” by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Do Ya” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Here Come Those Tears Again” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Maybe I'm Amazed” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Phantom Writer” by Gary Wright peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Race Among The Ruins” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Reaching For The World” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rich Girl” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Roots Medley” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The First Cut Is The Deepest” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “We're All Alone” by Bruce Murray peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You Know Like I Know” by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Your Own Special Way” by Genesis peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Kinda Life” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Soul Of My Suit” by Tyrannosaurus Rex peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “White Riot” by The Clash peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Go Your Own Way / Silver Springs” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “That's Rock And Roll / Amblin'” by Shaun Cassidy peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Under The Moon Of Love / Lookin' Back” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Wild Side Of Life / All Through The Night” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Daddy Cool” by Boney M. peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Stop Me (If You've Heard It All Before)” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The First Cut Is The Deepest” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Things We Do For Love” by 10cc peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Et si tu pars” by Art Sullivan And Kiki peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It Takes All Night Long” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book” by The Drifters peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Det är så hälsosamt och stärkande i fjällen” by Jerry K Gustafsson och Scafell Pikes Fjällkvartett peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sommaren '65” by Landslaget peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
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