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In 1970, The first Flat Earth Day was celebrated.
In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Don Rickles”. Other Articles: Hank Aaron, Muppets, Hope Lange
In 1972, R.C., “Rockin' Robin” by Michael Jackson peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, Barbara Walters became news co-anchor of NBCʹs Today Show.
In 1974, Filming begins on “Tommy” Movie adaptation of The Whoʹs rock opera with a cast headed by Roger Daltrey. The task of producing the complex soundtrack drives Pete Townshend to another nervous breakdown. Tina Turner starts filming in the role of Acid Queen.
In 1974, “Come and Get Your Love” single by Redbone was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, Barbara Walters became the first female nightly network news anchor by accepting ABC-TVʹs $1 million offer to co-anchor the ABC Evening News With Harry Reasoner. That was weally weally something.
In 1976, Bob Dylan and his Rolling Thunder Revue tape a show at the Belleview Biltmore Hotel in Clearwater, Florida. “Midnight Special” was auctioned off to NBC, however, Dylan scrapped the footage and went with a later show taped in Fort Collins, Colorado called “Hard Rain.”
In 1976, COVER OF ROLLING STONE: PETER FRAMPTON
In 1976, “Destroyer” album by Kiss was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Disco Lady” single by Johnnie Taylor was certified Platinum by the RIAA, the first single to ever do so, meaning more than two-million copies sold.
In 1977, The Jam released their first single, “In the City,” which peaked at number 40 in the United Kingdom chart.
In 1977, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host GEORGE BENSON welcomes VAN MORRISON (“MOONDANCE”); CARLOS SANTANA, ETTA JAMES, TOM SCOTT
In 1978, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: EDDIE MONEY (“BABY HOLD ON”)
In 1978, Bob Marley and the Wailers headline “One Love Peace Concert” in Kingston, Jamaica. Marley unites Prime Minister Michael Manley and opponent Edward Seaga on stage. The all-star reggae show benefiting unemployed Jamaicans drew 30-thousand people.
In 1978, D.T. never watched Saturday Night Live…until this episode when Steve Martin and The Blues Brothers guested. Actually, he didnʹt stay up that late, but his TV classroom aired the show a week later in the morning as part of “homework”, whatever that was at the time. Must have been a fun course.
In 1978, Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by Earl Anthony.
In 1978, R.C., “Flash Light” by Parliament peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, SNL regulars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd were the showʹs “guests” as they make their appearance as The Blues Brothers on “Saturday Night Live,” The duo opened the show with “Hey Bartender” with an intro by Paul Schaffer acting as Don Kirschner. Also, host Steve Martin sung a song about King Tut in native Egyptain style and made the singles charts at number 17. Eight years later, another demented Egyptian style song, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by the Bangles, made the singles chart in 1986, but it went all the way to the top of the chart late that year.
In 1979, As part of his sentence for his 1977 Canadian drug arrest, Rolling Stone leadman Keith Richards performed a benefit concert in Oshawa for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Richardsʹ band, making its debut, is the New Barbarians. Itʹs made up of Richards, Rolling Stone guitarist Ron Wood plus bass player Stanley Clarke, Ian McLagan on keyboards and drummer Ziggy Modeliste. The group leaves shortly on a big tour of U.S., but never records.
In 1979, Carol Burnett stretches her dramatic muscles as the star of the ABC TV-movie “Friendly Fire,” about a motherʹs quest to find how her son died in the Vietnam War.
In 1979, HOT NEW ALBUM “VAN HALEN II” includes “DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY”
In 1979, “Weekend”, TV News; last aired on NBC.
In 1978, “Can't Smile Without You” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Cotton Jenny” by Anne Murray peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Flash Light” by Parliament/Funkadelic (Parliament) peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)” by Styx peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I'm Gonna Take Care Of Everything” by Rubicon peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “In The Rain” by The Dramatics peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It's A Heartache” by Juice Newton peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Josie” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let Me Party With You (Party, Party, Party) (Part 1)” by Bunny Sigler peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Music, Harmony And Rhythm” by Brooklyn Dreams peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ready For The Times To Get Better” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rocket Ride” by KISS peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Rockin' Robin” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “School Teacher” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Simple Song Of Freedom” by Buckwheat peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sugaree” by Jerry Garcia peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “That's Your Secret” by Sea Level peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Yank Me, Crank Me” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “A Hit Song” by Ron Mahonin peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Always And Forever” by Heatwave peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Am I Losing You” by The Manhattans peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Before My Heart Finds Out” by Gene Cotton peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Bootzilla” by Bootsy's Rubber Band peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Do Your Thing” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Dream Away” by Lavender Hill Mob peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Gospel Rock” by Doctor Music peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Heartbroken Bopper” by The Guess Who peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Love My Music” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Need Somebody Tonight” by Fosterchild peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It's Never Too Late” by Midnight peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Jubilation” by Paul Anka peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Lady Love” by Lou Rawls peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Oh Pretty Lady” by Trooper peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Our Love” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Reaching For The Sky” by Peabo Bryson peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Smiling Wine” by Shirley Eikhard peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Son Of My Father” by Giorgio Moroder peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Taurus” by Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar Band peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Then Came White Man / Monday Morning Choo” by The Stampeders peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Too Beautiful To Last” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Waking Up Alone” by Paul Williams peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Hazell” by Maggie Bell peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “More Like The Movies” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sacramento” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Singin' In The Rain” by Sheila And B. Devotion peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sometimes When We Touch” by Dan Hill peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sweet Talkin' Guy” by The Chiffons peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “The One And Only” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Until It's Time For You To Go” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Walk In Love” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “With A Little Luck” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ✪ “Give Ireland Back To The Irish” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Brandy” by Scott English peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Caribbean Love Song / Spider Of My Life” by Alan Jones peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Ebony Eyes / Outskirts” by Bob Welch peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Follow Your Drum” by Don Fardon peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love / Sweet Alibis” by Carole Bayer Sager peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “If I Had Words / This Time Of Year” by Scott Fitzgerald And Yvonne Keeley With The St. Thomas Moore School Choir peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Music Is My Life / Empty” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Where Were You / Leave The Killing To You” by Finch peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Walk Right Back” by Anne Murray peaked at number 33 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Après toi” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Back Off Boogaloo” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Beg, Steal Or Borrow” by The New Seekers peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Boom Boom” by Internationals peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Charlie Chaplin” by Mieke peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Charlie's Angels” by Donna Lynton peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Come Away” by Terry Dactyl And The Dinosaurs With Jona Lewie peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Follow You Follow Me” by Genesis peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “It Takes Two To Tango” by Richard Myhill peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Let Me Take You In My Arms Again” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring” by Boney M. peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rosita” by George Baker peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Suzanne Suzanne” by Pop Tops peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Are Mine” by Ferrari peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Gimme Dat Banana” by Black Gorilla peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Is This Love” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Nattmara” by Pugh Rogefeldt peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Rising Free” by Tom Robinson Band peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1978, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Härligt, härligt men farligt, farligt” by Björn Skifs peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mother And Child Reunion” by Paul Simon peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Free Me” by Uriah Heep peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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