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In 1973, A world record for hamburger eating was set by University of Rhode Island student Bob Matern, who ate 83 of them in 2½ hours.
In 1973, Led Zeppelin opened their 1973 U.S. tour, which is billed as the “biggest and most profitable rock and roll tour in the history of the United States.” A group spokesman predicts the group will gross over $3 million. 34 dates across America get underway in ATLANTA before a crowd of nearly 50,000.
In 1973, PBS marks another first by showing female nudity on network television. Going blue is the cast of a TV adaptation of Bruce Jay Friedmanʹs off-Broadway play “Steambath.” Valerie Perrine and Shirley Kirkes are trapped in a sauna which seems more like a “Twilight Zone”-ish afterlife for them. Also telling their stories in the box are Bill Bixby and Herb Edelman. God happens to be the attendant listening to their tales and picking up the towels.
In 1973, Wings release “Red Rose Speedway” in United Kingdom.
In 1974, R.C., “Billy-Donʹt Be A Hero” by Paper Lace peaked at #96 on the pop singles chart. Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods brought that song to number one while Lace had a number one with “The Night Chicago Died”
In 1974, R.C., “The Loco-Motion” by Grand Funk peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Waterloo” by Abba peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1975, Comedy performer Moe Howard of “Three Stooges” fame died in Los Angeles at age 77.
In 1976, In New York, Kiss played its first concert.
In 1977, The “Space Mountain” ride opens in Tomorrowland, at Disneyland.
In 1977, “The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl” LP was released in the U.S.A.
In 1977, “The Bionic Woman”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on ABC and moved to NBC in the fall.
In 1978, COVER OF “ROLLING STONE” MUHAMMAD ALI
In 1978, Jefferson Starship receive a platinum record for what will be their last LP with Grace Slick and Marty Balin, the “Earth” album. Just a few weeks laster, both are gone and the band has to be revamped.
In 1978, Ten p.m./ET “Police Woman” (NBC): A demented rapist-murderer (Rich Little) preys on hitchhikers. Pepper: Angie Dickinson. Crowley: Earl Holliman. Royster: Charles Dierkop. Styles: Ed Bernard.
In 1978, “Funkentelechy Vs. The Placebo Syndrome” album by Parliament was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, Frank Zappaʹs album [27] ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES was released.
In 1979, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host AMII STEWART plus ELVIS COSTELLO (“ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN”); G.Q. (“DISCO NIGHTS”)
In 1972, "Play It Again, Sam" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, "Last Embrace" was released by United Artists; Jonathan Demme (director); David Shaber (screenplay); Roy Scheider, Janet Margolin, John Glover, Sam Levene, Charles Napier, Christopher Walken, Jacqueline Brookes, Andrew Duncan, David Margulies, Marcia Rodd, Gary Goetzman, Lou Gilbert, Mandy Patinkin, Max Wright, Sandy McLeod; Neo-Noir, Thriller; Live Action
In 1974, “Heavenly” by The Temptations peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Am What I Am” by Lois Fletcher peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Just Don't Want To Be Lonely” by Main Ingredient peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “My Mistake (Was To Love You)” by Diana Ross And Marvin Gaye peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Loco-Motion” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Under The Influence Of Love” by Love Unlimited peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Doctor's Orders” by Sunny peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Homely Girl” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Can't Stand The Rain” by Ann Peebles peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back)” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “So In Love With You” by Freddy Breck peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Waterloo” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Seasons In The Sun / Put The Bone In” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “She (Didn't Remember My Name) / Dreamy River” by Osmosis peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ships In The Night / Sensual Man” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “In The Still Of The Night” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kwek Kwek” by Ronald And Donald peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Marian Come Back Home” by Silvio peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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