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In 1970, Actress BILLIE BURKE, best known as GLINDA, the Good Witch in “THE WIZARD OF OZ” dies in Los Angeles
In 1970, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young announced they were breaking up and released their angry song “Ohio” in the wake of the Kent State killings. They regrouped without Young in 1977.
In 1971, COVER OF “LIFE” CAROL BURNETT is pictured…the caption: “THE VERY HAPPY LIFE OF MRS. JOE HAMILTON ALIAS CAROL BURNETT”
In 1972, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Country chart with "Grandma Harp" which was released as the second single from the album Let Me Tell You About a Song. "Grandma Harp" would become Merle Haggard's 12th #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
In 1973, Americaʹs Skylab I space laboratory was launched into earth orbit by the last Saturn Five booster rocket. (Skylab was in orbit until, long abandoned, it plunged to Earth July 11, 1979, scattering debris over the Indian Ocean and a remote area of western Australia.)
In 1973, “Rowan And Martinʹs Laugh-In”, TV Variety, last aired on NBC.
In 1974, Three Dog Nightʹs “The Show Must Go On” turns out to be groupʹs last gold record. The song reaches number four on the pop chart is also the bandʹs last Top Twenty single. The group had eleven gold records, three of which — “Joy to the World,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come” and “Black and White”-- hit number one.
In 1976, Ex-Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf was electrocuted in his London home while tuning his guitar in the bathtub. It happened in his West London home was found alongside a plugged-in electric guitar by his eight-year-old son. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. He was 33 years old. Kids, donʹt put electricial stuff in your bathtub!
In 1976, Lowell Thomas ended 46 years as radio network reporter.
In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tom Brokaw of Today”. Other Articles: Mouseketeers, Blanskyʹs Beauties
In 1977, R.C., “Calling Doctor Love” by Kiss peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Hot To Trot” by Wild Cherry peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.
In 1977, R.C., “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1978, In a contest best remembered for Tommy Lasordaʹs postgame rant, Dave Kingman hits three home runs, accounting for eight RBIs against the Dodgers in the Cubsʹ 10-7 victory at Chavez Ravine. The third-year manager takes exception to radio reporter Paul Olden asking his opinion about the Chicago sluggerʹs performance, responding with an obscenity-laced tirade that has become legendary.
In 1979, COVER OF PEOPLE Stars of TVʹs “THREEʹS COMPANY”
In 1971, "Johnny Got His Gun" was released by Cinemation Industries / World Entertainment; Dalton Trumbo (director/screenplay); Timothy Bottoms, Jason Robards, Donald Sutherland, Kathy Fields, Marsha Hunt, David Soul, Anthony Geary, Charles McGraw, Sandy Brown Wyeth, Don 'Red' Barry, Diane Varsi; Drama, War; Live Action
In 1975, "Moonrunners" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, "The Kids Are Alright" was released by New World Pictures; Jeff Stein (director); The Who; Rockumentary; Live Action
In 1977, “Capture Your Heart” by Blue peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Cinderella” by Firefall peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dancin' Man” by Q peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Discomania” by Lovers (Disco) peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hold Back The Night” by Graham Parker And The Rumour peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hooked On You” by Bread peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hot To Trot” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Think We're Alone Now” by The Rubinoos peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wanna Do It To You” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Sweet Lady” by John Denver peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Theme From 'Rocky' (Gonna Fly Now)” by Current peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Cause There's Another” by Moxy peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I've Got Love On My Mind” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Right Time Of The Night” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Romeo” by Mr. Big (Disco, U.K.) peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sleepwalker” by The Kinks peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Let 'Em In” by Billy Paul peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Cry For Me Argentina / Rainbow High” by Julie Covington peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Has No Pride / Fly Away” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Tie Your Mother Down / Drowse” by Queen peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Year Of The Cat / Broadway Hotel” by Al Stewart peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Young And Innocent / Goodbye” by Supernaut peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Gypsy Woman” by The Breeze peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Oh Boy” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “On The Border” by Al Stewart peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Whodunit” by Tavares peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “You're My World” by Guys And Dolls peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Anita” by Costa Cordalis peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Another Funny Honeymoon” by David Dundas peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Carnival” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Die Biene Maja” by Karel Gott peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Frei - das heißt allein” by Roland Kaiser peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rockaria!” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1977, “My Broken Souvenirs” by Pussycat peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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