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In 1970, “Let It Be” album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, Don McLean recorded his song “American Pie” at The Record Plant in New York City (it was released the following November by United Artists Records).
In 1972, Joe Frazier TKOs Ron Stander in five for heavyweight boxing title.
In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in Moscow. (The U.S. withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)
In 1972, “Hendrix In The West” album by Jimi Hendrix was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Streets of San Francisco: Karl Malden and Michael Douglas”. Other Articles: Kung Fu, Jimmy Breslin
In 1973, R.C., “Frankenstein” by Edgar Winter Group peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Funky Worm” by Ohio Players peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Super Fly Meets Shaft” by John and Ernest peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, The 1972 Deep Purple album track “Smoke On The Water” is released as a single.
In 1973, The Beatlesʹ “The Beatles 1967-1970,” album hits number one on the album chart.
In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “SECOND HELPING” from LYNYRD SKYNYRD includes “SWEET HOME ALABAMA”
In 1975, COVER OF “PEOPLE” Actress NANCY WALKER
In 1975, READING ABOUT MONTY PYTHON “TIME” reports on the budding success for this British comedy troupe in the U.S. (mainly on Public TV stations) and the release of their movie “MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL”
In 1975, “The Smothers Brothers Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC. They would return later, again!
In 1977, KISS announces its Marvel Comic book debut and deposits band membersʹ blood in the comic book ink at the Marvel printing plant.
In 1977, The human fly, George H. Willig, scaled the outside of the South Tower of New Yorkʹs World Trade Center; he was arrested at the top of the 110-story building after climbing for 3½ hours. He was charged with criminal trespassing and reckless endangerment. He was fined a penny for each story he climbed: $1.10.
In 1978, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL An all disco show Hosted by WOLFMAN JACK and DONNA SUMMER (who sings “LAST DANCE”); also appearing: VILLAGE PEOPLE, LOVE AND KISSES, PAUL JABARA, BROOKLYN DREAMS, HOT. Oooh! Oooh! Letʹs all chant!
In 1979, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd make their final appearances as regular cast members of “Saturday Night Live.” While they plan to appear in feature-length comedies, they instead wind up later that year in Steven Spielbergʹs big-budget cult bomb “1941.” Well, at least the beautiful Dianne Kay was worth the movie ticket alone! At the beginning of the show, Mr. Bill opens the show and opens the show with “Live From New York Itʹs Saturday Night” before being sat on in a movie theater seat. Jane Curtin compalins that she never got to open the show and it went in favor of “Gumby,” some meaningless piece of playdoh to John Belushi, who consoles her down, and then he reopens the show with the greeting for his last time ever.
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Ken Howard of The White Shadow”. Other Articles: Mariette Hartley, WKRP in Cincinnatti
In 1979, R.C., “Dancin' Fool” by Frank Zappa peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Love Takes Time” by Orleans peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Old Time Rock and Roll” by Bob Seger peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Sunday Girl” by Blondie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1970, "Cotton Comes to Harlem" was released by United Artists / Formosa Productions; Ossie Davis (director/screenplay); Arnold Perl (screenplay); Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace, Redd Foxx, Emily Yancy, John Anderson, Lou Jacobi, Eugene Roche, J.D. Cannon, Helen Martin, Cleavon Little, Theodore Wilson, Leonardo Cimino, Frederick O'Neal, Don Bexley, Mabel Robinson, Dick Sabol
In 1970, "The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Leonard Horn (director); Robert T. Westbrook (screenplay); Don Johnson, Dianne Hull, Michael Greer, Holly Near, Karen Lynn Gorney, Brandon Maggart, Linda Gillin, Victoria Racimo
In 1970, "Beneath the Planet of the Apes" was released by 20th Century Fox / APJAC Productions; Ted Post (director); Paul Dehn (screenplay); James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison, Paul Richards, Victor Buono, James Gregory, Jeff Corey, Natalie Trundy, Thomas Gomez, Don Pedro Colley, David Watson, Tod Andrews, Gregory Sierra, Charlton Heston, Paul Frees, Lou Wagner, Army Archerd
In 1970, "Pufnstuf" was released by Universal Pictures / Sid and Marty Krofft Enterprises; Hollingsworth Morse (director); John Fenton Murray, Si Rose (screenplay); Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Martha Raye, Cass Elliot, Billy Barty, Jane Dulo, Jan Davis, Sharon Baird, Angelo Rossitto, Felix Silla, Johnny Silver, Van Snowden, Lou Wagner, Walker Edmiston, Joan Gerber, Al Melvin, Don Messick, Allison McKay, Princess Livingston, Joy Campbell, Roberto Gamonet, Andy Ratoucheff, Hommy Stewart, Pat Lytell, Buddy Douglas, Jon Linton, Bob Howland, Scutter McKay
In 1971, "Big Jake" was released by Cinema Center Films / Batjac Productions; George Sherman (director/screenplay); Harry Julian Fink, R.M. Fink (screenplay); John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne, Christopher Mitchum, Bruce Cabot, Bobby Vinton, Glenn Corbett, John Doucette, Jim Davis, John Agar, Harry Carey Jr., Gregg Palmer, Dean Smith, Roy Jenson, Virginia Capers, Hank Worden, Ethan Wayne, William Walker, George Fenneman, Tom Hennesy, Chuck Roberson, Jim Burk, Robert Warner, Jeff Wingfield, Everett Creach; Western; Live Action
In 1971, "Support Your Local Gunfighter" was released by United Artists; Burt Kennedy (director); James Edward Grant (screenplay); James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Harry Morgan, Jack Elam, John Dehner, Marie Windsor, Roy Glenn, Dick Curtis, Dub Taylor, Joan Blondell, Ellen Corby, Kathleen Freeman, Virginia Capers, Henry Jones, Willis Bouchey, Walter Burke, Ben Cooper, Grady Sutton, Herb Vigran, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, Gene Evans, Terry Wilson, John Wheeler, Dick Haynes, David S. Cass Sr., Chuck Connors, James Nolan, Max Wagner; Comedy, Romance, Western; Live Action
In 1971, "Villain" was released by MGM-EMI / Anglo-EMI; Michael Tuchner (director); Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais (screenplay); Richard Burton, Ian McShane, Nigel Davenport, Donald Sinden, Fiona Lewis, T.P. McKenna, Joss Ackland, Cathleen Nesbitt, Colin Welland, Elizabeth Knight, Tony Selby, Del Henney, Ben Howard, James Cossins, John Hallam, Anthony Sagar, Clive Francis, Brook Williams, Michael Robbins, Sheila White, Cheryl Hall, Shirley Cain, Godfrey James, Bonnie Lythgoe, Leslie Schofield, John Comer, Johnny Shannon; Crime, Drama, Thriller; Live Action
In 1972, "The Other" was released by 20th Century Fox; Robert Mulligan (director); Thomas Tryon (screenplay); Uta Hagen, Diana Muldaur, Norma Connolly, Victor French, Lou Frizzell, John Ritter, Jenny Sullivan, Portia Nelson, Jack Collins, Chris Udvarnoky, Martin Udvarnoky, Loretta Leversee, Clarence Crow
In 1976, "Drive-In" was released by Columbia Pictures / George Litto Productions; Rod Amateau (director); Bob Peete (screenplay); Lisa Lemole, Glenn Morshower, Trey Wilson, Ashley Cox, Bill McGhee, Gary Lee Cavagnaro, Billy Milliken, Lee Newsom, Regan Kee, Andy Parks, Gordon Hurst, Kent Perkins, Barry Gremillion, Gloria Shaw, Jessie Lee Fulton, Robert Valgova, Michelle Franks, Hank Stohl
In 1976, "Mother, Jugs & Speed" was released by 20th Century Fox; Peter Yates (director); Tom Mankiewicz (screenplay); Bill Cosby, Raquel Welch, Harvey Keitel, Allen Garfield, Larry Hagman, Michael McManus, Allan Warnick, Bruce Davison, Dick Butkus, L.Q. Jones, Ric Carrott, Severn Darden, Bill Henderson, Valerie Curtin, Milt Kamen, Barra Grant, Toni Basil, Read Morgan, Tim Reid, Queenie Smith, Vivian St. John, Mark L. Taylor
In 1976, "Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Winner (director); Arnold Schulman, Cy Howard (screenplay); Bruce Dern, Madeline Kahn, Art Carney, Phil Silvers, Ron Leibman, Teri Garr, Ronny Graham, Toni Basil, Dorothy Lamour, Joan Blondell, Virginia Mayo, Henny Youngman, Rory Calhoun, Aldo Ray, Ethel Merman, Nancy Walker, Rhonda Fleming, Dean Stockwell, Dick Haymes, Tab Hunter, Robert Alda, Victor Mature, Edgar Bergen
In 1978, "American Graffiti (re-issue)" was released by Universal Pictures / Lucasfilm Ltd. / The Coppola Company; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams, Wolfman Jack, Bo Hopkins, Manuel Padilla Jr., Harrison Ford, Lynne Marie Stewart, Terry McGovern, Kathleen Quinlan, Scott Beach, Susan Richardson, Kay Ann Kemper, Joe Spano, Debralee Scott, Suzanne Somers; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Big Wednesday" was released by Warner Bros. / A-Team Productions; John Milius (director/screenplay); Dennis Aaberg (screenplay); Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville, Lee Purcell, Sam Melville, Darrell Fetty, Robert Englund, Barbara Hale, Fran Ryan, Reb Brown, Joe Spinell, Gerry Lopez; Drama, Sports; Live Action
In 1978, "Here Come the Tigers" was released by American International Pictures / Sean S. Cunningham Films; Sean S. Cunningham (director); Arch McCoy (screenplay); Richard Lincoln, James Zvanut, Samantha Grey, Manny Lieberman, William Caldwell, Fred Lincoln, Xavier Rodrigo, Sean P. Griffin; Sports, Comedy; Live Action
In 1978, "High-Ballin'" was released by American International Pictures / Jon Slan Productions Inc. / Pando Company / Stanley Chase Productions; Peter Carter (director); Richard Robinson, Stephen Schneck (screenplay); Peter Fonda, Jerry Reed, Helen Shaver, Chris Wiggins, David Ferry, Harvey Atkin, Michael Hogan, Michael Ironside, Myrna Lorrie, Prairie Oyster; Action, Comedy; Live Action
In 1973, “Armed And Extremely Dangerous” by First Choice peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bang A Gong” by Witch Queen peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hearts Of Stone” by Blue Ridge Rangers peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Honesty” by Billy Joel peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Can Understand It” by New Birth peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance With You)” by Narada Michael Walden peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I've Been Watching You” by Southside Movement peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “It Sure Took A Long, Long Time” by Lobo peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Is The Answer” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Takes Time” by Orleans peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Night Dancin'” by Taka Boom peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Old Time Rock And Roll” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)” by Santana peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Only In Your Heart” by America peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Pinball That's All” by Bill Wray peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Such A Woman” by Tycoon peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Right Thing To Do” by Carly Simon peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Thinking Of You” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “What A Shame” by Foghat peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Wildflower” by Skylark peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Without You In My Life” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Working Class Hero” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Dancin' Fool” by Frank Zappa peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Frankenstein” by The Edgar Winter Group peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Funky Worm” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Super Fly Meets Shaft” by John And Ernest peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Armed And Extremely Dangerous” by First Choice peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Away From You” by Cooper Brothers peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bang A Gong” by Witch Queen peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Broken Guitar Blues” by Lighthouse peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Down By Maple River” by Tapestry peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Drinking Wine Spo-Dee O'Dee” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Feelin' Satisfied” by Boston peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Good Good Feelin'” by War peaked at number 96 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hey Miss Maybe” by Greg Mittler peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Sylvester peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)” by Instant Funk peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Knew Jesus (Before He Was A Star)” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “It Sure Took A Long, Long Time” by Lobo peaked at number 41 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Just The Same Way” by Journey peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Ballad” by George Benson peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)” by Santana peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Reunited” by Peaches And Herb peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Run Along Baby” by Pagliaro peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Take Me Home” by Cher peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Right Thing To Do” by Carly Simon peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Little Willy” by The Sweet peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Linda Clifford peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dance Away” by Roxy Music peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get Dancin'” by Bombers peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Help It Along / Tomorrow Rising” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Jimmy Jimmy” by The Undertones peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Song” by The Damned peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Mean Girl” by Status Quo peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Paradise Skies” by Max Webster peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sunday Girl” by Blondie peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You And Me” by Liner peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪✪ “Nice Legs, Shame About The Face” by The Monks peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Theme From '2001 (A Space Odyssey)' (Also Sprach Zarathustra)” by Deodato peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh, Yeah!) / I Would If I Could But I Can't” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't Cry Out Loud / We Had This Time” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 57 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Goondiwindi Grey” by Tex Morton peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Heaven Knows / Only One Man” by Donna Summer With Brooklyn Dreams / Donna Summer peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Honesty / The Mexican Connection” by Billy Joel peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Knock On Wood / When You Are Beautiful” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Return To Sender / Where Do You Come From” by Elvis Presley And The Jordanaires peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Shake It / Sail My Soul” by Ian Matthews peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree / I Can't Believe How Much I Love You” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “What A Fool Believes / Don't Stop To Watch The Wheels” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, ✪✪ “Dead Skunk / Needless to Say” by Loudon Wainwright III peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet” by Gonzalez peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “He's The Greatest Dancer” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Take Me Home” by Cher peaked at number 49 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hell Raiser” by The Sweet peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ik ben Gerrit” by Gerrit Dekzeil peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Juliana” by Kinderen van Nederland peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Kilometervreters” by Henk Wijngaard peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Long Train Runnin'” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love You Inside Out” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Music Machine” by Inner Circle peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Spank” by Jimmy 'Bo' Horne peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Stuck In The Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Witches (Hubble Bubble)” by Long Tall Ernie And The Shakers peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Tu te reconnaîtras” by Anne-Marie David peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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