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In 1971, Paul McCartney releases his second solo album “Ram”
In 1971, U.S.S.R. Mars Three is launched, the first spacecraft to soft land on Mars.
In 1974, 26th Emmy Awards: MASH, Alan Alda and Mary Tyler Moore win.
In 1974, The first Daytime Emmy Awards were held at New York's Rockefeller Center. The 90-minute special aired on NBC from 12-1:30 p.m. ET. Performers included Mary Stuart and Bill Hayes. Presenters included Ann Flood, Forrest Compton, Arlene Francis, Jacqueline Courtney, Larry Keith, Soupy Sales, Rodney Allen Rippy, Mary Fickett, Ellen Holly, Al Freeman, Jr., Geoff Edwards, Dennis James, Henderson Forsythe, Rosemary Prinz, Susan Seaforth, Bill Hayes, and Jack Gilford. Here are the Daytime Drama winners (the technical categories mixed all genres at the time): Outstanding Drama Series: The Doctors. Best Actor: Macdonald Carey, Days of our Lives. Best Actress: Elizabeth Hubbard, The Doctors. Best Individual Director: Wes Kenney, Days of our Lives. Outstanding Technical Direction and Electronic Camerawork: One Life to Live. Outstanding Lighting Direction: The Young and the Restless. Best Writing: Henry Slesar, The Edge of Night. Outstanding Art Direction or Scenic Design: The Young and the Restless. Outstanding Sound Mixing: Days of our Lives.
In 1974, The first separate Daytime Emmy Awards presentation hands out statuettes to the likes of “Marlo Thomas and Friends in Free to Be…You and Me,” “ZOOM,” and “The Merv Griffin Show.”
In 1975, Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles died. Charles held the crown from 1949-51.
In 1975, The Doobie Brothers went gold this day with the album “Stampede”. The group, formed in San Jose, California, recorded 16 charted hits. Two were number one, million-selling, gold record winners: “Black Water” [March, 1975] and “What a Fool Believes” [April, 1979].
In 1979, In a two part episode, “Wonder Woman” encounters “The Boy Who Knew Her Secret,” thanks to an alien shapeshifter on the run from the proper cosmic authorities. Part two aired the next evening.
In 1971, "The Beguiled" was released by Universal Pictures / The Malpaso Company; Don Siegel (director); Albert Maltz, Irene Kamp (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Jo Ann Harris, Darleen Carr, Mae Mercer, Pamelyn Ferdin, Melody Thomas Scott, Peggy Drier, Pattye Mattick; Drama, Thriller, War; Live Action
In 1971, "The Grissom Gang" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / ABC Pictures / The Associates & Aldrich Company; Robert Aldrich (director); Leon Griffiths (screenplay); Kim Darby, Scott Wilson, Tony Musante, Robert Lansing, Irene Dailey, Connie Stevens, Wesley Addy, Don Keefer, Joey Faye, Ralph Waite, Hal Baylor, Matt Clark, Dots Johnson, Dave Willock, Raymond Guth, Dick Miller, Michael Baseleon, Alvin Hammer, Mort Marshall, Alex Wilson, John Steadman; Crime, Neo-Noir, Drama; Live Action
In 1977, “Feel The Need” by Detroit Emeralds peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “The Pride” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Dancin'” by The Crown Heights Affair peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Forecast” by Charity Brown peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hello Stranger” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Think We're All Alone Now” by The Rubinos peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Wanna Do It To You” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Show You The Way To Go” by The Jacksons peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Solsbury Hill” by Peter Gabriel peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪ “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by Piero Umiliani peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪ “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” by The Ramones peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, ✪ “We Can Do It” by Liverpool Football Team peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Good Morning Judge” by 10cc peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “It's A Game” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Let Your Body Go Down Town” by Martyn Ford peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love At Your Convenience” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Love Theme From 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Naughty Naughty Naughty” by Joy Sarney peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rendezvous” by Tina Charles peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Uptown Festival” by Shalamar peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Moody Blue / She Thinks I Still Care” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Night Moves / Ship Of The Fools” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Nothing Stays The Same Forever / Sunday” by Hush peaked at number 52 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Portsmouth / Argiers” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Rock And Roll Clown / Chelsea Lady” by Harpo peaked at number 80 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Run 'n' Hide / Sydney City Ladies” by Geeza peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Short Changed Again / One Nighter” by Finch peaked at number 53 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Hotel California” by The Eagles peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Don't Lose Your Love” by Houseband peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “I Believe In You” by Rosy And Andres peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1977, “Oerend hard” by Normaal peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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