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In 1970, R.C., “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevens peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Not demented, but notable.
In 1970, R.C., “The Letter” by Joe Cocker with Leon Russell peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, The unmanned U.S. space probe Mariner Nine was launched on a mission to gather scientific data on Mars, ultimately sending back valuable information and becoming the first spacecraft to orbit a planet other than the Earth.
In 1975, PAUL MCCARTNEYʹS “VENUS AND MARS” Album is released in Britain on this date.
In 1975, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host JOAN BAEZ (“DIAMONDS AND RUST”, “JESSE”) welcomes HOYT AXTON and KOOL and THE GANG
In 1975, “HOW LONG” PAUL CARRACK sings lead on ACEʹs big hit from this week in 1975. Later in his career, youʹd hear his voice on singles by SQUEEZE (“TEMPTED”) and MIKE and THE MECHANICS (“ALL I NEED IS A MIRACLE”)
In 1975, “Welcome To My Nightmare” album by Alice Cooper was certified Gold by the RIAA.
In 1976, Bobby Unser set the world record for the fastest pit stop in Indy 500 history at just four seconds.
In 1977, COVER OF “PEOPLE” CINDY WILLIAMS…what happened to Penny Marshall?
In 1977, READING ABOUT “STAR WARS” “TIME” calls it the yearʹs best movie in a photo-packed four page article
In 1978, Swan Song Records announced that Led Zeppelin had entered the recording studio for the first time since the death of Robert Plantʹs son a year earlier. The sessions became the bandʹs final album, “In Through The Out Door.”
In 1978, “Stranger In Town” album by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
In 1979, Anheuser-Busch signs the largest advertising contract in the history of cable television with ESPN
In 1979, Ted Coombs began a 5,193 mile roller skate from Los Angeles to New York City.
In 1970, “Cecilia” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everything Is Beautiful” by Ray Stevens peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Farther On Down The Road” by Joe Simon peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Heighdy-Ho Princess” by The Neon Philharmonic (U.S.) peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Killer Joe” by Quincy Jones peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Little Green Bag” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love On A Two-Way Street” by The Moments peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Man Of Constant Sorrow” by Ginger Baker peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Puppet Man” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Some Beautiful” by Jack Wild peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Soolaimon (African Trilogy II)” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Letter” by Joe Cocker With Leon Russell peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “You Keep Me Hangin' On/Hurt So Bad” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make Me Smile” by Chicago peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mr. Monday” by Original Caste peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Our Love's A Chain / Upon The Earth” by The Illustrations peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Puppet Man” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up Around The Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Viva Tirado” by El Chicado peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Woodstock” by Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Question” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up The Ladder To The Roof” by The Supremes peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Keep On Smiling” by James Lloyd peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mademoiselle Ninette” by The Soulful Dynamics peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sufferin' In The Land” by Jimmy Cliff peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up Around The Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Travelin' Band” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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