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In 1972, Five burglars broke into the Democratic National Committee offices in the Watergate office building in Washington, D.C. and and were arrested while trying to install eavesdropping equipment there, eventually resulting in the first resignation of a U.S. president, Nixon, on August 8, 1974. The Watergate hearings, which ran on three networks simultaneously in daytime during the summer of 1973, added more anger among the soap opera fans who couldnʹt get to see “As The World Turns” and “Days of Our Lives” among others. One TV announcer announced one pre-emption like this: “The Invisible Man will not be seen tonight”….

In 1972, In Grateful Dead History: PigPen plays his last show at the Hollywood Bowl

In 1972, Paul McCartney releases “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” The musical version of the nursery rhyme reaches number 28 on Billboardʹs Hot 100 and number nine in Great Britain.

In 1972, R.C., “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, HOT NEW ALBUM “LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD” from GEORGE HARRISON includes “GIVE ME LOVE (GIVE ME PEACE ON EARTH)”

In 1976, The ABA merges with the NBA. The New York Nets, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs all join the NBA while the other two remaining ABA teams (The Spirits of Saint Louis and the Kentucky Colonels) fold.

In 1977, CROSBY STILLS and NASH “CSN” ALBUM Released on this date by Atlantic records, featuring “JUST A SONG BEFORE I GO”, “FAIR GAME” and “SHADOW CAPTAIN”

In 1977, Judas Priest played their first U.S. concert, opening for REO Speedwagon in Amarillo, Texas.

In 1977, Steve Winwood releases his first solo L.P., entitled, well, “Steve Winwood.”

In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host: NEIL SEDAKA welcomes VAN MORRISON, GEORGE BENSON (“MISTY”), FLEETWOOD MAC (“YOU MAKE LOVIN' FUN”), KENNY ROGERS (“LUCILLE”), RENAISSANCE

In 1977, UFO guitarist Michael Schenker vanished without a trace after a show in Leeds, England. He was located six months later in Germany…and said he just didnʹt know how to say “I quit” in English.

In 1978, Jefferson Starship failed to perform at a festival in Germany because singer Grace Slick was unable to go onstage. Angry fans started a riot and caused more than a million dollars in damage.

In 1978, R.C., “Ca Plane Pour Moi” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Cheeseburger In Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Youʹre The One That I Want” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for nine weeks.

In 1978, ROLLING STONES IN PHILADELPHIA Despite a case of the flu, MICK JAGGER leads the Stones before a crowd of 90,000 at JFK Stadium

In 1970, "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1970, "A Walk in the Spring Rain" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1970, "The Hawaiians" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1971, "The Anderson Tapes" was released by Columbia Pictures / Robert M. Weitman Productions; Sidney Lumet (director); Frank Pierson (screenplay); Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam, Ralph Meeker, Alan King, Dick Anthony Williams, Val Avery, Garrett Morris, Stan Gottlieb, Christopher Walken, Conrad Bain, Margaret Hamilton, Anthony Holland, Scott Jacoby, Judith Lowry, Meg Myles, Norman Rose, Max Showalter, Janet Ward, Paul Benjamin, Richard B. Shull, Raoul Kraushaar, Paula Trueman, Hildy Brooks, Bradford English, Carmine Caridi, Michael Fairman, Sam Coppola, Charles Frank, Helen Martin; Action, Crime, Thriller; Live Action

In 1976, "Silent Movie" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "Exorcist II: The Heretic" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; John Boorman (director); William Goodhart (screenplay); Linda Blair, Richard Burton, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow, Kitty Winn, Paul Henreid, James Earl Jones, Ned Beatty, Richard Paul, Dana Plato, Belinha Beatty, Rose Portillo, Barbara Mason, Joey Green, Tiffany Kinney, Charles Parks, Lorry Goldman, Robert Lussier, George Skaff, Karen Knapp; Horror; Live Action

In 1977, "The Getting of Wisdom" was released by Roadshow / Southern Cross Films; Bruce Beresford (director); Eleanor Witcombe (screenplay); Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan, Patricia Kennedy, Sheila Helpmann, Candy Raymond, Barry Humphries, John Waters, Julia Blake, Diana Greentree, Monica Maughan, Dorothy Bradley, Kay Eklund, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Phillip Adams, Kerry Armstrong, Sigrid Thornton, Celia De Burgh, Kim Deacon, Alix Longman, Jo-Anne Moore, Amanda Ring, Janet Shaw, Karen Sutton; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Cheeseburger In Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪ “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Automatically Sunshine” by The Supremes peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Darlin'” by Paul Davis peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Everybody Dance” by Chic peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Georgia On My Mind” by Willie Nelson peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Getting It On” by Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar Band peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Heartless” by Heart peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Thank You” by Donny Hathaway And June Conquest peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Immigration Man” by David Crosby And Graham Nash peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It Doesn't Matter” by Stephen Stills peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Nobody But You” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Gary Tanner peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Under The Boardwalk” by Billy Joe Royal peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Cheeseburger In Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Deacon Blues” by Steely Dan peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Feel Good” by The Hometown Band peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Guns, Guns, Guns” by The Guess Who peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hot 'N Nasty” by Humble Pie peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Don't Wanna Hear” by Seadog peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'll Take You There” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Isn't Life Strange” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It's Going To Take Some Time” by The Carpenters peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's Late” by Queen peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Kate” by Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Looking For My Lady” by The James Gang peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Oh Atlanta” by Little Feat peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “On Broadway” by George Benson peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Poor Little Fool” by Frank Mills peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Roll With The Changes” by REO Speedwagon peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Serene Serene” by Greg Adams peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Someday Never Comes” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Stay Awhile” by Continental Miniatures peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Stay” by Rufus And Chaka Khan peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Take Me To The Next Phase” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The House On Holly Road” by David Idema peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Ringing In My Ear (Midnight Song)” by David Breadstreet peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Coconut” by Nilsson peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪ “Loving You Has Made Me Bananas” by Guy Marks peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “California Man” by The Move peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Davy's On The Road Again” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Doobedood'Ndoobe Doobedood'Ndoobe” by Diana Ross peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hold Your Horses Babe” by Celi Bee And The Buzzy Bunch peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Honest I Do Love You” by Candi Staton peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let Yourself Go” by T-Connection peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let's Go Disco” by The Real Thing peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Oh! Carol” by Smokie peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “On A Little Street In Singapore” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Pump It Up” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Third Finger Left Hand” by The Pearls peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Vincent” by Don McLean peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “What's Your Name?” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You're The One That I Want” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Dancin' The Night Away / Tell Me Just One More Time” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Denis / Kung Fu Girls” by Blondie peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hurting Each Other” by The Carpenters peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Can't Stand The Rain / Be Yourself” by Eruption Featuring Precious Wilson peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “If You Walked Away / I'm Feeling Lonely” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Imaginary Lover / Silent Treatment” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Is In The Air / Won't Let This Feeling Go By” by John Paul Young peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “More Like The Movies / Let The Loose End Drag” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mr. Blue Sky / One Summer Dream” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder / Keri” by Leif Garrett peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Vincent / Castles In The Air” by Don McLean peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Warm Love \ Mama Mercy” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Werewolves Of London” by Warren Zevon peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Was Only Joking” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “(I Can't Gèt Mé Nö) Satisfactiön” by Devo peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Chantilly Lace” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪ “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “A Woman In Love” by André van Duin peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ajax, leve Ajax!” by Vader Abraham met Zijn Goede Zonen peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Master Funk” by Watsonian Institute Featuring Johnny 'Guitar' Watson peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Matrimony” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Meisjes met rode haren” by Arne Jansen peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Radio” by Supersister peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rider In The Rain” by Randy Newman peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Summertime” by Golden Bis Band peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Take Me Bak 'Ome” by Slade peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Taos New Mexico” by R. Dean Taylor peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “What's Your Name?” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “A-Ba-Ni-Bi” by Izhar Cohen And The Alpha-Beta peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Denis” by Blondie peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Follow Me” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “If You Can't Give Me Love” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lay Love On You” by Luisa Fernandez peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Parlez-vous français?” by Baccara peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Santa Maria” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Stayin' Alive” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “With A Little Luck” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Metal Guru” by T. Rex peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Beautiful Sunday” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Eagle” by ABBA peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every 1's A Winner” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1972, “One Way Wind” by The Cats peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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