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In 1970, President Nixon signed a measure changing the voting age from 21 to 18. The 26th Amendment, passed July 1, 1971, affirms.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” A rerun featuring EDGAR WINTER GROUP, DOOBIE BROTHERS, JIM CROCE
In 1973, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts: BEE GEES (“RUN TO ME”, “IʹVE GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU”); plus WILSON PICKETT (“IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR”); STEVE MILLER BAND
In 1973, U.S. President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev signed a pledge to try to avoid nuclear war.
In 1973, “Hollywoodʹs Talking”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1974, R.C., “Havenʹt Got Time For The Pain” headache commercial anthem by Carly Simon peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Living In The U.S.A.” by Steve Miller Band reentered the chart and peaked at #49 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, The number one selling album: is “SUNDOWN” from GORDON LIGHTFOOT
In 1977, John Ziegler is named the fourth president in NHL history, succeeding Clarence Campbell.
In 1977, The Walt Disney Productions animated feature film, “The Rescuers” is released in theaters. This is the last animated film made by the original generation of Disney lead animators. It cost $7 million to make.
In 1977, TOP FIVE MOVIES According to VARIETY, “THE DEEP” (thanks to Jacqueline Bisset, wow!) was the weekʹs most popular film, followed in order by “EXORCIST II”, “STAR WARS”, “A BRIDGE TOO FAR” and “THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT”
In 1977, “Superman” album by Barbra Streisand was certified Gold by the RIAA. This had nothing to do with superheroes.
In 1978, “Double Vision” album by Foreigner was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Some Girls” album by The Rolling Stones was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, Former Rolling Stone lead guitarist Mick Taylor released his first solo album. It was a flop.
In 1979, Jim Hensonʹs “The Muppet Movie” opened in 42 theaters nationwide.
In 1979, Larry Holmes stopped Mike Weaver in 12th round to retain the WBC heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York.
In 1971, "Scandalous John" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Butler (director); Bill Walsh (screenplay); Brian Keith, Alfonso Arau, Michele Carey, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan, Simon Oakland, Bill Williams, Christopher Dark, Fran Ryan, Bruce Glover, Richard Hale, Jimmy Lydon, John Ritter, Iris Adrian, Larry D. Mann, Jack Raine, Booth Colman, Edward Faulkner, Bill Zuckert, John Zaremba, Benny Baker, Paul Koslo, William O'Connell, Sam Edwards, José Nieto; Comedy, Drama, Western; Live Action
In 1977, "A Tale of Two Critters" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, "Escape from Alcatraz" was released by Paramount Pictures / The Malpaso Company; Don Siegel (director); Richard Tuggle (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Fred Ward, Jack Thibeau, Larry Hankin, Frank Ronzio, Roberts Blossom, Paul Benjamin, Bruce M. Fischer, Madison Arnold, Don Michaelian, Danny Glover; Action; Live Action
In 1979, "The Kirlian Witness" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jonathan Sarno (director); Nancy Snyder, Nancy Boykin, Joel Colodner, Ted Le Plat, Lawrence Tierney, Maia Danziger; Thriller; Live Action
In 1979, "The Main Event" was released by Warner Bros. / First Artists / Barwood Films; Howard Zieff (director); Gail Parent, Andrew Smith (screenplay); Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo, Patti D'Arbanville, Chu Chu Malave, Richard Lawson, James Gregory; Sports, Romance, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "The Muppet Movie" was released by Associated Film Distribution / Henson Associates / ITC Films; James Frawley (director); Jerry Juhl, Jack Burns (screenplay); Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Caroll Spinney, Steve Whitmire, Charles Durning, Austin Pendleton, Scott Walker, H.B. Haggerty, Bruce Kirby, James Frawley, Melinda Dillon, Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Madeline Kahn, Telly Savalas, Carol Kane, Paul Williams, Milton Berle, Elliott Gould, Edgar Bergen, Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, Orson Welles, Tim Burton, John Landis, Kathryn Mullen, Bob Payne, Eren Ozker, Bruce Schwartz, Michael Earl Davis, Carolyn Wilcox, Olga Felgemacher, Buz Suraci, Tony Basilicato, Adam Hunt; Musical, Road, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "Nightwing" was released by Columbia Pictures; Arthur Hiller (director); Martin Cruz Smith, Steve Shagan, Bud Shrake (screenplay); Nick Mancuso, David Warner, Kathryn Harrold, Stephen Macht, Ben Piazza, Strother Martin, Charles Hallahan, George Clutesi; Horror; Live Action
In 1974, “Haven't Got Time For The Pain” by Carly Simon peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Hate Hate” by Razzy Bailey peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “King Of Nothing” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kissin' Time” by KISS peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Lamplight” by David Essex peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Living In The U.S.A.” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Save The Last Dance For Me” by The DeFranco Family peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sho Nuff Boogie” by Sylvia (Sylvia And The Moments) peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Laura I Love Her” by Johnny T. Angel peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Another Park, Another Sunday” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Boney Maronie” by Johnny Winter peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Just As Bad As You” by Shawne Jackson peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “One Chain (Don't Make No Prison)” by The Four Tops peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Scratch” by The Crusaders peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Son Of Sagittarius” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Make Me Feel Brand New” by The Stylistics peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Won't See Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Always Yours” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Judy Teen” by Cockney Rebel peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Liverpool Lou” by The Scaffold peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Summer Breeze” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Jarrow Song” by Alan Price peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Poacher” by Ronnie Lane peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If I Didn't Care / Frozen Noses” by David Cassidy peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “España mañana” by Ciska Peters peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “For The Love Of Money” by The O'Jays peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Son Of A Rotten Gambler” by The Hollies peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You Believed” by Sandra And Andres peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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