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In 1972, Decca Records released a Rolling Stones maxi single: “Street Fighting Man” / “Surprise” / “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love.”
In 1972, First leap second day; also 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985.
In 1972, “Troglodyte” single by Jimmy Castor Bunch was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, ABC hopes “The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour” can duplicate the success NBC has had with its now-canceled “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh In.” But while Fred Willard and Teri Garr are on hand to help hosts Jack Burns and Avery Schreiber with the punchlines in assorted sketches, students of comedy can only wonder what the show might have been like with Burnsʹ original comedy partner — George Carlin.
In 1973, Observers aboard Concorde jet observe 72-min solar eclipse.
In 1973, R.C., “Give Me Love — (Give Me Peace On Earth)” by George Harrison peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Long Train Runnin'” by Doobie Brothers peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, R.C., “Right Place Wrong Time” by Doctor John peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, The largest merchant ship built in the U.S., the 1094-foot, 230,000-ton supertanker “Brooklyn,” is christened at the Brooklyn Naval Yard.
In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby (Boris) Pickett entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1974, The famous July fourth scene from the Steven Spielberg movie, “Jaws”, was filmed on this day. A crowd of 400 screaming, scared, panic-stricken extras in bathing suits ran from the water — over and over and over again, until the scene was perfect. No man-eating killer white sharks were harmed during the production of this paragraph…
In 1975, Muhammad Ali retains world heavyweight boxing crown by beating Englishman Joe Bugner by unanimous points decision in a re-match in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In 1975, Musician Greg Allman married actress-singer Cher at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, four days after her divorce from Sonny Bono became final. After nine days, Cher announced she wanted another divorce; the couple separated and divorced about 3½ years later.
In 1975, The Jackson Five announced that theyʹll leave Motown Records for Epic (and change their name to “The Jacksons”, since Motown owns the name “Jackson 5”). They couldʹve called themselves the Jackson Six or the Jackson Four Plus One, or even Michael Jackson and The Jacksons. Whatever.
In 1975, “Showoffs”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.
In 1976, A TV production of “Swan Lake,” the first live TV broadcast of a full-length ballet, airs.
In 1977, KISSʹs Gene Simmons authorized the first KISS comic book to be published. Marvel Comicsʹs inaugural issue sold 500,000 copies. The red ink used to print the comic was reportedly mixed with drips of blood from each band member.
In 1978, Singer Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols released his version of “My Way.”
In 1978, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host MARTIN MULL, plus JETHRO TULL (“HEAVY HORSES”), ROBERT PALMER (“EVERY KIND OF PEOPLE”), FLO and EDDIE
In 1978, “Pass The Buck”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS.
In 1979, Nine p.m./ET “B.J. and the Bear” (NBC): B.J. (Greg Evigan) finds himself making moonshine after three sisters hijack his rig.
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Dukes of Hazzard: John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat”. Other Articles: Quinn Cummings
In 1979, R.C., “Are Friends Electric” by Tubeway Army peaked at number one on the United Kingdom singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, "Carnal Knowledge" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; Mike Nichols (director); Jules Feiffer (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Art Garfunkel, Ann-Margret, Rita Moreno, Carol Kane, Cynthia O'Neal; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "The Million Dollar Duck" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Vincent McEveety (director); Roswell Rogers (screenplay); Dean Jones, Sandy Duncan, Joe Flynn, Tony Roberts, James Gregory, Lee Harcourt Montgomery, Jack Kruschen, Virginia Vincent, Jack Bender, Billy Bowles, Sammy Jackson, Arthur Hunnicutt, Frank Wilcox, Bryan O'Byrne, Ted Jordan, Bing Russell, Peter Renaday, Frank Cady, George O'Hanlon, Jonathan Daly, Hal Smith, Edward Andrews; Comedy; Live Action
In 1971, "My Old Man's Place" was released by Cinerama Releasing Corporation / Philip A. Waxman Productions Inc.; Edwin Sherin (director); Stanford Whitmore (screenplay); Arthur Kennedy, Mitchell Ryan, William Devane, Michael Moriarty, Topo Swope, Lloyd Gough, Ford Rainey, Peter Donat, Sandra Vacey, Paula Kauffman, Eve Marchand, Bud Walls, Harvey Brumfield; War, Drama; Live Action
In 1971, "What's the Matter with Helen?" was released by United Artists / Filmways Pictures / Raymax Productions; Curtis Harrington (director); Henry Farrell (screenplay); Debbie Reynolds, Shelley Winters, Dennis Weaver, Micheál MacLiammóir, Agnes Moorehead, Robbi Morgan, Timothy Carey, Swen Swenson, James Dobson, Harry Dean Stanton, Peggy Rea, Yvette Vickers, Molly Dodd, Pamelyn Ferdin, Peter Brocco, Minta Durfee, Shep Houghton, Peggy Walton-Walker, Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Logan Ramsey, Samee Lee Jones, Debbie Van Den Houten, Teresa De Rose, Helene Winston, Sadie Delfino; Crime, Horror, Musical; Live Action
In 1971, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" was released by Paramount Pictures / Wolper Pictures, Ltd. / The Quaker Oats Company; Mel Stuart (director); Roald Dahl (screenplay); Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn Cole, Leonard Stone, Denise Nickerson, Dodo Denney, Paris Themmen, Ursula Reit, Michael Böllner, Diana Sowle, Aubrey Woods, David Battley, Günter Meisner, Peter Capell, Werner Heyking, Peter Stuart, Franziska Liebing, Dora Altmann, Ernst Ziegler, Victor Beaumont, Frank Delfino, Gloria Manon, Stephen Dunne, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Ed Peck, Pat Coombs, George Claydon, Malcolm Dixon, Rusty Goffe, Angelo Muscat, Rudy Borgstaller, Ismed Hassan, Norman McGlen, Pepe Poupee, Marcus Powell, Albert Wilkinson; Musical, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1972, "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1974, "The Bears and I" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1976, "The Outlaw Josey Wales" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1978, "The Seniors" was released by Cinema Shares International Distribution / Senior Pictures Inc.; Rod Amateau (director); Stanley Shapiro (screenplay); Gary Imhoff, Jeffrey Byron, Dennis Quaid, Lou Richards, Rocky Flintermann, Priscilla Barnes, Alan Reed; Comedy; Live Action
In 1973, “A Letter To Lucille” by Tom Jones peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Be What You Are” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Brother's Gonna Work It Out” by Willie Hutch peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Feel That You're Feelin'” by MAZE Featuring Frankie Beverly peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Finders Keepers” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation” by The Dells peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Giving It All Away” by Roger Daltrey peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hello Stranger” by Fire And Rain peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hey You, Get Off Of My Mountain” by The Dramatics peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Kids Say The Darndest Things” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Long Train Runnin'” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love And Happiness” by Earnest Jackson peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Heart Just Keeps On Breaking” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “One Of A Kind (Love Affair)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “What About Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Were Always There” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, ✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “All I Really Need” by Rosé peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “California Saga” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Church” by Bob Welch peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Down On My Knees” by Fergus peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Farmer's Song” by Murray McLauchian peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I Have A Following” by Ocean peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'd Rather Be A Cowboy (Lady's Chains)” by John Denver peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Lady True” by Foot In Coldwater peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Long Train Runnin'” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Part Of The Union” by Strawbs peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Trojan Horse” by Luv' peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Baby Lay Down” by Ruby Winters peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Cavatina” by John Williams peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Friday's Angel” by Generation X peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gertcha” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)” by George Harrison peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Golden Lady” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “H.A.P.P.Y. Radio” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Hallelujah Day” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Live And Let Die” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love Is The Answer” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Nothing To Lose” by U.K. peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Old Siam Sir” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “One Rule For You” by After The Fire peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sound System” by Steel Pulse peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sunburn” by Graham Gouldman peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “The Lone Ranger” by Quantum Jump peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Who Were You With In The Moonlight” by Dollar peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Boys Keep Swinging / Fantastic Voyage” by David Bowie peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Chuck E.'s In Love / On Saturday Afternoons In 1963” by Rickie Lee Jones peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Deeper Than Love” by Cheetah peaked at number 89 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Don't You Write Her Off / Sad Boy” by McGuinn, Clark And Hillman peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get Your Love Right / He Could Have Been A Dancer” by Jon English peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Want Your Love / (Funny) Bone” by Chic peaked at number 81 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Picture This / Fade Away And Radiate” by Blondie peaked at number 88 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Roxanne / Peanuts” by The Police peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Something's Missing (In My Life) / Moments” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday” by Boney M. peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Come To My Island” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dancing Barefoot” by The Patti Smith Group peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Elsje” by Roek Williams peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Go West” by Village People peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Hij was goed voor z'n moeder” by Vader Abraham And 5 PK peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)” by Instant Funk peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Life Is On My Side” by Euson peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Love's What I Want” by Cashmere peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Oh luister toch” by Ben Cramer peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “See My Baby Jive” by Wizzard peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “So bist du” by Peter Maffay peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “The Free Electric Band” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Born To Be Alive” by Rick Fernando peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “H.A.P.P.Y. Radio” by Edwin Starr peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “One Way Ticket” by Eruption peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Seven Lonely Days” by Sheila And B. Devotion peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Sunday Girl” by Blondie peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Good Grief Christina” by Chicory Tip peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1973, “See My Baby Jive” by Wizzard peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Does Your Mother Know” by ABBA peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Scotty Boy” by Peter, Sue And Marc peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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