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The 70's Datebook for July 7

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In 1971, Bjorn Ulvaeus (byorn ul-VAYʹ-us) and Agnetha (ag-NETʹ-uh) Faltskog of ABBA married in Verum, Sweden. They divorced in 1980.

In 1973, R.C., “Kodachrome” by Paul Simon peaked at number two on the pop singles chart. No, Kodachrome is not a Kodak photo processing coloring scheme!

In 1973, R.C., “Soul Makossa” by Afrique peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Will It Go Round In Circles” by Billy Preston peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, The Doctor Demento radio show was syndicated nationally for the first time. The first number one song of the week? “Boobs A Lot” by The Holy Modal Rounders.

In 1975, COVER OF PEOPLE: MUHAMMAD ALI. “I am the greatest!”

In 1975, Daytime soap opera Ryan's Hope premiered on ABC. Created by Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer, the early years of Ryan's Hope are considered by many critics and historians to be one of the best eras ever on a soap opera. The show remained on the air until January 13, 1989. When SOAPnet started rerunning old episodes from the beginning, a whole new generation of fans discovered the series.

In 1975, “Rhyme And Reason”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.

In 1975, “The Magnificent Marble Machine”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC.

In 1975, “You Donʹt Say”, TV Game Show, returned on ABC with host Tom Kennedy

In 1977, It was 7:07:07 on 7-7-77

In 1978, Morris the Cat, star of more than forty television commercials, dies of old age at a Chicago veterinarianʹs office. He was born in 1959. The new Morris The Cat was rescued by trainer Bob Marwick from the welfare pound just a few minutes before he was to be put to sleep. Bob brought him to stardom in the “9 Lives” cat food commercials.

In 1978, NBA approves franchise swap; Buffalo Braves owner John Y. Brown and Harry Mangurian acquire Boston Celtics, while the Celtics owner Irv Levin gets Braves, later moved to San Diego to become the Clippers.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Barney Miller”. Other Articles: Susan Lucci, Villanous Women.

In 1979, R.C., “Chuck E.'s In Love” by Rickie Lee Jones peaked at number four on the pop singles chart. Itʹs not a song about the owner of Chuck E. Cheeseʹs pizza gallery!

In 1979, R.C., “She Believes In Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, Soap vixen Susan Lucci and other releated actresses were featured in a TV Guide article “Villanous Women.”

In 1971, "Pinocchio (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Ben Sharpsteen, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts, Norman Ferguson, Jack Kinney, Wilfred Jackson, T. Hee (directors); Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman Penner, Aurelius Battaglia (screenplay); Cliff Edwards, Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc, Walter Catlett, Charles Judels, Evelyn Venable, Frankie Darro, Stuart Buchanan, Marion Darlington, Thurl Ravenscroft; Musical, Fantasy; Animation

In 1971, "Two-Lane Blacktop" was released by Universal Pictures / Michael Laughlin Enterprises; Monte Hellman (director); Rudolph Wurlitzer, Will Corry (screenplay); James Taylor, Warren Oates, Laurie Bird, Dennis Wilson, Rudolph Wurlitzer, Harry Dean Stanton, Alan Vint, George Mitchell, Katherine Squire, James Mitchum, Bill Keller, Don Samuels, Charles Moore, A.J. Solari, Melissa Hellman, Kreag Caffey; Drama; Live Action

In 1976, "Gus" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Vincent McEveety (director); Arthur Alsberg, Don Nelson (screenplay); Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, Tim Conway, Liberty Williams, Dick Van Patten, Harold Gould, Ronnie Schell

In 1977, "Martin" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Black Byrd” by Donald Byrd peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Chuck E.'s In Love” by Rickie Lee Jones peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Daddy Could Swear (I Declare)” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Do You Wanna Go Party” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Go West” by Village People peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Kodachrome” by Paul Simon peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Married Men” by Bette Midler peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “She Believes In Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Soul Makossa” by Afrique peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Plastic Man” by The Temptations peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Time To Get Down” by The O'Jays peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Wasn't It Good” by Cher peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Will It Go 'Round In Circles” by Billy Preston peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You're My Weakness” by Faith Band peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “And I Love You So” by Perry Como peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Back When My Hair Was Short” by Gunhill Road peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Bondi Junction” by Peter Foldy peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Brown Girl In The Ring” by Boney M. peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “C'mon C'Mon” by Fludd peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Carnival Town” by Karl Erikson peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Consider It Done” by Limeliters peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Give It To Me” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Head First” by The Babys peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm Doin' Fine Now” by New York City peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “If You Can't Give Me Love” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Make Love To Me” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Master of Pantomime” by Lorence Hud peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Minute By Minute” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Right Place, Wrong Time” by Dr. John peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rock and Roll Fantasy” by Bad Company peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Free Electric Band” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The River Must Flow” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “What About Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪✪ “Hocus Pocus” by Focus peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪✪ “Wish I Could Fly (Like Superman)” by The Kinks peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Can You Do It” by Geordie peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Deeper Than The Night” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Kill It Carol” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Driver's Seat” by Sniff 'n' The Tears peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Give It To Me Now” by Kenny peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Was Made For Lovin' You” by KISS peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Married Men” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Night Owl” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Rock-A-Doodle-Doo” by Linda Lewis peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Up The Junction” by U.K. Squeeze peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Way Back Home” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Cum on Feel The Noize / I'm Mee, I'm Now, An' That's Orl” by Slade peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “He's The Greatest Dancer / Somebody Loves Me” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hot Stuff / Journey To The Centre Of Your Heart” by Donna Summer peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Is The Answer / Running After You” by England Dan and John Ford Coley peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love's Not Enough / Four Short Solos” by Dragon peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Friend The Wind / The Reason” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rock and Roll Fantasy / Crazy Circles” by Bad Company peaked at number 65 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Stuck in The Middle With You / José” by Stealers Wheel peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Suspicious Minds / Bruises” by The Sports peaked at number 76 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Touch Me Baby / Music In My Heart” by Ultimate peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life / Tuesday Heartbreak” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Can Do It / Sharing The Night Together” by Dobie Gray peaked at number 96 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “You Gave Me A Mountain \ Steamroller Blues” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Disco Nights (Rock Freak)” by GQ peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Say No Tomorrow” by Sharon O'Neill peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Honesty” by Billy Joel peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Knock On Wood” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Lay Your Love On Me” by Racey peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Minute By Minute” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “As Long As It's Love” by Theo Vaness peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands 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.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind and Fire With The Emotions peaked at number 7 on the Sweden 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.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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, ✪✪ “Pop Muzik” by M peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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.

In 1979, ✪✪ “Pop Muzik” by M peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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