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In 1970, Chicagoʹs “25 Or Six To Four” was released.
In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Mayberry R.F.D. (BUDDY FOSTER, KEN BERRY, JACK DODSON, ARLENE GOLONKA)”. Other Articles: Love American Style, Juliet Mills
In 1970, R.C., “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by Carpenters peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. The Carpenters topped the U.S. singles chart with their version of the Burt Bacharach and Hal David song.' It was their first disc to sell a million copies.
In 1970, R.C., “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young and Crazy Horse peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Song From M*A*S*H” by Al DeLory peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, R.C., “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, “In The Summertime”, by Mungo Jerry entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1971, Doctor Christiaan Barnard transplanted two lungs and a heart into a man in Cape Town, South Africa. The operation was described as successful.
In 1975, AT THE MOVIES “RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER” (Peter Sellers); “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” (Peter Boyle, Gene Wilder); “JAWS”; “NIGHT MOVES” (Gene Hackman)
In 1975, THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host HELEN REDDY (“ANGIE BABY”) plus JANIS IAN (“AT SEVENTEEN”); JESSI COLTER (“IʹM NOT LISA”); NEIL SEDAKA (“LAUGHER IN THE RAIN”, “THATʹS WHEN THE MUSIC TAKES ME”)
In 1975, “Is It Something I Said?” album by Richard Pryor was released
In 1975, “Why Canʹt We Be Friends” album by War was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, PBS 8 p.m./ET: Ethel Merman — the queen of American musical comedy — is the guest on “Evening at Pops.” Sheʹs at her best in a career-spanning medley of her Broadway hits, from 'I Got Rhythm' (1930) to 'Everythingʹs Coming Up Rosesʹ (1959).
In 1977, It was sometime in the week of July 25-29 that Deirdre Hallʹs twin sister, Andrea Hall, joined her for five years on “Days of Our Lives.”
In 1978, AT THE MOVIES “PRETTY BABY” (Brooke Shields); “JAWS 2” (Roy Scheider); “THE SWARM” (Michael Caine, Katherine Ross, Richard Widmark; Henry Fonda)
In 1978, Former Sex Pistol John Lyndon, a-k-a “Johnny Rotten”, announced the formation of Public Image Limited.
In 1978, On One Life to Live: Vikiʹs best friend Irene died after asking Viki to take care of her 16-year-old daughter Tina. Tina turned out to be Vikiʹs half-sister because Vikiʹs father, Victor, had slept with Irene!
In 1978, The worldʹs first “test tube baby” — Louise Brown — was born in Oldham, England. Thousands of babies conceived in this fashion have been born since then. The doctors who made this possible hated the term “test tube baby”…apparently fearing that someone might think they were growing children in a lab. The public actually knew full well, then as now, that “in vitro fertilization” meant the merger of sperm and egg in a petrie dish…with the fertilized egg being returned to the womb for an otherwise conventional pregnancy.
In 1979, Oscar nominee Quinn Redeker debuted as Alex Marshall in Days of our Lives. It wasn't long before he was dating Days co-star Deidre Hall (Marlena).
In 1978, "Circle of Iron" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; Richard Moore (director); Stirling Silliphant, Stanley Mann (screenplay); David Carradine, Christopher Lee, Roddy McDowall, Eli Wallach, Anthony De Longis, Earl Maynard, Jeff Cooper, Erica Creer; Martial Arts, Fantasy; Live Action
In 1970, “(They Long To Be) Close To You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Apartment 21” by Bobbie Gentry peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Baby Is There Something On Your Mind” by McKinley Travis peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Band Of Gold” by Freda Payne peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Cinnamon Girl” by Neil Young peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hand Clapping Song” by Meters peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let The Music Take Your Mind” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Steal Away” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Lights Of Tucson” by Jim Campbell peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Witch” by The Rattles peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Trying To Make A Fool Of Me” by Delfonics peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “When We Get Married” by The Intruders peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Little Bit Of Soap” by Paul Davis peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “A Song Of Joy (Himno A La Alegria)” by Miguel Rios peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “As The Years Go By \ Days When We Are Free” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Boys In The Band” by Boys In The Band peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Canned Ham” by Norman Greenbaum peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Gimme Shelter” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Give A Woman Love” by Bobbi Martin peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I've Got A Feeling” by Sands Of Time peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mississippi” by John Phillips peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mr. Pride / Everywhere” by Pepper Tree peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Cried” by The Lettermen peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Superman” by The Ides Of March peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The End Of The Road” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)” by The Temptations peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Groovin' With Mr. Bloe” by Mr. Bloe peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Try A Little Love” by Oscar Harris And The Twinkle Stars peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Pretty Belinda” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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