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The 70's Datebook for July 28

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In 1970, Jimi Hendrix played his final gig in his hometown of Seattle.

In 1972, The American Basketball Association announces that San Diego will receive a franchise and the NBAʹs Buffalo Braves relocate to San Diego and are renamed the San Diego Clippers. In 1984, they relocated to Los Angeles and retained the Clippers name.

In 1972, “Cheech and Chong” album by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “TVʹs Great Sex Movie Scare”. Other Articles: General Hospital, Monty Hall.

In 1973, R.C., “Money” by Pink Floyd peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Roll Over Beethoven” by ELO peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Soul Makossa” by Manu Dibango peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, Skylab Two carries Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, and Jack Lousma to a rendezvous with the Skylab orbiting laboratory.

In 1973, The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, and The Band headlined the biggest rock festival in history, The Summer Jam, at Walkins Glen in New York where 600,000 people attended.

In 1973, The number one selling album: was “CHICAGO VI” includes “FEELING STRONGER EVERY DAY”

In 1975, On Another World, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) downed a bottle of sleeping pills. After taking the pills Iris said to herself, "Daddy... oh, Daddy... everything is going to be all right now... Daddy."

In 1976, A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Tangshan, China, area, killing more than 240,000 people. It was among the deadliest quakes in recorded history.

In 1976, Rick Dees and His Cast Of Idiotsʹ “Disco Duck” was released. Why? I donʹt know. He just released the song with the cheap Donald Duck imitation set to some disco tune, okay?

In 1976, “Fly Like An Eagle” album by Steve Miller Band was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, “The Floaters” album by The Floaters was certified Gold by the RIAA. Cheech and Chong “aka The Bloaters” parodied one of their songs on the album “Float On” and redubbed it “Bloat On”

In 1978, “C.P.O. Sharkey”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1978, “FOOD FIIIIGHT!” Thatʹs the battle cry from Bluto Blutarski as “National Lampoonʹs Animal House” opened in movie theaters and went on to become the highest grossing comedy of its time, launching “Saturday Night Live” cast member John Belushi into superstardom.

In 1979, Dolly Partonʹs “Youʹre the Only One” topped the country charts

In 1979, R.C., “Getting Closer” by Wings peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “I Donʹt Like Mondays” by Boomtown Rats peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Supertrain”, TV Anthology, Superbomb of 1979!; last aired on NBC.

In 1971, "On Any Sunday" was released by Cinema 5; Bruce Brown (director); Bruce Brown, Steve McQueen, Mert Lawwill, Malcolm Smith, Paul Carruthers; Documentary; Live Action

In 1971, "Von Richthofen and Brown" was released by United Artists / The Corman Company; Roger Corman (director); John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington (screenplay); John Phillip Law, Don Stroud, Barry Primus, Corin Redgrave, Hurd Hatfield, Stephen McHattie, Robert La Tourneaux, Peter Masterson, Clint Kimbrough, David Weston, Tom Adams, Maureen Cusack, Ferdy Mayne, George Armitage, Shane Briant, Julie Corman, Karen Huston, Brian Foley, Seamus Forde; Action, Biography, Drama, War; Live Action

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

In 1978, "National Lampoon's Animal House" was released by Universal Pictures; John Landis (director); Harold Ramis, Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller (screenplay); John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Peter Riegert, Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst, Bruce McGill, James Widdoes, Karen Allen, James Daughton, Mark Metcalf, Kevin Bacon, Mary Louise Weller, Martha Smith, John Vernon, Verna Bloom, Donald Sutherland, Cesare Danova, Sarah Holcomb, DeWayne Jessie, Douglas Kenney, Chris Miller; Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Money” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Blockbuster” by The Sweet peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Diamond Girl” by Seals And Crofts peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Do It Or Die” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Getting Closer” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “L.A. Freeway” by Jerry Jeff Walker peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Misdemeanor” by The Sylvers (Foster Sylvers) peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Over The Hills And Far Away” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Roll Over Beethoven” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Shambala” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “So Very Hard To Go” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Soul Makossa” by Manu Dibango peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sunshine” by Mickey Newbury peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Weekend” by Wet Willie peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Where Peaceful Waters Flow” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, ✪ “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Anybody Wanna Party” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind And Fire With The Emotions peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Carry On” by Cliff And Ann Edwards peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Days Gone Down (Still Got The Light In Your Eyes)” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Get Ready For Love” by April Wine peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “He Did With Me” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heart Of The Night” by Poco peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Can't Stand It No More” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Lazy Susan” by Jerry Fuller peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Married Men” by Bette Midler peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Maybe Baby” by Gallery peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Natural High” by Bloodstone peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Of A Kind (Love Affair)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Satin Sheets” by Jeanne Pruett peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shadows In The Moonlight” by Anne Murray peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “We Are All Of Us” by Michael Vincent peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You're The Only One” by Dolly Parton peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” by John Baldry (Long John Baldry) peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, ✪ “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, ✪ “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Boogie Down” by The Real Thing peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Chuck E.'s In Love” by Rickie Lee Jones peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Gaye” by Clifford T. Ward peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Will Survive” by Billie Jo Spears peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Let's Go” by The Cars peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “My Sharona” by The Knack peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Paranoid” by The Dickies peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Randy” by Blue Mink peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Since I Don't Have You” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Star” by Nazareth peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Bright Eyes / Kehaar's Theme” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Dance Away / Cry, Cry, Cry” by Roxy Music peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Does Your Mother Know / Kisses Of Fire” by ABBA peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Forbidden Love / You And I” by Madleen Kane peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet / Just Let It Lay” by Gonzalez peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Can't Stand It No More / May I Baby” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I Don't Want to Know About It / Making The Same Mistakes” by Ross Ryan peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Mama Can't Buy You Love / The Thom Bell Sessions '77 (EP)” by Elton John peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Neither One Of Us (Wants to Be The First to Say Goodbye) / If It's Alright With You” by Miss Linda George peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Out Of Bounds / Hounded” by Dave And The Derros peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Reeling in The Years / Only a Fool Would Say That” by Steely Dan peaked at number 61 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Right Place, Wrong Time / I Been Hoodood” by Dr. John peaked at number 64 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Saw a New Morning / My Life Has Been a Song” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shadow Boxer / Planned Obsolescence” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Shambala / Our "B" Side” by Three Dog Night peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Shine A Little Love / Jungle” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be / Alone” by Carly Simon peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Free Electric Band / You Taught Me to Sing The Blues” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Morning After / Midnight Storm” by Maureen McGovern peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Everytime I Think Of You” by The Babys peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Roxanne” by The Police peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “She Believes In Me” by Kenny Rogers peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Agua” by Conquistador peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Angeline (m'n blonde sexmachine)” by Peter en zijn Rockets peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Arizona” by The Buffoons peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Breakfast In America” by Supertramp peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Can The Can” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Getting Closer” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Goin' Home” by The Osmonds peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hacka-Tacka Music” by Baba And Roody peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Honesty” by Billy Joel peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Live And Let Die” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Mammoth” by Kayak peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me” by Slade peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Weekend Love” by Golden Earring peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “1000 punks” by Grisen Skriker peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Born To Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Eva-Lena” by Kvinnaböske Band peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Vad ska du bli?” by Ebba Grön peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Eviva España” by Gro Anita Schønn peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Viva España” by Imca Marina peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Rain Rain Rain” by Simon Butterfly peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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