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In 1970, “NBC Nightly News” debuts.
In 1971, Paul McCartney formed a new band called Wings, his first group since the Beatles. Joining McCartney in the group were Denny Laine, formerly of The Moody Blues, Denny Seilwell and McCartneyʹs wife, Linda.
In 1971, Ringo Starr received a gold record by the RIAA for “It Donʹt Come Easy.” He wrote the tune himself.
In 1971, The yearling Secretariat was shod on his front feet for the first time and transferred to the Meadow training center for breaking.
In 1972, The U.S. Senate ratified the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union. (The U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the treaty in 2002.)
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Taped at UCLA: EAGLES (“TEQUILA SUNRISE”, “WITCHY WOMAN”); JIM CROCE (“I GOT A NAME”, “RAPID ROY”); MADRILL, MIKE BLOOMFIELD, DR. JOHN
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host AL GREEN (“LETʹS STAY TOGETHER”, “TIRED OF BEING ALONE”) welcomes BOBBY WOMACK, STYLISTICS (“STONE IN LOVE WITH YOU”), LIVINGSTONE TAYLOR, FOGHAT
In 1974, Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter and drummer Jim Hodder quit Steely Dan. Baxter joins The Doobie Brothers.
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Emergency: Kevin Tighe and Randolph Mantooth”
In 1974, R.C., “Kung Fu” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Old Home Filler-Up An' Keep On-A-Truckin' Cafe” by C.W. McCall peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Rikki Donʹt Lose That Number” by Steely Dan peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Shot The Sheriff”, by Eric Clapton entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1975, Sometime this month, Atari released their home version of the innovative video game, “Pong”.
In 1977, Radio Shack issued a press release introducing TRS-80 computer, 25 existed, within weeks thousands were ordered. The TRS-80, which was developed by Tandy Corporation for less than $150,000, was unveiled at New Yorkʹs Warwick Hotel. It is widely recognized as the first completely assembled computer and the first affordable computer available at retail. Sold through Radio Shack stores, the $599.95 system featured a black-and-white-monitor, cassette tape storage, 4KB of RAM (expandable to 52K) and a Z80 eight-bit 1.77MHz processor.
In 1977, “The Kallikaks” began airing on NBC. Another name you can't really pronounce and would be off the schedule shortly.
In 1977, “The Spy Who Loved Me” James Bond flick was released in theaters.
In 1978, On Another World, Susan threw Liz (Irene Dailey) out when she harped on Olive and Dan.
In 1978, “The Harvey Korman Show”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.
In 1979, HOT NEW MOVIES “DRACULA” (Frank Langella); “THE MUPPET MOVIE”; “JUST YOU AND ME KID” (George Burns, Brooke Shields); “MOONRAKER” (Roger Moore); “THE IN-LAWS” (Peter Falk, Alan Arkin); “THE AMITYVILLE HORROR”
In 1979, Johnny Carson was saluted this day. The “Tonight Show” host graced the cover of the Burbank, California, telephone directory. You know youʹve made it when you make the cover of the phone book. Just wait until David Tanny gets a cover on a telephone book someday!
In 1979, “Get The Knack” album by The Knack was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, “North Dallas Forty” starring Nick Nolte premiered in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, “Welcome Back, Kotter”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.
In 1977, "Brothers" was released by Warner Bros. / Edward Lewis Productions / Soho Productions; Arthur Barron (director); Bernie Casey, Vonetta McGee, Ron O'Neal, John Lehne, Stu Gilliam, Renny Roker, Owen Pace, Dwan Smith, Martin St. Judge, Al Turner, Samantha Harper, Carl M. Craig, Sam Nudell, Jim Swoopes, Dick Yarmy, Charles Ricardo Brown, Susan Barrister, Alphonso Williams, Oliver Fletcher, Sidney Galanty, Joseph Havener, Cynthia Songé, Mercedes Alberti, John Zaremba, Robert Cortes; Biography, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Piranha" was released by New World Pictures / Piranha Productions; Joe Dante (director); John Sayles (screenplay); Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Kevin McCarthy, Keenan Wynn, Dick Miller, Barbara Steele, Belinda Balaski, Melody Thomas Scott, Bruce Gordon, Barry Brown, Paul Bartel, Richard Deacon, John Sayles, Shannon Collins, Shawn Nelson; Horror, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "The Concorde ... Airport '79" was released by Universal Pictures; David Lowell Rich (director); Eric Roth (screenplay); Alain Delon, Susan Blakely, Robert Wagner, Eddie Albert, Bibi Andersson, Charo, Sybil Danning, John Davidson, Monica Lewis, Andrea Marcovicci, Mercedes McCambridge, Martha Raye, Avery Schreiber, Cicely Tyson, Jimmie Walker, David Warner, George Kennedy, Sylvia Kristel, Pierre Jalbert, Nicolas Coster, Robin Gammell, Ed Begley Jr., Jon Cedar, Macon McCalman, Kathleen Maguire, Stacy Heather Tolkin, Marneen Fields, Harry Shearer; Action, Drama, Thriller, Disaster; Live Action
In 1979, "More American Graffiti" was released by Universal Pictures / Lucasfilm; Bill L. Norton (director/screenplay); Paul Le Mat, Cindy Williams, Candy Clark, Charles Martin Smith, Mackenzie Phillips, Bo Hopkins, Ron Howard, Anna Bjorn, Scott Glenn, Mary Kay Place, Wolfman Jack, Richard Bradford, Harrison Ford, James Houghton, Manuel Padilla, Jr., Will Seltzer, Jon Gries, Delroy Lindo, Rosanna Arquette, Naomi Judd, Steve Evans, Wayne Coy, John Lansing, Monica Tenner, Carol-Ann Williams, Tom Baker; Coming-of-Age, Comedy; Live Action
In 1974, “If You Talk In Your Sleep” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kung Fu” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rikki Don't Lose That Number” by Steely Dan peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “That's Not How It Goes” by Bloodstone peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ballero” by War peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “How Do You Feel The Morning After” by Millie Jackson peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Talk In Your Sleep” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “It Might As Well Rain Until September” by Gary And Dave peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Radar Love” by Golden Earring peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “This Heart” by Gene Redding peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “What's Your Name?” by Andy Williams (Andy And David Williams) peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Worse Comes To Worst” by Billy Joel peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Born With A Smile On My Face” by Stephanie de Sykes peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I Found Sunshine” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “She's A Winner” by The Intruders peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tonight” by The Rubettes peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Pure Love / Love The Second Time Around” by Ronnie Milsap peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “School Love / Hi Cool Woman” by Barry Blue peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Slipstream / Jungle Jiver” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “The Shang-a-Lang Song / Will You Stop That” by Ruby Pearl And The Dreamboats peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Die Sonne geht auf” by Freddy Breck peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “If You Go Away” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “In Old Mexico” by Nick MacKenzie peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock The Boat” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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