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The 70's Datebook for August 9

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In 1972, 08 x 09 = 72

In 1973, "Lord, Mr. Ford" by Jerry Reed was at #1 on the Country chart, Reed's second of three #1's. "Lord, Mr. Ford" is a satire on the social, cultural and economic influence the automobile has had on the American public. The lyrics bemoan the fact that a seemingly simple invention to assist mankind has instead brought nothing but grief.

In 1974, At noon on this day, President Richard M. Nixon formally resigned as president of the United States becoming the first person in the history of the country to resign the top political office in the land. Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the nationʹs 38th chief executive.

In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts SLY and THE FAMILY STONE plus ROGER McGUINN, ELVIN BISHOP GROUP, LITTLE FEAT, HENRY GROSS

In 1974, “The Night Chicago Died” single by Paper Lace was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, R.C., “Jive' Talkin'” by Bee Gees peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Midnight Blue” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Please Mr. Please” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “The Rockford Files” by Mike Post peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, The rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive disbanded. The group had gold singles “Takin' Care of Business” and “You Ainʹt Seen Nothing Yet.”

In 1978, “The Carol Burnett Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS after eleven years.

In 1971, "The Mephisto Waltz" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Wendkos (director); Ben Maddow (screenplay); Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Pamelyn Ferdin, Curd Jürgens, Curt Lowens, Lilyan Chauvin, Khigh Dhiegh, Alberto Morin, Berry Kroeger, Terrence Scammell, Antoinette Bower, Walter Brooke, Frank Campanella, Harry Carter, George DeNormand, Marta Kristen, Ethelreda Leopold, Anabel Shaw; Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Live Action

In 1972, "Snoopy, Come Home" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪ “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “(Call Me Your) Anything Man” by Bobby Moore And The Rhythm Aces peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Honey Trippin'” by The Mystic Moods peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Jive Talkin'” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Just A Little Bit Of You” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Look At Me (I'm In Love)” by The Moments peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Midnight Blue” by Melissa Manchester peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Mornin' Beautiful” by Tony Orlando And Dawn peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Please Mr. Please” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rock And Roll Runaway” by Ace peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Slippery When Wet” by The Commodores peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Waterfall” by Carly Simon peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Bluebird” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Disco Queen” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Forever Came Today” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I'm On Fire” by The Dwight Twilley Band peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “It's All Down To Goodnight Vienna” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Just A Little Bit Of You” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams In My Arms)” by Al Green peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Please Mr. Please” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Round And Round” by Octavian peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Slippery When Wet” by The Commodores peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “When You're Up You're Up” by Bond peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Barbados” by Typically Tropical peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Write The Songs” by David Cassidy peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” by Linda Lewis peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “New York City” by T. Rex peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “One Night” by Mud peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Why Can't We Be Friends? / In Mazatlan” by War peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Anytime (I'll Be There) / The Hurt Doesn't Go Away” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Fox On The Run / Miss Demeanour” by The Sweet peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Get Dancin' / Get Dancin' (Part 2)” by Disco Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes Featuring Sir Monti Rock III peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Don't Love You But I Think I Like You / That's A Fact” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Love Where Are You Now? / Begin The Beguine” by Barry Crocker peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rak Off, Normie! / Norman (as Maureen Elker And Normie)” by Maureen Elkner peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sparrow Song / Every Road Leads Back To You” by The Seekers peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “T-R-O-U-B-L-E / Mr. Songman” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Rak-off Normie” by Maureen Elkner And Normie peaked at number 30 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rockin' Chair” by Gwen McCrae peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Ballad Of Robbie Muldoon” by Gray Bartlett And Brendan Dugan peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You Brought The Woman Out Of Me” by Evie Sands peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Ach, Heinrich (Heute abend gehn wir zu Kaminski auf den Ball)” by Emily And Tom peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Action” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Jive Talkin'” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “One Of These Nights” by The Eagles peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ramaya” by Afric Simone peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sandy” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Fame” by David Bowie peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I'm Not In Love” by 10cc peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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