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The 70's Datebook for August 17

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In 1973, Willie Mays hits the 660th-and last-home run of his major league career off Don Gullett of Cincinnati.

In 1973, “Enter The Dragon” starring Bruce Lee in the chopsocky classic opened at several New York theaters.

In 1974, R.C., “Makin' The Best Of A Bad Situation” by Dick Feller peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “When Will I See You Again” by Three Degrees peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1977, Leslie Charleson debuted as Monica in General Hospital, replacing Patsy Rahn in the role. Monica's pairing with Alan Quartermaine ranked 20th on our 50 Greatest Soap Couples list in 2012. Charleson has earned four Daytime Emmy nominations for her work on GH and is the longest-running actor on the show today (Denise Alexander, Genie Francis and Kin Shriner started before her but have all come and gone multiple times over the years). Prior to joining GH, Charleson starred as Iris on Love is a Many Splendored Thing (1967-1970), Alice in As the World Turns (1966), and Pam on A Flame in the Wind (1965)

In 1977, “Star Wars (soundtrack)” album by John Williams was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1979, HBO became available in the Los Angeles area.

In 1979, Monty Pythonʹs “Life of Brian” premieres.

In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL WOLFMAN JACK hosts a British Rock salute featuring ROD STWART, FLEETWOOD MAC (“GO YOUR OWN WAY”), ELO (“DO YA”), ELTON JOHN, QUEEN (“SOMEBODY TO LOVE”)

In 1979, “MY SHARONA” THE KNACK have one of the biggest hits of the week, with a guitar-driven rocker that lead singer DOUG FIEGER admitted was strongly influenced by the British invasion sound of the 60s. His group recorded it virtually live in the studio, with just a few overdubs. This simplicity also proved economical: the song cost just $18,000 to record.

In 1971, "Cry Uncle!" was released by Troma Entertainment; John G. Avildsen (director/screenplay); David Odell, Allen Garfield (screenplay); Allen Garfield, Debbi Morgan, Paul Sorvino, Ray Barron, Mel Stewart, Jackson Beck, Lloyd Kaufman, Madeleine Le Roux, Devin Goldenberg, David Kirk, Pamela Gruen, Sean Walsh, Maureen Byrnes, Nancy Salmon, Bruce Pecheur; Comedy, Crime, Mystery; Live Action

In 1977, "That Obscure Object of Desire" was released by Greenwich Film Productions / Les Films Galaxie / InCine / GEF-CCFC; Luis Buñuel (director/screenplay); Jean-Claude Carrière (screenplay); Fernando Rey, Carole Bouquet, Ángela Molina, Julien Bertheau, André Weber, Milena Vukotic; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "Monty Python's Life of Brian" was released by Cinema International Corporation / HandMade Films / Python (Monty) Pictures / Orion Pictures; Terry Jones (director); Monty Python (screenplay); Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terence Bayler, Carol Cleveland, Charles McKeown, Kenneth Colley, Neil Innes, John Young, Gwen Taylor, Sue Jones-Davies, Chris Langham, Andrew MacLachlan, Bernard McKenna, Randy Feelgood, George Harrison, Charles Knode, Spike Milligan; Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "My Brilliant Career" was released by GUO Film Distributors / The New South Wales Film Corporation / Margaret Fink Productions; Gillian Armstrong (director); Eleanor Witcombe (screenplay); Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb, Max Cullen, Aileen Britton, Peter Whitford, Patricia Kennedy, Alan Hopgood, Julia Blake, David Franklin, Gordon Piper, Simone Buchanan, Marion Shad, Aaron Wood, Sue Davies; Period, Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "The Prisoner of Zenda" was released by Universal Pictures / The Mirisch Corporation; Richard Quine (director); Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Lynne Frederick, Lionel Jeffries, Elke Sommer, Gregory Sierra, Simon Williams, Jeremy Kemp, Catherine Schell, Stuart Wilson, John Laurie, Graham Stark; Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Rich Kids" was released by United Artists; Robert M. Young (director); Judith Ross (screenplay); Trini Alvarado, Jeremy Levy, Kathryn Walker, John Lithgow, Terry Kiser, David Selby, Roberta Maxwell, Paul Dooley, Beatrice Winde, Irene Worth; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "The Seduction of Joe Tynan" was released by Universal Pictures; Jerry Schatzberg (director); Alan Alda (screenplay); Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Melvyn Douglas, Charles Kimbrough, Carrie Nye, Michael Higgins, Blanche Baker, Maureen Anderman, Robert Christian, Maurice Copeland, Marian Hailey, Chris Arnold, John Badila, Lu Elrod; Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, ✪ “Makin' The Best Of A Bad Situation” by Dick Feller peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, ✪ “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Captain Howdy” by Simon Stokes peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Don't Knock My Love” by Marvin Gaye With Diana Ross peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Happiness Is Just Around The Bend” by Main Ingredient peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Kalimba Story” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “My Thang” by James Brown peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Man That Turned My Mama On” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Walk On” by Neil Young peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “You Turned My World Around” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, ✪ “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Between Her Goodbye And My Hello” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Believe” by Songbird peaked at number 75 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Kalimba Story” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Long Long Way” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The American Girl” by Rick Springfield peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, ✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “It's All Up To You” by Jim Capaldi peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “It's Only Rock And Roll (But I Like It)” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Miss Hit And Run” by Barry Blue peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Rock The Boat” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)” by Diana Ross And Marvin Gaye peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby)” by Wizzard peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Your Baby Ain't Your Baby Anymore” by Paul Da Vinci peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Angel Face / You Wouldn't Leave Me, Would You?” by The Glitter Band peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Daybreak / Down” by Nilsson peaked at number 85 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Diamond Dogs / Holy Holy” by David Bowie peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Doctor's Orders / It's Only When You're Feeling Lonely” by Sunny peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Evie (Part 1) / Evie (Parts 2 And 3)” by Stevie Wright peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “I Only Have Eyes For You / Gonna Make It” by Marcie Jones peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Rikki Don't Lose That Number / Any Major Dude Will Tell You” by Steely Dan peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Shang-a-Lang / Are You Ready For That Rock And Roll” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Tell Me A Lie / Stay Where You Are” by Sami Jo peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “Papa Was A Poor Man” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Rock Your Baby” by George McCrae peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Rocket” by Mud peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “A Mensch möcht i bleibn” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Be My Day” by The Cats peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Hampelmann” by Peter Cornelius peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Red Dress” by Alvin Stardust peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1974, “Sugar Baby Love” by The Rubettes peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1974, “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1974, “T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” by MFSB Featuring The Three Degrees peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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