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The 70's Datebook for August 19

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In 1970, nothing happened?

In 1971, COVER OF ROLLING STONE: KEITH RICHARDS

In 1972, R.C., “Happy” by Rolling Stones peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Starman” by David Bowie peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Why Canʹt We Be Friends” single by War was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1976, President Gerald Ford won the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City.

In 1977, Actor and comedian Groucho Marx died. Probably the most popular of the Marx Brothers, whose films include “A Night at the Opera” and “A Day at the Races.”

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Sports on TV”. Other Articles: Irving Berlin, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs

In 1971, "Clay Pigeon" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Tracom; Lane Slate, Tom Stern (directors); Ronald Buck, Jack Gross Jr., Buddy Ruskin (screenplay); Tom Stern, Telly Savalas, Robert Vaughn, John Marley, Burgess Meredith, Ivan Dixon, Jeff Corey, Marilyn Akin, Marlene Clark, Belinda Palmer, Mario Alcalde, Peter Lawford; Action, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker" was released by 20th Century Fox; Lawrence Turman (director); Lorenzo Semple Jr. (screenplay); Richard Benjamin, Joanna Shimkus, Elizabeth Ashley, Adam West, Patricia Barry, Tiffany Bolling, Ed Prentiss, William Forrest, Alma Beltran, Norman Leavitt, Ron Masak, Bob Hastings, Johnny Scott Lee, Bill McConnell; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Alabama Wild Man” by Jerry Reed peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Starman” by David Bowie peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “A Simple Man” by Lobo peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Down On Me” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Happy” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “He's An Indian Cowboy In The Rodeo” by Buffy Sainte-Marie peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Could Never Be Happy Without You” by The Emotions peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'm Coming Home” by Stories peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “If I Were A Carpenter” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's Really You” by The Tarney-Spencer Band peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Melissa (Sweet)” by The Allman Brothers Band peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “On The Strip” by Paul Nicholas peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Summer Sun” by Jamestown Massacre peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A.” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “When You Say Love” by Sonny And Cher peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Bad Side Of The Moon” by April Wine peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Play With My Heart” by Toulouse peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hold Her Tight” by The Osmonds peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Can't Wait Any Longer” by Bill Anderson peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Need To Know” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I've Had Enough” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jesus Please Don't Save Me” by Murray McLauchlan peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Jesus” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Last Dance” by Donna Summer peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “My Guy” by Petula Clark peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Never Let Her Slip Away” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sealed With A Kiss” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Some Sing Some Dance” by Pagliaro peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “5-7-0-5” by City Boy peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Anthem” by The New Seekers peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Baby Stop Crying” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Come Back And Finish What You Started” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Don't Need To Tell Her” by Lurkers peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Northern Lights” by Renaissance peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Privilege” by The Patti Smith Group peaked at number 72 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rainin' Through My Sunshine” by The Real Thing peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Run To Me” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Silver Machine” by Hawkwind peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Slow Train To Paradise” by Tavares peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Three Times A Lady” by The Commodores peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Walk With Me Talk With Me Darling” by The Four Tops peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Watch Me” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Working On A Building Of Love” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Mary Had A Little Lamb / Little Woman Love” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “The Redback On The Toilet Seat” by Slim Newton peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Automatic Lover / Didn't Think You'd Do It” by Dee D. Jackson peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every Kinda People / Keep In Touch” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 82 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Need A Lover / Born Reckless” by Johnny Cougar peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I've Had Enough / Deliver Your Children” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 99 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Jolene / Changes” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Metal Guru” by T. Rex peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You / Faraway Eyes” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rosita / Mama's Coat” by George Baker peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Words Are Not Enough / Up To No Good” by Jon English peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Airport” by The Motors peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Bluer Than Blue” by Michael Johnson peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Every Kinda People” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Which Way Is Up” by Stargard peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Pop Corn” by The Pop-Corn Makers peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Arabian Affair” by The Abdul Hassan Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ik heb m'n wagen volgeladen” by Henk Wijngaard peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ik heb vandaag de zon besteld” by Mieke peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “In The Mood” by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rivers Of Babylon” by The Melodians peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tommy” by Focus peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Wait For The Sun” by Bolland And Bolland peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Know I Love You (Tu sais je t'aime)” by Shake peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Beautiful Sunday” by Daniel Boone peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Let's Dance” by The Cats peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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