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In 1971, “Upstairs, Downstairs” began airing in the United Kingdom on ITV
In 1973, The day after “Shaft” makes its debut on ABC, James McEachin stars as black detective Harry Tenafly on NBC. The difference? “Tenafly” is not quite so cool — heʹs a family man — and he lives and works in Los Angeles. The result? The same — “Tenafly,” like“ Shaft,” will be canceled the following August.
In 1973, Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, accused of accepting bribes, pleaded no contest to one count of federal income tax evasion, and resigned his office. He was fined $10,000, the 1973 price of a pyramid, and placed on three years probation. John Denver sang a short song about him.
In 1974, COVER OF ROLLING STONE Comics RICHARD PRYOR and LILY TOMLIN
In 1974, Wolverine, one of the most iconic mutants in Marvel Comics, made his first brief appearance in “Incredible Hulk #180” on October 10, 1974. He would go on to become a major figure in the X-Men series and one of Marvel’s most beloved characters. (Source: Today in Nerd History/Love Thy Nerd)
In 1976, Clevelandʹs defensive end Joe “Turkey” Jones bounces Steelersʹ QB Terry Bradshaw on his head at the Stadium, and the Brownsʹ QB David Mays comes off the bench to rally the Browns to a 18-16 win.
In 1976, Greeceʹs 98-year-old Dimitrion Yordanidis became the oldest man to compete in a marathon; he finished in seven hours 33 minutes.
In 1976, The Who and the Grateful Dead play the second of two back-to-back shows at Oakland Stadium for Bill Grahamʹs Days on the Green series. Neither of the shows sell out.
In 1977, Joe Namath played the last game of his National Football League (NFL) career.
In 1978, President Carter signed a bill authorizing the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin; this went down in history as one of the dumbest money ideas ever because it looked and felt too much like a quarter.
In 1978, Steve Perry joined Journey.
In 1978, Vocalist Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry of Aerosmith were injured during a concert by the group in Philadelphia when an over-excited fan threw a powerful cherry bomb on stage. From then on, the group performs from behind a cyclone fence.
In 1978, “Boogie Oogie Oogie” single by A Taste Of Honey was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Children Of Sanchez” album by Chuck Mangione was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “Infinity” album by Journey was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Mixed Emotions” album by Exile was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “Pieces Of Eight” album by Styx was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Van Halen” album by Van Halen was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, It was declared Fleetwood Mac day in Los Angeles where a gold star was unveiled on Hollywood Boulevard to commemorate the groupsʹ success. In a related story, fast food fans declared this day “Big Mac Day” as they went to Mickey Dʹs.
In 1979, The motion picture “The Rose,” starring starring Bette Midler and Kris Kristofferson, premieres in Los Angeles. The film is loosely based on the life of singer Janis Joplin.
In 1974, "The Cars That Ate Paris (Australia)" was released by British Empire Films / Australian Film Development Corporation / Royce Smeal Film Productions / Salt Pan Films; Peter Weir (director/screenplay); John Meillon, Terry Camilleri, Chris Haywood, Bruce Spence, Max Gillies, Edward Howell, Max Phipps, Melissa Jaffer, Kevin Miles, Rick Scully, Peter Armstrong, Joe Burrow, Deryck Barnes, Jack Ellerton
In 1975, "Lisztomania" was released by Warner Bros. / Goodtimes Enterprises / Visual Programme Systems Ltd.; Ken Russell (director/screenplay); Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas, Ringo Starr, Rick Wakeman, John Justin, Fiona Lewis, Little Nell, David English, Imogen Claire, Anulka Dziubinska, Murray Melvin, Andrew Faulds, Kenneth Colley, Veronica Quilligan, Andy Reilly, Rikki Howard, David Corti, Lucy Willers, Felicity Devonshire, Otto Diamant
In 1975, "Royal Flash" was released by 20th Century Fox / Two Roads Productions; Richard Lester (director); George MacDonald Fraser (screenplay); Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates, Florinda Bolkan, Oliver Reed, Tom Bell, Joss Ackland, Lionel Jeffries, Alastair Sim, Michael Hordern, Britt Ekland, Christopher Cazenove, Henry Cooper
In 1975, "Shivers (Canada)" was released by Cinépix Film Properties / CFDC; David Cronenberg (director/screenplay); Paul Hampton, Joe Silver, Lynn Lowry, Barbara Steele, Vlasta Vrána, Alan Migicovsky, Susan Petrie, Ronald Mlodzik, Barry Boldero, Camil Ducharme, Hanka Posnanska, Wally Martin, Silvie Debois
In 1970, “Listen Here” by Brian Auger and Trinity peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Long, Long Time” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up On The Roof” by Laura Nyro peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Greenwood, Mississippi” by Little Richard peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Holy Man” by Diane Kolby peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Stop (Wait A Minute)” by Copper Penny peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Where Are You Going To My Love” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Yankee Lady” by Jessie Winchester peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Years May Come, Years May Go” by The Irish Rovers peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everything A Man Could Ever Need” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “How Can I Be Sure” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Montego Bay” by Freddie Notes and The Rudies peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Yellow River” by Christie peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Hi-De-Ho” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Huilen is voor jou te laat” by Corry and De Rekels peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” by Iron Butterfly peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “The Way The Music Goes” by The Shuffles peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by The MASH peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Long As I Can See The Light” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, ✪✪ “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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