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The 70's Datebook for October 21

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In 1971, Mick and Biana Jagger welcome their daughter Jade to the world. She is born in the Belvedere Nursing Home in Paris.

In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carroll OʹConnor and Cloris Leachman”. Other Articles: Lee Majors, The Rookies

In 1972, R.C., “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, Seventeen years after writing and recording the first of his many rock and roll classics, Chuck Berry gets his first U.S. number one pop hit with “My Ding-a-Ling.” Itʹs a singalong novelty song derived from grade-school level private parts jokes.

In 1972, “Man of La Mancha” closes at Beaumont Theater New York City after 140 performances.

In 1975, Elton John stepped onto the Hollywood Walk Of Fame with a star in his name. Police are forced to block off streets because of the crowd. No word if Valerie Bertinelli was among the crowd.

In 1976, Keith Moon plays his last North American show with the Who as he and the band wrap-up an extensive year of touring at Torontoʹs Maple Leaf Garden.

In 1976, Led Zeppelinʹs “The Song Remains the Same” movie debuts in New York.

In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host ELVIN BISHOP (“FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE”), plus VAN MORRISON (“DOMINO”), ELO (“TELEPHONE LINE”), KC and THE SUNSHINE BAND, THIN LIZZY, CRYSTAL GAYLE, RONNIE McDOWELL.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of WKRP in Cincinnatti”. Other Articles: Erika Slezak, Back-Yard Satellites.

In 1978, On “Saturday Night Live,” Connie Coneheadʹs date arrives, and itʹs host Frank Zappa, who has a hard time not laughing his way through the sketch.

In 1978, R.C., “Listen To Her Heart” by Tom Petty peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Right Down The Line” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: FRANK ZAPPA (“DANCIN' FOOL”)

In 1978, “Rescue From Gilliganʹs Island” aired as part two on NBC.

In 1979, Chicago Bulls guard Sam Smith scores the first four-point play in NBA history during a 113-111 loss to the Bucks at Milwaukee.

In 1979, HOT NEW ALBUM “THE LONG RUN” from the EAGLES also includes “HEARTACHE TONIGHT” and “I CANʹT TELL YOU WHY”

In 1970, "Little Fauss and Big Halsy" was released by Paramount Pictures / Alfran Productions; Sidney J. Furie (director); Charles K. Eastman (screenplay); Robert Redford, Michael J. Pollard, Lauren Hutton, Noah Beery Jr., Lucille Benson, Linda Gaye Scott, Ray Ballard, Erin O'Reilly, Benjamin Archibek

In 1972, "Lady Sings the Blues" was released by Paramount Pictures / Motown Productions; Sidney J. Furie (director); Suzanne de Passe, Chris Clark, Terence McCloy (screenplay); Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan, Paul Hampton, Sid Melton, Virginia Capers, Yvonne Fair, Isabel Sanford, Jester Hairston, Lynn Hamilton, Robert Gordy, Paulene Myers, Scatman Crothers, Ned Glass, Milton Selzer, Norman Bartold, Clay Tanner, Bert Kramer, George Wyner, Larry Duran, Darlene Conley, Jayne Kennedy, Victor Morosco, Harry Caesar

In 1973, "Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Gilbert Cates (director); Stewart Stern (screenplay); Joanne Woodward, Martin Balsam, Sylvia Sidney, Tresa Hughes, Dori Brenner, Nancy Andrews, Minerva Pious, Ron Rickards, Win Forman, Peter Marklin, Sol Frieder, Helen Ludlam, Grant Code, Gaetano Lisi, Lee Jackson

In 1977, "Damnation Alley" was released by 20th Century Fox; Jack Smight (director); Alan Sharp, Lukas Heller (screenplay); Jan-Michael Vincent, George Peppard, Dominique Sanda, Paul Winfield, Jackie Earle Haley, Kip Niven, Mark L. Taylor, Robert Donner, Murray Hamilton; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1977, "Ruby" was released by Dimension Pictures; Curtis Harrington (director); George Edwards, Steve Krantz, Barry Schneider (screenplay); Piper Laurie, Stuart Whitman, Roger Davis, Janit Baldwin, Paul Kent, Len Lesser, Fred Kohler Jr., Michael Alldredge, Sal Vecchio, Crystin Sinclaire, Jack Perkins, Eddy Donno, Rory Stevens, Kip Gillespie, Mary Margaret Robinson; Horror; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “A Lonely Man” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “A Piece Of Paper” by Gladstone peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Almost Like Being In Love” by Michael Johnson peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Dance, Dance, Dance” by The New Seekers peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Dinah Flo” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Don't Hide Your Love” by Cher peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ease On Down The Road” by Michael Jackson and Diana Ross peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Get On The Good Foot” by James Brown peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hot Shot” by Karen Young peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It's The Way Nature Planned It” by The Four Tops peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Listen To Her Heart” by Tom Petty peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Right Down The Line” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Slaughter” by Billy Preston peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Take Me I'm Yours” by Michael Henderson peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Mosquito” by The Doors peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tight Rope” by Leon Russell peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Toast To The Fool” by The Dramatics peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “City Of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Colorado” by Danny Hollen peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Come Together” by Aerosmith peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Cora Mae” by Ronnie Hawkins peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Dream No. 2” by Ken Tobias peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Holding On (When Love Is Gone)” by L.T.D. peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It's The Way Nature Planned It” by The Four Tops peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lady Eleanor” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lights” by Journey peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Listen To Her Heart” by Tom Petty peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Is In The Air” by John Paul Young peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Midnight Rider / Woman To Woman” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Money Back Guarantee” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “One More Chance” by Ocean peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rock Me Baby” by David Cassidy peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “What Would I Do” by Skylark peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Why” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Should Do It” by Peter Brown With Betty Wright peaked at number 93 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “You Wear It Well” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Blame It On The Boogie” by Mick Jackson peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Coming Home” by Marshall Hain peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Donna” by 10cc peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Elmo James” by Chairmen Of The Board peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hard Road” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lucky Stars” by Dean Friedman peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mexican Girl” by Smokie peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Middle Of The Night” by Brotherhood Of Man peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “One For You, One For Me” by La Bionda peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rasputin” by Boney M. peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Sweet Talkin' Woman” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by The Partridge Family peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dancing In The City / Take My Number” by Marshall Hain peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Davy's On The Road Again / Bouillabaisse” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Let It Get To You / Can't Face The Music” by Darryl Cotton peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Heyken's Second Serenade” by The Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Slow Dancer / You” by Rita Coolidge peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “So Tough (re-recording)” by Johnny O'Keefe peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Vinnie and The V'8's (EP)” by Vinnie and The V8's peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wait Until Midnight / Down At The Vortex” by Yellow Dog peaked at number 74 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪✪ “Popcorn” by Hot Butter peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “An Everlasting Love” by Andy Gibb peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Boogie Oogie Oogie” by A Taste Of Honey peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Summer Nights” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Grease” by Frankie Valli peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Love America” by Patrick Juvet peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I'm Gonna Love You Too” by Blondie peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just The Way You Are” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Oh What A Circus” by David Essex peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “On The Strip” by Paul Nicholas peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sugar Me” by Lynsey De Paul peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Watch Me” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Who Was It?” by Hurricane Smith peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪✪ “I Put A Spell On You” by Dee Dee [NL] peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Automatic Lover” by Dee D. Jackson peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Dancing In The City” by Marshall Hain peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Follow You Follow Me” by Genesis peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Love Machine” by Supermax peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “One For You, One For Me” by La Bionda peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Still The Same” by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Race Is On” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Jeg gi'kke opp” by Jahn Teigen peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪✪ “Tom Dooley” by Peter, Sue and Marc peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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