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In 1970, Chely Wright is born in Kansas City, Missouri. She wins the Academy of Country Musicʹs Top New Female award in 1995 and earns a number one hit in 1999 with “Single White Female.” In 2010, she becomes the genreʹs first openly gay artist.
In 1970, Pink Floydʹs “Atomic Heart Mother” became the groupʹs first number-one album in Britain.
In 1971, Homophobic author Philip Wylie dies, at the age of sixty-nine, in Miami. In books like “Generation of Vipers” and “Sons and Daughters of Mom,” Wylie bemoaned morals and coined the term “momism” to decry “the emotional tyranny of women over American men.” He was particularly annoyed by the hippie movement of the 1960s, aka “the girl-haired boys.”
In 1971, Roy Disney dedicates Walt Disney World.
In 1971, The United Nations votes to admit the Peoples Republic of China, expelling nationalist Taiwan.
In 1971, “The Electric Company,” a skit-based childrenʹs program aimed at teaching reading skills, began airing on PBS
In 1972, In NBCʹs TV Crime Drama “Cool Million,” James Farentino stars as private investigator Jefferson Keyes, whoʹs so good, he gets a million bucks every time he takes on a case. Back in '72, a million was real money.
In 1974, The U.S. Air Force successfully fires the first ICBM from a plane.
In 1974, Wings release “Juniorʹs Farm”.
In 1975, One little miscalculation can just ruin your whole day. Take Chuckles the Clown, WJM-TVʹs kiddie-show host. Named grand marshal of the circus parade, he shows up dressed as Peter Peanut, and, as news director Lou Grant (Ed Asner) later explains to his troops, “a rogue elephant tried to shell him.” And so begins “Chuckles Bites the Dust,” unquestionably the best REMembered, most discussed, most supREMely influential episode of all time. Chucklesʹ nutty demise becomes the source of dark jokes for everyone in the office — except somber Mary, who canʹt see the absurdity of the incident, the humor in the clownʹs passing… until the funeral when, in a sublime example of poor timing, it suddenly hits her during the eulogy. Surrounded by stony-faced mourners, striving to maintain proper decorum, squirming for control, trying to cover her giggles with coughs and throat clearings, Mary, finally lets loose. Surprisingly, the preacher encourages her unseemly outburst as something the deceased would have wanted. No sooner does he say, “So go ahead, my dear, laugh for Chuckles,” than Mary breaks down in tears. This unforeseen final twist, and Mooreʹs bravura bipolar performance, make this exquisite episode a sitcom landmark and proof positive that TV can explore a social taboo with sophistication, wit, irreverence, and impeccable good taste.
In 1975, R.C., “It Only Takes A Minute” by Tavares peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, R.C., “They Just Canʹt Stop It (The Games People Play)” by Spinners peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.
In 1975, USSRʹs Venera Ten makes day-side Venus landing.
In 1975, “The Groovie Goolies”, TV Cartoon Show; returned on ABC.
In 1975, THE WHO RELEASE “THE WHO BY NUMBERS” Album is officially released in America, a week after it came out in Britain
In 1975, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: ROB REINER; Musical Guest: JOE COCKER (“WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS”)
In 1976, “A New World Record” album by Electric Light Orchestra was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “Let 'em In” single by Paul McCartney and Wings was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1976, “The Don Ho Show”, TV Variety; debut on ABC daytime.
In 1977, “Mulliganʹs Stew” began airing as a series on NBC (wikipedia also gives September 13). It originally aired as a 90-minute NBC television movie on June 20, 1977.
In 1977, HOT NEW MOVIES “EQUUS” (Richard Burton); “LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR” (Diane Keaton)
In 1978, John Carpenterʹs “Halloween” premiered in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. It starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasance.
In 1978, “I Robot” album by Alan Parsons Project was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Time PaSSageS” (again, the “S”'s are lisped when he sings!) album by Al Stewart was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, "When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (U.K.)" was released by Warner Bros. / Hammer Films; Val Guest (director/screenplay); Victoria Vetri, Robin Hawdon, Patrick Allen, Drewe Henley, Sean Caffrey, Magda Konopka, Imogen Hassall, Patrick Holt, Carol Hawkins
In 1971, "Bleak Moments" was released by Contemporary Films; Mike Leigh (director/screenplay); Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Joolia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell, Donald Sumpter, Liz Smith; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1973, "Five on the Black Hand Side" was released by United Artists; Oscar Williams (director); Charlie L. Russell (screenplay); Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers, Glynn Turman, D'Urville Martin, Dick Anthony Williams, Ja'net Dubois, Carl Franklin, Godfrey Cambridge, Sonny Jim Gaines, Bonnie Banfield
In 1974, "The Klansman" was released by Paramount Pictures; Terence Young (director); Millard Kaufman, Samuel Fuller (screenplay); Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, Cameron Mitchell, O. J. Simpson, Lola Falana, David Huddleston, Linda Evans, Luciana Paluzzi, David Ladd, John Alderson, John Pearce, Virgil Frye, Larry Williams
In 1978, "Comes a Horseman" was released by United Artists; Alan J. Pakula (director); Dennis Lynton Clark (screenplay); James Caan, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, George Grizzard, Richard Farnsworth, Jim Davis, Mark Harmon, Macon McCalman, Basil Hoffman, James Keach, James Kline; Western, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Halloween" was released by Compass International Pictures; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Debra Hill (screenplay); Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, P.J. Soles, Nancy Loomis, Charles Cyphers, Kyle Richards, Brian Andrews, Nancy Stephens, Arthur Malet, Adam Hollander, Sandy Johnson, Peter Griffith, Robert Phalen, Nick Castle, John Michael Graham, Mickey Yablans, Brent Le Page, David Kyle; Slasher; Live Action
In 1978, "Money Movers" was released by Roadshow Entertainment / South Australian Film Corporation; Bruce Beresford (director/screenplay); Terence Donovan, Tony Bonner, Ed Devereaux, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Candy Raymond, Jeanie Drynan, Bryan Brown, Alan Cassell, Gary Files, Ray Marshall, Hu Pryce, Lucky Grills, Frank Wilson, Terry Camilleri, Stuart Littlemore; Crime, Action, Drama; Live Action
In 1975, “Brazil” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Carolina In The Pines” by Michael Murphey peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dear Prudence” by Katfish peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dreaming A Dream” by The Crown Heights Affair peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Everyday I Have To Cry Some” by Arthur Alexander peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Feelings” by Morris Albert peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Get High On You” by Sly Stone peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Go To Pieces” by Cotton, Lloyd and Christian peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “It Only Takes A Minute” by Tavares peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Letting Go” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “More and More” by Carly Simon peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Nothin' Heavy” by The Bellamy Brothers Starring David Bellamy peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Sweet Sticky Thing” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “The Other Woman” by Vicki Lawrence peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “There Goes Another Love Song” by The Outlaws peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Baby Woncha Please Come Home” by Trooper peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Baby You're All I Got” by Andy Kim peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Brazillia Carnival” by Chocolate Boys peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dreaming A Dream” by The Crown Heights Affair peaked at number 70 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Everyday I Have To Cry Some” by Arthur Alexander peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Fame” by David Bowie peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Feelings” by Morris Albert peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hey Radio” by Carl Greaves peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Hold Me, Touch Me” by Octavian peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Holly” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I'm Running After You” by Major Hoople's Boarding House peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rainbows, Pots Of Gold and Moonbeams” by Studebaker Hawk peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Rosanne” by The Guess Who peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Run Joey Run” by David Geddes peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “There Goes Another Love Song” by The Outlaws peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)” by The (Detroit) Spinners peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Tonight Is A Wonderful Time” by April Wine peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Train” by Shooter peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “What The Hell I Got” by Michel Pagliaro peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Yesterday's Music” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪✪ “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin and The Kinshasa Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, ✪✪ “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Don't Play Your Rock and Roll To Me” by Smokie peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I Only Have Eyes For You” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Let's Be Friends” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Letting Go” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “S.O.S.” by ABBA peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Shoes” by Reparata and The Delrons (Reparata) peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “This Will Be” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Dynomite – Part I / Dynomite – Part II” by Tony Camillo's Bazuka peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Mornin' Beautiful / Dance, Rosie, Dance” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 94 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Spinning and Spinning / To A Dream” by Sharon Stewart peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Third-Rate Romance” by The Amazing Rhythm Aces peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1975, “I've Got The Need” by Spooky and Sue peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Perdoname” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Russian Lady” by The Classics peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1975, “Wart' auf mich (Du, wenn ich dich verlier')” by Michael Holm peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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