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The 70's Datebook for October 28

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In 1971, England becomes sixth nation to have a satellite, Prospero, a Black Knight One satellite carried by a Black Arrow rocket and launched from Woomera, Australia, in orbit.

In 1971, John and Yoko record “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” in New York City.

In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Charlie Brown Special”. Other Articles: Julie Andrews, Jacqueline Scott

In 1972, R.C., “Burning Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Midnight Rider” by Joe Cocker peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “The City Of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, The United States Council for World Affairs announces that itʹs adopting the Who song, “Join Together” as its official theme.

In 1974, COVER OF TIME Mary Tyler Moore and Valerie Harper (TVʹs Funny Girls)

In 1974, “Rhodaʹs Wedding” For the nuptials of Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper), all her friends from Minneapolis come to town — Mary, Lou, Murray, and the rest. And 51 million viewers turn up, too, by far the largest audience this Mary Tyler Moore Show spin-off ever attracted. But Phyllis forgets to pick up the bride to take her to the ceremony in the Bronx. So plucky Rhoda, already dressed in her gown and veil, does what any determined New Yorker would do. She runs out in the street and tries to hail a cab. And when that fails, Rhoda hops the subway to her momʹs house. Here comes the bride on the D train!

In 1975, Boxer Georges Carpentier dies. Carpentier lost a fourth round TKO at the hands of Jack Dempsey in the first million dollar gate.

In 1975, On Ryan's Hope, Delia (Ilene Kristen) intensified her efforts to make trouble for Frank. After Mary (Kate Mulgrew) found out that Delia destroyed the campaign headquarters, Delia convinced Mary that she wanted only good to come out of the campaign for Frank.

In 1977, A bootleg version of the Sex Pistolʹs “Never Mind the Bollocks, Hereʹs the Sex Pistols,” appeared two weeks before the album was due out in stores. It was called “Spunk.”

In 1978, On Dallas, Lucy Ewing (Charlene Tilton) ran away from home and hooked up with bad seed Willie Gust (Greg Evigan).

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Mork and Mindy”. Other Articles: VCRs, Dummy Distaste

In 1978, R.C., “Greased Lightning” by John Travolta peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Hot Child In The City” by Nick Gilder peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Reminiscing” by Little River Band peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Whenever I Call You Friend” by Kenny Loggins peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Baggy Pants and the Nitwits”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1978, “The Krofft Superstar Hour”, TV Childrens; last aired on NBC. It aired on ABC for two years as “The Krofft Supershow” before it moved to NBC, but sans the spirit that gave it the ratings with a bad retread of H.R. Pufinstuf among other stuff.

In 1979, “The Associates”, an underrated TV Comedy that deserved to run longer, last aired on ABC.

In 1977, "Valentino" was released by United Artists; Ken Russell (director/screenplay); Mardik Martin (screenplay); Rudolf Nureyev, Leslie Caron, Michelle Phillips, Carol Kane, Felicity Kendal, Seymour Cassel, Huntz Hall, Alfred Marks, David de Keyser, Linda Thorson, Leland Palmer, Lindsay Kemp, Peter Vaughan, Penelope Milford, Emily Bolton, Anthony Dowell, William Hootkins, Don Fellows, John Justin, Anton Diffring, Jennie Linden, Dudley Sutton; Biography; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 1972, “Can't You Hear The Song” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “City Of New Orleans” by Arlo Guthrie peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Don't Ever Be Lonely” by Cornelius Brothers And Sister Rose peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “From The Beginning” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Get Back” by Billy Preston peaked at number 86 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hot Child In The City” by Nick Gilder peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Will Still Love You” by Stonebolt peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'll Make You Music” by Beverly Bremers peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mellow Lovin'” by Judy Cheeks peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Midnight Rider” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Reminiscing” by Little River Band peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Runnin' Back To Saskatoon” by The Guess Who peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “So Young, So Bad” by Starz peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Took The Last Train” by David Gates peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Whenever I Call You "Friend"” by Kenny Loggins Featuring Stevie Nicks peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Why” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Louie Louie” by John Belushi peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Almost Like Being In Love” by Michael Johnson peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Back In The U.S.A.” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Crazy Feelin'” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Down And Losing” by Bob Ruzicka peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Drop Your Guns” by April Wine peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Everybody Plays The Fool” by Main Ingredient peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's A Laugh” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Josie” by Steely Dan peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Let It Rain” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “London Town” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Reminiscing” by Little River Band peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Right Down The Line” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “She's Always A Woman” by Billy Joel peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Slaughter” by Billy Preston peaked at number 63 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Took The Last Train” by David Gates peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Who Are You” by The Who peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Needed Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “Elected!” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “America” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Backstabbers” by The O'Jays peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Look Back” by Peter Tosh peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Fool (If You Think It's Over)” by Chris Rea peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson And The Stone Canyon Band peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Get It While You Can” by Olympic Runners peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Get On Up Get On Down” by Roy Ayers peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “In A Broken Dream” by Python Lee Jackson With Rod Stewart peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “MacArthur Park” by Donna Summer peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Neon Lights” by Kraftwerk peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “One For You, One For Me” by Jonathan King peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Talking In Your Sleep” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Thank You For Being A Friend” by Andrew Gold peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Guitar Man” by Bread peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “There Are More Questions Than Answers” by Johnny Nash peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Back In The U.S.A. / White Rhythm And Blues” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Black Is Black / Black Is Black” by Belle Epoque peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)” by Looking Glass peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Deep Inside Of Me / Every Step Of The Way” by John St. Peeters peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Look Back / The Journey” by Boston peaked at number 51 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Forever Autumn / The Fighting Machine” by Jeff Wayne Featuring Justin Hayward / War Of The Worlds Featuring Justin Hayward peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “One Day At A Time / Yellow Ribbon Tree” by The Hawking Brothers peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Boy From New York City / Bones” by Darts peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Back In The U.S.A.” by Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Got To Get You Into My Life” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just What I Needed” by The Cars peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Needed Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Again And Again” by Status Quo peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Comes A Time” by Neil Young peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hé schat (weet je dat?)” by Theo And Marjan peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Swimming Into Deep Water” by Don Rosenbaum peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “To Make My Life Beautiful” by Alex Harvey (U.S.) peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, “Hello-A” by Mouth And MacNeal Philips peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Matrimony” by Gilbert O'Sullivan peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Rasputin” by Boney M. peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Again And Again” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mama Leone” by Bino peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Mexican Girl” by Smokie peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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