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In 1971, Frank Zappaʹs experimental film “200 Motels” opens in the U.S.
In 1971, THE PREMIERE OF “200 MOTELS” FRANK ZAPPAʹs movie includes a cameo appearance from RINGO STARR
In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Jan, the Only Child”, Jan wishes she were an only child and her brothers and sisters try to oblige, Jan complains that she has no privacy and no identity because of the other children. They first try being extra nice, and when that doesnʹt work they decide to exclude her from their activities.
In 1973, David Essexʹs “Rock On” is released.
In 1973, R.C., “Keep On Truckin' (part 1)” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1973, The number one selling album: “GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD” from ELTON JOHN (also includes “SATURDAY NIGHTʹS ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING” and the original version of “CANDLE IN THE WIND”)
In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “ELDORADO” from E-L-O includes “CANʹT GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD”
In 1974, HOT NEW ALBUM “ITʹS ONLY ROCK ʹN ROLL” from the ROLLING STONES also includes their remake of “AINʹT TOO PROUD TO BEG”
In 1974, “Lenny”, the story of Lenny Bruce, starring Dustin Hoffman and Valerie Perrine premiered at the Cineman One.
In 1975, Angola becomes independent of Portugal in the midst of a civil war.
In 1975, Chevy Chase on Weekend Update: The United States…hold it…The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution equating Zionism with racism. Black entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., a convert to Judaism, was quoted as saying: “What a breakthrough! Now, finally, I can hate myself!” The world body repealed the resolution in December 1991.
In 1975, “That N---erʹs Crazy” album by Richard Pryor was released
In 1975, “Zuma” album by Neil Young was released
In 1976, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers began their first major tour, opening for KISS.
In 1977, On Guiding Light, the elevator system at Cedars Hospital went down. Nurses, including Rita Stapleton (Lenore Kasdorf) and Katie Parker (Denise Pence), took the stairs at the end of their shift. Unknown to them, Georgene Granger (Delphi Harrington) took her place on the stairwell and shoved Rita forward. In slow motion, Rita fell down the stairs. Katie tried to break her fall, but failed.
In 1977, The Major Indoor Soccer League was officially organized in New York City.
In 1978, Larry Holmes knocked out Alfred Evangelista in the seventh round to retain the WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas.
In 1978, The Clash released their second album, “Give 'Em Enough Rope,” which was produced by Blue Oyster Cultʹs manager, Sandy Pearlman, in England on CBS Records. It will soon be their first U.S. album release on Epic Records.
In 1978, The Coorsʹ Silver Bullet can is born.
In 1978, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts DARYL HALL and JOHN OATES plus NICK GILDER (“HOT CHILD IN THE CITY”), ALICE COOPER, HEART
In 1978, “Crystal Ball” album by Styx was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “Skynyrdʹs First And…Last” album by Lynyrd Skynyrd was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “You Had To Be There” album by Jimmy Buffett was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “The Bee Gees”. Other Articles: Benson, Elizabeth Montgomery.
In 1979, R.C., “Dim All The Lights” by Donna Summer peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Good Girls Donʹt” by The Knack peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, R.C., “Heartache Tonight” by Eagles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1979, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: TOM PETTY (“REFUGEE”, “DONʹT DO ME LIKE THAT”)
In 1979, “Hot Hero Sandwich”, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.
In 1979, “The Genius,” Ray Charles enters the soul singles chart for only the second time this year with “Just Because,” which will peak at #69 in five weeks on the chart. His only other entry will be with the LP “Ainʹt it So,” which enters the soul LP charts in two weeks and peaks at #59.
In 1971, "Jennifer on My Mind" was released by United Artists / Bernard Schwartz Productions / Joseph M. Schenck Productions; Noel Black (director); Erich Segal (screenplay); Michael Brandon, Tippy Walker, Steve Vinovich, Chuck McCann, Peter Bonerz, Renée Taylor, Robert De Niro, Allan F. Nicholls, Barry Bostwick, Jeff Conaway, Lou Gilbert, Bruce Kornbluth; Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "The Children of Sanchez" was released by Lone Star Pictures; Hall Bartlett (director/screenplay); Cesare Zavattini (screenplay); Anthony Quinn, Dolores del Rio, Katy Jurado, Lupita Ferrer, Lucia Mendez, Josefina Echanove, Patricia Reyes Spindola, Stathis Giallelis; Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Paradise Alley" was released by Universal Pictures / Force Ten Productions Inc.; Sylvester Stallone (director/screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Conway, Anne Archer, Joe Spinell, Armand Assante, Lee Canalito, Terry Funk, Frank McRae, Joyce Ingalls, Tom Waits, Aimee Eccles, John Cherry Monks Jr., Frank Stallone, Ted DiBiase; Sports, Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "The Thirty Nine Steps" was released by The Rank Organisation; Don Sharp (director); Michael Robson (screenplay); Robert Powell, David Warner, Eric Porter, Karen Dotrice, John Mills, George Baker, Ronald Pickup, Donald Pickering, Timothy West, Miles Anderson, Andrew Keir, Robert Flemyng, William Squire, Paul McDowell, David Collings, John Normington, John Welsh, Edward de Souza, Tony Steedman, John Grieve, Donald Bisset, Joan Henley, Prentis Hancock, James Garbutt, Robert Gillespie, Paul Jerricho, Michael Bilton, Derek Anders, Oliver Maguire, Leo Dolan, Artro Morris, Raymond Young; Thriller; Live Action
In 1978, "Unfriended the Mystery" was released by unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown
In 1973, “All I Know” by Art Garfunkel peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Check It Out” by Tavares peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Dim All The Lights” by Donna Summer peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Ecstasy” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Friends” by Bette Midler peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Good Girls Don't” by The Knack peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Heartache Tonight” by The Eagles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I Know A Heartache When I See One” by Jennifer Warnes peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “I'm Coming Home” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “If I Were Only A Child Again” by Curtis Mayfield peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “In The Stone” by Earth, Wind And Fire peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Keep On Truckin'” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Little Girl Gone” by Donna Fargo peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Pow Wow” by Cory Daye peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Street Life” by The Crusaders With Randy Crawford peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Summer (The First Time)” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Who Listens To The Radio?” by The Sports peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Why Me?” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You're In Good Hands” by Jermaine Jackson peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Do-Do” by Flag peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Give Me Love / Canada” by Bill King peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Good Girls Don't” by The Knack peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “I'm A Camera” by Marc Jordan peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Knockin' On Heaven's Door” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Liza” by Joey Gregorash peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Love Is Coming” by Foot In Coldwater peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Run Buddy Run” by Doucette peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Show Some Emotion” by Cooper Brothers peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Summer (The First Time)” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Survive” by Harlequin peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'” by Stephanie Mills peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1973, “You Got Me Anyway” by Sutherland Brothers And Quiver peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Baby Blue” by Dusty Springfield peaked at number 61 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Bird Song” by Lene Lovich peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “By Your Side” by Peters And Lee peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Can't Get Enough Of Your Love” by Darts peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dreamboat” by Limmie And The Family Cookin' peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Dyna-Mite” by Mud peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” by ABBA peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now” by Viola Wills peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Goodbye Stranger” by Supertramp peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “If You Remember Me” by Chris Thompson And Night peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Jealousy” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Let Me In” by The Osmonds peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Luton Airport” by Cats U.K. peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Never 'Ad Nothin'” by Angelic Upstarts peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Nunc Dimittis” by Paul Phoenix peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “She's In Love With You” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “This Flight Tonight” by Nazareth peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Top Of The World” by The Carpenters peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “You've Got My Number” by The Undertones peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Crazy Dreams / Johnny The Rocker” by Swanee peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Genghis Khan / Desert Land” by Genghis Khan peaked at number 86 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Get It Right Next Time / It's Gonna Be A Long Night” by Gerry Rafferty peaked at number 90 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Girls Talk / Bad Is Bad” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gotta Go Home / El Lute” by Boney M. peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Half-Breed / Melody” by Cher peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Little Sister / I Think It's Going To Work Out Fine” by Ry Cooder peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Good Girls Don't” by The Knack peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Lost In Love” by Air Supply peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Der kleine Prinz (Ein Engel, der Sehnsucht heißt)” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Every Day Hurts” by Sad Café peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Goodbye Stranger” by Supertramp peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Knock On Wood” by Amii Stewart peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Message In A Bottle” by The Police peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “My Forbidden Lover” by Chic peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “My Friend Stan” by Slade peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Street Life” by The Crusaders With Randy Crawford peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Strut Your Funky Stuff” by Frantique peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1973, “Top Of The World” by The Carpenters peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “We Belong To The Night” by Ellen Foley peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1979, “Aline” by Christophe peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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