In 1970, “Merry Christmas” album by Bing Crosby was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, “Weʹve Only Just Begun” single by Carpenters was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1970, “With A Little Help From My Friends” album by Joe Cocker was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, Cat Stevens released the album “Tea for the Tillerman”
In 1971, Mariner Nine was placed in orbit around Mars, the first manmade spacecraft around another planet.
In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Partners”. Other Articles: Ann-Margret, Cadeʹs County
In 1971, Pink Floyd released the album “Meddle”
In 1971, R.C., “Imagine” by John Lennon Plastic Ono Band peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1971, The number one selling album: “SANTANA III” features “EVERYBODYʹS EVERYTHING.”
In 1971, Three Dog Nightʹs “Old Fashioned Love Song” is released.
In 1971, “Duel,” directed by 24-year-old Steven Spielberg, is tonightʹs ABC “Movie of the Weekend.” Dennis Weaver stars as a traveling salesman terrorized all over the highways and byways of California by truck driver Cary Loffin. The ABC showing is successful enough for it to be released in theaters abroad with a several new scenes and added profanity. It is re-released in U.S. theaters in 1983.
In 1973, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jr. is killed in a highway accident near Hernando, Mississippi. Just several days earlier, the 19-year-old had appeared on TVʹs “Midnight Special” as a drummer in his fatherʹs band. In 1962, the elder Lewisʹ only other son, Steven Allen, drowned in the family swimming pool.
In 1973, Peter, Paul and Maryʹs “In The Wind” LP goes gold.
In 1974, Steve Garvey, who didnʹt lead the league in any offensive category (.312, 21, 111), receives 13 of the 22 first-place votes cast by the BBWAA to win the National League MVP Award, outpointing runner-up Lou Brock, who stole major league record 118 bases and scored 105 runs for the Cardinals. The Dodgersʹ Gold Glove first baseman was pivotal in the teamʹs National League championship.
In 1975, “Minstrel In The Gallery” album by Jethro Tull was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1975, “Whoa Whoa Whoa, Feeeelings.” One of the great lounge lizard songs of all time, “Feelings” by Morris Albert, went gold this day. I remember when “The Gong Show” featured a whole dayʹs slate of acts doing that same song. Somehow, it made this song funnier.
In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dorothy Hamill…the Short and Sassy(tm) look!” Other Articles: Charlieʹs Angels, Tom Bosley.
In 1976, R.C., “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Peter Frampton peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, R.C., “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1976, R.C., “Itʹs Only Love” by ZZ Top peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, R.C., “Tonightʹs The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for eight weeks.
In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: DICK CAVETT; Musical Guest: RY COODER
In 1976, “The Carol Burnett Show”. In this fall-down-funny send-up of Gone With the Wind, titled “Went With the Wind”, Burnett is Starlet OʹHara, all hissy fits and heaving chest. She loves, loves, loves Brashley Wilkes (Tim Conway), until she learns he has just married Melody (Dinah Shore). Then she hates, hates, hates him. Starletʹs tempestuous nature is catnip to Rat Butler (Harvey Korman, in a deft Clark Gable parody). In a delirious compression of Margaret Mitchellʹs sprawling classic, the war is over in a flash, and Rat is coming up the lane to Starletʹs plantation, Terra. Quickly, the raggedy Starlet pulls down the tassled drapes to make an alluring dress, while Rat chats with Sissy about the old days: “I wish this filthy war had never happened. I wish for a time when life was simple and beautiful. I wish I was in the land of cotton. Old times there are not forgotten.” All reminiscing is forgotten when Rat sees Starlet coming down the steps wearing the dress — complete with curtain rods. “That gown is gorgeous,” he gasps. “Thank you,” says Starlet. “I saw it in a window, and I just couldnʹt resist it.”
In 1977, HOT NEW ALBUM “THE STRANGER” from BILLY JOEL includes the GRAMMY winner to-be “JUST THE WAY YOU ARE”
In 1977, Liʹl Abner, Al Cappʹs comic strip institution since 1934, ended what may be the greatest comic strip of all time.
In 1977, Shirley Jones and Marty Ingels, Marriage.
In 1978, A special Amtrak train carrying Mickey Mouse leaves Los Angeles for a five-day trip to New York.
In 1978, “A Retrospective” album by Linda Ronstadt was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “Double Vision” single by Foreigner was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, Former California Governor Ronald Reagan announced in New York his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.
In 1979, On As the World Turns, Barbara Ryan (Colleen Zenk) and Tom Hughes (Tom Tammi) had an awkward encounter.
In 1979, “Born To Be Alive” single by Patrick Hernandez was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1979, “Eddie Money” album by Eddie Money was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, “Great Balls Of Fire” album by Dolly Parton was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1971, "Duel" was released by ABC / Universal Television; Steven Spielberg (director); Richard Matheson (screenplay); Dennis Weaver, Jacqueline Scott, Carey Loftin, Eddie Firestone, Lou Frizzell, Eugene Dynarski, Lucille Benson, Tim Herbert, Charles Seel, Shirley O'Hara, Alexander Lockwood, Amy Douglass, Sweet Dick Whittington, Dale Van Sickel; Action, Thriller; Live Action
In 1974, "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams" was released by Sunn Classic Pictures / Sun International; Richard Friedenberg (director); Lawrence Dobkin (screenplay); Dan Haggerty, Don Shanks, William Woodson, Lisa Jones, Marjorie Harper
In 1974, "The Trial of Billy Jack" was released by Warner Bros. / Taylor-Laughlin; Tom Laughlin (director); Frank Christina, Teresa Christina (screenplay); Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Riley Hall, Sacheen Littlefeather, Bong-Soo Han, Rolling Thunder, William Wellman Jr., Victor Izay, Teresa Kelly, Sara Lane, Geo Anne Sosa, Lynn Baker, Sparky Watt, Gus Greymountain, Michael Bolland, Jack Stanley
In 1975, "Inn of the Damned" was released by Roadshow Entertainment; Terry Bourke (director/screenplay); Judith Anderson, Alex Cord, Michael Craig, Joseph Furst, Tony Bonner, John Meillon, Robert Quilter
In 1976, "Alice, Sweet Alice" was released by Allied Artists / Harristown Funding, Ltd.; Alfred Sole (director/screenplay); Rosemary Ritvo (screenplay); Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Brooke Shields, Jane Lowry, Louisa Horton, Antonino Rocca, Lillian Roth, Patrick Gorman
In 1976, “Breezin'” by George Benson peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Cathedrals” by D.C. LaRue peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Daddy's Little Girl” by Ray Sawyer peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Do You Feel Like We Do” by Peter Frampton peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Full Time Thing (Between Dusk and Dawn)” by Whirlwind peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Give It Up (Turn It Loose)” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Can't Live A Dream” by The Osmonds peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I've Found Someone Of My Own” by Free Movement peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Imagine” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “It's Only Love” by ZZ Top peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Let Me Down Easy” by American Flyer peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Life Is A Carnival” by The Band peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Living It Down” by Freddy Fender peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “My Sweet Summer Suite” by Love Unlimited Orchestra peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Never My Love” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Nice and Nasty” by The Salsoul Orchestra peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rub It In” by Layng Martine peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Someday (I Didn't Want To Have To Be The One)” by Henry Gross peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Things” by Anne Murray peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “What Are You Doing Sunday” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Anything You Want” by John Valenti peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Are You Old Enough” by Mark Lindsay peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Dolly Dagger” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “It's Only Love” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Long Ago and Far Away” by James Taylor peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Only You Know and I Know” by Delaney and Bonnie and Friends peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Rock'n Me” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sahajiya” by Tommy Graham and Friends peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, 🎃 “(Don't Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Brandy” by Scott English peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Coz I Luv You” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Don't Take Away The Music” by Tavares peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gypsy Eyes / Remember” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Can't Live A Dream” by The Osmonds peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “If You Leave Me Now” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lady Love Bug” by Clodagh Rodgers peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love and Affection” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Is A Prima Donna” by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Stoney Ground” by Guys and Dolls peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Superstar / For All We Know” by The Carpenters peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You're My Best Friend” by Don Williams peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gwen (Congratulations)” by Johnny Chester and Jigsaw peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself / Trilogy” by Marcia Hines peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Jailbreak / Running Back” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Jeans On / Sleepy Serena” by David Dundas peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Mississippi / Do It” by Pussycat peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Over The Hills and Far Away / Taking The Long Road Home” by Kevin Johnson peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Should Be Dancing / Subway” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, ✪✪ “Salute To ABBA / Hors d'oeuvre” by Norman Gunston peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1971, ✪✪ “Signs” by The Five Man Electrical Band peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Kiss and Say Goodbye” by The Manhattans peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “No. 1 With A Heartache” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Chanson d'amour” by The Manhattan Transfer peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “De nieuwe dag” by Mieke Telkamp peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Here Comes The Weekend” by Dave Edmunds peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Here We Go” by Catapult peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Here's To You” by Joan Baez peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Het soldaatje (de vier raadsels)” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jij en ik blijven bestaan (de wereld zal toch ooit vergaan)” by Vader Abraham met Zijn Goede Zonen peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Onzichtbare André” by André van Duin peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Spanish Harlem” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Superstar” by The Carpenters peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Turn The Beat Around” by Vicki Sue Robinson peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Waiting For The Sun” by The Doors peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Don't Know Me At All” by Ringo Starr peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Sultana” by Titanic peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Smile” by Pussycat peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Svalutation” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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