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In 1970, On Days of our Lives, the Hortons celebrated Thanksgiving. "Bless this food, and give us the courage and strength to live to the fullest of all the Days of our Lives that lie ahead of us," said patriarch Tom Horton (Macdonald Carey).
In 1971, HOT NEW ALBUM “LED ZEPPELIN IV” features “STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN”
In 1971, R.C., “Baby Iʹm-A-Want You” by Bread peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1972, Pierre Trudeau forms Canadian government.
In 1972, “Itʹs A Beautiful Day” album by Itʹs A Beautiful Day was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1973, President Nixon signs the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973, allowing enforced oil and gasoline conservation measures.
In 1973, The U.S. Senate voted 92-to-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who had resigned.
In 1974, Another novelty song became a number one hit as Carl Douglasʹ “Kung Fu Fighting” hit gold status on this date; Douglas later attempted a follow-up with “Dance the Kung Fu.”
In 1974, Elton Johnʹs “Greatest Hits” album became his fourth condecutive United Kingdom number one album.
In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul of Starsky and Hutch”. Other Articles: Rhoda, George C. Scott
In 1976, On “Saturday Night Live,” writer/genius Michael OʹDonoghue tells host Jodie Foster a “Least-Loved Bedtime Tale”: “The Little Train That Died.”
In 1976, Queenʹs “Somebody To Love” was released.
In 1976, R.C., “The Best Disco In Town” by The Ritchie Family peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.
In 1976, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “The Bob Newhart Show” (CBS): Jerry comes into a great deal of money — enough, Bob fears, to turn him into an idle, beer-guzzling busybody. Jerry: Peter Bonerz. Emily: Suzanne Pleshette. Junior Harrison: John Randolph. Shorty: Howard Morris.
In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: JODIE FOSTER; Musical Guest: BRIAN WILSON (“GOOD VIBRATIONS”, “BACK HOME”, “LOVE IS A WOMAN”)
In 1977, Gary Trudeauʹs characters ponder the state of the civil rights movements of the Sixties and Seventies in “A Doonesbury Special” on NBC. The half hour animated film, co-written and directed with John and Faith Hubley is not only nominated for an Academy Award but also wins the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
In 1977, HOT NEW ALBUM “OUT OF THE BLUE” from E-L-O includes “TURN TO STONE”
In 1977, The film “Saturday Night Fever” opened in U.S. theaters and made a superstar of John Travolta, the former star of TVʹs “Welcome Back, Kotter.” The filmʹs soundtrack album, by the Bee Gees and others, sold more than eleven million copies.
In 1977, “Comedy with Music (Victor Borge)” closes at Imperial, New York, after 66 performances.
In 1978, CBS launches a slightly more serious version of “Welcome Back Kotter” with Ken Howard as ex-pro basketball player turned high school coach Ken Reeves AKA “The White Shadow.”
In 1976, "Network" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1977, "The Hobbit" was released by Rankin/Bass / Topcraft / ABC Video Enterprises; Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass (directors); Romeo Muller (screenplay); Orson Bean, Richard Boone, Hans Conried, John Huston, Otto Preminger, Cyril Ritchard, Brother Theodore, Paul Frees, Jack DeLeon, Don Messick, John Stephenson, Glenn Yarbrough, Thurl Ravenscroft; Musical; Animation
In 1971, “Do I Love You” by Paul Anka peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Dog Eat Dog” by Ted Nugent peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Dolly Dagger” by Jimi Hendrix peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Help Wanted” by The Hudson Brothers peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I Want To Pay You Back” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Just To Be Close To You” by The Commodores peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lisa Listen To Me” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lookin' Back” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “One Tin Soldier (The Legend Of Billy Jack)” by Coven peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Rock Steady” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “She's All I Got” by Freddie North peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “The Best Disco In Town” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by Deodato peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Till” by Tom Jones peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Two Divided By Love” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Ought To Be Havin' Fun” by Tower Of Power peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Butterfly” by Danyel Gérard peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Easy Loving” by Freddie Hart peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gimme Some Lovin'” by Traffic peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'd Love To Change The World” by Ten Years After peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “I'm A Man” by Chicago peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Imagine” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “It's Only Love” by ZZ Top peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Lisa Listen To Me” by Blood, Sweat And Tears peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Oh Lord” by Morse Code Transmission peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Peace Train” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “The Fez” by Steely Dan peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “To A Place Near The River” by Marty Butler peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves” by Cher peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Jeepster” by T. Rex peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Lost In France” by Bonnie Tyler peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Rock'n Me” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Say You Love Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “So Sad The Song” by Gladys Knight And The Pips peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Surrender” by Diana Ross peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Teenage Depression” by Eddie And The Hotrods peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Riders On The Storm” by The Doors peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Sad Rock And Roll / Hot Cookie” by Ray Burgess peaked at number 92 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “The Price Of Love / Extended Play (EP)” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Rose (Can I Share A Bed With You)” by Toni Williams peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Ain't No Sunshine” by Bill Withers peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Besame mucho” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Empty Words” by Monica And The Voices Of Freedom peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Goodbye Forever” by Paul Brett's Sage peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “I'll Meet You At Midnight” by Smokie peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Love Hit Me” by J. Vincent Edwards peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Mary Madonna” by Sandra And Andres peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “People Got To Be Free” by Husky peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Since I Met You Baby” by Oscar Harris peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1971, “Wild Night” by Van Morrison peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Lost Angels” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1976, “Le rêve” by Ricky King peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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