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In 1971, Unmanned Soviet space capsule sends back radio and television signals from Mars.
In 1972, COVER OF ROLLING STONE CARLOS SANTANA
In 1972, Thru December 19; Apollo 17, the sixth and last U.S. moon mission, blasted off from Cape Canaveral. Flight Commander Eugene Cernan was the last man on the moon. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Jack Schmitt left a commemorative plaque on the lunar surface as they left. Funny, now they can make coffee without caffiene, but NASA can no longer put a man on the moon.
In 1973, ABCʹS “IN CONCERT” Appearing: TOWER OF POWER, STORIES (“BROTHER LOUIE”), JOE WALSH, BONNIE BRAMLETT, CHEECH and CHONG (“SISTER MARY ELEPHANT”)
In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Elopement”, The Brady clan thinks Alice is planning to elope with Sam, the butcher, Marcia and Jan overhear Alice discussing elopement with Sam and pass their discovery along to the family. Carol begins searching for a replacement housekeeper to allow Alice a weekʹs honeymoon, and the whole family gets involved in planning a surprise wedding reception for the “bride-to-be.”
In 1973, Today on the neverending soap opera, As Fleetwood Mac Turns, a year of trouble starts of Fleetwood Mac. Their manager, Clifford Davis, claims ownership of the bandʹs name and assembles a bogus Fleetwood Mac, which he puts out on tour.
In 1973, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts FOUR TOPS (“I CANʹT HELP MYSELF”, “KEEPER OF THE CASTLE”) welcome DR. HOOK (“COVER OF ROLLING STONE”), MOTT THE HOOPLE, TODD RUNDGREN
In 1973, “Band On The Run” album by Paul McCartney and Wings was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1974, Linda Ronstadtʹs “Youʹre No Good” was released.
In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Michael Landon of Little House on the Prarie”. Other Articles: Marilyn Monroe, Planet of Apes
In 1974, R.C., “Black Lassie (Featuring Johnny Stash)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Willie And The Hand Jive” by Eric Clapton peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.
In 1974, R.C., “Youʹre The First, My Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.
In 1976, THOUGH EDITED, NOTE NATURE: “Bicentennial N***er” album by Richard Pryor was certified Gold by the RIAA (aye, D.T., I cannot allow the use of such offensive language on your web pages. Editor Scott.)
In 1976, “Silver Streak” starring Gene Wilder, Jill Clayburgh, and Richard Pryor, premiered at a theater in the U.S.A.
In 1977, “Bay City Rollers/greatest Hits” album by Bay City Rollers was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, “Le Freak” single by Chic was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Steely Danʹs Greatest Hits” album by Steely Dan was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “The Best Of Earth, Wind and Fire — Vol. I” album by Earth, Wind and Fire was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1979, On As the World Turns, Bennett (Doug Higgins) stormed off at the night-before-the-wedding dinner while Lisa (Eileen Fulton) and Bob (Don Hastings) were dancing. Later at The Willows, Lisa discovered a woman passed out on the floor.
In 1979, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Highlights: BETTE MIDLER performing songs from her movie “THE ROSE”; plus BONNIE POINTER, DOC SEVERINSEN
In 1979, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. The sci-fi franchiseʹs cinematic debut will gross a record 17 million in its first week of release.
In 1977, "Fellini's Casanova" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1979, "Love and Bullets" was released by Associated Film Distribution / ITC Entertainment; Stuart Rosenberg (director); Wendell Mayes, John Melson (screenplay); Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Rod Steiger, Henry Silva, Strother Martin, Bradford Dillman, Michael V. Gazzo, Paul Koslo, Val Avery, Sam Chew Jr., Billy Gray, Jerome Thor, Joseph Roman, Albert Salmi, John Hallam, Sidney Kean, Lorraine Chase; Action, Crime; Live Action
In 1979, "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was released by Paramount Pictures; Robert Wise (director); Harold Livingston (screenplay); William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins, Grace Lee Whitney, David Gautreaux, Mark Lenard; Sci-Fi; Live Action
In 1979, "Wise Blood" was released by New Line Cinema; John Huston (director); Benedict Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald (screenplay); Brad Dourif, Ned Beatty, Harry Dean Stanton, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Mary Nell Santacroce, John Huston, William Hickey, J.L. Parker, Marvin Sapp, Betty Lou Groover; Black Comedy, Drama; Live Action
In 1974, “I'll Be Your Everything” by Percy Sledge peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock and Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life)” by Terry Jacks peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sexy Ida” by Ike and Tina Turner peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Shoe Shoe Shine” by Dynamic Superiors peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Someday” by Dave Loggins peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Whatever You Got, I Want” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Woman To Woman” by Shirley Brown peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You and I” by Johnny Bristol peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ⏺🤣 “Black Lassie (Featuring Johnny Stash)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ✪✪ “Willie and The Hand Jive” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Build A Tower” by Susan Jacks peaked at number 56 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Candy Baby” by Strongheart peaked at number 90 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Diana” by Don Goodwin peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Early Morning Love” by Sammy Johns peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Everlasting Love” by Carl Carlton peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “I've Got The Music In Me” by The Kiki Dee Band peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “La La Peace Song” by Al Wilson peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Long Gone” by Debbie Fleming peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Nobody” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Ramona” by The Stampeders peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rockin' Soul” by Jimi Lane peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, ⏺🤣 “Evil Boll-Weevil” by Grand Canyon peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Juke Box Jive” by The Rubettes peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Tell Him” by Hello peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “You're The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart” by The Trammps peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, ⏺ “Dance The Kung Fu” by Carl Douglas peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Good Morning (How Are You?) / We Will Never Change” by Moir Sisters peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Hang On In There Baby / Take Care Of You For Me” by Johnny Bristol peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Jazzman / You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine” by Carole King peaked at number 56 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Nothing From Nothing / My Soul Is A Witness” by Billy Preston peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rock Me Gently / Rock Me Gently (Part Two)” by Andy Kim peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Honey Bee” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Kaap'ren varen” by Fungus peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Pazza idea” by Patty Pravo peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Rockin' Soul” by The Hues Corporation peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sing A Song Of Love” by The George Baker Selection peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1974, “Sokkies stoppen, schoentjes poetsen, dasjes goed en kijk goed uit” by Nico Haak en de Paniekzaaiers peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
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