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In 1970, “All Things Must Pass” album by George Harrison was released

In 1970, “Pendulum” album by Creedence Clearwater Revival was released

In 1971, On The Edge of Night, Liz (Alberta Grant) received a telegram that said her father, Orin Hillyer, and stepmother, Julie Jamison, had been critically injured in a plane crash.

In 1971, “Hot Rocks” album by The Rolling Stones was released

In 1973, R.C., “Merry X-Mas Everybody” by Slade peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1973, The Pirates of Caribbean ride opened at Disneyland.

In 1974, The horror spoof “Young Frankenstein,” starring Gene Wilder and directed by Mel Brooks, was released by 20th Century Fox.

In 1977, COVER OF ROLLING STONE tenth ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

In 1977, The Who perform a secret concert for longstanding fan club members and Jeff Steinʹs movie cameras at Londonʹs Shepperton Film Studios. The filmed results became part of the film documentary “The Kids Are Alright”.

In 1977, Two days before they are due to appear on American television (NBCʹS “Saturday Night Live”) and to start their first U.S. tour, the Sex Pistols are denied visas to enter the U.S.

In 1978, HOT NEW MOVIES “SUPERMAN” (Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder) and “THE DEER HUNTER” (Robert DeNiro and Meryl Streep)

In 1978, On One Life to Live: Marco Daneʹs body was discovered by Viki in his health club, but was it really Marco, or his twin brother, Doctor Mario Corelli? The truth wouldnʹt come until next year.

In 1978, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Host WOLFMAN JACK with the CRUSADERS, BARBARA MANDRELL, PEABO BRYSON, (Comic) GALLAGHER and a tribute to the BEACH BOYS.

In 1978, “Whoʹs Watching The Kids”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Henry Winkler as The Fonz”. Other Articles: Buck Rogers, Joan Prather

In 1979, R.C., “Another Brick In The Wall” by Pink Floyd peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed ther for five weeks.

In 1979, R.C., “Cruel Shoes” by Steve Martin peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “I Need A Lover” by John Cougar peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Ready For The 80's” by Village People peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Take The Long Way Home” by Supertramp peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, R.C., “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guest: DAVID BOWIE (“TVC-15”, “THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD”, “BOYS KEEP SWINGING”)

In 1970, "There's a Girl in My Soup" was released by Columbia Pictures; Roy Boulting (director); Terence Frisby, Peter Kortner (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Goldie Hawn, Tony Britton, Nicky Henson, Diana Dors, Judy Campbell, John Comer, Gabrielle Drake, Nicola Pagett, Geraldine Sherman, Thorley Walters, Ruth Trouncer, Françoise Pascal, Christopher Cazenove, Raf De La Torre

In 1970, "The Wild Country" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Robert Totten (director); Calvin Clements Jr., Paul Savage (screenplay); Steve Forrest, Vera Miles, Ron Howard, Clint Howard, Dub Taylor, Jack Elam, Frank de Kova, Morgan Woodward, Woodrow Chambliss, Karl Swenson, Mills Watson

In 1974, "Young Frankenstein" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gruskoff/Venture Films / Crossbow Productions, Inc.; Mel Brooks (director/screenplay); Gene Wilder (screenplay); Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Madeline Kahn

In 1975, "Emmanuelle 2" was released by Parafrance Films; Francis Giacobetti (director/screenplay); Bob Elia (screenplay); Sylvia Kristel, Umberto Orsini, Venantino Venantini, Laura Gemser, Catherine Rivet, Frédéric Lagache, Caroline Laurence, Henry Czarniak, Tom Clark

In 1976, "At the Earth's Core" was released by American International Pictures / Amicus Productions; Kevin Connor (director); Milton Subotsky (screenplay); Doug McClure, Peter Cushing, Caroline Munro, Cy Grant, Godfrey James, Keith Barron, Robert Gillespie, Sean Lynch, Helen Gill, Anthony Verner, Michael Crane, Bobby Parr, Andee Cromarty

In 1976, "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" was released by United Artists / Amjo Productions; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Frank Waldman (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Colin Blakely, Leonard Rossiter, Lesley-Anne Down, Burt Kwouk, André Maranne, Michael Robbins, Richard Vernon, Briony McRoberts, Dick Crockett, Byron Kane, Paul Maxwell, Gordon Rollings, Dudley Sutton, John Clive, Damaris Hayman, Deep Roy

In 1976, "Tracks" was released by Trio; Henry Jaglom (director/screenplay); Dennis Hopper, Taryn Power, Dean Stockwell, Topo Swope, Alfred Ryder, Zack Norman, Frank McRae, James Frawley, Sally Kirkland, Michael Emil, Barbara Flood

In 1978, "Oliver's Story" was released by Paramount Pictures; John Korty (director/screenplay); Erich Segal (screenplay); Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Ed Binns, Benson Fong, Charles Haid, Kenneth McMillan, Ray Milland, Josef Sommer, Sully Boyar, Swoosie Kurtz, Meg Mundy, Beatrice Winde; Romance, Drama; Live Action

In 1978, "Superman" was released by Warner Bros. / Dovemead Ltd. / International Film Production; Richard Donner (director); Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton (screenplay); Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Glenn Ford, Trevor Howard, Margot Kidder, Valerie Perrine, Maria Schell, Terence Stamp, Phyllis Thaxter, Susannah York, Jack O'Halloran, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Harry Andrews, Larry Hagman, Rex Reed, Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill, Jeff East, Diane Sherry; Superhero, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Live Action

U.S. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Come Get To This” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Come Live With Me” by Ray Charles peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Corazon” by Carole King peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Half The Way” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Do Believe In You” by Pages peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Need A Lover” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Still Have Dreams” by Richie Furay peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Pretty Lady” by Lighthouse peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ready For The 80's” by Village People peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Roller-Skatin' Mate” by Peaches and Herb peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Take The Long Way Home” by Supertramp peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Most Beautiful Girl” by Charlie Rich peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Who's In The Strawberry Patch With Sally?” by Tony Orlando and Dawn peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You're Only Lonely” by J.D. Souther peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ⏺🤣 “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪✪ “Cruel Shoes” by Steve Martin peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “American Super Hero” by Dickens peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Keep On Truckin'” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Kingston” by Joe Probst peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Let Me Try Again” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 72 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Little People (Une Monde Enchanteur)” by Rob Liddell peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Painted Ladies” by Ian Thomas peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Sorrow” by David Bowie peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Amoureuse” by Kiki Dee peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bomber” by Motörhead peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “I Only Wanna Be With You” by The Tourists peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “It's My House” by The Storm peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Keep On Truckin'” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Music” by Al Hudson peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Off The Wall” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Darts peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Street Life” by Roxy Music peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Union City Blue” by Blondie peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1973, 🎄 “Merry Xmas Everybody” by Slade peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ⏺ “Another Brick In The Wall” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1979, ⏺🤣 “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Beautiful People / Man Crazy” by Australian Crawl peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Boy, Oh Boy / Sensational Buzz” by Racey peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Bright Side Of The Road / Troubadours” by Van Morrison peaked at number 75 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Heartache Tonight / Teenage Jail” by The Eagles peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Like Sister and Brother / The Songs We Used To Sing” by The Drifters peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Love Like A Child / Slowed Down (For Movin' Too Fast)” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Victim Of Love / Strangers” by Elton John peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Who Were You With In The Moonlight / Star Control” by Dollar peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪✪ “Tusk / Never Make Me Cry” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Nothing But Dreams” by Tina Cross peaked at number 47 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “The Part Of Me That Needs You Most” by Exile peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Who Pays The Ferryman?” by Yannis Markopoulos peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1979, ⏺🤣 “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Come On” by New Adventures peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Ease On Down The Road” by Diana Ross and Michael Jackson peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Flashback” by Paul Anka peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Get Up and Boogie” by Freddie James peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Harlem Song” by The Sweepers peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” by Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1973, “One Way Ticket To Anywhere” by The Osmonds peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Please Don't Go” by K.C. and The Sunshine Band peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Rollerball” by Champagne peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Spacer” by Sheila and B. Devotion peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Still” by The Commodores peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Wiggle and A Giggle All Night” by Cory Daye peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Wonderboy” by Babe peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1979, “You Treated Me Wrong” by Maywood peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Angie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Boy Oh Boy” by Racey peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Breakfast In America” by Supertramp peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Der kleine Prinz (Ein Engel, der Sehnsucht heißt)” by Bernd Clüver peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Don't Drop My Love” by Anita Ward peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “I'd Love You To Want Me” by Lobo peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Killing Me Softly (With His Song)” by Roberta Flack peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Message In A Bottle” by The Police peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “Minnie, Minnie” by Mouth and MacNeal Philips peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “My Friend The Wind” by Demis Roussos peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “Nachts, wenn alles schläft” by Howard Carpendale peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, “She's In Love With You” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Ballroom Blitz” by The Sweet peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, ⏺🤣 “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1973, “Legenden om Metzgar” by Benny Borg peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1973, “The Peacemaker” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1970s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1979, “Babe, It's Up To You” by Smokie peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1979, ⏺🤣 “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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