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In 1970, R.C., “Summertime Blues” by The Who peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.
In 1970, Breaking into the Top Ten: “IN THE SUMMERTIME” (Mungo Jerry); “WAR” (Edwin Starr)
In 1972, “Whodunnit?” was a British television game show that originally aired on ITV as a pilot on this date
In 1974, A team of six in Phoenix, Arizona recorded the longest team trampoline bouncing marathon of 1,248 hours, or 52 days.
In 1978, On General Hospital: Alan and Monica got married.
In 1979, Francis Ford Coppolaʹs “Apocalypse Now” starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest, Sam Bottoms, Dennis Hopper and Larry Fishbure, premiered in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto movie theaters.
In 1973, "Cops and Robbers" was released by United Artists; Aram Avakian (director); Donald E. Westlake (screenplay); Cliff Gorman, Joseph Bologna, Delphi Lawrence, Charlene Dallas, John P. Ryan, Dolph Sweet, Joe Spinell, Shepperd Strudwick, Frances Foster, Walt Gorney, Ellen Holly, Randy Jurgensen, Albert Henderson, Gayle Gorman, George Harris II, James Ferguson; Crime; Comedy
In 1973, "Jesus Christ Superstar" was released by Universal Pictures; Norman Jewison (director/screenplay); Melvyn Bragg (screenplay); Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Kurt Yaghjian, Philip Toubus; Drama; Musical
In 1974, "11 Harrowhouse" was released by 20th Century Fox; Aram Avakian (director); Charles Grodin (screenplay); Charles Grodin, Candice Bergen, James Mason, Trevor Howard, John Gielgud, Helen Cherry, Peter Vaughan, Cyril Shaps, Leon Greene, Jack Watson, Jack Watling, Clive Morton, Larry Cross, John Siddall; Heist; Comedy; Thriller
In 1979, "Apocalypse Now" was released by United Artists / Omni Zoetrope; Francis Ford Coppola (director/screenplay); John Milius (screenplay); Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, Frederic Forrest, Albert Hall, Sam Bottoms, Larry Fishburne, Dennis Hopper, G.D. Spradlin, Jerry Ziesmer, Harrison Ford, Scott Glenn, Colleen Camp, Cynthia Wood, Linda Beatty, Bill Graham, Francis Ford Coppola, Vittorio Storaro, R. Lee Ermey, Michael Herr; Psychological, Epic, War; Live Action
In 1979, "Star Wars (later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) (re-release)" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, David Prowse, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Jack Purvis, Eddie Byrne, Denis Lawson, Garrick Hagon, Don Henderson, Leslie Schofield, Richard LeParmentier, Alex McCrindle, Alfie Curtis, Peter Geddis, Michael Leader, Robert Clarke, Patrick Jordan, Drewe Henley, Jack Klaff, William Hootkins, Angus MacInnes, Jeremy Sinden, Scott Beach, Steve Gawley, Joe Johnston, Grant McCune, Peter Sumner, Graham Ashley, Richard Le Parmentier, David Ankrum, Mark Anthony Austin, Jon Berg, Doug Beswick, Paul Blake, Peter Diamond, Rick McCallum, Lorne Peterson, Shane Rimmer, Malcolm Tierney, Phil Tippett, Larry Ward, Steve 'Spaz' Williams; Action; Adventure; Sci-Fi; Fantasy; Live Action
In 1970, “Everything A Man Could Ever Need” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's So Nice” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Mill Valley” by Miss Abrams With The Strawberry Point 3rd Grade Class peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something” by Booker T. and The M.G.'s peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Wigwam” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “El Senica” by Torontos peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Everything A Man Could Ever Need” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lay A Little Lovin' On Me” by Robin McNamara peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make It With You” by Bread peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “My Marie” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Paper Mache” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sunshine” by The Archies peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, 😉🤣 “Summertime Blues” by The Who peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Natural Sinner” by FairWeather peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Something” by Shirley Bassey peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Puppet Man” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Take To The Mountains” by Richard Barnes peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “American Woman” by The Guess Who peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Annabella” by The Soulful Dynamics peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Das Wunder bist du” by Peter Alexander peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Er hat ein knallrotes Gummiboot” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Can See, But You Don't Know” by The Equals peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lavoro e amore” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Up Around The Bend” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.
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