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In 1971, McDonaldʹs commercials couldnʹt tout lower prices, as the burger giant raised the price of its Quarter Pounder from 53 cents to 55 cents — in violation of President Nixonʹs price controls.
In 1972, “Bill Moyersʹ Journal” launches on PBS, requiring Americans to whaddaya call it, oh right…think about…stuff.
In 1972, The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 1,000 level for the first time, ending the day at 1,003.16.
In 1973, Britainʹs Princess Anne married a commoner, Captain Mark Phillips, in Westminster Abbey. However, they divorced in 1992, and Princess Anne re-married.
In 1973, “Piano Man” album by Billy Joel was released
In 1973, “The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle” album by Bruce Springsteen was released
In 1973, The BBWAA unanimously selects Reggie Jackson (.293, 32, 117) as the American Leagueʹs MVP. The 27-year-old right fielder of the World Champion Aʹs, who captured all of the writersʹ 24 first-place votes, easily outdistances Oriole right-hander Jim Palmer (22-9, 2.40) and Royals outfielder Amos Otis (.300, 26, 93), the runners-ups for the honor.
In 1975, Queenʹs “A Night At The Opera” album was released.
In 1976, The satirical comedy-drama “Network,” starring Peter Finch as a deranged TV anchorman who becomes a media sensation, was released by MGM. It also co-starred Faye Dunaway, William Holden, and Beatrice Straight.
In 1977, “News Of The World” album by Queen was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1977, “Out Of The Blue” album by Electric Light Orchestra was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1977, COVER OF NEWSWEEK First Brother BILLY CARTER (holding a can of Billy Beer)
In 1978, “Backless” album by Eric Clapton was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA
In 1978, “Chaka” album by Chaka Khan was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1978, United Artists releases Kenny Rogersʹ album “The Gambler”
In 1979, “Live Rust” album by Neil Young was released
In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter froze Iranian government assets held in American banks, following the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
In 1973, "The Don Is Dead" was released by Universal Pictures; Richard Fleischer (director); Christopher Trumbo, Marvin H. Albert, Michael Butler (screenplay); Anthony Quinn, Frederic Forrest, Robert Forster, Al Lettieri, Angel Tompkins, Charles Cioffi, Barry Russo, Louis Zorich, Ina Balin, Joe Santos, Frank DeKova, Abe Vigoda, Victor Argo, Val Bisoglio, Robert Carricart, Sid Haig, Vic Tayback, Bobby Bass, Dick Crockett, Lee Delano, Nick Dimitri, Bob Hoy, Roland La Starza, Tanya Lemani, George Robotham, Carlos Romero, Ted White; Crime
In 1975, "A Boy and His Dog" was released by LQ/Jaf Productions; L.Q. Jones (director/screenplay); Don Johnson, Susanne Benton, Alvy Moore, Jason Robards, Tim McIntire, Charles McGraw, Hal Baylor, Ron Feinberg, Michael Rupert, Helene Winston, Don Carter, Michael Hershman; Black Comedy; Sci-Fi
In 1976, "Network (New York City and Los Angeles release)" was released by United Artists; Sidney Lumet (director); Paddy Chayefsky (screenplay); Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty, Beatrice Straight, Jordan Charney; Satirical; Black Comedy; Drama
In 1976, "Sybil" was released by NBC / Lorimar Productions; Daniel Petrie (director); Stewart Stern (screenplay); Sally Field, Joanne Woodward, Brad Davis, Martine Bartlett, Penelope Allen, Charles Lane, William Prince, Camila Ashland, Karen Obediear; Psychological
In 1977, "The Turning Point" was released by 20th Century Fox; Herbert Ross (director); Arthur Laurents (screenplay); Shirley MacLaine, Anne Bancroft, Tom Skerritt, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leslie Browne, Martha Scott, James Mitchell, Alexandra Danilova, Lisa Lucas, Philip Saunders, Antoinette Sibley, Marshall Thompson, Starr Danias, Anthony Zerbe, Daniel Levans; Drama; Live Action
In 1978, "Killer of Sheep" was released by Third World Newsreel; Charles Burnett (director/screenplay); Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy, Angela Burnett, Eugene Cherry, Jack Drummond; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "All Quiet on the Western Front" was released by CBS / Norman Rosemont Productions / Marble Arch Productions / ITC Entertainment; Delbert Mann (director); Paul Monash (screenplay); Richard Thomas, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Ian Holm, Patricia Neal, Mark Elliott, Dai Bradley, Dominic Jephcott, Ewan Stewart, Michael Sheard, Mary Miller, Matthew Evans, George Winter, Mark Drewry, Colin Mayes, Katerina Lirova; War, Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "Boardwalk" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation / Stratford Travellers Films; Stephen Verona (director/screenplay); Leigh Chapman (screenplay); Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh, Joe Silver, Eddie Barth, Teri Keane, Eli Mintz, Lillian Roth, Altovise Davis, Merwin Goldsmith, Michael Ayr, Forbesy Russell, Chevi Colton, Rashel Novikoff, Kim Delgado; Drama; Live Action
In 1979, "The Cat and the Canary" was released by Grenadier Films; Radley Metzger (director/screenplay); Honor Blackman, Michael Callan, Edward Fox, Wendy Hiller, Olivia Hussey, Beatrix Lehmann, Carol Lynley, Daniel Massey, Peter McEnery, Wilfrid Hyde-White; Mystery, Horror, Comedy; Live Action
In 1979, "The Silent Scream" was released by American Cinema Releasing / Speculator Productions; Denny Harris (director/screenplay); Ken Wheat, Jim Wheat, Wallace E. Bennett (screenplay); Rebecca Balding, Barbara Steele, Cameron Mitchell, Yvonne De Carlo, Avery Schreiber, John Widelock, Steve Doubet, Brad Rearden, Juli Andelman, Jack Stryker, Thelma Pelish, Tina Tyler, Jason Zahler; Slasher; Live Action
In 1970, “Cry Me A River” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Empty Pages” by Traffic peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fifteen Years Ago” by Conway Twitty peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Am Somebody” by Johnnie Taylor peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Need Help (I Can't Do It Alone)” by Bobby Byrd peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It Don't Matter To Me” by Bread peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Let Me Back In” by Tyrone Davis peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Somebody's Been Sleeping” by 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Stand By Your Man” by Candi Staton peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Sweetheart” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Thank God and Greyhound” by Roy Clark peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “That's The Way I Want Our Love” by Joe Simon peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Deeper and Deeper” by Freda Payne peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It Don't Matter To Me” by Bread peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “It's Only Make Believe” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lucretia MacEvil” by Blood, Sweat and Tears peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lucy” by Crabby Appleton peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Make It Easy On Yourself” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Ugena Za Ulimwengu (Unite The World)” by The Temptations peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “We've Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Young Man” by The Who peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Go North” by Richard Barnes peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “More Good Old Rock and Roll” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “New World In The Morning” by Roger Whittaker peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “San Bernadino” by Christie peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Think About Your Children” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me” by Bobby Sherman peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Lookin' Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1970, “I Won't Stand Between Them” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Montego Bay” by Bobby Bloom peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Send Me A Postcard” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
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