70s Daily Dose
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Celebrating the 1970’s - the people, music, movies, TV, sports and pop culture that defined the decade! #1970s #70s
On July 23, 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” began its second run as the number one album in the US. It would stay in the top spot for 19 straight weeks and 28 weeks in total. #FleetwoodMac
On July 23, 1977, Barry Manilow had the number one single on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Looks Like We Made It.
On July 23, 1971, Hasbro's Playskool introduced the first Weebles.
It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and…
On July 22, 1977, Elvis Costello released his debut studio album, “My Aim Is True”. It would reach number 32 and is certified platinum.
On July 22, 1974, Stevie Wonder released his seventeenth studio album, “Fulfillingness’ First Finale”. It was his first album to reach number one and would win three Grammy Awards. #StevieWonder
Happy 78th birthday to the great Don Henley who was born on this day in 1947. #DonHenley
On July 21, 1971, Black Sabbath released their third studio album, “Master of Reality”. It would peak at number 8 and is certified double platinum. #BlackSabbath
Remembering the great Robin Williams on what would have been his 74th birthday. #RobinWilliams
Happy 78th birthday to the great Carlos Santana who was born on this day in 1947. #CarlosSantana
On July 20, 1973, Mott the Hoople released their sixth studio album, “Mott”.
Remembering the legendary Bruce Lee who passed away on this day in 1973. He was only 32 years old. #BruceLee
Remembering the great Allen Collins on what would have been his 73rd birthday. #AllenCollins
Happy 78th birthday to the legendary Brian May who was born on this day in 1947. #BrianMay
On July 18, 1970, Willie Mays became the 10th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits. #WillieMays
Happy 76th birthday to the legendary Geezer Butler who was born on this day in 1949. #GeezerButler
On July 16, 1977, “Barry Manilow Live” took over the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, interrupting what would have been a 27-week run for Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours”.
On July 15, 1978, “Some Girls” by The Rolling Stones began a two-week run as the number one album in the US. #TheRollingStones
