- 1971 – “Rainy Days and Mondays” by the Carpenters was the #1 song for a second week on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- 1971 – American blues rock band, Grand Funk Railroad smashed the record held by The Beatles when they sold out New York’s Shea Stadium in 72 hours.
- 1971 – Paul McCartney’s second solo album ‘Ram’ started a two-week run at No.1 on the UK chart. Featuring the US No.1 single ‘Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey’.
- 1974 – Patti Smith recorded her first song. It was her version of “Hey Joe.”
- 1976 – Canadian singer J.J. Barrie was at No.1 in the UK with the single ‘No Charge’. It made J.J. a One Hit Wonder.
- 1976 – “Shop Around” by the Captain & Tennille reached #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- 1978 – Joe Walsh released the single “Life’s Been Good”.
- 1978 – Barry Manilow released the single “Copacabana”.
- 1983 – During a 48-date North American tour U2 played at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver. The show was recorded and released as ‘U2 Live At Red Rocks: Under A Blood Red Sky.’
- 1988 – The Pet Shop Boys played their debut live show when they appeared at London’s Piccadilly Theatre as part of an Anti Section 28 Benefit concert.
- 1993 – Janet Jackson debuted at #1 on the album chart with Janet.
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