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- Jethro Tull achieved their first UK No. 1 album with their second studio album, “Stand Up”. The album was their first international hit and reached No. 20 in both the US and Canada.
- Jethro Tull scored their first UK No. 1 album when "Stand Up" reached the top of the chart.
- Jethro Tull reached No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with their sixth studio album, A Passion Play. It was their second album to top the US chart. The album also reached No. 1 in Canada, while reaching No. 16 in the UK. Because of high British taxes, the album was recorded at Château d'Hérouville studio in France on the recommendation of their managers and accountants.
- Jethro Tull performed at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
- Jethro Tull released the album Minstrel in the Gallery, featuring arrangements by David Palmer's string quartet.
- Jethro Tull performed at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario.
- Jethro Tull released the album "A", one of the albums commemorated as part of the musical anniversaries for this day.
- Jethro Tull performed at The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- Jethro Tull released the album Roots to Branches.