Elton John became the 1,662nd person to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Elton John's 'Honky Chateau' became his first #1 album in the US, which was a significant turning point in his career.
Elton John's 7th album, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' was released.
Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John for his charitable work.
The most memorable concert of the decade occurred at Wembley Stadium.
Elton John and his entourage flew into Moscow, making him the first western pop star to tour the USSR.
