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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 2

Last Updated 01-16-2024

🎵Dick Feller -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1943 N.S.
Songwriter, Musician, Country Singer
Song Titles: The Credit Card Song

🎵Christine Lavin -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1952 N.S.
Folk Singer
Song Titles: Sensitive New Age Guys

🎨✍🎭Lynda Barry -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1956
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Author (m), Actress
Misc: Ernie Pook's Comeek
Book Titles: The Good Times

🎭🎮Gabrielle Carteris -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1961 N.S.
Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
Names/Places: MN:Anne
Misc: SAG-AFTRA President 2016-
TV Shows: "Beverly Hills, 90210" (as Andrea Zuckerman-Vasquez, also on BH90210), Gabrielle (hostess), My Alibi
Movie Titles: Raising Cain, Meet Wally Sparks, The Toy Warrior
Video Games: Minority Report: Everybody Runs, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Spider-Man 3, Bionic Commando

🎭🎮🎵🎸🏆Tia Carrere -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1967
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Rock and Roll Singer, Model
Names/Places: b. in Honolulu; RN:Althea Janairo
Misc: some give b. 1966
TV Shows: Lilo and Stitch: The Series, Duck Dodgers, Relic Hunter
Movie Titles: Wayne's World (series as as babe-acious), Lilo and Stitch (series), Instant Karma, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Rising Sun, Stitch! The Movie, Aloha Scooby-Doo
Video Games: Saints Row

🎭🎵Renée Elise Goldsberry -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1971 N.S.
Actress, Songwriter, Singer
Arts Titles: PL: Hamilton;
TV Shows: Ally McBeal (singer)
Movie Titles: Sisters, All About You

🎭Charlie McWade -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1974
Actor
TV Shows: Third Watch (as Steve Gusler), CollegeHumor Originals
Movie Titles: Road Trip

🎭Dax Shepard -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1975
Movie Actor
TV Shows: Parenthood (as Crosby Braverman)
Movie Titles: Let's Go to Prison, Without a Paddle, Employee of the Month

🎭Erica Hubbard -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1979 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Let's Stay Together, The Replacements, Lincoln Heights
Movie Titles: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, A Cinderella Story

🎭Anthony Carrigan -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.1/2/1983 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Gotham, Barry, The Flash
Movie Titles: Parenthood

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🎵Jen "Loopy" Smith -- b.1/2/????
Radio Disc Jock

🎨Frederick Burr Opper -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/2/1857 d.8/28/1937 (80)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Happy Hooligan

🎭Howard Caine -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/2/1928 d.12/28/1993 (65)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Misc: some say b. 1926 or b. Feb 2 1928
TV Shows: The Californians, Hogan's Heroes (as Major Hochstedder)

🎭🎵Julius LaRosa -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/2/1930 d.5/12/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Pop Crooner
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn
Misc: Fired live on the air during Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts
TV Shows: Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, Julius LaRosa Show

✍🎵Roger Miller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/2/1936 N.S. d.10/25/1992 N.S. (56)
Hall of Famer, Humorist, Composer, Songwriter, Country Singer, Country Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Ft. Worth, TX
Misc: Broadway composer; in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Song Titles: Dang Me, King of the Road, You Can't Rollerskate in a Buffalo Herd

🎭Deborah Watling -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/2/1948 N.S. d.7/21/2017 N.S. (69)
Actress, English
TV Shows: Doctor Who (as Victoria)
Movie Titles: Take Me High, That'll Be the Day

🎭Jack Carson -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/27/1910 d.1/2/1963 (52)
TV/Movie/Radio Actor, Comedian, Canadian

🎭Dick Emery -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/7/1917 d.1/2/1983 (65)
Actor, Comedian, English

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🏆⚾Bill Veeck -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/9/1914 d.1/2/1986 (71)
Sports Executive, MLB Player
Misc: LN Rhymes With Wreck; Baseball club owner remembered for his well-publicized stunts and promotional gimmicks, including an exploding scoreboard and a midget pinch hitter

🎭Arthur Gould Porter -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/4/1905 d.1/2/1987 (81)
Actor
TV Shows: The Beverly Hillbillies (as Ravenswood the butler)

🎭Alan Hale Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/8/1918 d.1/2/1990 (71)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RN:Rufus Alan McKahan; Alan's son
Misc: some say b. in 1921
TV Shows: Biff Baker USA (star), Casey Jones (star), Gilligan's Island (as Jonas Grunby aka The Skipper), The New Adventures of Gilligan

🎭Nancy Kelly -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/25/1921 d.1/2/1995 (73)
Movie/Stage/Radio Actress
Names/Places: b. in Lowell, Mass.; Jack's sister; d. disclosed Jan 13
Misc: a radio "screamer"

✍🎭Frank Muir -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/5/1920 d.1/2/1998 (77)
Comedy Writer (m), Comedian, English

🎭Shepard Menken -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/2/1921 d.1/2/1999 (77)
Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Alvin Show (as Clyde Crashcup)

🎭Patricia Smith -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/20/1930 d.1/2/2011 (80)
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Debbie Reynolds Show, Bob Newhart Show (as Margaret Hoover)
Movie Titles: The Spirit of St. Louis

🎭Nel Wertimer -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/27/1923 d.1/2/2013 (89)
Actor
TV Shows: The Jeffersons (as Ralph the Doorman)

🎵Little Jimmy Dickens -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/19/1920 d.1/2/2015 (94)
Hall of Famer, Singer/Guitarist, Country Performer
Names/Places: b. in Bolt, WV
Misc: Grand Ole Opry
Song Titles: Take an Old Cold 'Tater (And Wait), Country Boy, Hillbilly Fever, A-Sleeping at the Foot of the Bed, May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose
Album Titles: May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose

✍🎭Frank Buxton -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/13/1930 N.S. d.1/2/2018 N.S. (87)
Author (m), Scriptwriter, Actor, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, TV Director (m)
Book Titles: The Big Broadcast
Group Names: The Edge (improv comedy group)
Album Titles: Silly Record
TV Shows: Discovery (host and producer), Hot Dog, Batfink (as Batfink and Hugo A-Go-Go)
Movie Titles: "What's Up, Tiger Lily?", Overboard

✍🎭Bob Einstein -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/20/1942 N.S. d.1/2/2019 N.S. (76)
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: Albert Brooks' brother
Misc: some say b. in 1940
TV Shows: Smothers Brothers Show (as Off. Judy), Bizarre, Super Dave (as misadventureous stuntman Super Dave Osborne, also on Bizarre), Curb Your Enthusiasm
Movie Titles: Ocean's Thirteen

Related Events on This Date

In 1900, A company set up by Emile Verlinger, the inventor of the Gramophone, began manufacturing seven-inch, single-sided records in Montreal.

In 1913, The comic strip “Bringing Up Father” debut.

In 1921, The play that coined the term “robot,” “R.U.R.” (Rossumʹs Universal Robots) by Karel Capek, was first performed in Czechoslovakia.

In 1931, The Mickey Mouse film, “The Birthday Party” is completed. Minnie Mouse, Horace Horsecollar, and Clarabelle Cow also appear.

In 1936, Singer-songwriter Roger Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Miller wrote and/or performed such songs as “King of the Road,” “Invitation to the Blues,” “You Donʹt Want My Love,” “Dang Me” and “Chug-a-Lug,” and won eleven Grammy Awards during his career. He also provided the voice and singing for the rooster character Alan-A-Dale in the 1973 animated Disney film, “Robin Hood”; a speeded-up snippet of Miller singing in the film was more recently heard on the WWW as the “Hamster Dance” websiteʹs theme song. Miller died of throat cancer in Los Angeles on October 25, 1992.

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, “The Worm Turns” is released.

In 1941, The Andrews Sisters recorded “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” in Los Angeles for Decca Records; the song was featured in the movie “Buck Privates,” starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The song later became a hit for Bette Midler as well.

In 1953, NBC-TV presented the first episode of the series of “The Life of Riley,” starring William Bendix; the program had aired for one season in 1949 with Jackie Gleason in the starring role of Chester A. Riley. Before that, it had a long run on radio with Bendix in the Riley role (the original Riley on the radio was Lionel Stander). Rileyʹs philosophy when things went wrong was, “What a revoltin' development dis is!”

In 1953, The Baltimore Bullets (NBA) began a 32 game road losing streak.

In 1954, NBC gets demented with the debut of “The Spike Jones Show,” adding some bells and whistles to its prime time schedule. Millions of viewers arrive each week with bells on to watch classical music be tortured by bandleader Jones whoʹs occasionally there with bells on, even though he might be late. The show will run until May on the peacock network, then return to CBS in 1957.

In 1954, “Dear John and Marsha Letter” Makes The Pop Chart by Stan Freberg; will peak at #23.

In 1954, “What It Was, Was Football” by Andy Griffith entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1955, “Love That Bob” aka “The Bob Cummings Show”, TV Comedy starring Bob Cummings, debut on NBC.

In 1961, HOT SELLING ALBUMS “THE BUTTON DOWN MIND STRIKES BACK” (Bob Newhart); “THIS IS BRENDA” (Brenda Lee)

In 1961, The townsfolk on “The Andy Griffith Show” overact more than normal when “Mayberry Goes Hollywood.” Thirteen shows into the series run, itʹs the first episode to feature Howard McNear as “Floyd, the Barber.”

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #14. “Water, Water Everywhere”. guest: Mel Blanc as the voice of Ribbit the Frog. Talk about a painful irony: though surrounded by water, the Castaways suddenly discover that their supply of fresh drinking water is running out. When they pool all available drinking water together and decide to ration it, they discover that they will each receive only a few drops per day. Of course, most of the castaways sneak water from the community supply when Gilligan is standing watch, but return it when the Skipper catches them. Just when all seems lost, Gilligan saves the day!

In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Munsters: Fred Gwynne, Yvonne DeCarlo, Al Lewis”. Other Articles: Mickey Mouse Club, Rawhide

In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #84. “Take a Dare”. George Barkley (Strother Martin) enters the “Take a Dare Contest”. He will receive $10,000 if he can spend a week alone on an island, fending for himself. However, he is not alone on the island on which they drop him. Once again, however, rescue eludes the castaways as Mr. Barkley deduces that he can not tell anyone about the castaways without having to forfeit the $10,000 for not spending the week alone.

In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Father of the Year”, Marciaʹs attempt to keep secret the fact that sheʹs entering her stepfather in a “Father of the Year” contest causes her discipline problems at home; after Mike shows her how important she is to him, Marcia enters him in a newspaper contest. But as she tries to hide what sheʹs doing, she gets herself grounded for a week.

In 1975, “Paper Moon”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC. Scissors cut Paper Moon off ABC sked.

In 1976, In 1976, Marvel and DC came together to make an oversized comic book entitled Superman vs the Amazing Spider-Man: The Battle of the Century. The story involves Superman and Spider-Man teaming up to stop a world domination plot by their arch-enemies, Lex Luthor and Doctor Octopus.

In 1978, READING ABOUT JOHNNY CARSON “TIME” reports on the “TONIGHT SHOW” host and his new contract with NBC, that not only included a $1 Million a year raise in salary, but included a cut-back in his on-air chores to three nights a week 25 weeks a year (the other 13 weeks heʹd still have to spend four nights at his desk). Their calculation: his new deal worked out to $13,123 an hour!

In 1978, READING ABOUT MEL BROOKS “TIME” reviews his latest movie, “HIGH ANXIETY”

In 1978, READING ABOUT TVʹS “LOVE BOAT” Quoting the “NEWSWEEK” article, “if intelligence and taste ruled the airwaves, ABCʹs ”LOVE BOAT“ should have sunk quietly from view”

In 1978, Rhino Records releases its first album, Wild Man Fischerʹs “Wildmania.”

In 1983, Gary Trudeau took a 20-month break from writing his comic strip, “Doonesbury”.

In 1985, “Dave Letterman Day” in North Carolina is announced on “Late Night with David Letterman.”

In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded the first songs for his “Dare To Be Stupid” LP “Cable TV”, “Slime Creatures From Outer Space”, and “One More Minute”.

In 1986, The Bangles' album "Different Light" was released. It featured the hits "Manic Monday," "If She Knew What She Wants," "Walking Down Your Street" and the novelty-ish number one Billboard hit of 1987 "Walk Like An Egyptian."

In 1990, Actor Alan Hale, best known as the skipper on “Gilliganʹs Island,” died of cancer at the age of 68. His ashes were scattered at sea.

In 1990, “The Ben Stiller Show” TV Comedy Variety debut on MTV briefly.

In 1993, On the cover of TV Guide: “Sci-Fi Issue”. Other Articles: Bill Bixby, Cheers, Princess Diana

In 1993, “Fishin' With Orlando Wilson” TV Sports debut on TNN. “Fishin' With Roland Martin” TV Sports debut on TNN. “Fishin' With David Tanny” TV Sports did NOT debut at all!

In 1994, Rhino celebrates its Sweet 16.

In 1995, “Cybill” Shepherd returns to TV in her own self titled sitcom with help from writer Alan Ball, who suffers in silence.

In 1995, “The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show” began airing in syndication

In 1998, Autopsy of Chris Farley shows he overdosed of opiates and cocaine.

In 2008, Late-night talk shows returned to the air two months into a writersʹ strike. (David Letterman and Craig Ferguson had interim agreements allowing writers to work on their shows; Jay Leno, Conan OʹBrien and ABCʹs Jimmy Kimmel returned without theirs.)

In 2011, Seattle becomes the first sub-0.500 division champ in league history with a 16-6 win over Saint Louis. The Seahawks finish as champs of the NFC West at 7-9, the first playoff team with a losing record — sans the 1982 strike-shortened season — since the merger in 1970.

In 2015, Little Jimmy Dickens died aged 94 of cardiac arrest after suffering a stroke a few days earlier. The American country music singer was famous for his humorous novelty songs, his small size, 4'11" (150 cm), and his rhinestone-studded outfits (which he is given credit for introducing into country music live performances). At the time of his death, he was the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry.

In 2020, Capitol Records Nashville signed Hot Country Knights, a fictitious band portrayed by Dierks Bentley and members of his road band.

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1943, “Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition” by Kay Kyser And His Orchestra Featuring The Glee Club charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1943, “Der Fuehrer's Face” by Spike Jones And His City Slickers Featuring Carl Grayson charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “What It Was Was Football” by Deacon Andy Griffith charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Happy Reindeer” by Dancer Prancer And Nervous charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “High School U.S.A.” by Tommy Facenda charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh-Hu” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Do-Re-Mi” by Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And Chorus charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Love Potion #9” by The Clovers charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Run Red Run” by The Coasters charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Do-Re-Mi” by Anita Bryant charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Too Much Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 108 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Makin' Whoopee” by Ray Charles charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back” by Billy Edd Wheeler charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Timothy” by The Buoys charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal” by Arrested Development charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “I Missed The Bus” by Kris Kross charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “The Chanukah Song” by Adam Sandler charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” by Thurl Ravenscroft charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Little Saint Nick” by The Beach Boys charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1954, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by The Beverly Sisters charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Billy Cotton And His Band charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by The Avons charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Frankie Laine charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Grandad” by Clive Dunn charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Ant Rap” by Adam And The Ants charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stars Over 45” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)” by The Tweets charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Wanna Be A Winner” by Brown Sauce charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Christmas On 45” by Holly And The Ivys charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Jingle Bells (Laughing All The Way)” by Hysterics charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Computer Love / The Model” by Kraftwerk charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing” by The Tweets charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Blackboard Jungle” by The Barron Knights charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “One Nine For Santa” by Fogwell Flax And Ankle Biters From Freehold Junior School charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel And Kim Performed By Kim Wilde And Mel Smith charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Time Warp II” by Damian charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Christmas In Hollis” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 59 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Slam Jam” by WWF Superstars charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Television, The Drug Of The Nation” by Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Achy Breaky Heart” by Alvin And The Chipmunks With Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Björn Again charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Naughty Christmas (Goblin In The Office)” by Fat Les charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “The Official BBC Children In Need Medley” by Peter Kay's Animated All Stars charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Must Be Santa” by Bob Dylan charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen And The Muppets charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 95 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Don't Stop Me Eatin'” by Ladbaby charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Boris Johnson Is A F**king C**t” by The K*nts charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Brett Eldredge Featuring Meghan Trainor charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 77 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses charted at number 89 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 98 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1954, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas” by Gayla Peevey charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “St. George And The Dragonet” by Stan Freberg charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight?)” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under / Crazy” by Men At Work charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party / Waiting In The Wings” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star / Rio de Janeiro” by Bill Wyman charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) / When The Music Starts” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Beautiful World / Planet Earth” by Devo charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Berserk Warriors / L'Amour No More” by Mental As Anything charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Merry Bloody Xmas / Gaylene (I Left a Broken 'Eart in Broken Hill)” by Sanity Clause charted at number 71 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Working In The Coal Mine / The Day My Baby Gave Me a Suprise” by Devo charted at number 77 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Jingle Bells (Laughing All The Way) / Gesundheit / The Last Recital (Asleep in The Deep)” by Saint Nick charted at number 80 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “O Superman / Walk The Dog” by Laurie Anderson charted at number 86 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stray Cat Strut / Drink That Bottle Down” by Stray Cats charted at number 94 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Whip It!” by LunchMoney Lewis Featuring Chlöe Angelides charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 2010, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 47 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 96 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 88 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 97 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1982, “Der Kommissar” by Falco charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Dance Little Bird” by Bobby Setter Showband charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 25 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Tetris” by Doctor Spin charted at number 28 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Starship Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 63 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Teletubbies zeggen "A-oh!"” by Teletubbies charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 60 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 85 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 44 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Brett Eldredge Featuring Meghan Trainor charted at number 59 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa charted at number 81 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 84 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 88 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Ariana Grande Featuring Liz Gillies charted at number 93 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1988, “He's My Girl” by David Hallyday charted at number 30 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Cha Cha Slide” by Crazy Frog charted at number 67 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Rapper's Delight” by Dan The Automator charted at number 71 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 83 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Daddy DJ” by Crazy Frog charted at number 85 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 190 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 168 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1988, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel And Kim Performed By Kim Wilde And Mel Smith charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 12 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 38 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 47 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 60 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 81 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 91 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Happy Reindeer” by Dancer Prancer And Nervous charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo Deer” by Garry Ferrier charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Little Saint Nick” by The Beach Boys charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 2, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Thu Jan the 2 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 2 of the year
Serialnumber = 45647
Julian date = 2460666 O.S.= 12 - 20 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Ninth Day of Christmas
Saint Adelard Feast Day (Saint of gardening)
[USA] Lawrence Welk Day (ah One, an-a Two...)
[Capetown, South Africa] Coon Carnival thru 1-2
[Cuba] Day of Victory
[Georgia] Constitution Ratification Day (1788)
[Haiti] Ancestor/Independence Day (France 1804) or Heroes' Day.
[Japan] Kakizome
[Japan] Shigoto Hajime-Begin Work Day [beginning of the work year]
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[Scotland] The Day After
[Spain] Granada Day (1492)
[Switzerland] Berchtold's Tag, founding of Berne
[Taiwan] Foundation of the Republic thru 1-2
[USA] Betsy Ross Day (1776)
[USA] Diet Resolution Week (Day 2)
[USA] Halcyon Days (Day 6) (7 days, 2nd of two zones)
[USA] National Science Fiction Day
[USA] Universal Letter-Writing Week (Day 2)
[USA] Braille Literacy Week (Day 5)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Capricorn: The Goat (12-22 thru 1-20) Ruling Planet: Saturn; Element: Earth; Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, persevering, pessimistic; Body part associated with this sign: The knees. Occupations: Positions of trust, banking, mountain climbing, coaching, engineering.
Astrological sign: Aquarius: The Water Bearer (1-21 thru 2-19) Ruling Planet: Uranus; Element: Air; Traits: Humanitarian, independent, inventive, aloof; Body part associated with this sign: The legs; Occupations: Teacher, social worker, astronomer, astrologer, scientist, inventor.
January was originally the eleventh month. Its name comes from the Roman two-faced god Janus, protector of Heaven's gate.
Flowers: carnation and snowdrop
Full Moon: the Wolf Moon
Gems: garnet and hyacinth
Meanings: the sentimental meaning of the garnet is for constancy, and the carnation is for friendship.
Blood Donor Month
Business and Reference Books Month
Crime Stoppers Month
Human Resources Month
January Diet Month
March of Dimes Birth Defects Month
National Be On-Purpose Month
National Book Blitz Month
National Egg Month
National Barbecue Month.
Date Your Mate Month.
Fungal Infection Awareness Month.
National Eye Care Month
National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Prune the Fat Month
National Retail Bakers Month
National Soup Month
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
National Yours, Mine and Ours Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Your Money Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
Wheat Bread Month
Earth At Perihelion; closest to the sun at 91.4 million miles
Quadrantid meteor shower, radiant in Bootes (thru 1-6)
[Ancient Rome] Caput Nonarum (a d iv Non Jan)
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