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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 3

Last Updated 01-16-2024

🎭Dabney Coleman -- is 92 in the year 2024 and 93 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1932
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Corpus Christi, Texas
Misc: some say b. Jan 2
TV Shows: That Girl (as Dr. Leon Bessemer), Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Merle Jeeter), Buffalo Bill (as Bill Bittinger), Apple Pie, Slap Maxwell Story (star), Drexell's Class (as Otis Drexell), Madman of the People (as Jack "Madman" Bruckner), The Guardian (as Burton Fallin)
Movie Titles: Tootsie, 9 to 5, On Golden Pond, You've Got Mail

🎭🎵Van Dyke Parks -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1943
Actor, Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Musician, Bandleader, Folk Singer
Misc: 60s-70s; connected as producer with Beach Boys, Arlo Guthrie, Randy Newman, and others; his keyboard work on the Byrds hit "Eight Miles High" was notable.

🎵🎸John Paul Jones -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1946
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Names/Places: RLN:Baldwin
Misc: some say b. in 1947; b. June 3?
Group Names: Led Zeppelin

🎵Robert John -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1946 N.S.
Songwriter, Adult-Pop Singer
Names/Places: FN: Dedrick Jr.
Song Titles: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (1972 cover), Sad Eyes

🎭Jewel Shepard -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1958
TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: The Garfield Show
Movie Titles: The Cooler, Zapped!, Return of the Living Dead

🎭🎵Guy Pratt -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1962
Actor, Comedian, Songwriter, Bassist, English
Misc: some sources give b. January 31
Group Names: The Transit Kings, Icehouse, sessionist

🎮🏆Joseph Amor -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1967 N.S.
Video Games Player
Misc: record holder (Space Invaders)

🎭John Ales -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1969
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: You Wish (as the Genie), Madman of the People (as Dylan), Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll
Movie Titles: Spy Hard, The Nutty Professor (series)

✍🎭Christian Duguay -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1970
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Ridiculousness, MAD TV

🎭Danica McKellar -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1975
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in La Jolla, CA
Misc: PRON:Dan-ICK-a
TV Shows: The Wonder Years (as Gwendolyn "Winnie" Cooper), The West Wing (as Elsie Snuffin), Young Justice
Movie Titles: Crown for Christmas, The Wrong Woman

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🎭Jason Marsden -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1975
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Misc: b. in 1973?
TV Shows: Munsters Today (as Eddie Munster), Eerie Indiana (as Dash), Almost Home (as Gregory), Transformers: Rescue Bots
Movie Titles: Spirited Away, A Goofy Movie

🎭Dominic Wood -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.1/3/1978 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Magician (m), English
Misc: of the Dick and Dom duo
TV Shows: Phineas and Ferb, Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow

J. R. R. Tolkien -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1892 d.9/2/1973 (81)
Author (m), Novelist, English
Names/Places: RFMN:John Ronald Reuel; b. in Bloemfontein
Misc: a philologist/writer and creator of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy
Book Titles: Lord of the Rings (trilogy)

🎭ZaSu Pitts -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1898 d.6/7/1963 (65)
TV/Movie Actress
Misc: the Oh-Dear-Me actress in comedy roles; FN=Za in Eliza + Su in Susan
TV Shows: Gale Storm Show (as companion Esmerelda Nugent)

✍🎭🎵Victor Borge -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1909 d.12/23/2000 (91)
Humorist, Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Pianist, Conductor, Danish (Denmark)
Names/Places: b. in Copenhagen; NN:Unmelancholy Dane; RN:Borge Rosenbaum; NN:The Danish Noel Coward
Movie Titles: The Victor Borge Show

🎭Jesse White -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1919 d.1/8/1997 (78)
Actor, Comedian, Commercial Actor
Names/Places: RMLN:Marc Wiedenfeld
Misc: The Lonely Maytag Repairman commercials 1960-80s; some say b. in 1918
TV Shows: Private Secretary (as Cagey Calhoun), Danny Thomas Show (as Jesse Leeds), Ann Sothern Show (as Oscar Pudney)
Movie Titles: Bedtime for Bonzo, Million Dollar Mermaid

🎵Sir George Martin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1926 d.3/9/2016 N.S. (90)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Sound Engineer, Conductor/Composer, Arranger, English
Misc: A&R executive
Group Names: The Beatles (producer), Wings, America, Jeff Beck, Paul McCartney

🎭🎵Donny "Conn" Claps -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1930 N.S. d.9/2/2015 N.S. (85)
Comedian, Drummer, Novelty Singer
Misc: some say b. March 29, 1930
Group Names: The Playmates
Song Titles: Beep Beep

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🎭Conrad Brooks -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1931 N.S. d.12/6/2017 N.S. (86)
Actor
Movie Titles: Plan 9 From Outer Space

🎭Barbara Stuart -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/3/1935 d.5/15/2011 (76)
Actress
TV Shows: Pete & Gladys, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (as Bunny Harper), Our Family Honor, The Queen and I

Jaroslav Hašek -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/30/1883 d.1/3/1923 (39)
Writer (m), Humorist, Satirist (m), Czech

🎨Clare Briggs -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/5/1875 d.1/3/1930 (54)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Mr. and Mrs.

🎭Julius Tannen -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1880 d.1/3/1965 (84)
Comedian
Names/Places: or FN:Julian?

🎭Howard McNear -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/27/1905 d.1/3/1969 (63)
TV/Radio Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: Gunsmoke (as Doc Adams, radio version)
TV Shows: The Andy Griffith Show (as Floyd Lawson), The Jetsons, George Gobel Show (as Mr. Hamish)

🎭Patrick McGeehan -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/4/1907 d.1/3/1988 (80)
Actor, Announcer (m)
TV Shows: The Red Skelton Hour (announcer), Fibber McGee and Molly (announcer)

🎭Dame Judith Anderson -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/10/1898 d.1/3/1992 (93)
Soap Actress, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Australian, Lesbian
Misc: some say b. 1897
TV Shows: Santa Barbara (as Minx Lockridge Capwell)
Movie Titles: Laura, Tycoon, Rebecca, MacBeth, Laura, Ten Commandments, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Kings Row, Star Trek III,

🎵🎷Juan Garcia Esquivel -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/20/1918 d.1/3/2002 (83)
Composer, Pianist, Bandleader, Jazz Musician, Mexican
Misc: Quirky composer of "Space-Age Bachelor Pad Lounge" music

🎭Olga San Juan -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/16/1927 d.1/3/2009 (81)
Actress, Comedienne, Dancer (m)
Misc: mainly active in films during the 1940s

Related Events on This Date

In 1892, J-R-R Tolkien was born on this day in 1892. He wrote “The Hobbit” and the “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy. Tolkeinʹs fantasy world was more complicated even than the mythology of Wagnerʹs “Ring” Cycle and set a standard for science fiction and fantasy writers for generations to come.

In 1909, Pianist and comedian Victor Borge was born. A Danish Jew who didnʹt find the Nazis very funny, Borge emigrated to the United States and became famous not only as a funny pianist but also for his routine “Phonetic Punctuation” and plays on the English language. Victor Borge once said- “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.”

In 1952, “Dragnet” TV Crime Drama starring Jack Webb premiered as a series on NBC-TV. The series pilot aired on December 16, 1951.

In 1953, “Winter” makes the Pop Chart by Spike Jones and the City Slickers; will peak at #23; the “plug” side was “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” with vocal by George Rock.

In 1966, “Eye Guess”, TV Game Show with host Bill Cullen, debut on NBC.

In 1967, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” is shortened from 105 to 90 minutes.

In 1972, Don McLean received a gold record certified by the RIAA for his eight-minute-plus hit, “American Pie”. 27 years later, “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied the song into a movie tribute to Star Wars in “The Saga Begins”

In 1975, A. Cancelled. Q. what is “Jeopardy!?” “Jeopardy!”, the TV game show, has its last airing for a while; with Art Fleming as host and Don Pardo as announcer on NBC.

In 1976, C. W. McCall was at #1 on the US country album chart with Black Bear Road, which included the #1 hit novelty song, "Convoy". The song itself was largely responsible for starting a nationwide citizens' band radio craze. The song "Black Bear Road" in turn popularized the now-infamous road itself, along with its "You don't HAVE to be crazy to drive this road - but it helps" sign.

In 1977, Apple Computer was incorporated in Cupertino, California, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Mike Markkula (MAHRʹ-kuh-luh) Jr.

In 1977, “Shoot For The Stars”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC. SCTV produced a satire of it for its series as “Shoot at the Stars.”

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Too Close for Comfort”. Other Articles: Phil Donahue, Instant Replay

In 1983, “Hit Man” game show began airing on NBC. It was based on the arcade craze.

In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic records “George Of The Jungle” and the title track “Dare To Be Stupid” for his LP.

In 1987, “Charles in Charge” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

In 1989, “The Arsenio Hall Show”, TV Talk Show, debut in syndication (not on the Fox network, but may air on late night slots on Fox affilliates). It starred Arsenio Hall, who briefly hosted a Fox network talk show. Opposite “Johnny Carson” on NBC, it was a big hit among the younger adult set. Hallʹs secret to success? Doing everything right that Magic Johnson will later do wrong. Itʹs the debut episode of “The Arsenio Hall Show” (with guest Brooke Shields). And now here he is Arseniooooooooooooooooooo Hall! (Woof! Woof! Woof!)

In 1993, “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” began airing in syndication on TV stations in cities such as Chicago.

In 1996, “Tales From The Crypt” TV Anthology last aired on HBO.

In 1996, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded “Gump”, “Phony Calls” and “The Alternative Polka” for his “Bad Hair Day” CD.

In 1998, On the cover of TV Guide: “Crazy For The Simpsons: Best Episodes, Cool Secrets and Top Guests!”

In 2000, In his last daily “Peanuts” comic strip after a 50-year career, Charles M. Schulz bids a fond farewell to the millions of fans who have made Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang among the most beloved cartoon figures in the world. The cartoon, depicting Snoopy pondering the typewriter atop his doghouse, was published like this: “I have been fortunate to draw Charlie Brown and his friends for almost 50 years. It has been the fulfillment of my childhood ambition,” Schulz writes in his farewell note, which takes up the entire panel. Schulz, 77, announced last month that he would stop drawing “Peanuts” this year in order to concentrate on treating a newly-diagnosed case of colon cancer. The cartoon, which first appeared on October 2, 1950, is now published in more than 2,600 newspapers around the world, reaching 355 million readers in 75 countries and 21 languages. Schultz died in February 2000.

In 2000, “AACK! I canʹt stand it!” Cathy shouts Monday as she reads the last new daily “Peanuts” strip. In “Doonesbury,” a drug-addled Zonker in a Charlie Brown-style zigzag shirt stretches out on Snoopyʹs doghouse. Comic strip artists, political cartoonists and newspapers paid tribute the best way they knew how to a cancer-stricken Charles Schulz, whose last new daily “Peanuts” strip ran on Monday. Many of the 2,600 newspapers that carry “Peanuts” ran the farewell strip on their front page. “Cathy” artist Cathy Guisewite and “Doonesbury” creator Garry Trudeau inserted “Peanuts” in their comic strips. Jason, a character in the strip “Foxtrot,” appeared as Pigpen. The characters in “Jump Start” mentioned Schulz and Charlie Brown. Kirk Anderson of the Saint Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press, drew a picture of Snoopy typing a story: “A shy local boy puts pen to paper, not knowing he will become the most successful and beloved cartoonist of all time. He raises the cartoon to high art; brings psychology, philosophy and theology into the comics; changes pop culture forever, gives the world characters as allegorical as Shakespeareʹs…” “I hope this has a happy ending!” Snoopy then thinks, his mouth a worried squiggle. Similarly poignant farewells have come from all corners of the globe for Schulz, 77, who is undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer diagnosed in November. He alone wrote, drew, colored and lettered “Peanuts” for nearly 50 years.

In 2002, Composer/band leader/pianist and lounge-music icon Juan Garcia Esquivel dies in Jiutepec, Mexico, following a stroke. He is 83.

In 2004, Britney Spears married Jason Allen Alexander in Las Vegas at the Little White Wedding Chapel on the Strip, then 55 hours later, she gets it annulled. Canʹt she make up her mind?

In 2005, “The Late Show With Craig Ferguson” premiered on CBS. “Whoʹs Your Daddy?” premiered on Fox.

In 2010, “Worst Cooks in America” began airing on Food Network

In 2016, “Bordertown” began airing on Fox

In 2016, “Cooper Barrettʹs Guide to Surviving Life” began airing on Fox

In 2021, “The Great North” began airing on Fox. This is not to be confused with "The Great White North" from the SCTV show.

In 2022, “Ugliest Home in America” began airing on HGTV

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1988, "Once Upon a Texas Train" was seen on television by CBS; Burt Kennedy (director/screenplay); Willie Nelson, Richard Widmark, Shaun Cassidy, Chuck Connors, Ken Curtis, Royal Dano, Jack Elam, Gene Evans, Kevin McCarthy, Dub Taylor, Stuart Whitman, Angie Dickinson, Red West, Clare Carey, Don Collier, Dennis Fimple, Harry Carey Jr., Hank Worden, Jeb Stuart Adams, David Michael O'Neill, John Calkins; Comedy, Action, Romance, Western; Live action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1948, “Too Fat Polka” by Arthur Godfrey charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Danny Kaye And The Andrews Sisters charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Louis Prima charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “The Whiffenpoof Song” by Bing Crosby With The Fred Waring Glee Club charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Spike Jones charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Teen Commandments” by Paul Anka With George Hamilton IV And Johnny Nash charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The All-American Boy” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Big Bopper's Wedding” by The Big Bopper charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Green Christmas” by Stan Freberg charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Donde esta Santa Claus (Where Is Santa Claus)” by Augie Rios charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Lucky Ladybug” by Billy And Lillie charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Little Red Riding Hood” by The Big Bopper charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Okie From Muskogee” by Merle Haggard charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The White Knight” by Cledus Maggard And The Citizen's Band charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Santa's A Fat Bitch” by Insane Clown Posse charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” by Deana Carter charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “(I Love To Play) My Ukulele” by Max Bygraves charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine” by Laurel And Hardy charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Renta Santa” by Chris Hill charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Make A Daft Noise For Christmas” by The Goodies charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop” by The Fatback Band charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Let's Womble To The Party Tonight” by The Wombles charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Carpenters charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “D.I.V.O.R.C.E.” by Billy Connolly charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Dance Of The Cuckoos” by The Band Of The Black Watch charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by St. Winifred's School Choir charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rabbit” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Never Mind The Presents” by The Barron Knights charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You)” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 74 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Santa Claus Is On The Dole/First Atheist Tabernacle Choir” by Spitting Image charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Every Loser Wins” by Nick Berry charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 86 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “The Adventures Of Santa Claus” by Mini Pops charted at number 88 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!” by Teletubbies charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Sing Up For The Champions!” by Reds United charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “I Want An Alien For Christmas” by Fountains Of Wayne charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Driving In My Car” by Maureen Rees charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Proper Crimbo” by Bo' Selecta! charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Have A Cheeky Christmas” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Make Way For Noddy” by Noddy charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 87 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem) / Slap Your Draughty Blue Jeans” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” by Malcolm T. Elliott charted at number 88 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies charted at number 96 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face / Ain't In No Hurry” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Time Warp” by Various Artists charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Kiss Army / Normdrum” by Norman Gunston charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “I Like Chinese / I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On The Radio” by Monty Python charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes / Move On” by David Bowie charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Babooshka / Ran Tan Waltz” by Kate Bush charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Never Mind The Presents / The Swindon Cowboy” by The Barron Knights charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 53 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's Hard To Be Humble / The Greatest Gift Of All” by Mac Davis charted at number 61 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Generals And Majors / The Somnambulist” by XTC charted at number 62 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers / The Business” by Madness charted at number 65 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion / Scream Like A Baby” by David Bowie charted at number 67 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry / Laughing Tonight” by Jona Lewie charted at number 73 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley) / The Force Theme” by Meco charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Lola / You Really Got Me / Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You) / Nothing At All” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 93 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Not The Sunscreen Song” by John Safran charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2015, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 35 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 58 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 32 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 38 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 53 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 42 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 52 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by TV Allstars charted at number 34 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 42 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 24 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 54 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1959, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 74 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 78 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 22 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 24 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Hey Mr. Bugs!” by Bunny And Co. charted at number 45 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 140 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Sign Up For The Champions” by Manchester United charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 20 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 14 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 16 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 16 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by TV Allstars charted at number 32 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 44 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 77 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Teen Commandments” by Paul Anka With George Hamilton IV And Johnny Nash charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Teacher, Teacher” by Rockpile charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 70 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 17 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2015, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 25 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 3, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Fri Jan the 3 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 3 of the year
Serialnumber = 45648
Julian date = 2460667 O.S.= 12 - 21 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Tenth Day of Christmas
[Alaska] Admission Day (1959)
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[San Francisco, Calif.] San Francisco Name Day
[USA] Diet Resolution Week (Day 3)
[USA] Halcyon Days Ends (7 days, 2nd of two zones)
[USA] Tom Sawyer's Cat Day (campaigned against those who do things the hard way)
[USA] Universal Letter-Writing Week (Day 3)
Upper Voltan Revolution Day.
[USA] Braille Literacy Week (Day 6)

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
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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
Congress assembles, according to 20th amendment to constitution
Quadrantid meteor shower, radiant in Bootes (thru 1-6)
[Ancient Rome] a d iij Non Jan
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