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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 4

Last Updated 01-16-2024

🎭🎵John Gorman -- is 88 in the year 2024 and 89 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1936
Comedian, Singer, Percussionist, Novelty Musician, British
Group Names: Scaffold, Grimms (a comedy band)

✍⛪🎭Dyan Cannon -- is 87 in the year 2024 and 88 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1937
Screenwriter, Jewish, TV/Movie Actress, Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Tacoma, Wash.; RN:Samile Diane Friesen; Cary Grant's ex-wife
Misc: some say b. 1939
TV Shows: Master of the Game, Ally McBeal (as Judge Jennifer "Whipper" Cone)
Movie Titles: Revenge of the Pink Panther, Heaven Can Wait, Deathtrap, Caddyshack II

🎭Burt Sugarman -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1939
Producer (m)
Names/Places: Mary Hart's hubby
TV Shows: The Richard Pryor Show, Celebrity Sweepstakes, Whew!, The Wizard of Odds, Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special, The Jud Strunk Show, Stand Up and Cheer
Movie Titles: Children of a Lessor God, Extremities, Crimes of the Heart, Kiss Me Goodbye

🎭Oliver Clark -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1939
Actor
TV Shows: The Bob Newhart Show (as Mr. Herd)
Movie Titles: Lost Souls, A Star is Born, Ernest Saves Christmas

🎵John McLaughlin -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1942
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Rock-Jazz Performer, British
Misc: his style was a synthesis of blues, jazz, flamenco, rock, and Indian influences
Group Names: The Mahavishu Orchestra

🎭Phil Forman -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1949
Actor
Movie Titles: Chaplin, Mr. Saturday Night, Soulkeeper, Forget Paris

🎭Matt Frewer -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1958
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Max Headroom (as Max Headroom & Edison Carter), Doctor Doctor (as Dr. Mike Stratford), Star Trek The Next Generation (as Rasmussen), Shaky Ground (as Bob Moody), The Pink Panther (voicist 1990s)

✍🎭Andy Borowitz -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1958
Writer (m), Satirist (m), Actor, Comedian

✍🎭April Winchell -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1960 N.S.
Writer (m), Comedienne, Radio Talk Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: Paul's daughter
TV Shows: Kid Power, Recess, Darkwing Duck, Goof Troop, Tom and Jerry Kids, Bonkers, SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, Aladdin, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bump in the Night, Timon and Pumbaa, Gargoyles, Earthworm Jim, Mighty Ducks, Quack Pack, Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, Johnny Bravo, Extreme Ghosbusters, 101 Dalmatians: The Series, Recess, Hercules, Men in Black: The Series, All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series, CatDog, Pepper Ann, The Wild Thornberrys, Mickey Mouse Works, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Rugrats, House of Mouse, The Legend of Tarzan, That '80s Show (as Mrs. Nealon, not just the voice this time), Teamo Supremo, Lilo and Stitch, Kim Possible, Bratz, Legion of Super Heroes, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas and Ferb, King of the Hill, As Told by Ginger, Curous George, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated, Robot and Monster, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Movie Titles: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Jetsons: The Movie, Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby, Antz, Recess: School's Out, Happily N'Ever After, Monsters University, Despicable Me 2, Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League

🎵Art Paul Schlosser -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1960
Novelty Singer
Song Titles: Have a Peanut Butter Sandwich

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✍🎭Dave (Comedian) Foley -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1963
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m), Canadian
Misc: some say b. 1966
TV Shows: Kids In The Hall, NewsRadio (as Station Manager Dave Nelson)
Movie Titles: Monsters University, A Bug's Life, Blast from the Past

🏆🎾Guy Forget -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1965
Tennis Player, French
Misc: his name sounds like he forgot his name

🎵🎸Cait O'Riordan -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1965
Bassist, Celtic Performer, Folk Musician, Punk Rock Musician, Nigerian
Misc: Celtic Punk Folk Musician
Group Names: The Pogues, The Nips, The Radiators, Elvis Costello

🎭🎵Patrice Lovely -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1968 N.S.
Actress, Gospel Singer
Album Titles: Seven Days, Glory Road
TV Shows: Love Thy Neighbor (as Hattie Love)

🎭🎵Jill Marie Jones -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1975
Actress, Singer
TV Shows: Girlfriends (as Toni), Sleepy Hollow, Ash vs. Evil Dead
Movie Titles: Drool, The Longshots, The Perfect Holiday

🎭D'Arcy Carden -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1980 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: The Good Place (as Janet)

🎭🏆🏄Greg Cipes -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1980 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Surfer
TV Shows: Teen Titans, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ben 10

🎭🎵Charlyne Yi -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1986 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Composer
TV Shows: Steven Universe, House (as Dr. Chi Park)
Movie Titles: Knocked Up, Cloverfield, This is 40

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🎭Ashley Horne -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.1/4/1989 N.S.
Comedian, English
Group Names: The Midnight Beast (comedy-rap band)

Jacob Grimm -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/4/1785 N.S. d.9/20/1863 N.S. (78)
Children's Author (m), German
Book Titles: Grimm's Fairy Tales

🎖🎭Charles Sherwood Stratton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/4/1838 d.7/15/1883 (45)
General, Entertainment Figure
Misc: 28 inches tall in P.T. Barnum's circus as Colonel Tom Thumb

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

🎭🎵Sterling Holloway -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/4/1905 d.11/22/1992 (87)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Cedartown, GA
Misc: voiced Winnie the Pooh & other Disney characters
TV Shows: The Life of Riley (as Waldo Binney)
Movie Titles: Willy

🎭🎵🎷Slim "Bulee" Gaillard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/4/1916 d.2/26/1991 (75)
Comedian, Composer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Vibes, Jazz Singer
Misc: Scat singer; d. Feb 25?
Group Names: Slim & Slam (with Slam Stewart)
Song Titles: Flat Foot Floogie

🎭Sorrell Booke -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/4/1930 d.2/11/1994 (64)
TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor
Names/Places: b. in Buffalo, N.Y.
TV Shows: Rich Man Poor Man, The Dukes of Hazzard (as Jefferson Davis Boss Hogg)

Michael France -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/4/1962 d.4/12/2013 N.S. (51)
Screenwriter
Movie Titles: Cliffhanger, GoldenEye, Hulk, The Punisher, Fantastic Four

🎨Charles Keene -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/10/1823 d.1/4/1891 (67)
Illustrator (m), English
Misc: Punch magazine

🎨Charles Mintz -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1889 or ??/??/1896 d.1/4/1940
Animator (m)

🎨Bob Montana -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/23/1920 N.S. d.1/4/1975 N.S. (54)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Archie

Steven Dorfman -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/24/1955 N.S. d.1/4/2004 N.S. (48)
Writer (m)
TV Shows: Jeopardy! (quirky writer)

🎭Robert Stigwood -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/16/1934 d.1/4/2016 N.S. (81)
Movie Producer (m), Australian
Movie Titles: Saturday Night Fever, Grease

⚖🎭Louisa Moritz -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/25/1946 N.S. d.1/4/2019 N.S. (72)
Lawyer (m), Actress, Cuban
TV Shows: "Love, American Style"
Movie Titles: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next, Death Race 2000, The Last American Virgin, True Confessions

🎭Gregory Sierra -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/25/1937 N.S. d.1/4/2021 N.S. (83)
Actor
TV Shows: Sanford & Son (as Julio Fuentes), Barney Miller (as Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale), AES Hudson Street (as Dr. Tony Menzies), Soap (as Carlos 'El Puerco' Valdez), Zorro & Son, Miami Vice (as Lt. Lou Rodriguez 1984)

🎭🎵Glynis Johns -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1923 N.S. d.1/4/2024 N.S. (100)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Singer, Pianist, South African
Names/Places: Alys Maude Steel-Payne & Mervyn's daughter
TV Shows: Glynis (as Glynis Granville), Cheers (as Diane's mom)
Movie Titles: While You Were Sleeping, The Court Jester, The Ref, Mary Poppins

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Related Events on This Date

In 1935, Bob Hope was first heard on network radio as part of “The Intimate Revue” with Jane Froman, James Melton and the Al Goodman Orchestra.

In 1936, The first-ever pop music sales chart tracking the hits of the day was introduced by Billboard, Americaʹs leading music industry magazine. The first number one single was “Stop! Look! Listen!” by jazz star Joe Venuti and it was on a 12-inch 78-speed vinyl record.

In 1936, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickeyʹs Polo Team” is released. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.

In 1945, “Rum And Coca-Cola” by Andrews Sisters entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1946, The release of Terrytoonʹs “The Talking Magpies” cartoon introduced the characters Heckle and Jeckle by Paul Terry, inventor of Terrytoons.

In 1952, The Goofy film, “Fatherʹs Lion” is released.

In 1954, Elvis Presley, then a Crown Electric Company truck driver, stopped by a Sun Records studio with an acoustic guitar and four dollars, and recorded two demos “My Happiness” and “Thatʹs When Your Heartaches Begin”. The following August, Sam Phillips the producer put Elvis in his formal studio with bassist Bill Black and Scotty Moore. A new legend was born.

In 1954, “The Pinky Lee Show”, second run, TV Childrens; debut on NBC.

In 1957, Arthur Lake reprises his movie role of Dagwood Bumstead in the NBC series “Blondie,” based on Chic Youngʹs popular comic strip.

In 1957, “Mr. Adams And Eve”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1960, R.C., “El Paso” by Marty Robbins peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Dick Van Dyke Show”. Other Articles: Gunsmoke, Petticoat Junction

In 1969, NBC manages to make “Hollywood Squares” even more juvenile by dressing the stars up as characters from childrenʹs literature and popular films, letting kids compete for fabulous toy prizes — and airing “The Storybook Squares” as part of its Saturday morning lineup.

In 1969, R.C., “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” by Paul Mauriat peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Kellyʹs Kids”, Ken Berry and Brooke Bundy guest star as the Bradysʹ new neighbors, Ken and Kathy Kelly, who decide to adopt a son and end up with three, Ken and Kathy Kelly select eight-year-old Matt from an orphanage. Matt likes his new home, but misses his two friends, Dwayne and Steve, so the Kellys decide to adopt them, too.

In 1974, “Roll Out!”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1981, “Frankenstein” opens and closes on Broadway.

In 1984, After canceling Dabney Colemanʹs “Buffalo Bill,” NBC finds a fresh new face to fill the timeslot: Harry Anderson. Having wowed audiences as grifter “Harry the Hat,” on “Cheers,” Anderson winds up getting the role of inexperienced blue-jean wearing Judge Harold T. Stone on “Night Court.” In tonightʹs debut episode, Judge Stone settles his first case, a wife accused of shooting her husband, by flipping a coin. Itʹs a wacky sitcom also starring John Larroquette that gets progressively wackier during its eight-year run.

In 1989, “Donʹt Worry Be Happy” single by Bobby McFerrin was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1990, “Flood” album by They Might Be Giants was released

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “Roseanne”. Other Articles: Whoʹs The Boss? Deidre Hall.

In 1993, “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, TV Scifi Adventure, debut in syndication the week of January 4-10.

In 1994, On General Hospital, Luke and Laura made a guest appearance on Roseanne.

In 1995, Carol Burnett returned to All My Children as Verla Grubbs for the show's 25th anniversary celebration.

In 1996, “Tales From The Crypt” last airs on HBO.

In 1997, Dick Smothers wed Denby Franklin

In 1998, Actress Mae Questel, who had supplied the voices of cartoon characters Betty Boop and Olive Oyl, died in New York at age 89.

In 1999, Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura took the oath of office as Minnesotaʹs 37th governor.

In 1999, “Ed, Edd n Eddy” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2005, “Committed” premiered on NBC

In 2008, “Kim Possible” returned to be airing new episodes on Disney Channel.

In 2021, Death claimed actor Gregory Sierra, 83, known for the 1970s sitcoms “Barney Miller” and “Sanford and Son” in the 1970s.

In 2021, Death claimed actress Tanya Roberts, who was in the James Bond movie “A View to a Kill” and the TV sitcom “That ʹ70s Show”; she was 65.

In 2021, “Amy Schumer Learns to Cook: Uncensored” began airing on Discovery+

In 2021, “BattleBots: Bounty Hunters” began airing on Discovery+

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1998, "Principal Takes a Holiday" was released by ABC / Walt Disney Television / Storyline Entertainment; Robert King (director/screenplay); Kevin Nealon, Zachary Ty Bryan, Jessica Steen, Rashaan H. Nall, Kurt Fuller, Ellie Harvie, Laurie Murdoch, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Carlos Jacott, Bill Nye, Walter Marsh, Christopher Gaze, Carly Pope, Veena Sood, Jonathon Young, Mitchell Kosterman, Zachary Carlin, Allan Lysell, Madeline Elder; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Impostor" was released by Miramax Films; Gary Fleder (director); Caroline Case, Ehren Kruger, David Twohy (screenplay); Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Mekhi Phifer, Tony Shalhoub, Tim Guinee, Gary Dourdan, Lindsay Crouse, Clarence Williams III, Elizabeth Pena, Shane Brolly, Golden Brooks, Ted King, Rachel Luttrell; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 2008, "One Missed Call" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Alcon Entertainment / Kadokawa Pictures; Eric Valette (director); Andrew Klavan (screenplay); Shannyn Sossamon, Edward Burns, Ana Claudia Talancón, Ray Wise, Azura Skye, Johnny Lewis, Jason Beghe, Margaret Cho, Meagan Good, Rhoda Griffis, Ariel Winter, Dave Spector, Laura Harring, Wilbur Fitzgerald, Raegan Lamb, Karen Bayer, Mary Lynn Owen, Roy McCrerey, Greg Corbett, Bart Hansard, Katie Kneeland, Jason Horgan, Kaira Akita, Lauren Peyton, Dawn Dininger, Sarah Jean Kubik; Horror; W

In 2011, "Season of the Witch" was released by Rogue Pictures / Relativity Media; Dominic Sena (director); Bragi Schut (screenplay); Nicolas Cage, Ron Perlman, Stephen Campbell Moore, Claire Foy, Stephen Graham, Christopher Lee, Robert Sheehan, Ulrich Thomsen; Fantasy, Adventure

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Huggin' And Chalkin'” by Hoagy Carmichael With The Chickadees charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Santa And The Satellite (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Goodman charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Little Sandy Sleighfoot” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Wun'erful, Wun'erful (Sides uh-one And uh-two) (medley)” by Stan Freberg charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (1957 Version)” by Gene Autry charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Black Slacks” by Joe Bennett And The Sparkletones charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Creature (From The Science Fiction Movie) (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Ancell charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Back To School Again” by Timmie 'Oh Yeah!' Rogers charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Drag City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Be True To Your School” by The Beach Boys charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Marvelous Toy” by Chad Mitchell Trio charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Long Tall Texan” by Murry Kellum charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Harlem Shuffle” by Bob And Earl charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Daddy Sang Bass” by Johnny Cash charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Feelin' So Good (S.k.o.o.b.y-D.o.o)” by The Archies charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Arthur Conley charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” by Jim Stafford charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Hoppy, Gene And Me” by Roy Rogers charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “She Ain't Pretty” by The Northern Pikes charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena Christmas” by Los del Rio charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Dean Martin charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” by Thurl Ravenscroft charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1964, “All I Want For Christmas Is A Beatle” by Dora Bryan charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Busted” by Ray Charles charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I'm The Urban Spaceman” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sabre Dance” by Love Sculpture charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Bedrocks charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Wombling Merry Christmas” by The Wombles charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Ire Feelings” by Rupie Edwards charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town / My Home Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney And The Frog Chorus charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Hokey Cokey” by Black Lace charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The House Is Haunted” by Marc Almond charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Inspector Gadget” by Kartoon Krew charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Uncle Sam” by Madness charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are The Days Of Our Lives” by Queen charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “The Bare Necessities Megamix” by U.K. Mixmasters charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Christmas Wish” by The Smurfs charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing” by No Way Sis charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “It's A Rainbow” by Rainbow (George And Zippy) charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “I Love Sausage Rolls” by Ladbaby charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses charted at number 71 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 74 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 77 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 83 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, “White Silver Sands” by Don Rondo charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Short Fat Fannie” by Larry Williams charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting / Gamblin' Man” by Carl Douglas charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Bonaparte's Retreat / Too Many Mornings” by Glen Campbell charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Night Chicago Died / Can You Get It When You Want It” by Paper Lace charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “(It's A) Monster's Holiday / Great Expectations” by Buck Owens charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Earache My Eye / Turn That Thing Down” by Cheech And Chong charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Shot The Sheriff / Give Me Strength” by Eric Clapton charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Australia's Santa Claus” by Michael John charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Do It With Madonna” by The Androids charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “It's Just Porn Mum” by Trucks charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 25 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 49 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 16 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 30 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Do The Limbo Dance” by David Hasselhoff charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 25 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bicycle Race” by Queen Dance Traxx Featuring Blümchen charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 49 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 55 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 60 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 72 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1958, “Little Darlin'” by The Diamonds charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Red, Red Wine” by Peter Tetteroo charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Dance The Kung Fu” by Carl Douglas charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 49 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Still Alive!!” by Holy Noise Featuring The Global Insert Project charted at number 38 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Who The F**k Is James Brown?” by Traumatic Stress charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “F**k Macarena” by MC Rage charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena Christmas” by Los del Rio charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 93 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road [+ Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (Remix)]” by Lil Nas X charted at number 55 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 81 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 41 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 23 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 25 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 34 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 55 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 106 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 113 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 116 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “I Saw My Mummy Kissing Santa Claus” by The Platters charted at number 168 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Doris Day With The Sportsmen charted at number 192 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 22 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 111 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 40 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 46 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 20 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Ça plane pour moi” by The Tears charted at number 83 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 19 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 92 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1964, “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Be True To Your School / In My Room” by The Beach Boys charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Marvelous Toy” by Chad Mitchell Trio charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Drag City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Arthur Conley charted at number 79 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 80 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Daddy Sang Bass” by Johnny Cash charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Theme From 'The Banana Splits Adventure Hour' or The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)” by The Banana Splits charted at number 100 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 92 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 93 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 96 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 4 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 3 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2014, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 42 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 3 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 39 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 4, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sat Jan the 4 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 4 of the year
Serialnumber = 45649
Julian date = 2460668 O.S.= 12 - 22 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Eleventh Day of Christmas
Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day (first American-born Saint)
[Burma] Independence Day (1948)
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[Sri Lanka] Tamil Thai Pongal Day
[USA] Braille Day
[USA] Diet Resolution Week (Day 4)
[USA] Get Out Your Boxer Shorts Day
[USA] National Trivia Day
[USA] Short People Day
[USA] Trivia Day
[USA] Universal Letter-Writing Week (Day 4)
[Utah] Admission Day (1896)
[Zaire] Martyrs of Independence Day.
[USA] Braille Literacy Week (Final Day)

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
Quadrantid meteor shower, radiant in Bootes (thru 1-6)
[Ancient Rome] Prid Non Jan in the Roman calendar
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