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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 16

Last Updated 01-24-2024

✍🎭🎵Jim Stafford -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1944
Humorist, TV Host, Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Banjoist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: Bobbie Gentry's hubby
Song Titles: Spiders & Snakes, Wildwood Weed, My Girl Bill
TV Shows: Jim Stafford Show, Those Amazing Animals, Nashville on the Road

🎵Sandy Pinkard -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1947
Songwriter, Bassist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Pinkard and Bowden

🎵🎸Jill Sobule -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1959 N.S.
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer
Song Titles: I Kissed a Girl

🎭Jonathan Mangum -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1971 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), Announcer (m)
TV Shows: The Drew Carey Show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, NCIS, Let's Make a Deal (announcer)
Movie Titles: The Bucket List

🎭Alyssa Edwards -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1980 N.S.
Drag Queen
Names/Places: RN: Justin Johnson; his stage name is a homage to Alyssa Milano and the drag family House of Edwards

✍🎭🎵Lin-Manuel Miranda -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1980 N.S.
Playwright (m), Actor, Composer, Rapper
Arts Titles: PL: Hamilton, In the Heights;
Movie Titles: Mary Poppins Returns

🎭Mason Gamble -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1986
Actor
Movie Titles: Dennis the Menace (1993), Rushmore, Gattaca, Arlington Road

🎭Yvonne Zima -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.1/16/1989
Actress
TV Shows: ER (as Rachel Greene #1)
Movie Titles: The Nice Guys, Iron Man 3, The Long Kiss Goodnight

✍🎭George Kelly -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1887 N.S. d.6/18/1974 N.S. (87)
Screenwriter, Playwright (m), Actor, Vaudevillan, Director (m), American

🏆⚾"Dizzy" Dean -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1911 d.7/17/1974 (63)
Hall of Famer, Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Lukas, AR; RFN:Jerome Jan Hannah
Misc: 4x All-Star, 4x MLB strikeout leader, 2x MLB wins leader, NL MVP 1934; St. Louis Cardinal "Gashouse Gang" colorful pitcher; Dean won 163 games and lost 101. His lifetime ERA was 3.03. He once struck out 17 batters in a single game, then a record, but since bettered (Roger Clemens fanned 20); mentioned in "Who's On First?"; Cardinals #17 retired and in Cardinals Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals (1930, 1932-1937), Chicago Cubs (1938-1941), St. Louis Browns (1947)

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🎭Leslie H. Martinson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1915 N.S. d.9/3/2016 N.S. (101)
TV Director (m)
TV Shows: Mannix, Roy Rogers Show, The Brady Bunch, CHiPs, Fantasy Island, Barnaby Jones, Cannon, Dusty's Trail, Batman (two installments)
Movie Titles: Batman: The Movie (1966)

🎭Buddy Lester -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1917 d.10/4/2002 (85)
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: New Phil Silvers Show (as Nick)

🎨Jim Berry -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1932 d.3/20/2015 (83)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Berry's World

🎭Michael White -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1936 d.3/7/2016 N.S. (80)
Movie/Stage Producer (m), Scottish
Movie Titles: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python and the Holy Grail

🎭Claire Gordon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1941 d.4/13/2015 (74)
Actress, Comedienne, English

🎵🎸William "Bill" Francis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1942 d.5/23/2010 N.S. (68)
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show

🎭Kellye Nakahara -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1948 N.S. d.2/16/2020 N.S. (72)
Actress, Hawaiian
TV Shows: M*A*S*H (as Nurse Kealani Kellye)

🎭Robert Schimmel -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1950 d.9/3/2010 (60)
Comedian

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🎭Chris Cotton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/16/1987 N.S. d.12/11/2019 N.S. (32)
Actor, Comedian

🎭Carole Lombard -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/6/1908 d.1/16/1942 (33)
Movie Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: b. in Fort Wayne, IN; RMLN:Jane Peters; Clark Gable's wife
Misc: some say b. 1909

✍🎭🎵David Seville -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/27/1919 d.1/16/1972 (52)
Author (m), Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter
Names/Places: b. in Fresno, CA; RN:Ross Bagdasarian Sr.
Misc: he created the Chipmunks while experimenting with tape recording speeds; his son David Jr. resurrected the character of David Seville after his father died beginning with a new Chipmunks album in 1980 and TV series in 1983; Jason Lee began voicing Seville in 2015
Song Titles: Witch Doctor, The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
TV Shows: The Alvin Show (as David Seville & the Chipmunks: Theodore, Simon, and... ALLLLL-VINNN!)

🎭🎵Ted Cassidy -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/31/1932 d.1/16/1979 (46)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Pianist
Misc: some say b. 1933
TV Shows: The Addams Family (as Lurch & 'Thing'), Huck Finn (as Injun Joe)

🎭Joyce Jameson -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/26/1932 d.1/16/1987 (54)
Comedienne
TV Shows: The Spike Jones Show

🎵Will "Dub" Jones -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/14/1928 N.S. d.1/16/2000 N.S. (71)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Coasters

🎭Ron Carey -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/11/1935 d.1/16/2007 (71)
TV Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Newark, NJ
TV Shows: The Corner Bar, Barney Miller (as Off. Carl Levitt)

🎵Jimmy Castor -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/23/1940 d.1/16/2012 (71)
Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Jimmy Castor Bunch
Song Titles: Troglodyte (Cave Man), The Bertha Butt Boggie

🎭Russell Johnson -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/10/1934 d.1/16/2014 (79)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Gilligan's Island (as Roy Hinkley 'The Professor')

🎭Dave Madden -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/17/1931 N.S. d.1/16/2014 N.S. (82)
Actor, Comedian, Canadian
Misc: not b. Dec 12 or 15, 1933
TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, The Partridge Family (as Reuben Kinkaid), Alice (as Earl Hicks)

🎭Constance Harper -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/31/1930 N.S. d.1/16/2021 N.S. (90)
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1966
TV Shows: The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (as Connie Edwards)

✍🎵Peter "P.D.Q. Bach" Schickele -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/17/1935 N.S. d.1/16/2024 N.S. (88)
Satirist (m), Arranger, Composer, Musician, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: NN: P.D.Q. Bach: The Last & Least of Bach's Many Children
Misc: b. 1807, d.1742 (implausible?); film, TV, & theater scores

Related Events on This Date

In 1921, The motion picture, “The Kid”, opened in movie houses. The classic movie starred Charlie Chaplin and featured a little tyke, soon to be a Hollywood favorite. His name? Jackie Coogan. He continued to make movies until his death in 1984.

In 1942, Kay Kyser and the band recorded “A Zoot Suit” for Columbia Records. The tune is about the problems associated with wearing the garish, exaggerated 'hep' fashion. Our boss still wears a zoot suit and twirls a watch chain. He looks like Jim Carey in “The Mask” but donʹt tell him we said that…

In 1942, The Donald Duck film, “The Village Smithy” is released.

In 1957, The “Disneyland” TV show features “Your Host, Donald Duck”.

In 1960, Comedian Gary Lewis was a guest on his dadʹs TV special, “The Jerry Lewis Show”, on NBC.

In 1960, On the cover of TV Guide: “Cliff Arquette as Charley Weaver”. Other Articles: Nick Adams, Mort Sahl

In 1963, The live-action feature film, “Son of Flubber” is generally released. It is a sequel to the film, “The Absent-Minded Professor”.

In 1965, COVER OF TV GUIDE BOB HOPE 'an American institution' (by artist RONALD SEARLE)

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #16. “Plant You Now, Dig You Later”. While working for Mr. Howell, Gilligan unearths a chest. The castaways think it must contain a pirateʹs treasure. When ownership of the chest is disputed, the case goes to court, with the Professor presiding as judge.

In 1965, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Hope”. Other Articles: Peyton Place, Man From UNCLE

In 1965, R.C., “The Crusher” by The Novas peaked at #88 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, “The Outer Limits”, TV Scifi Anthology; last aired on ABC.

In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #86. “The Hunter”. Famous big-game hunter Jonathan Kincaid and his assistant, Ramoo land on the island in search of new game to hunt. Since they have hunted just about every kind of animal on earth, they then decide that the ultimate challenge would be to hunt a human. After much debate, they choose Gilligan as their target, and state that if Gilligan can stay alive for 24 hours, they will rescue the castaways. After Gilligan manages to outwit and outrun the armed hunters for 24 hours, Kincaid does not uphold his promise of rescue for fear they will report him to the authorities.

In 1969, “Queen And I”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Mikeʹs Horror-Scope”, Abbe Lane guest stars as Beebe Gallini. Carol reads Mikeʹs horoscope about a strange woman who will come into his life. Then Beebe, the glamorous head of a cosmetics firm, hires Mike to design a new factory.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “June Carter and Johnny Cash”. Other Articles: Arnold the Pig, Make Room For Daddy

In 1972, David Seville died on this day in Beverly Hills, California. Born Ross Bagdasarian, the musician was the force — and artist — behind the Alvin and the Chipmunks novelty songs of the '50s, '60s and '70s. Some may remember that Seville appeared in the films, “Viva Zapata”, “Stalag 17” and “Rear Window”. Seville first claimed fame, not through the novelty impact of the hit, “The Chipmunk Song” (it sold 3.5 million copies in five weeks); but by writing Rosemary Clooneyʹs biggest hit, “Come On-a My House”, in the early '50s and the number one hit, “Witch Doctor”, in 1958. Ross was a singer under the stage name of David Seville, a songwriter and a producer for Liberty Records in the 50's and the creator of The Chipmunks when he experimented with variable speed tape recorders. Ross named the Chipmunks after the three record executives at Liberty who didnʹt want him to release The Chipmunkʹs first hit.

In 1973, Little Jo is playing “The Most Dangerous Game” in the 440th and final episode of “Bonanza.” Stalked by a psychopathic killer, heʹs weaponless, has no supplies, and all he knows is that heʹs prey for “The Hunter.” Michael Landon not only stars in the program, he also wrote and directed the showʹs swan song after 13 and a half years. PAX television aired a prequel to the series called “Ponderosa” at the turn of the millenium.

In 1978, READING ABOUT THE SEX PISTOLS The Punk-Rock band is profiled in “NEWSWEEK”

In 1981, NBC looks to two famous fictional characters to save its lineup: a single mom and an orchid-sniffin' detective. Barbara Eden stars in a role conjured by a Jeannie (singer Jeannie C. Reiley with Tom T. Hall), as she plays Stella Johnson, a mother who socked it to the “Harper Valley P.T.A.” The movie was only a mild success in theaters, but knocked 'em dead in its television premiere and led to a TV series. As for the detective, that was William Holden as “Nero Wolfe” in the case of “The Golden Spiders,” originally written by Rex Stout in 1953.

In 1984, President Reagan called for “peaceful competition” with Moscow. He authorized research and development on space-age weapons capable of destroying incoming nuclear missiles, the program known as “Star Wars.” No word on whether George Lucas was amused with the name of one of his movies being tied to a nuclear weapons plan. Frank Zappa produced a song about it and commenting “Star Wars wonʹt work. It is a piece of…”

In 1986, “Get Out Of My Room” video by Cheech and Chong was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1987, The Beastie Boys were censored on American Bandstand, a first for the popular TV show.

In 1988, The film, “Three Men and a Baby” breaks the $100 million mark in ticket sales, the first time for a Disney movie.

In 1993, In “Saturday Night Liveʹs” final “Itʹs Pat!” sketch, Harvey Keitel descends into madness trying to determine the gender of his uh…fellow…shipwreck victim. Just as Pat is ready to finally admit Patʹs true gender, audience member Adam Sandler screams “No! No! Donʹt tell us, Pat! We donʹt want to know if you are a man or a woman! The fact that we donʹt know is all the fun.” Later in the show, musical guest Madonna urges the viewing audience to fight the “real enemy,” and rips up a picture of…Joey Buttafuoco.

In 1993, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dana Carvey and Phil Hartman”. Other Articles: Secret Service, Cableʹs Stars

In 1994, “The George Carlin Show”, TV Comedy, debut on Fox.

In 1995, A sixth television network, UPN, by Paramount debuts; it is now defunct; it was launched with a two-hour premiere of scifi adventure “Star Trek: Voyager” starring Kate Mulgrew as the captain. Voyager followed the adventures of the USS Voyager and its crew as they navigated the challenges of being stranded in the Delta Quadrant, 70,000 light-years from Earth.

In 1996, Singer Jimmy Buffettʹs seaplane, “The Flying Boat,” was shot at by Jamaican police who mistook it for a drug smuggling craft; U2's Bono was aboard the plane with Buffett at the time. Buffett later wrote a song about the incident, “Jamaica Mistaica,” that appeared on the album “Banana Wind.”

In 1999, Warren Zevon, America, Jonny Lang and Delbert McClinton perform at the inaugural ball for former pro wrestler turned Minnesota governor Jesse “The Body” Ventura. America performs “Ventura Highway.”

In 1999, “Batman Beyond” which premiered six days ago moves into the Bat-urday morning sked on the WB

In 2002, Adam Ant (Stuart Goddard), the flamboyant pop singer who scored hits in the 1980s, is committed to a London Psychiatric hospital after being arrested for firearms offenses.

In 2007, Actor Ron Carey (TV: “Barney Miller”) died in Los Angeles at age 71.

In 2012, “Betty Whiteʹs Off Their Rockers” began airing on NBC

In 2013, “Kroll Show” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2014, Death claimed actors Russell Johnson (“Gilliganʹs Island”) at age 89 and Dave Madden (“The Partridge Family”) at age 82.

In 2015, “Worldʹs Funniest” began airing on Fox

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1987, "Critical Condition" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Apted (director); Denis Hamill, John Hamill (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Joe Mantegna, Bob Dishy, Sylvia Miles, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Jon Polito, Bob Saget, Garrett Morris, Brian Tarantina, Wesley Snipes, Joe Dallesandro, Joseph Ragno, Cigdem Onat; Comedy; Live Action

In 1998, "Half Baked" was released by Universal Pictures; Tamra Davis (director); Dave Chappelle, Neal Brennan (screenplay); Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams, Clarence Williams III, Rachel True, Laura Silverman, Tommy Chong, Steven Wright, Tracy Morgan, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Jon Stewart, Stephen Baldwin, Willie Nelson, Bob Saget; Comedy; Live Action

In 2004, "Along Came Polly" was released by Universal Pictures / Jersey Films; John Hamburg (director/screenplay); Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Hank Azaria, Bryan Brown, Alec Baldwin, Jsu Garcia, Michele Lee, Bob Dishy, Missi Pyle, Judah Friedlander, Kevin Hart, Masi Oka, Kym E. Whitley, Nathan Dean, Cheryl Hines, Caroline Aaron, Christina Kirk, Todd Stashwick, Michael Shamberg, Nick Jameson, Ronald Hunter, Jeffrey Ross, Mitch Silpa, David Wain; Romance, Comedy;

In 2004, "The Goodbye Girl" was released by TNT / Warner Bros. Television / Turner Entertainment Co. / Ron Ziskin Productions; Richard Benjamin (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Jeff Daniels, Patricia Heaton, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Lynda Boyd, Alan Cumming, Richard Benjamin, Sharon Wilkins, Emily Holmes, Ron Halder, Ross Benjamin, Kevin Durand, Marco Soriano, Woody Jeffreys, Marie Stillin, Zag Margaret; Comedy;

In 2004, "Pixel Perfect" was released by Buena Vista Television; Mark A.Z. Dippé (director); Neal Shusterman (screenplay); Ricky Ullman, Leah Pipes, Spencer Redford, Tania Gunadi, Brett Cullen, Chris Williams, Porscha Coleman, Nate Stevens, Joyce Cohen, Anthony DiMaria, Max Robinson, Mike Peterson, Michael Patrick; Family, Sci-Fi, Comedy;

In 2004, "Teacher's Pet" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / DisneyToon Studios; Timothy Björklund (director); Gary Baseman, Bill Steinkellner, Cheri Steinkellner (screenplay); Nathan Lane, Kelsey Grammer, Shaun Fleming, Debra Jo Rupp, David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Stiller, Paul Reubens, Megan Mullally, Rob Paulsen, Wallace Shawn, Estelle Harris, Jay Thomas, Rosalyn Landor, Genie Francis, Anthony Geary, Mae Whitman, Lauren Tom, Pamela S. Adlon, Timothy Stack, Ken Swofford, Kevin Michael Richardson; Comedy, Musical, Family;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1954, “What It Was Was Football” by Deacon Andy Griffith charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Run Red Run” by The Coasters charted at number 46 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 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Skokiaan (South African Song)” by Bill Haley And His Comets charted at number 71 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 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh-Hu” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “High School U.S.A.” by Tommy Facenda charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Happy Reindeer” by Dancer Prancer And Nervous charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Too Much Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Makin' Whoopee” by Ray Charles charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Jolly Green Giant” by The Kingsmen charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back” by Billy Edd Wheeler charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Crusher” by Novas charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner And Garcia charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “WKRP In Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Tube Snake Boogie” by ZZ Top charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal” by Arrested Development charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by The Avons charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Frankie Laine charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Grandad” by Clive Dunn charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Ant Rap” by Adam And The Ants charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Computer Love / The Model” by Kraftwerk charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Wanna Be A Winner” by Brown Sauce charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)” by The Tweets charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stars Over 45” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Golden Brown” by The Stranglers charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Drowning In Berlin” by The Mobiles charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 19 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 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Time Warp II” by Damian charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I Wanna Be A Flintstone” by Screaming Blue Messiahs charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “You Talk Too Much” by Sultans Of Ping FC charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Slam Jam” by WWF Superstars charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Naughty Christmas (Goblin In The Office)” by Fat Les charted at number 54 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 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “The Thong Song” by Sisqó charted at number 97 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 72 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 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas” by Gayla Peevey charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “St. George And The Dragonet” by Stan Freberg charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 18 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 6 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 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 7 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 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star / Rio de Janeiro” by Bill Wyman charted at number 16 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 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Beautiful World / Planet Earth” by Devo charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “O Superman / Walk The Dog” by Laurie Anderson charted at number 52 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 53 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 58 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Berserk Warriors / L'Amour No More” by Mental As Anything charted at number 59 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 77 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Marijuana Australiana / Ned Kelly's Tunes” by The Bushwackers charted at number 91 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 94 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stray Cat Strut / Drink That Bottle Down” by Stray Cats charted at number 95 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by Billy Joel charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by The Chipettes charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Whip It!” by LunchMoney Lewis Featuring Chlöe Angelides charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Too Drunk To F**k” by Dead Kennedys charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Bad News charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Coconut” by Smile charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 39 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “DooDah!” by Cartoons charted at number 45 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 44 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 72 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie charted at number 86 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1982, “Der Kommissar” by Falco charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 3 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 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Planet Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 37 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stuck On Earth” by ALF (Paul Fusco) charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead And Nigel Goulding charted at number 36 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 61 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue charted at number 87 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 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Starship Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 68 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Teletubbies zeggen "A-oh!"” by Teletubbies charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 62 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 95 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1988, “He's My Girl” by David Hallyday charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 27 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 58 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 77 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Rapper's Delight” by Dan The Automator charted at number 87 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 100 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 3 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Starman” by David Bowie charted at number 27 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie charted at number 79 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

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

In 1982, “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 18 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 19 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 39 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 48 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, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo Deer” by Garry Ferrier charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 43 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 86 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by Leilah And Jeordie charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 22 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 48 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 100 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “If I Had A Million Dollars” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 26 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 51 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 93 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2016, “Starman” by David Bowie charted at number 74 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 75 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 16, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Thu Jan the 16 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 16 of the year
Serialnumber = 45661
Julian date = 2460680 O.S.= 1 - 3 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] Man Watcher's Week (Day 5)
[USA] Guys Night Out
[USA] Book Publishers Day
[USA] Good Teen Day
[USA] Nothing Day (1973)
[USA] Religious Freedom Day
[USA] There's No Business Like Show Business Day
[USA] Cuckoo Dancing 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.
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