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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 18

Last Updated 01-19-2024

🎵"Legs" Larry Smith -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1944
Musician, Drummer, Novelty Performer
Group Names: The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

🎭🎵Brett Hudson -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1953
Comedian, Singer, Musician
Names/Places: The Hudson Brothers with brothers Mark & Bill
TV Shows: The Hudson Brothers Razzle Dazzle Show

🎭🎵Tom Bailey -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1956
Actor, Keyboardist, Pianist, Synthesizer, Hip-Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: RN:Thomas Alexander Bailey; Alannah Currie's ex-
Misc: some say b. 1956 or June 18
Group Names: Thompson Twins
Movie Titles: Ghostbusters (1984), Easy A, 10 Things I Hate About You, 50 First Dates

✍🎭Alison Arngrim -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1962 N.S.
Author (m), Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: Stefan's sister, Norma MacMillan (cartoon voicist) and Thor's daughter
Misc: her father managed a comedy group named "The Village Idiots", whose sketches were featured on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.
Book Titles: Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated
Album Titles: Heeere's Amy (portraying Amy Carter which got some airplay on Dr. Demento's radio show)
TV Shows: Little House on the Prairie (as Nellie Oleson Dalton)

🎵Jeremy Healey -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1962
Hip-Pop Musician, English
Group Names: Haysi Fantayzee, E-Zee Possee
Song Titles: Shiny Shiny

✍🎭Jane Horrocks -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1964
Writer (m), Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, English
TV Shows: Fifi and the Flowertots, Foxbusters, Absolutely Fabulous, Little Voice, Trollied
Movie Titles: Corpse Bride, Chicken Run, Little Voice

🎭Dave Attell -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1965
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Insomniac

🎨🎭Burnie Burns -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1973 N.S.
Animator (m), Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Lazer Team, The Outfield, Red vs. Blue (series)

🎭Jason Segel -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1980
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Freaks and Geeks (as Nick Andopolis), How I Met Your Mother (as Marshall Eriksen)
Movie Titles: Knocked Up, The Five-Year Engagement, Despicable Me, The Muppets (2011), Forgetting Sarah Marshall, I Love You Man

🎭Morgan York -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1993 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Hannah Montana (as Sarah)
Movie Titles: Cheaper by the Dozen (series)

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🎭Sarah Gilman -- is 28 in the year 2024 and 29 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1996 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Last Man Standing (as Cammy Harris), I Didn't Do It (as Delia Delfano)
Movie Titles: For You I Will Fight, Hold For Laughs

🎭Karan Brar -- is 25 in the year 2024 and 26 in the year 2025; b.1/18/1999 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (series)

🎭Oliver Hardy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/18/1892 d.8/7/1957 (65)
Movie Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Harlem, GA; MN:Norvell; NN:Babe
Misc: of Laurel & Hardy
Movie Titles: The Flying Deuces, Sons of the Desert, Way Out West, The Music Box

🎭🎵Danny Kaye -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/18/1911 N.S. d.3/3/1987 N.S. (76)
Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; NN:Rubber Face; RN:David Daniel Kominsky; Sylvia Fine's hubby
TV Shows: Danny Kaye Show (host)

🎭Sid Newman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/18/1920 d.4/10/2001 (81)
Actor
TV Shows: Larry Sanders Show (as Sid), Seinfeld (as old man)

⛪🎵🎷Jan Van Halen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/18/1920 d.12/9/1986 (66)
Roman Catholic, Pianist, Saxophonist, Bandleader, Jazz Clarinetist, Dutch (Netherlands)
Names/Places: Eddie & Alex's father (missed his future grandson Wolfie by five years)
Song Titles: Big Bad Bill (is Sweet William Now, on the Van Halen album "Diver Down")

Ray Dolby -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/18/1933 N.S. d.9/12/2013 N.S. (80)
Hall of Famer, Engineer (m), Inventor (m), Physicist (m)
Misc: Dolby Noise Reduction Systems A,B,C,HX Pro, 4-channel surround system, 6-track SRD

✍🎭John Hughes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/18/1950 N.S. d.8/6/2009 N.S. (59)
Screenwriter, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Home Alone, Home Alone 2, Curly Sue, Uncle Buck, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Mr. Mom, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Breakfast Club, Weird Science

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🎭"Curly" Howard -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/22/1903 d.1/18/1952 (48)
Movie Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: NN:Babe; RN:Jerome Lester Horwitz; Moe's & Shemp's brother
Misc: some say b. 1906
Movie Titles: The Three Stooges (Curly 1932-47)

🎭Bert Wheeler -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/7/1895 d.1/18/1968 (72)
Comedian
Names/Places: RFN:Albert Jerome
Misc: half of the Wheeler & (Robert) Woolsey slapstick comedy team of the 20-30's

🎭Stanley Prager -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/8/1917 d.1/18/1972 (55)
Comedian, Director (m)

Carl Zuckmayer -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/27/1896 d.1/18/1977 (80)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Satirist (m), German

🎭🎵Charlotte Greenwood -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/25/1893 d.1/18/1978 (84)
Movie Actress, Comedienne, Dancer (m), Singer

Lucille Kallen -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/28/1922 d.1/18/1999 (76)
Comedy Writer (m)
TV Shows: Your Show of Shows (the only woman on the team of comedy writers behind Sid Caesar's show)

🎭🎵Bobby Bennett -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/27/1938 d.1/18/2013 (74)
Hall of Famer, Comedian, Dancer (m), Songwriter, Musician, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Famous Flames (the backing band for James Brown)

🎭🎵🎸Glenn Frey -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/6/1948 d.1/18/2016 N.S. (67)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Detroit, MI
Group Names: The Eagles (through 1980), soloist
Song Titles: Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Best of My Love, One of These Nights, Lyin' Eyes, Take It To The Limit, New Kid in Town, Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane, Heartache tonight, The Long Run, I Can't Tell You Why (previous titles as lead of The Eagles), The One You Love, Sexy Girl, The Heat is On, Smuggler's Blues (which inspired a Miami Vice episode), You Belong to the City, True Love
Album Titles: Eagles, Desperado, On The Border, One of These Nights, Hotel California, The Long Run (previous titles as lead of The Eagles), No Fun Aloud, The Allnighter
TV Shows: South of Sunset (TV bomb)

✍🎭Don Pepot -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/6/1933 N.S. d.1/18/2022 N.S. (88)
Writer (m), Actor, Radio Host, Comedian, Filipino (Phillipean)
Names/Places: RN: Ernesto Fajardo
Misc: Hee-Man: Master of None, My Bugoy Goes to Congress, Enteng the Dragon

🎭🎵🎸David Crosby -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/14/1941 N.S. d.1/18/2023 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Classic Rock Singer
Names/Places: MN:Van Courtlandt; b. in Los Angeles
Group Names: The Byrds (co-founder), Crosby Stills Nash and Young, soloist
TV Shows: John Larroquette Show (as Chester the biker)

Related Events on This Date

In 1644, The first UFO sighting in America occurs, by perplexed Pilgrims in Boston.

In 1892, Comedian Oliver (Norvell) Hardy of Laurel and Hardy fame was born in Harlem, Georgia. One-half of a vaudeville team with Stan Laurel, the duo made countless number of “Laurel and Hardy” films, mostly around the early 1930s. He died on August 7, 1957.

In 1945, “Cocktails For Two” by Spike Jones entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1952, Jerome “Curly” Howard of Three Stooges fame died in San Gabriel, California, at age 48.

In 1952, The Donald Duck film, “Donald Applecore” is released. Chip ʹnʹ Dale also appear.

In 1956, Little Richard enters the pop chart at #26 with “Tutti Frutti.” His original beats out covers by Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. Also the Top Fifty pop album chart which is dominated by records like “Jackie Gleason Plays Music for Lovers Only” and “Jackie Gleason Plays Romantic Jazz,” lists its first rock and roll entry. Billy Haley and the Cometsʹ “Rock around the Clock” is #12.

In 1960, R.C., “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, Walt Disneyʹs movie “Son Of Flubber” opened in movie theaters.

In 1964, R.C., “The Marvelous Toy” by The Chad Mitchell Trio peaked at #43 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, The Beatles entered the Billboard U.S. singles chart for the first time with “I Want To Hold Your Hand” at #45, just ten days after its release, making it the fastest-breaking and the fastest selling single in Capitol Records history.

In 1973, John Cleeseʹs final episode on Monty Pythonʹs Flying Circus on BBC.

In 1973, “Super Fly” single by Curtis Mayfield was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Out of This World”, Former astronaut James McDivitt, the man who saw a UFO in space, guest stars; Bobby and Peter camp out in the backyard, looking for UFOs. After they meet General McDivitt, the boys are convinced that they have spotted one and go back the next night with camera to prove it.

In 1975, “The Jeffersons”, TV Comedy spinoff from “All In The Family”, debut on CBS. Weezy! Where are you! Stars Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford as Archie Bunkerʹs neighbors who, as the showʹs theme song explains, move on up to the East Side to a deluxe apartment in the sky.

In 1979, “Delta House”, TV Comedy based on the John Belushi movie “Animal House”, debut on ABC for a short run.

In 1980, It was the day that Disco died when Studio 54 owners in New York, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, were sentenced to 3½ years in prison for tax evasion and fined $20,000. Pundits point to this moment when Studio 54 lost its directors, it lost its direction. Steve Dahl, a well-known hater of disco music, could not be reached for comment as he was probably celebrating its eventual demise.

In 1982, “Tattletales” returned to be airing new episodes on CBS.

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Night Court”. Other Articles: Muppets Tony Curtis

In 1986, “The Redd Foxx Show” began airing on ABC

In 1990, NBC tries to make a big deal out of “Grand,” a satire of soap operas, but despite a fine cast, including John Randolph, Bonnie Hunt, Michael McKean and Pamela Reed, audience reaction is not so grand.

In 1990, “Cheers”. What could be a better venue for a know-it-all like Cliff Clavin than Jeopardy!? So the mail carrier is delighted when he gets a crack at the thinking-manʹs game show — until the contestants are announced: “A doctor and chief of neurosurgery at Boston General Hospital…A lawyer and mother of six…And a mailman.” But then host Alex Trebek turns to the board. “And here are the categories,” he announces, and we see them atop the Jeopardy! columns as he reads them off: “civil servants, stamps from around the world, mothers and sons, beer, bar trivia and, finally, celibacy.” The moment is exquisite, the comedy written to immaculately mesh with what we know about Cliff. Of course the episode ends with his inexorable disgrace. But for those few brief seconds, Cliff is in heaven, and so are we.

In 1992, Chevy Chase joins Kevin Nealon as co-anchor of “Weekend Update” on “Saturday Night Live” and brings the news that “Generalissimo Francisco Franco is STILL dead.”

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “Empty Nestʹs Dreyfus”. Other Articles: Dating Games, Olympics

In 1992, “Iʹm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1994, ABC airs “Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle,” the first of three acclaimed specials based on the precocious six-year-old persona written by Jane Wagner and performed by Lily Tomlin. The character is brought to the small screen by the animators of Klasky Csupo, known for their distinctive “Rugrats” stylings.

In 1994, “Loser” single by Beck was released

In 1995, “The Parent 'Hood” TV Comedy debut on the WB.

In 1996, “Games Rednecks Play” album by Jeff Foxworthy was certified Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA

In 1999, Itʹs The X-Files meets The Partridge Family as MacKenzie Phillips returns to series TV in Disney Channelʹs “So Weird”

In 2002, Sabrina episode #129: In “Deliver Us from E-mail,” Sabrina is a candidate for a writerʹs position at the local newspaper, but Sabrinaʹs evil twin Katrina (also played by Melissa Joan Hart) jeopardizes her chances by e-mailing a supernatural virus that turns her ditzy, causing the editor (guest star George Wendt, “Cheers”) and Josh to doubt her intelligence.

In 2014, “My Big Redneck Family” began airing on CMT

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1980, "Cardiac Arrest" was released by Film Ventures International; Murray Mintz (director/screenplay); Max Gail, Garry Goodrow, Mike Paul Chan, Ray Reinhardt, Robert Behling, Susan O'Connell, Fred Ward; Slasher, Thriller; Live action

In 1980, "Just Tell Me What You Want" was released by Warner Bros.; Sidney Lumet (director); Jay Presson Allen (screenplay); Ali MacGraw, Alan King, Peter Weller, Myrna Loy, Dina Merrill, Keenan Wynn, Tony Roberts, Judy Kaye, Joseph Maher; Comedy; Live action

In 1985, "The New Kids" was released by Columbia Pictures; Sean S. Cunningham (director); Shannon Presby, Lori Loughlin, James Spader, John Philbin, Eddie Jones, Eric Stoltz, Tom Atkins, David H. MacDonald, Vince Grant, Theron Montgomery, Lucy Martin, Paige Lyn Price, Court Miller, Jean De Baer, Robertson Carricart; Horror, Thriller; Live Action

In 1991, "Eve of Destruction" was released by Orion Pictures; Duncan Gibbins (director/screenplay); Yale Udoff (screenplay); Gregory Hines, Renée Soutendijk, Kurt Fuller, Michael Greene, John M. Jackson, Loren Haynes; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action

In 1991, "Once Around" was released by Universal Pictures; Lasse Hallström (director); Malia Scotch Marmo (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Danny Aiello, Laura San Giacomo, Gena Rowlands, Roxanne Hart, Danton Stone, Tim Guinee, Greg Germann, Griffin Dunne; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Snow Dogs" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / The Kerner Entertainment Company; Brian Levant (director); Jim Kouf, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg, Mark Gibson, Philip Halprin (screenplay); Cuba Gooding Jr., James Coburn, Sisqó, Nichelle Nichols, Graham Greene, Joanna Bacalso, Christopher Judge, Michael Bolton, M. Emmet Walsh, Brian Doyle-Murray, Frank C. Turner, Jascha Washington, Alison Matthews, Danelle Folta, Jim Belushi, Jane Sibbett, Frank Welker, Richard Horvitz, David Barclay, Angela Moore; Adventure, Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 2005, "Tom and Jerry: Blast Off to Mars" was released by Warner Home Video / Warner Bros. Animation / Turner Entertainment; Bill Kopp (director/screenplay); Bill Kopp, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff Bennett, Corey Burton, Kathryn Fiore, Jess Harnell, Brad Garrett, Tom Kenny, Rob Paulsen, Frank Welker, Billy West; Sci-Fi, Comedy, Adventure;

In 2008, "27 Dresses" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment; Anne Fletcher (director); Aline Brosh McKenna (screenplay); Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Åkerman, Edward Burns, Judy Greer, Melora Hardin, Michael Ziegfeld, Brian Kerwin, Maulik Pancholy, David Castro, Krysten Ritter, Peyton List, Charli Barcena; Romance, Comedy; W

In 2008, "Mad Money" was released by Overture Films / Millennium Films; Callie Khouri (director); Glenn Gers (screenplay); Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Katie Holmes, Ted Danson, Roger Cross, Adam Rothenberg, Stephen Root, J.C. MacKenzie, Christopher McDonald, Finesse Mitchell, Bryan Massey, Meagen Fay, Marc Macaulay, Peyton Alex Smith, Jim Cramer; Comedy, Crime; W

In 2008, "Teeth" was released by Roadside Attractions; Mitchell Lichtenstein (director/screenplay); Jess Weixler, John Hensley, Josh Pais, Hale Appleman, Ashley Springer, Lenny Von Dohlen, Vivienne Benesch, Julia Garro, Adam Wagner, Trent Moore, Ava Ryen Plumb, Hunter Ulvog; Horror, Comedy; L

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Huggin' And Chalkin'” by Hoagy Carmichael With The Chickadees charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Little Sandy Sleighfoot” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Santa And The Satellite (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Goodman charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Back To School Again” by Timmie 'Oh Yeah!' Rogers charted at number 72 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 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Drag City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Marvelous Toy” by Chad Mitchell Trio charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Be True To Your School” by The Beach Boys charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Long Tall Texan” by Murry Kellum charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Harlem Shuffle” by Bob And Earl charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Little Boxes” by Pete Seeger charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Arthur Conley charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Daddy Sang Bass” by Johnny Cash charted at number 53 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 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Bubble Gum Music” by Rock And Roll Double Bubble Trading Card Co. charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” by Jim Stafford charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Hoppy, Gene And Me” by Roy Rogers charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1986, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Super Bowl Shuffle” by Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “She Ain't Pretty” by The Northern Pikes charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1964, “Poison Ivy” by The Paramounts charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 43 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 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I'm The Urban Spaceman” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sabre Dance” by Love Sculpture charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Bedrocks charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I Put A Spell On You” by Nina Simone charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Wombling Merry Christmas” by The Wombles charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Ire Feelings” by Rupie Edwards charted at number 33 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 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The House Is Haunted” by Marc Almond charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney And The Frog Chorus charted at number 71 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 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “The Bare Necessities Megamix” by U.K. Mixmasters charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Christmas Wish” by The Smurfs charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “It's A Rainbow” by Rainbow (George And Zippy) charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 75 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 50 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 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting / Gamblin' Man” by Carl Douglas charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Bonaparte's Retreat / Too Many Mornings” by Glen Campbell charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Earache My Eye / Turn That Thing Down” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 26 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 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “(It's A) Monster's Holiday / Great Expectations” by Buck Owens charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Shot The Sheriff / Give Me Strength” by Eric Clapton charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Newcastle Song / Ventriloquist Love” by Bob Hudson charted at number 98 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “We Wish You A MMMerry Christmas” by The Tremble M's charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 45 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Spill The Wine” by Freaked-Out Flower Children charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena Christmas” by Los del Rio charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2003, “Do It With Madonna” by The Androids charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “It's Just Porn Mum” by Trucks charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

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

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 42 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2003, “Do It With Madonna” by The Androids charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 52 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 40 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 88 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1969, “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 22 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Do The Limbo Dance” by David Hasselhoff charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 24 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bicycle Race” by Queen Dance Traxx Featuring Blümchen charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 55 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 36 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

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

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Who The F**k Is James Brown?” by Traumatic Stress charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Still Alive!!” by Holy Noise Featuring The Global Insert Project charted at number 61 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 83 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “F**k Macarena” by MC Rage charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bicycle Race” by Queen Dance Traxx Featuring Blümchen charted at number 68 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 61 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 80 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 15 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 46 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 16 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 17 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 47 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 3 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 116 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 142 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 163 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 171 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 37 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 156 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1975, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 16 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 42 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2003, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Ça plane pour moi” by The Tears charted at number 94 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 68 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 31 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

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

In 1964, “Be True To Your School / In My Room” by The Beach Boys charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1964, “Drag City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Marvelous Toy” by Chad Mitchell Trio charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Arthur Conley charted at number 56 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 66 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 69 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Daddy Sang Bass” by Johnny Cash charted at number 72 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Bubble Gum Music” by The Rock And Roll Dubble Bubble Trading Company Of Philadelphia 1941 charted at number 87 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 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1975, “Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” by Jim Stafford charted at number 62 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 73 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 85 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 14 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 64 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 71 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 2 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Mach 5” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 35 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 61 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 10 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 18, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sat Jan the 18 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 18 of the year
Serialnumber = 45663
Julian date = 2460682 O.S.= 1 - 5 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] Man Watcher's Week Ends
[USA] Learn To Ski Day
[World] Hot and Spicy Food Day
[Tunisia] Revolution Day (1956)
[USA] Pooh Day
[USA] Thesaurus Day
[USA] Cuckoo Dancing Week Ends

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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Coma-Berenicid meteor shower, radiant in Coma Berenices (thru 1-22)
Delta Cancrid meteor shower, radiant in Cancer, west of Praesepe (thru 1-20)
Women's Festival of Juno (Roman holiday).
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