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🎭Tom Baker -- is 90 in the year 2024 and 91 in the year 2025; b.1/20/1934
Actor, English
TV Shows: Doctor Who (the fourth actor to play the Doctor)
Movie Titles: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Sprung: The Magic Roundabout!, Nicholas and Alexandra

✍🎭David Lynch -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/20/1946
Writer (m), Actor, Producer (m), TV/Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Missoula, MT
TV Shows: Twin Peaks (all we are saying, is give Peaks a chance!)
Movie Titles: Mulholland Drive, Dune, Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet

✍🎭Bill Maher -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.1/20/1956
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Sara, Politically Incorrect, Real Time with Bill Maher
Movie Titles: D.C. Cab, House II: The Second Story, Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death, Religulous

🎭Rainn Wilson -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.1/20/1966
Actor
TV Shows: Six Feet Under, The Office (as Dwight Schrute)
Movie Titles: The Rocker, Monsters vs. Aliens, Super, Juno

🎭Reno Wilson -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/20/1969
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Mike and Molly (as Officer Carl Millan)
Movie Titles: Crank (series), Transformers

🎨Harold Gray -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1894 d.5/9/1968 (74)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Little Orphan Annie

✍⛪🎭🎵George Burns -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1896 d.3/9/1996 (100)
Hall of Famer, Author (m), Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Gracie Allen's hubby; RN:Nathan Birnbaum
Misc: He was booked on his 100th birthday (Jan 1996) at the London Palladum but changed it to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas
TV Shows: Burns & Allen Show (as himself)
Movie Titles: The Sunshine Boys, Oh God!, Going in Style

🎨Norman Mingo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1896 d.5/8/1980 (84)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Illustrator (m)
Misc: Alfred E. Newman

🎭Norma Varden -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1898 d.1/19/1989 (91)
TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Hazel (as Harriet Johnson)

🎭Leon Ames -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1903 d.10/12/1993 (90)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Portland, Ind.
Misc: 50 years in movies; some say b. 1902
TV Shows: Life with Father, Mr. Ed (as Gordon Kirkwood)

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

🎭DeForest Kelley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1920 d.6/11/1999 (79)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Atlanta, Ga.
TV Shows: Star Trek (as Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy who says 'Dammit Jim, I play a doctor, not a...')
Movie Titles: Star Trek (series), Gunfight at OK Corral, Raintree County

✍🎭Graham Stark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1922 d.10/29/2013 (91)
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Director (m), English
TV Shows: Pink Panther, Casino Royale

🎵Lee Pockriss -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1924 d.11/14/2011 (87)
Songwriter
Misc: wrote the melodies for two #1 hits, "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Brian Hyland and Shelley Fabares' "Johnny Angel".

🎭Arte Johnson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1929 N.S. d.7/3/2019 N.S. (90)
Soap Actor, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, Ill.
Misc: some say b. 1934
TV Shows: Hennesey (as Seaman Shatz), Rowan & Martin's Laugh In (as Tyrone the old man on a park bench-Rosmenko-Wolfgang the lurking German soldier 'Verrry interesting' regular), The Gong Show, Glitter, Baggy Pants & the Nit Wits
Movie Titles: Love at First Bite

🎵Rick Evans -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/20/1943 N.S. d.2/??/2018 N.S. (75)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Group Names: Zager and Evans

🎭Edward A. Sothern -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/1/1826 d.1/20/1881 (54)
Stage Actor, English
Misc: comic role actor in Britan and America

⚛Dmitri I. Mendeleyev -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/27/1834 Ju-1 or 2/8/1834 N.S. d.1/20/1907 Ju-1 (72) or 2/2/1907 N.S. (72)
Chemist (m), Russian
Names/Places: MN:Ivanovich
Misc: discovered periodic table of the elements so Tom Lehrer could sing a song about the elements

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🎭Gordon Jones -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/5/1911 d.1/20/1963 (51)
Actor
TV Shows: Abbott & Costello Show (as Mike the cop), Ray Milland Show, The Aventures of Ozzie & Harriet (as Butch Barton)

💰🎵Alan Freed -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/15/1921 N.S. d.1/20/1965 N.S. (43)
Hall of Famer, Executive, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: RN: Albert James Freed
Misc: The Father & coiner of the term "Rock & Roll"; payola accepter

🎭Beatrice Lillie -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/29/1894 d.1/20/1989 (94)
Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Canadian
Names/Places: RN:Constance Sylvia Gladys Munston; aka Lady Peel
Misc: billed as the funniest woman in the world
Movie Titles: Auntie Mame, Around the World in 80 Days, Throughly Modern Millie

🎭🎵Stan Freeman -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/3/1920 d.1/20/2001 (80)
Comedian, Harpsichordist, Pianist

🎨Al Hirschfield -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/21/1903 N.S. d.1/20/2003 N.S. (99)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Names/Places: b. in St. Louis; RFN:Albert
Misc: N.Y. Times theater caricaturist

🎭Howard Lew Lewis -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/21/1941 N.S. d.1/20/2018 N.S. (76)
Comic Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, Brush Strokes

✍🎭Bob (Comedian) Smith -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/24/1958 N.S. d.1/20/2018 N.S. (59)
Author (m), Comedian, Gay
Book Titles: Growing Up Gay: From Left Out to Coming Out

🎭🎵🎸Meat Loaf -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/27/1947 N.S. d.1/20/2022 N.S. (74)
Movie Actor, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: RN:Marvin Lee Aday
Misc: AP says b. 1951; He's NOT Mr. Meat Loaf
Song Titles: I'd Do Anything For Love, Bat Out of Hell, Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
Album Titles: Bat Out of Hell, Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster is Loose
Movie Titles: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (as Eddie the half-brained greaser)

Related Events on This Date

In 1896, Actor-comedian George Burns was born Nathan Birnbaum in New York City. With cigar in hand, and seemingly always accompanied by a young and beautiful woman, Burns made millions laugh with his quick wit and easy style. His career got started with his straight-man act for comedienne Gracie Allen in 1922. In 1926, the two were wed and the “Burns and Allen” team made history, from vaudeville to radio (1932) to films and then TV, beginning in 1950. Several generations used Burnsʹ trademark closing line, “Say goodnight, Gracie,” whenever someone made a ditzy comment. Burns later won a best supporting actor Oscar for 1975's “The Sunshine Boys” and also starred in “Oh, God!” (as God), “Going in Style,” “Two of a Kind” and “Radioland Murders.” Burns died on March 9, 1996, only weeks after his 100th birthday.

In 1903, “The Wizard Of Oz” premiered as a stage play.

In 1912, R.C., “Down By The Old Mill Stream” by Harry MacDonough peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1920, Actor DeForest Kelley (“Bones” on the “Star Trek” TV series) was born. He also starred in such non “Star Trek” productions as “Apache Uprising,” “The Law and Jake Wade,” “Gunfight at O.K. Corral,” “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit” and “Fear in the Night.” He died on June 11, 1999.

In 1950, The Donald Duck film, “Lion Around” is released. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear.

In 1951, R.C., “Tennessee Waltz” Makes The Pop Chart by Spike Jones and the City Slickers; will peak at #13.

In 1956, R.C., “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1958, Saint Louis radio station KWK finishes its “Record Breaking Week.” Orders of station management had all rock and roll music banned from the airwaves. The disc jockeys gave every rock and roll record in the station library a “farewell spin” before smashing it into pieces. The station manager at KWK, Robert Convey, calls the action “a simple weeding out of undesirable music.”

In 1958, The early rock ʹnʹ roll classic, “Get a Job” by the Silhouettes was released. And we did. Get a job, that is…

In 1959, “One Step Beyond”, TV Scifi Anthology; debut on ABC.

In 1961, John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th U.S. president as he replaced DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, who at age 70 had been the oldest man in to hold the office. He said as part of his brief address, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” but computer pundits had fun with it and rearranged his phrase on a recording to read “Ask not [what you can do for your country], ask [what your country can do for you].”

In 1961, THE “Dick Van Dyke” pilot episode was filmed on this date at Desilu Cahuenga studios in Hollywood. It would air that October 3rd, as the seriesʹ first episode on CBS.

In 1961, “Youʹre In The Picture” (TV Game Show) premiered on CBS, it was such a big flop it was canceled the same day. The next week, host Jackie Gleason spent the entire half hour apologizing for the disasterous TV show.

In 1962, R.C., “Small Sad Sam” by Phil McLean peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, R.C., “Twistin' All Night Long” by Danny and The Juniors with Freddy Cannon peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #54. “The Postman Cometh”. The Castaways hear on the radio that Mary Annʹs boyfriend in Kansas is getting married. Mary Ann overhears the others talking about her, and mistakenly believes that she has been poisoned by the mushrooms she recently ate, and has only a short while left to live. A hilarious dream sequence follows, featuring the Professor sounding a lot like Cary Grant.

In 1967, Already a huge hit in the United States, “The Monkees” TV show began airing in Britain.

In 1968, R.C., “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred and His Playboy Band peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, Henry Fonda gives sitcoms a shot in an easygoing ABC comedy “The Smith Family.” Janet Blair stars as his wife; the kids are Darleen Carr, Ronny Howard and Michael-James Wixted.

In 1973, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of the Bob Newhart Show: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette”. Other Articles: Doctor Kildare, The Inauguration

In 1973, “Here We Go Again”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC.

In 1974, A small college basketball scoring record was set when two teams, Essex Community College and Englewood Cliffs, played a 210-67 game. Essex won.

In 1977, “Take This Job and Shove It” album by Johnny Paycheck was released

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “SUPER BOWL XIII”. Other Articles: Lyle Waggoner, $1.98 Beauty Pagent

In 1979, R.C., “Le Freak” by Chic returned to the number one spot for the third and final time this release and held it for three more weeks for a total of six non-consecutive weeks at number one.

In 1979, R.C., “The Football Card” by Glenn Sutton peaked at #46 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States. That same day, 52 American hostages were released by Iran after 444 days in captivity. In the eight years that followed, Reagan was the subject of hundreds of funny records heard all over morning radio and Doctor Demento.

In 1982, Ozzy Osbourne was hospitalized after biting the head off a dead bat thrown at him during a live performance in Des Moines. Ozzy thought it was plastic. He was later forced to undergo rabies shots. In a South Park episode in 1998, a cartoonized Ozzy bit off the head of Kenny!

In 1986, Lost film footage from the 1931 horror classic “Frankenstein” was discovered; MCA/Universal made plans to insert the cut scenes back into the Boris Karloff classic.

In 1987, “Hill Street Blues” (NBC): The refuse piles high as a garbage strike hits the Hill; Howard is pressed back into service on the SWAT team; substitute garbageman Hill (Michael Warren) loses his cool and trashes a funeral procession honoring a neighborhood drug kingpin; LaRue and Washington recruit an “unqualified” technician to help a lab expedite the paperwork on a cocaine sample for court; Flaherty and Russo are impressed by a feisty old man who stood up to crack dealers. Sloan: Moses Gunn. Ballantine: Gary Miller. Sid: Peter Jurasik. Howard: James B. Sikking. LaRue: Kiel Martin.

In 1987, “The Return Of Bruno” album by Bruce Willis was released. Bruce might have said “If Don Johnson can release a record, then so can I!”

In 1989, George H.W. Bush was sworn in as the 41st president of the United States; Dan Quayle was sworn in as vice president.

In 1989, President Reagan becomes first president elected in a “0” year, since 1840, to leave office alive. George W. Bush, the son of George H.W. Bush, became the second since then in 2000.

In 1990, Comedians Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold got married. They have since split up.

In 1990, R.C., “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” by Michael Bolton peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. Beavis and Butthead both agreed that this video and song sucked!

In 1990, R.C., “Principalʹs Office” by Young M.C. peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1992, “The Dennis Miller Show” premieres in syndication where it lasts, well, six times longer than “The Chevy Chase Show.” Among those getting small breaks from the show are sidekick Nick Bakay (later on ESPN and the voice of “Sabrinaʹs” cat puppet, Salem), writer Norm MacDonald, as well as network TV debuts for Henry Rollins and Janeane Garofalo, and the late great Jinky the Fruit Bat.

In 1993, Bill Clinton was sworn in as the 42nd president of the United States; Al Gore was sworn in as vice president, but the poor judge sworn in a redwood tree by mistake as he thought, but then realized that it really was Gore!

In 1996, On the cover of TV Guide: “Xena and Hercules, Shatner, Space”. Other Articles: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Issue

In 1998, This is supposed to be an innocent title, but I canʹt help but snicker at this: “My Balls And My Word (all I Have In This World..)” album by Young Bleed was released

In 2001, Janet Reno makes SNL appearance! The former attorney general made a surprise entrance during a “Saturday Night Live” skit over the weekend, crashing through a fake brick wall, shouting “Itʹs Reno time!” and dancing with her lookalike: cast member Will Ferrell in Reno drag. Reno and Ferrell, dressed alike in royal blue outfits and pearls, appeared side-by-side in a skit called “Janet Renoʹs Dance Party.” “I like your dress, Janet,” she said to Ferrell with a straight face. She commanded the band to “hit it” and launched into the twist.

In 2003, “My Life is a Sitcom” and “The Last Resort” reality series premiered on ABC Family.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1984, "The Buddy System" was released by 20th Century Fox; Glenn A. Jordan (director); Mary Agnes Donoghue (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen, Jean Stapleton, Wil Wheaton, Edward Winter, Keene Curtis, Milton Selzer, F. William Parker; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "S.F.W." was released by Gramercy Pictures; Jefery Levy (director/screenplay); Danny Rubin (screenplay); Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Busey, Joey Lauren Adams, Pamela Gidley, David Barry Gray, Jack Noseworthy, Richard Portnow, Edward Wiley, Lela Ivey, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Annie McEnroe, Virgil Frye, Francesca P. Roberts, Soon-Tek Oh, Blair Tefkin, Steve Antin, Lenny Wolpe, Tobey Maguire, Amber Benson, China Kantner, Frank Collison, Gary Coleman, Melissa Lechner, Natalie Strauss; Black Comedy; Live Action

In 2006, "Underworld: Evolution" was released by Screen Gems / Lakeshore Entertainment; Len Wiseman (director); Danny McBride (screenplay); Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Tony Curran, Shane Brolly, Steven Mackintosh, Derek Jacobi, Bill Nighy, Sophia Myles, Michael Sheen; Action, Horror;

In 2011, "The Guard" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; John Michael McDonagh (director/screenplay); Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Mark Strong; Comedy

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1945, “Rum And Coca-Cola” by The Andrews Sisters With Vic Schoen And His Orchestra charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1945, “The Trolley Song” by Vaughn Monroe And His Orchestra Featuring Marilyn Duke charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Thing” by Phil Harris charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Small Sad Sam” by Phil McLean charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Do-Re-Mi” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Fats Domino charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Duke Of Earl” by Gene Chandler charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Twistin' All Night Long” by Danny And The Juniors With Freddy Cannon charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Happy José (Ching-Ching)” by Jack Ross And His Orchestra or Willy Schobben And His Orchestra charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “That's My Pa” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Oliver Twist” by Rod McKuen charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Spooky” by Classics IV charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg And Steve Mandell charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “I Got Ants In My Pants (And I Want To Dance)” by James Brown charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Little Willy” by The Sweet charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Football Card” by Glenn Sutton charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Animal House” by Stephen Bishop charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Lullaby” by The Cure charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Cha Cha Slide” by Mr. C The Slide Man charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Toy Balloons” by Russ Conway charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Small Sad Sam” by Phil McLean charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “King Kong” by Terry Lightfoot charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Desperate Dan” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Hocus Pocus” by Focus charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper” by Sarah Brightman And Hot Gossip charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “A Taste Of Aggro” by The Barron Knights charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Rama Lama Ding Dong” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Doctor Who” by Mankind charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Donald, Where's Your Troosers” by Andy Stewart charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “The Eve Of The War (Ben Liebrand remix)” by Jeff Wayne charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I Believe / Up On The Roof” by Robson Green And Jerome Flynn charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “A**hole” by Denis Leary charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Can We Fix It?” by Bob The Builder charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Number 1” by The Tweenies charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song)” by Vengaboys Featuring Cheekah charted at number 98 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1951, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry or Bing Crosby charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Old Piano Roll Blues” by Eddie Cantor And Lisa Kirk or Les Welch charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Old Master Painter” by Dick Haymes or Phil Harris charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Sam's Song” by Bing Crosby And Gary Crosby charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Hello, Goodbye / I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” by Johnny Farnham charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A. / The Women” by Village People charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Ça plane pour moi / Pogo pogo” by Plastic Bertrand charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “C'mon Aussie C'mon / Establishment Blues” by The Mojo Singers / Sidney Hill charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Greased Lightnin' / Razzamatazz” by John Travolta charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Death To Disco / Punk Princess” by Dave And The Derros charted at number 45 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Jet Boy, Jet Girl / Pogo Pogo” by Elton Motello charted at number 70 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Radio Radio / Tiny Steps” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions charted at number 96 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “12 Australian Days Of Christmas / Christmas In Canberra” by Saga And The 2CC Announcers charted at number 98 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Five In A Row” by The D-Generation charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “In The Summertime” by Shaggy Featuring Rayvon charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Macho Man” by Village People charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “In The Summertime” by Shaggy Featuring Rayvon charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Under The Kilt” by Dr. Macdoo charted at number 43 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “We Are The Champions (Ding A Dang Dong)” by Crazy Frog charted at number 57 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi charted at number 58 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 30 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 41 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog charted at number 24 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 71 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 37 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1973, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 40 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper” by Sarah Brightman And Hot Gossip charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 52 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I Believe / Up On The Roof” by Robson Green And Jerome Flynn charted at number 48 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 78 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 6 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 19 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Let Me Be A Drag Queen” by Sister Queen charted at number 20 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 32 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 83 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog charted at number 24 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 43 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Ça plane pour moi (le twist)” by Pigloo charted at number 64 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 131 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1973, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 14 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted somewhere on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1973, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Captain Jack” by Captain Jack charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 83 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog charted at number 37 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 46 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Spooky” by Classics IV charted at number 64 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Popcorn Man” by Lords Of London charted at number 68 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg And Steve Mandell charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Mañana” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Peaches” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 72 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 3 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 19 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 65 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 21 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 25 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Taxman” by Stevie Ray Vaughan charted at number 74 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette charted at number 86 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 14 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 20, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Mon Jan the 20 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 20 of the year
Serialnumber = 45665
Julian date = 2460684 O.S.= 1 - 7 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

Saint Sebastian Feast Day
[USA] Book Week (Day 2)
[USA] Civil Rights Day (Arizona, New Hampshire)
[USA] Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
[USA] Elementary School Teacher Day
[USA] Lee Jackson Day (Virginia) (1983-1999)
[USA] Healthy Weight Week (Day 2)
[USA] Human Relations Day
[USA] Humanitarian Day
[USA] Junk Food News Alert Day
[USA] Pizza Week (Day 2)
[USA] Printers Ink Week (Day 2)
[World] Kiwanis Week (Day 2)
[World] Printing Week (Day 2)
[USA] Handwriting Analysis Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Activity Professionals Week (Day 2)
[USA] Robert E. Lee's Birthday (Alabama) (1981-)
[USA] Robert E. Lee's Birthday (Arkansas)
[USA] Robert E. Lee's Birthday (Georgia) (1986-)
[USA] Robert E. Lee's Birthday (Missouri) (1997-)
[Virginia] Robert E. Lee's Birthday (?)
[Brazil] San Sebastian Day
[Bulgaria] Grandmother's Day/Babin Den
[Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde Islands] Memorial to National Heroes
[Mali] National Army Day
[UK] St. Agnes Eve
[USA] Human Relations Day
[USA] Inauguration Day (every 4th year, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, etc.)
[USA] Reindeer Day
[USA] Stay Young Forever Day
[USA] Celebrity Read a Book Week (Day 2)
[USA] Glaucoma Awareness Week (Day 2)
[USA] Health Awareness Week (Day 2)
[USA] Meat Week (Day 2)

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
Coma-Berenicid meteor shower, radiant in Coma Berenices (thru 1-22)
Delta Cancrid meteor shower, radiant in Cancer, west of Praesepe (thru 1-20)
[Ancient Rome] a d xiij Kal Feb