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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 24

Last Updated 01-28-2024

🎭🎵Ray Stevens -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1939 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Actor, Comedian, Music Producer, Songwriter, Pianist, Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in Clarksdale, GA; RN:Harold Ray Ragsdale
Misc: many say b. in 1941
Song Titles: Ahab the Arab, The Streak, Santa Claus is Watching You, Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills, Gitarzan
TV Shows: The Andy Williams Show regular, The Ray Stevens Show (host)

David Gerrold -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1944
Author (m), Novelist, Screenwriter, Mexican
Names/Places: RN:Jerrold David Friedman
Book Titles: The Martian Child, World of Star Trek
TV Shows: Star Trek (known for his script of the episode "The Trouble with Tribbles"), Land of the Lost (for creating the Sleestak race)

🎵🎸Jim Rutledge -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1947
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Bloodrock (lead)

🎭Yakov Smirnoff -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1951
Actor, Comedian, Russian
Names/Places: b. in Odessa, Texas
TV Shows: What a Country! (as Nicolai Rostopovich)

✍🎭🎵Adrian Edmondson -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1957
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Director (m), Musician, English
Names/Places: aka Ade Edmondson
TV Shows: Bottom, The Young Ones
Movie Titles: War and Peace

🎨🎭Vic Reeves -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1959
Artist, Actor, Comedian, English
Misc: of the Vic and Bob (Mortimer) comedy team

🎭Phil Lamarr -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1967 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Justice League, MAD TV, Futurama (as Hermes Conrad), Turbo FAST
Movie Titles: Pulp Fiction

🎭Matthew Lillard -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1970
Movie Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Scobby Doo! Mystery Incorporated (as Shaggy)
Movie Titles: She's All That, Scream, Scooby Doo (2002 and 2004), Without a Paddle

🎭Ed Helms -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1974
Actor, Comic Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Arrested Development, The Daily Show, The Office (as Andy Bernard)
Movie Titles: The Lorax, The Hangover (series), Cedar Rapids, Vacation

💻Chad Hurley -- is 47 in the year 2024 and 48 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1977 N.S.
Internet Company Entrepreneur
Misc: YouTube

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✍🎭Kristen Schaal -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1978
Writer (m), Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Gravity Falls, Flight of the Conchords (as Mel), Bob's Burgers (as Louise), Last Man on Earth (as Carol)
Movie Titles: Despicable Me 2

🎭Daveed Diggs -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1982 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Get Down (as Adult Books), Black-ish (as Johan Johnson)
Movie Titles: Zootopia, Wonder

🎭Rupak Ginn -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1983 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Royal Pains (as Raj Bandyopadhyay)
Movie Titles: Friends with Benefits, The Namesake

🎭Justin Baldoni -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1984
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Everwood, Jane the Virgin (as Rafael Solano)

🎭Ricky Ullman -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1986 N.S.
Actor, Israeli
Group Names: The Webee Boys (a music group parody)
TV Shows: Rita Rocks, Phil of the Future (as Phil)
Movie Titles: Pixel Perfect

🎭Dylan Everett -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1995 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Cameraperson, Canadian
TV Shows: Supernatural (as Young Dean Winchester), Pure (as Isaac Funk), Degrassi: The Next Generation (as Campbell Saunders), Super Why!
Movie Titles: The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story

🎭Ada-Nicole Sanger -- is 26 in the year 2024 and 27 in the year 2025; b.1/24/1998 N.S.
Actress
Movie Titles: The Book of Ten Years, Grown Ups (series), Moonrise Kingdom

William Congreve -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1670 J-LD d.1/19/1729 J-LD (58)
Poet (m), Satirist (m), Playwright (m), English
Misc: known for his clever, satirical dialogue and influence on the comedy of manners style of that period

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🎭Estelle Winwood -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1883 d.6/20/1984 (101)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, English
Names/Places: RLN:Goodwin
Movie Titles: Miracle on 34th Street

🎭🎵Sydney Pepple -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1910 d.10/20/1993 (83)
Movie/Stage/Radio Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Singer
Movie Titles: Bambi (voicist)

🎭Mark Goodson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1915 d.12/18/1992 (77)
Hall of Famer, TV Producer (m)
Misc: Game Show producer sometimes co-produced with Bill Todman; over 10,000 hours
TV Shows: What's My Line?, Price Is Right, Match Game, To Tell The Truth, Password, Family Feud, Concentration, I've Got a Secret

✍🎭Jerry Maren -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1920 N.S. d.5/24/2018 N.S. (98)
Writer (m), TV/Movie Actor, Commercial Actor
Misc: 4'3" played Buster Brown, original Oscar Mayer Wiener, Mayor McCheese; the last of the surviving Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz
TV Shows: The Gong Show (as bad performer confetti showerer)
Movie Titles: Wizard of Oz (as lollipop kid)

🎭Clyde Adler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1926 d.9/4/1993 (67)
Entertainment Figure
TV Shows: The Soupy Sales Show (the voice of White Fang and Black Tooth)

🎭Marvin Kaplan -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1927 d.8/25/2016 N.S. (89)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Meet Millie (as Alfred Prinzmetal), Top Cat (as Choo Choo), Alice (as Henry), On The Air (as Dwight McGonigle)
Movie Titles: Wild at Heart, The Great Race, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

🎭Terence Bayler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1930 N.S. d.8/2/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, New Zealand
Movie Titles: Monty Python's Life of Brian, Harry Potter (series), The Remains of the Day

✍🎭Roger Beatty -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1933 N.S. d.4/6/2020 N.S. (87)
Writer (m), Director (m)
TV Shows: The Carol Burnett Show, Carol Burnett and Company, Mama's Family
Movie Titles: The Billion Dollar Hobo

🎭William Bogert -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1936 N.S. d.1/12/2020 N.S. (83)
Actor
TV Shows: The Greatest American Hero (as Les Carlisle), Small Wonder (as Brandon Brindle)
Movie Titles: Dog Day Afternoon, WarGames, A Perfect Murder, Heaven Can Wait

🎭🎮Julie Bennett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1943 N.S. d.3/31/2020 N.S. (77)
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show (for Fractured Fairy Tales), Yogi Bear (as Cindy Bear), The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show, Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, Spider-Man (1997)
Video Games: Spider-Man

🎵Warren Zevon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1947 d.9/7/2003 (56)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Pianist
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
Song Titles: Werewolves Of London

🎭🎵John Belushi -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/24/1949 N.S. d.3/5/1982 N.S. (33)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in Wheaton, IL; Jim's brother; d. of a drug overdose in Hollywood
Misc: Chicago's Second City Troupe, Lemmings
Group Names: The Blues Brothers (as Jake Blues)
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as Blues Brother Jake, Samarai, The Bees, & regular 1975-79)
Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Animal House (as Bluto), The Blues Brothers Movie, 1941, Continental Divide, Neighbors

🎭J. Carroll Naish -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/21/1896 d.1/24/1973 (77)
TV/Movie/Stage/Radio Actor
TV Shows: Life with Luigi (as Luigi Basco), The Adventures of Charlie Chan (as Charlie Chan)

🎭🎵Larry Fine -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1902 d.1/24/1975 (72)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Violinist
Names/Places: RFN:Louis Feinberg
Movie Titles: The Three Stooges (as Larry 1928-end)

🎭Jerry Damon -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/24/1927 d.1/24/1979 (51)
Actor, Announcer (m)
TV Shows: That Was the Week That Was

🎭Pernell Roberts -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/18/1928 d.1/24/2010 (81)
TV Actor, TV Host
Names/Places: b. in Waycross, GA
Misc: some say b. in 1928
TV Shows: Bonanza (as Adam Cartwright), Trapper John MD (as Dr. John McIntyre aka Trapper John), FBI:The Untold Stories (narrator)

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🎭David Frye -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/21/1933 d.1/24/2011 (77)
Comedian, Impressionist
Names/Places: RLN:Shapiro

🎭Bruce Kirby -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/24/1928 N.S. d.1/24/2021 N.S. (92)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Car 54 (as Officer Kissel)
Movie Titles: Stand by Me, Crash, Throw Momma From the Train, The Muppet Movie

Related Events on This Date

In 1908, The first Boy Scout troop was organized in England by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a general in the British Army. Tom Lehrer says “Be prepared!”

In 1924, The Russian city of Petrograd 1914-24, which was previously known as Saint Petersburg (1703-1914), was renamed Leningrad in honor of the late revolutionary leader (however, it has since been renamed Saint Petersburg since 1991). Why they changed it again, I canʹt say, people just like it better that way.

In 1930, Walt Disney signs a contract with King Features for the Mickey Mouse comic strip.

In 1939, (some sources say b. 1941) Singer/songwriter Ray Stevens is born. Best known as a novelty singer, Stevens lands his first top 40 song in 1961 with “Jeremiah Peabodyʹs Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and Purple Pills.” His two number one songs are “Everything Is Beautiful” in 1970 and “The Streak” in 1974.

In 1939, Born on this day in Clarkdale, Georgia, was Ray Stevens, country and pop singer-songwriter. Stevens recorded perhaps his most famous hit, "The Streak," which poked fun at the early-1970s fad of running nude in public, known as "streaking." In 1975, he released the Grammy winning "Misty," which became his biggest country hit (reaching #3 on the country charts).

In 1940, Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman wed, now divorced.

In 1941, The Pluto film, “Plutoʹs Playmate” is released.

In 1949, Actor-comedian John (Adam) Belushi was born in Chicago, Illinois. As a member of the Second City improvisational troupe, Belushi was then cast as a member of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” on NBC-TVʹs “Saturday Night Live.” Films followed, including “National Lampoonʹs Animal House,” “Goin' South,” “1941,” “Old Boyfriends,” “The Blues Brothers,” “Continental Divide” and “Neighbors.” On March 5, 1982, Belushi, 33, was found dead in his bungalow of the Chateau Marmont Hotel in West Hollywood, California. The coroner gave the cause of death as a lethal injection of cocaine and heroin; several years later, Belushiʹs drug-dealing/drug-using companion during his final weeks, Cathy Smith, was tried and sentenced to three years in prison for supplying the comedian with the drugs that killed him.

In 1953, Hank Williams was at #1 on the US Country charts with "I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive", knocking himself from the top of the charts with his previous single "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)". Williams scored another two #1's this year with "Kaw-Liga" and "Take These Chains From My Heart".

In 1953, Just weeks after his death, Hank Williams hits number one with the prophetic “Iʹll Never Get Out Of This World Alive”

In 1958, R.C., “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1959, On the cover of TV Guide: “Red Skelton”. Other Articles: Have Gun Will Travel, Cimmarron City

In 1960, Johnny Preston hits number one on the pop chart with “Running Bear,” a song penned by the late J.P Richardson (alias the Big Bopper). Prestonʹs smash will make it to number one on the United Kingdom pop chart and number three on the U.S. R&B chart.

In 1961, Lazard Brothers Ltd draw a check for $334,867,807.68.

In 1970, Commemorating the start of Year One for Peace, John Lennon and Yoko Ono announced they have shaved their heads.

In 1974, JACK BENNY TV SPECIAL Musical Guests: The DeFRANCO FAMILY (“HEARTBEAT ITʹS A LOVEBEAT”, “ABRACADABRA”). The show, titled “JACK BENNYʹS 2ND FAREWELL SPECIAL” turned out to be the comedy legendʹs final TV program. (He fell ill with cancer that fall and died in December.)

In 1975, Comedian Larry Fine, of “Three Stooges” fame, died in Los Angeles at age 72.

In 1975, In the mid 1970s, producer Norman Lear was breaking television taboos at a rate of a few a week. With ABCʹs “Hot L Baltimore,” based on the hit Off-Broadway play about a crumbling hotel and its nutty residents, Lear goes one step racier. James “Babe” Cromwell, Richard Masur (later One Day at a Time) and Conchata Ferrell star. It was Cold L Ratings and was gone by summer.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of M*A*S*H: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan”. Other Articles: Honeymooners, Louis Armstrong

In 1976, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Hosts: PETER COOK and DUDLEY MOORE; Musical Guest: NEIL SEDAKA (“BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO”, “LONELY NIGHT”)

In 1978, Singer/songwriterr Randy Newman receives a gold record for his hit “Short People”, which made it to number two on the chart. Newman had angered many short people with the song, especially the line that stated, “short people got no reason to live.” Newman claimed it was a subtle poke at prejudice.

In 1978, “Little Criminals” album by Randy Newman was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1981, The Muppet Show staring Johnny Cash was broadcast, in which Cash inspired Kermit the frog to hold an old-fashioned hoedown. During the show Cash sang "Ghost Riders In The Sky" and a medley of his famous railroad songs.

In 1986, The Voyager II space probe made its first fly-by of Uranus (81,593 km), finds new moons, and took dozens of photographs. This event proved to be the butt of many jokes.

In 1987, “Big Time” by Peter Gabriel entered the Top 40 chart. In the lyrics of the song, it says “My pennies are getting bigger,” but itʹs often misunderstood for something else thatʹs getting bigger.

In 1987, “You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party” by Beastie Boys entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1990, Eight p.m./ET “Growing Pains” (ABC): Maggie (Joanna Kerns) wonders whether she has heard correctly when Ben (Jeremy Miller) asks for permission to get his ear pierced, a request that prompts an argument on parenting between Maggie and Jason (Alan Thicke). Years later, in a lost episode that never aired, Maggie wonders whether she has heard correctly when Ben asks for permission to join The Backstreet Boys, a request that prompts another argument on parenting between Maggie and Jason. (joke).

In 1995, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Jon Bon Jovi and James Brown performed at a Los Angeles tribute to John Belushi on the 46th anniversary of his birth.

In 1996, Conan OʹBrien announces that although 22,958 calls have been logged on the toll-free “Find Grady” hotline, actor Whitman Mayo has still not been located and the “Search For Grady continues” on “Late Night.”

In 1996, “Tracey Takes On…” began airing on HBO

In 1997, The movie “Fierce Creatures” starring John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin opened in U.S.A. theaters.

In 2000, "Mario Party 2" was released on the Nintendo Wii video game platform. It is a board-game style video game for the Nintendo 64, where Mario and his friends compete for stars and coins in various themed boards and mini-games.

In 2000, On another demented episode of the serial “Passions,” seen on NBC, after eating a poisoned puff pastry meant for her enemy (the goody goody Charity), witch Tabitha Lennox melts into a pool of water. Thinking quickly, her living doll companion Timmy calls for help, summoning Doctor Bombay from “Bewitched.” In order to help her, the good doctor turns Tabitha into a fish.

In 2000, On Passions, Timmy (Josh Ryan Evans) called a witch doctor Dr. Bombay (Bernard Fox, who played Dr. Bombay on classic sitcom Bewitched) to help Tabitha. He later turned her into a fish.

In 2000, “Brutally Normal” TV sitcom premiered on WB

In 2000, “Europop” album by Eiffel 65 was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 2003, “Penn and Teller: Bulls…[BANG]…hit!” began airing on Showtime.

In 2004, Six months after they began dating, actress Selma Blair and actor-rocker Ahmet Zappa got married at the Coldwater Canyon, California, home of actress-writer Carrie Fisher.

In 2005, Country singer Lynn Anderson was arrested for shoplifting after being caught stealing a Harry Potter DVD from a New Mexico supermarket and punching a police officer during her arrest.

In 2014, The movie “I, Frankenstein” openedin theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2016, “The X-Files” returned to be airing new episodes on Fox.

In 2019, “The Other Two” began airing on Comedy Central. What were the First Two?

In 2023, The sci-fi indie hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led Oscar nominations with 11. (It would go on to win seven, including best picture.)

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1986, "My Chauffeur" was released by Crown International Pictures; David Beaird (director/screenplay); Deborah Foreman, Sam J. Jones, Sean McClory, Howard Hesseman, E.G. Marshall, Mark Holton, Penn Jillette, Teller, Julius Harris, Laurie Main, Vance Colvig, Diana Bellamy, Leland Crooke, Robin Antin, Stan Foster, John O'Leary, Stanley Brock, Jack Stryker, Ben Slack, Elaine Wilkes, Cindy Beal, Sue Jackson, Darian Mathias, Carlton Miller; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Fierce Creatures" was released by Universal Pictures; Fred Schepisi, Robert Young (director); John Cleese (screenplay); Kevin Kline, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay, Ronnie Corbett, Carey Lowell, Bille Brown, Derek Griffiths, Maria Aitken, Cynthia Cleese, Richard Ridings, Gareth Hunt; Comedy; Live Action

In 1999, "A Saintly Switch" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television; Peter Bogdanovich (director); Sally Hampton, Haris Orkin (screenplay); Vivica A. Fox, David Alan Grier, Al Waxman, Scott Owen Cumberbatch, Shadia Simmons, David Keeley, Rue McClanahan, Frank Welker, Mark Lutz, John Boylan, Arnold Pinnock, Rufus Crawford, Louise Stratten, Scott Wickware, Alex Campbell, John Jarvis, Don Wilson, Robert Thomas; Comedy; Live Action

In 2003, "Darkness Falls" was released by Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios / Distant Corners; Jonathan Liebesman (director); Joe Harris, James Vanderbilt, John Fasano (screenplay); Chaney Kley, Emma Caulfield, Lee Cormie, Grant Piro, John Stanton, Sullivan Stapleton, Steve Mouzakis, Peter Curtin, Kestie Morassi, Jenny Lovell, Emily Browning, Antony Burrows, Korie Ferguson, Rebecca McCauley, Andrew Dauchy, Gary A. Hecker; Horror; ; Live Action

In 2003, "Super Sucker" was released by Purple Rose Films; Jeff Daniels (director); Jeff Daniels, Dawn Wells, Harve Presnell, Matt Letscher; Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2006, "Wristcutters: A Love Story" was released by Autonomous Films; Goran Dukić (director/screenplay); Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham, Leslie Bibb, Tom Waits, Mark Boone Junior, Will Arnett; Black Comedy, Romance, Road;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

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

In 1948, “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Danny Kaye And The Andrews Sisters charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Louis Prima charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The All-American Boy” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Lucky Ladybug” by Billy And Lillie charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)” by Cyril Stapleton And His Orchestra charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Little Space Girl” by Jesse Lee Turner charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)” by Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And Chorus charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Teen Commandments” by Paul Anka With George Hamilton IV And Johnny Nash charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Big Bopper's Wedding” by The Big Bopper charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Okie From Muskogee” by Merle Haggard charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The White Knight” by Cledus Maggard And The Citizen's Band charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Junk Food Junkie” by Larry Groce charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Young Love” by Ray Stevens charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Teacher, Teacher” by Rockpile charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Generals And Majors” by XTC charted at number 108 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “You Be Illin'” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Ronnie's Rapp” by Ron And The D.C. Crew charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Santa's A Fat Bitch” by Insane Clown Posse charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in the Alt-U.S.

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 2 on the Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1953, “The Cowpuncher's Cantata (medley)” by Max Bygraves charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “(I Love To Play) My Ukulele” by Max Bygraves charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1976, “(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop” by The Fatback Band charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine” by Laurel And Hardy charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Dance Of The Cuckoos” by The Band Of The Black Watch charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rabbit” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Scary Monsters” by David Bowie charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Light Of The World charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by St. Winifred's School Choir charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Never Mind The Presents” by The Barron Knights charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Car Trouble” by Adam And The Ants charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rat In Mi Kitchen” by UB40 charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!” by Teletubbies charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Sing Up For The Champions!” by Reds United charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Proper Crimbo” by Bo' Selecta! charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1953, “Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina)” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “The Cowpuncher's Cantata (medley)” by Max Bygraves charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1959, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem) / Slap Your Draughty Blue Jeans” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy / Black Bear Road” by C.W. McCall charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “D.I.V.O.R.C.E / Cuckoo” by Billy Connolly charted at number 58 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody / I'm In Love With My Car” by Queen charted at number 89 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files' / Dixie Lullabye” by Mike Post charted at number 90 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face / Ain't In No Hurry” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry / Laughing Tonight” by Jona Lewie charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion / Scream Like A Baby” by David Bowie charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “I Like Chinese / I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On The Radio” by Monty Python charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Never Mind The Presents / The Swindon Cowboy” by The Barron Knights charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes / Move On” by David Bowie charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Kiss Army / Normdrum” by Norman Gunston charted at number 52 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers / The Business” by Madness charted at number 57 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 62 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Babooshka / Ran Tan Waltz” by Kate Bush charted at number 67 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Generals And Majors / The Somnambulist” by XTC charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's Hard To Be Humble / The Greatest Gift Of All” by Mac Davis charted at number 79 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley) / The Force Theme” by Meco charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You) / Nothing At All” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 92 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Not The Sunscreen Song” by John Safran charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Breaks” by Nadanuf charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 11 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 42 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1970, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “Lola (Live)” by The Kinks charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Laughing Version)” by Elvis Presley charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 40 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rat In Mi Kitchen” by UB40 charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Eskimo” by Zangeres Zonder Raam charted at number 31 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 5 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 47 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 9 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Hey Mr. Bugs!” by Bunny And Co. charted at number 46 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

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

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

In 1970, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 19 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “I Love Candy” by Marshmallow Soup Group charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Alice's Rock And Roll Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie charted at number 64 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Hikky Bur” by Bill Cosby charted at number 79 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The White Knight” by Cledus Maggard And The Citizen's Band charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 96 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Teacher, Teacher” by Rockpile charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 86 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “J**z In My Pants” by The Lonely Island charted at number 73 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 1 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 50 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 86 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 5 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 9 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 48 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 24, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Fri Jan the 24 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 24 of the year
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Julian date = 2460688 O.S.= 1 - 11 - 2025

Calendar

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Saint Francis de Sales Day
[USA] Book Week (Day 6)
[USA] Healthy Weight Week (Day 6)
[USA] Pizza Week (Day 6)
[USA] Printers Ink Week (Day 6)
[World] Kiwanis Week (Day 6)
[World] Printing Week (Day 6)
[USA] Handwriting Analysis Week (Day 6)
[USA] National Activity Professionals Week (Day 6)/Activity Professionals Day
[USA] Spouses Day
[Aymara Indians, Bolivia] Alacitis Fair
[Bolivia] Alacitis Fair
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[Romania] Union Day
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[USA] Meat Week (Day 6)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Capricorn: The Goat (12-22 thru 1-20) Ruling Planet: Saturn; Element: Earth; Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, persevering, pessimistic; Body part associated with this sign: The knees. Occupations: Positions of trust, banking, mountain climbing, coaching, engineering.
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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
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Gems: garnet and hyacinth
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