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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for February 23

Last Updated 02-25-2024

🎭Patricia Richardson -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.2/23/1951
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Eisenhower and Lutz, Double Trouble, FM (as Lee Ann Plunkett), Home Improvement (as Jill Taylor), Strong Medicine (as Dr. Andy Campbell), The West Wing (as Sheila Brooks)
Movie Titles: Ulee's Gold, Blonde

💻Michael Dell -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.2/23/1965 N.S.
Computer Company Owner
Misc: founded the Dell computer company when he was 19

🎭Marc Price -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.2/23/1968
Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Condo, Family Ties (as Irwin "Skippy" Handleman), Teen Win Lose or Draw
Movie Titles: Trick or Treat, Killer Tomatoes Eat France!

🎭Niecy Nash -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.2/23/1970 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Claws, Reno 911!, The Soul Man (as Lolli)
Movie Titles: Horton Hears a Who

🎭🎮🎵Josh Gad -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.2/23/1981
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Singer
Misc: stage: The Book of Mormon
TV Shows: Back to You (as Ryan Church), Woke Up Dead (as Matt), Gigi: Almost American, Good Vibes (as Mondo), 1600 Penn (as Skip)
Movie Titles: 21, Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Rocketeer, The Rocker, Jobs, Crossing Over, The Lost Nomads: Get Lost, Marmaduke, Love and Other Drugs, Mardi Gras: Spring Break, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Thanks For Sharing, Frozen (as Olaf), Wish I Was Here, Pixels
Video Games: Disney Infinity 3.0

✍🎭💻Aziz Ansari -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.2/23/1983
Writer (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Internet Video Actor, American, India
Book Titles: Modern Romance: An Investigation
TV Shows: Parks and Recreation (as Tom Haverford), Master of None (Netflix)
Movie Titles: 30 Minutes or Less, Funny People, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Epic, This is the End

🎭Victor Fleming -- Birth Anniversary -- b.2/23/1883 d.1/6/1949 (65)
Movie Director (m)
Movie Titles: Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Erich Kastner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.2/23/1899 d.7/29/1974 (75)
Author (m), Novelist, Poet (m), Satirist (m), German

Gerry Davis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.2/23/1930 d.8/31/1991 (61)
Writer (m), English
TV Shows: Doctor Who

🎭Majel Barrett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.2/23/1932 d.12/18/2008 (76)
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Columbus, Ohio; Gene Roddenberry's wife
Misc: she plays other characters on the Star Trek incarnations
TV Shows: Star Trek (as Nurse Christine Chapel and ship's computer), Leave it to Beaver (as Lumpy Rutherford's mother), Star Trek the Next Generations (as Lwaxana Troi, Deanna's mom, and the ship's computer)

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🎭Mabel Normand -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/9/1892 d.2/23/1930 (37)
Movie Actress, Comedienne, Director (m)
Names/Places: RLN:Fortescue

🎭Stan Laurel -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/16/1890 d.2/23/1965 (74)
Movie Actor, Comedian, English
Names/Places: RN:Arthur Stanley Jefferson; wed 8x's to 4 wives; d. in Santa Monica, Ca.
Misc: Skinny half of Laurel & (Oliver) Hardy; some say b. 1894, 1895, or 1900

🎭Katherine Helmond -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/5/1929 N.S. d.2/23/2019 N.S. (89)
TV Actress
Names/Places: b. in Galveston, TX
Misc: some say b. 1934
TV Shows: Pearl, Soap (as Jessica Tate), Who's the Boss (as Mona Robinson), Coach (as Doris Sherman)

Related Events on This Date

In 1930, Terrytoons, Cartoon Characters by Paul Terry, debut.

In 1935, The Mickey Mouse film, “The Band Concert” is released. Donald Duck also appears. This is the first Mickey Mouse film in Technicolor.

In 1940, Walt Disneyʹs animated movie “Pinocchio” was generally opened in movie theaters. It's a heartwarming tale about a wooden puppet named Pinocchio who, with the help of his conscience, Jiminy Cricket, embarks on a series of incredible adventures to prove himself worthy of becoming a real boy.

In 1946, 02 x 23 = 46

In 1949, “Mary Kay and Johnny”, TV Comedy; moved to CBS.

In 1957, R.C., “What Is A Teenage Girl?” by Tom Edwards peaked at #57 on the pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Alvinʹs Harmonica” by Chipmunks entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1963, Motown singer Mary Wellsʹ “Laughing Boy” becomes her sixth Hot 100 entry. The tune peaks at #15 in its nine weeks on the chart. Why was the boy laughing?

In 1963, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carol Burnett”. Other Articles: Mary Tyler Moore, Sid Caesar

In 1963, The Chiffons recording of “Heʹs So Fine” was released. It later rose to the number one position (March 30th) for a four-week stay. The song later became the center of one of the most publicized lawsuits in music history when the estate of songwriter, Ronnie Marks, won a suit against former Beatle, George Harrison, saying that the song, “My Sweet Lord”, was a note-for-note copy of “Heʹs So Fine”. The Chiffons also scored big with “One Fine Day”, “Sweet Talkin' Guy” and others. Ironically (or not), none of these classics sounded like “My Sweet Lord”…

In 1965, Stan Laurel — the “skinny” half of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team — died in Santa Monica, California.

In 1966, THE “OOPS” AWARD In reviewing the debut album by THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS, “Variety” refers to them as a “combo of three long-tressed boys and one girl…(with) a solid sound in the folk-rock groove.”

In 1970, In his first solo appearence on U.S. television, Ringo Starr guest starred on “Rowan and Martinʹs Laugh-In”.

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “How to Succeed in Business?”, Peterʹs after-school job in a bike shop becomes a personal disaster; Peter gets a job with Mr. Martinelli repairing bikes. After he tells his family that he is doing great, his boss decides to let him go because he is too slow.

In 1974, Columbia Records releases Billy Joelʹs “Piano Man.” “Keanu Man” was a parody of that song. So was “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs “Ode to a Superhero.”

In 1974, R.C., “Get That Gasoline Blues” by NRBQ peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, R.C., “The Americans (A Canadianʹs Opinion)” by Tex Ritter peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, Teri Garr appears on Bob Newhart Show in “Confessions of an Orth”.

In 1981, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1982, On the first Wednesday of “Late Night with David Letterman,” Alan Alda and his Chinese food are profiled on “Report from George Millerʹs Room,” while Letterman chats with guest Hank Aaron.

In 1985, Breaking with tradition, the TV show, “Gimme a Break”, was broadcast live before a studio audience. It was the first TV sitcom to be seen live since televisionʹs Golden Age in the 1950s.

In 1985, Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight was ejected five minutes into the Hoosiersʹ 72-63 loss to Purdue when he threw a chair across the court. After two fouls were called on his team, Knight was hit with a technical. While Purdue was shooting the technical, Knight picked up a chair from the bench area and threw it across the court, earning his second technical.

In 1985, The Smiths topped the United Kingdom album chart with “Meat is Murder.” Bruce Springsteenʹs “Born in the USA” had held that position. In 1996, the Arrogant Worms sort of answer that with their take on this issue “Carrot Juice Is Murder.”

In 1990, On “Perfect Strangers” itʹs a case of “how to succeed in business” without necessarily knowing English, as wide eyed ex-sheepherder Balki Bartokomous is whisked from the mailroom to the top of the corporate ladder after a corporate restructuring of the “Chicago Chronicle” where he and his cousin Larry Appleton work. But in a shocking twist rarely seen on television sitcoms, Larry discovers his relative is the victim of a cruel joke and has been promoted only so the newspaper can prove it has minorities in positions of power.

In 1992, Anthrax make their TV debut, playing themselves on “Married…With Children.”

In 1996, “Late Night with Conan OʹBrien” ends “Time Travel Week” with a trip to the future, only to learn that theyʹve landed on the “PLANET OF THE TELEPATHIC BABY CHICKS!!!” (Donʹt ask.)

In 1997, Scientists in Scotland announced they had succeeded in cloning an adult mammal, producing a lamb named Dolly. (Dolly, however, was later put down after a short life marred by premature aging and disease.)

In 1998, Tom Selleck starred in the TV sitcom “The Closer” debuting on CBS…but was closed shortly afterwards due to low ratings. Some television guide listings mocked the show by omitting the first letter of the show so that it spells out “Loser.”

In 1999, “What The Hell Happened To Me?” album by Adam Sandler was certified Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA

In 1999, “Whatʹs Your Name” album by Adam Sandler was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 2019, Actress Katherine Helmond, known for playing matriarchs on the ABC sitcoms “Whoʹs the Boss?” and “Soap,” died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 89.

In 2021, “Superman & Lois” began airing on The CW. It's a TV series that follows the adventures of the world’s most famous superhero and journalist as they balance work, justice, and parenthood in Smallville.

In 2046, 02 x 23 = 46

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1965, "Dr. Terror's House of Horrors" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1979, "Fast Break" was released by Columbia Pictures / Kings Road Entertainment; Jack Smight (director); Marc Kaplan, Sandor Stern (screenplay); Gabe Kaplan, Harold Sylvester, Bernard King, Randee Heller, Michael Warren, Bert Remsen, Reb Brown, Larry Fishburne, John Chappell, Richard Brestoff, Mavis Washington; Comedy; Live Action

In 1990, "Nightbreed" was released by 20th Century Fox / Morgan Creek Productions; Clive Barker (director/screenplay); Craig Sheffer, Anne Bobby, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid, Hugh Quarshie, Hugh Ross, Doug Bradley, Catherine Chevalier, Bob Sessions, Malcolm Smith, Oliver Parker, Debora Weston, Nicholas Vince, Simon Bamford, Kim Robertson, Nina Robertson, Christine McCorkindale, Tony Bluto, Bernard Henry; Fantasy, Horror; Live Action

In 1990, "Where the Heart Is" was released by Touchstone Pictures; John Boorman (director/screenplay); Telsche Boorman (screenplay); Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Joanna Cassidy, Crispin Glover, Suzy Amis, Christopher Plummer, David Hewlett, Maury Chaykin, Dylan Walsh, Sheila Kelley, Ken Pogue; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Mary Reilly" was released by TriStar Pictures; Stephen Frears (director); Christopher Hampton (screenplay); Julia Roberts, John Malkovich, Michael Sheen, George Cole, Michael Gambon, Glenn Close, Kathy Staff, Bronagh Gallagher, Linda Bassett, Henry Goodman, Ciaran Hinds, Tim Barlow, Stephen Boxer, Bob Mason, Isabella Marsh, Richard Leaf, Wendy Nottingham, Ellie Crockett, Robbi Stevens, Kadamba Simmons, Evelyn Doggart, Pui Fan Lee, Mimi Potworowska, Samantha Hones, Julia Hagen; Horror; Live Action

In 1996, "The Young Poisoner's Handbook" was released by C/FP Distribution; Benjamin Ross (director/screenplay); Jeff Rawle (screenplay); Hugh O'Conor, Tobias Arnold, Ruth Sheen, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Norman Caro, Charlotte Coleman, Jack Deam, Vilma Hollingbery, Frank Mills, Rupert Farley, Malcolm Sinclair, Charlie Creed-Miles, Antony Sher, Cate Fowler, Hazel Douglas, Arthur Cox, John Thomson, Simon Kunz, Tim Potter, Dorothea Alexander, Paul Stacey, Samantha Edmonds, Robert Dem, Peter Pacey, Joost Siedhoff, Dirk Robertson, John Abbott, Jean Warren, Frank Coda, Anna Kollenda, Katja Kollenda; Black Comedy, Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 2000, "Wonder Boys" was released by Paramount Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures / Mutual Film Company; Curtis Hanson (director); Steven Kloves (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Katie Holmes, Robert Downey Jr., Rip Torn, Richard Thomas, Richard Knox, Jane Adams, Alan Tudyk, George Grizzard, Kelly Bishop, Philip Bosco, Michael Cavadias; Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Monkeybone" was released by 20th Century Fox; Henry Selick (director); Sam Hamm (screenplay); Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, Chris Kattan, Whoopi Goldberg, Rose McGowan, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Dave Foley, Megan Mullally, Lisa Zane, Thomas Haden Church, Shawnee Free Jones, Ilia Volok, Claudette Mink, Bob Odenkirk, Doug Jones, Brian Steele, Leif Tilden, Roger L. Jackson, Joe Ranft, Bruce Lanoil, Allan Trautman, Sandra Thigpen, Thomas Molloy, Jon Bruno, Owen Masterson, Jen Sung Outerbridge, Michael Anthony Jackson, Jody St. Michael, Arturo Gil, Frit Fuller, Frat Fuller, Tom Fisher, Joseph S. Griffo, Kim Timbers-Patteri, Lisa Ebeyer, Wayne Doba, Mark Vinello, Nathan Stein, Ed Holmes, Ted Rooney, Debi Durst, Phil Brotherton, Jym Dingler, Leslie Hedger, Toby Gleason, Mike Mitchell; Comedy, Fantasy; Live Action/Animation

In 2007, "The Abandoned" was released by Lionsgate; Nacho Cerdà (director/screenplay); Karim Hussain, Michael Katleman, Richard Stanley (screenplay); Anastasia Hille, Karel Roden, Valentin Ganev, Carlos Reig-Plaza; Horror

In 2007, "Reno 911!: Miami" was released by 20th Century Fox / Paramount Pictures / Comedy Central Films; Robert Ben Garant (director/screenplay); Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver (screenplay); Carlos Alazraqui, Mary Birdsong, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Thomas Lennon, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash, Cedric Yarbrough, Nick Swardson, Michael Ian Black, David Koechner, Patton Oswalt, Danny DeVito, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Rudd, Paul Reubens, J. P. Manoux, Marisa Petroro; Comedy

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1952, “Tiger Rag” by Les Paul And Mary Ford charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by Harry Belafonte charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by The Tarriers charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by The Fontane Sisters charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by Steve Lawrence charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Ain't Got No Home” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “What Is A Teenage Girl” by Tom Edwards charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by Sarah Vaughan charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Auctioneer” by Leroy Van Dyke charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Auctioneer” by Chuck Miller charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Let's Turkey Trot” by Little Eva charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Who Stole The Keeshka” by Matys Brothers charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Mr. Bass Man” by Johnny Cymbal charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Yakety Sax” by Boots Randolph charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Spiders And Snakes” by Jim Stafford charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Rock On” by David Essex charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Americans” by Byron MacGregor charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Brownsville Station charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Energy Crisis” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Daddy What If” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Americans (A Canadian's Opinion)” by Gordon Sinclair charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Get That Gasoline Blues” by NRBQ charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Americans (A Canadian's Opinion)” by Tex Ritter charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Crude Oil Blues” by Jerry Reed charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Midnight At The Oasis” by Maria Muldaur charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Tubular Bells (Theme From "The Exorcist")” by Mike Oldfield charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Wish I Was Eighteen Again” by George Burns charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Circus' (Computer Game)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Signs” by Tesla charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “This Is Ponderous” by 2NU charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “How To Dance” by Bingoboys Featuring Princessa charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)” by Rodney Atkins charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by Shirley Bassey charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Tutti-Frutti” by Little Richard charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “The Alley Cat Song” by David Thorne charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Funny All Over” by The Vernons Girls charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Wombling Song” by The Wombles charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Billy, Don't Be A Hero” by Paper Lace charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Captain Beaky” by Keith Michell, Captain Beaky And His Band charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Living In The Plastic Age” by The Buggles charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “TV” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Martian Hop” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “World Destruction” by Time Zone charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Nellie The Elephant” by Toy Dolls charted at number 83 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “No. 1 Rat Fan” by Roland Rat Superstar charted at number 84 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 92 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “The Whistle Song (Blow My Whistle Bitch)” by DJ Aligator Project charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 81 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1952, “Sweet Violets” by Dinah Shore or Jane Turzy charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Farewell Aunty Jack / Doin' The Aunty Jack” by Grahame Bond charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Rock On / On And On” by David Essex charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star / Kid Dynamo” by The Buggles charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars / Asylum” by Gary Numan charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era) / World Series Cup / Have A Go” by The Mojo Singers charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Computer Games / Wot Do You Want” by Mi-Sex charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rainbow Connection / I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Tusk / Never Make Me Cry” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want) / Money (That's What I Want) (pt. 2)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders / A Menacing Glow In The Sky” by Player [1] charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Drac's Back / Carry On Sharon” by Andy Forray charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 53 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Don't Like Mondays / It's All The Rage” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 59 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia / Rainbow Ride” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 65 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life / Brian” by Monty Python charted at number 66 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Planet Claire / There's A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)” by The B-52's charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon / Visions Of The Night” by The Police charted at number 76 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Smurf Song / The Magic Flute Smurf” by Father Abraham And The Smurfs charted at number 77 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Men Are Not Nice Guys” by Grand Popo Football Club charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “For The Ladies (EP)” by Machine Gun Fellatio charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “YOLO” by The Lonely Island Featuring Adam Levine And Kendrick Lamar charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1980, “Computer Games” by Mi-Sex charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Jezebel” by Jon Stevens charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Nice Legs, Shame About The Face” by Stark Naked And The Car Thieves charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 42 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Operaa House” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 42 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “The Distant Future EP” by Flight Of The Conchords charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “YOLO” by The Lonely Island Featuring Adam Levine And Kendrick Lamar charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 15 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 42 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 72 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Alpnsepp charted at number 32 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 37 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Der Kommissar” by Falco und Orchester charted at number 49 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 16 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 71 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 67 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by The Carpenters charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “An Englishman In New York (Strange Apparatus)” by Godley And Creme charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Plastic Age” by The Buggles charted at number 31 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney And The Frog Chorus charted at number 41 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 74 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Jesse Pardon charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 62 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 75 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 5 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 48 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 6 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 34 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by Jayesslee charted at number 196 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 67 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 18 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 18 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 31 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 16 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 45 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1974, “Spiders And Snakes” by Jim Stafford charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Rock On” by David Essex charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Americans (A Canadian's Opinion)” by Gordon Sinclair charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Brownsville Station charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Americans” by Byron MacGregor charted at number 43 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Daddy What If” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 59 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Get That Gasoline Blues” by NRBQ charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Energy Crisis” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Crude Oil Blues” by Jerry Reed charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 85 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Madam Butterfly (Un Bel Di Vedremo)” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)” by Rodney Atkins charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “YOLO” by The Lonely Island Featuring Adam Levine And Kendrick Lamar charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 53 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 19 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “A Fishing Day” by Roch Boisine charted at number 54 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 27 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 39 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 71 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 19 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 2 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 11 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 23 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for February 23, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sun Feb the 23 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 54 of the year
Serialnumber = 45699
Julian date = 2460718 O.S.= 2 - 10 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] Kraut and Frankfurter Week Ends
[World] Brotherhood Day (1934)
[Brunei] National Day (1984)
[Guyana] Republic Day (1970)
[USA] Iwo Jima Day (1945)
[USA] Tennis Day
[World] International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Pisces: The Fishes (2-20 thru 3-20). Body part associated with this sign: The feet. Element: Water. Occupations: Medicine, teacher, fisherman, dancing and the arts, clergy. Ruling Planet: Neptune. Traits: Sympathetic, sensitive, emotional, imaginative.
Flowers: violet and primrose
Gem: amethyst
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[Ancient Rome] a d vij Kal Mar
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