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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for March 28

Last Updated 03-23-2024

🎭Al Ruddy -- is 94 in the year 2024 and 95 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1930
Producer (m), Canadian
TV Shows: Hogan's Heroes, Walker Texas Ranger
Movie Titles: The Longest Yard (1974 and 2005 versions)

🎵Charlie McCoy -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1941 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Multi-instrumentalist, Harmonicaist, Country Singer
Misc: sessioned for Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones, Waylon Jennings, and B.J. Thomas
Group Names: Area Code 615
TV Shows: Hee Haw (musical director)

🎵Alf Clausen -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1941
Composer, Bandleader
TV Shows: The Simpsons

🎭Crissy Wilzak -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1949 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Mork & Mindy (as Glenda Faye 'Crissy' Comstock)

✍🎭April Margera -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1956 N.S.
Author (f), Actress
TV Shows: Jackass (as Ape)

🎵John Boy -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1956
Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Host of the John Boy and Billy Show

🎵Sulu Lubin Dubow -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1956 N.S.
Songwriter, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: aka SuLu
Misc: Dr. Demento Show, Ken and Bob Show (KABC-AM)

🎭Nick Frost -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1972 N.S.
Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, English
TV Shows: Spaced
Movie Titles: Ice Age: Continental Drift, Attack the Block, Shaun of the Dead, Paul, The Adventures of Tintin, Hot Fuzz

🎭🏆Shanna Moakler -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1975 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), Beauty Pagent Winner, Model, Playmate
Misc: December 2001
TV Shows: Pacific Blue (as Off. Monica Harper)
Movie Titles: The Wedding Singer, Big Momma's House 2

🎭Amy Bruckner -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.3/28/1991 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Phil of the Future (as Pim Diffy), American Dragon: Jake Long (as Haley Long)
Movie Titles: Nancy Drew, Rebound, The Assault

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✍⚛🎭Marlin Perkins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/28/1905 d.6/14/1986 (81)
Author (m), Naturalist, Zoologist (m), TV Host
Names/Places: d. in St. Louis
Misc: some say b. 1902
TV Shows: Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

🎭Dorothy "Echo" DeBorba -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/28/1925 N.S. d.6/1/2010 N.S. (85)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Our Gang

🎭Conchata Ferrell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/28/1943 N.S. d.10/12/2020 N.S. (77)
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Hot L Baltimore, BJ & the Bear (as Wilhelmina The Fox Johnson), E/R, L.A. Law (as Susan Bloom), Two and a Half Men (as Berta)
Movie Titles: Edward Scissorhands, Erin Brokowich, True Romance

🎭Ed Gallagher -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1873 d.3/28/1929 (55)
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan

✍📰Stephen Leacock -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/30/1869 d.3/28/1944 (74)
Novelist, Humorist, Economist, Educator (m), Canadian

✍🎵🎷Alec Templeton -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/4/1910 d.3/28/1963 (52)
Satirist (m), Novelty Singer, Jazz Pianist, Welsh (Wales)
Misc: Witty jazz & satrical numbers

🎭Emmett Kelly -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/9/1898 d.3/28/1979 (80)
Comedian, Clown (m)
Misc: of circuses

🎭Patrick Troughton -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/25/1920 d.3/28/1987 (67)
Actor, English
TV Shows: Dr. Who (the second actor to play the Doctor 1966-69), The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Movie Titles: The Omen, Hamlet, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger

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🎭🎵Rusty Draper -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/25/1923 d.3/28/2003 (80)
Actor, Country Singer
Names/Places: RN:Farrell H. Draper

🎵Earl Eugene Scruggs -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/6/1924 d.3/28/2012 (88)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Banjoist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Cleveland County, N.C.
Misc: Bluegrass style
Group Names: Flatt & Scruggs, soloist
Song Titles: The Ballad of Jed Clampett with Flatt

🎵Maury Laws -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/6/1923 N.S. d.3/28/2019 N.S. (95)
Composer
Misc: Television and Film Composer for Rankin/Bass productions.
TV Shows: The Hobbit, The Jackson 5ive, The Osmonds, The Little Drummer Boy, The Tomfoolery Show, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Movie Titles: Return To Oz, Mad Monster Party, JackFrost, The Daydreamer, The Wacky World of Mother Goose

🎭David Schramm -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/14/1946 N.S. d.3/28/2020 N.S. (73)
TV/Movie Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1998
TV Shows: Wings (as Roy Biggins)
Movie Titles: Johnny Handsome, Let It Ride, A Shock to the System

🎭Barrie Youngfellow -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/22/1946 N.S. d.3/28/2022 N.S. (75)
TV/Movie Actress, Voice Actress, Commercial Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1998
TV Shows: Fernwood 2-Night (as Linda Barry), It's a Living (as Jan Hoffmeyer), Blossom (as Barbara Russo)

🎭Marvin Chomsky -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/23/1929 N.S. d.3/28/2022 N.S. (92)
Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Star Trek, Roots, Gunsmoke
Movie Titles: Tank, Peter the Great, The Deliberate Stranger

🎭Bill Saluga -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/16/1937 N.S. d.3/28/2023 N.S. (85)
Comedian
Names/Places: RFN: William
Misc: a founding member of the improvisational comedy troupe Ace Trucking Company. Best known for the zoot-suit-wearing television character Raymond J. Johnson Jr., famous for his catchphrase "You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, etc."
Song Titles: Dancin' Johnson

🎭Paul O'Grady -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/14/1955 N.S. d.3/28/2023 N.S. (67)
Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: The Paul O'Grady Show

Related Events on This Date

In 1881, P.T. Barnum and James A. Bailey merged their circuses to form the “Greatest Show on Earth.” They would later also merge with the Ringling Brothers.

In 1920, John Barrymore starred in “Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” that premiered at a movie theater.

In 1930, The names of the Turkish cities of Constantinople and Angora were changed to Istanbul and Ankara. So, take me back to Constantinople. No, you canʹt go back to Constantinople.

In 1936, The Silly Symphony film, “Elmer Elephant” is released.

In 1939, Hal Kemp and his Orchestra recorded the now-standard, “Three Little Fishies” for Victor Records.

In 1941, The Pluto film, “A Gentlemanʹs Gentleman” is released. Mickey Mouse also appears.

In 1952, “The Ernie Kovacs Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.

In 1953, The Goofy film, “Fatherʹs Day Off” is released.

In 1958, Eddie Cochran recorded “Summertime Blues”.

In 1964, Arrr, matees! Britainʹs first “pirate” rock radio station, “Radio Caroline,” began broadcasting from a barge anchored off shore to circumvent British broadcast laws. The boat from which it transmitted its illegal programs sank on 3-20-80.

In 1964, Madame Tussaudʹs wax museum in London announced that the Beatles will be the first pop artists to be included in wax.

In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dan Rowan and Dick Martin with their ”LAUGH-IN“ cast in the background (by cartoonist JACK DAVIS)”. Other Articles: Ringo Starr on Laugh-In

In 1970, Sixteen-year-old Jane Berins of Britain set a world record when she GO-GO danced for 18 hours.

In 1974, A streaker (i.e.: someone running around naked), ran onto the set of “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” this night. The clever NBC censors decided to blackout the lower half of the TV screen on the videotape to prevent an “X” rating. The streaker was arrested, but released, for “lack of evidence,” said Johnny.

In 1977, COVER OF TIME LILY TOMLIN (“New Queen of Comedy”)

In 1979, Americaʹs worst commercial nuclear disaster occurred inside the Unit Two reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, as a series of human and mechanical failures caused the cooling system to malfunction, resulting in damage to the reactorʹs core and the leakage of radioactivty into the atmosphere. Residents are forced to evacuate after a nuclear meltdown.

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1980, “Rarities” album by The Beatles was released

In 1981, Blondie, featuring Debbie Harry, received a gold record for the tune “Rapture”; at the time, the pop-rock hit was perched at the top of the pop music charts.

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Johnny Carson (caption: The Most Powerful Man in Television)”. Other Articles: Photogenic Food.

In 1984, 03 x 28 = 84

In 1985, In an early April Fools joke, the April 1 issue of Sports Illustrated contains a fictitious article about a Mets pitching prospect named Sidd Finch, whose fastball has been timed at 168 miles per hour. Author George Plimpton offers bogus quotes from real-life members of the Mets, as well as several staged photos, and fools readers nationwide.

In 1988, “Fraggle Rock”, TV Childrens; last aired on HBO.

In 1992, Sixth American Comedy Award: Cathy Ladman, Judy Watkins, Billy Crystal.

In 1993, Harry Shearer and Judith Owen wed.

In 1993, The Thirteenth Annual Razzie Awards were presented. WORST PICTURE: SHINING THROUGH (20th Century-Fox) Howard Rosenman and Carol Baum, producers. WORST ACTOR: Sylvester Stallone, “STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT!” WORST ACTRESS: Melanie Griffith, SHINING THROUGH and A STRANGER AMONG U.S. WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Tom Selleck (as King Ferdinand of Spain!) CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: THE DISCOVERY. WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Estelle Getty, “STOP! OR MY MOM WILL SHOOT!” WORST DIRECTOR: David Seltzer, SHINING THROUGH. WORST SCREENPLAY: SHINING THROUGH. WORST NEW STAR: Pauly Shore, ENCINO MAN. WORST 'ORIGINAL' SONG: “High Times, Hard Times” from NEWSIES.

In 1995, “Doctor Demento Gooses Mother” was released on Rhino.

In 1998, On the cover of TV Guide: Law and Order in some editions while others have one of a collectorʹs series of “South Park” covers.

In 1998, The Indiana Pacers set an NBA record for futility since the advent of the 24-second clock, losing to the San Antonio Spurs, 74-55. The Pacers, playing without Rik Smits and Reggie Miller, shot just 27 percent from the floor and had nine points in the fourth period. The previous low was 57 set three times, the last by the Orlando Magic against Cleveland on December 4, 1996. Indiana also matched the league record for fewest points in a second half with 21, set by Miami at Atlanta on November 15, 1996. The combined point total of 129 points was the third lowest since the 24-second clock was introduced in the 1954-55 season.

In 1999, FOX has the same old story: boy freezes himself in cryogenics lab; boy meets girl with one eye in the year 3,000! Boy becomes delivery boy for his great-great-great-great (etc.) nephew, and lollygags with surly bending robot. Dick Clark and Leonard Nimoy are guest voices on the very first “Futurama,” created by Matt Groening.

In 2001, “My Wife and Kids” premiered on ABC

In 2084, 03 x 28 = 84

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "The Battle of Love's Return" was released by Troma Entertainment; Lloyd Kaufman (director/screenplay); Lloyd Kaufman, Lynn Lowry, Oliver Stone, Andy Kay, Stanley Kaufman; Comedy; Live Action

In 1971, "Taking Off" was released by Universal Pictures; Miloš Forman (director/screenplay); Jean-Claude Carrière, John Guare, John Klein (screenplay); Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Audra Lindley, Paul Benedict, Vincent Schiavelli, Ike Turner, Tina Turner, Rae Allen, Philip Bruns, Allen Garfield, Carly Simon, Bobo Bates, Shellen Lubin, Shelley Ackerman, Jessica Harper, Tony Harvey, David Gittler, Linnea Heacock, Corinna Cristobal, Frank Berle, Gail Busman, Lois Dengrove, Bonnie Marcus; Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Phantasm" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / New Breed Productions; Don Coscarelli (director/screenplay); Angus Scrimm, Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester, Bill Cone, Mary Ellen Shaw, Terrie Kalbus, Lynn Eastman; Science, Fantasy, Horror; Live Action

In 1980, "The Changeling" was released by Pan-Canadian Film Distributors / Chessman Park Productions; Peter Medak (director); William Gray, Diana Maddox (screenplay); George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, John Colicos, Jean Marsh, Helen Burns, Madeleine Sherwood, Barry Morse, Helen Burns, Frances Hyland, Eric Christmas, Roberta Maxwell, J. Kenneth Campbell, Janne Mortil, Terence Kelly, Antonia Rey, Louis Zorich, Bernard Behrens, James B. Douglas, Michelle Martin, Voldi Way; Horror; Live action

In 1980, "Gilda Live" was released by Warner Bros.; Mike Nichols (director); Anne Beatts, Lorne Michaels, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Don Novello, Michael O'Donoghue, Gilda Radner, Paul Shaffer, Rosie Shuster, Alan Zweibel (screenplay); Gilda Radner; Comedy, Documentary; Live action

In 1980, "Serial" was released by Paramount Pictures; Bill Persky (director); Rich Eustis, Michael Elias (screenplay); Martin Mull, Tuesday Weld, Jennifer McAllister, Sally Kellerman, Bill Macy, Pamela Bellwood, Peter Bonerz, Christopher Lee, Sam Chew Jr., Nita Talbot, Barbara Rhoades, Stacey Nelkin, Tom Smothers, Clark Brandon, Robin Sherwood, Anthony Battaglia, Ann Weldon, Patch Mackenzie, Paul Rossilli; Comedy; Live action

In 1997, "The 6th Man" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Mandeville Films; Randall Miller (director); Christopher Reed, Cynthia Carle (screenplay); Marlon Wayans, Kadeem Hardison, David Paymer, Michael Michele, Kevin Dunn, Gary Jones, Lorenzo Orr, Vladimir Cuk, Travis Ford, Jack Karuletwa, Chris Spencer, Kirk Baily, Saundra McClain; Sports, Comedy; Live Action

In 1997, "B*A*P*S" was released by New Line Cinema; Robert Townsend (director); Troy Beyer (screenplay); Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Ian Richardson, Natalie Desselle, Troy Beyer, Pierre Edwards, A.J. Johnson, Bernie Mac, Faizon Love, Rudy Ray Moore; Comedy; Live Action

In 1999, "Balloon Farm" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television; William Dear (director); Steven M. Karczynski, Jerdine Nolen (screenplay); Rip Torn, Mara Wilson, Laurie Metcalf, Fredric Lehne, Roberts Blossom, Richard Riehle, Ernie Lively, Arnetia Walker, Lee Garlington, Guy Boyd, Neal McDonough, Adam Wylie, Ken Jenkins, Rudee Lipscomb, Claudia Stedelin; Comedy, Family, Fantasy; Live Action

In 2000, "Leprechaun in the Hood" was released by Trimark Pictures; Rob Spera (director); Doug Hall, Jon Huffman (screenplay); Warwick Davis, Ice-T, Anthony Montgomery, Rashaan Nall, Dan Martin, Coolio, Red Grant, Lobo Sebastian, Ivory Ocean, Barima McKnight, Jack Ong, Eric Mansker, Steven M. Porter; Black Comedy, Slasher; Live Action

In 2003, "The Core" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jon Amiel (director); Cooper Layne, John Rogers (screenplay); Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, DJ Qualls, Richard Jenkins, Tchéky Karyo, Bruce Greenwood, Alfre Woodard, Fred Ewanuick; Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; ; Live Action

In 2003, "Head of State" was released by DreamWorks; Chris Rock (director/screenplay); Ali LeRoi (screenplay); Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Dylan Baker, Nick Searcy, Lynn Whitfield, Robin Givens, Tamala Jones, James Rebhorn, Keith David, Stephanie March, Ron Killings, Nate Dogg, DJ Quik, Tracy Morgan, Jeff Jarrett, B.G. James, Jeremy Borash, Ron Harris; Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2008, "Run Fatboy Run" was released by New Line Cinema / Picturehouse / Material Entertainment; David Schwimmer (director); Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg (screenplay); Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Hank Azaria, Dylan Moran, Harish Patel, India de Beaufort, Matthew Fenton, Simon Day, Ruth Sheen, Tyrone Huggins, Nevan Finegan, Iddo Goldberg, Floella Benjamin, Chris Hollins, Denise Lewis, Peter Serafinowicz, Stephen Merchant, David Walliams, Michael Johnson, Bill Bailey, Margaret John; Comedy; W

In 2008, "Superhero Movie" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Dimension Films; Craig Mazin (director/screenplay); Drake Bell, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Hart, Brent Spiner, Jeffrey Tambor, Robert Joy, Regina Hall, Pamela Anderson, Simon Rex, Marion Ross, Ryan Hansen, Tracy Morgan, Craig Bierko, Robert Hays, Nicole Sullivan, Dan Castellaneta, Keith David, Miles Fisher, Charlene Tilton, Lil' Kim, Marque Richardson, Kurt Fuller, Aki Aleong, Marisa Lauren, Sean Simms, Freddie Pierce, Howard Mungo, Cameron Ali Sims; Superhero, Comedy; W

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1953, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Patti Page charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Tell Me A Story” by Jimmy Boyd With Frankie Laine charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Alvin's Harmonica” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Link Wray And His Ray Men charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The All-American Boy” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 25 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 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “I Got A Wife” by The Mark IV charted at number 28 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 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “I Go Ape” by Neil Sedaka charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Nicola Paone charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Tijuana Jail” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Fried Eggs” by The Intruders charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Little Space Girl” by Jesse Lee Turner charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ambrose (Part Five)” by Linda Laurie charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Dead Man's Curve” by Jan And Dean charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Rip Van Winkle” by The Devotions charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “We Love You Beatles” by The Carefrees charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “A Letter To The Beatles” by The Four Preps charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “T'ain't Nothin' To Me” by The Coasters charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Do The Funky Chicken” by Rufus Thomas charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Welfare Cadillac” by Guy Drake charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's My Job” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Another One Rides The Bus” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 104 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Generals And Majors” by XTC charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “It's Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Brass Monkey” by Beastie Boys charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Marry For Money” by Trace Adkins charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1953, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Lita Roza charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Patti Page charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight?)” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley And The Jordanaires charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Do) The Hucklebuck” by Coast To Coast charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Einstein A-Go-Go” by Landscape charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Once In A Lifetime” by Talking Heads charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang” by Heaven 17 charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Oldest Swinger In Town” by Fred Wedlock charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fan-Dabi-Doze!” by The Krankies charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Work (No Nah No No My Daddy)” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “The Irish Rover” by The Pogues And The Dubliners charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bitch School” by Spinal Tap charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Remember You're A Womble” by The Wombles charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Ballad Of Tom Jones” by Space Featuring Cerys Matthews charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!” by Teletubbies charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1953, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)” by Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And Chorus or Cyril Stapleton And His Orchestra charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1959, “The All-American Boy” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry / Laughing Tonight” by Jona Lewie charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da / A Sermon” by The Police charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture / Walk Like Me” by Blondie charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Time Warp” by Various Artists charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face / Ain't In No Hurry” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers / The Business” by Madness charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5 / Sing For The Common Man” by Dolly Parton charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Bite Your Bum (Parody: "Shaddap Your Face") / Mandy” by Peter Plus With Bazz And Pilko charted at number 54 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Aussie Barbecue Song / The Man From Snowy River” by Frankie Davidson charted at number 59 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion / Scream Like A Baby” by David Bowie charted at number 60 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Lola / You Really Got Me / Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks charted at number 74 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “My Ding-a-Ling / Nowhere In Particular” by Johnny Chester charted at number 78 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Enola Gay / Annex” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 82 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Real Wild Child” by Ivan charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Black Bugs” by Regurgitator charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “J**z In My Pants” by The Lonely Island charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breaks” by Kurtis Blow charted at number 47 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “I Could Be So Good For You” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 47 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 13 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 23 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 28 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 61 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hokie Pokie (All Over The World)” by Big John Russell charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 37 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Rat In Mi Kitchen” by UB40 charted at number 35 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 77 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 67 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 89 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Galloping Comedians” by Hotcha Trio charted at number 100 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road [+ Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (Remix)]” by Lil Nas X charted at number 100 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 3 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 37 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 22 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “I Put A Spell On You” by Annie Lennox charted at number 76 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 198 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 102 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 173 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 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Sign Up For The Champions” by Manchester United charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 39 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 39 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 53 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Link Wray And His Ray Men charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Alvin's Harmonica” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Bird Dance Beat” by The Trashmen charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boyfriend Got A Beatle Haircut” by Donna Lynn charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “We Love The Beatles” by The Vernons Girls charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Miller's Cave” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “We Love You Beatles” by The Carefrees charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Welfare Cadillac” by Guy Drake charted at number 66 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Once In A Lifetime” by Talking Heads charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 56 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Marry For Money” by Trace Adkins charted at number 89 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 12 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 32 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 56 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 42 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Be My Yoko Ono” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 95 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 23 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 34 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 63 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 91 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for March 28, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Thu Mar the 28 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 88 of the year
Serialnumber = 45367
Julian date = 2460386 O.S.= 3 - 15 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Saint John Nepomucene Neumann Birthday (1st U.S. male saint)
Holy Week (Day 5)
Maundy Thursday
[World] Vernalmas Holidays (Day 14-second Thursday) Springtime rekindle your love day (Valentines Day without the winter blahs!)
[?] Something on a Stick Day
[Czechoslovakia] Teachers' Day
[Libya] Evacuation Day
[USA] Beer Brewers Day
[USA] Children's Picture Book Day
[USA] Eat an Eskimo Day
[USA] Respect Your Cat Day
Birthday of Kwan Yin (China).

Reminders

Astrological sign: Aries: The Ram (3-21 thru 4-19); Aries people are bold, impulsive and confident. Body part associated with this sign: The head. Element: Fire. Occupations: Exploration, the military, entrepreneur, outdoor engineering, fireman. Ruling Planet: Mars. Traits: Energetic, assertive, impulsive.
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.
March was the first month of the ancient world, named after the god of war, Mars.
Gems: bloodstone, jasper and aquamarine
Flowers: daffodil and jonquil
Meanings: the sentimental meaning of the aquamarine is for courage, and the jonquil and the daffodil are for the breath of spring.
Full Moon: the Worm Moon, the Chaste Moon, and among some Indian tribes, the Awakening, the Deer and the Crow Moon.
Citizens Month in China
National Furniture Refinishing Month
American Red Cross Month
American Woman's History month
Cataract Awareness Month
Civilized and Polite Behavior Among Citizens Month in China.
Foot Health Month.
Gardening, Nature and Ecology Books Month
Herb Month in Missouri
Humorists Are Artists Month
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Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Music in our Schools Month
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month
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National Frozen Food Month
National Hemophilia Month
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National Science Month
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Philatelic Literature Month.
Poison Prevention Awareness Month
Rosacea Awareness Month
Youth Art Month
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