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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for April 9

Last Updated 04-13-2024

⚛🎵Tom Lehrer -- is 96 in the year 2024 and 97 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1928 N.S.
Mathematician (m), Songwriter, Pianist, Novelty Singer
Misc: Professor of Math at Harvard
Song Titles: The Old Dope Peddler, Hanukkah in Santa Monica, That's Mathematics, New Math, The Vatican Rag, Who's Next?, I Got It From Sally, Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, Masochism Tango, A Christmas Carol, The Elements, Pollution, Be Prepared, Bright College Days
Album Titles: That Was the Year That Was, Songs by Tom Lehrer, More of Tom Lehrer, Tom Lehrer Revisited, An Evening Wasted with Tom Lehrer
TV Shows: The Electric Company (writer of ten songs)

✍🎭Jimmy Tingle -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1955
Humorist, Comedian
TV Shows: 60 Minutes II

🎭Cynthia Nixon -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1966
Actress
TV Shows: Sex and The City (as Miranda Hobbes)
Movie Titles: Sex and the City (series), Amadeus, Addams Family Values, Pelican Brief

🎭🎮Veronica Taylor -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1978 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
Misc: notable voice actress since 1985
TV Shows: One Piece (as Nico Robin), Pokemon (as Ash Ketchum and May), Winx Club, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as April O'Neil), Kurokami: The Animation, Astroblast!
Movie Titles: Pokemon (series)
Video Games: Dissidia (series), One Piece (series), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (series), World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor

🎭Keshia Knight Pulliam -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1979
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Newark, NJ
TV Shows: Sesame Street, The Cosby Show (as Rudy Huxtable), House of Payne
Movie Titles: Madea Goes to Jail, Beauty Shop, What About Your Friends: Weekend Getaway; Madea Goes To Jail

🎭Jay Baruchel -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1982
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m), Canadian
TV Shows: Dragons (series), Man Seeking Woman
Movie Titles: How to Train Your Dragon (series), Million Dollar Baby, This is the End; Fanboys, Knocked Up

🎭Jordan Masterson -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1986 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Last Man Standing (as Ryan Vogelson)
Movie Titles: The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Bad Roomies

🎵Montero Lamar Hill -- is 25 in the year 2024 and 26 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1999 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Rapper
Names/Places: aka Lil Nas X
Song Titles: Old Town Road (a Country Trap song)

🎵Lil Nas X -- is 25 in the year 2024 and 26 in the year 2025; b.4/9/1999 N.S.
Rapper
Song Titles: Old Town Road

🎨Frank King -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1883 d.6/24/1969 (86)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Gasoline Alley; b. June 11?

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🎭Allen Jenkins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1900 d.7/20/1974 (74)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RLN:McGonegal
TV Shows: Waterfront (as Sid), Top Cat (as Officer Dibble)

✍🎭🏆Frankie Thomas -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1921 d.5/11/2006 (85)
Author (m), Actor, Producer (m), Bridge Player
Names/Places: Frank's son
Misc: bridge (cards) expert
TV Shows: One Man's Family (as Cliff Barbour), Tom Cordett Space Cadet (star)

🎭Cheetah The Chimp -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1931 d.12/24/2011 N.S. (80)
Animal Star
Movie Titles: Tarzan (as comic sidekick 1932-1934)

🎨✍📰🎭Paul Krassner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1932 N.S. d.7/21/2019 N.S. (87)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Satirist (m), Journalist, Editor (m), Political Activist, Comedian
Misc: wrote MAD Magazine, co-founded the Yippies

🎵🎸Carl Perkins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1932 N.S. d.1/19/1998 N.S. (65)
Hall of Famer, Composer/Songwriter, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Rockabilly Performer
Names/Places: b. in Jackson, Tn.; MN:Lee
Song Titles: Blue Suede Shoes, Boppin' the Blues
TV Shows: Johnny Cash Show (regular)

🎭Jean-Paul Belmondo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1933 N.S. d.9/6/2021 N.S. (88)
Movie Actor, French
Names/Places: b. in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Movie Titles: That Man From Rio (a 007 film spoof)

🎭Avery Schreiber -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1935 d.1/7/2002 (66)
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, Illinois
Misc: of the (Jack) Burns & Schreiber team
TV Shows: My Mother the Car (as Capt. Mancini), The Burns & Schreiber Comedy Hour, Sha Na Na (regular), Wake Rattle & Roll (as Grandpa Quirk)

🎭Marty Krofft -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/9/1937 N.S. d.11/25/2023 N.S. (86)
TV Producer (m), Puppeteer (m), English
Names/Places: Sid's brother
Misc: designed costumes for the Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968)
TV Shows: Magic Mongo, Bigfoot and Wild Boy, Land of the Lost, H.R. Pufinstuf, Donny and Marie, D.C. Follies, Pryor's Place, The Krofft Supershow, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Wonderbug, Land of the Lost, Dr. Shrinker, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, Far Out Space Nuts, The Lost Saucer, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Bugaloos, Lidsville, H.R. Pufinstuif
Movie Titles: Pufinstuf, The World of Sid and Marty Krofft at the Hollywood Bowl (TV movie), Land of the Lost (2009)

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✍⚛François Rabelais -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1494 or ??/??/1483 d.4/9/1553
Writer (m), Satirist (m), Physicist (m), French

🎭El Brendel -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/25/1890 d.4/9/1964 (74)
Comedian

🎵Phil Ochs -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/19/1940 N.S. d.4/9/1976 N.S. (35)
Political Activist, Songwriter, Folk Singer
Misc: anti-war folk singer (Joe Hill, War is Over); some say d. Apr 8

Homer Lloyd "Kit" Carson -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/4/1899 N.S. d.4/9/1983 N.S. (83)
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: Johnny Carson's father

🎵Dave Prather Sr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/9/1937 N.S. d.4/9/1988 N.S. (50)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Sam and Dave

✍📰🎭John Henry Faulk -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/21/1913 d.4/9/1990 (76)
Humorist, Commentator, Panelist
TV Shows: It's News to Me, Hee Haw, Leave It to the Girls

🎭Sandy Becker -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/19/1922 d.4/9/1996 (74)
Cartoon Voice Actor, Puppet Actor, Announcer (m)
Misc: created puppets, skits, and characters for children's TV shows
TV Shows: Go-Go Gophers, Beagles, Underdog, King Leonardo

Mary Yankovic -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/7/1923 d.4/9/2004 (81)
Celebrity Parent
Names/Places: Alfred "Weird Al" Yankovic's mother

Nick Yankovic -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/4/1917 d.4/9/2004 (86)
Celebrity Parent
Names/Places: Alfred "Weird Al"'s father

🎭Arthur Anderson -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/29/1922 N.S. d.4/9/2016 N.S. (93)
Commercial Actor
Names/Places: MN: John Miles
Misc: Lucky Charms commercials voicing Lucky the Leprechaun

🎭Malcolm Dixon -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/??/1953 N.S. d.4/9/2020 N.S. (66)
Actor, English
Misc: was in many music videos for artists such as David Bowie, Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet. Played Bilbo Baggins in a theater adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.
TV Shows: The Goodies (as Washing Machine / Dwarf)
Movie Titles: Flash Gordon, The Dark Crystal, Star Wars: Episode VI -Return of the Jedi, Labyrinth, Willow, Time Bandits, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (as an Oompa-Loompa)

🎨Mort Drucker -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/22/1929 N.S. d.4/9/2020 N.S. (91)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Caricaturist (m)
Misc: MAD Magazine

Related Events on This Date

In 1936, 04 x 09 = 36

In 1950, Bob Hope hosted a “Star-Spangled Review” this night on NBC-TV. Hope became the highest paid performer for a single show on TV to that time. The “Star-Spangled Review” was a musical special.

In 1954, On the cover of TV Guide: “Milton Berle and Charlie Applewhite”. Other Articles: Private Secretary, videotape

In 1956, Gene Vincent recorded the classic “Be Bop-A-Lula”. A wom, bam, boom!

In 1963, As a favor to former Indians infielder Johnny Berardino, who later became known as John Beradino, who played Doctor Steve Hardy on “General Hospital” until his death in 1996, Yogi Berra made a cameo appearance on the soap opera. The Yankee legend, who was known for his paradoxical contradictions, fittingly played the role of Doctor Lawrence Berra, a brain surgeon.

In 1966, R.C., “Walkin My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, The KGB Chicken, then the San Diego Chicken, now the Famous Chicken, made his debut as he became the mascot for the San Diego Padres baseball team.

In 1974, “I have never seen such stupid ballplaying in my life,” says new Padres owner Ray Kroc, addressing the fans on the PA system during the home opener at San Diego Stadium. During the home opener against Houston at San Diego Stadium, Ray Kroc, the Padresʹ new owner, uses the ballparkʹs uses public address system to thank the fans and berate the players for the their poor play. At the start of the fast-food tycoonʹs eighth-inning tirade, a streaker jumps over the railing of the stands in left field and runs haphazardly across the field. San Diego scores three runs but loses to Houston 9-5. Hearing of the incident, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn will make Kroc apologize to the fans.

In 1980, The U.S.A. cable network was launched.

In 1981, Marla Gibbs checks out of “The Jeffersons” and into her own CBS spin-off, “Checking In,” in which she plays the top housekeeper at a ritzy New York hotel. Larry Linville costars.

In 1982, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium opening for the new wave group Missing Persons.

In 1983, Joan Rivers and impersonator Joe Piscopo engage in a joke-telling contest on “Saturday Night Live” to determine once and for all just who is the “real” Joan Rivers.

In 1985, Patty Duke is the President with That Girlʹs Ted Bessell as the First Lad…er, Man, in ABCʹs “Hail to the Chief” — a Soap-y political mess from Susan Harris. Thereʹs only one Duke, but itʹs Dick Shawn who appears during the showʹs run as identical twins Russian Premier and KGB heads Dmitri and Ivan Zolotov. Joel Brooks is Madame Presidentʹs gay secret service agent, “Randy.”

In 1986, Inspired by the NFLʹs Champion Chicago Bears Super Bowl Shuffle, nine Mets players record Get Metsmerized, a rap boasting a title after the team plays just one regular season game. The album, not promoted by the organization, is widely panned by critics, selling only a few thousand copies when released in August.

In 1986, “Dallas” announced it will revive the killed Bobby Ewing character, thought to have been killed off. The solution was the famous “Bobby In The Shower/It Was All A Dream*” scene.

In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “Harry Hamlin”. Other Articles: Syndicated Sitcoms, Alan Young

In 1988, “New Adventures Of Beans Baxter”, TV Adventure, last aired on Fox.

In 1992, The heaviest chocolate Easter egg weighed 10,482 pounds and 14 ounces and was 23 feet three inches high in Australia.

In 1998, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Mujibur and Sirajul draw big laughs when, during a special “Stop Calling Me Lillian!” installment of “The Jerry Springer Show” featured on the LATE SHOW, they get into a customary Springer-show knock-down-drag-out brawl.

In 2004, Nick and Mary Yankovic, the parents of “Weird Al” Yankovic, die of carbon monoxide poisoning in their Fallbrook, California, home on. Their accidental deaths are caused by a fire burning without an open flue.

In 2009, “Parks and Recreation” began airing on NBC. It introduced viewers to the endlessly optimistic Leslie Knope and the quirky inhabitants of Pawnee, Indiana. The series would go on to become a beloved sitcom, celebrated for its humor, heart, and unforgettable characters.

In 2014, “The Tom and Jerry Show” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2015, “The Comedians” began airing on FX

In 2017, Doctor David Dao, a passenger on a United Express flight about to take off for Louisville, Kentucky, was dragged off the plane by security officers at Chicagoʹs OʹHare International Airport to make room for four airline employees; the incident was captured on video that went viral. (United reached a settlement with Dao.)

In 2023, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” would prove to be a surprisingly huge hit at the box office, bringing in $204.6 million in its first five days. (By yearʹs end, the animated film had earned more $1.3 billion globally, second only to “Barbie” for the year.)

In 2036, 04 x 09 = 36

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "The Mephisto Waltz" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Wendkos (director); Ben Maddow (screenplay); Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Pamelyn Ferdin, Curd Jürgens; Horror; Live Action

In 1978, "Rabbit Test" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures / Laugh or Die / Melvin Simon Productions; Joan Rivers (director/screenplay); Jay Redack (screenplay); Billy Crystal, Joan Prather, Alex Rocco, Doris Roberts, Billy Barty, Imogene Coca, Richard Deacon, Norman Fell, Fannie Flagg, Alice Ghostley, Roosevelt Grier, George Gobel, Paul Lynde, Roddy McDowall, Sheree North, Charles Pierce, Tom Poston, Charlotte Rae, Jimmie Walker, Michael Keaton, Joan Rivers, Ron Rifkin; Comedy; Live Action

In 1999, "Foolish" was released by Artisan Entertainment / No Limit Films; Dave Meyers (director); Eddie Griffin (screenplay); Master P, Eddie Griffin, Amie Petersen, Frank Sivero, Daphne Duplaix, Jonathan Banks, Andrew Dice Clay, Sven-Ole Thorsen, Marla Gibbs, Traci Bingham, Bill Nunn, Clifton Powell, A.J. Johnson, Traequon Tolbert; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Go" was released by Columbia Pictures; Doug Liman (director); John August (screenplay); William Fichtner, Katie Holmes, Jay Mohr, Sarah Polley, Scott Wolf, Taye Diggs, Breckin Meyer, Timothy Olyphant, Desmond Askew, Jane Krakowski, J. E. Freeman, Melissa McCarthy, Nathan Bexton, Tony Denman, James Duval, Jimmy Shubert, Tane McClure, Suzanne Krull, Natasha Melnick, Zoe Cunningham, Manu Intiraymi, Robert Peters; Comedy, Thriller; Live Action

In 1999, "Never Been Kissed" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures; Raja Gosnell (director); Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein (screenplay); Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon, John C. Reilly, Leelee Sobieski, Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Alba, Jordan Ladd, Marley Shelton, Garry Marshall, James Franco, Cory Hardrict, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Giuseppe Andrews, Alex Solowitz, Octavia Spencer, Cress Williams, Sean Whalen, Martha Hackett, Jenny Bicks, Denny Kirkwood, Maya McLaughlin, Branden Williams, Katie Lansdale; Comedy, Romance; Live Action

In 2000, "Angels in the Infield" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television / Roger Birnbaum Productions; Robert King (director/screenplay); Garrett K. Shiff (screenplay); Patrick Warburton, David Alan Grier, Brittney Irvin, Colin Fox, Kurt Fuller, Rebecca Jenkins, Duane Davis, Beau Starr, Peter Keleghan, Dan Duran, Rufus Crawford, Tamara Hickey, Kyle Kass, Guilio Kukurugya, Hannah Lochner, Rachel Skarsten; Comedy, Drama, Sports; Live Action

In 2000, "Don Quixote" was released by TNT / Hallmark Entertainment; Peter Yates (director); John Mortimer (screenplay); John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, Lambert Wilson, Amelia Warner, Tony Haygarth, Peter Eyre, Lilo Baur, James Purefoy, Trevor Peacock, Linda Bassett, Barry Stanton, Alun Raglan, Michael Feast, Graham Crowden, Amparo Valle, Alicia Borrachero, Ruth Sheen, Sean Gilder, Francis Magee, Jessica Oyelowo, Michael Culkin, Timothy Bateson, Antonio Gil; Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Live Action

In 2004, "Ella Enchanted" was released by Miramax Films; Tommy O'Haver (director); Laurie Craig, Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith, Jennifer Heath, Michele J. Wolff (screenplay); Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox, Joanna Lumley, Jimi Mistry, Steve Coogan, Heidi Klum, Minnie Driver, Patrick Bergin, Eric Idle, Aidan McArdle, Lucy Punch, Jennifer Higham, Jim Carter, Parminder Nagra, Donna Dent, Alvaro Lucchesi, Johnny Nguyen; Comedy, Fantasy, Family;

In 2004, "The Girl Next Door" was released by 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises; Luke Greenfield (director); Stuart Blumberg, David T. Wagner, Brent Goldberg (screenplay); Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar, Chris Marquette, Paul Dano, Olivia Wilde, Sunny Leone, Amanda Swisten, Sung Hi Lee, Timothy Bottoms, Donna Bullock, Jacob Young, Matt Wiese; Comedy;

In 2004, "Shaun of the Dead" was released by Universal Pictures / StudioCanal / Working Title Films; Edgar Wright (director/screenplay); Simon Pegg (screenplay); Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, Rafe Spall, Martin Freeman, Reece Shearsmith, Tamsin Greig, Julia Deakin, Matt Lucas; Comedy, Horror;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Bill Hayes charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Crazy Otto” by Johnny Maddox And The Rhythmasters charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Fess Parker charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Tennessee Ernie Ford charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “It's A Sin To Tell A Lie” by Somethin' Smith And The Redheads charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Sink The Bismarck” by Johnny Horton charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “White Silver Sands” by Bill Black's Combo charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Money (That's What I Want)” by Barrett Strong charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Delaware” by Perry Como charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy” by Freddy Cannon charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Secret Agent Man” by The Ventures charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Juanita Banana” by The Peels charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” by Joe Tex charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Lies” by Thompson Twins charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Whirly Girl” by Oxo charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Fanatic” by Felony charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Allentown” by Billy Joel charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Sex (I'm A...)” by Berlin charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Walking In L.A.” by Missing Persons charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Atomic Dog” by George Clinton charted at number 102 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “I Eat Cannibals (Part 1)” by Toto Coelo charted at number 104 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers Theme)” by Gary Portnoy charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Jack The Lad” by 3 Man Island charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Funk Dat (Why Is It?)” by Sagat charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Friday” by Rebecca Black charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1960, “My Old Man's A Dustman (Ballad Of...Disposal Officer)” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Delaware” by Perry Como charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Frankie Laine charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “I Put A Spell On You” by Alan Price Set charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Ooh To Be Ah” by Kajagoogoo charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Snot Rap” by Kenny Everett charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Rip It Up” by Orange Juice charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Clunk Clink” by Laurel And Hardy charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti And His Orchestra charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Airhead” by Thomas Dolby charted at number 78 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Doop” by Doop charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Backbeat Band charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo?” by Tony Christie Featuring Peter Kay charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by G4 charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Thriller / Heads Will Roll” by Glee Cast charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Friday” by Rebecca Black charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Glee Cast charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 96 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1949, “Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka)” by The Andrews Sisters charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “Slap 'er Down Agin, Paw!” by Arthur Godfrey charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “The Maharajah Of Magador” by Vaughn Monroe And His Orchestra Featuring Ziggy Talent charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Make Yourself Comfortable” by Sarah Vaughan charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “This Ole House” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane” by The Ames Brothers or Dean Martin charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Fortune Teller” by The Throb charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Car Wash / Water” by Rose Royce charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “The Rubberband Man / Now That We're Together” by The (Detroit) Spinners charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop Cumma Cumma Wang Dang / Don't Mention My Name” by Monte Video And The Cassettes charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You) / Nothing At All” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “I Eat Cannibals (Part 1) / I Eat Cannibals (Part 2)” by Toto Coelo charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Lies / Beach Culture” by Thompson Twins charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Clapping Song / Blame” by The Belle Stars charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Our House / Walking With Mr. Wheeze” by Madness charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Wot! / Strawberry Dross” by Captain Sensible charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Buffalo Gals / Buffalo Gals (Trad. Square)” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “A**hole” by Denis Leary charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Underwear Goes Inside The Pants” by Lazyboy (Lazy-B in the UK) charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Just Had Sex” by The Lonely Island Featuring Akon charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1977, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1977, “Beatles” by Forbes charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Our House” by Madness charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Just Had Sex” by The Lonely Island Featuring Akon charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 26 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 45 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 54 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2005, “One Night In Bangkok” by Vinylshakerz charted at number 53 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 51 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 56 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1977, “The Big Bear Bump” by Ronnie And The Big Bear charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (völlig losgelöst)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Doop (Remix)” by Doop charted at number 44 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Poco Loco Gang charted at number 96 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 36 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 86 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 98 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Do-Re-Mi” by Jahn Teigen charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Our House” by Madness charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1983, “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (völlig losgelöst)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “One Night In Bangkok” by Vinylshakerz charted at number 95 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Car Wash” by Christina Aguilera Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott charted at number 100 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 26 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 59 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool And DCUP charted at number 75 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, “Sink The Bismarck” by Johnny Horton charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Batman Theme” by The Marketts charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The One On The Right Is On The Left” by Johnny Cash charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Juanita Banana” by The Peels charted at number 40 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Batman Theme” by Neal Hefti And His Orchestra charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 65 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Sex (I'm A...)” by Berlin charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mickey” by Toni Basil charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Lies” by Thompson Twins charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Whirly Girl” by Oxo charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo charted at number 45 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Friday” by Rebecca Black charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 65 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 13 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I Wanna Be A Flintstone” by Screaming Blue Messiahs charted at number 50 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 13 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 26 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 73 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 9 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for April 9, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Wed Apr the 9 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 99 of the year
Serialnumber = 45744
Julian date = 2460763 O.S.= 3 - 27 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

Consider Christianity Week (Day 4)
[USA] National Birthparents Week (Day 4)
[Bolivia] National Day (1952)
[Latvia] independence (1918)
[Philippines] Bataan Day (1942) thru 4-10
[Tunisia] Martyrs' Day
[USA, England] Winston Churchill Day (1963)
[USA] National POW/MIA Recognition Day (1983 only)
[USA] Astronaut's Day
[USA] Longest Word Day
[USA] National Reading a Road Map Week (Day 6)
[USA] TV Guide Day
[?] Name Yourself Day

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: Taurus: The Bull (4-20 thru 5-20); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Earth. Traits: Determined, persistent, loyal. Body part associated with this sign: The neck. Occupations: Farming, the arts (music), work requiring research, building, hand work.
Flower: Sweet Pea and Daisy
Gem: Diamond
Full Moon: the Pink moon
Astrological sign: Taurus: The Bull (4-20 thru 5-20); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Earth. Traits: Determined, persistent, loyal. Body part associated with this sign: The neck. Occupations: Farming, the arts (music), work requiring research, building, hand work.
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