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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for May 2

Last Updated 07-08-2023

🎭Lou Felder -- is 92 in the year 2023 and 93 in the year 2024; b.5/2/1931
Actor
Movie Titles: Bruce Almighty, Midnight Run, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, Mask

🎵🎸John Leon "Bunk" Gardner -- is 90 in the year 2023 and 91 in the year 2024; b.5/2/1933 N.S.
Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: Mothers Of Invention

🎵🎸Prescott Niles -- is 69 in the year 2023 and 70 in the year 2024; b.5/2/1954
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: The Knack

🎭🎮Brian Tochi -- is 64 in the year 2023 and 65 in the year 2024; b.5/2/1959
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor
Misc: Asian-American
TV Shows: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Space Academy, Razzmatazz, Hawaii Five-O (as Joey Lee), St. Elsewhere (as Dr. Alan Poe), Anna & the King
Movie Titles: The Iron Giant, The Omega Man, Revenge of the Nerds, Police Academy
Video Games: Command and Conquer, The Darkness (series), Area 51, Mulan II, True Crime: Streets of LA, Bruce Lee: Quest for the Dragon

🎭💻Ellie Kemper -- is 43 in the year 2023 and 44 in the year 2024; b.5/2/1980
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Internet Video Actress
TV Shows: The Office (as Kally Erin Hannon), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Movie Titles: 21 Jump Street, Bridesmaids, Sex Tape

🎭Molly Kearney -- is 31 in the year 2023 and 32 in the year 2024; b.5/2/1992 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne

Jerome K. Jerome -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1859 d.6/14/1927 (68)
Author (m), Humorist, British

Wander J. De Hare -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1878 d.4/26/1960 (81)
Physicist (m)
Misc: (Einstein-de Hare effect); died the same day D.T. was born

Red Baron-The -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1892 d.4/21/1918 (25)
Aviator (m), German
Names/Places: RN:Manfred Von Ricthoven; NN: The Red Baron
Misc: he shot down more than 80 enemy aircraft during World War I and became known as "The Red Baron."

🎭Pinky Lee -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1907 d.4/3/1993 (85)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Vaudevillan
Names/Places: RN:Pincus Leff
Misc: Noisy baggy pants comic
TV Shows: Gumby (host), Pinky Lee Show

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Bernard Slade -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1930 N.S. d.10/30/2019 N.S. (89)
Screenwriter, Playwright (m), Canadian
Names/Places: pseud
TV Shows: The Flying Nun, The Partridge Family
Movie Titles: Same Time Next Year, Tribute, Romantic comedy

✍🎭Lorenzo Music -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1937 d.8/4/2001 (64)
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, TV Producer (m)
TV Shows: Rhoda (as Carlton the doorman), Garfield and Friends (the cat voice)

🎭Paul Darrow -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/2/1941 N.S. d.6/3/2019 N.S. (78)
Actor, English
TV Shows: Blake's 7 (as Kerr Avon), Doctor Who (2x guest); voice of Jack on independent rao stations JACKfm and Union Jack

🎨⚛William Marston -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/9/1893 d.5/2/1947 (54)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Inventor (m), Theorist (m), Psychologist (m)
Misc: lie-detector test; created the character Wonder Woman.

🎨🎭Bob Clampett -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/8/1913 N.S. d.5/2/1984 N.S. (70)
Animator (m), Producer/Director (m), Puppeteer (m)
Misc: created Beany & Cecil, Tweety, Porky Pig, & Bugs Bunny
TV Shows: Time for Beany, Beany and Cecil

🎭Ted Rogers -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/20/1935 d.5/2/2001 (65)
Comedian
Misc: some say b. 1933

🎭🎵George Wyle -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/22/1916 d.5/2/2003 (87)
Choreographer (m), Songwriter, Bandleader
Misc: of several TV varieties since the 1950s
Song Titles: The Ballad of Gilligan's Island (composer)
TV Shows: Jerry Lewis, Flip Wilson, Jimmy Durante

🎭Efrem Zimbalist Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/30/1918 d.5/2/2014 (95)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City; son of Efrem Sr. & Alma, Stephanie's father
Misc: Tim Brooks reasons it could be b. 1918; b. 1917 or 19?
TV Shows: Spider-Man (1990s), Iron Man (1994), Batman: The Animated Series, Maverick (as Dandy Jim Buckley), 77 Sunset Strip (as Stuart Bailey), The FBI (as Insp. Lewis Erskine), Scruples, Hotel (as Charles Cabot), Zorro (as Don Alejandro);

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✍🎭🎵Paul McDowell -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/15/1931 N.S. d.5/2/2016 N.S. (84)
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Pop Singer, English
Movie Titles: National Lampoon's European Vacation, Chemical Wedding, The Thirty-Nine Steps, Doing Time

David Caracciolo Sr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/21/1936 d.5/2/2017 N.S. (80)
Relative
Names/Places: step-dad

Stan Bing -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/20/1951 N.S. d.5/2/2020 N.S. (68)
Novelist, Humorist
Names/Places: aka Stanley Bing, RN: Gil Schwartz
Misc: wrote a column for Fortune magazine for over 20 years and a decade at Esquire magazine.

Related Events on This Date

In 1902, The first science fiction film, “A Trip To The Moon”, was released. It was created by French magician Georges Melies.

In 1908, The original version of the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” with music by Albert Von Tilzer and lyrics by Jack Norworth, was copyrighted by Von Tilzerʹs York Music Company.

In 1910, 05 x 02 = 10

In 1925, 05 ^ 02 = 25

In 1932, Jack Bennyʹs first radio show, sponsored by Canada Dry, made its debut on the NBC Blue Network. The comic genius started working for a salary of $1,400 a week at NBC.

In 1933, The modern legend of the Loch Ness monster surfaced after a reported sighting made the news. There had been accounts of an aquatic beast living in Scotlandʹs Loch Ness dating back 1,500 years.

In 1936, “Peter and the Wolfe,” a sympathetic tale for children by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, had its world premiere in Moscow. “Weird Al” did a record of the story.

In 1942, R.C., “Clink Clink Another Drink” Makes The Pop Chart by Spike Jones and The City Slickers with Mel Blanc; will peak at #23.

In 1942, R.C., “Deep In The Heart Of Texas” hits number one on the pop singles chart by Alvino Ray.

In 1942, The movie “The Wacky Wabbit” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1955, WGBH TV channel two in Boston, Massachusetts (PBS) begins broadcasting. That is where the classic childrenʹs series “Zoom” was produced for PBS in 1972.

In 1957, Elvis Presley recorded “Jailhouse Rock” written by Lieber and Stoller. The song inspires Presleyʹs choreographical debut that the convicts dance in MGMʹS “Jailhouse Rock.”

In 1957, The movie “The Curse of Frankenstein” opened in movie theaters in the United Kingdom.

In 1964, R.C., “Tʹainʹt Nothin' To Me” by The Coasters peaked at #64 on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, Capitol Records announces one of the most cryptic periods in the Beach Boys career has come to a close as theyʹve stopped the “Smile” album project. Brian Wilson took over a year to compose and produce the album and hoped to battle the Beatles for pop supremacy. However, after the Beatles released the “Sergeant Pepper” album, Wilson became convinced “Smile” would be seen as “second best.”

In 1968, Neil Simonʹs Broadway comedy “The Odd Couple” starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau and later inspired an ABC series, premiered at the Radio City Music Hall.

In 1970, R.C., “My Wife, The Dancer” by Eddie and Dutch peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.

In 1974, Filming got underway for the Steven Spielbergʹs motion picture, “Jaws”, in Marthaʹs Vineyard, Massachusetts. What was to be a 58-day shooting schedule for the film inspired by the Peter Benchley novel soon gave way to 120 days. Costs soared from what was to be a $3.5 million dollar project to $8 million. It was a good thing that the director was able to explain away the rise in costs and that the picture did so well at the box office and, later, on video cassette. Many directors would have not seen the light of another film opportunity. The director of “Jaws” did, however.

In 1978, TVʹs (usually) “most sensetive” daytine talk show host Phil Donahue tells TV Guide “I could never be gay. Iʹm a lousy dancer and dresser.”

In 1978, “The Man From Atlantis”, TV Scifi Adventure, starring Patrick Duffy, last aired on NBC.

In 1980, Johnny Carson signs a historic $5 million a year contract with the National Broadcasting Company, for more money *and* better hours (a four-day work week), and the “Tonight Show” is cut from 90 minutes to an hour nightly.

In 1981, R.C., “Wasnʹt That A Party” by The Rovers peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Flo”, TV Comedy, Alice spinoff; last aired on CBS.

In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at The Metro in Boston, Massachusetts and broadcast for KISS Radioʹs fifth Anniversary.

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Cheers”. Other Articles: Angie Dickinson, Alf

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “Woody Harrelson and Jackie Swanson”. Other Articles: Famous TV Marriages, The Bundys

In 1993, “Five Guys Named Moe” closes at Eugene OʹNeill New York City after 445 performances.

In 1994, Michael Bolton was found to have plagurized the Isley Brothers song “Love is Wonderful Thing”. The judge sentenced Michael Bolton to listen to all of AC/DCʹs album “Back in Black” without making any noises. (RIMSHOT)

In 1997, Mike Myersʹ “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” opens in theaters. Itʹs Myersʹ first successful film whose title contains neither “Wayne” or “World.” Myers created the character while listening to Burt Bacharachʹs “The Look of Love” on the radio.

In 1997, Police arrest transsexual hooker Atisone Seiuli with Eddie Murphy. This incident became the butt of Jay Lenoʹs jokes.

In 1997, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: The LATE SHOWʹs Saint Louis-themed show salutes the Gateway City with “Biff Hendersonʹs Tour of Saint Louis,” visits all the cityʹs sights, plus appearances by actress/comedian Roseanne (who rides to the theater on a beer wagon drawn by Clydesdale horses), seven-year-old chef Justin Miller, Saint Louis Mayor Clarence Harmon (who presents Letterman with a Gateway Arch made out of luncheon meat), and legendary singer Chuck Berry.

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” single by Warren G was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1998, Jim Belushi married Jennifer Sloan

In 1998, On the cover of TV Guide: Matthew Perry

In 2004, On the cover of TV Guide: “So Long, Friends 1994-2004” as an era of television has come to an end. The whole cast is featured.

In 2010, 05 x 02 = 10

In 2011, Osama bin Laden, the international terrorist kingpin slain in a surprise raid by an elite team of U.S. SEALs at his hideout near the Pakistani capital, was buried in the North Arabian Sea in a Muslim ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. CIA Director Leon Panetta said Pakistan wasnʹt told about the raid beforehand to protect its secrecy.

In 2014, The movie “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2025, 05 ^ 02 = 25

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1986, "Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling" was released by Columbia Pictures; Richard Pryor (director/screenplay); Rocco Urbisci, Paul Mooney (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Paula Kelly, Art Evans, Barbara Williams, Fay Hauser, Billy Eckstine, Diahnne Abbott, Carmen McRae, Debbie Allen, Tanya Boyd, Wings Hauser, Michael Ironside, Scoey Mitchell, Mike Genovese, Marlene Warfield, Virginia Capers, Dennis Farina, Frederick Coffin, Ken Foree, Beau Starr, Dennis Hayden, E'Lon Cox; Biography, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1986, "Saving Grace" was released by Columbia Pictures / Embassy Pictures; Robert M. Young (director); Richard Kramer, David S. Ward (screenplay); Tom Conti, Fernando Rey, Erland Josephson, Giancarlo Giannini, Donald Hewlett, Patricia Mauceri, Edward James Olmos, Marta Zoffoli; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" was released by New Line Cinema / Moving Pictures; Jay Roach (director); Mike Myers (screenplay); Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Mimi Rogers, Robert Wagner, Seth Green, Mindy Sterling, Will Ferrell, Paul Dillon, Charles Napier, Fabiana Udenio, Monet Mazur, Clint Howard, Elya Baskin, Neil Mullarkey, Joe Son, Larry Thomas, Cindy Margolis, Barbara Moore, Brian George, Steve Monroe, Patrick Bristow, Jim McMullan, Robin Gammell, Burt Bacharach, Tom Arnold, Lois Chiles, Carrie Fisher, Susanna Hoffs, Mike Judge, Rob Lowe, Michael McDonald, Cheri Oteri, Christian Slater, Matthew Sweet, Patricia Tallman; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1997, "Warriors of Virtue" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Ronny Yu (director); Michael Vickerman, Hugh Kelley (screenplay); Angus Macfadyen, Mario Yedidia, Marley Shelton, Jack Tate, Doug Jones, Doug Parker, Don W. Lewis, Dale Wilson, J. Todd Adams, Adrienne Corcoran, Kathleen Barr, Chao-Li Chi, Michael J. Anderson, Tom Towles, Lee Arenberg, Dennis Dun, Roy Cebellos, Jay Brazeau, Jason Hamer, Garry Chalk, Ian James Corlett, Teryl Rothery, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Michael Dubrow, Ying Qu, Venus Terzo; Fantasy; Live Action

In 2003, "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Jim Fall (director); Susan Estelle Jansen, Ed Decter, John J. Strauss (screenplay); Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, Yani Gellman, Jake Thomas, Alex Borstein, Clayton Snyder, Ashlie Brillault, Brendan Kelly, Carly Schroeder, Daniel Escobar, Jody Raicot, Terra MacLeod; Teen, Drama, Comedy, Family; ; Live Action/ Animation

In 2003, "X2" was released by 20th Century Fox / Marvel Enterprises; Bryan Singer (director); Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris, David Hayter (screenplay); Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, James Marsden, Famke Janssen, Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Kelly Hu, Shawn Ashmore, Aaron Stanford, Bruce Davison, Daniel Cudmore, Cotter Smith, Katie Stuart, Layke Anderson, Steve Bacic, Kurt Max Runte, Michael Reid McKay, Keely Purvis, Bryce Hodgson, Kea Wong, Shauna Kain, Michael Dougherty; Action, Sci-Fi, Superhero; ; Live Action

In 2007, "Waitress" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Adrienne Shelly (director/screenplay); Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Jeremy Sisto, Andy Griffith, Adrienne Shelly, Eddie Jemison, Lew Temple, Darby Stanchfield, Lauri Johnson, Sarah Hunley, Nora Paradiso, Holgie Forrester, Sophie Ostroy; Comedy, Drama

In 2008, "Made of Honor" was released by Columbia Pictures / Relativity Media / Original Film; Paul Weiland (director); Adam Sztykiel, Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont (screenplay); Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd, Kathleen Quinlan, Sydney Pollack, Chris Messina, Kadeem Hardison, Richmond Arquette, Busy Philipps, Whitney Cummings, Sarah Wright, Emily Nelson, James B. Sikking, Kevin Sussman, Beau Garrett, Kelly Carlson, Valerie Edmond, Hannah Gordon, Eoin McCarthy, Clive Russell, Mary Birdsong, Murray McArthur; Romance, Comedy; W

In 2008, "Then She Found Me" was released by ThinkFilm; Helen Hunt (director/screenplay); Alice Arlen, Victor Levin (screenplay); Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick, Ben Shenkman, Salman Rushdie, John Benjamin Hickey, Lynn Cohen, Maggie Siff, Tommy Nelson, Janeane Garofalo, Tim Robbins; Comedy, Drama; W

In 2011, "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos" was released by Eleven Arts; Kazuya Murata (director); Hiromu Arakawa, Yuichi Shinbo (screenplay); Romi Park, Rie Kugimiya, Maaya Sakamoto, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shinichiro Miki; Animation

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 1953, “The Ho Ho Song” by Red Buttons charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Tijuana Jail” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)” by Edd 'Kookie' Byrnes And Connie Stevens charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Alvin's Harmonica” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Bonaparte's Retreat” by Billy Grammer charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Castin' My Spell” by The Johnny Otis Show charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “I Go Ape” by Neil Sedaka charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Dead Man's Curve” by Jan And Dean charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Theme From 'The Pink Panther'” by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “T'ain't Nothin' To Me” by The Coasters charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Little Boxes” by Womenfolk charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Caldonia” by James Brown charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “My Wife The Dancer” by Eddie And Dutch charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by Wilson Pickett charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Welfare Cadillac” by Guy Drake charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Grover Henson Feels Forgotten” by Bill Cosby charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Seduced” by Leon Redbone charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Brass Monkey” by Beastie Boys charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “It's Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 79 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 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “I Go Ape” by Neil Sedaka charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley And The Jordanaires charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Back Home” by The England World Cup Squad charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Do The Funky Chicken” by Rufus Thomas charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Einstein A-Go-Go” by Landscape charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flowers Of Romance” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Do) The Hucklebuck” by Coast To Coast charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “The Irish Rover” by The Pogues And The Dubliners charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “House Of Fun” by Madness charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “The Majesty Of Rock” by Spinal Tap charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “(I Want To Be) Elected” by Mr. Bean And The Smear Campaign Featuring Bruce Dickinson charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Cool For Cats” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!” by Teletubbies charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1953, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 11 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 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The All-American Boy” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say” by Elvis Presley And The Jordanaires charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture / Walk Like Me” by Blondie charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5 / Sing For The Common Man” by Dolly Parton charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash / Football Fight” by Queen charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry / Laughing Tonight” by Jona Lewie charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Once In A Lifetime / Seen And Not Seen” by Talking Heads charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers / The Business” by Madness charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da / A Sermon” by The Police charted at number 43 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 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Enola Gay / Annex” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma / Pinocchio” by St. Winifred's School Choir charted at number 56 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “They Won't Let My Girlfriend Talk To Me / Brave New World” by Jimmy And The Boys charted at number 69 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Time Warp” by Various Artists charted at number 75 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Lola / You Really Got Me / Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks charted at number 79 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face / Ain't In No Hurry” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Aussie Barbecue Song / The Man From Snowy River” by Frankie Davidson charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “My Ding-a-Ling / Nowhere In Particular” by Johnny Chester charted at number 89 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Dead Man's Curve / Reactor No. 2” by Nash The Slash charted at number 95 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Real Wild Child” by Ivan charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Ballad Of Tom Jones” by Space Featuring Cerys Matthews charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “J**z In My Pants” by The Lonely Island charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1981, “I Could Be So Good For You” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 20 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, “That's Entertainment” by The Jam charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Bite Your Bum (Parody: "Shaddap Your Face")” by Peter Plus With Bazz And Pilko charted at number 47 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Ballad Of Tom Jones” by Space Featuring Cerys Matthews charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 30 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 27 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

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

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

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 13 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 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 73 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 40 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Girls Ain't Nothin' But Trouble” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 96 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 72 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, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 17 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 19 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 16 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 41 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “I Put A Spell On You” by Annie Lennox charted at number 160 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 78 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 151 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 1959, “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

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

In 1981, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 14 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 34 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 40 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 30 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 71 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “The Tijuana Jail / Oh Cindy” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Bird Dance Beat” by The Trashmen charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 2 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, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 81 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Marry For Money” by Trace Adkins charted at number 90 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 9 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 33 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 71 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 27 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 90 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 7 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 68 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 100 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 2 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 5 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 79 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs May 2, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Thu May the 2 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 123 of the year
Serialnumber = 45402
Julian date = 2460421 O.S.= 4 - 19 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, confessor, doctor.
[USA, Canada] Goodwill Week (Day 5)
[USA] Reading Is Fun Week (Day 5)
[USA] Friendship Sees No Color Week (Day 5)
Street Smart, Street Safe Day
[USA] National Day of Prayer (1775), signed into law 1952
Golden Week (Japan - 5 day string of national holidays).
Israeli Independence Day. (or is it May 14?)
It's Senior Comedians Week!
Martin Z. Mollusk Day
Pen-Friends International Week (Day 2)
Take a Baby to Lunch Day
[Antigua, Montserrat, St Christopher, USSR] Labor Day
[Bhutan] 3rd King's Birthday; Birthday of His Late Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
[Burma] Peasants' Day
[Lesotho] King's Birthday
[Turkey] Commemoration of Yunus Emre thru 5-5
[USA] National Kids Fitness Week (Day 5)

Reminders

Astrological Sign: Gemini: The Twins (5-21 thru 6-20); Ruling Planet: Mercury. Element: Air. Traits: Mentally active, talkative, versatile. Body part associated with this sign: The arms. Occupations: Crafts, communications, work dealing with intricate problems, sales, small businesses.
Flowers: Hawthorne and Lily of the Valley
Gem: Emerald and Agate
Full Moon: the Flower Moon, the Song Moon and the Hare Moon or the Faery Moon.
Better Hearing Month
Better Sleep Month
Breathe Easy Month
Correct Posture Month
Date Your Mate Month
Electrical Safety Month
Family Support Month
Foot Health Month
Freedom Shrine Month
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Gazpacho Aficionado Time
Good Car Keeping Month
Healthy Baby Month
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
International Better Hearing Month
Iowa Tourism Month
May's name comes from the Latin word maiores, or elders.
Mental Health Month
Modern Dance Month
Motorcycle Awareness Month
National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Month
National Arthritis Month
National Asparagus Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Birds of Prey Month
National Car Maintainence Month
National Correct Posture Month
National Digestive Disease Awareness Month
National Duckling Month
National Egg Month
National Foster Care Month
National Fungal Infection Awareness Month
National Guy Pride Month
National Hair Color Month!
National Hamburger Month
National High Blood Pressure Month
National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
National Labor History Month
National Mime Month
National National Hamburger Month
National Photo Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Radio Month
National Reverse Your Work Schedule Month
National Salad Month
National Senior Citizen Month
National Senior Travel Month
National Sight-Saving Month
National Steelmark Month
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Older Americans Month
Peace Month
Person History Awareness Month
Project Safe Baby Month
REACT CB-Radio Month
Revise Your Work Schedule Month
Sight Saving Month
Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Social Sciences Books Month
Touring Theatre Month
Day of Ysahodhara (Buddhist).
Eta "May" Aquarid meteor shower, radiant in Aquarius (thru 5-7)
Fifth day of Floralia (Roman 6-day festival honoring Flora, the goddess of everything that flourishes - courtesans took an active part).
Fifth day of the Festival of Venus (early Roman 6-day holiday - before 200 BC - goddess of Spring and protectress of vegetation and gardens).
May Aquarid meteor shower, radiant in Aquarius.
Second day of the 3-day Festival of Dea Dia (Roman goddess of cornfields).
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