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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for May 12

Last Updated 10-13-2024

🎵Jay Otis "Little" Washington -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.5/12/1941 N.S. or 5/12/1945 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: UP says b. 1945
Group Names: The Persuasions

🎵Jay Otis "Little" Washington -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.5/12/1941 N.S. or 5/12/1945 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: UP says b. 1945
Group Names: The Persuasions

🎭Darrow Igus -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1948
Comedian
TV Shows: Roll Out, Fridays
Movie Titles: Car Wash, The Fox, The Horrible Dr. Bones, B*A*P*S

🎭Richard Riehle -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1948
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Grounded For Life (as Walt Finnerty)
Movie Titles: Office Space, The Man From Earth, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

🎭Bruce Boxleitner -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1950
Actor, Producer
Names/Places: b. in Elgin, Ill.
TV Shows: The Last Convertible, East of Eden, How the West Was Won (as Luke Macahan), Bring 'em Back Alive (as Frank), The Scarecrow & Mrs. King (as Lee Stetson Scarecrow), Babylon 5 (as Capt. John Sheridan), TRON: Uprising (as Tron), Cedar Cove (as Bob Beldon)
Movie Titles: TRON: Legacy (2010), TRON (1982)

🎭Lisa Raggio -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1953
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Pvt. Benjamin (as Pvt. Maria Gianelli)
Movie Titles: Monsters Inc., The Fabulous Baker Boys, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

🎭🎵Bruce McCulloch -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1961
Actor, Comedian, Producer, Novelty Singer, Canadian
TV Shows: Kids In The Hall, Young Drunk Punk
Movie Titles: Dog Park, Comeback Season

🎭Kim Fields -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1969 N.S.
Actress, Producer/Director
Names/Places: LN:-Freeman; b. in Los Angeles, Ca.; Chip's daughter
TV Shows: Baby I'm Back, The Facts of Life (as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey), Roots, Living Single (as Regine Hunter)
Movie Titles: What to Expect When You're Expecting

🎭Rhea Seehorn -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1972 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Whitney (as Roxanne), Better Call Saul (as Kim Wexler), Franklin and Bash
Movie Titles: The Shaggy Dog (2006)

🎭Mackenzie Astin -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1973 N.S.
TV Actor
Names/Places: Patty Duke & John's son, Sean's brother
TV Shows: The Facts of Life (as Andy Moffet), Scandal
Movie Titles: In Love and Will, Iron Will, The Last Days of Disco

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🎭💻Jason Biggs -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1978 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer, Internet Video Actor
TV Shows: Drexell's Class (as Willie), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as Leonardo), Orange is the New Black (as Larry Bloom)
Movie Titles: American Pie (series), Anything Else, My Best Friend's Girl, American Wedding, American Reunion

🎭🏆Malin Akerman -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1978 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Model, Canadian, Swedish
TV Shows: Trophy Wife, Childrens Hospital (as Dr. Valerie Flame), Billions
Movie Titles: Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Watchmen, The Proposal, The Heartbreak Kid, Couples Retreat

🎭Domhall Gleeson -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1983 N.S.
Actor, Irish
Movie Titles: Ex Machina, The Revenant, About Time, Harry Potter (series), Star Wars: The Force Awakens

🎭Sullivan Sweeten -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.5/12/1995
Actor
TV Shows: Everybody Loves Raymond (as Michael Barone)

🎨✍Edward Lear -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1812 d.1/29/1888 (75)
Artist, Poet, Children's Author, English
Misc: Limerick inventor; some of my favorites started out with the lines "There once was a young man from Venus", and "There was an old man from Nantucket".

🎭Al Shean -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1868 d.8/12/1949 (81)
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan
Names/Places: RN:Alfred Shoenberg; Marx Brothers' uncle

🎭Tony Hancock -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1924 N.S. d.6/25/1968 N.S. (44)
Actor, Comedian, English
Names/Places: RN: Anthony John Hancock
TV Shows: Hancock's Half Hour (on radio and TV)

📰🎭Tom Snyder -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1936 d.7/30/2007 (71)
Newscaster, Journalist, TV Talk Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Milwaukee
Misc: Dan Aykroyd did a mean impression of him on Saturday Night Live
TV Shows: The Tomorrow Show (host), CNBC's Tom Snyder Show, The Late Late Show

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⛪🎭🎵George Carlin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1937 d.6/22/2008 (71)
Hall of Famer, Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Book Titles: Sometimes a Little Brain Damange Can Help, Brain Droppings (also AB:), Napalm and Silly Putty (also AB:), When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? (also AB:), Three Times Carlin: An Orgy of George, Watch My Language, Last Words, AB: More Napalm and Silly Putty, George Carlin Reads to You;
Album Titles: Take-Offs and Put-Ons, FM and AM, Class Clown, Occupation: Foole, Toledo Window Box, An Evening with Wally Londo Featuring Bill Slaszo, On the Road, A Place for My Stuff, Carlin at Carnegie, Carlin on Campus, Playin' with Your Head, What Am I Doing in New Jersey?, You Are All Diseased, Complaints and Grievances, Life is Worth Losing, It's Bad For Ya
TV Shows: That Girl (as George Lester), Shining Time Station (as Mr. Conductor), George Carlin Show (as George O'Grady), The Ed Sullivan Show (multiple appearances), Saturday Night Live (guest host #1 and hosted episode 183)
Movie Titles: With Six You Get Eggroll, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, The Prince of Tides, Godzilla (1998), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Tarzan II, Cars, The Aristrocrats (2005), Happily N'Ever After, Outrageous Fortune, Americathon, Car Wash, Jersey Girl
Video Games: Cars (as Fillmore)

🎨🎵🎸Ian Dury -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1942 d.3/27/2000 (57)
Painter, Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Punk Rock Singer, British
Group Names: The Blockheads (lead), soloist

🎭Linda Carlson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1945 N.S. d.10/26/2021 N.S. (76)
Actress
TV Shows: Newhart (as Bev Dutton)
Movie Titles: Honey I Blew Up the Kid, The Beverly Hillbillies

🎭Sawyer Sweeten -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/12/1995 d.4/23/2015 (19)
Actor
TV Shows: Everybody Loves Raymond (as Jeffrey Barone)

🎭Arthur Lubin -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/25/1898 d.5/12/1995 (96)
Movie Director
TV Shows: Mr. Ed
Movie Titles: Francis The Talking Mule

🎨✍Sydney Hoff -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/4/1912 d.5/12/2004 (91)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Illustrator, Children's Author
Misc: Laugh It Off, Sammy the Seal, Danny the Dinosaur

🎭🎵Julius LaRosa -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/2/1930 d.5/12/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Pop Crooner
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn
Misc: Fired live on the air during Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts
TV Shows: Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, Julius LaRosa Show

Related Events on This Date

In 1901, Born on this day in De Soto, Missouri, was The Duke of Paducah (Benjamin Francis Ford), an American country comedian, radio host and banjo player popular from the 1940s to the 1960s. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in February 1986. He died on 20 June 1986.

In 1913, The United States League went out of business…two days after forming.

In 1932, Goofy, Cartoon Character, aka Dippy Dawg, first appeared in 'Mickeyʹs Revue' by Walt Disney.

In 1932, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickeyʹs Revue”, is released. Pluto and Horace Horsecollar also appear. Goofy appears for the first time, with the name “Dippy Dawg”.

In 1934, R.C., “Cocktails For Two” hits number one on the pop singles chart by Duke Ellington.

In 1936, Mother Snyder gives birth to a boy named Tom, who bears a striking resemblance to Lorne Greene.

In 1956, “Captain Midnight”, TV Adventure, on radio since '40s; last aired on CBS.

In 1958, R.C., “Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu” by Dicky Doo and The Donʹts peaked at #40 on the pop singles chart.

In 1959, Margaret Dumont takes a little time off from being thoroughly annoyed by Groucho Marx for a guest appearance as “Miss Lovelace” on “The Donna Reed Show.”

In 1960, 05 x 12 = 60

In 1960, Johnny Cash guest starred with comics Homer & Jethro on the NBC TV The Ford Show, presented by Tennessee Ernie Ford.

In 1962, Billboard reports last yearʹs most-played jukebox disc was country star Jimmy Deanʹs “Big Bad John.” One vote behind was Chubby Checkerʹs “The Twist.”

In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Don Knotts”. Other Articles: Marjorie Lord, Alan Funt

In 1963, Bob Dylan walked out of dress rehearsals for “The Ed Sullivan Show” when CBS censors told him he cannot perform his “Talking John Birch Society Blues.” When told the tune may be libelous, Dylan refused to appear on the show.

In 1964, Singer Ray Charlesʹ “Busted” won a Grammy Award as Best R&B Recording.

In 1972, Paul McCartney and Wings release “Mary Had a Little Lamb”

In 1973, R.C., “Dueling Tubas” by Martin Mull peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell.

In 1979, Bill Murray, anchorman on Saturday Night Live Weekend Update reports 42-year-old Chico Escuela (a fictional baseball player portrayed by Garrett Morris) has informed the Mets that he is quitting baseball. Although baseball has been “berra berra good…” to him, a crushing blow off the bat of Dodger first baseman Steve Garvey into the Dominicanʹs infielderʹs crotch ends an inspiring comeback.

In 1984, R.C., “White Horse” by Laid Back peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, Woody Allen and others testify in Washington, D.C. against black and white film colorization.

In 1987, “Gimme A Break!”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC. NBC was finally given a break from airing this sitcom after six years!

In 1987, “The Tortellis”, TV Comedy, Cheers spinoff; last aired on NBC.

In 1990, Nora Dunn and Sinead OʹConnor boycott “Saturday Night Live” to protest Andrew “Dice” Clayʹs hosting. Although the “Dicemanʹs” monologue consists of “clean jokes” from his repertoire, “Saturday Night Live” uses a seven second tape delay, nonetheless.

In 1990, The fourth annual Comic Relief '90 on HBO raised $4.7 million.

In 1992, Actor Robert Reed of TVʹs “The Brady Bunch” died in Pasadena, California, at age 59.

In 1993, “Super Dave” TV Comedy Variety last aired on Showtime.

In 1995, On Days of our Lives, a devil-possessed Marlena (Deidre Hall) interrupted Carrie and Austin's engagement party, and sent a swarm of bees to attack the guests.

In 1995, The movie “Gordy” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. This was no “Babe” though it also starred a pig.

In 2008, NBC announced that Jimmy Fallon would succeed Conan OʹBrien as host of “Late Night.”

In 2020, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” returned to be airing new episodes on Netflix

In 2060, 05 x 12 = 60

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "Mrs. Pollifax-Spy" was released by United Artists; Leslie H. Martinson (director); C.A. McKnight (screenplay); Rosalind Russell, Darren McGavin, Nehemiah Persoff, Harold Gould, Albert Paulsen, John Beck, Dana Elcar, Dennis Cross, Don Diamond, Robert Donner, James Wellman, Nick Katurich, Tom Hallick; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 1971, "Plaza Suite" was released by Paramount Pictures; Arthur Hiller (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); Walter Matthau, Maureen Stapleton, Barbara Harris, Lee Grant, Louise Sorel, Jenny Sullivan, Augusta Dabney, Alan North, Frank Albanese, Jordan Charney, Thomas Carey; Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Ravagers" was released by Columbia Pictures / Cinecorp; Richard Compton (director); Donald S. Sanford (screenplay); Richard Harris, Ernest Borgnine, Ann Turkel, Art Carney, Anthony James, Alana Stewart, Woody Strode, Seymour Cassel, Bob Westmoreland, Kate Bray, Brian Carney, Kurt Grayson, Gordon Hyde, George Stokes; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action

In 1989, "Earth Girls Are Easy" was released by Vestron Pictures / De Laurentiis Entertainment Group; Julien Temple (director); Julie Brown, Charlie Coffey, Terrence E. McNally (screenplay); Geena Davis, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Brown, Michael McKean, Charles Rocket, Larry Linville, Rick Overton, Nedra Volz, Angelyne, Diane Stilwell; Musical, Romantic comedy, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1989, "See No Evil, Hear No Evil" was released by TriStar Pictures; Arthur Hiller (director); Earl Barret, Arne Sultan, Marvin Worth, Eliot Wald, Andrew Kurtzman, Gene Wilder (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Gene Wilder, Joan Severance, Kevin Spacey, Alan North, Anthony Zerbe, Louis Giambalvo, Kirsten Childs; Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "Gordy" was released by Miramax Films / RAS Entertainment Ltd. / Robson Entertainment; Mark Lewis (director); Leslie Stevens (screenplay); Doug Stone, Tom Lester, Afemo Omilami, Hamilton Camp, Frank Welker, Tress MacNeille, Earl Boen, Blake McIver Ewing, Jim Meskimen, Kristy Young, Deborah Hobart, Michael Roescher, James Donadio, Ted Manson, Tom Key, Jon Kohler, Justin Garms, Jocelyn Blue, Frank Soronow, Billy Bodine, Julianna Harris, Sabrina Weiner, Heather Bahler; Family, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1995, "The Perez Family" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Mira Nair (director); Robin Swicord (screenplay); Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri, Trini Alvarado, Celia Cruz, Ranjit Chowdhry, Diego Wallraff, Ellen Cleghorne, Angela Lanza, Jose Felipe Padron, Lazaro Perez, Bill Sage, Vincent Gallo, Billy Hopkins, Ruben Rabasa, Melissa Anne Acosta; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Trippin'" was released by Rogue Pictures / Beacon Communications; David Raynr (director); Gary Hardwick (screenplay); Deon Richmond, Donald Faison, Guy Torry, Maia Campbell, Aloma Wright, Harold Sylvester; Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "Held Up" was released by Trimark Pictures; Steve Rash (director); Jeff Eastin, Erik Fleming (screenplay); Jamie Foxx, Nia Long, Barry Corbin, John Cullum, Roselyn Sánchez, Sarah Paulson, Dalton James, Eduardo Yáñez, Jake Busey, Natalia Cigliuti, Julie Hagerty, Ryan Phillippe, Herta Ware, Andrew Jackson, Sam Gifaldi, Diego Fuentes, Sam Vlahos, Billy Morton, Harper Roisman, Gary Owen, Chris Scott, Tim Dixon, Gerry Quigley, Michael Shamus Wiles; Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "Screwed" was released by Universal Pictures; Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski (directors/screenplay); Norm Macdonald, Dave Chappelle, Danny DeVito, Elaine Stritch, Daniel Benzali, Sherman Hemsley, Sarah Silverman, Lochlyn Munro, Malcolm Stewart; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Dinotopia" was released by ABC / Artisan Home Entertainment / RTL Television Germany / Mat 1 Productions / Hallmark Entertainment; Marco Brambilla (director); James Gurney, Simon Moore (screenplay); Wentworth Miller, Tyron Leitso, David Thewlis, Katie Carr, Jim Carter, Alice Krige, Colin Salmon, Hannah Yelland, Lee Evans, Terry Jones, Stuart Wilson, Geraldine Chaplin, Anna Maguire; Adventure, Fantasy; Live Action

In 2006, "Just My Luck" was released by 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises / Cheyenne Enterprises / Silvercup Studios; Donald Petrie (director); I. Marlene King, Amy B. Harris, James Greer, Jonathan Bernstein (screenplay); Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, Faizon Love, Missi Pyle, Samaire Armstrong, Bree Turner, Makenzie Vega, Carlos Ponce, McFly; Romance, Comedy;

In 2023, "Knights of the Zodiac" was released by Stage 6 Films / Toei Animation; Tomasz Bagiński (director); Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, Kiel Murray (screenplay); Mackenyu, Famke Janssen, Madison Iseman, Diego Tinoco, Mark Dacascos, Nick Stahl, Sean Bean

In 2023, "Rally Road Racers" was released by Kintop Pictures / Lipsync Post / REP Productions 6 Ltd. / Riverstone Pictures / Vanguard Animation / Virtuso Productions; Ross Venokur (director/screenplay); Jimmy O. Yang, J. K. Simmons, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Lu, Sharon Horgan, Catherine Tate, John Cleese

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1945, ✪✪ “Chlöe” by Spike Jones and His City Slickers featuring Red "Swamphead" Ingle charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1945, ✪✪ “Caldonia” by Woody Herman and His Orchestra charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Terry Gilkyson and The Weavers charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “Jezebel” by Frankie Laine charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “The Syncopated Clock” by Leroy Anderson charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “Aba Daba Honeymoon” by Debbie Reynolds and Carlton Carpenter charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Vaughn Monroe charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ✪✪ “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ✪✪ “Rock Island Line” by Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ⏺ “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ✪✪ “Blue Suede Shoes” by Boyd Bennett and His Rockets charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ✪✪ “Rock Island Line” by Don Cornell charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ✪✪ “Tutti-Frutti” by Pat Boone charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Old Rivers” by Walter Brennan charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Cinderella” by Jack Ross charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Nut Rocker” by B. Bumble and The Stingers charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Palisades Park” by Freddy Cannon charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “The Stripper” by David Rose and His Orchestra charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Fortune Teller” by Bobby Curtola charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Little Willy” by The Sweet charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “The Cisco Kid” by War charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Frankenstein” by The Edgar Winter Group charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Hocus Pocus” by Focus charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Funky Worm” by The Ohio Players charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Super Fly Meets Shaft” by John and Ernest charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Blue Suede Shoes” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Pinball Wizard / See Me, Feel Me (medley)” by The New Seekers charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Swamp Witch” by Jim Stafford charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, 🎃🤣 “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dueling Tubas” by Martin Mull charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Dancin' Fool” by Frank Zappa charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Wish I Could Fly (Like Superman)” by The Kinks charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “I Need Your Help Barry Manilow” by Ray Stevens charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “White Horse” by Laid Back charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat It” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “King Of Suede” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Obscene Phone Caller” by Rockwell charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “Ticks” by Brad Paisley charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “High Maintenance Woman” by Toby Keith charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1956, ✪✪ “Lost John / Stewball” by Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, ✪✪ “Rock Island Line” by Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Nut Rocker” by B. Bumble and The Stingers charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Hole In The Ground” by Bernard Cribbins charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Karl Denver charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Theme From '2001 (A Space Odyssey)' (Also Sprach Zarathustra)” by Deodato charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ⏺🤣 “Theme From 'The Banana Splits Adventure Hour' or The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)” by The Dickies charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Milk and Honey charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Cool For Cats” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Nice Legs, Shame About The Face” by The Monks charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Glad It's All Over / Damned On 45” by Captain Sensible charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Love Me Tender” by Roland Rat Superstar charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat It” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel and The Furious Five charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Robert DeNiro's Waiting” by Bananarama charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Space Oddity / Major Tom” by Jonathan King charted at number 77 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 93 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Glad All Over” by Crystal Palace FC charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Birdhouse In Your Soul” by They Might Be Giants charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Strawberry Fields Forever” by Candy Flip charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “All Women Are Bad” by The Cramps charted at number 80 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, ⏺ “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 87 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “Lollipop” by Dada featuring Sandy Rivera and Trix charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers featuring David Walliams and Matt Lucas as Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “I'm Too Sexy 2007” by Right Said Fred charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 78 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Forrest Gump” by Loski charted at number 88 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1951, ✪✪ “Bonaparte's Retreat” by Pee Wee King or Gene Krupa and Bobby Soots charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “The Thing” by Phil Harris or Les Welch charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “Sam's Song” by Bing Crosby and Gary Crosby charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “Cincinnati Dancing Pig” by Pee Wee King and His Golden West Cowboys or Gene Krupa and His Orchestra charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, ✪✪ “Aba Daba Honeymoon” by Debbie Reynolds and Carlton Carpenter charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “I've Been Everywhere” by Lucky Starr charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Karl Denver charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Nut Rocker” by B. Bumble and The Stingers charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dueling Banjos” by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Theme From '2001 (A Space Odyssey)' (Also Sprach Zarathustra) / Spirit Of Summer” by Deodato charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dead Skunk / Needless to Say” by Loudon Wainwright III charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ⏺ “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty and The Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Space Oddity / The Man Who Sold The World” by David Bowie charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick / There Ain't Half Been Some Clever Bastards” by Ian Dury and The Blockheads charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy / Manhattan Woman” by Village People charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Lucky Stars / The Deli Song (Corned Beef On Wry)” by Dean Friedman charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Gambler / Momma's Waiting” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song / Just Another Nervous Wreck” by Supertramp charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song) / Lullabye Tissue Paper Co.” by Paul Evans charted at number 78 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “C'mon Aussie C'mon / Establishment Blues” by The Mojo Singers / Sidney Hill charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat It” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “I've Been To Bali Too” by Redgum charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Hyperactive!” by Thomas Dolby charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel and The Furious Five charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Check Out The Chicken” by Grandmaster Chicken and D.J. Duck charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ⏺🤣 “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, ✪✪ “Thank God I'm A Country Boy” by Hampton The Hampster charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1979, ✪✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury and The Blockheads charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Ça plane pour moi” by Plastic Bertrand charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat It” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Sex (I'm A...)” by Berlin charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ⏺🤣 “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ⏺🤣 “Alfie” by Lily Allen charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1979, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Milk and Honey charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 59 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2001, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido charted at number 55 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Hangover” by Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida charted at number 65 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 32 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ⏺🤣 “Rock Me Amadeus” by Sun Diego x Falco charted at number 63 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1962, ✪✪ “Happy José (Ching-Ching)” by Jack Ross and His Orchestra or Willy Schobben and His Orchestra charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ⏺ “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Fats Domino charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Pinball Wizard / See Me, Feel Me (medley)” by The New Seekers charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Hocus Pocus 2” by Focus charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Milk and Honey charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Robert DeNiro's Waiting” by Bananarama charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell charted at number 44 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “White Lines (Don't Do It) (Freestyle Remix)” by Melle Mel charted at number 99 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, ✪✪ “AM Radio” by Everclear charted at number 97 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Hangover” by Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida charted at number 80 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 38 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 2001, ✪✪ “The Ladyboy Is Mine” by Stuntmasterz charted at number 48 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido charted at number 99 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ⏺🤣 “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 53 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ⏺🤣 “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog charted at number 56 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 46 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 53 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 72 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 102 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Hangover” by Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida charted at number 147 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Atef charted at number 195 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ⏺ “Macarena” by Damso charted at number 101 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1979, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Milk and Honey charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 26 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1979, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Milk and Honey charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap)” by Mel Brooks charted at number 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido charted at number 39 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, ✪✪ “The Ladyboy Is Mine” by Stuntmasterz charted at number 50 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Hangover” by Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida charted at number 38 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 59 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 73 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 55 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1962, ✪✪ “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, ✪✪ “Fortune Teller / Johnny Take Your Time” by Bobby Curtola charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “The Cisco Kid” by War charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Little Willy” by The Sweet charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ⏺ “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Walk On The Wild Side” by Lou Reed charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Frankenstein” by The Edgar Winter Group charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dead Skunk” by Loudon Wainwright III charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Pinball Wizard / See Me, Feel Me (medley)” by The New Seekers charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Blue Suede Shoes” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Hocus Pocus” by Focus charted at number 53 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 73 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Funky Worm” by The Ohio Players charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, ✪✪ “Dueling Tubas” by Martin Mull charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, ✪✪ “I Need Your Help Barry Manilow” by Ray Stevens charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, 🎃🤣 “Somebody's Watching Me” by Rockwell charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Eat It” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “99 Red Balloons” by Nena charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ⏺ “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis and The News charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “Radio Ga-Ga” by Queen charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, ✪✪ “White Horse” by Laid Back charted at number 43 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Mr. Cab Driver” by Lenny Kravitz charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, ✪✪ “I'm Afraid Of Britney Spears” by Live On Release charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “Ticks” by Brad Paisley charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, ✪✪ “High Maintenance Woman” by Toby Keith charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, ✪✪ “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil' Dicky) featuring Chris Brown charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1990, ✪✪ “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground charted at number 74 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, ✪✪ “Mr. Cab Driver” by Lenny Kravitz charted at number 89 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, ✪✪ “I'm Afraid Of Britney Spears” by Live On Release charted at number 16 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2001, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido charted at number 19 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 5 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 8 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 4 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2007, ⏺ “I Want Candy” by Melanie C charted at number 12 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, ⏺ “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 2 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs May 12, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Mon May the 12 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 132 of the year
Serialnumber = 45777
Julian date = 2460796 O.S.= 4 - 29 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of SS. Nereus, Achilleus, and Domitilla, martyrs.
St. Tammany Day (Colonist soldiers adopt an old Indian chief,
St. Pancreas Feast Day
Tamanend, as a patron saint to ridicule the British).
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[Ireland] Feis Ceoil music festival (1897)
Alcohol and Other Drug Related Birth Defects Week (Day 2)
Kiwanis Prayer Week (Day 2)
National Educational Bosses Week (Day 2)
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National Nursing Home Week (Day 2)
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National Safe Kids Week (Day 2)
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Women's Hurricane Liberation Day
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[Finland] Snellman Day (1806)
[Khmer Republic] Constitution Day (1972)
[USA] National Hospital Day (1921)
[USA] National Limerick Day (Edward Lear b. 1812) (There was a young man from Nantucket...)
Cold Feet Monday

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
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Full Moon: the Flower Moon, the Song Moon and the Hare Moon or the Faery Moon.
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May's name comes from the Latin word maiores, or elders.
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