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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for May 31

Last Updated 07-07-2023

⛪⚖🎭🎵Clint Eastwood -- is 93 in the year 2023 and 94 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1930
Jewish, Protestant, Mayor (m), TV/Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), Pianist
Names/Places: b. in San Francisco
Misc: "Go Ahead, Make My Day!!"; former Mayor of Carmel-by-the-sea;
TV Shows: Rawhide (as Rowdy Yates)
Movie Titles: Dirty Harry, A Fistful of Dollars, Coogan's Bluff, Unforgiven, In the Line of Fire, The Bridges Of Madison County, True Crime, Space Cowboys, Bloodwork

✍🎭Steven Kampmann -- is 76 in the year 2023 and 77 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1947
Writer (m), Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Newhart (as Kirk Devane)
Movie Titles: Analyze That, Back to School, Multiplicity

🎭Gregory Harrison -- is 73 in the year 2023 and 74 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1950
Actor
Names/Places: b. in Avalon, CA
TV Shows: Logan's Run (as Logan), Centennial, Trapper John MD (as Dr. George Alonzo Gates aka Gonzo), Falcon Crest (as Michael Sharpe), Family Man, Pee Wee's Playhouse (as Conky the Robot), Sisters (as Daniel Albright), New York News (as Jack Reilly)
Movie Titles: Razorback

🎵🎸Karl Bartos -- is 71 in the year 2023 and 72 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1952 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Composer, New Wave Musician, German
Group Names: Kraftwerk

✍🎭Chris Elliott -- is 63 in the year 2023 and 64 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1960
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), English
Names/Places: Bob's son
TV Shows: Late Night with David Letterman (as Fugitive Guy and semiregular), Get a Life (as Chris Peterson), Dilbert (voice), Eagleheart (as Chris), Schitt's Creek (as Roland Schitt)
Movie Titles: Groundhog Day, Cabin Boy, There's Something About Mary

🎭Lea Thompson -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1961
TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Caroline In The City (as Caroline Duffy), Switched at Birth (as Kathryn Kennish)
Movie Titles: Back to the Future (series), Howard the Duck

🎭Harry Enfield -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1961
Actor, Comedian, Director (m), English

🎭Jeremy Hotz -- is 60 in the year 2023 and 61 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1963 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Canadian

⛪🎭🏆Brooke Shields -- is 58 in the year 2023 and 59 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1965
Roman Catholic, Vegetarian, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Commercial Actress, Producer (m), Model
Names/Places: b. in New York, NY; RFMN:Christa Brooke Camille; Andre Agassi's ex-wife
Misc: Calvin Klein jeans ads, stage: Grease (as Betty)
TV Shows: Lipstick Jungle (as Wendy), Army Wives (as Katherine "Kat" Young), Mr. Pickles (as Mrs. Goodman), Michael J. Fox Show (as Deborah), Creative Galaxy (as Seraphina), Bob Hope (specials frequent guest), Suddenly Susan (as Susan Keane), That 70's Show (as Pamela Burkhardt, Jackie's mom), Hannah Montana (as Miley's mom)
Movie Titles: The Muppets Take Manhattan, Endless Love, The Midnight Meat, The Blue Lagoon, Brenda Starr, Pretty Baby

🏆🏈Steve Martin -- is 49 in the year 2023 and 50 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1974
NFL Player
Misc: not the Wild and Crazy Guy

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🎭Eric Christian Olsen -- is 46 in the year 2023 and 47 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1977 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)
TV Shows: NCIS: Los Angeles (as Marty Deeks)
Movie Titles: Dumb and Dumberer, When Harry Met Lloyd, The Thing, Not Another Teen Movie, The Hot Chick

🎭Yael Grobglas -- is 39 in the year 2023 and 40 in the year 2024; b.5/31/1984 N.S.
Actress, French
TV Shows: Reign, The Selection, The Island (as Ginny), Hatsuya, Jane the Virgin (as Petra Solano / Anezka)
Movie Titles: Jeruzalem, Rabies

Alexander Pope -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/21/1688 J-LD or 5/31/1688 N.S. d.5/30/1744 J-LD (56) or 6/10/1744 N.S. (56)
Poet (m), Satirist (m), English

🎭Fred Allen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/31/1894 d.3/17/1956 (61)
Hall of Famer, TV/Radio Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Cambridge, Mass; RN:John Florence Sullivan
Misc: a big name in the radio era
TV Shows: What's My Line

🎵Johnny Paycheck -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/31/1941 d.2/18/2003 (61)
Singer, Country Performer
Names/Places: b. in Greenfield, OH; RN:Don Lytle
Misc: some say b. May 24; AP says b. 1938
Song Titles: Take This Job and Shove It

🎵🎸John Henry Bonzo Bonham -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/31/1948 d.9/25/1980 (32)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Heavy Metal Drummer, English
Group Names: Led Zeppelin

🎭Julio Oscar Mechoso -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/31/1955 d.11/25/2017 N.S. (62)
Actor
Movie Titles: The Legend of Zorro, Planet Terror, Little Miss Sunshine, Jurassic Park III, Lords of Dogtown

🎵Wesley Willis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/31/1963 N.S. d.8/21/2003 N.S. (40)
Songwriter, Novelty Singer

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🎭🎵Joseph Grimaldi -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/18/1779 d.5/31/1837 (57)
Stage Actor, Comedian, Acrobat, Clown (m), Dancer (m), Singer, English
Misc: greatest clown in history, king of pantotime, some say b. 1778

🎭William Castle -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/24/1914 d.5/31/1977 (63)
Movie Producer/Director (m)
Names/Places: RLN:Schloss
Misc: low-budget horror director
Movie Titles: The Tingler

✍⚛🎭Dr. Timothy Francis Leary -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/22/1920 d.5/31/1996 (75)
Philosopher (m), Psychologist (m), Professor (m), Movie Actor
Misc: Conception Date:1/17/1920. ex-drug Advocate; Doctor?

⛪🎭Jean Stapleton -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/19/1923 d.5/31/2013 (90)
Hall of Famer, Christian Scientist, TV/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Jeanne Murray
TV Shows: All in the Family (as Edith 'Dingbat' Bunker), Bagdad Cafe (as Jasmine)
Movie Titles: You've Got Mail

✍🎭Tino Insana -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/15/1948 N.S. d.5/31/2017 N.S. (69)
Writer (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Movie Producer (m)
TV Shows: Darkwing Duck (as Dr. Reginald Bushfoot), Bobby's World (as Uncle Ted), Police Squad! (writer of two episodes), Bubble Guppies (as Mr. Grouper)
Movie Titles: Neighbors, Three Amigos!, Who's Harry Crumb?, The Couch Trip, Oscar, Beverly Hills Cop III

🎭Larry Larsen -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/3/1939 N.S. d.5/31/2018 N.S. (78)
Actor, TV Executive (m)
Misc: retired from acting in 1978
TV Shows: The Krofft Supershow (as Duncey in "Magic Mongo"), The Mickey Mouse Club, Donny & Marie, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, The Lost Saucer, The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (production executive)
Movie Titles: The Lord of the Rings (1978)

🎨Christo -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/13/1935 N.S. d.5/31/2020 N.S. (84)
Artist, Painter (m), Bulgarian
Names/Places: RN: Christo Vladimirov Javacheff
Misc: famous for the big yellow umbrellas in California and Japan

🎭Arlene Golonka -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/23/1936 N.S. d.5/31/2021 N.S. (85)
Actress
TV Shows: The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry RFD (as Millie Swanson)
Movie Titles: Hang 'Em High, The In-Laws, A Family Affair

Related Events on This Date

In 1894, Comedian and popular radio star Fred Allen (“Allenʹs Alley,” “The Fred Allen Show,” et al) was born John Florence Sullivan in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He died on March 17, 1956.

In 1938, Born on this day in Greenfield, Ohio, was Johnny Paycheck, (Donald Eugene Lytle), singer and Grand Ole Opry member most famous for recording the David Allan Coe song "Take This Job and Shove It", which was a US Country #1 in 1978. Paycheck died on February 19, 2003.

In 1943, A comic strip came to radio, as Archie Andrews was heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System for the first time. “Archie”, Veronica and the gang stayed on radio for about five years.

In 1955, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello left Universal.

In 1959, Science fiction fans sometimes use the term “space opera” to refer to science fiction dramas that donʹt contain much science. But on this day in Stockholm, a genuine space opera was premiered — Karl Blomdahlʹs “Aniara.”

In 1962, “Tell It To Groucho”, TV Game Show; last aired on CBS. Tell it to Groucho that youʹre canceled and one of his ducks will drop something on the network programmer, and it wonʹt be a hundred dollar bill.

In 1965, Del Reeves was at #1 on the country charts with "Girl on the Billboard". The novelty song was Reeves' fourth entry on the country chart and his only #1 single. "Girl on the Billboard" which spent two weeks at the top of the charts has become one of many country standards about lust.

In 1966, “The Monkees” TV show starts filming

In 1967, “Sgt Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” LP, a number one selling LP, would be released the next day in the U.K.

In 1969, R.C., “Gitarzan” by Ray Stevens peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, Rolling Stone reports Frank Zappa has become a lecturer on the college circuit, speaking at New York Cityʹs New School, UCLA, Villanova and the University of South carolina. He is paid $1,500 for speaking on such subjects as “Pigs, Ponies and Rock and Roll.”

In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Bob Newhart Show”. Other Articles: Bill Conrad, Smothers Bros.

In 1978, Betty White learns what her paid writers suggest her husband Allen Ludden really thinks of her courtesy of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts. Also able to find better things to do for the evening are Georgia Engel and John Hillerman (from her 1977 “The Betty White Show”), Phyllis Diller, Milton Berle, Peter Marshall, Bonnie Franklin, Dan Haggerty, Orson Welles, Jimmie “J.J.” Walker, LaWanda Page and comedy legend Abe Vigoda.

In 1980, R.C., “Love Stinks” by J. Geils Band peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Superman II” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. setting a then record weekend gross of $14 million.

In 1982, “Eye Of The Tiger” single by Survivor was released. It was a coincidence that the TV show by the bandʹs name premiered on CBS 18 years later, and they did not appreciate it one bit. “Weird Al” parodied it into “Rye or the Kaiser.”

In 1988, “Heʹs The DJ, Iʹm The Rapper” album by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince was certified Gold by the RIAA.

In 1990, “Seinfeld”, TV Comedy, starring Jerry Seinfeld, premieres as a summer series on NBC as “The Seinfeld Chronicles”. It was seen as a pilot the previous July and returned as a series in January 1991. After this show premiered, sitcoms never were the same. Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards and Julia Louis-Dreyfus star. The sitcom ended its run in May 1998 — leaving us with such catch phrases as “no soup for you,” “yadda yadda yadda” and “master of your own domain.” On tonightʹs show, George and whats-his-name stakeout the lobby of a woman they met at a birthday party. Thus is born the imaginary import/export firm of “Vandelay Industries.”

In 1993, “Iʹm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” single by The Proclaimers was released

In 1996, Timothy Leary, the counterculture guru of the 1960s who urged a generation of Americans to use the drug LSD so they could “turn on, tune in and drop out,” died of cancer.

In 1997, On the cover of TV Guide: “Michael Richards as Kramer”. Other Articles: Hannah Storm, Tonys

In 1998, “The Larry Sanders Show”. “Weʹre a superstar short,” Larry grouses as he reviews the guest list for his final show. Kevin Costner has dropped out because he slipped and fell during the filming of his new, entirely on-ice movie. Someone suggests David Duchovny, but Larry winces. In the past, Duchovny has been so alarmingly tender to Larry offstage that…the host shudders to think. But after several humiliating turndowns, Larry warily phones the X-Files star. “Meet me at the Bel-Air Hotel,” the exquisitely ambiguous Duchovny says. Larry, agonizing between his craven need to seem important on TV and a raging homosexual panic, drags himself to Duchovnyʹs hotel room. Duchovny greets him wearing only a bathrobe. As Larry makes his pitch, Duchovny crosses his legs. Was that — no, impossible. He recrosses his legs. Could that have been — no way. Then his legs part again, wider than ever, and Larryʹs eyes pop as the battle between his basic instincts goes nuclear.

In 1999, The week of May 31-June 6, the two-hour series finale of “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” sci-fi series aired in syndication. The episode title: What You Leave Behind.

In 1999, “Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace” in its 13th day of release grossed past the $200 million mark in a record pace.

In 2000, The animated flop “Clerks” debut on ABC; they were fired a week later!

In 2000, “Survivor” reality serial begins its three month tour on a remote island on CBS. In reality, it was taped months ago! Sixteen average Americans are about to be stranded a deserted island in the South China Sea for thirty-nine days. Former Backchat on fX host Jeff Probst goes from some 300 households in 1994 to over 30 million on CBS in 2000. Ryan Hopak, a former writer for the show, recorded a novelty song inspired by the show in 2003 called “Tribal Council”.

In 2013, Actress Jean Stapleton, known to millions of viewers as Edith Bunker in the hit 1970s sitcom “All in the Family,” died at age 90 in New York City.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1985, "Fletch" was released by Universal Pictures; Michael Ritchie (director); Andrew Bergman (screenplay); Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, Tim Matheson, M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, Kenneth Mars, Geena Davis, Bill Henderson, George Wyner, Larry "Flash" Jenkins, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Chick Hearn, Ralph Seymour; Neo-Noir, Comedy, Thriller; Live Action

In 1991, "Soapdish" was released by Paramount Pictures; Michael Hoffman (director); Robert Harling, Andrew Bergman (screenplay); Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr., Cathy Moriarty, Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Shue, Carrie Fisher, Garry Marshall, Teri Hatcher, Kathy Najimy, Paul Johansson, Sheila Kelley; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "The Arrival" was released by Orion Pictures / Live Entertainment; David Twohy (director/screenplay); Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Ron Silver, Teri Polo, Richard Schiff, Tony T. Johnson, Leon Rippy, David Villalpando, Buddy Joe Hooker; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1996, "Dragonheart" was released by Universal Pictures; Rob Cohen (director); Charles Edward Pogue (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Dina Meyer, Jason Isaacs, Brian Thompson, Julie Christie, Peter Hric, Terry O'Neill, John Gielgud; Fantasy, Adventure; Live Action

In 1996, "Eddie" was released by Hollywood Pictures / Island Pictures; Steve Rash (director); Jon Connoly, David Loucka, Eric Champnella, Keith Mitchell, Steve Zacharias, Jeff Buhai (screenplay); Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins, Lisa Ann Walter, John Benjamin Hickey, John Salley, Mark Jackson, Malik Sealy, Dwayne Schintzius, Rick Fox, Greg Ostertag, Vernel Singleton, John DiMaggio, Alex English, Dennis Rodman, Muggsy Bogues, Vinny Del Negro, Vlade Divac, Bobby Phills, J. R. Reid, Terrell Brandon, Brad Daugherty, Mitch Richmond, Avery Johnson, Corie Blount, Larry Johnson, Randy Brown, Olden Polynice, Scott Burrell, Gary Payton, Anthony Mason, Herb Williams, John Starks, Kurt Rambis, Chris Berman, Marv Albert, Walt Frazier, Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Ed Koch, Fabio, David Letterman, Gene Anthony Ray; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Undercover Brother" was released by Universal Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Malcolm D. Lee (director); John Ridley, Michael McCullers (screenplay); Eddie Griffin, Chris Kattan, Dave Chappelle, Denise Richards, Aunjanue Ellis, Neil Patrick Harris, Chi McBride, Gary Anthony Williams, Billy Dee Williams, Jack Noseworthy, J.D. Hall, James Brown, Robert Trumbull, Robert Townsend, Pam Grier; Comedy; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Don't You Just Know It” by Huey (Piano) Smith And The Clowns charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Lollipop” by The Chordettes charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Lazy Mary (Luna Mezzo Mare)” by Lou Monte charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu” by Dickey Doo And The Don'ts charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Little Blue Man” by Betty Johnson charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Dinner With Drac (Part 1)” by John Zacherle 'The Cool Ghoul' charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Gitarzan” by Ray Stevens charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Pinball Wizard” by The Who charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Running Bear” by Sonny James charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Long Haired Country Boy” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “No Charge” by Shirley Caesar charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Don't Wanna Get Drafted” by Frank Zappa charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Hands Across America” by Voices Of America charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “ESPN Presents The Jock Jam” by Various Artists charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Here's Your Sign (Get The Picture)” by Travis Tritt And Billy Engvall charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “Lollipop” by Mudlarks charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by Don Lang And His Frantic Five charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Lollipop” by The Chordettes charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Pinball Wizard” by The Who charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Harlem Shuffle” by Bob And Earl charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Wombling White Tie And Tails” by The Wombles charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by The MASH charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Bucket Of Water Song” by Four Bucketeers charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Lobster / Planet Claire” by The B-52's charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Computer Love” by Zapp And Roger charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 91 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Will Survive” by CAKE charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Take Your Shoes Off” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Do It With Madonna” by The Androids charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Go F**k Yourself / The Other Side” by Ben Kaye charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen And Vanguard charted at number 100 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1940, “Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)” by The Joe Loss Orchestra or The Andrews Sisters charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1940, “Run, Rabbit, Run” by Flanagan And Allen or The Joe Loss Orchestra charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1941, “The Woodpecker Song” by Kate Smith or Glenn Miller And Marion Hutton charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1943, “The Whistler's Mother-In-Law” by Bing Crosby Featuring Muriel Lane And Woody Herman And His Woodchoppers charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” by Sammy Kaye And The Kaydets or Johnny Mercer And The Pied Pipers charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Stone Cold Dead In The Market (He Had It Coming)” by Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Jordan charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Sioux City Sue” by Bing Crosby And The Jesters or Kate Smith charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “McNamara's Band” by Bing Crosby And The Jesters charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Gitarzan” by Ray Stevens charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da / While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) / Bang The Drum” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Newcastle Song / Ventriloquist Love” by Bob Hudson charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “If / Rubber Bands And Bits Of String” by Telly Savalas charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty / Sunshine” by Ray Stevens charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Beer Barrel Polka / Dick And Jane” by Bobby Vinton charted at number 51 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Wolf Creek Pass / Costaphobia (The Fear Of Spending Money)” by Lester Coombs charted at number 70 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Shaving Cream / The Girl From Chicago” by Benny Bell charted at number 71 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders / A Menacing Glow In The Sky” by Player [1] charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster / 6060-842” by The B-52's charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “An Englishman In New York (Strange Apparatus) / Silent Running” by Godley And Creme charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) / Peel The Tatties” by Fiddler's Dram charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Captain Beaky / Wilfred The Weasel / Blanche” by Keith Michell, Captain Beaky And His Band charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon / Visions Of The Night” by The Police charted at number 59 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 63 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Movin' Right Along / Never Before, Never Again (Instrumental)” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) And Fozzie Bear charted at number 68 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want) / Money (That's What I Want) (pt. 2)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 78 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) / What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor” by Duffy's Band charted at number 87 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Will Survive” by CAKE charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Newcastle Song” by Bob Hudson charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Shaving Cream” by Benny Bell charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “E = MC²” by Big Audio Dynamite charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 56 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 22 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1986, “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 15 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 23 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 35 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 35 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 39 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1969, “Harlem Shuffle” by Bob And Earl charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus (Canadian / American '86-Mix)” by Falco charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Hands Across America” by Voices Of America charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Band Zonder Banaan And Albert West charted at number 86 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 53 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 82 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 35 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 9 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 19 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Will Survive” by CAKE charted at number 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 43 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 63 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Woodpeckers From Space” by Spritney Bears charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “If” by Telly Savalas charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 27 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 92 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Pinball Wizard” by The Who charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Gitarzan” by Ray Stevens charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Running Bear” by Sonny James charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Shaving Cream” by Benny Bell charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders charted at number 45 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Bertha Butt Boogie” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 67 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Nyet, Nyet Soviet (Soviet Jewellery)” by B.B. Gabor charted at number 55 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Wish I Was Eighteen Again” by George Burns charted at number 59 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 64 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 4 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 5 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Love Candy” by 54-40 charted at number 61 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 5 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 4 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 18 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs May 31, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri May the 31 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 152 of the year
Serialnumber = 45431
Julian date = 2460450 O.S.= 5 - 18 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of Queenship of Mary (Visitation).
Feast of St. Petronilla, virgin.
National Frozen Yogurt Week (Day 5)
Public Relations Week (Day 6)
American Poetry Day
Copyright Day
Holy Wells Day (English).
Make My Day Day (Clint Eastwood b. 1930)
National Senior Health and Fitness Day.
Take This Job and Shove It Day (Johnny Paycheck b. 1941)
World No-Tobacco Day
[Botswana] President's Day
[Brunei] Royal Brunei Malay Regiment
[Namibia, South Africa] Union Day (1910), Republic Day (1961)
[Zimbabwe] Independence Day (1979)

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
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National Correct Posture Month
National Digestive Disease Awareness Month
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Social Sciences Books Month
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Festival of Diane ends (Roman 6-day festival honoring Diane, the Moon and Nature goddess).
Sixth day of the Secular Games (9-day Roman holiday honoring Proserpina, a corn-seed goddess).
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