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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for July 4

Last Updated 07-17-2023

🎨Bill Watterson -- is 65 in the year 2023 and 66 in the year 2024; b.7/4/1958
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Book Titles: Calvin and Hobbes

⚛🎭Andrew Zimmern -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.7/4/1961 N.S.
Chef (m), Personality
TV Shows: Bizarre Foods

🎭Neil Morrissey -- is 61 in the year 2023 and 62 in the year 2024; b.7/4/1962 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, English
TV Shows: Men Behaving Badly (as Tony), Tayo the Little Bus, Roary the Racing Car, Bob the Builder

🎭Al Madrigal -- is 52 in the year 2023 and 53 in the year 2024; b.7/4/1971
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Gary Unmarried (as Dennis Lopez), The Daily Show, About a Boy (as Andy)

🎭Jenica Bergere -- is 49 in the year 2023 and 50 in the year 2024; b.7/4/1974
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Men Behaving Badly, Drew Carey Show (as Sharon)
Movie Titles: Rat Race, Frozen, Safety Not Guaranteed, Chasing Mavericks

🎭Becki Newton -- is 45 in the year 2023 and 46 in the year 2024; b.7/4/1978
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Commercial Actress
Misc: commercial actress for Olive Garden
TV Shows: Ugly Betty (as Amanda Tanen), Love Bites, How I Met Your Mother (as Quinn Garvey), American Dad! (guest voice), Weird Loners (as Caryn Goldfarb)
Movie Titles: P.S., August Rush

🎭Pat Rooney -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1880 d.9/9/1962 (82)
Actor, Vaudevillan

🎨Rube Goldberg -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1883 d.12/7/1970 (87)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Boob McNutt, Mike & Ike, Lucifer Butts; made the easy outrageously difficult

🎭🎵Anna Chandler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1884 d.7/10/1957 (73)
Vaudevillaness, Singer, Mezzo-Soprano

🎭Louis Burt Mayer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1885 d.10/29/1957 (72)
Film Executive (m), Movie Producer (m), Russian
Misc: MGM Co. Co-founder

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🎭Johnny Lee -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1898 d.12/12/1965 (67)
Actor
TV Shows: Amos 'n Andy (as Algonquin J. Calhoun)

🎭Gertrude Lawrence -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1898 d.9/6/1952 (54)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, English
Names/Places: RN:Gertrude Alexandra Dagmar Lawrence-Klasen

⚖🎭🎵George Murphy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1902 d.5/3/1992 (89)
Senator (m), Movie/Stage Actor, Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: b. in New Haven, CT
Misc: 1930-40's movie musicals; song-and-dance man-turned-politician

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

🎭🎵Timmie Rogers -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1914 d.12/17/2006 N.S. (92)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Songwriter, Singer, Bandleader
Names/Places: NN: The Jackie Robinson of Comedy
Misc: catchphrase: Oh Yeah!; he was one of the first Black comedians allowed to directly address a white audience when he worked; appeared on many national television shows of the 1960s and 1970s; in the National Comedy Hall of Fame
TV Shows: Uptown Jubilee (1949 on CBS), The Jackie Gleason Show (recurring)

✍⛪Neil Simon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/4/1927 N.S. d.8/26/2018 N.S. (91)
Author (m), Screenwriter, Playwright (m), Jewish
Names/Places: b. in Bronx; FN:Marvin; Marsha Mason's hubby; 2x Diane Lander's hubby
Misc: stage: Barefoot in the Park
TV Shows: The Odd Couple
Movie Titles: The Odd Couple, Biloxi Blues, California Suite, Goodbye Girl, Plaza Suite, Murder By Death (Duh!), Chapter Two (of 2?), The Sunshine Boys

🎨Sydney Smith -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/28/1894 d.7/4/1928 (34)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: The Gumps

🎨✍🎭Harry Oliver -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/4/1888 d.7/4/1973 (85)
Artist, Humorist, Movie Director (m)

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✍⚛Gregory Bateson -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/9/1904 d.7/4/1980 (76)
Author (m), Scientist (m), Anthropologist (m), British
Names/Places: Margaret Mead's hubby
Misc: behavioral; studied schizophrenia

🎭Vic Perrin -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/26/1916 d.7/4/1989 (73)
Actor, Announcer (m), Narrator (m)
TV Shows: The Outer Limits (as the control voice), Star Trek, Maverick, Dragnet

🎨Art Sansom -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/16/1920 d.7/4/1991 (70)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Book Titles: The Born Loser

🎭🎵Eva Gabor -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1919 d.7/4/1995 (76)
TV/Movie Actress, Pianist, Hungarian
Names/Places: b. in Budapest; PRON:AY-va; Zsa Zsa's younger sis
Misc: some say b. in 1923, '24, or '25
TV Shows: Green Acres (as Lisa Douglas)

✍🎭🎵Ronny Graham -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/26/1919 d.7/4/1999 (79)
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Composer
Misc: Also collaborated with Mel Brooks on several films
TV Shows: M*A*S*H (writer), Mary Tyler Moore (writer), New Bill Cosby Show (actor), Bob Crane Show (actor), Chico & the Man (as Rev. Bemis)
Movie Titles: The Inquisition, History of the World, Part I, Spaceballs, To Be or Not to Be

🎵Barry White -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/12/1944 N.S. d.7/4/2003 N.S. (58)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Soul Singer
Misc: DEEEEEP bass singer; led the Love Unlimited Orchestra whose singers sang background in his records.
Group Names: Love Unlimited Orchestra (lead), soloist
Song Titles: The Harlem Shuffle (penned for Bob and Earl), I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby, Never Never Gonna Give You Up, Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe, You're The First-The Last-My Everything

🎵Cal Green -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/22/1935 d.7/4/2004 (69)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: The Midnighters (a backing group for Hank Ballard)
Song Titles: Work With Me Annie, Annie Had a Baby

🎵Steve Rappaport -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/5/1942 d.7/4/2007 (64)
Novelty Singer
Group Names: The Ran-Dells
Song Titles: Martian Hop

✍🎭Eric Sykes -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/4/1923 d.7/4/2012 (89)
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Director (m)

🎭Ji-Tu Cumbuka -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/4/1940 d.7/4/2017 N.S. (77)
Actor
TV Shows: Roots (as wrestler)
Movie Titles: Bound for Glory, Brewster's Millions, Outrageous Fortune, Bachelor Party

🎭Brandis Kemp -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/1/1944 N.S. d.7/4/2020 N.S. (76)
Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: Mark Blankfield's wife
TV Shows: Fridays, AfrerM*A*S*H (as Alma Cox)

🎵Alan Blaikley -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/23/1940 N.S. d.7/4/2022 N.S. (82)
Composer, Songwriter, English
Misc: formed a team with Ken Howard which was second to Lennon/McCartney in the 1960s writing numerous hits together

Related Events on This Date

In 1862, English mathematician and clergyman Charles L. Dodgson (“Lewis Carroll”) began devising the story of Alice in Wonderland for his young friend Alice Pleasance Liddell (LIHʹ-duhl) and her sisters during a boating trip.

In 1925, R.C., “Sweet Georgia Brown” hits number one on the pop singles chart by Ben Bernie.

In 1927, The Oswald the Lucky Rabbit film, “Trolley Troubles” premieres at Criterion Theatre in Los Angeles.

In 1928, 07 x 04 = 28

In 1955, “Sid Caesar Presents”, TV Variety; debut on NBC.

In 1955, “The Soupy Sales Show” premieres on ABC as a summer replacement for “Kukla, Fran and Ollie.”

In 1960, R.C., “Alley-Oop” by Dante and The Evergreens peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Dang Me”, by Roger Miller entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)”, by Jan and Dean entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1970, Casey Kasem began counting down the Top 40 hits as “American Top 40” debut on a Los Angeles radio station with the number one song “Mama Told Me Not To Come” by Three Dog Night.

In 1971, “Hoganʹs Heroes”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1975, Fictional wedding date of The Coneheads. Prymaat weds Beldar Conehead.

In 1975, “The Odd Couple” (TV Comedy) aired for the last time as Felix Unger returns to his wife, Gloria. Oddly enough in 1975, Jack Klugman gets divorced from his real life wife and TV ex-wife, Brett Sommers.

In 1976, R.C., “Breaker, Breaker” by Outlaws peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Framed” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, R.C., “Making Our Dreams Come True (Theme From Laverne and Shirley)” by Cyndi Grecco peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, While “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” may be taking a summer vacation, Barth Gimble (played by Martin Mull) and the rest of the town are still hard at work producing the most exciting talk show ever to emit from WZAZ-TV — “Fernwood 2-Night,” a talk show parody designed by Norman Lear to be an equal opportunity offender. After the summer, the show was reworked without Louise Lasser with the title “Forever Fernwood,” but it bombed.

In 1984, “Real People”, TV Magazine (nowadays a reality TV genre) last aired on NBC.

In 1984, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI; portions were broadcast live on radio.

In 1985, The Mets outlast the Braves, finally winning the Game 16-13 in 19 innings, after Rick Camp, a weak-hitting hurler with a .060 average and 83 strikeouts in 167 at-bats, hit an improbable two-strike, two-out homer off Tom Gordon to tie the game in the bottom of the last frame. Shortly after the game ends at 3:55 in the morning, the approximately thousand fans remaining at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium stay to see the pre-dawn fireworks, which awaken and frighten many of the ballparkʹs neighbors.

In 1987, Nazi Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo Chief known as the “Butcher Of Lyon”, was convicted by a French court of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison; youʹd be madder than a boy named Sue if you too were named after a girlʹs plastic toy doll. He died in September of 1991.

In 1988, “The Family Feud” (TV Game Show) returns to the air on CBS with Ray Combs as host.

In 1990, The rap group 2 Live Crew releases the single “Banned in the U.S.A.” with the blessing of “Born in the U.S.A.” creator Bruce Springsteen. The song, which racked up two million advance orders, was in part a response to anti-obscenity groups that had targeted the rappers. The lyrics quote Star Spangled Banner and Gettysburg Address.

In 1992, R.C., “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1992, R.C., “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Evening Shade” TV Comedy last aired on CBS.

In 1996, The movie “Sergeant Bilko” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1997, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Manny the Hippie, who was discovered by the LATE SHOW when the broadcast visited San Francisco, talks about his independence on “Independence Day” after being released from jail.

In 1999, In COOPER CITY, Fla: Baseball has produced 15 perfect games in more than 120 years of the major leagues. Now after 19 years Pac-Man has its first. Billy Mitchell, 34, become the first person to master the video arcade classic when he posted a score of 3,333,360 during the Fourth of July weekend at a New Hampshire arcade. “This was the race to the Holy Grail,” said Mitchell, an entrepreneur who runs two South Florida restaurants and markets a brand of hot sauce. No one ever had played a perfect Pac-Man game before, said Walter Day, chief scorekeeper for the Twin Galaxies Intergalactic Score Board and editor of its Official Video Game and Pinball Book in Fairfield, Iowa. Game experts call the feat a one in ten billion phenomenon.

In 1999, VH-1 aired “Behind The Music: Weird Al Yankovic”

In 2000, His fashion sense isnʹt as elegant as Gucciʹs, but Roman Kunikov says his gasoline-powered boots are a step forward in footwear — as much as 13 feet per stride. Kunikov is one of the professors at a Russian engineering institute who designed the boots that were tested in a public square in Ufa, 750 miles southeast of Moscow. The test showed that wearers can achieve speeds of up to 25 mph, Kunikov said. The boots incorporate one-foot pistons that strap along the calf and fire downward after the wearer steps down, pushing a metal plate away from the bottom of the shoe — and the wearer up into the air. The shoes weigh about two pounds each, including a fuel tank, tiny carburetor, spark plug and wires and pipes. Kunikov said there have not been any accidents so far.

In 2000, Kazutuyo Arai, pencil-slim at five feet six inches and 100 pounds, led a Japanese sweep of the annual hot dog eating contest at Nathanʹs in Coney Island. Ari of Saitama, Japan, ate a record 25 hot dogs during the 12 minute contest.

In 2001, The movies “Cats and Dogs” and “Scary Movie 2” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2007, The movie “Transformers” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2012, Joey Chestnut won his sixth straight Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest at New Yorkʹs Coney Island, downing 68 dogs and buns to tie his personal best.

In 2016, Joey Chestnut upset Matt Stonie to regain the championship title at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathanʹs Famous in Coney Island by downing 70 hot dogs and buns in ten minutes, beating out Stonie by 17 dogs.

In 2017, Joey Chestnut gulped down 72 dogs and buns in ten minutes to beat his own record and hoist the Mustard Belt for a tenth time at the annual Nathanʹs Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.

In 2028, 07 x 04 = 28

In 2401, 07 ^ 04 = 2401

Movie Releases On This Date

In 2001, "Cats & Dogs" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures; Lawrence Guterman (director); John Requa, Glenn Ficarra (screenplay); Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alexander Pollock, Miriam Margolyes, Tobey Maguire, Alec Baldwin, Sean Hayes, Susan Sarandon, Charlton Heston, Jon Lovitz, Joe Pantoliano, Michael Clarke Duncan, Billy West, Danny Mann, Glenn Ficarra, Paul Pape, Victor Wilson, Charles Howerton, Richard Horvitz, John Michael Higgins, Kevin Carlson, John Kennedy, Bruce Lanoil, Drew Massey, Michelan Sisti, Allan Trautman; Action, Comedy,; Live Action

In 2001, "Scary Movie 2" was released by Dimension Films; Keenen Ivory Wayans (director); Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Alyson Fouse, Greg Grabianski, Dave Polsky, Michael Anthony Snowden, Craig Wayans (screenplay); Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Christopher Masterson, Kathleen Robertson, David Cross, James Woods, Tim Curry, Tori Spelling, Chris Elliott, Andy Richter, Richard Moll, Veronica Cartwright, Natasha Lyonne, Beetlejuice, Matt Friedman, Vitamin C, Suli McCullough; Comedy, Spoof; Live Action

In 2007, "Clubland" was released by Warner Independent Pictures; Cherie Nowlan (director); Keith Thompson (screenplay); Brenda Blethyn, Khan Chittenden, Emma Booth, Richard Wilson, Philip Quast, Frankie J. Holden, Rebecca Gibney, Katie Wall; Comedy, Drama

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1953, “Crazy, Man, Crazy” by Bill Haley And His Comets charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Along Came Jones” by The Coasters charted at number 9 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 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “M.T.A.” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Class” by Chubby Checker charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Rockin' In The Jungle” by The Eternals charted at number 104 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Furry Murray” by The Tradewinds (1950s) charted at number 111 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Dang Me” by Roger Miller charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Beans In My Ears” by Serendipity Singers charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas (EP)” by Elvis Presley charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by Wilson Pickett charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by Al DeLory charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Humphrey The Camel” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Eve Of Destruction” by The Turtles charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Pocket Calculator” by Kraftwerk charted at number 102 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard Of Ozz charted at number 110 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “57 Channels (And Nothin' On)” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1953, “Tell Me A Story” by Jimmy Boyd With Frankie Laine charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “I Go Ape” by Neil Sedaka charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Back Home” by The England World Cup Squad charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Can Can” by Bad Manners charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wikka Rap (Whicker Rap)” by The Evasions charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis” by Kirsty MacColl charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Too Drunk To F**k” by Dead Kennedys charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “It's Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “The Sick Note (Murphy And The Bricks)” by Noel Murphy charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 98 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard Of Ozz charted at number 99 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Three Lions '98” by David Baddiel And Frank Skinner With The Lightning Seeds charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “World Cup '98 - Pavane By Faure” by Wimbledon Choral Society charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “On Top Of The World” by England United charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Great Escape” by England Supporters' Band charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1959, “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Alvin's Harmonica” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Poison Ivy / Broken Things” by Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say” by Elvis Presley And The Jordanaires charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Love Potion #9 / Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya” by The Searchers charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Liv Maessen charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Boom Sha-La-La Lo” by Hans Poulsen charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 8 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 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley) / Stars On 45 (Theme)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Freedom Of Choice / Devo Live (EP)” by Devo charted at number 14 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, “Who Can It Be Now? / Anyone For Tennis?” by Men At Work charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Pheasant Plucker's Song / The Ballad Of Barking Creek” by The Barrow Poets charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “9 To 5 / Sing For The Common Man” by Dolly Parton charted at number 54 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party / Here's To The Horses” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 66 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Do) The Hucklebuck / Telephone Baby” by Coast To Coast charted at number 74 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Once In A Lifetime / Seen And Not Seen” by Talking Heads charted at number 76 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Oldest Swinger In Town / The Jogger's Song” by Fred Wedlock charted at number 94 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 97 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy” by Shona Laing charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island Featuring T-Pain charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

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

In 1981, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “If You Want To Be Happy” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “That's Entertainment” by The Jam charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Louie Louie” by Tyme Code charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Donde esta la pollo (Kentucky Freud Chicken)” by Headless Chickens charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “We Don't Know How Lucky We Are” by Fred Dagg (John Clarke) charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1981, “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 11 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 18 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Space Invaders” by Hit 'N' Hide charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 37 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 38 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 37 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

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

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1992, “Titanic” by Falco charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 63 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1959, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Crazy Accordion” by De Kermisklanten charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “I Love Football (Midiwa bôl)” by Wes charted at number 75 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 70 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 85 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1987, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 50 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 37 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 65 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “I Put A Spell On You” by Annie Lennox charted at number 113 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 117 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Astroboy” by Zola charted at number 190 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Take Off Your Clothes” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Starsound (Stars On 45) charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Three Lions '98” by David Baddiel And Frank Skinner With The Lightning Seeds charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 16 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 11 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 19 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 37 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 92 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 88 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Along Came Jones” by The Coasters charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Dang Me” by Roger Miller charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by Wilson Pickett charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Humphrey The Camel” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 100 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Vanna Pick Me A Letter” by Dr. Dave charted at number 67 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 90 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2009, “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Shiny Toy Guns charted at number 69 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2009, “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 89 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 53 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 47 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Vanna Pick Me A Letter” by Dr. Dave charted at number 67 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 90 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 97 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “57 Channels (And Nothin' On)” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 25 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin' Daddies charted at number 22 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 51 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 71 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 4 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 10 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 11 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 19 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 3 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 32 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs July 4, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Thu Jul the 4 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 186 of the year
Serialnumber = 45465
Julian date = 2460484 O.S.= 6 - 21 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Flavian, Bishop of Antioch.
Feast of St. Ulrich, Bishop of Augsburg.
[Bahamas] Queen's Birthday
[Cayman Islands] Constitution Day
[Hannibal Missouri] Tom Sawyer Fence painting Day
[Italy] Garibaldi Day (1807)
[Phillipines] Philippine-American Friendship Day (1946)
[Rhode Island] Providence Day (1636)
[Tonga] King's Birthday
[USA] American Redneck Day
[USA] Honor America Days (thru 7-4)
[USA and its Possessions] Independence Day (1776)
[USA] National Toe Jam Day
[USA] National Sobriety Checkpoint Week Ends
[USA] National Patriots Month (thru July 4)
[USA] National Country Music Day (Yee-haw!)
[USA] Yankee Doodle Dandy Day
[Yugoslavia] Fighter's Day/Combatant's Day
Freedom Week Begins
Trades Holiday (Scotland).

Reminders

Astrological Sign: Cancer: The Crab (6-22 thru 7-21); Ruling Planet: Moon. Element: Water. Traits: Maternal, compassionate, thrifty. Body part associated with this sign: The breast. Occupations: Raising children, animals, or plants, history, antiques, caring for the elderly.
Astrological sign: Leo: The Lion (7-23 thru 8-22); Ruling Planet: Sun. Element: Fire. Traits: Forceful, generous, creative, well-organized. Body part associated with this sign: The heart. Occupations: Supervisor, actor, king, activities requiring physical strength, bartender.
Full Moon: the Thunder Moon and the Mead Moon, the Corn Moon, the Herb Moon
Gems: ruby and onxy
Meanings: the sentimental meaning of the ruby is for friendship, and the water lily and the larkspur are for ardent attachment.
Flowers: water lily and larkspur
Before the 20th century, July was pronounced to rhyme with "truly."
July's name commemorates the founder of the Julian calendar, Julius Caesar. Before that, July was called Quintilius.
[USA] Fiscal year begins
Baked Beans Month
Hitch Hiking Month
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
Hot Dog Month
Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
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Ice Cream Month
Minority Tourism Month
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National Baked Beans Month
National Eye Exam Month
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National Hitchhiking Month.
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National July Belongs to Blueberries Month
National Lamb and Wool Month
National Peach Month
National Picnic Month
National Purposeful Parenting Month
National Recreation and Parks Month
National Tennis Month
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Dog Days of Summer (thru 8-15)
Festival of Pax (Roman festival honoring Pax, goddess of peace).
[Czechoslovakia] St�znice Folk Festival (thru 7-14)
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