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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for July 19

Last Updated 09-17-2024

🎵🎸Sir Brian May -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1947 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist, English
Group Names: Queen, soloist

🎭Beverly Archer -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1948
Actress
TV Shows: Mama's Family (as Iola Boylen), Major Dad (as Gunnery Sgt. Alva "Gunny" Bricker)
Movie Titles: Project ALF, Vice Versa

🎭Campbell Scott -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1961
Actor, Producer/Director
Names/Places: Colleen Dewhurst & George C.'s son
TV Shows: Royal Pains (as Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz)
Movie Titles: Roger Dodger, The Amazing Spider-Man (series 2012, 2014), The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Singles, Dying Young

🎭Anthony Edwards -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1962
Actor, Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in Santa Barbara
Misc: some say b. Jan 19 or 1963
TV Shows: It Takes Two, Northern Exposure (as Mike Monroe the bubble man), ER (as Dr. Mark Greene)
Movie Titles: Zodiac, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Heart Like A Wheel, Revenge Of The Nerds, The Sure Thing, Top Gun, Pet Sematary II, The Client, Thunderbirds To The Rescue, The Forgotten

🎭Clea Lewis -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1965
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: Flying Blind, Ellen (as Audrey Penney), Pepper Ann (as Nicky Little), Royal Pains (as Margaret Redding)
Movie Titles: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Confessions of a Shopaholic

🎭Nancy Carell -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1966 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: Steve's wife

🎭🎮Benedict Cumberbatch -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1976 N.S.
Actor, Producer, Video Game Voice Actor, English
Movie Titles: The Imitation Game, Black Mass, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Star Trek Into Darkness
Video Games: Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff

🎭🎵Andrea Libman -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1984 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Pianist, Canadian
TV Shows: Dino Babies, Dragon Ball Z, Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures, Monster Buster Club, Maison Ikkoku, The New Adventures of Madeline (as Madeline), DragonTales, My Little Pony

🎭Dustin Ybarra -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1986 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Kevin (Probably) Saves The World

🎭James Austin Johnson -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1989 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live

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🎭Steven Anthony Lawrence -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.7/19/1990
Actor
TV Shows: Even Stevens (as Bernard "Beans" Aranguren)
Movie Titles: Cheaper by the Dozen, Kicking and Screaming, The Cat in the Hat, The Even Stevens Movie

Lizzie Borden -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1860 d.6/1/1927 (66)
Outlaw
Misc: accused murderer

🎵Florence Foster Jenkins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1868 N.S. d.11/26/1944 N.S. (76)
Socialite, Opera Soprano
Names/Places: noted for her poor singing ability

🎨🎭Max Fleischer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1883 d.9/11/1972 (89)
Animator, Producer, Austrian
Misc: Creator of Koko & Betty Boop; brought Popeye and Superman to life; Dave's brother; some say b. 1884 or b. 1889

🎭🎵Jody Edwards -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1895 d.10/28/1967 (72)
Comedian, Singer
Group Names: Butterbeans and Susie

🎭Dallas McKennon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1919 N.S. d.7/14/2009 N.S. (89)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, American
Names/Places: aka: Dal McKennon
TV Shows: Daniel Boone (as Cincinnatus the innkeeper), The Archie Show (voice as Archie Andrews (talking voice only; Ron Dante provided the singing voice of the Archie character), Hot Dog, Mr. Weatherbee, Mr. Lodge, Coach Kleats and others), Gumby (voice as Gumby), Buzz Buzzard (voicist); Space Funnies/Capt. Jet. (kid show host on KNXT in Los Angeles)
Movie Titles: Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred and One Dalmations, Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks

✍🎭Arthur Rankin Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1924 d.1/30/2014 (89)
Writer, Producer/Director
Misc: worked mostly in animation such as the classic holiday specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman plus movies such as The Hobbit and Mad Monster Party, and many Saturday Morning shows for the Rankin-Bass production company.

🎭🎵🎸Commander Cody -- Birth Anniversary -- b.7/19/1944 N.S. d.9/26/2021 N.S. (77)
Movie Actor, Singer, Pianist, Bandleader, Country-Rock Musician
Names/Places: RN:George Frayne IV
Group Names: Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, soloist

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🎭Joe Flynn -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/8/1924 d.7/19/1974 (49)
TV/Movie Actor, Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RN:Joseph A Flynn; b. in Youngstown, Ohio
TV Shows: Batman (frequent guest star), The George Gobel Show, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (as Mr. Kelley), Bob Newhart Show (1960s), Joey Bishop Show (as Frank), McHale's Navy (as Capt. Wallace B. Binghamton), Tim Conway Show, The Girl Most Likely To... (TV movie)
Movie Titles: Flubber (series), The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Now You See Him Now Yoy Don't, The Strongest Man in the World, The Love Bug, The Barefoot Executive, The Million Dollar Duck, How to Frame a Figg

🎭Dorothy McHugh -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/14/1907 d.7/19/1995 (87)
Actress
Misc: ex-Ziegfield Follies burlesque dancer; Mrs Fletcher "I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up" woman in the ads that made a national success of a medical calling device and spawned countless spoofs

🎭Jack Warden -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/18/1920 d.7/19/2006 (85)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Newark, NJ
TV Shows: Mr. Peepers (as coach Frank Whip), The Wackiest Ship in the Army (as Major Simon Butcher), NYPD (as Det. Lt. Mike Haines), Jigsaw John (star), Crazy Like a Fox (as Harry Fox)
Movie Titles: Bad News Bears, Mighty Aphrodite

✍🎭Tom Davis -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/13/1952 d.7/19/2012 (59)
Comedy Writer, Comedian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (occasional member 1976-80)

🎭Mel Smith -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/3/1952 d.7/19/2013 N.S. (60)
Actor, English
Movie Titles: The Princess Bride, Smith and Jones, Father Christmas, National Lampoon's European Vacation

⛪🎭James Garner -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/7/1928 d.7/19/2014 (86)
Hall of Famer, Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, TV Producer
Names/Places: b. in Norman, Ok.; RMLN:Scott Baumgardner
TV Shows: The Rockford Files (as Jim Rockford), Maverick (as Bret Maverick), Man of the People (as Jim Doyle), 8 Simple Rules (as Jim)
Movie Titles: Maverick, My Fellow Americans, Space Cowboy, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, The Notebook

🎭Alex Checco -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/21/1921 d.7/19/2015 (93)
Actor, Comedian
Misc: some say b. in 1925; comedy partner of Don Knotts, entertaining U.S. troops

✍🎭Garry Marshall -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/13/1934 N.S. d.7/19/2016 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Penny's brother
Misc: worked mostly a behind-the-scenes
TV Shows: The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Joey Bishop Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Tonight Show with Jack Paar (joke writer), The Lucy Show, The Odd Couple, Mork and Mindy (produced by his associates), Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi, Makin' It, Angie
Movie Titles: Young Doctors in Love, The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Runaway Bride, Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, Overboard, Raising Helen, Mother's Day, The Princess Diaries (series), Pretty Woman (director), A League Of Their Own (director)

🎨🎭Jonathan D. "Jon" Schnepp -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1967 N.S. d.7/19/2018 N.S. (51)
Animator, Cartoonist, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director, Cinematographer
TV Shows: Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Venture Bros. (co-director)
Movie Titles: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Video Games: Club Dead

Related Events on This Date

In 1933, Ferrell homered against Ferrell, who homered himself. Confused? Rick Ferrell of the Red Sox hit a home run. The Cleveland pitcher was Wes Ferrell, his brother. Later in the game, Wes hit one, marking the only time the brothers both hit home runs in the same game and the first time that opposing brothers hit home runs in the same game. Wes had 38 home runs…for his 548 game career. Rick played in 1,884 games…with ten fewer home runs than his brother.

In 1934, Disney signs a contract with the Lionel Corporation to produce a Mickey Mouse wind-up hand-car.

In 1940, The Donald Duck film, “Put-Put Troubles” is released. Pluto also appears.

In 1941, Inki, Cartoon Character, Debut in 'Inki and the Lion'; by Warner Bros.

In 1942, The first color comic strip of “Bambi” is published in Sunday editions of newspapers.

In 1946, The Pluto film, “The Purloined Pup” is released.

In 1947, Tex Williamsʹs “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke” hit number one on the country music charts

In 1948, Eve Ardenʹs CBS radio program “Our Miss Brooks” premiered.

In 1952, “The Sammy Kaye Show”, TV Music, last aired on CBS.

In 1957, “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” starring Michael Landon in his first feature film was released by American International Pictures. Landon later on would ride horses with the Cartwrights on Bonanza, live in his Little House on the Prarie, and hitch a ride on the Highway to Heaven.

In 1960, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guest: BRIAN HYLAND (“ITSY BITSY TEENY WEENY YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI”)

In 1965, (or July 21?) production began on the second “Star Trek” pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, at the Desilu Studios.

In 1966, On Dark Shadows, which was shot in live-to-tape format, actor Louis Edmonds (Roger) flubbed a line then covered: The accident happened "a hundred miles" down the hill. He then quickly corrected himself with "seemed like a hundred miles - a hundred feet." Also in the episode, Roger learned his car crash was not an accident.

In 1967, The live-action feature film, “The Gnome-Mobile” is generally released.

In 1969, John Fairfax of Great Britian arrived at Hollywood Beach, Florida, after rowing 180 days across the Atlantic Ocean alone, traveling 4,000 miles in his 24-foot unsinkable rowboat, the Britannia, and became the first person to attempt such a feat.

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “First Live Telecast From The Moon”. Other Articles: Paul Lynde

In 1974, Spanish leader Generalissimo Francisco Franco temporarily handed over power to his designated successor, Prince Juan Carlos, because of illness, but was forced to assume power when to his dissapointment that he wasnʹt dead yet.

In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Barney Miller”. Other Articles: Death of Rod Serling, Gd Times

In 1975, The Apollo and Soyuz space capsules that were linked in orbit for two days separated. The frustrated capsules could not be reached for comment.

In 1976, “The Rich Little Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Love Boat”. Other articles: Ron Moody

In 1980, R.C., “Itʹs Still Rock And Roll To Me” (which also went gold this day) by Billy Joel peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; Later this summer, Weird Al Yankovic relased a parody of Joelʹs single and redubbed it “Itʹs Still Billy Joel To Me”, which remains an unreleased tape heard exclusively for the Doctor Demento Show.

In 1980, R.C., “Who Shot J.R.”? by Gary Burbank with Band McNally peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C.: “Glass Houses” album by Billy Joel topped the U.S. album chart

In 1985, George Bell of Durham, North Carolina, claimed the distinction of being “Big Foot” with his size 28½ shoe. George won first place in a biggest feet contest. Bell, 26, stood seven feet, ten inches tall.

In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at Humphreyʹs in San Diego, California, David Tannyʹs hometown.

In 1987, The rap group Beastie Boys did not use its usual nearly naked dancers and 20-foot male organ at its Memphis concert — sitting in the audience was a city councilman who was waiting for a chance to have the band arrested on obscenity charges.

In 1989, Having no taste can only get you so far in the world, so MTV opts to be fashionable late in covering the world of expensive clothes and the twig thin models inside them with “MTV House Of Style” hosted by Cindy Crawford.

In 1991, “Hi Honey, Iʹm Home!” makes its debut on ABC. In the first network/cable sharing arrangement of its kind, the series will make its cable debut two days later on Nickelodeon. The series, which lasts a mere three weeks on ABC, revolves around the Nielsen family, characters of the titular 50's sitcom who have been relocated via the SRP (Sitcom Relocation Program) to the suburbs. When the problems of “real life” in the '90s get them down they can click the “Turner-izer” device which takes them back to the simplistic (and color-free) lifestyle theyʹre better suited to. (No, the suburb is not named Pleasantville.) Despite its on the broadcast side, the remaining episodes continue to air on Nickelodeon, which buys a second season the following summer.

In 1991, “The Flash”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS, which flushed “The Flash” off their prime-time sked.

In 1994, The largest diameter of a bubble-gum bubble was by Susan Montgomery in Fresno with a diameter of 23 inches.

In 1995, The movie “Batman Forever” opened in movie theaters in France.

In 1995, The movie “Batman Forever” opened in movie theaters in Venezuela.

In 1995, “Clueless” starring Alicia Silverstone opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Sweet!

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: “Fun with Rupert” becomes “Fun with Rupert and Leonard,” as Hello Deli owner Rupert Jee is joined by LATE SHOW regular Leonard Tepper going around New York City annoying residents and tourists. At a sidewalk cafe, Tepper makes a point to tell their amused and confused waiter, “Donʹt call me Veronica!” and “If you call me Veronica, Iʹm going to shut this dump down!”

In 1998, “Oh Yeah! Cartoons” began airing on Nickelodeon

In 1999, “Weird Al” Yankovic began his “Running With Scissors” tour for his latest album “Running With Scissors”. First up: the Oneida Casino (Outdoor Grounds) at Green Bay, West Indies (source: Bermudaʹs official Weird Al website, visit it at http: //www.weirdal.com for more!)

In 1999, They Might Be Giants release their new album “Long Tall Weekend” exclusively in the MP3 format. Visitors to e-tailer EMusic can download the entire album for $8.99 or individual tracks for .99 each.

In 2003, Melissa Joan Hart married Mark Wilkerson in Venice, Italy.

In 2003, On the cover of TV Guide: Courney Thorne Smith and Jim Belushi.

In 2003, “Teen Titans” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2013, A surprise sixth contender participates in the Presidents Race when Sharknado, a character from the SyFy original movie about sharks being brought on land by a waterspout, ambushes George, Tom, Teddy, and Bill in the Nationals Park dash. Although Sharknado successfully blows past four of his competitors but does not pass Abe, who, thanks to the wind to his back, secures a first-place finish.

In 2014, Actor James Garner, a star in many movies and the TV hits “Maverick” and “The Rockford Files, ”died at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86.

In 2016, Writer-director Garry Marshall, 81, whose deft touch with comedy and romance led to a string of TV hits that included “Happy Days” and “Laverne and Shirley” and the box-office successes “Pretty Woman” and “Runaway Bride,” died in Burbank, California.

In 2019, “Veronica Mars” returned to be airing new episodes on Hulu

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1978, "Revenge of the Pink Panther" was released by United Artists / Sellers-Edwards Productions / Jewel Productions / Pimlico Films; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Frank Waldman, Ron Clark (screenplay); Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Robert Webber, Dyan Cannon, Burt Kwouk, Tony Beckley, Robert Loggia, Paul Stewart, André Maranne, Graham Stark, Alfie Bass, Sue Lloyd, Douglas Wilmer, Ferdy Mayne, Valerie Leon, Ed Parker, Adrienne Corri, Henry McGee, Andrew Sachs, Julian Orchard, John Bluthal, Rita Webb, Ragbir Sraan; Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Day of the Dead" was released by United Film Distribution Company; George A. Romero (director/screenplay); Lori Cardille, Joseph Pilato, Terry Alexander, Jarlath Conroy, Richard Liberty, Anthony Dileo Jr., Sherman Howard, Gary Howard Klar, Ralph Marrero, John Amplas, Phillip G. Kellams, Taso Stavrakis, Gregory Nicotero, George A. Romero; Horror; Live Action

In 1985, "Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam" was released by GoodTimes Entertainment (now GoodTimes Home Video); John R. Cherry III (director/screenplay); Jim Varney; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "The Man with One Red Shoe" was released by 20th Century Fox; Stan Dragoti (director); Robert Klane (screenplay); Tom Hanks, Dabney Coleman, Lori Singer, Charles Durning, Carrie Fisher, Jim Belushi, Edward Herrmann, David Ogden Stiers, Tom Noonan, Gerrit Graham, David L. Lander, Art LaFleur, Irving Metzman; Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" was released by Orion Pictures / Nelson Entertainment; Pete Hewitt (director); Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon (screenplay); Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, William Sadler, Joss Ackland, George Carlin, Chelcie Ross, Pam Grier, Annette Azcuy, Sarah Trigger, Hal Landon Jr., Amy Stock-Poynton, Ed Gale, Arturo Gil, Tom Allard, Michael "Boogaloo Shrimp" Chambers, Bruno "Taco" Falcon, Frank Welker, Primus; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Dutch" was released by 20th Century Fox / Hughes Entertainment; Peter Faiman (director); John Hughes (screenplay); Ed O'Neill, Ethan Embry, JoBeth Williams, Christopher McDonald, E. G. Daily, Ari Meyers, L. Scott Caldwell, Kathleen Freeman, Arnold Palmer; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1995, "Clueless" was released by Paramount Pictures; Amy Heckerling (director/screenplay); Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Elisa Donovan, Jeremy Sisto, Justin Walker, Dan Hedaya, Wallace Shawn, Twink Caplan, Julie Brown, Nicole Bilderback, Sean Holland, Jace Alexander, Carl Gottlieb, Joseph D. Reitman, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Amy Heckerling; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "The Frighteners" was released by Universal Pictures; Peter Jackson (director/screenplay); Fran Walsh (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin, Dee Wallace Stone, Jeffrey Combs, Jake Busey, Chi McBride, Jim Fyfe, Troy Evans, Julianna McCarthy, R. Lee Ermey, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Peter Jackson, Melanie Lynskey, Angela Bloomfield; Comedy, Horror; Live Action

In 1996, "Trainspotting" was released by Miramax Films / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment; Danny Boyle (director); John Hodge (screenplay); Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle, Kelly Macdonald, Peter Mullan, James Cosmo, Shirley Henderson, Stuart McQuarrie, Irvine Welsh, Kevin Allen, Keith Allen, Dale Winton, Susan Vidler, Eileen Nicholas, Lauren and Devon Lamb; Comedy, Crime; Live Action

In 1996, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (re-release)" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Wolper Pictures / The Quaker Oats Company; Mel Stuart (director); Roald Dahl (screenplay); Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn Cole, Leonard Stone, Denise Nickerson, Dodo Denney, Paris Themmen, Ursula Reit, Michael Böllner, Diana Sowle, Aubrey Woods, David Battley, Günter Meisner, Peter Capell, Werner Heyking, Peter Stuart, Dora Altmann, Franziska Liebing, Ernst Ziegler, Victor Beaumont, Frank Delfino, Gloria Manon, Stephen Dunne, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Ed Peck, Pat Coombs, George Claydon, Malcolm Dixon, Rusty Goffe, Angelo Muscat, Rudy Borgstaller, Ismed Hassan, Norman McGlen, Pepe Poupee, Marcus Powell, Albert Wilkinson; Musical, Fantasy; Live Action

In 2002, "Stuart Little 2" was released by Columbia Pictures; Rob Minkoff (director); Bruce Joel Rubin (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Melanie Griffith, Nathan Lane, Hugh Laurie, Geena Davis, Jonathan Lipnicki, James Woods, Steve Zahn, Anna and Ashley Hoelck, Marc John Jefferies, Jim Doughan, Brad Garrett, Amelia Marshall, Maria Bamford; Adventure, Family; Live Action/Animation

In 2011, "Captain America: The First Avenger" was released by Paramount Pictures / Marvel Studios; Joe Johnston (director); Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely (screenplay); Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, Stanley Tucci, Richard Armitage, Samuel L. Jackson, Toby Jones, Kenneth Choi, JJ Feild, Natalie Dormer, William Hope, David Bradley, Simon Kunz, Laura Haddock, Amanda Righetti, Spencer Garrett, Stan Lee, Lex Shrapnel, Amanda Walker, Bruno Ricci; Superhero, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, ✪✪ “Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)” by Red Ingle, Jo Stafford and The Natural Seven charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, ✪✪ “Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina)” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Willie and The Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “No Chemise, Please” by Gerry Granahan charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Bird On My Head” by David Seville charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Got A Match” by The Daddy-O's charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Got A Match” by Frank Gallop charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Flip Top Box” by Dickey Doo and The Don'ts charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Delicious!” by Jim Backus and Friend charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ⏺🤣 “Indian Love Call” by Ernie Freeman charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Quentin's Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Moonflight” by Vik Venus charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “On Campus” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin and The Kinshasa Band charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Still Rock and Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Who Shot J.R.?” by Gary Burbank With Band McNally charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “School's Out” by Krokus charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “ESPN Presents The Jock Jam” by Various Artists charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ✪✪ “Bartender Song (aka Sittin' At A Bar)” by Rehab With Hank Williams Jr. charted at number 79 on the U.S. 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 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, ✪✪ “Witch Doctor” by Don Lang and His Frantic Five charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Frozen Orange Juice” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Red, Red Wine” by Tony Tribe charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Judge Dread charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Black Pudding Bertha” by The Goodies charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Get In The Swing” by Sparks charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Simon Templer / Two Pints Of Lager and A Packet Of Crisps Please” by Splodgenessabounds charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'The Circus' (Computer Game)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Whole Lotta Rosie” by AC/DC charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by The MASH charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “Theme From 'Gigantor'” by The Dickies charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “It's 'Orrible Being In Love When You're 8 1/2” by Claire and Friends charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “My Adidas” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 71 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “21st Century Boy” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 80 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Square Dance Rap” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 92 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⏺🤣 “Fast Food Song” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “Take Your Shoes Off” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ✪✪ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 92 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 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

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

In 1958, ✪✪ “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Answer To A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Lollipop” by The Chordettes charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Gitarzan” by Ray Stevens charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Frozen Orange Juice” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “La La” by The Flying Circus charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Misty / Sunshine” by Ray Stevens charted at number 8 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 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “If / Rubber Bands and Bits Of String” by Telly Savalas charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Newcastle Song / Ventriloquist Love” by Bob Hudson 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 63 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Still Rock and Roll To Me / Through The Long Night” by Billy Joel charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Space Invaders / A Menacing Glow In The Sky” by Player [1] charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Hard To Be Humble / The Greatest Gift Of All” by Mac Davis charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties / Bureaucrats” by Jona Lewie charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “An Englishman In New York (Strange Apparatus) / Silent Running” by Godley and Creme charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Rock Lobster / 6060-842” by The B-52's charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) / One Of My Turns” by Pink Floyd charted at number 67 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Products Of Your Mind / Komputer Song” by Jimmy and The Boys charted at number 85 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Up Your Nose With A Rubber Hose / Sure She Is The Girl” by Dave and The Derros charted at number 89 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Coward Of The County / I Want To Make You Smile” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 94 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 7 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 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “E = MC²” by Big Audio Dynamite charted at number 47 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 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “I Am Australian” by Judith Durham, Russell Hitchcock and Mandawuy Yunupingu charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “I Will Survive” by CAKE charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, ✪✪ “Newcastle Song” by Bob Hudson charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Monkey Chop” by Dan-I charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Still Rock and Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Space Invaders” by Player [1] charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Planet Claire” by The B-52's charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 14 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 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “E = MC²” by Big Audio Dynamite charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 37 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1980, ✪✪ “I Don't Wanna Get Drafted” by Frank Zappa charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ✪✪ “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 49 on the Sweden 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 59 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, 🌎 “If” by Telly Savalas charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics charted at number 15 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2003, ⏺🤣 “Rock Me Amadeus” by Missterious charted at number 47 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 21 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ✪✪ “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 65 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 1 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 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Elephant Song” by Kamahl charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Opera” by Dizzy Man's Band charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “The Drunken Sailor” by Babe charted at number 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Do-Re-Mi” by Sandy [NL] charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Night Boat To Cairo” by Madness charted at number 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, 🌎 “Hands Across America” by Voices Of America charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 61 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ✪✪ “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 43 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 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 5 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 10 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 9 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ✪✪ “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 131 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 176 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 14 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 16 on the Norway 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 19 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, ⛪ “Oh Happy Day” by The Edwin Hawkins Singers charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “Coward Of The County” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 13 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 18 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “21st Century Boy” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 46 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ✪✪ “Three Lions” by David Baddiel and Frank Skinner With The Lightning Seeds charted at number 55 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 70 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ✪✪ “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 87 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 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, ✪✪ “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “No Chemise, Please” by Gerry Granahan charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Quentin's Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of John and Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Moonflight” by Vik Venus charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “On The Good Ship Lollipop” by Tiny Tim charted at number 96 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk charted at number 95 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Still Rock and Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “Another Brick In The Wall” by Pink Floyd charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's charted at number 46 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Nyet, Nyet Soviet (Soviet Jewellery)” by B.B. Gabor charted at number 70 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 89 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 75 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 84 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 10 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 73 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 10 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs July 19, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sat Jul the 19 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 200 of the year
Serialnumber = 45845
Julian date = 2460864 O.S.= 7 - 6 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, confessor.
Captive Nations Week Ends
National Therapeutic Recreation Week Ends
[Burma] Martyrs' Day
[Laos] Independence Day (1949)
[Nicaragua] National Liberation Day (1979)/Sandanista Revolution
Attendant Safety Professionals Day
Bloomer Day
SpaceWeek International Week (Day 4)
V is for Victory Day (CAUTION: Don't give out the V sign with your palm facing you!)
[USA] National POW/MIA Recognition Day (1985 only)

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)
Hurricane Season Months in the West (June 1-Oct 31)
Ice Cream Month
Minority Tourism Month
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Baked Beans Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Eye Exam Month
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
Sports and Recreation Month
Alpha Lyrid telescopic meteor shower, radiant near Vega (_ Lyrae) (thru 7-20)
Day of Venus (early Roman holiday - before 200 BC - goddess of Spring and protectress of vegetation and gardens).
Dog Days of Summer (thru 8-15)
Festival for Isis (Ancient Egyptian - Isis is the most complete flowering of the Goddess concept in human history.)
Festival of Aphrodite and Adonis (Ancient Greek).
Opet, Ancient Egypt's New Year (Thebes' greatest annual festival honoring "the going up of the goddess Sothis," Queen of the Constellations - the heliacal rising of the star Sirius - and named after the Theban name of Taueret, the hippopotamus goddess of childbirth).
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