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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for August 1

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎵Doug "The Greaseman" Tract -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.8/1/1950
Radio Disc Jock

🎭Brian Patrick Clarke -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.8/1/1952
Actor
TV Shows: Eight is Enough (as Merle 'The Pearl' Stockwell), General Hospital (as Grant Andrews/Grant Putnam), Bold & the Beautiful, Sunset Beach, Young and The Restless, The Inbetweeners, Drop Dead Diva
Movie Titles: Exorcism, Sydney White, Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

⛪💰🎭Tom Leykis -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.8/1/1956 N.S.
Athiest, Brewer, Radio Talk Show Host
Misc: host of the Tom Leykis Show 1988-2018; Pedal to the Metal wine

🎭Tempestt Bledsoe -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.8/1/1973
Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
TV Shows: The Cosby Show (as Vanessa Huxtable), Guys With Kids (as Marny)
Movie Titles: ParaNorman, Dance 'Til Dawn

🎭Taylor Fry -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.8/1/1981 N.S.
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1996
TV Shows: Get a Life, Kirk (as Phoebe Hartman)
Movie Titles: Die Hard, a Little Princess, North

Čcc Ćĉçċ -- is 25 in the year 2024 and 26 in the year 2025; b.8/1/1999 N.S.
Names/Places: testing ÀÁÂÃÄǍĊĀĂÅÆÇØ
Misc: testing format of lettering

✍⚖🎵Francis Scott Key -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1779 d.1/11/1843 (63)
Author (m), Poet (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), Composer
Names/Places: b. in Frederick County, MD
Misc: Wrote "The Star Spanged Banner" in 1814 after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry. It became the US National Anthem in 1931; 59 years after that, Francis turned in his grave when Roseanne screeched it into the Barr-Strangled Banner at a Padre ballgame.
Song Titles: The Star Spangled Banner (songwriter)

🎭Eva Tanguay -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1878 d.1/11/1947 (68)
Stage Actress, Comedienne, Vaudevillaness, Canadian

✍📰Edward Streeter -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1891 N.S. d.3/31/1976 N.S. (84)
Author (m), Novelist, Humorist, Journalist

🎨Tom Wilson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1931 d.9/16/2011 (80)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: creator of Ziggy
Book Titles: Ziggy

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✍🎭Dom DeLuise -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1933 d.5/4/2009 (75)
Children's Author (m), TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Misc: Ziploc Sandwich bag spokesman
TV Shows: Lotsa Luck, New Candid Camera
Movie Titles: Cannonball Run, Smokey & The Bandit

🎵🎸Jerry Garcia -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1942 d.8/9/1995 (53)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in San Francisco; RFMN:Jerome John
Group Names: The Grateful Dead (lead and co-founder)

✍🎵🎸Jim Carroll -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1949 d.9/11/2009 (60)
Poet (m), Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer
Song Titles: People Who Died

🎨✍🎭Taylor Negron -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1957 d.1/10/2015 (57)
Painter (m), Writer (m), Playwright (m), Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Detective School, Hope & Gloria (as Gwillem Blatt)

🎵Coolio -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/1/1963 N.S. d.9/28/2022 N.S. (59)
Rapper
Song Titles: Fantastic Voyage, Gangsta's Paradise (which "Weird Al" parodied into Amish Paradise)

🎭🎵George Moran -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/3/1881 d.8/1/1949 (67)
Stage Actor, Radio Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Singer
Misc: of Moran & Mack

🎨Bob Thaves -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1924 d.8/1/2006 (81)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Frank & Ernest

🎭Reni Santoni -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/21/1939 N.S. d.8/1/2020 N.S. (81)
Actor
Misc: pron:REH'-nee san-TOH'-nee
TV Shows: Seinfeld
Movie Titles: Dirty Harry, Cobra, Rain Man, Bad Boys

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Related Events on This Date

In 1877, Chopsticks song was composed.

In 1908, 08 x 01 = 08

In 1931, Dick and Larry, Cartoon Character, first named Tom and Jerry pair; debut in 'Wotta Night'; by Von Beuren.

In 1936, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickeyʹs Circus” is released. Donald Duck also appears.

In 1939, Bandleader Glenn Miller recorded his biggest hit…“In The Mood”…for the Bluebird label. Without any royalty contract in place at that time…Miller earned only 175 dollars from the recording. In 1977, Ray Stevens covered it with his Henhouse Five Plus Too.

In 1941, The Donald Duck film, “Truant Officer Donald” is released. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear.

In 1942, Henery Hawk, Cartoon Character, Debut in 'Squawkin Hank' by Warner Bros.

In 1947, The Donald Duck film, “Crazy With the Heat” is released. Goofy also appears.

In 1948, Ivy Baldwin, 82, crossed the Grand Canyon on a tightrope for the 88th time.

In 1953, The Donald Duck film, “The New Neighbor” is released.

In 1960, Chubby Checker released “The Twist” single which became the dance craze of the early 1960s and is still popular at sock hops.

In 1960, Elvis Presley was named “Public Enemy Number One” by the East German newspaper “Young World.”

In 1960, R.C., “Tell Laura I Love Her” by Ray Peterson peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; Billy Connolly parodied a cover version of it later on.

In 1960, “The Spike Jones Show”, TV Variety, returned on CBS.

In 1964, R.C., “Dang Me” by Roger Miller peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Boston Pops Orchestra peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan and Dean peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, AT THE MOVIES The Disney Studioʹs “THE BOATNIKS” (Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Phil Silvers)

In 1970, D.T. was at the grand opening of the Toys R Us toy store in La Mesa, California (closed down in June 2018.) He met former Our Gang cast member Johnny Downs, who greeted everybody at the grand opening; he was the host of a kidʹs afternoon show on KOGO-TV (now KGTV). Among the guest he brought (in costume) were H.R. Pufinstuf, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and the Banana Splits, who had their television shows carried on the TV station at the time.

In 1970, On the cover of TV Guide: “Chet Huntley as he retires from NBC News”. Other Articles: Odd Couple, Laugh-In

In 1970, R.C., “Humphrey The Camel” by Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan peaked at #78 on the pop singles chart.

In 1971, CBS debuts at 8:30 a summer replacement series “The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour”, TV Variety, with the showʹs regular ensemble performers including a young Teri Garr and Steve Martin; it ran through 1974. Packed with music, and comedy put-downs of each other, the show also began to showcase CHER in outragous outfits, which became her trademark. Sonny and Cher did so well they returned to prime time in December for a two and a half year run (ending with their divorce).

In 1977, READING ABOUT “SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE” “TIME” reports on the production of upcoming the Christopher Reeve film (more than a year BEFORE it would arrive in theaters!)

In 1977, Whoʹs the white retired marine in a CBS sitcom keeping the playground clean? “Szysznyk!” Can you pronounce it? Ned Beattyʹs sitcom with the bizarre mouthful of a title does well against reruns, but tanks when brought back in December.

In 1979, “Good Times”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1979, “Reality…what A Concept” album by Robin Williams was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, A Fish Named Fred died at 41.

In 1980, COVER OF LIFE MISS PIGGY of the MUPPETS

In 1980, George Harrison formed a movie production company called “Hand Made Films Productions Limited.” Some of his films include “Life of Brian,” “Mona Lisa,” “Time Bandits,” “A Private Function,” and “Shanghai Surprise.”

In 1981, MTV: Music Television was launched in about 2.1 million homes as the worldʹs first all-rock video music cable channel. First up: The Bugglesʹ “Video Killed The Radio Star”. MTV would become a driving force in mass media and pop culture. MTVʹs original five veejays were Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, J.J. Jackson and Alan Hunter. Approximately 200 videos were shown daily on the station. General Hospital star Rick Springfield had the No. 1 song in the U.S. that week with "Jessie's Girl," but the new network did not play a Springfield video that first day.

In 1981, On the cover of TV Guide: “Miss Piggy”. Other Articles: Lydia Cornell, Fred Friendly

In 1981, “B.J. And The Bear”, TV Adventure; last aired on NBC.

In 1983, “NBC News At Sunrise”, TV News, debut.

In 1983, “Return Of The Jedi” single by Various was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, Hank Williams Jr. shot the video to "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight." Directed by John Goodhue the video features artists such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Cheech and Chong, and several other celebrities in a party thrown by Hank Williams, Jr. At the end of the video, a ghost Cadillac flies into the night sky, referencing the fact that his father, Hank Williams, Sr., died while riding in a Cadillac. The video was the first video to ever win the CMA Music Video of the Year Award.

In 1985, Emmy 12th Daytime Award presentation — Susan Lucci loses for sixth time.

In 1986, “Howard The Duck” opened in movie theaters and laid a huge egg; it was the subject of Whimsical Willʹs first summer movie “interview” first broadcast later that month on KMET-FM during the Doctor Demento Show.

In 1986, “Max Headroom”, TV Talk Show, starring Matt Frewer as M-M-Ma…M-M-M-M-Max Headroom, debut on Cinemax. Following his success with a talk show on Britainʹs Channel Four, serving as a spokesman for Coke, a hit pop song, and a British TV movie, Cinemax gives an American talk show to the man whoʹs truly a head of his time: “The Original Max Talking Headroom Show.”

In 1986, “Those Of You With Or Without Children, Youʹll Understand” album by Bill Cosby was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1987, MTV Europe begins broadcasting. The first video is “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits.

In 1987, R.C., “La Bamba” by Los Lobos peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1991, “All-time Greatest Comic Hits” album by Ray Stevens was released

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “David Letterman, Dana Carvey”. Other Articles: Northern Exposure, Terminator 2

In 1993, For the first time since The Brady Bunch began in first runs, no Doctor Demento Show aired on any Los Angeles station. KLSX aired the final show the week before and it would be eleven more months before K-LIT (now KSCA) would be the new home for the Doctor in Southern California.

In 1993, Walter Koenig, Checkov of Star Trek, suffers a heart attack.

In 1994, “The Jerky Boys 2” album by The Jerky Boys was released

In 1995, “Gangstaʹs Paradise” single by Coolio was released. “Weird Al” Yankovic parodied it into “Amish Paradise” in 1996.

In 1997, The first feature-length “Stupid Pet Trick” as “Air Bud” (aka “Most Valuable Pooch”), a comedy about a basketball-shooting golden retriever, opens in the U.S. on 1,795 screens. One sequel, “Air Bud 2: Golden Receiver,” starring one of Budʹs whelps has been completed, and another, “Air Bud: The Next Generation,” is in the works.

In 1998, On the cover of TV Guide: Drew Carey

In 1998, The TV comedy-drama series “Lincʹs” and “Rude Awakening” debut on Showtime.

In 2000, (not March 1) Seattle set a team home record. The Mariners took five hours, 34 minutes to beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-4, in 19 innings. They had gone 17 innings against Cleveland in 1998. This was the longest major league game in nearly seven years. The Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox in 1993…in 22 innings.

In 2001, On Spyder Games, the rave party organized to launch the company's new video game, Witch Wars, got under way as did a swell of drama and intrigue for most of the characters -- including Ivan Carlisle (Byron Field) who thought his secret, fantasy crush on Francisco Torres (Enrique Murciano) might actually come true. Jane Wiedlin of the Go Go's, who played Gretel Barnes on the MTV soap, was one of the musical performers during the rave.

In 2002, NBC launches the “Rerun Show,” with improv actors reenacting hokey scenes from classic sitcoms. Oddly enough, Danny Bonaduce is available to play his own character in the showʹs “Partridge Family” sketch.

In 2002, “Contest Searchlight” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2003, “My Life as a Teenage Robot” began airing on Nickelodeon

In 2004, On the cover of TV Guide: George Jetson and Seven of Nine, Fox Mulder and Alf, or Beldar Conehead and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Caption: “25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends”

In 2006, Mel Gibson issued a statement in which he denied being a bigot; he also apologized to “everyone in the Jewish community for the vitriolic and harmful words” heʹd used when he was arrested for investigation of drunken driving.

In 2008, 08 x 01 = 08

In 2008, some movies were released in theaters. I forgot to take note.

In 2014, “Candid Camera” returned to be airing new episodes on Ion Television.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "The Omega Man" was released by Warner Bros. / Walter Seltzer Productions; Boris Sagal (director); John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington (screenplay); Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo, Eric Laneuville, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Brian Tochi, DeVeren Bookwalter, John Dierkes, Linda Redfearn, Henry Kingi; Action, Drama, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1980, "The Final Countdown" was released by United Artists / The Bryna Company; Don Taylor (director); David Ambrose, Gerry Davis, Thomas Hunter, Peter Powell (screenplay); Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, Charles Durning, Victor Mohica, James C. Lawrence, Soon-Tek Oh, Joe Lowry, Alvin Ing, Mark Thomas, Harold Bergman, Richard Liberty, Lloyd Kaufman, Dan Fitzgerald, Peter Douglas; Sci-Fi, War; Live action

In 1980, "I Go Pogo" was released by ; Marc Paul Chinoy (director); Skip Hinnant, Ruth Buzzi, Stan Freberg, Arnold Stang, Jonathan Winters, Jimmy Breslin, Vincent Price; Comedy; Animation

In 1980, "Loose Shoes" was released by National American Films / Brooksfilms; Ira Miller (director/screenplay); Royce D. Applegate, Dan Praiser, Charley Smith (screenplay); Royce D. Applegate, Bill Murray, Lewis Arquette, Howard Hesseman, Susan Tyrrell, Ed Lauter, Tom Baker, Buddy Hackett, Sean Frye, Sandy Helberg, Rod McCary, Sid Haig, Larry Hankin, David Downing, Kinky Friedman, Dan McBride, Brad Ashcraft, Dustin Day, Alexander Stowe; Comedy; Live action

In 1986, "Choke Canyon" was released by United Film Distribution; Charles Bail (director); Ovidio G. Assonitis, Alfonso Brescia, Sheila Goldberg (screenplay); Stephen Collins, Janet Julian, Bo Svenson, Lance Henriksen, Nicholas Pryor; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1986, "Flight of the Navigator" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Producers Sales Organization; Randal Kleiser (director); Michael Burton, Matt MacManus (screenplay); Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff DeYoung, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matt Adler, Howard Hesseman, Jonathan Sanger, Iris Acker, Richard Liberty, Raymond Forchion, Keri Rogers, Albie Whitaker; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1986, "Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives" was released by Paramount Pictures; Tom McLoughlin (director/screenplay); Thom Mathews, Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen, Renée Jones, Kerry Noonan, Darcy DeMoss, Tom Fridley, Tony Goldwyn, C.J. Graham, Dan Bradley, Alan Blumenfeld, Ron Palillo, Michael Swan, Whitney Rydbeck, Roger Rose, Nancy McLoughlin, Matthew Faison, Ann Ryerson, Vincent Guastaferro, Courtney Vickery, Bob Larkin, Wallace Merck, Cynthia Kania, Michael Nomad, Justin Nowell, Tommy Nowell; Slasher; Live Action

In 1986, "Howard the Duck" was released by Universal Pictures / Lucasfilm / Marvel Entertainment; Willard Huyck (director/screenplay); Gloria Katz (screenplay); Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Chip Zien, David Paymer, Paul Guilfoyle, Liz Sagal, Holly Robinson, Richard Edson, Dominique Davalos, Tommy Swerdlow, Miles Chapin, Paul Comi, Richard McGonagle, Virginia Capers, Miguel Sandoval, William Hall, Richard Kiley, Ed Gale, Jordan Prentice, Tim Rose, Peter Baird, Steve Sleap, Mary Wells, Lisa Sturz, Brian Steele; Comedy, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1997, "Air Bud" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Keystone Entertainment; Charles Martin Smith (director); Paul Tamasy, Aaron Mendelsohn (screenplay); Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Bill Cobbs, Eric Christmas, Nicola Cavendish, Brendan Fletcher, Norman Browning, Stephen E. Miller, Shayn Solberg, Jessibelle Mather, Kati Mather; Sports, Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 1997, "Picture Perfect" was released by 20th Century Fox; Glenn Gordon Caron (director/screenplay); Arleen Sorkin, Paul Slansky (screenplay); Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Kevin Bacon, Olympia Dukakis, Illeana Douglas, Matthew Sussman, Kevin Dunn, Faith Prince, Anne Twomey, John Rothman, Meg Gibson, Paul Cassell, Marcia DeBonis, Amelia Campbell, Faran Tahir, Ivar Brogger, Peter McRobbie, Jenna Stern, Bellina Logan, Sean Patrick Thomas, Andrea Bendewald, David Cromwell, Jessica Cushman, Kaley Cuoco, Greg Grunberg; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 2003, "American Wedding" was released by Universal Pictures; Jesse Dylan (director); Adam Herz (screenplay); Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eugene Levy, Molly Cheek, Angela Paton, Fred Willard, Deborah Rush, January Jones, Eric Allan Kramer, Amanda Swisten, Nikki Schieler Ziering, Lawrence Pressman, Reynaldo Gallegos, Loren Lester, Justin Isfeld, John Cho, Willam Belli, Jennifer Coolidge, Julie Payne, David St. James; Romance, Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2003, "Gigli" was released by Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios / City Light Films / Casey Silver Productions; Martin Brest (director/screenplay); Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bartha, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Lainie Kazan, Lenny Venito, Missy Crider, Terrence Camilleri; Romance, Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2008, "The Midnight Meat Train" was released by Lionsgate / Lakeshore Entertainment; Ryuhei Kitamura (director); Jeff Buhler (screenplay); Bradley Cooper, Leslie Bibb, Brooke Shields, Roger Bart, Ted Raimi, Vinnie Jones, Peter Jacobson, Barbara Eve Harris, Tony Curran, Stephanie Mace, Quinton Jackson, Allen Maldonado; Horror; L

In 2008, "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" was released by Universal Pictures / Relativity Media / The Sommers Company / Alphaville Films; Rob Cohen (director); Alfred Gough, Miles Millar (screenplay); Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh, John Hannah, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong, Russell Wong, Anthony Wong, Liam Cunningham, David Calder, Jessey Meng, Albert Kwan; Action, Adventure, Fantasy; W

In 2008, "Swing Vote" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Joshua Michael Stern (director/screenplay); Kevin Costner, Paula Patton, Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane, Stanley Tucci, George Lopez, Madeline Carroll, Judge Reinhold, Chip Esten, Mare Winningham, Mark Moses, Nana Visitor, Dale O'Malley, Aaron Brown, Campbell Brown, Mary Hart, Arianna Huffington, James Carville, Larry King, Bill Maher, Chris Matthews, Willie Nelson, Lawrence O'Donnell, Richard Petty; Comedy, Drama; W

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1942, “(I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo” by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra Featuring Marion Hutton And Tex Beneke charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “M.T.A.” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Along Came Jones” by The Coasters charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Rockin' In The Jungle” by The Eternals charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Dang Me” by Roger Miller charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (Sequel)” by Allan Sherman charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “G.T.O.” by Ronny And The Daytonas charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Summertime Blues” by The Who charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “America, Communicate With Me” by Ray Stevens charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by Al DeLory charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Humphrey The Camel” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 25 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 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “General Hospi-Tale” by The Afternoon Delights charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne's Blizzard Of Ozz charted at number 107 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 45 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, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 62 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 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Call Up The Groups” by The Barron Knights charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Back Home” by The England World Cup Squad charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Can Can” by Bad Manners charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 16 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 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Computer Love / The Model” by Kraftwerk charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wikka Rap (Whicker Rap)” by The Evasions charted at number 59 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Lil Red Riding Hood” by 999 charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “57 Channels (And Nothin' On)” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 6 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 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “World Cup '98 - Pavane By Faure” by Wimbledon Choral Society charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “On Top Of The World” by England United charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1953, “Tell Me A Story” by Jimmy Boyd With Frankie Laine charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Patti Page charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 9 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 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say” by Elvis Presley And The Jordanaires charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Liv Maessen charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Boom Sha-La-La Lo” by Hans Poulsen charted at number 5 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 1970, “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard And Misty Morgan charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Old Man Emu” by John Williamson charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1981, “Freedom Of Choice / Devo Live (EP)” by Devo charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Who Can It Be Now? / Anyone For Tennis?” by Men At Work charted at number 4 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 19 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 65 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Oldest Swinger In Town / The Jogger's Song” by Fred Wedlock charted at number 70 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Do) The Hucklebuck / Telephone Baby” by Coast To Coast charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash / Football Fight” by Queen charted at number 86 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang / Decline Of The West” by Heaven 17 / British Electric Foundation charted at number 89 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy” by Shona Laing charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Do The Bus Stop (Stop And Go Remix)” by The Fatback Band charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 4 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, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy” by Shona Laing charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Donde esta la pollo (Kentucky Freud Chicken)” by Headless Chickens charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 23 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 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 24 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Space Invaders” by Hit 'N' Hide charted at number 26 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 45 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 51 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 30 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 59 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

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

In 1981, “If You Want To Be Happy” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Titanic” by Falco charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 30 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 36 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 21 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 53 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 70 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

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

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

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Can Can” by Bad Manners charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Crazy Accordion” by De Kermisklanten charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis” by Kirsty MacColl charted at number 35 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 47 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 92 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “57 Channels (And Nothin' On)” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 48 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 65 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 49 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 29 on the France Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 68 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Daddy DJ” by Crazy Frog charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 15 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 100 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “I Put A Spell On You” by Annie Lennox charted at number 115 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 127 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 198 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

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

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

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

In 1981, “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Starsound (Stars On 45) charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Space Invaders” by Hit 'N' Hide charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Three Lions '98” by David Baddiel And Frank Skinner With The Lightning Seeds charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 14 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 31 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

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

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 44 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of Queenston Heights” by Mike Darrow And The Chums charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “M.T.A.” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Dang Me” by Roger Miller charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Summertime Blues” by The Who charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sugar, Sugar” by Wilson Pickett charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “America, Communicate With Me” by Ray Stevens charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Pufnstuf” by From "Pufnstuf", A Sid And Marty Krofft Production (Decca) charted at number 89 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Vanna Pick Me A Letter” by Dr. Dave charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 68 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 81 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “57 Channels (And Nothin' On)” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 36 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, “Vanna Pick Me A Letter” by Dr. Dave charted at number 27 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 68 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 71 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 81 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “57 Channels (And Nothin' On)” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 30 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “The Sweater” by Meryn Cadell charted at number 46 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 89 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 6 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin' Daddies charted at number 13 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 90 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 92 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

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

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 15 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 6 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 95 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 1, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Thu Aug the 1 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 214 of the year
Serialnumber = 45493
Julian date = 2460512 O.S.= 7 - 19 - 2024

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Saint Alphonsus Liguori Feast Day
[Benin/Dahomey] Independence Day (1960)
[Botswana] August Holiday
[China PR] Army Day
[Dahomey/Benin] Independence Day (1960)
[Dominica] Queen's Birthday
[Ghana] Homowo
[Guyana] Commonwealth Day
[Hawaii] Aukake
[Iran] 12th Imam's Birthday
[Nicaragua] Fiesta Day
[Scotland] Lammas Day, term day
[Sweden] Per name day in Sweden
[Switzerland] Day of Anniversary of Founding of Swiss Confederation (1291)
[Trinidad & Tobago, St Lucia] Emancipation Day/Caribbean Day
[USA] Sports Day-good sportsmanship
[USA] National Raspberry Cream Pie Day
[World] Breast Feeding Day (UNICEF/WHO)
[Zaire] Parents Day
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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.
Astrological sign: Virgo: The Virgin (8-23 thru 9-22); Symbol: The Virgin. Ruling Planet: Mercury. Element: Earth. Traits: Analytical, discriminating, modest, neat. Body part associated with this sign: The belly. Occupations: Editor, medicine, chemistry, research, accounting.
Flowers: gladiolus and poppy
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