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🎭Joanna Cassidy -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.8/2/1945 or 8/2/1944 N.S.
TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: RN:Joanna Virginia Caskey
TV Shows: Shields & Yarnell, Rollergirls, 240-Robert, Family Tree, Codename:Foxfire, Buffalo Bill (as Jo Jo White), Odd Mom Out (as Candace)
Movie Titles: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Chain Reaction, Blade Runner, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

✍🎭🎮🎵Kim Strauss -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.8/2/1968 or 8/2/1946 N.S. or 8/2/1953 N.S.
Author (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Hypnotist (m), Video Game Voice Actor, Songwriter, Singer
TV Shows: Naruto, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Young & The Restless, Babylon 5
Movie Titles: Million Dollar Baby
Video Games: Bleach (series), Blue Dragon (series), Ace Combat (series), Grand Theft Auto V, Tales of Symphonia (series)

🎭🎵Butch Patrick -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1953
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: RN:Patrick Allan Lilley
Misc: b. 1954?; (AP says Aug 2)
Song Titles: What Ever Happened To Eddie?
TV Shows: The Real McCoys (as Greg Howard), The Munsters (as Edward Wolfgang "Eddie" Munster), Lidsville

🎭Tim Dunigan -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1955
Actor
TV Shows: The A-Team, Mr. Smith, Wizards & Warriors, Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (as Captain Jonathan Power)
Movie Titles: Captain Power: The Beginning

🎭🏆Victoria Jackson -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1959
Actress, Comedienne, Gymnast
Misc: some say b. Aug 3
TV Shows: The 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour, Half Nelson (as Annie), Saturday Night Live
Movie Titles: Casual Sex?, Family Business, UHF

🎭Cynthia Stevenson -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1962
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess
Names/Places: b. in Oakland, CA
TV Shows: Cheers, My Talk Show, Bob (as Trisha McKay), Hope & Gloria (as Hope Davidson), Oh Baby (as Tracy)
Movie Titles: Case 39, The Player, Forget Paris, Home for the Holidays, Happiness, Air Bud: Golden Receiver

🎭Melanie Hutsell -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1968
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Movie Titles: Grown Ups 2, Can't Stop Dancing, Bridesmaids

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✍🎭Kevin (Actor) Smith -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1970
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Comic Book Men (producer)
Movie Titles: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Dogma, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Clerks

🎭Donna Air -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1979 N.S.
Actress, English
Movie Titles: The Counselor, The Mummy Returns, Stir Crazy

🎭Jason Gray -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1985 N.S.
Comedian

🎭Hallie Kate Eisenberg -- is 32 in the year 2024 and 33 in the year 2025; b.8/2/1992
Actress
Movie Titles: The Inside, Bicentennial Man, Paulie, How to Eat Fried Worms

⚛🎭Bob Burns -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1890 d.2/2/1956 (65)
Inventor (m), Movie Actor, Comedian
Misc: the Bazooka

💰🎭Jack Leonard Warner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1892 d.9/9/1978 (86)
Businessperson, Film Executive (m), Canadian
Misc: He was co-founder with his brother Harry of Warner Brothers Pictures Inc.

🎭Nehemiah Persoff -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1919 N.S. d.4/5/2022 N.S. (102)
Actor
Names/Places: b. in Jerusalem, Palestine (now Israel)
Movie Titles: An American Tail, Twins, Some Like It Hot, Al Capone, Yentl

✍🎭Bill Scott -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1920 d.11/29/1985 (65)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: The Bullwinkle Show (voices of Bullwinkle J. Moose, Dudley Doright, & Mr. Peabody)

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⛪🎭Carroll O'Connor -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1924 d.6/21/2001 (76)
Hall of Famer, Roman Catholic, TV Actor, TV Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City; 2x Nancy Fields' hubby
Misc: Some say b. in 1925; auditioned for the Skipper part on Gilligan's Island
TV Shows: All in the Family (as Archie Bunker), Archie Bunker's Place (as Archie Bunker), In the Heat of the Night (as Chief Bill Gillespie), Party Of Five (as Jacob Gordan)

🎭Reg Gorman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1932 N.S. d.8/5/2021 N.S. (89)
Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Australian
TV Shows: The Sullivans (as Jack Fletcher), Fergus McPhail

🎵Mojo Nixon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/2/1957 N.S. d.2/7/2024 N.S. (66)
Novelty Singer
Names/Places: RN: Neill Kirby McMillian Jr.
Song Titles: Elvis is Everywhere, Martha's Muffin, Don Henley Must Die

⚛Alexander Graham Bell -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/3/1847 d.8/2/1922 (75)
Hall of Famer, Inventor (m), Scottish
Names/Places: b. in Edinburgh
Misc: inventor of the telephone

🎭Totie Fields -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/7/1930 d.8/2/1978 (48)
Comedienne
Names/Places: RN:Sophie Feldman
Misc: some say b. 1931

🎭Frank Faylen -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/8/1905 d.8/2/1985 (79)
TV/Movie Actor, Vaudevillan
TV Shows: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (as Herbert T. Gillis)

✍William S. Burroughs -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/5/1914 d.8/2/1997 (83)
Novelist
Misc: Beat Generation Author (Naked Lunch), alternative music fan; the stone-faced godfather of the "Beat generation"
Book Titles: Naked Lunch

✍🎭🎵Shari Lewis -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1933 d.8/2/1998 (65)
Children's Author (m), TV/Stage Actress, Comedienne, TV Hostess, Puppet Actress, Ventriloquist, Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:Hurwitz
Misc: with Lamb Chop; Howard Stern hated puppet shows like hers; some say b. 1934.

🎭Terence Bayler -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/24/1930 N.S. d.8/2/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, New Zealand
Movie Titles: Monty Python's Life of Brian, Harry Potter (series), The Remains of the Day

Related Events on This Date

In 1889, San Francisco, California is invaded by millions of crickets.

In 1916, 08 x 02 = 16

In 1932, Stella Walsh won the womenʹs 100-m dash at Los Angeles Olympics; 50 years later it was discovered “she” was a MAN!

In 1934, Adolf Hitler declared himself Fuehrer on the death of President Hindenberg. Spike Jones, ten years later, heiled “PLLLL” right in Der Fehrerʹs Face!

In 1934, William Franks twirled an indian club overhead 17,280 times in one hour.

In 1938, Bright yellow baseballs designed by Frederick Rah, who believes the visibility of the dandelion-hue sphere will help players avoid getting hit by a pitch, are used in the first game of a doubleheader. The one-game experiment draws mixed reactions, and the Dodgers complete their sweep of the twin bill from the Cardinals, 6-2 and 9-3, using the traditional white ball in the nightcap.

In 1954, “The RCA Victor Show Starring Dennis Day”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.

In 1958, DICK CLARKʹS SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW Guests: JIMMY BOWEN, BUDDY KNOX, LES PAUL and MARY FORD, OLYMPICS (“WESTERN MOVIES”)

In 1958, HOT NEW MOVIE “THE FLY” (Vincent Price, Al Hedison -who later became famous as David Hedison). Help me! Help me!

In 1958, Johnny Cashʹs contract with Sun Records expired. He switched labels to Columbia and stayed with them for 28 years.

In 1964, 08 ^ 02 = 64

In 1969, R.C., “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens peaked at #27 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, R.C., “On Campus” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, R.C., “Quentinʹs Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue”, by Johnny Cash entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1972, “Sylviaʹs Mother” single by Doctor Hook was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, A champagne-cork-popping record was set by Gary P. Mahan when he popped the cork 103 feet.

In 1975, “Keep On Truckin'”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1979, “Gilda Radner: Live From New York” opens on Broadway, featuring some of Radnerʹs more famous characters — Lisa Loopner, Emily Litella, and Roseanne Roseannadanna, as well as the classic childrenʹs tune “Letʹs Talk Dirty To The Animals,” which got plenty of airplay from The Doctor Demento radio show, with the bleeps.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “Real People”. Other Articles: Wild Wild West

In 1983, ABC imports the British sitcom “The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin,” chopping the title down to “Reggie.” The tale of an ice cream factory executive dealing with a mid-life crisis by working his Walter Mittyesque imagination fails to catch on, despite a stellar cast that includes Richard Mulligan, Timothy Busfield, Jean Smart, Barbara Barrie, Chip Zien, and Timothy Stack.

In 1984, Charles Schultz' award-winning comic strip was picked up by the “Daily Times” in Portsmouth, Ohio. With the addition of that paper, “Peanuts”, featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Pigpen, Linus, Peppermint Pattie, Woodstock and the gang, became the first comic strip to appear in 2,000 newspapers.

In 1985, “Lifeʹs Most Embarrasing Moments”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1985, “People Do The Craziest Things”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1987, The 50-year-old Walt Disney movie classic, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, was rereleased. The film was the most popular animated film in motion picture history. It grossed almost $20 million in its first two weeks of rerelease.

In 1988, “MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour” TV Comedy debut.

In 1989, “Parenthood” starring Steve Martin, Dianne Wiest, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Jason Robards Jr., Mary Steenburgen, Martha Plimpton and Keanu Reeves opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1990, In the first act of the Persian Gulf War, Iraqʹs powerful army troops and tanks led by Saddam Hussein invaded and seized control of oil-rich neighboring Kuwait in the first act of the Persian Gulf War before dawn, seizing control of the oil-rich emirate. President Bush condemned the incursion as an act of “naked aggression” and responded by sending troops to Saudi Arabia to begin Operation Desert Shield. The Iraqis were later driven out in Operation Desert Storm beginning the following January 16.

In 1991, “Midnight Caller”, TV General Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1993, “Iʹm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” single by The Proclaimers was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1995, On “Days Of Our Lives,” mystery woman “Gina,” a woman identical to the “dead” Hope Williams Brady, has at long last opened a puzzle box containing a letter that Hope wrote to husband Bo on their wedding day. “Gina” suddenly remembers writing it, and Bo finally accepts that “Gina” is Hope, the woman he saw die five years earlier, who fell into a giant vat of green acid.

In 1995, “Sister Sister”, TV Comedy, moved to WB.

In 1996, “Precious Memories” album by Andy Griffith was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1997, On the cover of TV Guide: “Buffy The Vampire Slayer OR Nascarʹs Jeff Gordon”. Other Articles: Jeff Gordon, Garth, Bill Bellamy

In 1997, “Frasier” star Kelsey Grammer has tied the knot for the third time, this time, to model Camille Donatacci at a private ceremony in Malibu.

In 1998, Puppeteer Shari Lewis died of uterine cancer in Los Angeles. She was 65. Her best known puppets were Lamb Chop and Charlie Horse.

In 1999, “Running With Scissors” album by “Weird Al” Yankovic was certified Gold in the U.S.A. by the RIAA

In 2000, A unidentified woman surprised “Today” show viewers — and host Katie Couric — by opening her shirt and baring her breasts on the air. The flasher struck at about 8:30 a.m. as a camera panned a crowd of tourists and passers-by gathered outside the showʹs Rockefeller Center studio. “Today” quickly cut to Couric at the Republican convention in Philadelphia, where she had been watching on a monitor. She appeared slightly rattled, but didnʹt mention the stunt. Only East Coast viewers, where the show is broadcast live, caught the act.

In 2003, Cyborg quits the “Teen Titans” after a fight with Robin when their teamwork fails to thwart Cinderblock.

In 2006, Five days after being pulled over by police, actor-director Mel Gibson was charged with misdemeanor drunken driving, having an elevated blood-alcohol level and having an open container of liquor in his car. (Gibson later pleaded no contest to drunken driving under a deal in which he received three yearsʹ probation, paid a fine and agreed to attend alcohol rehabilitation classes.)

In 2016, 08 x 02 = 16

In 2023, The movie “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2064, 08 ^ 02 = 64

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1978, "The Magic of Lassie" was released by International Picture Show Company / Lassie Productions; Don Chaffey (director); Jean Holloway, Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman (screenplay); James Stewart, Stephanie Zimbalist, Pernell Roberts, Michael Sharrett, Mickey Rooney, Alice Faye, Gene Evans, Mike Mazurki, Lane Davies, James V. Reynolds, Rayford Barnes, Buck Young, Robert Lussier, Bob Cashell, Carl Nielsen; Musical, Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "Fright Night" was released by Columbia Pictures; Tom Holland (director/screenplay); Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, Stephen Geoffreys, Jonathan Stark, Dorothy Fielding, Art J. Evans, Stewart Stern, Ernie Holmes, Nick Savage, Heidi Sorenson; Horror; Live Action

In 1985, "Sesame Street Presents Follow That Bird" was released by Warner Bros. /Sesame Workshop Formerly CTW /The Jim Henson Company Formerly Henson Associates; Ken Kwapis (director); Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss (screenplay); Caroll Spinney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Kathryn Mullen, Pam Arciero, Martin P. Robinson, Sally Kellerman, Laraine Newman, Brian Hohlfeld, Cathy Silvers, Eddie Deezen, Tim Gosley, Noel MacNeal, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Linda Bove, Emilio Delgado, Sonia Manzano, Alaina Reed Hall, Loretta Long, Kermit Love, Joe Flaherty, Dave Thomas, Alyson Court, Waylon Jennings, Sandra Bernhard, Chevy Chase, John Candy, Paul Bartel; Musical, Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Weird Science" was released by Universal Pictures; John Hughes (director/screenplay); Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Rusler, Suzanne Snyder, Judie Aronson, Vernon Wells, Britt Leach, Ivor Barry, Pamela Gordon, Michael Berryman, John Kapelos, D'Mitch Davis, Jill Whitlow, Wally Ward, Renee Props; Teen, Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1989, "Parenthood" was released by Universal Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Ron Howard (director); Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel (screenplay); Steve Martin, Tom Hulce, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Harley Jane Kozak, Eileen Ryan, Joaquin Phoenix, Helen Shaw, Jasen Fisher, Paul Linke, Alisan Porter, Ivyann Schwann, Zachary La Voy, Alex Burrall, Charmin Lee, Dennis Dugan, Max Elliott Slade; Comedy Drama; Live Action

In 1991, "Body Parts" was released by Paramount Pictures; Eric Red (director/screenplay); Norman Snider (screenplay); Jeff Fahey, Kim Delaney, Brad Dourif, Zakes Mokae, Lindsay Duncan, Paul Ben-Victor, Peter Murnik, John Walsh, Nathaniel Moreau, Peter MacNeill, Arlene Duncan, Lindsay G. Merrithew, Andy Humphrey, Sarah Campbell, James Kidnie; Horror, Thriller; Live Action

In 1991, "Doc Hollywood" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Michael Caton-Jones (director); Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Daniel Pyne (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner, Woody Harrelson, Bridget Fonda, Barnard Hughes, David Ogden Stiers, Frances Sternhagen, Roberts Blossom, Eyde Byrde, Mel Winkler, George Hamilton; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Rover Dangerfield" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; James L. George, Bob Seeley (director); Rodney Dangerfield (screenplay); Rodney Dangerfield, Ronnie Schell, Susan Boyd, Shawn Southwick, Sal Landi, Ned Luke, Bert Kramer, Robert Pine, Dana Hill, Eddie Barth, Dennis Blair, Don Stewart, Gregg Berger, Paxton Whitehead, Chris Collins, Bernard Erhard, Danny Mann, Robert Bergen, Tress MacNeille, Louise Chamis, Bill Farmer, Barbara Goodson, Patricia Parris, Ron Taylor, Lara Cody, Owen Bush, Mary Kay Bergman, Mel Blanc, Burton Sharp, Ross Taylor, Tom Williams, Ralph Monaco, Michael Sheehan, Kenneth White; Comedy, Musical; Animation

In 1996, "Emma" was released by Miramax Films; Douglas McGrath (director/screenplay); Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor, Jeremy Northam, Greta Scacchi, Juliet Stevenson, Polly Walker, Sophie Thompson, James Cosmo, Denys Hawthorne, Phyllida Law, Kathleen Byron, Karen Westwood, Edward Woodall, Brian Capron, Angela Down, John Franklyn-Robbins, Ruth Jones; Period, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Matilda" was released by TriStar Pictures / Jersey Films; Danny DeVito (director); Nicholas Kazan, Robin Swicord (screenplay); Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Brian Levinson, Jean Speegle Howard, R.D. Robb, Goliath Gregory, Kiami Davael, Leor Livneh Hackel, Jacqueline Steiger, Jimmy Karz, Michael Valentine, Liam Kearns, Mark Watson, Kira Spencer Hesser, Marion Dugan, Rachel Snow, Christel Khalil, Sabrina Bryan, Jon Lovitz; Comedy, Fantasy, Family; Live Action

In 1996, "Phat Beach" was released by LIVE Entertainment / Orion Pictures; Doug Ellin (director); Ben Morris, Brian E. O'Neal, Cleveland O'Neal III, Doug Ellin (screenplay); Jermaine Hopkins, Brian Hooks, Gregg Vance, Claudia Kaleem, Coolio, Eric Fleeks, Alma Collins, Candice Merideth, Jennifer Lucienne, Sabrina De Pina, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat" was released by Paramount Pictures / MTV Films / Runteldat Entertainment; David Raynr (director); Martin Lawrence (screenplay); Martin Lawrence; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "The Master of Disguise" was released by Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios; Perry Andelin Blake (director); Dana Carvey, Harris Goldberg (screenplay); Dana Carvey, Jennifer Esposito, Harold Gould, James Brolin, Brent Spiner, Edie McClurg, Maria Canals Barrera, Michael Bailey Smith, Kenan Thompson, Jay Johnston, Mitch Silpa, Virginia Hawkins, Jessica Simpson, Jonathan Loughran, Ted Rooney, Erick Avari, Michael DeLuise, Larry Cedar, Vincent Castellanos, Kevin Nealon, Chao-Li Chi, Michael Johnson, Bo Derek, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse, Naya Rivera, Leland Crooke, Paula Abdul, Lisa Foiles, Shane Lyons, Kyle Sullivan, Jesse Ventura, Vincent Riverside, Austin Wolff, Mark Devine, Mark Ginther, Carrick O'Quinn, John Tenn, Gabriel Pimental, Andy Morrow, Julius Ritter, Dane Morris; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Tadpole" was released by Miramax Films; Gary Winick (director); Heather McGowan, Niels Mueller (screenplay); Sigourney Weaver, John Ritter, Bebe Neuwirth, Aaron Stanford, Robert Iler, Kate Mara, Adam LeFevre, Ron Rifkin, Peter Appel, Alicia Van Couvering, Paul Bulter, Hope Chernov, John Feltch; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)” by Red Ingle, Jo Stafford And The Natural Seven charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina)” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Willie And The Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “No Chemise, Please” by Gerry Granahan charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Bird On My Head” by David Seville charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Delicious!” by Jim Backus And Friend charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor” by Joe South charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Got A Match” by The Daddy-O's charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Op” by The Honeycones charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Flip Top Box” by Dickey Doo And The Don'ts charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Got A Match” by Frank Gallop charted at number 97 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 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Quentin's Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Moonflight” by Vik Venus charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “On Campus” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Big Bruce” by Steve Greenberg charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “ESPN Presents The Jock Jam” by Various Artists charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley charted at number 32 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 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Word Crimes” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by Don Lang And His Frantic Five charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Frozen Orange Juice” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 32 on the U.K. 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 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 4 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, “Get In The Swing” by Sparks charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Pudding Bertha” by The Goodies charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Circus' (Computer Game)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “C30 C60 C90 Go” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whole Lotta Rosie” by AC/DC charted at number 54 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 71 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 29 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 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Computer Love” by Zapp And Roger charted at number 78 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image charted at number 81 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “My Adidas” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 89 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Fast Food Song” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Take Your Shoes Off” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 79 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 93 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 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!” by Tegan And Sara Featuring The Lonely Island charted at number 100 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 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Answer To A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Lollipop” by The Chordettes charted at number 19 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, “Frozen Orange Juice” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “La La” by The Flying Circus charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty / Sunshine” by Ray Stevens charted at number 5 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 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Newcastle Song / Ventriloquist Love” by Bob Hudson charted at number 68 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends? / In Mazatlan” by War charted at number 97 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 4 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 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 16 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 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders / A Menacing Glow In The Sky” by Player [1] charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster / 6060-842” by The B-52's charted at number 54 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “An Englishman In New York (Strange Apparatus) / Silent Running” by Godley And Creme charted at number 79 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 80 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's 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 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 28 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 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Am Australian” by Judith Durham, Russell Hitchcock And Mandawuy Yunupingu charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 24 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 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Monkey Chop” by Dan-I charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders” by Player [1] charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Planet Claire” by The B-52's charted at number 47 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 26 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 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “The Distant Future EP” by Flight Of The Conchords charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 39 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 27 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 4 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 32 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville or Jimmy Lloyd charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Lollipop” by The Chordettes or The Mudlarks charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 6 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 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Elephant Song” by Kamahl charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn' (Live)” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Drunken Sailor” by Babe charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Do-Re-Mi” by Sandy [NL] charted at number 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 39 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 49 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 76 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Kung Fu Fighting” by DJ Nicky Featuring Derenzo charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 76 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 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 7 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 33 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 146 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 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 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, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 11 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 18 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2008, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 94 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 72 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 1 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, “Moonflight” by Vik Venus charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 55 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 65 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “On The Good Ship Lollipop” by Tiny Tim charted at number 87 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's charted at number 55 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Nyet, Nyet Soviet (Soviet Jewellery)” by B.B. Gabor charted at number 74 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 10 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, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 12 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Get In The Car” by Moxy Früvous charted at number 87 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 14 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2003, “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 10 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 2, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Aug the 2 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 215 of the year
Serialnumber = 45494
Julian date = 2460513 O.S.= 7 - 20 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

[Australia] Picnic Day
[Costa Rica] Virgin of Angels Feast
[Grenada] Emancipation Day
[Lesotho] National Tree Planting Day (Arbor Day)
[Malawi] Bank Holiday
[Sweden] Karin name day
[USA] Declaration of Independence Signing Day (1776)
Gambling Is Dangerous Day
International Clown Week (Day 2)
Simply Your Life Week (Day 2)
Touch of Class Day (Myrna Loy b. 1905)

Reminders

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
Gems: sardonyx and peridot
Full Moon: Sturgeon Moon and Barley Moon?
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
Hurricane Season Months in the West (June 1-Oct 31)
American Artists Appreciation Month
Architecture Month
Breastfeeding Month
Fall of Empires Month
Foot Health Month
National Canning Month
National Catfish Month
National Golf Month
National HAIRitage Month
National Parks Month
National Sandwich Month
National Water Quality Month
Psychic Month
Romance Awareness Month
Science, Medicine and Technology Books Month
Dog Days of Summer (thru 8-15)
[Sweden] Karin name day