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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for August 11

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭Ian McDiarmid -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1944
Actor, Director (m), Scottish
Misc: stage: Hamlet, Measure for Measure, Macbeth
Movie Titles: Star Wars (series as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious)

✍🎭Duncan Preston -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1946 N.S.
Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian, Director (m), English
Misc: known for his work with Victoria Wood
TV Shows: Surgical Spirit, Emmerdale, Victoria Wood As Seen on TV, Dinnerladies

🎵🎸Bob Mothersbaugh -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1952
New Wave Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Devo

🎭Sanford Jensen -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1953
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1992
TV Shows: I Married Dora, Foley Square
Movie Titles: Scrooged, Jagged Edge,

🎭🏆🥊Hollywood Hogan -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1953 N.S.
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Terry Gene Bollea; formerly Hulk Hogan
Misc: WWF Wrestling Champ 1984-89
TV Shows: Thunder in Paradise (as R.J. "Hurricane" Spencer)

🎵🎸Richie Ramone -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1957
Punk Rock Drummer
Names/Places: RLN:Reinhardt
Group Names: The Ramones

🎭Duane Martin -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1965
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: All of Us (as Robert James Sr.)
Movie Titles: Above the Rim, Any Given Sunday, White Men Can't Jump

🎭Joe Rogan -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1967 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Producer (m)
Misc: Podcaster
TV Shows: Newsradio (as Joe Garrelli), Fear Factor (host)

🎭Affion Crockett -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1974 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: In The Flow
Movie Titles: Dance Flick, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Pixels, Soul Men

🎭🎮Roger Craig Smith -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1975 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
Misc: far too many voice acting credits to list
TV Shows: House Crashers, Bath Crashers, Sonic Boom, Avengers Assemble (as Captain America), Regular Show
Movie Titles: Wreck-It Ralph, Project Sonic
Video Games: Star Wars (series), Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Lego Marvel's Adventures, Sonic Boom (series), Assassin's Creed, Sonic the Hedgehog, Resident Evil, Batman (series)

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🎭🎮Will Friedle -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1976
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Boy Meets World (as Eric Matthews, also on Girl Meets World), Kim Possible (as Ron Stoppable), Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Batman Beyond (as Terry McGinnis / Batman)
Video Games: Kingdom Hearts (series), Chicken Little, Teen Titans, Rogue Galaxy

🎭🎮Tabitha Saint Germain -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1976 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, American, Canadian
Names/Places: aka Paulina Gillis
Misc: far too many voice acting credits to note
TV Shows: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Nerds and Monsters, Jimmy Two-Shoes, Litlest Pet Shop, Martha Speaks, Kate and Mim-Mim, LoliRock, Captain Flamingo
Video Games: My Little Pony, Dynasty Warriors (series), Crash (series), Devil Kings (series)

🎭Chris Hemsworth -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1983 N.S.
Actor, Australian
Movie Titles: The Hunger Games (series), Snow White and the Huntsman, Red Dawn, The Cabin in the Woods, Vacation, In the Heart of the Sea, Ghostbusters (2016), Thor (series), Rush, Tron, The Avengers

🎭🎮Alyson Stoner -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.8/11/1993 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Dancer (m), Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (as Max), Phineas and Ferb (as Isabella)
Movie Titles: Camp Rock, Cheaper by the Dozen, Step Up (series)
Video Games: Kingdom Hearts (series)

David R. Atchison -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/11/1807 d.1/26/1886 (78)
President (m)
Misc: was 11-1/2th U.S. President for one day on 3-4-1849

🎭🎵Joseph M. "Joe" Weber -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/11/1867 N.S. d.5/10/1942 N.S. (74)
Stage Actor, Comedian, Singer
Misc: of Weber & (Lewis) Fields

🎭Helen Broderick -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/11/1891 d.9/25/1959 (68)
Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: Broderick Crawford's mom
Misc: the first Ziegfeld Follies star

🎨📰Vaughn Shoemaker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/11/1902 d.8/18/1991 (89)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Editor (m)
Misc: John Q. Public creator

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🎨Dik Browne -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/11/1917 d.6/4/1989 (71)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Book Titles: Hi & Lois, Hagar the Horrible

🎭Paul Soles -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/11/1930 N.S. d.5/26/2021 N.S. (90)
Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian, Personality, Canadian
TV Shows: The Wonderful Stories of Professor Kitzel, The Marvel Super Heroes, Spider-Man, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (as Hermey)

🎭Clara Peller -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/4/1903 d.8/11/1987 (84)
Actress
Misc: The Where's-The-Beef Lady for Wendy's

🎭🎵Wee Bonnie Baker -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/1/1917 d.8/11/1990 (73)
Actress, Singer, Jazz-Pop Performer
Names/Places: aka Bonnie Baker; RN:Evelyn Nelson
Misc: Had the unusual distinction of singing a love duet with 'Porky Pig' when she recorded "That's All Folks!" with Mel Blanc, for Capitol Records.

🎭Peter Cushing -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/26/1913 d.8/11/1994 (81)
TV/Movie Actor, English
Names/Places: b. in Surrey
TV Shows: Doctor Who (the Doctor)
Movie Titles: Baron Frankenstein, Dracula, Star Wars

🎭🎵Phil Harris -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/24/1904 d.8/11/1995 (91)
Movie Actor, TV/Radio Actor, Comedian, Singer, Musician, Drummer, Bandleader
Names/Places: b. in Linton, IN; Alice Faye's husband
Misc: Jack Benny radio show sidekick; not born 1903 or 1906
Group Names: The Thing, Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette), The Preacher and the Bear
Movie Titles: The Jungle Book (as Baloo the Bear)

🎭Bill Rafferty -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/17/1944 d.8/11/2012 (68)
Comedian, TV Host, Game Show Host
TV Shows: Laugh-In '77, Real People (roving reporter), Card Sharks (host), Blockbusters (host)

🎭🎵Robin Williams -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/21/1951 d.8/11/2014 (63)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, Illinois
TV Shows: Richard Pryor Show, New Laugh In, Mork & Mindy (as Mork the Orkian), The Crazy Ones
Movie Titles: Popeye, World According to Garp, Moscow on the Hudson, Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poet's Society, Hook (as Peter Pan), Fisher King, Aladdin (as big blue Genie: Jafar), Toys, Mrs. Doubtfire, Nine Months, Jumanji, Birdcage, Jack, Hamlet, Flubber, Fathers' Day, Good Will Hunting, Deconstructing Harry, Patch Adams, What Dreams May Come, Jakob the Liar, Bicentennial Man, Insomnia, One Hour Photo, The Final Cut, Robots, RV, Man of the Year, Happy Feet, License to Wed

Related Events on This Date

In 1906, The Talking Picture was patented by Eugene Lauste.

In 1914, Animation was patented by John Randolph Wray.

In 1918, “Mickey”, Mabel Normandʹs first feature-length comedy, wad released. It was the first time prerelease publicity was tied to a song, “Mickey.”

In 1934, The Mickey Mouse film, “Orphanʹs Benefit” is released. Donald Duck also appears. (Goofy is named)

In 1939, The Donald Duck film, “Donaldʹs Penguin” is released.

In 1942, At Cleveland Stadium, a quirky rule results in a doubleheaderʹs first game suspension due to darkness but allows the Tigers to beat the Indians in the nightcap, 3-2. The umpires halted the scoreless opener in the 14th inning because the major league edict states games started in daylight can not finish under artificial lights, with the rule not applying to the second game of the twin bill because the contest started after the sun went down.

In 1948, Cartoon Teletales (TV Childrens) first went on the air.

In 1948, “ABC News” debut with its first newscast. It was the last of the big three networks to launch a nightly newscast. The anchors are H.R. Baukhage and Jim Gibbons.

In 1950, The Pluto film, “Food for Feudin'” is released. Chip ʹnʹ Dale also appear.

In 1951, “Thatʹs My Boy” Makes The Pop Chart by Stan Freberg; will peak at #30.

In 1956, “The Flying Saucer”, by Buchanan and Goodman entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1958, “Bird Dog”, by Everly Brothers entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1962, Beach Boys released “Surfin' Safari”.

In 1962, R.C., “Ben Crazy” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #44 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, R.C., “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it was parodied in 1984 into “Breaking Up Is Hard On You (a/k/a Donʹt Take Ma Bell Away From Me)” by the American Comedy Network.

In 1962, R.C., “Callin' Doctor Casey” by John D. Loudermilk peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, The Kingston Trio were the mystery guests on the game show “Whatʹs My Line?”

In 1965, TVʹS SHINDIG Guests include SONNY BONO (“LAUGH AT ME”)

In 1966, “Lil' Red Riding Hood” single by Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1967, ABC broadcast Dark Shadows in black and while for the final time. The episode was actually the first one taped in color but ABC aired it in black and white (a Friday episode). Having fainted at the sight of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid), Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) began to remember what happened to her. Before she could reveal Barnabas' vampiric activity, she was placed under a hypnotic spell by Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall).

In 1972, It was declared “Cheech and Chong Day” in San Antonio, Texas, by the mayor. Their album “Big Bambu” was near the top of the U.S. album chart. The cityʹs mayor learns of the comic duoʹs pledge to donate a free concert to the winners of a local high schoolʹs voter-registration contest.

In 1973, George Lucasʹs “American Graffiti” motion picture set in the late summer of 1962 and featuring a soundtrack of 50s rock ʹn roll classics was officially released (it had a preview in June). It starred a whole bunch of actors who would later get jobs on TV and do more movie work; it featured Ron Howard who later went on to Happy Days and then directing many critically acclaimed movies, Richard Dreyfuss who was made a star, Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins (later Dynasty), Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley), Harrison Ford (Star Wars, Indiana Jones), Suzanne Somers (Threeʹs Company, Step By Step), Paul LeMat, Joe Spano, Mackenzie Phillips (One Day At A Time), Debralee Scott (Welcome Back Kotter), Susan Richardson (Eight Is Enough) and “Wolfman Jack” (Midnight Special).

In 1973, R.C., “Lord, Mr. Ford” by Jerry Reed peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and The Cryptkickers reentered the chart and peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, R.C., “Uneasy Rider” by Charlie Daniels peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, COVER OF PEOPLE SONNY BONO (and the quote “Cher always calls me when sheʹs in trouble”)

In 1984, During a voice test for a paid political radio address, President Reagan made a comment in jest, “My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you today that Iʹve just signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes”. The comments are broadcast, causing an international uproar. Reagan didnʹt realize that his microphone was on as he said that famous joke.

In 1984, R.C., “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, “Foulups, Bleeps,& Blunders”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1987, A sad day in monologue history as Clara “Whereʹs the Beef?” Peller dies. Clara Peller, the elderly woman in the “Whereʹs the beef?” commercials for Wendyʹs, was 86.

In 1988, 08 x 11 = 88

In 1990, NBC burns off its last episode of the “Ferris Bueller” sitcom, with our hero and sidekick Cameron trying to finish a class paper.

In 1991, Most Tap Dancers Performing Together: 5,622 people.

In 1991, “Doug”, “Ren and Stimpy Show”, and “Rugrats”, TV Cartoon Shows, debut on the Nickelodeon cable channel, launching the networkʹs first Snick original programming prime-time block.

In 1995, “Macarena” single by Los Del Rio was released

In 1998, On Guiding Light, Dolly the clone died in Reva's (Kim Zimmer) arms. Was this related to the real life event of the cloning of Dolly the sheep?

In 1998, Sunrise, Florida, declared this day “Smashing Pumpkins Day.”

In 2014, Robin Williams, 63, a brilliant shape-shifter who could channel his frenetic energy into delightful comic characters like “Mrs. Doubtfire” or harness it into richly nuanced work like his Oscar-winning turn in “Good Will Hunting,” died in Tiburon, California, a suicide.

In 2022, Dave's Fun Stuff, San Diego Radio News, Megabirthdays, DFSX Radio, Eight is Enough, and David Tanny domains were shut down with a notice that the webmaster has retired after 27 years of webmastering. In May of 2023, Davesfunstuff returned, along with a davidtanny dot com mirroring davesfunstuff content.

In 2088, 08 x 11 = 88

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1978, "Girlfriends" was released by Warner Bros. / Cyclops Films; Claudia Weill (director); Vicki Polon (screenplay); Melanie Mayron, Anita Skinner, Eli Wallach, Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, Amy Wright, Viveca Lindfors, Mike Kellin, Roderick Cook, Kathryn Walker, Kristoffer Tabori, Jane Anderson, Tanya Berezin, Kenneth McMillan, Gina Rogak, Jean De Baer, Nancy Mette, Stacey Lomoe-Smith, Norma Mayron; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1989, "A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child" was released by New Line Cinema / Heron Communications; Stephen Hopkins (director); Leslie Bohem (screenplay); Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox, Danny Hassel, Kelly Jo Minter, Erika Anderson, Joe Seely, Beatrice Boepple, Whit Hertford, Nicholas Mele, Valorie Armstrong, Burr DeBenning, Clarence Felder, Michael Bailey Smith; Slasher; Live Action

In 1995, "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Tapestry Films / Trimark Pictures; Michael Gottlieb (director); Michael Part, Robert L. Levy (screenplay); Thomas Ian Nicholas, Joss Ackland, Art Malik, Paloma Baeza, Kate Winslet, Daniel Craig, David Tysallas Ratan, Ron Moody, Barry Stanton, Michael Mehlnan, Melanie Oettinger, Rebecca Denton, Michael Kelly, Louise Rosner, Paul Rosner, Bela Unger, Shane Rimmer, Tim Wickham, Daniel Bennett, Debora Weston, Vincent Marzello, Catherine Blake, J. P. Guerin; Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 2000, "Bless the Child" was released by Paramount Pictures / Icon Productions; Chuck Russell (director); Tom Rickman, Clifford Green, Ellen Green (screenplay); Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Angela Bettis, Rufus Sewell, Christina Ricci, Holliston Coleman, Michael Gaston, Lumi Cavazos, Ian Holm; Horror, Thriller; Live Action

In 2000, "Cecil B. Demented" was released by Artisan Entertainment; John Waters (director/screenplay); Melanie Griffith, Stephen Dorff, Alicia Witt, Adrian Grenier, Larry Gilliard Jr., Mink Stole, Ricki Lake, Patricia Hearst, Kevin Nealon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jack Noseworthy, Mike Shannon, Eric M. Barry, Zenzele Uzoma, Erika Lynn Rupli, Harriet Dodge, Channing Wilroy, Jeffrey Wei, Eric Roberts, Kevin Nealon, Roseanne Barr, John Waters; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "The Replacements" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Howard Deutch (director); Vince McKewin (screenplay); Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Orlando Jones, Jon Favreau, Rhys Ifans, Brett Cullen, Jack Warden, Troy Winbush, Michael Jace, Ace Yonamine, Faizon Love, Michael Taliferro, David Denman, Sarah Ann Morris, Caroline Keenan, Gailard Sartain, Art LaFleur, John Madden, Pat Summerall; Sports, Comedy; Live Action

In 2004, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Garry Marshall (director); Shonda Rhimes (screenplay); Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Héctor Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, John Rhys-Davies, Callum Blue, Chris Pine, Caroline Goodall, Tom Poston, Kim Thomson, Raven-Symoné, Larry Miller, Sean O'Bryan, Matthew Walker, Spencer Breslin, Elinor Donahue, Shea Curry, Scott Marshall, Abigail Breslin, Isabella Hofmann, Stan Lee, Kathleen Marshall, Joel McCrary, Anna A. White, Cassie Rowell, Erik Bragg; Comedy, Family;

In 2006, "Pulse" was released by The Weinstein Company / Dimension Films / Distant Horizons; Jim Sonzero (director); Wes Craven, Ray Wright (screenplay); Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder, Christina Milian, Rick Gonzalez, Zach Grenier, Samm Levine, Octavia Spencer, Ron Rifkin; Horror;

In 2011, "The Idiotmaker's Gravity Tour" was released by ConFluence-Film; Daniel Kremer (director); Daniel Kremer, William Cully Allen (writer); William Cully Allen, Glenn Walsh, K.J. Linhein, Pappu Rai, Peter Brunette, William McKeever, Julie Edelstein; Independent Comedy Drama;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1945, “Bell Bottom Trousers” by Tony Pastor And His Orchestra Featuring Ruth McCullough charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1945, “Bell Bottom Trousers” by Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians Featuring Jimmy Brown charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Come On-A My House” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Sweet Violets” by Dinah Shore charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Jezebel” by Frankie Laine charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Terry Gilkyson And The Weavers charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Come On-A My House” by Kay Starr charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Perry Como charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Cadets charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Ape Call” by Nervous Norvus charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Jayhawks charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Goodman charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Transfusion” by Nervous Norvus charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Old Philosopher” by Eddie Lawrence charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Gadabouts charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Ahab, The Arab” by Ray Stevens charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Stripper” by David Rose And His Orchestra charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Route 66 Theme” by Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Palisades Park” by Freddy Cannon charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Ben Crazy” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Callin' Doctor Casey” by John D. Loudermilk charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Surfin' Safari” by The Beach Boys charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Hully Gully Baby” by The Dovells charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Uneasy Rider” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Money” by Pink Floyd charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Lord, Mr. Ford” by Jerry Reed charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Jam On It” by Newcleus charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Cleanin' Up The Town” by Bus Boys charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Banned In The U.S.A.” by Luke Featuring 2 Live Crew charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Ticks” by Brad Paisley charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil Dicky) Featuring Chris Brown charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1956, “Experiments With Mice” by Johnny Dankworth And His Orchestra charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle's Blues” by The Goons charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Lost John / Stewball” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Rock Island Line / Heartbreak Hotel” by Stan Freberg And His Sniffle Group charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Right Said Fred” by Bernard Cribbins charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Palisades Park” by Freddy Cannon charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Ying Tong Song” by The Goons charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron” by Hot Shots charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Duke Of Earl” by Darts charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “D.J.” by David Bowie charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Death Disco” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Agadoo” by Black Lace charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Hole In My Shoe” by neil charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel And The Furious Five charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Banana Banana” by King Kurt charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Summer Holiday” by Kevin The Gerbil charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Don't Take My Coconuts” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts charted at number 86 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Thunderbirds Are Go!” by F.A.B. Featuring MC Parker charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Boss Of Me” by They Might Be Giants charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)” by The Wurzels charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Frontier Psychiatrist” by The Avalanches charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Spider Pig” by Hans Zimmer charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Simpsons Theme” by Green Day charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 97 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil Dicky) Featuring Chris Brown charted at number 80 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1951, “Aba Daba Honeymoon” by Debbie Reynolds And Carlton Carpenter charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Get Out Those Old Records” by Mary Martin And Her Son Larry (Hagman) charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Terry Gilkyson And The Weavers charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “I Taut I Taw A Puddy Cat” by Danny Kaye or Les Welch charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Rock Island Line” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Stripper” by David Rose And His Orchestra charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Ahab, The Arab” by Ray Stevens charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The World's Greatest Mum / Three Jobs Down” by Johnny Chester charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Hocus Pocus / Sylvia” by Focus charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Space Oddity / The Man Who Sold The World” by David Bowie charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Frankenstein / Undercover Man” by The Edgar Winter Group charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik / M Factor” by M charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cool For Cats / Model” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Up There Cazaly / The Winner's March” by The Two Man Band charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song) / Lullabye Tissue Paper Co.” by Paul Evans charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me / Make Me Over” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 82 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song / Just Another Nervous Wreck” by Supertramp charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “It's Just Not Cricket” by The Twelfth Man charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Robert DeNiro's Waiting” by Bananarama charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Just A Song About Ping Pong” by Operator Please charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “'Ello John, Got A New Motor?” by Alexei Sayle charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1979, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” by Shebang charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Simpsons Theme” by Green Day charted at number 34 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 24 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2001, “Living On Video” by DJ Piccolo vs. DJ E-MaxX charted at number 39 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Iko Iko” by Captain Jack charted at number 40 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Rum And Coca-Cola (Shake It Up Well)” by Tim Tim charted at number 74 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 68 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Roland The Roadie And Gertrude The Groupie” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Thunderbirds Are Go!” by F.A.B. Featuring MC Parker charted at number 98 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 21 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 93 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 97 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 119 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Simpsons” by Danny Elfman, Sally And Susan Stevens charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Spider Pig” by Hans Zimmer charted at number 14 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 27 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Iko Iko” by Captain Jack charted at number 85 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 38 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1962, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Money” by Pink Floyd charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Uneasy Rider” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Swamp Witch” by Jim Stafford charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Roland The Roadie And Gertrude The Groupie” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 74 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Simpsons Theme” by Green Day charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Cheaper To Keep Her” by Aaron Lines charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil Dicky) Featuring Chris Brown charted at number 84 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1990, “She Ain't Pretty” by The Northern Pikes charted at number 14 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 20 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 18 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 18 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 30 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 11, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Sun Aug the 11 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 224 of the year
Serialnumber = 45503
Julian date = 2460522 O.S.= 7 - 29 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Saint Clare of Assisi Feast Day
[USA] National Smile Week Ends
[Bahamas] Fox Hill Day (2nd Monday)
[Italy] Palio Del Golfo (2nd Sunday)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week Begins
Daughter's Day
Don't Wait...Celebrate Week Begins
Family Day
National Apple Week Begins
Mosquito Awareness Weekend
Elvis International Tribute Week Begins
International Heroes Week (Day 2)
[Central African Republic, Chad] Independence Day (1960)
[Jordan] Coronation Day/Accession of King Hussein
[USA] Presidential Joke Day (Reagan outlawa Russia in 1984)
Annual Medical Check-Up Day
Explore Your Roots Day
Meteor Shower Night
Umpire Appreciation Day

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
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Kappa Cygnid meteor shower, radiant in Cygnus (thru 8-20)
Perseid meteor shower, radiant in Cassiopeia (thru 8-14)
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