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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for August 30

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭Elizabeth Ashley -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1939
TV/Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in Ocala, FL; RMLN:Ann Cole; 2x George Peppard's wife
Misc: some say b. 1941
TV Shows: Evening Shade (as Freida Evans), Treme (as Aunt Mimi)
Movie Titles: Coma

✍⚖🎭🎮Ben Jones -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1941
Essayist, Playwright (m), Congressperson, Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Dukes of Hazzard (as Cooter Davenport)
Movie Titles: Primary Colors
Video Games: The Dukes of Hazzard (series)

🎨🎵Robert Crumb -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1943 N.S.
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Songwriter, Banjoist, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: aka R. Crumb
Misc: underground comics; Fritz The Cat, Father Time; inducted in the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame
Group Names: R. Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders
Song Titles: My Girl's Pussy (with His Cheap Suit Serenaders on one of the last 78 RPM speed records made)

🎭Frederick De Young -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1944
Comedian

✍🎭Lewis Black -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1948 N.S.
Author (m), Playwright (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Harvey Birdman Attorney At Law (as The Deadly Duplicator), Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (as Mr. E)
Movie Titles: The Aristocrats, Inside Out, Unaccompanied Minors

🎭Timothy Bottoms -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1951 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Santa Barbara, CA; brother of Joseph & Sam
Misc: some say b. 1950
TV Shows: The Paper Chase, That's My Bush! (as George W. Bush)
Movie Titles: The Girl Next Door, Johnny Got His Gun, The Paper Chase, The Last Picture Show

🎭James Vallely -- is 70 in the year 2024 and 71 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1954
Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: Tannis's father
Misc: half of The Funny Boys with Jonathan Schmock
TV Shows: Double Trouble (as Charles Kincaid), Arrested Development (producer), My Wife and Kids (producer), Two and a Half Men (producer), The Golden Girls (producer)

🎭John Caponera -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1956
TV Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: The Good Life (as John Bowman)
Movie Titles: For Richer For Poorer, Cloud 9

🏆Jacko -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1959
Sports Figure
Misc: Actor(?); Eveready man; Australian Football player; The Highwayman

🎭Michael Michele -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1966
Actress
TV Shows: Central Park West (as Nikki Sheridan), Homicide (as Det. Rene Sheppard), ER (as Dr. Cleo Finch), Kevin Hill (as Jessie Grey)
Movie Titles: New Jack City, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Ali, Dark Blue

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🎭Cameron Finley -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1987
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 2000
Movie Titles: What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Hope Floats, 8 Seconds, Leave It To Beaver (The Beaver in the movie)

🎭🎵Dana Gaier -- is 27 in the year 2024 and 28 in the year 2025; b.8/30/1997 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer
Song Titles: Without You
Movie Titles: Despicable Me (series)

🎭Sean Ryan Fox -- is 23 in the year 2024 and 24 in the year 2025; b.8/30/2001 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Henry Danger (as Jasper)

🎭Deedy Peters -- b.8/30/????
Actress
Misc: b. c. 1940s; retired from acting in 1982
TV Shows: House Calls (as Mrs. Phipps)
Movie Titles: Help Me...I'm Possessed

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1797 d.2/1/1851 (53)
Author (m), British
Names/Places: b. in London; Mary's daughter, Percy Bysshe Shelley's wife
Book Titles: Frankenstein (1818)

🎭Shirley Booth -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1898 d.10/16/1992 (94)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Thelma Booth Ford
Misc: Oscar, Tony, & Emmy winner; b. 1907 is wrong
TV Shows: Hazel (as Hazel Burke the maid)

🎭🎵Fred MacMurray -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1908 d.11/5/1991 (83)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Singer, Clarinetist
Names/Places: June Haver and Lillian Lamont's husband; b. in Kankakee, IL
Misc: Bland & Agreeable acting type; mostly of Disney films; some say b. 1907 or Aug 12
TV Shows: My Three Sons (as Steve Douglas & Fergus McBain Douglas)
Movie Titles: The Shaggy Dog, Double Idemnity, The Apartment, Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber

🎭Joan Blondell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1909 d.12/25/1979 (70)
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Gloria's sister
Misc: 1930s-40s wisecracking golddigger Hollywood star; some say b. 1906 or 1912
TV Shows: The Real McCoys, Here Come the Brides

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🎵Chuck Miller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1924 d.1/15/2000 (75)
Singer, Pianist
Song Titles: The Auctioneer

✍🎭Bill Daily -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1927 N.S. d.9/4/2018 N.S. (91)
Screenwriter, TV Actor, Comedian, TV Director (m)
TV Shows: I Dream of Jeannie (as Captain Roger Healey), The Bob Newhart Show (as Howard Borden), Aloha Paradise

🎭🎮William G. Schilling -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/30/1939 N.S. d.2/28/2019 N.S. (79)
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
Misc: a cross between Charles Durning & W. C. Fields
TV Shows: E/R, Head of the Class (as Dr. Harold Samuels)
Movie Titles: In the Line of Fire, Space Jam, Ruthless People
Video Games: Call to Power II

Gilbert A. Beckett -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/9/1811 d.8/30/1856 (45)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Humorist, English

🎭Del Moore -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/14/1916 d.8/30/1970 (54)
Actor, Comedian, Announcer (m)
TV Shows: Bachelor Father (as Cal Mitchell)

🎨Brad Anderson -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/14/1924 d.8/30/2015 N.S. (91)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Marmaduke

⛪🎭Valerie Harper -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1939 N.S. d.8/30/2019 N.S. (80)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actress, Dancer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Suffern, NY; Richard Schaal's wife
TV Shows: Mary Tyler Moore Show (as Rhoda), Rhoda (as Rhoda Morgenstern Gerard), Valerie (as Valerie Hogan), The City, The Office
Movie Titles: Blame It on Rio

Related Events on This Date

In 1797, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, English novelist, born. Author of “Frankenstein,” she was the wife of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

In 1908, Actor Fred MacMurray was born in Kankakee, Illinois.

In 1940, The Pluto film, “Plutoʹs Dream House” is released. Mickey Mouse also appears.

In 1945, Bob Hope returned to Los Angeles following his sixth overseas trip to entertain the troops.

In 1946, The Donald Duck film, “Dumbbell of the Yukon” is released.

In 1957, “Kukla, Fran, And Ollie”, TV Childrens, last aired on ABC.

In 1966, The new album from the Byrdsʹ “Fifth Dimension” included “Eight Miles High” and “Mr. Spaceman”

In 1966, “McHaleʹs Navy”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) and Willie Loomis (John Karlen) went to the crypt where Tom Jennings (Donald Briscoe) kept his coffin, but when Barnabas opened the coffin, it was empty. Jennings arrived and tried to bite him.

In 1969, Breaking into the Top Ten: ARCHIES and “SUGAR SUGAR” (jumping from #14 to number three)…and BOB DYLANʹs “LAY LADY LAY”

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Johnny Cash”. Other Articles: Milton Berle, Bing Crosby, Lassie (oh, Laaaaa-siiiiiiiie!)

In 1969, R.C., “In The Year 2525” by Zager and Evans peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1969, Roger Miller was the special guest on this week's Johnny Cash ABC television music variety show. Roger performed "Me And Bobby Magee" and a short comedy version of "I Walk The Line".

In 1969, “Cool McCool”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC. Danger was his business.

In 1969, “Journey To The Center Of The Earth”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” bubblegum pop single by The Archies was certified Gold by the RIAA. 1969 might have been the peak year as far as bubblegum pop went.

In 1969, “The Storybook Squares”, TV Childrens, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1971, “Signs” single by Five Man Electrical Band was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, Actress Cameron Diaz, who starred in such films as “Thereʹs Something About Mary,” “Being John Malkovich” and “Any Given Sunday,” born.

In 1974, “The Brady Bunch”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC. Rest assurred, that wasnʹt the last youʹll ever see of the Bradys.

In 1975, In an amazing swap, “Speed Buggy”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS and moved to ABC, while “The Bugs Bunny Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on ABC and moved to CBS.

In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carroll OʹConnor”. Other Articles: MASH, Asimov

In 1975, “Jeannie”, “My Favorite Martians”, TV Cartoon Shows, and “The Hudson Bros. Razzle Dazzle Show”, TV childrens comedy, last aired on CBS.

In 1975, “Star Trek”, a TV Cartoon Show based on the 1960s series, and “The Addams Family”, TV Cartoon Show based on the 1960s sitcom; last aired on NBC.

In 1976, “The Howdy Doody Show (as The New Howdy Doody Show)” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

In 1977, “Phyllis”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1979, President Carter was attacked by a rabbit on a canoe trip in Plains, Georgia. Whatʹs up, doc?

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Mystery of Bobbyʹs Return on Dallas”. Other Articles: Oprah Winfrey, Dennis Franz

In 1986, R.C., “Ruthless People” by Mick Jagger peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Toothless People”.

In 1986, R.C., “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart. Do the velcro fly!

In 1986, “Benson”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC after seven years. Who won the election? Weʹll never know.

In 1986, “Diffʹrent Strokes”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1987, Yves Pol of France ran a complete marathon backwards in 3:57:57.

In 1990, “Northern Exposure”: Who wouldnʹt want to live in Cicely, Alaska, the most mystical oasis in TV history? Something unusual is always happening in this border town that brims with imagination, but never more than in “The Aurora Borealis.” When Bernard (Richard Cummings Jr.), a befuddled accountant, motorcycles into town, he and Chris, the DJ (John Corbett), discover they share more than a few genes. Meanwhile, Doctor Fleischman (Rob Morrow), stranded in the wild, comes face to face with the regionʹs feared and mythical “bigfoot,” Adam — who ends up grudgingly teaching the doctor how to cook Chinese dumplings.

In 1991, “First And Ten” TV Comedy last aired on HBO.

In 1992, In a final tribute to the now retired Carson, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” receives its final Emmy (under that name), for Outstanding Variety Program. Bette Midler picked up an Emmy for her appearance on the “Tonight Show” just before Johnny Carson retired.

In 1992, The Doctor Demento Show was last syndicated via the Westwood One Radio Networks with the subject of dogs; the next week, On The Radio Broadcasting would take over the syndication rights with the subject of cats.

In 1992, The television series “Northern Exposure” won six Emmy Awards, including best drama series, while “Murphy Brown” received three Emmys, including best comedy series, in a ceremony marked by satirical jabs directed at Vice President Dan Quayle.

In 1993, “Late Show With David Letterman”, TV Talk Show, debut on CBS after a two-month gap from his last NBC job. Meanwhile, reruns of his old NBC show follow his new shows on CBS for two weeks. This is their first show from the Ed Sullivan Theater. Perhaps this didnʹt score as high with readers because of the hundreds of shows that followed, many of them trying much too hard to recapture the energy and enthusiasm of this one. But at the time, we were ecstatic about Dave being on at 11:30. Billy Joel was the first musical guest. More than 23 million viewers tune into the premiere Guests also included Bill Murray, who spray paints “Dave” on Lettermanʹs desk. Other highlights: NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw steals a joke card from Letterman and rips it up, claiming “intellectual property” of NBC, and legendary actor Paul Newman jumps up from the studio audience complaining “Where the hell are the singing cats?”

In 1994, “Roc”, TV Comedy/Drama last aired on Fox.

In 1994, “South Central”, TV Comedy/Drama; last aired on Fox.

In 1996, “Macarena” single by Los Del Rio was certified Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA

In 1997, The sitcom “Family Matters” last aired on ABC and moved to CBS the following month

In 1997, The TV sitcom “Hangin' With Mr. Cooper” last aired on ABC

In 1999, Beatles fans gathered in Liverpool, England, to celebrate the reissue of “Yellow Submarine,” which was screening of the 1968 cartoon musical was the highlight of International Beatles Week.

In 1999, “The Parkers” TV sitcom premiered on UPN

In 2000, “BattleBots” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2002, Dennis Miller aired his final show on HBO.

In 2019, Valerie Harper, a breakout star on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and then her own series, “Rhoda,” died at the age of 80; she had been battling cancer for years.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1985, "Compromising Positions" was released by Paramount Pictures; Frank Perry (director); Susan Isaacs (screenplay); Susan Sarandon, Raúl Juliá, Edward Herrmann, Judith Ivey, Mary Beth Hurt, Anne De Salvo, Josh Mostel, Deborah Rush, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen; Comedy, Drama, Mystery; Live Action

In 1986, "Shanghai Surprise" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / HandMade Films; Jim Goddard (director); John Kohn, Robert Bentley (screenplay); Sean Penn, Madonna, Paul Freeman, Richard Griffiths, Philip Sayer, Clyde Kusatsu, George Harrison, Victor Wong, Lim Kay Tong; Comedy, Adventure; Live Action

In 1989, "Shirley Valentine" was released by Paramount Pictures; Lewis Gilbert (director); Willy Russell (screenplay); Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie, Alison Steadman, Joanna Lumley, Bernard Hill, George Costigan, Anna Keaveney, Tracie Bennett, Sylvia Sims, Gillian Kearney, Ken Sharrock, Karen Craig, Gareth Jefferson, Catharine Duncan; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1991, "Child's Play 3" was released by Universal Pictures; Jack Bender (director); Don Mancini (screenplay); Brad Dourif, Justin Whalin, Perrey Reeves, Jeremy Sylvers, Dean Jacobsen, Travis Fine, Donna Eskra, Andrew Robinson, Dakin Matthews, Burke Byrnes, Matthew Walker, Peter Haskell; Horror, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "First Kid" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Caravan Pictures; David M. Evans (director); Tim Kelleher (screenplay); Sinbad, Brock Pierce, Robert Guillaume, Timothy Busfield, Zachery Ty Bryan, James Naughton, Art LaFleur, Lisa Eichhorn, Blake Boyd, Erin Williby, Bill Cobbs, Tomas Arana, Sonny Bono, Sean "Oleus" Sullivan, Bill Clinton, Jonathan Cabot Wade; Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 1996, "The Stupids" was released by New Line Cinema / Savoy Pictures; John Landis (director); Brent Forrester (screenplay); Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Alex McKenna, Mark Metcalf, Bob Keeshan, Christopher Lee, Matt Keeslar, Frankie Faison, David Ferry, Rolonda Watts, Max Landis, Jenny McCarthy, Atom Egoyan, Norman Jewison, Robert Wise, David Cronenberg, Gillo Pontecorvo, Costa-Gavras, Gurinder Chadha, Mick Garris, Harvey Atkin, Anthony J. Mifsud; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "FeardotCom" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Franchise Pictures; William Malone (director); Moshe Diamant, Josephine Coyle (screenplay); Stephen Dorff, Natascha McElhone, Stephen Rea, Udo Kier, Amelia Curtis, Jeffrey Combs, Nigel Terry, Gesine Cukrowski, Michael Sarrazin, Anna Thalbach, Siobhan Flynn, Joan McBride, Elizabeth McKechnie, Arnita Swanson, Gordon Peters, Nils Brunkhorst, Sven Pippig, Anja Van Greuningen, Anjelika Khromova, Matthias Schweighöfer, Birthe Wolter; Horror; Live Action

In 2005, "Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch" was released by Walt Disney Home Entertainment; Michael LaBash, Tony Leondis (directors/screenplay); Eddie Guzelian, Alexa Junge (screenplay); Chris Sanders, Dakota Fanning, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Jason Scott Lee, Holliston Coleman, Liliana Mumy, Paul Vogt, Matt Corboy, Jennifer Hale, Emily Osment, Grace Rolek, Kunewa Mook, Jillian Henry, William J. Caparella; Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1941, “The Booglie Wooglie Piggy” by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra With Tex Beneke And The Modernaires charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)” by Red Ingle, Jo Stafford And The Natural Seven charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Phil Harris charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina)” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee 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, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Straighten Up And Fly Right” by The DeJohn Sisters charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Little Brass Band” by David Seville charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Por Amor Viviremos (Love Will Keep Us Together)” by The Captain And Tennille charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'Jaws'” by John Williams And His Orchestra charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Got Stoned And I Missed It” by Jim Stafford charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Millionaire” by Dr. Hook charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Legend Of Wooley Swamp” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Breaks (Part 1)” by Kurtis Blow charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 102 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “You May Be Right” by The Chipmunks charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 32 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 2003, “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley charted at number 36 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 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Charlie Drake charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 1 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 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Super Womble” by The Wombles charted at number 26 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 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Get In The Swing” by Sparks charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “C30 C60 C90 Go” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Backstrokin'” by The Fatback Band charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 59 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 74 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Hooray Hooray (It's A Cheeky Holiday)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Fast Food Song” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 99 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 99 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

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

In 1958, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Answer To A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “La La” by The Flying Circus charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty / Sunshine” by Ray Stevens charted at number 12 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 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van / Hang My Head And Moan” by Sammy Johns charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 9 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 16 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 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock And Roll High School / Let's Go” by The Ramones charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless) / The M*A*S*H March” by The MASH charted at number 74 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley) / The Force Theme” by Meco charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Who Shot J.R.? / Honkin'” by Gary Burbank With Band McNally charted at number 85 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “We Know Who Done It (Pt. 1) (Cars) / Herbie The Head” by The Barron Knights charted at number 99 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, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cameltoe” by FannyPack charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 49 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, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Monkey Chop” by Dan-I charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders” by Player [1] charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1986, “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Jetsons” by The Jetsons charted at number 37 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

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

In 1997, “I Will Survive” by CAKE charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 23 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1980, “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 43 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

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

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 17 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 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 49 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 44 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Kung Fu Fighting” by DJ Nicky Featuring Derenzo charted at number 70 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 79 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

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

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 6 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 118 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 10 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 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 16 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 1 on the Swiss 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 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 30 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Bird Dog / Devoted To You” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass charted at number 89 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by Piero Umiliani charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'Jaws'” by John Williams And His Orchestra charted at number 69 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 80 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Por Amor Viviremos (Love Will Keep Us Together)” by The Captain And Tennille 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 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 10 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, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 65 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 62 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

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

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 31 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 42 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 67 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Get In The Car” by Moxy Früvous charted at number 83 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

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

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 30, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Aug the 30 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 243 of the year
Serialnumber = 45522
Julian date = 2460541 O.S.= 8 - 17 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

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Saint Rose of Lima Feast Day
Be Kind to Humankind Week (Day 6)/Favors Granted Friday
National Religious Software Week (Day 6)
[American Indians] Cherokee National Holiday (est. 9-6-1839)
[Afghanistan] Jeshyn-Afghan Day/Independence Day (1920) (thru 8-31)
[Afghanistan] Children's Day
[Gibraltar] Bank Holiday
[Louisiana] Huey P. Long Day
[Peru] Patrones of America & India, official feast day
[Turkey] Victory Day (1922)
[Turks & Caicos Islands] Constitution Day (1976)
National Toasted Marshmallow Day
International Red Telephone 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.
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