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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for September 24

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭Brad Bird -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1957 N.S.
Movie Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: The Critic, The Simpsons
Movie Titles: Toy Story 3, Monsters University, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

🎭Steve Whitmire -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1958
Actor, Voice Actor, Puppeteer (m)
TV Shows: The Muppets (movies and TV, voicist as well as Kermit the Frog), Sesame Street (as Ernie and Kermit the Frog)
Movie Titles: The Muppets, The Muppet Christmas Caper, The Dark Crystal, Muppets From Space

🎭Nia Vardalos -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1962
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), Canadian
TV Shows: My Big Fat Greek Life (as Nia Portokalos), The Catch, Star vs. The Forces of Evil
Movie Titles: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (series), Connie and Carla, My Life in Ruins, I Hate Valentine's Day

🎭Megan Ward -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1969
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Class of '96 (as Patty Horvath), Party Of Five (as Jill Holbrook 1994-95), Dark Skies (as Kimberly Sayers), Melrose Place (as Connie)
Movie Titles: Joe's Apartment, Encino Man, PCU

🎭🏆Jackie Sandler -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1974 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Model
Movie Titles: Just Go With It, Eight Crazy Nights, Big Daddy, Hotel Transylvania, That's My Boy

🎭Paul Sutera -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1979
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Shark Tank (producer), The Marriage Ref
Movie Titles: The Brady Bunch Movie (as Peter)

🎭Ross Mathews -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1979 N.S.
Actor, Gay
TV Shows: Tonight Show with Jay Leno (as Ross the Intern), Chelsea Lately, Hollywood Today Live, E! Live from the Red Carpet

🎭Reagan Dale Neis -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1982
Actress, Producer (m), Canadian
TV Shows: Maybe It's Me (as Molly Stage), A Minute with Stan Hooper
Movie Titles: Matrial Girls

🎭Dyvon -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1987 N.S.
Actor, Comedian

🎭Kyle Sullivan -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.9/24/1988 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: All That, Malcolm in the Middle (as Dabney Hooper), The War at Home (as Larry Gold)
Movie Titles: Tuesdays with Morrie, Soldier

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Espn Curiel -- is 24 in the year 2024 and 25 in the year 2025; b.9/24/2000
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jason's son
Misc: pron: Espen

🎭Billy Bletcher -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1894 d.1/5/1979 (84)
Actor, Comedian

🎭Audra Lindley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1918 d.10/16/1997 (79)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Bridget Loves Bernie, Doc, Three's Company (as Helen Roper), The Ropers (as Helen Roper), Phoebe (as grandmother on Friends), Cybill (as her mother)

🎭Dayton Allen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1919 d.11/11/2004 (85)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Adventures of Oky Doky (as Oky Doky, voicist), The Steve Allen Show, The Howdy Doody Show (as the voice of Flub-A-Dub), Deputy Dawg, Heckle and Jeckle

🎭🎵Sheila MacRae -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1921 d.3/6/2014 (92)
Actress, Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in London; Gordon's wife
TV Shows: The Jackie Gleason Show (as Alice Kramden 1966-70)

🎭Louis Edmonds -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1923 N.S. d.3/3/2001 N.S. (77)
Soap Actor
TV Shows: Dark Shadows (as the villainous Roger Collins, Joshua Collins, & Edward Collins), All My Children (as Langley Wallingford aka Lenny Wlasuk)

🎭Jim Henson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1936 N.S. d.5/16/1990 N.S. (53)
Hall of Famer, TV/Movie Producer (m), Puppeteer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Greenville, MS; RFMN:James Maury
Misc: The Muppets mastermind; 1950s TV variety shows
TV Shows: Sesame Street (as voice of Ernie, Kermit the Frog, and other characters), The Muppets (as the voice of Kermit the Frog, The Swedish Chef, Capt. Link Heartthrob, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, and others), Saturday Night Live (1975-76)

🎨🎵🎸Linda McCartney -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1941 d.4/17/1998 (56)
Photographer (m), Vegetarian, Music Producer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Paul's wife; MN:Louise Eastman
Misc: some say b. 1942
Group Names: Paul McCartney & Wings

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✍🎭Phil Hartman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1948 d.5/28/1998 (49)
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Canadian
Names/Places: b. in Brantford, Ontario
TV Shows: Pee Wee Playhouse (as Captain Coral), Saturday Night Live (as Weekend Update anchor, Prez Clinton, Frank Sinatra, & regular 1986-94), Darkwing Duck (as Paddywhack, voice), Smurfs (voice), Dennis the Menace (voice), The Simpsons (as attornrey Lionel Hutz/Troy McClure/Lyle Lanley/Moses/Tom/Evan Conover 1991-98), NewsRadio (as Anchorman Bill McNeil)
Movie Titles: Jingle All The Way, Small Soldiers (voice)

🎭J. Michael "Mike" Mendel -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/24/1964 N.S. d.9/22/2019 N.S. (54)
TV Producer (m)
TV Shows: The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, The PJs, The Oblongs, Drawn Together, Napoleon Dynamite, The Critic

John Harvard -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/14/1607 O.S. or 11/26/1607 N.S. d.9/24/1638 (30)
Clergyman, Scholar (m), English
Misc: founded Harvard College at Cambridge

🎭Patsy Kelly -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/12/1910 d.9/24/1981 (71)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: The Cop & the Kid
Movie Titles: Rosemary's Baby

🎭Neil Hamilton -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/9/1899 d.9/24/1984 (85)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Host
TV Shows: Batman (as Police Commissioner Gordon), Hollywood Screen Test

🎨✍Theodore "Dr." Seuss Geisel -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/2/1904 d.9/24/1991 (87)
Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m)
Names/Places: b. in Springfield, MA
Book Titles: The Cat In The Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Fox In Socks, The Lorax

🎵Jeffrey Moss -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/19/1942 d.9/24/1998 (56)
Songwriter
Misc: d. Sep 25?
Song Titles: Rubber Duckie (songwriter), I Love Trash (songwriter)
TV Shows: Sesame Street (co-founder of the show, creator of The Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch)

🎭Jimmy Nelson -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/15/1928 N.S. d.9/24/2019 N.S. (90)
Game Show Host, Ventriloquist
Misc: 1950s variety & quiz TV shows; N-E-S-T-L-E-S ads 50-60s
TV Shows: Down You Go

Related Events on This Date

In 1904, In the Southern Association, the Atlanta Crackers and the Shreveport Pirates played a nine inning game…in a record 44 minutes.

In 1928, A Monday afternoon of crowd of only 404 watches the Tigers blank the last-place Red Sox, 8-0. The meager amount of fans at Navin Field is the lowest American League attendance ever recorded in Detroit.

In 1936, Jim Henson, the creator of the lifelike characters Kermit the Frog, Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, and Oscar the Grouch, was born. The puppeteer first named his puppets the “Muppets” in 1954 when he was working as a producer of the Washington, D.C. TV show, “Sam and Friends.” Henson moved his Muppets to network television in 1969. He was the recipient of 18 Emmys, 17 Grammys, four Peabody Awards and five Ace Awards (National Cable Television Association) as well as the voice of Kermit the Frog. Henson died suddenly in May of 1990.

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, “Hawaiian Holiday” is released. Donald Duck, Pluto, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy also appear.

In 1950, “Cartoon Teletales” TV Childrens, aired for the last time.

In 1955, “Black Denim Trousers”, by Cheers entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1956, Time Magazine issue that reviewed MAD Magazine and stated it was “a short-lived satrical pulp”.

In 1957, “Love That Bob”, TV Comedy; moved to NBC.

In 1958, “The Donna Reed Show”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. It would go on to become one of TVʹs most famous family comedies during its eight season run. The actress, best known for her roles in “FROM HERE TO ETERNITY” and “ITʹS A WONDERFUL LIFE” plays housewife DONNA STONE, whose husband ALEX was a pediatrician. PAUL PETERSEN (as Jeff) and SHELLEY FABARES (as Mary) portrayed their kids. Another well known co-star was BOB CRANE, previously a Los Angeles morning disc jockey, whoʹd play next-door neighbor DR. DAVE KELSEY before leaving in 1964 for his own series “HOGANʹS HEROES.”

In 1959, “December Bride”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1959, “The Mickey Mouse Club”, TV Childrens, last aired on ABC, returned in syndication 1977-78. After four years on the air, itʹs the final original episode of DISNEYʹs daily kids TV series that featured JIMMY DODD, DARLENE, CUBBY, KAREN, SHARON, BOBBY, DOREEN and especially ANNETTE. M-I-C…canʹt see you real soon. K-E-Y…why, because we got canceled. M-O-U.S…..ah, the heck with it!

In 1960, “Clarabell Speaks” “Say kids, what time is it?” asked Buffalo Bob Smith. The response was a high-pitched chorus of delight: “Itʹs Howdy Doody time!” Since 1947, children had been devoted to Howdy, the freckled cowboy marionette. When it came time to pack up Doody-ville, who got the last word? Clarabell, the mute clown who had communicated only with horns and seltzer bottles. On the last show, he found his voice, saying sadly, “Good-bye, kids.”

In 1961, Disneyʹs TV show changes names from “Walt Disney Presents” to “Walt Disneyʹs Wonderful World of Color”, and debuts in color on NBC. It was previously on ABC. A new character, Ludwig von Drake, is introduced. The episodeʹs title is “An Adventure in Color, Mathmagic Land”.

In 1961, “The Bullwinkle Show”, TV Cartoon Show starring Bullwinkle J. Moose and his friend, Rocket J. (Rocky) Squirrel, were seen in prime time for the first time on NBC-TV. The Sunday night cartoon (7-7:30 p.m.) was called “The Bullwinkle Show”. Originally Bullwinkle and Rocky appeared on ABC in a weekday afternoon series, “Rocky and His Friends”. Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat! Again? Nothing up my sleeve…Presto! Eh, whatʹs up Doc? Sorry, Bugs, youʹre in the wrong cartoon!

In 1962, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Five weeks before Halloween, BOBBY 'BORIS' PICKETT is the guest, with his “MONSTER MASH”

In 1962, Singer Jerry Scoggins, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs recorded "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies, which was released October 12, 1962. The theme song became an immediate country music hit and was played at the beginning and end of each episode. Flatt and Scruggs appeared in several episodes as family friends of the Clampetts in the following years.

In 1962, “The New Loretta Young Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1963, “Petticoat Junction”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1964, In The Flintstones episode titled “MONSTER FRED”, Fredʹs bowling-ball accident necessitates a visit to Doctor Len Frankenstone, who sees an opportunity to test his personality-switching machine.

In 1964, “The Munsters”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS, starring Fred Gwynn, Yvonne DeCarlo, and Al Lewis as Grandpa.

In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie”. Other Articles: Lost In Space

In 1966, “Psychotic Reaction”, by Count Five entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1968, The Beatles recorded “Happiness Is A Warm Gun”

In 1968, “The Doris Day Show”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1970, David Henesy aired for the final time as David Collins in the original Dark Shadows. In the 1990 TV movie and 1991 revival series, David Collins was played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In the unaired 2004 pilot, he was played by Alexander Gould. Gulliver McGrath played the role in the 2012 film adaptation directed by Tim Burton.

In 1970, “Barefoot In The Park” TV Comedy, first went on the air.

In 1970, “Can two divorced men share an apartment without driving each other crazy?” is the question, as “The Odd Couple” premieres on ABC TV, starring Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison. They would nearly drive each other crazy for five years.

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Grand Canyon or Bust,” The Bradys break out of the ghost town jail prospector Zaccariah T. Brown locked them in in the second segment of the three-parter on the familyʹs vacation. Mike and family manage to get the cell key Zaccariah left behind, then discover the prospector has taken their station wagon and trailer.

In 1972, Jack Tatum set the dubious record for the longest NFL fumble of 104 yards.

In 1977, Decathlon runner John Belushi shares with viewers the training secret that helped make his world record possible — “Little Chocolate Donuts” on “Saturday Night Live,” on this night. “They taste good and theyʹve got all the sugar I need to get started in the morning.”

In 1977, R.C., “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station peaked at #59 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, Styx' “Come Sail Away” is released. In the late 90's, Eric Cartman sang the song in “South Park”

In 1977, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Host: STEVE MARTIN; Musical Guest: JACKSON BROWNE (“THE PRETENDER”, “RUNNIN' ON EMPTY”)

In 1977, “The Love Boat”, TV Comedy-Drama; began a nine-year vacation cruise on ABC-TV. Captain Stubing (Gavin MacLeod); Cruise Director, Julie McCoy (Lauren Tewes); Doctor Adam Bricker (Bernie Kopell); Bartender, Isaac Washington (Ted Lange); and Yeoman-Purser, Burl “Gopher” Smith (Fred Grandy) took to the calm seas each week. The showʹs theme, “The Love Boat”, written by Paul Williams and Charles Fox, was sung by Jack Jones. The voice of Ernie Anderson, will always be remembered for his intros announcing, “The Loooooove (in low baritone) Boat.” It first aired as a TV movie on May 5, 1977.

In 1977, “The Tony Randall Show”, TV Comedy; moved to CBS.

In 1978, “Mary” comedy-variety TV series began airing on CBS. It bombed, but it did have a supporting cast that included one young actor that would later have a big talk show of his own in 1982: David Letterman. Mary was canceled after just three low-rated episodes.

In 1979, CompuServe Information System began operation as the worldʹs first public computer information service. Canʹt touch that, MSN!

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Threeʹs Company”. Other Articles: Goodnight Beantown

In 1984, Grimmy, comedic dog of “Mother Goose and Grimm.”

In 1984, The longest kiss record was set at 17 days, 10½ hours.

In 1985, “Growing Pains”, TV Comedy that made Kirk Cameron a teen heartthrob, debut on ABC.

In 1987, “A Different World”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC. Why NBC displaced the much better “Family Ties” for this remains a mystery. The show tanked in syndication rerun stripping in 1992, proving that sometimes hammocking between The Cosby Show and Cheers just doesnʹt tell you the whole story whether the show is a hit or a hammock between prop shows in between.

In 1987, “Cheers” “Home Is the Sailor” begins when Sam Malone (Ted Danson), back from his disastrous attempt to sail around the world, walks into his former bar and barely recognizes it — most of the regulars are gone. Only Carla (Rhea Perlman) and Woody (Woody Harrelson) are left, uncomfortably outfitted in the polyester uniforms required by Cheersʹ new owner. Sam wants work, but Carla warns him that the new manager “eats live sharks for breakfast.” Enter intoxicating Rebecca Howe, a confident and capable bar belle. Sam brags about his sexual prowess, and she rebuffs him, unable to decide if his lame come-ons are “disgusting or merely pathetic.” Sam is momentarily shaken and most definitely stirred. Hey, wait a second, hadnʹt we already sampled a brew-haha like this? Yeah, but we couldnʹt wait to be served another round.

In 1988, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Cosby Show”. Other Articles: Brooke Shields, Loni Anderson

In 1988, R.C., “A Nightmare On My Street” by D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Donʹt Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was the first a cappela hit to do so. McFerrinʹs bubbly number one hit gets former president George Bush in trouble when the hopeful republican uses the song without permission as an election campaign song.

In 1989, O.J. Simpson was a guest on the 15th Anniversary Special of “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1991, Childrenʹs author Theodor Seuss Geisel (GYʹ-zul), better known as “Doctor Seuss,” died in La Jolla, California, at age 87.

In 1991, Rock group Nirvana released its major-label debut album “Nevermind,” which is widely credited as popularizing the “grunge” revolution. It reached number one on the U.S. album charts the following January. The lead single also revived the career of "Weird Al" Yankovic when the band gave him, no, make that insisted that he parody their "Smells Like Teen Spirit" song into a song about the band itself.

In 1992, On Santa Barbara, Sawyer Walker (Eric Close) tried to get Mr. Watkins to book him in some boxing matches. Watkins asked Sawyer to take off his shirt, then was unimpressed by the light middle weight. To convince him he was worthy, Sawyer punched him.

In 1992, Sci-Fi Channel, Cable Network, was launched.

In 1993, “Boy Meets World”, TV Comedy, debut on ABC.

In 1993, “Odd Couple Movie Reunion” aired on CBS.

In 1994, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Frasier”. Other Articles: Fall Preview part 2

In 1995, “Space: Above and Beyond” TV Sci-Fi debut on Fox.

In 1996, Frank Zappaʹs album “Lather” was released.

In 1996, The Detroit Tigers established a club record with their 105th loss of the season, which broke the old mark set in 1952.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: With rumors circling that her character on her hit television series “Ellen” would come out as a lesbian, a coy Ellen DeGeneres reveals that her character will be coming out — as “Lebanese.”

In 1997, The sitcom “Dharma and Greg” debut on ABC

In 1997, The sitcom “Tony Danza Show” debut on NBC

In 1998, Elvis Presley is inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In 1998, “Jesse” starring Christina Applegate premiered on NBC

In 1999, “A Little Bit Of Mambo” album by Lou Bega was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1999, “Cold Feet” TV sitcom premiered on NBC

In 1999, “Mission Hill” TV cartoon premiered on the WB

In 1999, “Odd Man Out” TV sitcom premiered on ABC

In 2004, “Complete Savages” began airing on ABC

In 2007, The situation comedy “The Big Bang Theory” premiered on CBS.

In 2007, “Chuck” began airing on NBC

In 2009, The Nationals lose their one-hundredth game of the season when the team drops a 7-6 decision to the Dodgers at home. Washington, who posted a 59-102 record last year, becomes the first National League franchise to reach the century mark in defeats in back-to-back campaigns since the Padres accomplished the dubious feat, dropping 102 contests in both 1973 and 1974.

In 2013, “Marvelʹs Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” began airing on ABC

In 2013, “The Goldbergs” began airing on ABC

In 2014, “Black-ish” began airing on ABC

In 2017, “Star Trek: Discovery” began airing on CBS / CBS All Access

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1982, "Amityville II: The Possession" was released by Orion Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Corporation / Giada International; Damiano Damiani (director); Tommy Lee Wallace, Dardano Sacchetti (screenplay); James Olson, Burt Young, Rutanya Alda, Jack Magner, Diane Franklin, Moses Gunn, Andrew Prine, Leonardo Cimino, Ted Ross, Brent Katz, Erika Katz, Petra Lea, Martin Donegan; Horror; Live Action

In 1982, "Yes, Giorgio" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Franklin J. Schaffner (director); Norman Steinberg (screenplay); Luciano Pavarotti, Kathryn Harrold, Eddie Albert, Paola Borboni, James Hong, Joseph Mascolo, Karen Kondazian, Leona Mitchell, Kurt Herbert Adler, Emerson Buckley, Alexander Courage, Beulah Quo, Norman Steinberg, Rod Colbin, Kathryn Fuller; Musical, Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "Daffy Duck's Quackbusters" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Greg Ford, Terry Lennon (directors); John W. Dunn, Michael Maltese, Tedd Pierce (screenplay); Mel Blanc, Mel Tormé, Ben Frommer, B. J. Ward, Roy Firestone, Julie Bennett, June Foray, Jeff Bennett; Fantasy; Animation

In 1993, "The Brave Little Toaster (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Jerry Rees (director/screenplay); Joe Ranft (screenplay); Deanna Oliver, Timothy E. Day, Jon Lovitz, Timothy Stack, Thurl Ravenscroft, Phil Hartman, Wayne Kaatz, Collette Savage, Joe Ranft, Jim Jackman, Jerry Rees, Jonathan Benair, Judy Toll, Mindy Sterling, Randy Bennett, Danny Mann, Susie Allanson, Randall William Cook, Louis Conti, Beth Anderson, Joe Pizzulo, Janice Liebhart, Darryl Phinnessee, Pat Ericson, Gary Falcone, Roger Freeland; Animation, Comedy, Musical; Animation

In 1993, "Dazed and Confused" was released by Gramercy Pictures; Richard Linklater (director/screenplay); Jason London, Rory Cochrane, Wiley Wiggins, Adam Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, Milla Jovovich, Ben Affleck, Sasha Jenson, Michelle Burke, Christine Harnos, Anthony Rapp, Marissa Ribisi, Shawn Andrews, Cole Hauser, Joey Lauren Adams, Christin Hinojosa, Nicky Katt, Esteban Powell, Renee Zellweger; Comedy; Live action

In 1993, "The Odd Couple Together Again" was released by CBS; Robert Klane (director/screenplay); Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Barbara Barrie, Jim Haynie, Toni Kalem, Garry Walberg, Jerry Adler, Penny Marshall, Dick Van Patten, Bruce Kirby, Debra Jo Rupp, Ben Lemon, William Newman, Peter Williams, Garry Chalk, Alvin Sanders, Gloria Cromwell, Harvey Miller, Peggy Crosby, Nurit Koppel; Comedy; Live action

In 1993, "Warlock: The Armageddon" was released by Trimark Pictures; Anthony Hickox (director); Kevin Rock (screenplay); Julian Sands, Chris Young, Paula Marshall, Joanna Pacula, Steve Kahan, R.G. Armstrong, Charles Hallahan, Bruce Glover, Davis Gaines, Zach Galligan; Horror; Live action

In 1999, "Jakob the Liar" was released by Columbia Pictures / Blue Wolf Productions; Peter Kassovitz (director/screenplay), Didier Decoin (Screenplay); Robin Williams, Alan Arkin, Liev Schreiber, Hannah Taylor-Gordon, Bob Balaban, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mark Margolis, Michael Jeter; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Mumford" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Lawrence Kasdan (director/screenplay); Loren Dean, Hope Davis, Jason Lee, Alfre Woodard, Mary McDonnell, Martin Short, David Paymer, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jane Adams, Zooey Deschanel, Ted Danson, Kevin Tighe, Dana Ivey, Jason Ritter, Elisabeth Moss, Robert Stack, Simon Helberg, Kelly Monaco, Kirk Fox, Hélène Cardona, Priscilla Barnes, Eddie McClintock, Lucie Laurier, Charles Okun, Holt McCallany; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2004, "First Daughter" was released by 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises; Forest Whitaker (director); Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell (screenplay); Katie Holmes, Marc Blucas, Amerie, Michael Keaton, Margaret Colin, Lela Rochon Fuqua, Michael Milhoan, Dwayne Adway, Barry Livingston, Steve Tom, Peter White, Parry Shen, Marilyn McIntyre, Teck Holmes, Justine Wachsberger, Andy Umberger, Kent Shocknek, Vera Wang, Conan O'Brien, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Jay Leno, Forest Whitaker; Romance, Comedy;

In 2004, "The Last Shot" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Mandeville Films; Jeff Nathanson (director/screenplay); Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette, Calista Flockhart, Ray Liotta, Tim Blake Nelson, James Rebhorn, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Anderson, W. Earl Brown, Ian Gomez, Buck Henry, Evan Jones, Tom McCarthy, Glenn Morshower, Jon Polito, Troy Winbush, Russell Means, Pat Morita, Joan Cusack, Robert Evans, Judy Greer, Eric Roberts, Shoshannah Stern; Action, Comedy;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1949, “Dance Of The Hours” by Spike Jones And His City Slickers Featuring Doodles Weaver charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Black Denim Trousers And Motorcycle Boots” by The Cheers charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Yogi” by The Ivy Three charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “(I Can't Help You) I'm Falling Too” by Skeeter Davis charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Charlie Ryan And The Timberline Riders charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo-Ann Campbell charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mule Skinner Blues” by The Fendermen charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Brontosaurus Stomp” by The Piltdown Men charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “A Kookie Little Paradise” by The Tree Swingers charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Time Machine” by Dante And The Evergreens charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “We're Off To Dublin In The Green” by The Abbey Tavern Singers charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams And The London Symphony Orchestra charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” by The Ramones charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Man With The 4-Way Hips” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “A Nightmare On My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Parents Just Don't Understand” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Tootsee Roll” by 69 Boyz charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Beverly Hills” by Weezer charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Alcohol” by Brad Paisley charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “As Good As I Once Was” by Toby Keith charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Redneck Yacht Club” by Craig Morgan charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Do You Want Fries With That” by Tim McGraw charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1955, “Cool Water” by Frankie Laine With The Mellowmen charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport” by Rolf Harris charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mama / Robot Man” by Connie Francis charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Alley-Oop” by The Hollywood Argyles charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “McDonald's Cave” by The Piltdown Men charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaaa!” by Napoleon XIV charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Gary Gilmore's Eyes” by The Adverts charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Gimmie Dat Banana” by Black Gorilla charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Tour de France” by Kraftwerk charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 74 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stop This Crazy Thing” by Coldcut Featuring Junior Reid And The Ahead Of Our Time Orchestra charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Let's Get Ready To Rhumble” by PJ And Duncan (Ant And Dec) charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Sugar, Sugar” by Duke Baysee charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1949, “Mañana (Is Soon Enough For Me)” by Peggy Lee or The Mills Brothers charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Crazy Otto Rag” by Happy Hoagy Carmichael or The Stargazers charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Crazy Otto” by Johnny Maddox And The Rhythmasters charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mule Skinner Blues” by The Fendermen charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo-Ann Campbell charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Robot Man” by Connie Francis charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Lil Red Riding Hood” by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaaa!” by Napoleon XIV charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman) / I Mess Up Everything I Get My Hands On” by Joe Tex charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Baked Beans / You Love Me” by Mother Goose charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Mah-nà-mah-nà / Halfway Down The Stairs” by The Muppets charted at number 55 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Telephone Man / Itinerary” by Meri Wilson charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Australiana” by Austen Tayshus charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Bop Girl” by Pat Wilson charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Duke Of Earl” by The Dukes Of Earlwood charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “This Is The Chorus” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Absolutely Fabulous” by Absolutely Fabulous (Pet Shop Boys) charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “That's The Thing About Football” by Greg Champion charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1977, “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by The Muppet Show charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Life Begins At 40” by Dave And The Dynamos charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Haunted House Of Rock” by Whodini charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Da' Butt” by E.U. charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1977, “God Save The Queen” by Sex Pistols charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Tour de France” by Kraftwerk charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 22 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) charted at number 31 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 35 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Jack Sparrow” by The Lonely Island Featuring Michael Bolton charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 15 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Pass The Toilet Paper” by The Outhere Brothers charted at number 30 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 26 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 30 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 57 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 21 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stop This Crazy Thing” by Coldcut Featuring Junior Reid And The Ahead Of Our Time Orchestra charted at number 55 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 64 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dr. Stein” by Helloween charted at number 97 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 32 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 56 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Het SpongeBob Squarepants lied” by SpongeBob Squarepants charted at number 84 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 100 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 38 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 27 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 51 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 13 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 75 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 187 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “I'm A Nut” by Leroy Pullins charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “God Save The Queen” by Sex Pistols charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Jack Sparrow” by The Lonely Island Featuring Michael Bolton charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dr. Stein” by Helloween charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) charted at number 30 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 51 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 31 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “We're Off To Dublin In The Green / The Merry Ploughboy” by The Abbey Tavern Singers / The Carlton Showband charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller charted at number 53 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams And The London Symphony Orchestra charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station charted at number 95 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Our House” by Madness charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 24 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “A Nightmare On My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 71 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 84 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Parents Just Don't Understand” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 97 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 74 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 13 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 12 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 18 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 17 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 5 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 13 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs September 24, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Tue Sep the 24 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 268 of the year
Serialnumber = 45547
Julian date = 2460566 O.S.= 9 - 11 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of Our Lady of Mercy (Dominican Republic).
Feast of Our Lady of Ransom.
Harvest Home - the Feast of the Ingathering (English).
National Ballroom Dance Week (Day 5)
National Mind Mapping for Problem Solving Week (Day 3)
National Dog Week (Day 3)
National Banned Books Week (Day 3)
Religious Freedom Week (Day 3)
Roller Skating Week (Day 3)
60 Minutes Day
[USA] National Punctuation Day (2004)
[Guinea-Bissau] Independence Day (1973)
[Japan] Autumnal Equinox Day (thru 9-24)
[Pennsylvania Dutch] Schwenkenfelder Thanksgiving Day (1734)
[South-Africa] Shaka Zulu-day
Bullwinkle Day (prem 1961)
Buy Nothing Day
Chapped Lips Day
Establishemnt of the Republic (Guinea-Bissau).
Miss Piggy Day
National Bluebird of Happiness Day
New Caledonia Territorial Day.
Succoth (Hebrew).
Thanksgiving Day for the Pennsylvania Dutch (Schwenkenfelders).
Third Republic Day (Ghana).
Trinidadian and Tobagonian Republic Day. As Trinidad & Tobago become one independent Republic in 1976
National Coasts Weeks (Day 17)

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Libra: The Balance (9-23 thru 10-22); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Air. Traits: Charming, diplomatic, idealistic, indecisive. Body part associated with this sign: Reins. Occupations: Acting, the arts, law and legal activities, politics. The abbreviation of pound (lb.) comes from the word Libra because of the scales she holds.
September comes from the Latin word septem, seven, to indicate the seventh month.
Full Moon: the Harvest Moon and the Barley Moon, also the Wine Moon.
Gems: the sapphire and chrysolite.
Flowers: morning-glory and aster
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the sapphire is for wisdom, and the morning glory and the aster are for the promise of happiness.
Astrological sign: Libra: The Balance (9-23 thru 10-22); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Air. Traits: Charming, diplomatic, idealistic, indecisive. Body part associated with this sign: Reins. Occupations: Acting, the arts, law and legal activities, politics. The abbreviation of pound (lb.) comes from the word Libra because of the scales she holds.
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.
Adult Literacy Awareness Month
American Newspaper Month
Baby Safety Month
Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month
National Papaya Month
Board and Care Recognition Month
Bourbon Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Cable Television Month.
Childhood Cancer Month
Children's Books Month
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Classical Music Month
Emergency Care Month
Flowers: morning-glory and aster
Full Moon: the Harvest Moon and the Barley Moon.
Gems: the sapphire and chrysolite.
Great American Breakfast Club (Sep 1-Nov 30)
Hand-Craft Soap Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15)
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
Hot Breakfast Month
Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
Hurricane Season Months in the West (June 1-Oct 31)
International Cooperation Learning Month
International Gay Square Dance Month
International Solar Month
International Visitors Month
Jazz Month
Latino Heritage Month
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Marriage Health Month
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the sapphire is for wisdom, and the morning glory and the aster are for the promise of happiness.
National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month
National Beach Clean Up Month
National Bed Check Month!
National Chicken Month
National Cholestrol Education and Awareness Month
National Courtesy Month
National Courtesy Month.
National Honey Month
National Ice Cream Sandwich Month
National Literacy Month
National Mind Mapping Month
National Piano Month
National Rice Month
National School Success Month
National Sewing Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Organic Harvest Month
PTA Membership Enrollment Month
Philatelic Publications Month.
Pleasure Your Mate Month
Potato Bread Month
Project Aware Month
Sea Cadet Month
Self Improvement Month
September comes from the Latin word septem, seven, to indicate the seventh month.
Southern Gospel Music Month
Stop the Violence and Save Our Kids Month
Women of Achievement Month
Women's Health Month!
Festival of Ceres (Roman corn goddess, week-long festival).
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