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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for October 8

Last Updated 09-15-2024

🎭Paul Hogan -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1939
Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Australian
Names/Places: Linda Kozlowski's hubby
Movie Titles: Crocodile Dundee, Lightning Jack, Flipper

🎵Daddy Dewdrop -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1940 N.S.
Music Producer, Songwriter
Names/Places: RN:Richard or Dick Monda
Misc: wrote for The Groovie Goolies
Song Titles: Chick-a-Boom

✍⛪🎭🎵🎷Chevy Chase -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1943 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Comedy Writer, Protestant, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Saxophonist, Jazz Pianist
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RFN:Cornelius Crane
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as President Ford, Weekend Update anchor, & member 1975-76), The Chevy Chase Show, Community's Pierce Hawthorne
Movie Titles: Foul Play, Caddyshack, National Lampoon's Vacation (series), Fletch

🎭Sarah Purcell -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1948 N.S.
Actress, TV Hostess, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Richmond, IN; RLN:Pentecost
TV Shows: The Better Sex, Real People, SunUp (San Diego's SunUp weather girl 1960s), Home Show

🎭Sigourney Weaver -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1949
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles or New York City?; RN:Susan Alexander; Doodles' niece, Pat's daughter
Movie Titles: Alien, Aliens, Ghostbusters, Gorillas in the Mist, Dave, Galaxy Quest, The Villiage, Infamous

🎭Darrell Hammond -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1958
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Movie Titles: Scary Movie (series), Epic Movie, Blues Brothers 2000

🎭Nick Bakay -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1959
Actor, Voice Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Sabrina The Teenage Witch (as voice of Salem Saberhagen the cat), The King of Queens (as various off-screen characters and announcers), 'Til Death (as Karl), The Angry Beavers (as Norbert Foster Beaver), Sabrina the Animated Series
Movie Titles: Zookeeper

🎭Todd Bryant -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1963
Actor, Stuntman
TV Shows: Star Trek STV (as Klaa)
Movie Titles: The Matrix, Daddy's Home, Edward Scissorhands, The Lost World: Jurassic Park

🎭Ian Hart -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1964
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Finding Neverland, Michael Collins, Enemy of the State, Harry Potter (series as Lord Voldemort)

🎭Robert Kelly -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1970 N.S.
Actor, Comedian

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💰🎭🎵Nick Cannon -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1980
Entrepreneur, Actor, Comedian, Personality, Music Producer, Rapper
Song Titles: Parents Just Don't Understand
TV Shows: All That, Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'N Out, America's Got Talent

🎭Angus T. Jones -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1993 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Two and a Half Men (as Jake Harper)
Movie Titles: The Rookie, Bringing Down the House, See Spot Run

🎭Molly Quinn -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1993
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Winx Club (series), Castle (as Alexis Castle)
Movie Titles: We're the Millers, A Christmas Carol

🎭🎵Funny Mike -- is 28 in the year 2024 and 29 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1996 N.S.
Comedian, Rapper
Names/Places: aka Young 22 and 22 Savage

🎭🎵Young 22 -- is 28 in the year 2024 and 29 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1996 N.S.
Comedian, Rapper
Names/Places: aka Funny Mike and 22 Savage

🎭Connor Carmody -- is 27 in the year 2024 and 28 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1997
Actor
Movie Titles: Daddy Day Care

🎭🎵🏆Bella Thorne -- is 27 in the year 2024 and 28 in the year 2025; b.10/8/1997 N.S.
Actress, Producer, Singer, Model
TV Shows: Shake It Up! (as CeCe Jones)
Movie Titles: Midnight Sun, The DUFF, Blended, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day

✍💰Edward Albee -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1857 N.S. d.3/11/1930 N.S. (72)
Writer, Entrepreneur
Misc: was co-founder and partner with B.F. Keith in a chain of vaudeville theaters

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🎭🎵Nora Bayes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1880 d.3/19/1928 (47)
Movie/Stage Actress, Vaudevillaness, Singer
Names/Places: RN:Dora Goldberg

🎭Kirk Alyn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1910 d.3/14/1999 (88)
Movie Actor
Movie Titles: Superman (movie serials, the film's first Superman)

🎭🎵Walter Schumann -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1913 N.S. d.8/21/1958 N.S. (44)
Director, Composer, Conductor
Group Names: Chorals
Song Titles: Dragnet (dum-dee-dum-dum-DUM)

🎭Bill Maynard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1928 N.S. d.3/30/2018 N.S. (89)
Comic Actor, Comedian, English
Names/Places: RN: Walter Frederick George Williams

🎭Sue Randall -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1935 d.10/26/1984 (49)
Actress
TV Shows: Leave It to Beaver (as Miss Landers)

🎵Buzz Clifford -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1942 d.1/26/2018 N.S. (75)
Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RN:Reese Francis Clifford III
Song Titles: Baby Sittin' Boogie

🎵🎸Johnny Ramone -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/8/1948 d.9/15/2004 (55)
Hall of Famer, Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, American
Names/Places: RN:John Cummings
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group Names: The Ramones

Henry Fielding -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/22/1707 d.10/8/1754 (47)
Novelist, Humorist, Satirist, Dramatist, English
Names/Places: NN:Father OF The English Novel
Misc: wrote Tom Jones before the 20th century crooner was even born.

🎖⚖💰John Hancock -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/12/1736 J-LD or 1/23/1737 N.S. or 1/12/1737 Ju-1 d.10/8/1793 N.S. (56)
Revolutionary, Statesman, Merchant
Names/Places: b. in Braintree, MA
Misc: the first signer of The Declaration of Independence; the most prominent of the signers

🎵Jimmy Cross -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/17/1938 N.S. d.10/8/1978 N.S. (39)
Novelty Singer
Song Titles: I Want My Baby Back

🎭Fernando Lamas -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/9/1915 d.10/8/1982 (67)
Movie Actor, Movie Director, Argentine
Names/Places: Arlene Dahl's hubby, Lorenzo's dad
Misc: Billy Crystal became famous for the parody of him on "Saturday Night Live"

🎵Larry Verne -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/8/1936 d.10/8/2013 (77)
Singer
Misc: turned into a construction foreman & assistant set director in motion pictures
Song Titles: Mr. Custer

Paul Prudhomme -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/13/1940 d.10/8/2015 N.S. (75)
Chef
Misc: Cajun chef; Looks like Dom DeLuise

✍🎭Merrill M. Meatter -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/16/1926 N.S. d.10/8/2017 N.S. (90)
Screenwriter, Producer
Misc: collaborated with writer Bob Quigley for over 20 years and co-formed their production company
TV Shows: Hollywood Squares (producer), Gambit (producer), Wacky Races (producer)

Related Events on This Date

In 1882, Born on this day in Knoxville, Tennessee, was Haywire Mac, (Harry McClintock), an American singer and poet, best known for his song "Big Rock Candy Mountain", which was featured in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? The song reached #1 on Billboard's "Hillbilly Hits" chart in 1939. Having worked as a cowboy himself, McClintock was one of the few "country" singers who had an authentic background from which to draw. McClintock died on April 24, 1957.

In 1905, In the Pacific Coast League, the Oakland Oaks and the Portland Beavers played before a crowd of…one. The home plate umpire fulfilled his duties by announcing the lineups, beginning, “Dear sir…”

In 1927, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were paired up in Hal Roachʹs film “The Second Century” where the duo were seen by moviegoers working together for the first time. No copies of this print exist since they were printed on nitrate film stock.

In 1933, Boston vs. New York Giants gained 420 yards rushing!

In 1942, The “Abbott and Costello Show” debuts on radio.

In 1944, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson made their debut on CBS Radio with “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” show. The broadcast also marked their ninth wedding anniversary of the popular couple. They werenʹt really “Adventures”, but it stuck and they were just that for 22 years between radio and TV. The roles of their two sons were originally played by other actors. But by the time the show moved to ABC-TV eight years later, DAVID and RICKY had taken over the parts, which they filled for the video versionʹs 14 year run.

In 1953, R.C., number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Saint George and the Dragonet,” by Stan Freberg.

In 1953, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Saint George and the Dragonet,” Stan Freberg.

In 1953, “Whereʹs Raymond?”, starring Ray Bolger, premiered on ABC (in season two, it is known as “The Ray Milland Show”)

In 1955, On the cover of TV Guide: “George Burns and Gracie Allen”. Other Articles: Wyatt Earp, Ed Murrow, TV Toys

In 1958, “The Kraft Music Hall with Milton Berle”, TV Variety, debut on NBC.

In 1960, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “Leave It to Beaver” (ABC): Chopper, Beaverʹs houseguest, tells about his divorced parents and his numerous stepbrothers and stepsisters. This sounds like great fun to Beaver, who asks his folks about making a similar arrangement. Beaver: Jerry Mathers. Wally: Tony Dow. Mr. Cleaver: Hugh Beaumont. Mrs. Cleaver: Barbara Billingsley. Chopper: Barry Gordon.

In 1960, “An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May” opens to rave reviews on Broadway at the Saint James Theatre.

In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jim Nabors of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.”. Other Articles: That Girl, The Virginian

In 1970, According to tradition, Doctor Demento made his debut on Pasadena radio station KPPC-FM.

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Wheeler-Dealer”, Greg is stuck with a clunker when he buys his first car on his own in “The Wheeler-Dealer” on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Eddie convinces Greg that the old convertible he is trying to get rid of will be easy to fix up. As Greg drives it home he comes to realize that he may have bought a lemon.

In 1976, EMI Records signed Britianʹs most newsworthy punk rock band, The Sex Pistols, in what would be for the company a short-lived, costly association of 2½ months at $60,000.

In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “Donny and Marie Osmond”. Other Articles: X-Rated Pay TV, Soap, Hee Haw

In 1980, Ten x 08 = 80

In 1983, R.C., “King Of Pain” by The Police peaked at number three on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “King Of Suede”.

In 1988, The comedy “Empty Nest” premiered on NBC. The show was a spinoff of “The Golden Girls” and starred Richard Mulligan.

In 1988, “Freddyʹs Nightmares” began airing in syndication

In 1988, “The Munsters Today”, TV Comedy, debut in syndication.

In 1993, Howard Stern releases his first book “Private Parts”.

In 1994, On the cover of TV Guide: “Kate Mulgrew Star Trek Voyager”. Other Articles: big Star Trek issue (old and new)

In 1994, “The Secret World Of Alex Mack” TV Sitcom debut on Nickelodeon.

In 1995, Doctor Demento aired his special 25th Anniversary Show. It aired the early beginnings of his show, highlights from novelty musician interviews, and a countdown of the 25 most requested demented artists of all time. The top ten: 10: Stan Freberg, 9: Cheech and Chong, 8: Shel Silverstein, 7: Spike Jones, 6: Monty Python, 5: Ray Stevens, 4: The Frantics, 3: Frank Zappa, 2: Tom Lehrer, 1: Weird Al Yankovic. It was taped live (where it aired) on KSCA in Los Angeles on September 17.

In 1996, “Late Night with Conan OʹBrien” celebrates show #666. Satan being unavailable, the show instead books Doctor Ruth Westheimer.

In 1997, “Working” TV Sitcom debut on NBC.

In 1999, “Harsh Realm” TV sci-fi series premiered on Fox…and bombed! Also, “Love and Money” TV sitcom premiered on CBS…and bombed! Canʹt these networks get shows that doesnʹt bomb?

In 1999, “Random Acts of Comedy” began airing on Fox Family

In 2080, Ten x 08 = 80

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1993, "Demolition Man" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Silver Pictures; Marco Brambilla (director); Daniel Waters, Robert Reneau, Peter M. Lenkov (screenplay); Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt, Denis Leary, Bill Cobbs, Bob Gunton, Glenn Shadix, Trent Walker, Troy Evans, David Patrick Kelly, Steve Kahan, Andre Gregory, Jack Black, Jesse Ventura, Brandy Ledford, Grand L. Bush, Mark Colson; Sci-Fi, Action; Live action

In 1993, "Mr. Nanny" was released by New Line Cinema; Michael Gottlieb (director/screenplay); Edward Rugoff (screenplay); Hulk Hogan, Sherman Hemsley, Austin Pendleton, Madeline Zima, Robert Hy Gorman, Raymond O'Connor, Afa Anoa'i, Brutus Beefcake, George "The Animal" Steele, Mother Love, David Johansen; Comedy; Live action

In 1999, "Superstar" was released by Paramount Pictures / SNL Studios; Bruce McCulloch (director); Steve Koren (screenplay); Molly Shannon, Will Ferrell, Harland Williams, Elaine Hendrix, Mark McKinney, Tom Green, Glynis Johns, Jason Blicker, Gerry Bamman, Emmy Laybourne, Jennifer Irwin, Rob Stefaniuk, Natalie Radford, Karyn Dwyer, Chuck Campbell; Comedy; Live Action

In 2004, "Around the Bend" was released by Warner Independent Pictures; Jordan Roberts (director/screenplay); Christopher Walken, Josh Lucas, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Jonah Bobo; Comedy, Drama;

In 2004, "Halloweentown High" was released by Disney Channel; Mark A.Z. Dippé (director); Paul Bernbaum, Daniel Berendsen (screenplay); Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Joey Zimmerman, Lucas Grabeel, Olesya Rulin, Finn Wittrock, Clifton Davis, Frank Welker, Emily Roeske, Michael Flynn, Eliana Reyes, Todd Michael Schwartzman, Jesse Harward, Clayton Taylor, Bob Lanoue, Jeff Olson, Frank Gerrish, Mowava Pryor, Aaron Justesen; Comedy, Family, Fantasy;

In 2004, "Raise Your Voice" was released by New Line Cinema / FilmEngine; Sean McNamara (director); Sam Schreiber (screenplay); Hilary Duff, Oliver James, Jason Ritter, Dana Davis, Kat Dennings, Rita Wilson, David Keith, Rebecca De Mornay, John Corbett, Lauren C. Mayhew, Johnny Lewis, Davida Williams, Fred Meyers, James Avery, Robert Trebor, Gibby Brand, Three Days Grace; Drama, Teen, Musical;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1955, ✪✪ “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, ✪✪ “Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots” by The Cheers charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Ain't That A Shame” by Fats Domino charted somewhere on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1960, ✪✪ “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Yogi” by The Ivy Three charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Charlie Ryan and The Timberline Riders charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo Ann Campbell charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Time Machine” by Dante and The Evergreens charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “(I Can't Help You) I'm Falling Too” by Skeeter Davis charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “You Talk Too Much” by Frankie Ford charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Shoppin' For Clothes” by The Coasters charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Don't You Just Know It” by The Fendermen charted at number 110 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin” by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Almost Persuaded No. 2” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams and The London Symphony Orchestra charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ⏺ “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ⏺ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by Eurythmics charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ⏺ “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 20 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 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Tootsee Roll” by 69 Boyz charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers featuring Gillette charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Undone - The Sweater Song” by Weezer charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺ “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Beverly Hills” by Weezer charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Redneck Yacht Club” by Craig Morgan charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “As Good As I Once Was” by Toby Keith charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Alcohol” by Brad Paisley charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On” by Neal McCoy charted at number 98 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 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, ⏺🤣 “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport” by Rolf Harris charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Frankie Vaughan charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “McDonald's Cave” by The Piltdown Men charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Mule Skinner Blues” by The Fendermen charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaaa!” by Napoleon XIV charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Gary Gilmore's Eyes” by The Adverts charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Happy Days” by Pratt and McClain charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ⏺ “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ⏺ “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers charted at number 15 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 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, 🎃 “Zombie” by The Cranberries charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette charted at number 81 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 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, ✪✪ “The Crazy Otto Rag” by Happy Hoagy Carmichael or The Stargazers charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo Ann Campbell charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Robot Man” by Connie Francis charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Mule Skinner Blues” by The Fendermen charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond charted at number 18 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 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 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Baked Beans / You Love Me” by Mother Goose charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Mah-nà-mah-nà / Halfway Down The Stairs” by The Muppets charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Telephone Man / Itinerary” by Meri Wilson charted at number 52 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band / Funk” by Meco charted at number 100 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1983, ✪✪ “Bop Girl” by Pat Wilson charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Rawhide” by The Chaps charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee charted at number 39 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, ✪✪ “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Duke Of Earl” by The Dukes Of Earlwood charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “This Is The Chorus” by Morris Minor and The Majors charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “That's The Thing About Football” by Greg Champion charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Absolutely Fabulous” by Absolutely Fabulous (Pet Shop Boys) charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 28 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, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1977, ✪✪ “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ⏺ “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Life Begins At 40” by Dave and The Dynamos charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 10 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, ⏺ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by Eurythmics charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee charted at number 37 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 9 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 6 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, ⏺ “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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 22 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 11 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ✪✪ “Jack Sparrow” by The Lonely Island featuring Michael Bolton charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 24 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1994, ⏺🤣 “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Pass The Toilet Paper” by The Outhere Brothers charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2005, ✪✪ “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 30 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 54 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 28 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 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 29 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 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Dr. Stein” by Helloween charted at number 85 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 31 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 37 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 37 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 93 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1994, ✪✪ “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 12 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Loser” by Beck charted at number 33 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 55 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 15 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 77 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, ⏺ “Macarena” by Damso charted at number 105 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 5 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 4 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 4 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 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2011, ✪✪ “Jack Sparrow” by The Lonely Island featuring Michael Bolton charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

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 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Dr. Stein” by Helloween charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Pop Muzik” by All Systems Go charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 27 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ⏺🤣 “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 34 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 30 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 73 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 19 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 34 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, ✪✪ “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, ✪✪ “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 8 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 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five charted at number 58 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Townsmen charted at number 81 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, ✪✪ “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds charted at number 83 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams and The London Symphony Orchestra charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ✪✪ “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, ⏺ “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 86 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ⏺ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by Eurythmics charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Our House” by Madness charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, ✪✪ “Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, 🌎 “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 5 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 6 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 63 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, ✪✪ “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 66 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, ✪✪ “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 28 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 9 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

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

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 20 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

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

In 2011, ⏺ “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock charted at number 19 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 3 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ⏺🤣 “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 11 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, ✪✪ “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 19 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs October 8, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Tue Oct the 8 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 282 of the year
Serialnumber = 45561
Julian date = 2460580 O.S.= 9 - 25 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Bridget, widow and St. Keyne, virgin (6th Century).
Feast of St. Thais (Greek Church).
Minority Enterprise Development Week (Day 2)
National Customer Service Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Employ the Handicapped Week (Day 3)
[USA] Newspaper Week (Day 3)
[USA] Respect Life Week (Day 3)
Get Organized Week (Day 3)
Mental Illness Awareness Week (Day 3)
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National Spinning and Weaving Week (Day 3)
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[Cuba] Death of Ernesto "Che" Guevara Serna (1967)
[Sweden] Nils name day
Alvin C. York Day
Hari Raya Haji (Singapore).
Kurban Bayram (Cyprus).
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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: Scorpio: The Scorpion (10-22 thru 11-21); Ruling Planet: Pluto. Element: Water. Traits: Passionate, intense, secretive, subtle. Body part associated with this sign: Secrets. Occupations: Teaching, work requiring concentration, training animals, psychiatry, surgery, detection.
Flowers: calendula, cosmos and hops
Gems: opal & tourmaline
October's name comes from the Latin word for eight, octo.
The Saxons called October Win Monath - time for making wine.
Full Moon: the Hunters' Moon, and the Blood Moon.
Gems: opal and tourmaline.
Flowers: The hops, calendula and cosmo
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the opal and the tourmaline is for hope, and the calendula is for constancy.
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