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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for October 12

Last Updated 02-17-2025

🎭Jim MacKrell -- is 88 in the year 2025 and 89 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1937 N.S.
Actor, Game Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Little Rock, AR
TV Shows: Celebrity Sweepstakes, General Hospital, Capitol, Generations, The Game Game
Movie Titles: Teen Wolf, Annie Hall, Gremlins

🎭Lin Shaye -- is 82 in the year 2025 and 83 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1943 N.S.
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, A Cinderella Story, Ouija, Insidious

🎭Julie Dees -- is 78 in the year 2025 and 79 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1947 N.S.
Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: RN:Julie McWhirter; Rick Dees' wife & assistant
TV Shows: Casper the Friendly Ghost (1980s), Jeannie (1970s), TV Bloopers

🎭🎵Ronalda Douglas -- is 73 in the year 2025 and 74 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1952
Actress, Singer
Misc: retired from acting in 1987
TV Shows: The New Odd Couple, The Secrets of Isis (as Rennie Carol), What's Happening!!! ((various guest spots)

🎭Les Dennis -- is 72 in the year 2025 and 73 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1953 N.S.
Comedian, TV Host, English
TV Shows: Family Fortunes (host)

🎭Deborah Foreman -- is 63 in the year 2025 and 64 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1962
Actress
Movie Titles: Valley Girl, Waxwork, My Chauffeur, April Fool's Day

🎭Tony Cavalero -- is 48 in the year 2025 and 49 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1977 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
Misc: main company member of The Groundlings Theater

Sadie Pierson -- is 31 in the year 2025 and 32 in the year 2026; b.10/12/1994
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Cassandra Peterson & Mark's girl

🎭Raymond Ochoa -- is 24 in the year 2025 and 25 in the year 2026; b.10/12/2001 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Group Names: Ochoa Boyz
Movie Titles: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christnas, Mars Needs Moms, Yogi Bear, A Christmas Carol

🎭Iris Apatow -- is 23 in the year 2025 and 24 in the year 2026; b.10/12/2002 N.S.
Actress
Movie Titles: Sausage Party, Knocked Up, This is 40, Funny People

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🎭Darci Lynne Farmer -- is 21 in the year 2025 and 22 in the year 2026; b.10/12/2004 N.S.
Ventriloquist
TV Shows: America's Got Talent (season 12 winner)

🎭Jane Sherwood Ace -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1900 d.11/11/1974 (74)
Radio Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: Goodman Ace's wife

🎭🎵William Marshall III -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1917 d.6/8/1994 (76)
Movie Actor, Singer

🎨Art Clokey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1921 d.1/8/2010 (88)
Animator
Misc: Gumby creator & Claymation inventor & patenter
TV Shows: Gumby, Davey and Goliath

🎭Doris Grau -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1924 d.12/30/1995 (71)
Actress
TV Shows: The Simpsons (as Lunch Lady Doris/Lurleen Lumpkin 1992-1996)

✍🎭Dick Gregory -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1932 d.8/19/2017 N.S. (84)
Author, Vegetarian, Political Activist, Actor, Comedian

🎵Sam Moore -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1935 N.S. d.1/10/2025 N.S. (89)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: MN:David
Group Names: Sam & Dave, soloist (1970-)
Song Titles: Soul Man, I Thank You

🎭Adam Rich -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/12/1968 N.S. d.1/7/2023 N.S. (54)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: Eight is Enough (as Nicholas Bradford), Code Red, Gun Shy, Dungeons and Dragons
Movie Titles: The Devil and Max Devlin

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🎭Leon Errol -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/3/1881 N.S. d.10/12/1951 N.S. (70)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Dancer, Australian
Movie Titles: Ziegfeld Follies

🎭🎵🎸Gene Vincent -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1935 d.10/12/1971 (36)
Hall of Famer, Movie Actor, Composer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Norfolk, VA; RN:Eugene Vincent Craddock
Misc: The Blue Caps band backed him
Song Titles: Be-Bop-A-Lula

🎭Johnny Olsen -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/22/1910 d.10/12/1985 (75)
Announcer
TV Shows: Doorway to Fame, Hold That Note, Keep it in the Family, Play Your Hunch, Jackie Gleason Show, What's My Line?, I've Got a Secret, The Price is Right (Come on down!)

🎵🎸Ricky (New Wave Musician) Wilson -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/19/1953 d.10/12/1985 (32)
Composer, Singer, New Wave Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Athens, GA; Cindy's (also B-52s) brother
Group Names: The B-52's

🎭Ken Murray -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/14/1903 d.10/12/1988 (85)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Vaudevillan, Producer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Don Court
Movie Titles: Bill and Coo, Ken Murray Show, Son Of Flubber, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

🎨🎭Jay Ward -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/21/1920 d.10/12/1989 (69)
Animator, Producer
Misc: animator Tom Sito of California is certain Jay was born Sep 21, though Sep 20 is from some other sources.
TV Shows: The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle, Dudley Do-Right, Hoppity Hooper, Mr. Peabody, Fractured Fairy Tales, World of Commander McBragg (and many other cartoons)

🎭Leon Ames -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/20/1903 d.10/12/1993 (90)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Portland, Ind.
Misc: 50 years in movies; some say b. 1902
TV Shows: Life with Father, Mr. Ed (as Gordon Kirkwood)

⛪🎭🎵John Denver -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/31/1943 d.10/12/1997 (53)
Protestant, Movie Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Roswell, N.M.; RN:Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.
Misc: once sang a song about Spiro Agnew
Group Names: Chad Mitchell Trio, soloist
Song Titles: Take Me Home Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Annie's Song, Back Home Again, Thank God I'm a Country Boy, I'm Sorry, Calypso
Album Titles: Rocky Mountain Hugh, Back Home Again, Windsong, Spirit

💰🏆⚾Joan B. Kroc -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/27/1928 d.10/12/2003 (75)
Restaurateur, MLB Owner
Misc: McDonalds owner
Sports Teams: San Diego Padres (owned)

🎭Tommy Ford -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/5/1964 N.S. d.10/12/2016 N.S. (52)
Actor, Producer/Director
Names/Places: aka Thomas Mikal Ford
Misc: sources don't agree on birthdate
TV Shows: Martin (as Tommy Strawn), The Parkers (as Mel Parker), New York Undercover (as Lt. Malcolm Barker)
Movie Titles: Harlem Nights, Across the Tracks, Love Ain't Supposed to Hurt 2: The Wedding

🎭Conchata Ferrell -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/28/1943 N.S. d.10/12/2020 N.S. (77)
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Hot L Baltimore, BJ & the Bear (as Wilhelmina The Fox Johnson), E/R, L.A. Law (as Susan Bloom), Two and a Half Men (as Berta)
Movie Titles: Edward Scissorhands, Erin Brokowich, True Romance

🎭Lara Parker -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/27/1938 N.S. d.10/12/2023 N.S. (84)
Actress
TV Shows: Dark Shadows (as Angelique the witch)

Related Events on This Date

In 1773, First insane person committed was Zachariah Mallory as he became the first patient of Virginiaʹs Publick Hospital for Persons of Insane and Disordered Minds. They Came To Take Him Away, Ha-Haaa!

In 1872, Montreal Foot Ball Club first game playing Quebec City to 0-0 tie.

In 1927, Hermann Gorner of Germany raises 24 men weighing 4,123 lbs on a plank with soles of his feet. What sole he had!

In 1934, The cheeseburger is born at Kaelinʹs Tavern in Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1938, MGMʹs “The Wizard Of Oz” went into production.

In 1950, “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS. It was one of the most popular radio shows of its era and became a popular TV show as well.

In 1953, “The Bob Hope Show”, TV Variety; debut on NBC. It replaced Milton Berleʹs Buick-Berle Show one Tuesday a month for two seasons, and in its third season, it alternated with Berle, Dinah Shore, and Martha Raye.

In 1957, The Doctor Seuss Yuletide tale “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” was first published by Random House.

In 1959, R.C., “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1959, R.C., “Ski King” by E.C. Beatty peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1959, R.C., “The Battle Of Kookamonga” by Homer and Jethro peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, As part of the rampant Skifflemania spreading across the country, “Lonnie Donnegan and His Skiffle Group” perform on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”

In 1962, TVʹS “TONIGHT SHOW” JOHNNY CARSONʹs guests include LONNIE DONNEGAN

In 1963, R.C., “Detroit City Number 2” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) peaked at #90 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Honolulu Lulu” by Jan and Dean peaked at #11 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Jenny Brown” by The Smothers Brothers peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, Billboard observes hot-rodding songs are the latest teen fad, replacing surfing songs. Foremost among the souped-up tunes is the Beach Boysʹ “Little Deuce Coupe,” #15 on the pop charts. Capitol Records is supplying DJʹs and record retailers with a book of hot-rod terms.

In 1966, Sammy Davis Jr. made a cameo appearance on the “Batman” TV series on ABC-TV.

In 1969, A mysterious phone caller urges DJ Russ Gibb, at Detroit underground radio station WKNR, to listen to the Beatlesʹ “Revolution Number Nine” backwards. He does and listeners think they hear a voice saying, “Turn me on, dead man.” Thus the “Paul is Dead” craze approaches Orson Wellesʹ “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast as a great media hoax.

In 1972, Pamela Ness of Kansas City, Missouri, set a record for belly dancing by shaking her tummy for 27 continuous hours.

In 1972, COVER OF ROLLING STONE: SALLY STRUTHERS (of TVʹs “ALL IN THE FAMILY”)…also Pebbles voicist in the CBS cartoon “Flintstones Comedy Hour”

In 1972, TVʹS FLIP WILSON SHOW On Film: PAUL McCARTNEY and WINGS (“MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB”)

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Peter and the Wolf”, Peter poses as a high school senior so Greg can double-date with him in “Peter and the Wolf” on Paramount Televisionʹs “The Brady Bunch.” Greg has a date with Sandra for Friday night until her cousin Linda comes to visit. He canʹt get his friends for the “blind date” so Greg talks Peter into dating an “older woman.”

In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “Valerie Harper of Rhoda”. Other Articles: Thatʹs My Mama, James E.Jones

In 1974, R.C., “Earache My Eye (Featuring Alice Bowie)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1976, Veteran soul group the Spinners earn another gold record. Off their sixth album, “Happiness Is Being with the Spinners,” comes their big hit single, “The Rubberband Man.”

In 1977, Psychic Romark attempts to drive blindfolded, smashed into cop van.

In 1979, The Beatles “Rarities” LP was released in the U.K.

In 1979, “The Hitchhikerʹs Guide to the Galaxy” was published by Douglas Adams. A British-based radio comedy series based on the franchise made its debut the year before.

In 1985, R.C., “Born in East L.A.” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo peaked at #45 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, Opry Comedian Rod Brasfield was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame

In 1993, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: The first installment of the LATE SHOW Stupid Pet Tricks is presented. Segments include a blinffolded dog that catches a frisbee, a dog who journeys down a slide with a monkey on its back, and a horse that retrieves and drinks a bottle of water from a refrigerator.

In 1995, “Presidents Of The United States Of America” album by Presidents Of The U.S.A, was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1996, “The RuPaul Show” TV talk show starring the cross-dressing queen of the night debut on VH-1 with guest Dennis Rodman, or did it star the cross-dressing queen of the Bulls Rodman with guest RuPaul?

In 1999, Rob Reiner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 1999, “Slim Shady” album by Eminem was certified Multi Platinum 3.0 by the RIAA

In 2001, Chris Kattan is “Corky Romano”, opening in theaters in the U.S.A. Somewhere in the world, Corky Romano is Chris Kattan!

In 2002, More than 25 years after his death, Elvis Presley is once again the King. RCA Recordsʹ “Elv1s 30 Number One Hits” boys at number one on the Billboard 200 with 500,325 units sold. This marks the first Elvis album to ever debut at the top of the U.S. chart.

In 2005, “Freddie” premiered on ABC.

In 2007, “Wizards of Waverly Place” began airing on Disney Channel

In 2010, “Nick Swardsonʹs Pretend Time” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2012, Jeff Dunham married Audrey Murdick.

In 2015, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” began airing on The CW

In 2017, “The Comedy Get Down” began airing on BET

In 2023, “Frasier” returned to be airing new episodes on Paramount+

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1984, "Garbo Talks" was released by MGM/UA; Sidney Lumet (director); Larry Grusin (screenplay); Anne Bancroft, Ron Silver, Carrie Fisher, Catherine Hicks, Steven Hill, Howard Da Silva, Dorothy Loudon, Harvey Fierstein, Hermione Gingold, Alice Spivak, Mary McDonnell, Adolph Green, Andrzej Bartkowiak, Cy Coleman, Betty Comden, Greta Garbo, George Plimpton; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1984, "Songwriter" was released by Tri-Star Pictures; Alan Rudolph (director); Bud Shrake (screenplay); Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Lesley Ann Warren, Rip Torn, Melinda Dillon, Mickey Raphael; Satire, Comedy; Live Action

In 1989, "Puppet Master" was released by Paramount Home Video / Full Moon Pictures; David Schmoeller (director/screenplay); Charles Band, Kenneth J. Hall (screenplay); Paul Le Mat, Jimmie F. Skaggs, William Hickey, Irene Miracle, Mews Small, Barbara Crampton, Robin Frates, Matt Roe, Kathryn O'Reilly, David Boyd, Peter Frankland, Andrew Kimbrough; Horror; Live Action

In 1990, "Mr. Destiny" was released by Touchstone Pictures; James Orr (director/screenplay); Jim Cruickshank (screenplay); James Belushi, Linda Hamilton, Jon Lovitz, Hart Bochner, Rene Russo, Michael Caine, Bill McCutcheon, Jay O. Sanders, Maury Chaykin, Pat Corley, Douglas Seale, Courteney Cox, Doug Barron, Jeff Weiss, Jeff Pillars, Kathy Ireland, Bryan Buffington; Comedy; Live Action

In 1990, "Troll 2" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Claudio Fragasso (director/screenplay); Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Margo Prey, Connie McFarland, Deborah Reed, Jason F. Wright, Darren Ewing, Jason Steadman, Ethan Sarphie; Horror, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1990, "Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jim Abrahams (director); Karen Leigh Hopkins (screenplay); Winona Ryder, Jeff Daniels, Dinah Manoff, Laila Robins, Thomas Wilson Brown, Joan McMurtrey, Frances Fisher, Graham Beckel, Sachi Parker, Robby Kiger, Stephen Tobolowsky, Micole Mercurio; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2001, "Bandits" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Hyde Park Entertainment / Baltimore/Spring Creek Pictures; Barry Levinson (director); Harley Peyton (screenplay); Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity, Brían F. O'Byrne, Stacey Travis, Bobby Slayton, January Jones, Azura Skye, Peggy Miley, William Converse-Roberts, Richard Riehle, Micole Mercurio, Scott Burkholder, Anthony Burch, Sam Levinson, Scout LaRue Willis, Tallulah Belle Willis; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Corky Romano" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Rob Pritts (director); David Garrett, Jason Ward (screenplay); Chris Kattan, Vinessa Shaw, Peter Berg, Chris Penn, Richard Roundtree, Fred Ward, Peter Falk, Matthew Glave, Roger Fan, Dave Sheridan, Michael Massee, Vincent Pastore, Zach Galifianakis, Rena Mero; Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge" was released by Disney Channel; Mary Lambert (director); Jon Cooksey, Ali Marie Matheson (screenplay); Debbie Reynolds, Kimberly J. Brown, Judith Hoag, Joey Zimmerman, Phillip Van Dyke, Daniel Kountz, Peter Wingfield, Richard Side, Robin Thomas, Jessica Lucas, Scott Owen, Blake Mawson, Emily Roeske, Blu Mankuma, Xantha Radley, Casey Dubois, Wren Roberts, Marc Andrew Smith; Adventure, Family, Fantasy; Live Action

In 2007, "Lars and the Real Girl" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Sidney Kimmel Entertainment; Craig Gillespie (director); Nancy Oliver (screenplay); Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider, Kelli Garner, Patricia Clarkson, R. D. Reid, Nancy Beatty, Doug Lennox, Joe Bostick, Liz Gordon, Nicky Guadagni, Karen Robinson, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos, Billy Parrott, Sally Cahill, Angela Vint, Liisa Repo-Martell, Boyd Banks, Darren Hynes, Victor Gómez, Tommy Chang, Arnold Pinnock, Joshua Peace, Aurora Browne, Alec McClure, Tannis Burnett, Lauren Ash, Lindsey Connell; Romance, Comedy, Drama

In 2007, "Why Did I Get Married?" was released by Lionsgate / Tyler Perry Studios; Tyler Perry (director/screenplay); Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Richard T. Jones, Lamman Rucker, Denise Boutte, Keesha Sharp, Kaira Whitehead; Comedy, Drama

In 2008, "Flick" was released by Peace Arch / AV Pictures / Monster Films; David Howard (director/screenplay); Hugh O'Conor, Faye Dunaway, Liz Smith, Michelle Ryan, Mark Benton, Julia Foster, Terence Rigby, John Woodvine, Richard Hawley, Geoffrey Hughes, Anna Karen, Sara Harris Davies, Hayley Angel Wardle, Kerrie Hayes, Rhys Parry Jones; Horror; L

In 2018, "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween" was released by Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation / Original Film; Ari Sandel (director); Rob Lieber (screenplay); Wendi McLendon-Covey, Madison Iseman, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Caleel Harris, Chris Parnell, Ken Jeong, Jack Black

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1940, ✪✪ “Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar (Parts 1 and 2)” by Will Bradley and His Orchestra featuring Ray McKinley charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “Black Slacks” by Joe Bennett and The Sparkletones charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “Short Fat Fannie” by Larry Williams charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “White Silver Sands” by Don Rondo charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Huey (Piano) Smith and The Clowns charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “The Flying Saucer The 2nd” by Buchanan and Goodman charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “Back To School Again” by Timmie 'Oh Yeah!' Rogers charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Busted” by Ray Charles charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Honolulu Lulu” by Jan and Dean charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Martian Hop” by Ran-Dells charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Little Eefin Annie” by Joe Perkins charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Speed Ball” by Ray Stevens charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Jenny Brown” by Smothers Brothers charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Detroit City No. 2” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, 🌎 “Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation)” by Don Fardon charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “1,2,3 Red Light” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by King Curtis charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Earache My Eye” by Cheech and Chong charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)” by Raspberries charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Born In East L.A.” by Cheech and Chong charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Mötley Crüe charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “You Look Marvelous” by Fernando (Billy Crystal) charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Superman's Song” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Low Rider (On The Boulevard)” by Latin Alliance featuring War charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “Guys Do It All The Time” by Mindy McCready charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ✪✪ “Ten Rounds With José Cuervo” by Tracy Byrd charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil' Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1957, ✪✪ “Any Old Iron” by Peter Sellers charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, ✪✪ “Short Fat Fannie” by Larry Williams charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)” by Allan Sherman charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Surf City” by Jan and Dean charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Red, Red Wine” by Jimmy James and The Vagabonds charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Minuetto Allegretto” by The Wombles charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids charted at number 83 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ⏺🤣 “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ⏺🤣 “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Swing Low (Run With The Ball)” by Union featuring England World Cup Rugby Squad charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “I've Got A Little Puppy” by The Smurfs charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺🤣 “It's Just Porn Mum” by Trucks charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺ “I Love It” by Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz charted at number 92 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 92 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1963, ✪✪ “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)” by Allan Sherman charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, ✪✪ “Wipe Out / Surfer Joe” by The Surfaris charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “1,2,3 Red Light” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Night Chicago Died / Can You Get It When You Want It” by Paper Lace charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Bonaparte's Retreat / Too Many Mornings” by Glen Campbell charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Midnight At The Oasis / Any Old Time” by Maria Muldaur charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Streak / You've Got The Music Inside” by Ray Stevens charted at number 52 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, 🎃🤣 “(It's A) Monster's Holiday / Great Expectations” by Buck Owens charted at number 53 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Billy, Don't Be A Hero / Celia” by Paper Lace charted at number 56 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman / Road Food” by The Guess Who charted at number 57 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “I Shot The Sheriff / Give Me Strength” by Eric Clapton charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Too Pooped To Pop / She, Tell Me What To Do” by The La De Da's charted at number 77 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ⏺🤣 “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ⏺ “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los Del Mar featuring Pedro Castano charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “Mother Mother” by Tracy Bonham charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Scooter charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (Remixed By Paul Hardcastle)” by Ian Dury and The Blockheads charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “Mother Mother” by Tracy Bonham charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los Del Mar featuring Pedro Castano charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ⏺🤣 “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 24 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz charted at number 39 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 45 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1991, ✪✪ “Do The Limbo Dance” by David Hasselhoff charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 48 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz charted at number 63 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺ “Hangover” by Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida charted at number 72 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1968, ✪✪ “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “King Croesus” by World Of Oz charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Wall Street Shuffle” by 10cc charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ⏺🤣 “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ✪✪ “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 99 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road [+ Lil' Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (Remix)]” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “19” by Paul Hardcastle charted at number 30 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Clouds Across The Moon” by The RAH Band charted at number 41 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 8 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 7 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette charted at number 18 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los Del Mar featuring Pedro Castano charted at number 29 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ✪✪ “The Logical Song” by Scooter charted at number 53 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” by Bluestar charted at number 78 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺ “I Love It” by Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX charted at number 48 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz charted at number 97 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺ “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 146 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 9 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 114 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1974, ✪✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ⏺🤣 “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “Captain Jack” by Captain Jack charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 11 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ✪✪ “The Bumpisong” by Spritney Bears charted at number 16 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil' Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 30 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1968, ✪✪ “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” by Ohio Express charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “My Toot Toot” by Denise LaSalle charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ⏺🤣 “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Do The Limbo Dance” by David Hasselhoff charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ⏺ “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 29 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 67 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺ “I Love It” by Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX charted at number 74 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1968, ✪✪ “Fire” by The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, 🌎 “Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation)” by Don Fardon charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, ✪✪ “1,2,3 Red Light” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Earache My Eye” by Cheech and Chong charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Clap For The Wolfman” by The Guess Who charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)” by Raspberries charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, ✪✪ “Pencil Thin Mustache” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ⏺ “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “You Look Marvelous” by Fernando (Billy Crystal) charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Mötley Crüe charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “19” by Paul Hardcastle charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo charted at number 81 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, ✪✪ “Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody” by David Lee Roth charted at number 89 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺ “I Love It” by Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX charted at number 40 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ✪✪ “Cookie Dance” by Chip Chocolate charted at number 69 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1991, ✪✪ “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 9 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, ✪✪ “Superman's Song” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 59 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, ✪✪ “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 83 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 3 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1996, 🎃🤣 “Ghostbusters” by The Rasmus charted at number 11 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 2 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2013, ⏺ “I Love It” by Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX charted at number 14 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2002, ⏺ “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 1 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, ⏺🤣 “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 14 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs October 12, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sun Oct the 12 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 285 of the year
Serialnumber = 45930
Julian date = 2460949 O.S.= 9 - 29 - 2025

Calendar

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Sukkot
Feast of Cirio de Nazare (Brazil).
Feast of St. Dismas, the Good Thief.
Feast of St. Wilfrid, Bishop of York (A.D. 709).
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[Western Samoa] White Sunday (2nd Sunday)
American Indian Time of Thanksgiving
National Children's Day
National Dessert Day
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[CT, NY, MA] Dictionary Week Begins
[USA] National Metric Week.
National Pickled Pepper Week Ends
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[Brazil] Nossa Senhora Aparecida
[Equatorial Guinea] Independence Day (1968)
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Day of the Polish Army.
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Proerosa (Greek holiday).
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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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