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

Last Updated 11-11-2024

🎵Rodney Desborough Slater -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.11/8/1941
Saxophonist, Trumpeter
Group Names: The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

🎭Luba Goy -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.11/8/1945
Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Canadian, German
Misc: of The Royal Canadian Air Farce
TV Shows: The Care Bears Family, The Royal Canadian Air Farce

⚛💰🎭Gordon Ramsay -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.11/8/1966 N.S.
Chef, Restaurateur, Personality, Scottish
TV Shows: Hell's Kitchen (ITV)

🎭Courtney Thorne-Smith -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.11/8/1967
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Day By Day, Melrose Place (as Alison Parker), Ally McBeal (as Georgia Thomas), According to Jim (as Cheryl), Two and a Half Men (as Lyndsey McElroy)

🎭Tara Reid -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.11/8/1975
Actress, Producer
Movie Titles: Van Wilder: Party Liaison, A Return to Salem's Lot, The Big Lebowski, Sharknado, American Pie (series), Josie and the Pussycats, My Boss' Daughter

🎭Jack Osbourne -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.11/8/1985
Actor, English
Names/Places: Sharon and Ozzy's son, Kelly's brother
TV Shows: The Osbournes
Movie Titles: Austin Powers in Goldmember

Abraham "Bram" Stoker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1847 N.S. d.4/20/1912 N.S. (64)
Author, Writer, British, Irish
Book Titles: Dracula

Herman Rorshcach -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1884 N.S. d.4/1/1922 N.S. (37)
Psychiatrist, Swiss
Misc: devised the inkblot test that bears his name and that is widely used clinically for diagnosing psychopathology.

Robert Schiller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1918 N.S. d.10/10/2017 N.S. (98)
Screenwriter
Names/Places: aka Bob Schiller
TV Shows: I Love Lucy, All in the Family, Make Room for Daddy, The Bob Cummings Show, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, Pete and Gladys, The Ann Sothern Show, The Red Skelton Show, The Carol Burnett Show, The Flip Wilson Show, Maude, Archie Bunker's Place

🎭Esther Rolle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1922 d.11/17/1998 (76)
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Pompano Beach, FL
Misc: Negro Ensemble Co. orig member; some say 1923, 24, or 33, AP says b. 1920
TV Shows: Maude (as Florida Evans), Good Times (as Florida Evans)

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🎭Joe Flynn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1924 d.7/19/1974 (49)
TV/Movie Actor, Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RN:Joseph A Flynn; b. in Youngstown, Ohio
TV Shows: Batman (frequent guest star), The George Gobel Show, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (as Mr. Kelley), Bob Newhart Show (1960s), Joey Bishop Show (as Frank), McHale's Navy (as Capt. Wallace B. Binghamton), Tim Conway Show, The Girl Most Likely To... (TV movie)
Movie Titles: Flubber (series), The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Now You See Him Now Yoy Don't, The Strongest Man in the World, The Love Bug, The Barefoot Executive, The Million Dollar Duck, How to Frame a Figg

🎨✍Jack Mendelsohn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1926 N.S. d.1/25/2017 N.S. (90)
Animator, Artist, Comic Book Artist, Screenwriter
TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (scripter), Three's Company (scripter), The Carol Burnett Show (scripter), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (scripter)
Movie Titles: Yellow Submarine (co-screenwriter)

🎭🎵Sir Ken Dodd -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/8/1929 d.3/11/2018 N.S. (88)
Actor, Comedian, Songwriter, Singer, English

Duns Scotus -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1266 d.11/8/1308 (42)
Philosopher, Scottish
Misc: coined the word "dunce"

William Hone -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/3/1780 N.S. d.11/8/1842 N.S. (62)
Author, Satirist, English
Misc: Bookseller
Book Titles: the Every-Day book

🎭🎵Beatrice Kay -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/21/1907 d.11/8/1986 (79)
Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer
Misc: a raucous husky belter of Gay 90s songs
TV Shows: Calvin & the Colonel (as Sister Sue)

Michael O'Donoghue -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/5/1940 d.11/8/1994 (54)
Comedy Writer
Names/Places: aka Mr. Mike
Misc: founded the National Lampoon Radio Hour
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (original writer 1975-80 & 1985)

🎵Country Dick Montana -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/17/1955 d.11/8/1995 (40)
Singer, Drummer
Names/Places: RN:Daniel Monty McLain
Group Names: The Beat Farmers, soloist
Song Titles: Happy Boy, Lakeside Trailer Park (previous titles as Beat Farmers lead)

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🎨Bil Keane -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1922 d.11/8/2011 (89)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Book Titles: The Family Circus

🎭Lucille Bliss -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/31/1916 d.11/8/2012 (96)
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: The Smurfs (as Smurfette), Crusader Rabbit

🎭Alex Trebek -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/22/1940 N.S. d.11/8/2020 N.S. (80)
Game Show Host, Canadian
Names/Places: b. in Sudbury, Ontario
Movie Titles: Jeopardy!, High Rollers, Wizard of Odds, $128,000 Question, Classic Concentration, To Tell the Truth

Related Events on This Date

In 1847, Writer Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was born. He created the classic character of “Dracula” based on a dream he experienced. Stoker died on April 20, 1912.

In 1889, Montana became the 41st state of the Union. Frank Zappa went there to grow dental floss.

In 1910, William H. Frost of Spokane, Washington, patented the insect exterminator (zzzzk! zzzzk!) As you can see (zzzzzk!) by the purple light and snapping (zzzzk!) sound, the unit here (zzzk!) is working (zzzzk!) just swell. Someday, weʹll get rid of (zzzk!) all these bugs.

In 1920, Actress Esther Rolle was born in Pompano Beach, Florida. She starred in such films as “A Raisin in the Sun,” “The Mighty Quinn,” and “Driving Miss Daisy,” as well as the TV film “Summer of My German Soldier” and the TV series “Maude” and “Good Times.” She died on November 17, 1998.

In 1920, Rupert the Bear, along with his pals Bill Badger, Algy Pug and Pong Ping, debut in Britainʹs Daily Express. Now the bear that lays claim to being the longest-running childrenʹs comic character in the world, even longer than Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouseʹs longtime reign!

In 1924, Actor Joe Flynn was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He starred in “The Seven Little Foys,” “The Desperate Hours,” “Lover Come Back,” “Divorce American Style” and a number of Disney films, including “The Love Bug,” “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes,” “The Barefoot Executive,” “The $1,000,000 Duck,” “Now You See Him, Now You Donʹt” and “Superdad.” He is perhaps best remembered as Captain Wallace Binghamton — “Leadbottom” — in the 1960s TV sitcom “McHaleʹs Navy.” Flynn died under mysterious circumstances on July 19, 1974, when his body was found at the bottom of his swimming pool, reportedly weighed down by a leg cast he was wearing for a broken leg. Some reports say his death was due to a heart attack (and he then fell in); other reports say he drowned; still others say he was murdered by unnamed persons. Pick your own ending.

In 1952, Bumbling businessman Robert S. Beanblossom (Bob Cummings) somehow manages to fail upward each week. Itʹs his helpful secretary Julie Marshall (Julie Bishop) whoʹs really “My Hero.” The series runs a single season; “The Bob Cummings Show” AKA “Love That Bob” will be more successful starting in 1955.

In 1952, “My Hero”, TV Comedy, debut on NBC.

In 1961, KVN (“Club of the Funny and Inventive”) began airing on The First Channel in the Soviet Union.

In 1966, Republican candidate Ronald Reagan was elected governor of California, defeating Democratic incumbent Pat Brown. He was a former movie star and SAG president.

In 1969, NBC airs the pilot episode of Rod Serlingʹs science fiction anthology series “Night Gallery,” which would be picked up as a regular series for the 1970–71 television season.

In 1970, “The Goodies” began airing on BBC2

In 1973, The right ear of seventeen-year-old kidnapping victim John Paul Getty III arrived at the office of an Italian newspaper with a ransom note demanding $750,000 within ten days. Unfortunately, the body partʹs package has been stuck in the mail for three weeks. Getty will be released next month after his family pays the ransom, albeit belatedly.

In 1973, Walt Disneyʹs movie “Robin Hood” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1973, CBS-TV aired the television debut of the motion picture “The Graduate” starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.

In 1975, R.C., “(How I Spent My Summer Vacation) Or A Day At The Beach With Pedro and Man)” by Cheech and Chong peaked at #54 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Indian Love Call” by Ray Stevens peaked at #68 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Space Oddity” by David Bowie peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1976, COVER OF PEOPLE: TONY RANDALL

In 1977, Singer Suzi Quatro begins her role as Leather Tuscadero on ABCʹs Happy Days.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “Polly Holiday of Flo”. Other Articles: Cher, TV Reports from Saturn.

In 1980, R.C., “Private Idaho” by B-52's peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo Show”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC.

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” single by Taco was certified Gold by the RIAA. Yo quiero mas Taco Musica!

In 1986, This day saw the biggest blowout of the year happen, as Oklahoma defeated Missouri 77-0 in a college football game.

In 1988, 11 x 08 = 88

In 1989, “Mystery Science Theater 3000” launches at speeds of at least “mock 5.”

In 1990, Howard Stern guested on “Late Night with David Letterman.”

In 1990, The 200th episode of NBCʹs “Cheers” aired in a one-hour special. Original cast member Shelly Long made a special appearance.

In 1992, “Hi Honey Iʹm Home” TV Comedy last aired on Nickelodeon.

In 1994, California voters approved Proposition 187, designed to deny education and social services and non-emergency health care to illegal aliens. Alf, Doctor Spock, Mork, and even space alien Roger all protested against the voting. (Proposition 187 was never implemented after courts found it unconstitutional.)

In 1995, Country Dick Montana…lead singer of the Beat Farmers…collapsed and died on stage in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.

In 1996, The movie “The Nutty Professor” opened in movie theaters in the United Kingdom.

In 1997, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jeri Ryan of Star Trek Voyager OR Terry Farrell of Deep Space Nine”. Other Articles: The stars of 60's spy shows.

In 2010, Talk show host Conan OʹBrien made his debut on TBS with his nightly show “Conan”. He ended his show in 2021.

In 2011, Bil Keane, 89, creator of the comic strip “Family Circus,” died in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

In 2019, the movie "Klaus" debuted on Netflix.

In 2020, “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek died at his Los Angeles home after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years; he was 80.

In 2088, 11 x 08 = 88

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1970, "The Horror of Frankenstein" was released by Continental Films / Hammer Film Productions; Jimmy Sangster (director/screenplay); Jeremy Burnham (screenplay); Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara, Veronica Carlson, Dennis Price, Jon Finch, Bernard Archard, James Hayter, Joan Rice, James Cossins, Geoffrey Lumsden, Terry Duggan, Michael Goldie, David Prowse, Graham James, Stephen Turner, Neil Wilson, Glenys O'Brien, Chris Lethbridge-Baker, George Belbin, Hal Jeayes, Carol Jeayes

In 1978, "Magic" was released by 20th Century Fox; Richard Attenborough (director); William Goldman (screenplay); Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Ed Lauter, E.J. André, Jerry Houser, David Ogden Stiers, Lillian Randolph; Horror; Live Action

In 1978, "Slow Dancing in the Big City" was released by United Artists / CIP; John G. Avildsen (director); Barra Grant (screenplay); Paul Sorvino, Anne Ditchburn, Nicolas Coster, Thaao Penghlis, Hector Mercado, Brenda Joy Kaplan, Daniel Faraldo, Bill Conti, Richard Jamieson, Danielle Brisebois, Lloyd Kaufman, Barra Grant, Anita Dangler, Linda Selman, Dick Carballo, Jack Ramage, Adam Gifford, Michael Gorrin, Tara Mitton, Matt Russo, Ben Slack, Mimi Cecchini; Drama, Musical, Romance; Live Action

In 1985, "Transylvania 6-5000" was released by New World Pictures; Rudy De Luca (director/screenplay); Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley Jr., Joseph Bologna, Carol Kane, Jeffrey Jones, John Byner, Geena Davis, Michael Richards, Donald Gibb, Norman Fell, Teresa Ganzel, Rudy De Luca, Inge Appelt, Božidar Smiljanić; Horror, Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "All I Want for Christmas" was released by Paramount Pictures; Robert Lieberman (director); Thom Eberhardt, Richard Kramer (screenplay); Thora Birch, Ethan Randall, Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Lauren Bacall, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Nealon, Andrea Martin, Amy Oberer, Renée Taylor, Felicity LaFortune, Camille Saviola, Michael Alaimo, Josh Keaton, Elizabeth Cherney; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Strictly Business" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Kevin Hooks (director); Pam Gibson, Nelson George (screenplay); Tommy Davidson, Joseph C. Phillips, Halle Berry, Anne-Marie Johnson, David Marshall Grant, Jon Cypher, Samuel L. Jackson, Kim Coles, Sam Rockwell, Annie Golden; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Mad Dog Time" was released by United Artists; Larry Bishop (director/screenplay); Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Dreyfuss, Jeff Goldblum, Diane Lane, Gregory Hines, Kyle MacLachlan, Burt Reynolds, Larry Bishop, Henry Silva, Michael J. Pollard, Christopher Jones, Billy Idol, Angie Everhart, Billy Drago, Paul Anka, Rob Reiner, Joey Bishop, Richard Pryor, Frank Licari; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

In 1998, "A Knight in Camelot" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television / Rosemont Productions International; Roger Young (director); Joe Wiesenfeld (screenplay); Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York, Paloma Baeza, Simon Fenton, James Coombes, Robert Addie, Ian Richardson, Amanda Donohoe, John Guerrasio, Steve Speirs; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "8 Mile" was released by Universal Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Curtis Hanson (director); Scott Silver (screenplay); Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, Anthony Mackie, Michael Shannon, Eugene Byrd, Evan Jones, Omar Benson Miller, De'Angelo Wilson, Taryn Manning, Proof, Xzibit, Obie Trice, John Singleton, Craig Chandler, Chloe Greenfield, Miz Korona, Brandon T. Jackson; Drama, Musical; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1952, ✪✪ “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, ⏺ “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Blob” by The Five Blobs charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Hula Hoop Song” by Georgia Gibbs charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of Thunder Road” by Robert Mitchum charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “The Hula Hoop Song” by Teresa Brewer charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⛪ “Jesus Is A Soul Man” by Lawrence Reynolds charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “We Love You, Call Collect” by Art Linkletter charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down” by Ray Stevens charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Okie From Muskogee” by Merle Haggard charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Low Rider” by War charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” by Cheech and Chong charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ⏺🤣 “Indian Love Call” by Ray Stevens charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “King Kong” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Private Idaho” by The B-52's charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “The Legend Of Wooley Swamp” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Let's Do Something Cheap and Superficial” by Burt Reynolds charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Bomb Iran” by Vince Vance and The Valiants charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⏺ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “You Be Illin'” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Goin' Crazy” by David Lee Roth charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⏺ “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ✪✪ “Bartender Song (aka Sittin' At A Bar)” by Rehab With Hank Williams Jr. charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ✪✪ “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie and Tae charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

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

In 1958, ✪✪ “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⏺ “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⏺🤣 “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, 🎃 “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Hare Krishna Mantra” by Radah Krishna Temple charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ⏺ “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “D.I.V.O.R.C.E.” by Billy Connolly charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You)” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Kill The Poor” by Dead Kennedys charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Every Loser Wins” by Nick Berry charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⏺ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Girls Ain't Nothin' But Trouble” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Sun Arise” by Rolf Harris charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⏺🤣 “Say Cheese (Smile Please)” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, 🎃🤣 “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, 🎃🤣 “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, 🎃🤣 “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 89 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, ✪✪ “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Hair / Without You” by Doug Parkinson In Focus charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Amazin' Man / Findin' de Lady” by John Bird charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Elephant Song / A Daisy A Day” by Kamahl charted at number 60 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “The Biggest Parakeets In Town / I Wasn't Wrong About You” by Jud Strunk charted at number 70 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Chevy Van / Hang My Head and Moan” by Sammy Johns charted at number 86 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Tush / Blue Jean Blues” by ZZ Top charted at number 87 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem) / Slap Your Draughty Blue Jeans” by Bill and Boyd charted at number 95 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Babooshka / Ran Tan Waltz” by Kate Bush charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Ashes To Ashes / Move On” by David Bowie charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Hard To Be Humble / The Greatest Gift Of All” by Mac Davis charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Generals and Majors / The Somnambulist” by XTC charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, 🎃🤣 “Time Warp” by Various Artists charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face / Ain't In No Hurry” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties / Bureaucrats” by Jona Lewie charted at number 51 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 74 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Freedom Of Choice / Snowball” by Devo charted at number 85 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, 🎃 “Bad Moon Rising” by The Reels charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, ✪✪ “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin and The Kinshasa Band charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺🤣 “You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties” by Jona Lewie charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Generals and Majors” by XTC charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Do Fries Go With That Shake?” by George Clinton charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1980, ⏺ “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 13 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 25 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 57 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates featuring The Kumars charted at number 40 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⏺ “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by Mahna Mackay charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ⏺ “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⏺ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 83 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates featuring The Kumars charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Cooldown Café featuring Gerard Joling charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 3 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 26 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 48 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⏺ “Another Brick In The Wall / We Are The Champions” by Kids Will Rock You charted at number 70 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël / Minuit, chrétiens” by Tino Rossi charted at number 49 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël” by Pinocchio and Marilou charted at number 54 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ⏺ “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 109 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ✪✪ “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 175 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, ✪✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, 🎃 “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1986, ✪✪ “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ✪✪ “Little Red Riding Hood” by A-Moe charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, ✪✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “In The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus)” by Zager and Evans charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 13 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, ✪✪ “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 41 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates featuring The Kumars charted at number 73 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 54 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, ✪✪ “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, ✪✪ “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⛪ “Jesus Is A Soul Man” by Lawrence Reynolds charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down” by Ray Stevens charted at number 59 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ⏺ “Like A Rolling Stone” by Phil Flowers and Flowershop charted at number 80 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, ✪✪ “We Love You, Call Collect” by Art Linkletter charted at number 85 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin and The Kinshasa Band charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Tush” by ZZ Top charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, ✪✪ “Low Rider” by War charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Still Rock and Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 53 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 67 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, ✪✪ “Generals and Majors” by XTC charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Doctor and The Medics charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Missionary Man” by Eurythmics charted at number 46 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ✪✪ “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, ⏺ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, ✪✪ “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie and Tae charted at number 75 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1997, ⏺ “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 2 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ✪✪ “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 3 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 46 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 8 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 15 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2014, 🎃🤣 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 38 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs November 8, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sat Nov the 8 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 312 of the year
Serialnumber = 45957
Julian date = 2460976 O.S.= 10 - 26 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

Saint Aedh Mac Breic Feast Day
[USA] Impotency Week (Day 6)
[USA] Chemistry Week Ends
[USA] Double Talk Week Ends
[USA] Health Information Management Week Ends
[USA] Independent Booksellers Week (Day 7) (8 Days)
[USA] Medical Staff Services Awareness Week Ends
[USA] Notary Public Week Ends
[USA] Osteopathic Medicine Week Ends
[World] International Cat Week Ends
Festival of Ceres (Roman corn goddess).
Fuigo Matsuri, Festival of the Hearth (Japanese festival honoring Hettsui-No-Kami, goddess of the kitchen range).
[Montana] Admissions Day (1889)
[USA] Abet and Aid Punster's Day
[USA] Dunce Day (1308)
[USA] Merchant Sailing Ship Preservation Day
[USA] Romances Are Rewarding Day
[USA] X-Ray Discovery Day
[USSR, Bulgaria, Hungary, Mongolia] October Revolution Day (1917) (thru 11-8)
[England] Lord Mayor's Day
[USA] Radiologic Technology Week Ends

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Sagittarius: The Archer (thru 11-22 thru 12-21); Ruling Planet: Jupiter. Element: Fire. Traits: Bountiful, frank, versatile, philosophical. Body part associated with this sign: The thighs. Occupations: Travel, politics, meteorology, philosophy, religion.
November was known by the Saxons as Wint Monath - the wind month.
November was the ninth month. Novem is Latin for nine.
Flowers: chrysanthemum and dahlia
Full Moon: the Beaver Moon
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the topaz is for fidelity, and the chrysanthemum is for loveliness and cheerfulness.
Gems: topaz and citrine
Aviation History Month
British Appreciation Month
Child Safety and Protection Month
November is... Slaughter Month
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Good Nutrition Month
Great American Breakfast Club (Sep 1-Nov 30)
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Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
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Thanksgiving Canned Goods Drive (Nov 1-Thanksgiving Day eve)
[NY] Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Taurids meteor shower (thru 11-15)
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