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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for December 14

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭Hal Williams -- is 86 in the year 2024 and 87 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1938
Actor
Misc: stage: Roots (as Alex Haley); some say b. 1934
TV Shows: Harry-O (as mechanic Clarence), The Waltons (as Harley Foster), Sanford & Sons (as Officer Smith aka Smitty), On the Rocks, Pvt. Benjamin (as Sgt. Ted Ross), 227 (as Lester Jenkins), Sinbad (as Rudy)
Movie Titles: Guess Who, Flight, The Rookie

🎵🎸Cliff Williams -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1949
Hall of Famer, Guitarist, Heavy Metal Bassist, English
Misc: some say b. 1948
Group Names: AC/DC

🎭Vicki Michelle -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1950
Actress, Producer (m), English
TV Shows: 'Allo 'Allo (as Yvette Carte-Blanche)
Movie Titles: Virgin Witch, Resentment, The Callback Queen

🎭Celia Weston -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1951
Actress
TV Shows: Alice (as Jolene Hunnicutt)

⚛🎭Paul Zaloom -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1951
Scientist (m), TV Actor, TV Host, Puppeteer (m)
TV Shows: Beakman's World (as Beakman)

✍🎭Joe Toplyn -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1953
Comedy Writer (m), Producer (m)
TV Shows: Late Night with David Letterman, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Monk

🎭🎵Todd Turquand -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1964
Actor, Dancer (m), Singer
Misc: retired from acting in 1978
TV Shows: The New Mickey Mouse Club, Rhoda (as Donnie Gerard in season 1)
Movie Titles: Burnt Offerings

🎭🎵Nancy Valen -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1965
Actress, Producer (m), Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn
TV Shows: Hull High (as Donna Breedlove), Baywatch (as Captain Samantha "Sam" Thomas)
Movie Titles: Loverboy, The Heavenly Kid, Porky's Revenge

🎭Michaela Watkins -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1971 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live, Trophy Wife, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Casual (as Valerie Meyers)
Movie Titles: The Back-Up Plan, Enough Said, Wanderlust

🎭Miranda Hart -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/14/1972 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m), English
TV Shows: Call the Midwife (as Chummy), Miranda (as Miranda)
Movie Titles: Spy, Magicians

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🎭Lori Mae Hernandez -- is 22 in the year 2024 and 23 in the year 2025; b.12/14/2002 N.S.
Comedienne

🎵🎸Carl Graves -- b.12/14/????
New Wave Keyboardist, Ska Performer
Misc: b. c. mid 1950s
Group Names: Oingo Boingo

🎭Lillian Randolph -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1898 d.9/12/1980 (81)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: Amanda's sister
TV Shows: Beulah, Amos 'n Andy (as Madame Queen), Bill Cosby Show (as Rose Kincaid), Roots (as Sister Sara)

🎭🎵Morey Amsterdam -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1908 N.S. d.10/28/1996 N.S. (87)
Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Vaudevillan, Panelist, Cellist
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, IL
Misc: vaudeville, radio, Hollywood Square & other game show panel, & nightclubs; performed a record 75 radio programs in one week in 1947; some say b. 1908 as co-star Rose Marie stated in the press, other sources give 1912 and 1914.
TV Shows: Morey Amsterdam Show, Dick Van Dyke (as Buddy Sorrell)

🎭🎵Spike Jones -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1911 N.S. d.5/1/1965 N.S. (53)
Comedian, Drummer, Novelty Singer, Bandleader
Names/Places: RFMN:Lindley Armstrong
Misc: an American musician and bandleader specializing in satirical arrangements of popular songs. Ballads and classical works receiving the Jones treatment were punctuated with gunshots, whistles, cowbells and outlandish vocals; Zany bandleader of the 1940's-50's; own 1950s TV shows
Group Names: Spike Jones and His City Slickers
Song Titles: Der Fuehrer's Face, Cocktails For Two, Hawaiian War Chant, Chloe, Holiday For Strings, You Always Hurt the One You Love, My Old Flame, All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth, Dance of the Hours
TV Shows: The Spike Jones Show

🎭🎵Cousin Jody -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1914 d.8/18/1975 (60)
Comedian, Country Singer

🎭🎵Dan Dailey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1915 d.10/16/1978 (62)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Vaudevillan, Dancer (m), Singer
TV Shows: The Governor & J.J.

🎭Elín Ortíz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1934 N.S. d.6/12/2016 N.S. (81)
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), Puerto Rican

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🎭David Jove -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1942 N.S. d.9/26/2004 N.S. (61)
Producer/Director (m), Canadian
Names/Places: RN: David Sniderman
Misc: specialized in underground and alternative music-themed films.
TV Shows: New Wave Theatre (creator)

✍🎭Jane Birkin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1946 N.S. d.7/16/2023 N.S. (76)
Writer (m), Actress, Director (m), English
Song Titles: Je T'Aime...Moi Non Plus
Movie Titles: Death on the Nile, Blow-Up, Evil Under the Sun

🎭🎵Patty Duke-Astin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/14/1946 N.S. d.3/29/2016 N.S. (69)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Anna Maria Patricia Duke; John's wife; LN:Pearce
TV Shows: Captains & the Kings, Patty Duke Show (as twins Patty & Cathy Lane), It Takes Two (as Molly), Hail to the Chief (as President Mansfield), The Miracle Worker (as young Helen Keller)

🎖⚖George Washington -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1731 J-LD or 2/22/1732 N.S. or 2/11/1732 Ju-1 d.12/14/1799 N.S. (67)
Hall of Famer, General, President (m), American
Names/Places: b. at his parents' plantation near Fredricksburg, Virginia; he died at his Mount Vernon home nearly three years after leaving office.
Misc: the first U.S. President 1789-96; led Continental army; 6 star general is history's highest ranking officer of the U.S. Army; on a $1 bill & quarter; you'd think that when asked to show his I.D. he'll pull out a quarter?

🎭Hope Sansberry -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/19/1894 d.12/14/1990 (96)
Actress
TV Shows: The Phil Silvers Show

🎭Stubby Kaye -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/11/1918 d.12/14/1997 (79)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Panelist
TV Shows: Pantotime Quiz

🎭Norman Fell -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/24/1924 d.12/14/1998 (74)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia
Misc: some say b. 1925; WWII tailgunner
TV Shows: Dan August (as Sgt. Charles Wilentz), Rich Man Poor Man, Three's Company (as Stanley Roper), The Ropers (as Stanley Roper)

🎭Bernard Fox -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/11/1927 d.12/14/2016 N.S. (89)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Welsh (Wales)
Misc: retired from acting in 2001
TV Shows: Bewitched (as Dr. Bombay)
Movie Titles: Titanic, The Mummy, The Rescuers

🎨Robert "Bob" Givens -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/2/1918 N.S. d.12/14/2017 N.S. (99)
Animator (m), Artist
Misc: Character Designer, Layout Artist; worked for many animation studios such as Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera and DePatie-Freleng Enterprises from the 1930s through his retirement in the early 2000s; also a frequent collaborator with director Chuck Jones.

Related Events on This Date

In 1911, Bandleader Spike (Lindley Armstrong) Jones was born. Jonesʹs band, the City Slickers, produced song parodies usually accompanied by comical sound effects and lyrics, including “Cocktails for Two,” “Der Fuhrerʹs Face” and others. He died on May 1, 1965.

In 1935, The Silly Symphony film, “Broken Toys” is released.

In 1936, The comedy “You Canʹt Take It With You” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart opened on Broadway.

In 1949, “Easy Aces”, TV Comedy, radio since 30s; debut on DUMONT.

In 1951, The Donald Duck film, “Bee on Guard” is released.

In 1957, Hanna-Barberaʹs first made-for-TV animated series, “Ruff and Ready,” debut on NBC.

In 1961, Jimmy Deanʹs “Big Bad John” became the first country record to receive official gold-record certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The association had been certifying gold records since 1958. Before that date, gold records were awarded on an informal basis.

In 1963, R.C., “Louie, Louie” by The Kingsmen peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks; John Belushi covered it for the 1978 movie “Animal House”, and The Fat Boys covered it in 1988.

In 1963, Verne Gagne beats The Crusher in Minneapolis, to become NWA champ.

In 1966, The British invaded American television. Chad and Jeremy were guests on “Batman”. Catwoman stole their voices and England refused to pay $22,488 to get them back.

In 1968, R.C., “Goody Goody Gumdrops” by 1910 Fruitgum Company peaked at #37 on the pop singles chart. Obviously, another bubblegum hit from that sub-era.

In 1974, Mel Brooksʹ “Young Frankenstein” starring Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, and Madeleine Kahn, opened in a movie theater in the U.S.A.

In 1974, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Good Times”. Other Articles: Harry O., Asimov, Movin' On

In 1977, “Saturday Night Fever”, Motion Picture starring John Travolta complete in a white polyester disco suit, music by The Bee Gees, premiered in New York City. The flick is instrumental in spreading the disco craze throughout the country. The soundtrack is full of recent and soon-to-be dance hits by the Bee Gees, the Trammps, Kool and the Gang, MFSB, K.C. and The Sunshine Band and Yvonne Elliman. It will be one of the biggest-selling albums of all time, selling 25 million copies.

In 1977, “Yes Nicholas, there is a Santa Claus” was the two-hour Christmas episode of the Eight is Enough TV series on ABC-TV. The Bradfords celebrate their first Christmas without their late mother, Joan (Diana Hyland, who played Joan, passed away March 27th that year). Nicholas mistakenly assumes that the man (Will Geer) he finds in the house on Christmas Eve is Santa Claus and lets him steal the Christmas presents, putting Christmas temporarily on hold. Later, the kids convince Tom to show some Christmas spirit by bailing Sam out of jail and inviting him to the house for Christmas dinner as they celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Tommy receives a special Christmas present from his late mom, who already wrapped up his gift early that year.

In 1978, COVER OF ROLLING STONE CHEECH and CHONG; and inside, reports on CHICAGO and BILLY JOEL

In 1978, “Superman” starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Ned Beatty premiered at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

In 1979, “The Jerk” starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters opened in movie theaters across the U.S.A.

In 1984, On Santa Barbara, Mr. Bottoms (My Favorite Martian's Ray Walston) taught his class about safe sex and the importance of planning for children. His students included Ted Capwell, Laken Lockridge and Jade Perkins.

In 1985, R.C., “Sleeping Bag” by ZZ Top peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1985, R.C., “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart. It was written in protest of the South African government.

In 1987, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” first aired as a pilot in syndication

In 1989, “Me So Horny” single by The 2 Live Crew was certified Gold by the RIAA.

In 1991, “Addams Groove” by Hammer entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1995, “Late Night with Conan OʹBrien” releases its first book, based on the “If They Mated” sketch.

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

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: David Letterman is named one of the “50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time” by TV Guide, which calls him the “direct descendant of Steve Allen and Ernie Kovacs.” The magazine praised him for moving “the talk show closer to being an art form” and says that “Between Letterman and the stuff of TV legends, thereʹs hardly a gap at all.”

In 1997, U.S. comic actor Stubby Kaye, who endeared himself to movie and theater audiences as the gambler Nicely-Nicely in the stage and film versions of “Guys and Dolls,” died aged 79.

In 1999, Good Grief, Charlie Brown Itʹs over for Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang. Charles M. Schulz, 77, creator of the comic strip “Peanuts,” announced that he will retire. Schulz, who earlier this month was diagnosed with cancer, is currently undergoing treatment for the disease. “Heʹs sad about it,” his wife, Jean Schulz, told the Associated Press. Publication of the popular strip ceased on January 4, 2000, after the last original strip runs. Schulz became a cartoonist following a stint in the Army. He responded to a “Do you like to draw?” ad and was soon selling cartoons to the Saturday Evening Post. The syndicated comic strip “Peanuts” debuted in 1950 and was an international hit, running in more than 2,600 newspapers and becoming the basis of numerous TV specials, including the 1965 Emmy-winning “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

In 2005, The reremake movie “King Kong” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2006, Actor Mike Evans, who played Lionel Jefferson on “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons,” died in Twentynine Palms, California, at age 57.

In 2012, The movie “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2015, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” had its world premiere at Hollywoodʹs TCL Chinese Theater.

In 2016, Bernard Fox, the mustachioed actor known to TV viewers as Doctor Bombay on “Bewitched” and Colonel Crittendon on “Hoganʹs Heroes,” died at a Los Angeles-area hospital at age 89.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "The Hospital" was released by United Artists; Arthur Hiller (director); Paddy Chayefsky (screenplay); George C. Scott, Diana Rigg, Robert Walden, Barnard Hughes, Richard Dysart, Stephen Elliott, Andrew Duncan, Donald Harron, Nancy Marchand, Jordan Charney, Roberts Blossom, Lenny Baker, Richard Hamilton, Arthur Junaluska, Kate Harrington, Katherine Helmond, David Hooks, Frances Sternhagen, Stockard Channing, Dennis Dugan, Jacqueline Brookes, Lonnie Burr, Paddy Chayefsky, Matthew Cowles, Christopher Guest, Tresa Hughes, Sab Shimono, Marilyn Sokol, Tom Spratley, Tracey Walter; Comedy, Drama, Mystery; Live Action

In 1971, "There's Always Vanilla" was released by Cambist Films / The Latent Image; George A. Romero (director); Rudolph J. Ricci (screenplay); Robert Trow, Bill Hinzman, George Kosana, George A. Romero, John A. Russo, Russell Streiner, Raymond Laine, Judith Streiner, Johanna Lawrence, Richard Ricci, Roger McGovern, Ron Jaye, Louise Sahene, Christopher Priore, Bryson Randolph, Eleanor Schirra, Dorrit Chase, Elsie Doughty; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "1941" was released by Universal Pictures; Steven Spielberg (director); Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale (screenplay); Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Christopher Lee, Tim Matheson, Toshirō Mifune, Warren Oates, Robert Stack, Treat Williams, Penny Marshall, Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Eddie Deezen, Walter Olkewicz, Dianne Kay, Slim Pickens, Kerry Sherman, Wendie Jo Sperber, John Candy, John Voldstad, Perry Lang, Geno Silva, Patti LuPone, Whitney Rydbeck, Lucinda Dooling, Frank McRae, Steven Mond, Dub Taylor, Luis Contreras, Lionel Stander, Michael McKean, Susan Backlinie, David L. Lander, Joe Flaherty, Don Calfa, Ignatius Wolfington, Lucille Benson, Elisha Cook Jr., Hiroshi Shimizu, Rita Taggart, Maureen Teefy, Akio Mitamura, Mickey Rourke, Samuel Fuller, Audrey Landers, John Landis, Dick Miller, Donovan Scott, Andy Tennant, Jack Thibeau, Jerry Hardin, Robert Houston, James Caan, Sydney Lassick, Debbie Rothstein; Period, War, Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "Chapter Two" was released by Columbia Pictures / Rastar; Robert Moore (director); Neil Simon (screenplay); James Caan, Marsha Mason, Valerie Harper, Joseph Bologna, Alan Fudge, Judy Farrell, Debra Mooney, Isabel Cooley, Imogene Bliss, Barry Michlin, Ray Young, Greg Zadikov, Dr. Paul Singh, Sumant, Cheryl Blanchi; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1979, "The Jerk" was released by Universal Pictures / Aspen Film Society; Carl Reiner (director); Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, Michael Elias (screenplay); Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh, Jackie Mason, Dick O'Neill, Mabel King, Richard Ward, Bill Macy, Catlin Adams, Maurice Evans, Helena Carroll, Ren Woods, Carl Gottlieb, Frances E. Williams, Carl Reiner, Dick Anthony Williams, Sharon Johansen, Alfred Dennis, Rob Reiner, Larry Hankin; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "Dune" was released by Universal Pictures / Dino De Laurentiis Corporation; David Lynch (director/screenplay); Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif, José Ferrer, Linda Hunt, Freddie Jones, Richard Jordan, Kyle MacLachlan, Virginia Madsen, Silvana Mangano, Everett McGill, Kenneth McMillan, Jack Nance, Siân Phillips, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Smith, Patrick Stewart, Sting, Dean Stockwell, Max von Sydow, Alicia Roanne Witt, Sean Young; Epic, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1984, "Katy Caterpillar" was released by Televicine S.A. de C.V; Ardwight Chamberlain (director); Jack Mendelsohn (screenplay); Barbara Goodson; Adventure Family; Animation

In 1984, "1984" was released by 20th Century Fox / Virgin Films / Umbrella-Rosenblum Films; Michael Radford (director/screenplay); John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Gregor Fisher, James Walker, Andrew Wilde, Merelina Kendall, John Boswall, Phyllis Logan, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Bob Flag, Pam Gems, Pip Donaghy, Janet Key, Hugh Walters, Shirley Stelfox, Corinna Seddon, Martha Parsey, Matthew Scurfield, Garry Cooper, Rolf Saxon, Annie Lennox; Dystopian, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1984, "Runaway" was released by Tri-Star Pictures; Michael Crichton (director/screenplay); Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley, Stan Shaw, G. W. Bailey, Joey Cramer, Chris Mulkey, Anne-Marie Martin, Michael Paul Chan, Marilyn Schreffler; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action

In 1984, "Starman" was released by Columbia Pictures; John Carpenter (director); Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Dean Riesner (screenplay); Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Phalen, Tony Edwards, John Walter Davis, Ted White, Dirk Blocker, M. C. Gainey, George Buck Flower, Ralph Cosham, Lu Leonard, Mickey Jones, David Wells; Sci-Fi, Romance; Live Action

In 1986, "A Smoky Mountain Christmas" was released by ABC / Sandollar Productions; Henry Winkler (director); William Bleich, Dolly Parton (screenplay); Dolly Parton, Lee Majors, Dan Hedaya, Anita Morris, Bo Hopkins, John Ritter, Rance Howard, René Auberjonois, Jean Speegle Howard, Danny Cooksey, Ashley Bank, Gennie James, Linda Hoy, Douglas Seale, David Ackroyd, Carl Franklin, Debra Christofferson, Chad Sheets, Daryl Bartley, Marc D. Robinson, Micah Rowe, Jeanne Hepple, Claude Earl Jones, Chris Nash, Clint Parton, Bryan Seaver; Musical, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1988, "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" was released by Orion Pictures; Frank Oz (director); Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning (screenplay); Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers, Barbara Harris, Ian McDiarmid, Dana Ivey, Meagen Fay, Frances Conroy, Louis Zorich; Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" was released by MGM/UA Communications Co. / United Artists; Keenen Ivory Wayans (director/screenplay); Keenen Ivory Wayans, John Witherspoon, Bernie Casey, Ja'net Dubois, Isaac Hayes, Jim Brown, Antonio Fargas, Steve James, John Vernon, Dawnn Lewis, Kadeem Hardison, Damon Wayans, Kim Wayans, Nadia Wayans, Chris Rock, Anne-Marie Johnson, Eve Plumb, Tony Cox, Hawthorne James, Clarence Williams III, David Alan Grier, Robin Harris, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Gary Owens, Lawrence Parker, Derrick Jones; Action, Comedy, Parody; Live Action

In 1988, "Torch Song Trilogy" was released by New Line Cinema; Paul Bogart (director); Harvey Fierstein (screenplay); Anne Bancroft, Matthew Broderick, Harvey Fierstein, Brian Kerwin, Karen Young, Eddie Castrodad, Ken Page, Charles Pierce, Axel Vera; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1990, "Edward Scissorhands" was released by 20th Century Fox; Tim Burton (director); Caroline Thompson (screenplay); Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, Caroline Aaron, Dick Anthony Williams, O-Lan Jones, Vincent Price, Alan Arkin, Susan Blommaert, John Davidson, Biff Yeager, Aaron Lustig, Alan Fudge, Steven Brill, Peter Palmer, Marc Macaulay, Brett Rice; Fantasy, Romance; Live Action

In 1990, "Look Who's Talking Too" was released by TriStar Pictures; Amy Heckerling (director/screenplay); Neal Israel (screenplay); John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Olympia Dukakis, Elias Koteas, Twink Caplan, Lesley Ewen, Gilbert Gottfried, Don S. Davis, Bruce Willis, Roseanne Barr, Damon Wayans, Mel Brooks; Comedy; Live Action

In 1990, "Mermaids" was released by Orion Pictures; Richard Benjamin (director); June Roberts (screenplay); Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, Christina Ricci, Caroline McWilliams, Jan Miner; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1996, "The Cherokee Kid" was released by HBO Pictures / Spring Creek Productions / Afros & Bellbottoms Productions; Paris Barclay (director); Tim Kazurinsky, Denise DeClue (screenplay); Sinbad, James Coburn, Gregory Hines, A Martinez, Ernie Hudson, Burt Reynolds, Dawnn Lewis, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Mark Pellegrino, Hal Williams, Obba Babatundé, Lorraine Toussaint, Paris Barclay, W. Earl Brown, Roy Fegan, Troy Garity, Walton Goggins, Alaina Reed Hall, Herb Jeffries, Michael Kagan, Tim Kazurinsky, Nancy Lenehan, Bob Minor, Christopher Liam Moore, Arnetia Walker, Spice Williams, Hattie Winston, Reginald T. Dorsey, Carlos Cervantes, Stuart Proud Eagle Grant, Martin Grey, Edward B. Hicks, James Lashly, Jim Lewis Jr., June Kyoto Lu, Angela Means, Ivory Ocean, Jeff O'Haco, Roxanne Reese, Jim Cody Williams; Western, Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Not Another Teen Movie" was released by Columbia Pictures; Joel Gallen (director); Mike Bender, Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson, Phil Beauman, Buddy Johnson (screenplay); Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans, Jaime Pressly, Eric Christian Olsen, Eric Jungmann, Mia Kirshner, Deon Richmond, Cody McMains, Sam Huntington, Samm Levine, Cerina Vincent, Ron Lester, Lacey Chabert, Riley Smith, Julie Welch, Samaire Armstrong, Nectar Rose, Ed Lauter, Randy Quaid, JoAnna Garcia, Beverly Polcyn, Rob Benedict, Patrick St. Esprit, Josh Radnor, Paul Goebel, George Wyner, H. Jon Benjamin, Molly Ringwald, Mr. T, Kyle Cease, Melissa Joan Hart, Lyman Ward, Paul Gleason, Sean Patrick Thomas, Good Charlotte; Comedy, Spoof; Live Action

In 2001, "The Royal Tenenbaums" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Wes Anderson (director/screenplay); Owen Wilson (screenplay); Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Seymour Cassel, Grant Rosenmeyer, Jonah Meyerson, Stephen Lea Sheppard, Kumar Pallana, Alec Baldwin; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2007, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures / Regency Enterprises; Tim Hill (director); Jon Vitti, Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi (screenplay); Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch, Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney, Kevin Symons, Beth Riesgraf, Adriane Lenox, Oliver Muirhead, Erin Chambers, Jillian Barberie, Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Steve Vining, Frank Maharajh, Veronica Alicino; Musical, Comedy

In 2007, "Youth Without Youth" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Francis Ford Coppola (director/screenplay); Tim Roth, Bruno Ganz, Alexandra Maria Lara, André Hennicke, Marcel Iureş, Adrian Pintea, Andrei Gheorghe, Matt Damon, Alexandra Pirici; Fantasy, Drama

In 2018, "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" was released by Columbia Pictures / Marvel Entertainment / Sony Pictures Animation; Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman (directors); Phil Lord, Rodney Rothman (screenplay); Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Velez, Lily Tomlin, Zoë Kravitz, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, Kathryn Hahn, Liev Schreiber, Chris Pine

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 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1946, “Huggin' And Chalkin'” by Hoagy Carmichael With The Chickadees charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Wun'erful, Wun'erful (Sides uh-one And uh-two) (medley)” by Stan Freberg charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Back To School Again” by Timmie 'Oh Yeah!' Rogers charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Black Slacks” by Joe Bennett And The Sparkletones charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Creature (From The Science Fiction Movie) (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Ancell charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Be True To Your School” by The Beach Boys charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Drag City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Long Tall Texan” by Murry Kellum charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Surfin' Bird” by The Trashmen charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “The Marvelous Toy” by Chad Mitchell Trio charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Goody Goody Gumdrops” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Willie And The Hand Jive” by Eric Clapton charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Black Lassie (Featuring Johnny Stash)” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Addams Groove” by MC Hammer charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Alt-U.S.

In 1996, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 25 on the Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “The Thanksgiving Song” by Adam Sandler charted at number 67 on the Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1963, “All I Want For Christmas Is A Beatle” by Dora Bryan charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Busted” by Ray Charles charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “I'm The Urban Spaceman” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Sabre Dance” by Love Sculpture charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Eeny Meeny” by The Show Stoppers charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Ire Feelings” by Rupie Edwards charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Wombling Merry Christmas” by The Wombles charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Dance The Kung Fu” by Carl Douglas charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town / My Home Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Uncle Sam” by Madness charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Hokey Cokey” by Black Lace charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Inspector Gadget” by Kartoon Krew charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney And The Frog Chorus charted at number 76 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Bare Necessities Megamix” by U.K. Mixmasters charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Yodelling Song” by Frank Ifield And The Backroom Boys charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I Want Candy” by Candy Girls Featuring Valerie Malcolm charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los Del Chipmunks charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “It's A Rainbow” by Rainbow (George And Zippy) charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) charted at number 96 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1957, “White Silver Sands” by Don Rondo charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Murphy The Surfie” by The Joy Boys charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “1,2,3 Red Light” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting / Gamblin' Man” by Carl Douglas charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Bonaparte's Retreat / Too Many Mornings” by Glen Campbell charted at number 5 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 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “(It's A) Monster's Holiday / Great Expectations” by Buck Owens charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “I Shot The Sheriff / Give Me Strength” by Eric Clapton charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) / Are You Ready To Believe” by Reunion charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Earache My Eye / Turn That Thing Down” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 73 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Clap For The Wolfman / Road Food” by The Guess Who charted at number 86 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Overnight Sensation (Hit Record) / Hands On You” by Raspberries charted at number 98 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Hole In My Shoe” by neil charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Christmas Day” by The Tin Lids charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena Christmas” by Los del Rio charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Mach 5” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los Del Mar Featuring Pedro Castano charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2002, “Do It With Madonna” by The Androids charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Rush” by Big Audio Dynamite II charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 14 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 18 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 15 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 34 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 31 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 49 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 37 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 39 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 81 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1968, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” by Jeannie C. Riley charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1974, “The Night Chicago Died” by Paper Lace charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1985, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1991, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “I'm Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves And The Wonder Stuff charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 5 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 2002, “Cotton Eye Joe 2002” by Rednex charted at number 54 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 35 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 56 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 73 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 43 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 57 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1968, “Red, Red Wine” by Peter Tetteroo charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Dance The Kung Fu” by Carl Douglas charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “James Brown Is Still Alive!!” by Holy Noise Featuring The Global Insert Project charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 51 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Who The F**k Is James Brown?” by Traumatic Stress charted at number 88 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 92 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) charted at number 94 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 47 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 54 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1985, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 41 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 49 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 45 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 27 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 165 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 172 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 180 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 28 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 178 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

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

In 1974, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Eric Clapton charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Mother Mother” by Tracy Bonham charted at number 19 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 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 19 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 20 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 18 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 13 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 27 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 48 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2002, “Ça plane pour moi” by The Tears charted at number 63 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 97 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1957, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Be True To Your School / In My Room” by The Beach Boys charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Chewy Chewy” by Ohio Express charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 73 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me)” by Reunion charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Willie And The Hand Jive” by Eric Clapton charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Black Lassie (Featuring Johnny Stash)” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “If” by Telly Savalas charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Evil Boll-Weevil” by Grand Canyon charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 45 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 57 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “You Look Marvelous” by Fernando (Billy Crystal) charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)” by Ylvis charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1991, “Calling Elvis” by Dire Straits charted at number 80 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 5 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Mach 5” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 56 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2002, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 6 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1996, “Macarena Christmas” by Los del Rio charted at number 19 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup 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 45 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

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

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 13 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs December 14, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Sat Dec the 14 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 349 of the year
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Julian date = 2460647 O.S.= 12 - 1 - 2024

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[Mass] Civil Rights Week Ends
[World] Human Rights Week Ends
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[El Salvador] Revolution Day
[Iran] Death of Iman Ja'far Sadeq Day
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[USA] Funny Music Day (Spike Jones b-day) (proposed by D.T.)
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[USA] Halcyon Days Begins (7 days, 1st of two zones)
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