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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for December 17

Last Updated 04-13-2024

✍🎭Eugene Levy -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1946
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Canadian
TV Shows: SCTV Network (as Earl Camembert, Bobby Bittman, Sid Dithers, reg), Shmenge brothers (as Stan), Greg The Bunny (as Gil Bender)
Movie Titles: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonians, Cheaper By The Dozen 2, Made's Witness Protection, American Pie, A Mighty Wind, New York Minute

🎭Joel Brooks -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1949
Actor
TV Shows: Private Benjamin, Hail to the Chief, My Sister Sam (as JD Lucas), Good Grief, Six Feet Under, Phol of the Future, Ally McBeal
Movie Titles: Stir Crazy

🎭Barry Livingston -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1953
Actor
Names/Places: Michelle & Stanley's brother
TV Shows: My Three Sons (as Ernie Douglas)
Movie Titles: War Dogs, Argo, Jersey Boys, The Social Network

🎭Bill Pullman -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1953
Actor, Director (m)
Misc: b. 1954?
Movie Titles: Ruthless People, Spaceballs, While You Were Sleeping, Casper, Lost Highway, A League Of Their Own, Independence Day, Zero Effect

🎭Peter Farrelly -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1956 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Me Myself and Irene, Dumb and Dumber To, There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber

🎭Eric Brown -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1964
Actor, Stuntman, Director (m)
TV Shows: Mama's Family (as Vinton Buzz Harper Jr.)
Movie Titles: Private Lessons, Waxwork

🎭Clive Robertson -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1965
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, English
TV Shows: Starhunter, Wicked Wicked Games (as Theodore Crawford), Sunset Beach, General Hospital
Movie Titles: Crazy Girls Undercover, The Ant Bully

🎭Giovonni Ribisi -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1974
TV Actor
Names/Places: RFN:Antonio Giovaninni
TV Shows: My Two Dads, The New Leave it To Beaver, Davis Rules (as Skinner Buckley), Friends (as Frank Buffay Jr.)
Movie Titles: Avatar, Public Enemies, Ted, Boiler Room, Lost in Translation, Saving Private Ryan, The Other Sister, The Mod Squad, Gone in 60 Seconds, Flight of the Phoenix

🎭Marissa Ribisi -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1974
Actress
Names/Places: Giovanni's twin
Misc: retired from acting in 2003
TV Shows: Grown Ups (as Shari)
Movie Titles: Dazed and Confused, 100 Girls, Some Girl, Pleasantville

🎭Katheryn Winnick -- is 47 in the year 2024 and 48 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1977 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
TV Shows: Vikings (as Lagertha)
Movie Titles: 50 First Dates, Killers, Love and Other Drugs

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🎭🏆Jaimee Foxworth -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1979
Actress, Producer (m), Model
TV Shows: Amen, Family Matters (as Judy Winslow)

🎭Veronica Lauren -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1980
Actress
TV Shows: Dark Shadows
Movie Titles: American Pie, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Forever Young, Homeward Bound II

🎭Shannon Marie Woodward -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.12/17/1984
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: The Riches, Raising Hope (as Sabrina Collins), Westworld (as Elsie Hughes)
Movie Titles: Search Party

🎭Harley Bird -- is 23 in the year 2024 and 24 in the year 2025; b.12/17/2001 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actress, English
TV Shows: Peppa Pig (voicist)

🎭George Lindsey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/17/1928 d.5/6/2012 (83)
Actor
Misc: some say b. 1935
TV Shows: The Andy Griffith Show (as Goober Pyle), Mayberry RFD (as Goober Pyle), Hee Haw

🎭Dave Madden -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/17/1931 N.S. d.1/16/2014 N.S. (82)
Actor, Comedian, Canadian
Misc: not b. Dec 12 or 15, 1933
TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, The Partridge Family (as Reuben Kinkaid), Alice (as Earl Hicks)

🎭🎵Timmie Rogers -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/4/1914 d.12/17/2006 N.S. (92)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Songwriter, Singer, Bandleader
Names/Places: NN: The Jackie Robinson of Comedy
Misc: catchphrase: Oh Yeah!; he was one of the first Black comedians allowed to directly address a white audience when he worked; appeared on many national television shows of the 1960s and 1970s; in the National Comedy Hall of Fame
TV Shows: Uptown Jubilee (1949 on CBS), The Jackie Gleason Show (recurring)

🎭Steve Landesberg -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/23/1936 d.12/17/2010 (74)
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Bronx
TV Shows: Barney Miller (as Det. Arthur Dietrich)

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🎨🎵🎸Captain Beefheart -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/15/1941 d.12/17/2010 (69)
Painter (m), Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Musician
Names/Places: RN:Don Van Vilet
Group Names: The Mothers of Invention, Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band

🎭🎮Gordon Hunt -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/26/1929 N.S. d.12/17/2016 N.S. (87)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m), Video Game Director
TV Shows: The All-New Popeye Hour, The Dukes, Mork and Mindy (cartoon), Laverne and Shirley in the Army, The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang, Pac-Man, Pink Panther and Sons, The Snorks, The New Adventures of Jonny Quest, The Flintstone Kids, The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, Dilbert (as Wally), The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, Super Friends, Droopy Master Detective, Pound Puppies The Richie Rich Show, The Smurfs
Movie Titles: The Pirates of Dark Water
Video Games: Pandemonium, The God of War (series), Lair, Final Fantasy (series), Blur, The Legacy of Kain (series), The Uncharted (series)

🎭Penny Marshall -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/15/1942 N.S. d.12/17/2018 N.S. (76)
TV/Movie Actress, Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Rob Reiner's ex-, Garry's sister
Misc: 1961 grad; many say b. 1943 or 1945, unlikely b. in 1945
TV Shows: The Odd Couple (as Myrna Turner), Bob Newhart Show (as Miss Larson), Laverne & Shirley (as Laverne De Fazio), Simpsons (as Miss Botz)
Movie Titles: Big (director), A League Of Their Own (director)

✍🎭Jeremy Bulloch -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/16/1945 N.S. d.12/17/2020 N.S. (75)
Author (m), Actor, English
Book Titles: Limited Edition
Movie Titles: For Your Eyes Only, Star Wars (series as Boba Fett), Octopussy

Related Events on This Date

In 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven was baptized. He became a huge influence in western classical music and wrote nine symphonies, the opera “Fidelio,” five piano concerti and many chamber pieces. He composed entirely during his lifetime. Right now, he's decomposing.

In 1791, A traffic regulation in New York City established the first street to go in one direction only, or One Way, as the signs said, resulting in the creation of the first one-way street. My cab driver was going on a downtown one-way street in the wrong direction. I shouted, “What are you doing? This is a one-way street!”, the cab driver quipped, “Weʹre only going one way!”, and I said, “Well, didnʹt you see the arrows?”, and he said, “I didnʹt see the Indians!”

In 1843, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens was published in London and immediately sold out. Dickens wrote the story in just two months, beginning in October, 1843, and finishing at the end of November.

In 1900, First prize of 10,000 francs offered for communications with extraterrestrials. Martians excluded-considered too easy.

In 1932, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickeyʹs Good Deed”, is released. Pluto also appears.

In 1936, Ventriloquist, Edgar Bergen kidded around with his pal, Charlie McCarthy (who was a bit wooden, we remember…), for the first time on radio this day. The two debuted on “The Rudy Vallee Show” on NBC. Soon, Bergen became one of radioʹs hottest properties, and was called Valleeʹs greatest talent discovery.

In 1948, Moe Hare, Cartoon Character, debut by Famous Studios.

In 1948, Tommy Tortoise, Cartoon Character, by Famous Studios, debut.

In 1948, “The Morey Amsterdam Show”, TV Variety; debut on CBS.

In 1955, R.C., “Oh! Susanna” by The Singing Dogs [Don Charles Presents] peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1955, Tennessee Ernie Ford topped both the Pop and Country charts at the same time with “Sixteen Tons.”

In 1955, “Nuttin' For Christmas” by Barry Gorden entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1957, TV Guide Listing: 8 p.m./ET “Phil Silvers” (CBS); “Bilko at Bay.” On the way to New York by car, Bilko, Barbella and Henshaw stop to eat at the homes of their buddies whose parents live on the way. At Mrs. Dobermanʹs, they encounter unexpected trouble. Harvey Lembeck. (Film)

In 1965, The Beatles released “The Beatlesʹ Third Christmas Record”

In 1966, R.C., “Money (Thatʹs What I Want)” by Jr. Walker and The All-Stars peaked at #52 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron” by Royal Guardsmen entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1969, An estimated 50 million television viewers watched as singer Tiny Tim married his fiancee, Miss Vicky, 17, on NBCʹs “Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. They divorced a few years later.

In 1969, The U.S. Air Force closed its Project “Blue Book” by concluding there was no evidence of extraterrestrial spaceships behind thousands of UFO sightings.

In 1976, Superstation TBS Goes National! Ted Turner changes the world of TV by placing WTBS-17, then WTCG, Atlanta on satellite for cable systems countrywide to beam back to tens of millions of cable homes. The reason being is that Ted wanted to watch his sports properties from his yacht whereever he sailed. Four cable systems picked up the signal. The rest is history.

In 1977, Elvis Costello and The Attractions made their U.S. TV debut on “Saturday Night Live”, apparently deputizing for The Sex Pistols, who couldnʹt get a visa to enter the country. Producer Lorne Michaels refused to allow Costello to perform “Radio, Radio” (because of the songʹs criticism of the broadcasting industry), but a few measures into “Less than Zero,” Costello halts his group and goes into “Radio, Radio.” Over time, Lorne and Elvis have made up and he has appeared several more times on the show (although Lorne Michaels did say he never would).

In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of One Day at a Time: Bonnie Franklin, MacKenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli”. Other Articles: Pat Harrington

In 1979, Bartholomew J. “Bart” Simpson, Cartoon Character, Perinally age 10; date acc to Groenigʹs book; another says b. April 1, 1979.

In 1979, “House Calls”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS.

In 1982, “Tootsie” starring Dustin Hoffman in drag, Jessica Lange and Teri Garr opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Dustin Hoffman portrays a very heterosexual out of work actor who dresses in drag…“but only because he has to” in order to get a role on a soap opera.

In 1989, “The Simpsons Christmas Special”, whose animated stars, The Simpsons, were first seen on April 19, 1987, as a series of shorts on “The Tracey Ullman Show”, aired as a special on Fox. To buy presents for his brood, low-on-dough Homer needs to receive a sizable Christmas bonus; unfortunately, he doesnʹt get one at all. So he dips into Margeʹs mad money, the stash of bills she keeps in a glass jar hidden in her blue high-rise beehive hairdo, only fourth-grader Bart has somehow been able to get himself a tattoo, and all the moneyʹs gone to have it surgically removed. So a downcast Homer becomes a department-store Santa (“You must really love us to sink so low,” Bart tells him tenderly), earns $13, takes it to the dog track, bets it on a real dog of a dog — so slow he still hasnʹt finished — then loses his money but ends up with the pooch. And itʹs the best present anybody named Simpson ever got. Without forgoing any of the usual “Simpsons” hip satire, hilarious cynicism, and cool put-downs, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire” is still able to be about the Christmas spirit, giving and receiving, and traditional family values. And tattoos. Have a reindeer, man. The “Simpsons” series would debut January 14, 1990. The dogʹs name? “Santaʹs Little Helper.”

In 1990, “Wiggle It” single by 2 In A Room was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1993, “Bob” TV Comedy last aired on CBS.

In 1994, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora married actress Heather Locklear, the ex-wife of Motley Crueʹs Tommy Lee…whoʹd marry “Baywatch” actress Pamela Anderson two months later.

In 1994, George Foreman was a guest on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1994, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album GREATEST HITS VOLUME II peaked at #198 on the Billboard album chart

In 1997, In “South Park”, because heʹs Jewish, Kyle is denied involvement in the Nativity play and excluded from trips to see Santa. Also debuting is Mr. Hanky, the Christmas Poo.

In 1997, The Presidents of the United States of America announced their first breakup. They have gotten back together twice. Their last breakup was in the summer of 2015.

In 1997, “Spin City”. Itʹs Christmas, and Mayor Randall Winston has just told the state spelling-bee champion there is no Santa Claus. Happy holidays, New York! Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty immediately goes into damage-control mode. His attempt to prove to little Justin (Scott Terra) that the mayor was wrong leaves klutzy press secretary Paul Lassiter stuck in the boyʹs chimney, Special Assistant for Minority Affairs Carter Heywood dangling outside his window on a towrope, the city Christmas tree smoldering on the evening news and an old Santa dead at the mayorʹs office party. In the episodeʹs funniest bit, Mike gets into a shoving match with a belligerent Santa he once fired and, for the boyʹs sake, is trying to hire back. When the combative Kringle (Kevin Brennan) calls the elf-size Mike a “little drummer boy,” the incensed deputy mayor says, “Itʹs time to get naughty.” The fur really flies. Later, recapping the brawl, Mike is dumbfounded: “I canʹt believe Santa bit me.”

In 1999, Sabrina episode #87: In “Sabrina, Nipping at Your Nose,” A Jamaica-bound Sabrina must spend the holidays with Mr. Kraft after she fools with Mother Nature and her snowy forecast.

In 1999, “Stuart Little” movie opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2001, Comedian Tom Green filed for divorce from actress Drew Barrymore after less than six months of marriage.

In 2003, The movie “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2007, NBC announced that Jay Leno and Conan OʹBrien were planning to return to their late-night shows in early 2008, even as the writersʹ strike continued.

In 2014, The movie “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2017, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” took in $220 million in its debut weekend in North America, good for the second-best opening ever and behind only its predecessor, “The Force Awakens.”

In 2018, Actress and director Penny Marshall, who starred in the sitcom “Laverne and Shirley” before directing film comedies such as “Big” and “A League of Their Own,” died in her Los Angeles home at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "$" was released by Columbia Pictures / Frankovich Productions Inc.; Richard Brooks (director/screenplay); Warren Beatty, Goldie Hawn, Gert Fröbe, Robert Webber, Scott Brady, Arthur Brauss, Wolfgang Kieling, Christiane Maybach, Robert Stiles, Robert Herron, Hans Hutter, Monica Stender, Horst Hesslein, Wolfgang Kuhlman, Klaus Schichan; Comedy, Crime, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "Lady and the Tramp (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Productions / Buena Vista Distribution; Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske (directors); Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi, Joe Grant (screenplay); Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Dallas McKennon, Bill Baucom, Verna Felton, George Givot, Lee Millar, Peggy Lee, Stan Freberg, Alan Reed, Thurl Ravenscroft, The Mellomen, Pinto Colvig, Taylor Holmes, Clarence Nash, Donald Novis; Musical, Romance, Adventure, Comedy; Animation

In 1980, "Any Which Way You Can" was released by Warner Bros. / The Malpaso Company; Buddy Van Horn (director); Stanford Sherman, Jeremy Joe Kronsberg (screenplay); Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Ruth Gordon, William Smith, Barry Corbin, Harry Guardino, Michael Cavanaugh, James Gammon, John Quade, Al Ruscio, Jack Murdock, George Murdock, Dick Durock, Camila Ashlend, Anne Ramsey, Logan Ramsey, Jim Stafford, Michael Talbott, Mark L. Taylor, Jack Thibeau, Charles Walker; Action, Comedy; Live action

In 1980, "Nightkill" was released by Cine Artist Film; Ted Post (director); Joan Andre (screenplay); Jaclyn Smith, Mike Connors, James Franciscus, Robert Mitchum, Fritz Weaver, Sybil Danning, Belinda Mayne, Michael Anderson Jr., Tina Menard, Melanie MacQueen; Crime, Horror, Thriller; Live action

In 1982, "Best Friends" was released by Warner Bros. / Timberlane Productions; Norman Jewison (director); Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson (screenplay); Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Ron Silver, Jessica Tandy, Barnard Hughes, Audra Lindley, Keenan Wynn, Carol Locatell, Noah Hathaway, Richard Libertini, Valerie Curtin; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1982, "The Dark Crystal" was released by Universal Pictures / Associated Film Distribution / Henson Associates / ITC Entertainment; Jim Henson, Frank Oz (directors); David Odell (screenplay); Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, Percy Edwards, Barry Dennen, Michael Kilgarriff, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Thick Nelson, Brian Muehl, John Baddeley, David Buck, Charles Collingwood, Sean Barrett, Toby Philpott, Joseph O'Conor, David Greenaway, Jean Pierre Amiel, Hugh Spight, Robbie Barnett, Swee Lim, Simon Williamson, Hus Levant, Miki Iveria, Patrick Monckton, Sue Weatherby; Adventure, Family, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1982, "Tootsie" was released by Columbia Pictures / Mirage Enterprises; Sydney Pollack (director); Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal (screenplay); Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Doris Belack, Bill Murray, Sydney Pollack, George Gaynes, Geena Davis, Lynne Thigpen, Ellen Foley, Christine Ebersole, Anne Shropshire, Amy Lawrence, Susan Egbert; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1982, "Trail of the Pink Panther" was released by United Artists / MGM/UA Entertainment Company / Blake Edwards Entertainment; Blake Edwards (director/screenplay); Frank Waldman, Tom Waldman, Geoffrey Edwards (screenplay); Peter Sellers (died 1980), David Niven, Herbert Lom, Richard Mulligan, Joanna Lumley, Capucine, Robert Loggia, Harvey Korman, Burt Kwouk, André Maranne, Graham Stark, Ronald Fraser, Colin Blakely, Peter Arne, Harold Kasket, Daniel Peacock, Denise Crosby, Leonard Rossiter, Dudley Sutton, Marne Maitland, Liz Smith, Harold Berens, Claire Davenport, Robert Wagner, Claudia Cardinale, Colin Gordon, Lucca Mezzofanti; Comedy; Live Action

In 1984, "A Christmas Carol" was released by CBS / 20th Television / Entertainment Partners Ltd.; Clive Donner (director); Roger O. Hirson (screenplay); George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, David Warner, Susannah York, Edward Woodward, Roger Rees, Angela Pleasence, Michael Carter, Anthony Walters, Caroline Langrishe, Lucy Gutteridge, Nigel Davenport, Joanne Whalley, Timothy Bateson, Michael Gough, John Quarmby, Peter Woodthorpe, Liz Smith, John Sharp, Derek Francis, Brian Pettifer, Cathryn Harrison, Mark Strickson, Danny Davies, Catherine Hall; Family, Fantasy, Drama; Live Action

In 1993, "Beethoven's 2nd" was released by Universal Pictures / Northern Lights Entertainment; Rod Daniel (director); Len Blum (screenplay); Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, Debi Mazar, Chris Penn, Ashley Hamilton, Danny Masterson, Catherine Reitman, Maury Chaykin, Heather McComb, Scott Waara, Jeff Corey, Virginia Capers, Jordan Bond, Pat Jankiewicz; Comedy; Live action

In 1999, "Bicentennial Man" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Columbia Pictures; Chris Columbus (director); Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg, Nicholas Kazan (screenplay); Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Wendy Crewson, Oliver Platt, Kiersten Warren, Stephen Root, Bradley Whitford, John Michael Higgins, George D. Wallace, Lynne Thigpen, Lindze Letherman, Angela Landis, Igor Hiller; Sci-Fi, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Stuart Little" was released by Columbia Pictures; Rob Minkoff (director); M. Night Shyamalan, Greg Brooker (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki, Nathan Lane, Chazz Palminteri, Steve Zahn, Bruno Kirby, Jennifer Tilly, David Alan Grier, Jeffrey Jones, Julia Sweeney, Jon Polito, Harold Gould, Connie Ray, Allyce Beasley, Brian Doyle-Murray, Estelle Getty, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, Stan Freberg, Taylor Negron, Jim Doughan, Dabney Coleman, Miles Marsico; Comedy, Family; Live Action/Animation

In 2003, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was released by New Line Cinema; Peter Jackson (director); Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens (screenplay); Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Liv Tyler, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, Sean Bean, Marton Csokas, Lawrence Makoare, Thomas Robins, Peter Jackson, Christian Rivers, Royd Tolkien; Fantasy; ; Live Action

In 2004, "Beyond the Sea" was released by Lions Gate Films; Kevin Spacey (director/screenplay); Lewis Colick (screenplay); Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Bob Hoskins, John Goodman, Brenda Blethyn, Caroline Aaron, Greta Scacchi, Peter Cincotti, Matt Rippy; Biography, Musical, Drama;

In 2004, "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" was released by Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures / Nickelodeon Movies; Brad Silberling (director); Robert Gordon (screenplay); Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Timothy Spall, Catherine O'Hara, Billy Connolly, Cedric the Entertainer, Luis Guzmán, Jennifer Coolidge, Meryl Streep, Craig Ferguson, Jamie Harris, Jane Adams, Jane Lynch, Helena Bonham Carter, Dustin Hoffman, Daniel Handler, Bob Clendenin, Lenny Clarke, Deborah Theaker, Amy Brenneman, Gilbert Gottfried, Rick Heinrichs, Kara and Shelby Hoffman; Fantasy, Family;

In 2004, "Spanglish" was released by Columbia Pictures; James L. Brooks (director/screenplay); Adam Sandler, Téa Leoni, Paz Vega, Cloris Leachman, Aimee Garcia, Sarah Steele, Cecilia Suárez, Thomas Haden Church, Antonio Muñoz, Shelbie Bruce, Ian Hyland, Jake Pennington; Comedy, Drama;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1949, “Mule Train” by Frankie Laine charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “Mule Train” by Bing Crosby charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts” by Freddy Martin And His Orchestra Featuring Merv Griffin charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “Mule Train” by Vaughn Monroe charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “Johnson Rag” by Jack Teter And His Trio charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “Mule Train” by Tennessee Ernie Ford charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “(Dolly's) Oh Susanna” by Don Charles And The Singing Dogs charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Black Denim Trousers And Motorcycle Boots” by The Cheers charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Nuttin' For Christmas” by Art Mooney And His Orchestra With Barry Gordon charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Nuttin' For Christmas” by Joe Ward charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Nuttin' For Christmas” by The Fontane Sisters charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “(I'm Gettin') Nuttin' For Christmas” by Ricky Zahnd And The Blue Jeaners charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Yellow Rose Of Texas” by Stan Freberg charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Sixteen Tons” by Johnny Desmond charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “What Is A Wife” by Steve Allen charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “(Do) The Hucklebuck” by Chubby Checker charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Ballad Of The Alamo” by Marty Robbins charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Ol' MacDonald” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Puppet Song” by Frankie Avalon charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Big Time Spender (Parts 1 And 2)” by Cornbread And Biscuits charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Ballad Of The Alamo” by Bud And Travis charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mister Livingston” by Larry Verne charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Paul Anka charted at number 111 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Oh How I Miss You Tonight” by Jeanne Black charted at number 112 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by The Melodeers charted at number 115 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “That's Life” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Money (That's What I Want)” by Junior Walker And The All Stars charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Eggplant That Ate Chicago” by Dr. West's Medicine Show And Junk Band charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “There's Something On Your Mind” by Baby Ray charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)” by Electric Prunes charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Stand By Me” by Spyder Turner charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Short People” by Randy Newman charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Bloat On (featuring The Bloaters)” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Grandmother's Song” by Steve Martin charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Was Dog A Doughnut” by Cat Stevens charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Curly Shuffle” by Jump 'N The Saddle charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Politics Of Dancing” by Re-Flex charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Rappin' Rodney” by Rodney Dangerfield charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel And The Furious Five charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Peek-A-Boo” by Siouxsie And The Banshees charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Girls Ain't Nothin' But Trouble” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Tootsee Roll” by 69 Boyz charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1994, “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “She Don't Use Jelly” by The Flaming Lips charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Undone - The Sweater Song” by Weezer charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Redneck Stomp” by Jeff Foxworthy charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” by Joe Nichols charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Beverly Hills” by Weezer charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” by Trace Adkins charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Dirty Laundry” by Carrie Underwood charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1955, “The Singing Dogs (medley)” by Singing Dogs charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Goodness Gracious Me” by Peter Sellers And Sophia Loren charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Strawberry Fair” by Anthony Newley charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Ol' MacDonald” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mr. Custer” by Charlie Drake charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1960, “McDonald's Cave” by The Piltdown Men charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Under New Management” by The Barron Knights charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Happy Jack” by The Who charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “That's Life” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Egyptian Reggae” by Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Live In Trouble” by The Barron Knights charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Muppet Show Music Hall EP” by The Muppets charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Rat Rappin'” by Roland Rat Superstar charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Strip” by Adam Ant charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Singalong-A-Santa Again” by Santa Claus And The Christmas Trees charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Duck For The Oyster” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)” by The Tweets charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Kenny The Kangaroo” by Michael Barrymore charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Minnie The Moocher” by Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat” by Mel Blanc charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Christmas Party” by Star Turn On 45 (Pints) charted at number 97 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Theme From 'Neighbours'” by Dame Edna Everage charted at number 100 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Power Rangers” by Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “When I'm Cleaning Windows” by 2 In A Tent charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “One Foot In The Grave” by Eric Idle And Richard Wilson charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Supermarket Sweep (Will You Dance With Me?)” by Bar-Codes charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 75 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 100 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 95 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1949, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Ella Fitzgerald And Louis Jordan charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Fess Parker or Tennessee Ernie Ford charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Cool Water” by Frankie Laine With The Mellowmen charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Brontosaurus Stomp” by The Piltdown Men charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band / Funk” by Meco charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Mah-nà-mah-nà / Halfway Down The Stairs” by The Muppets charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Surfin' U.S.A. / Special Kind Of Girl” by Leif Garrett charted at number 56 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars (Main Title) / Cantina Band” by John Williams And The London Symphony Orchestra / John Williams charted at number 71 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Telephone Man / Itinerary” by Meri Wilson charted at number 76 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “The Time Warp (from The Rocky Horror Show) [Original Australian Cast] / Whatever Happened To Saturday Night” by Various Artists charted at number 92 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1983, “Bop Girl” by Pat Wilson charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Australiana” by Austen Tayshus charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Vasectomy Song” by John Williamson charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 40 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Life Begins At 40” by Dave And The Dynamos charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “So Excellent / I Go, I Go” by Kylie Mole charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Don't Worry Be Happy” by Guy Sebastian charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop” by The Fatback Band charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Bop Girl” by Pat Wilson charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Life Begins At 40” by Dave And The Dynamos charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Parents Just Don't Understand” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Sugar, Sugar” by Duke Baysee charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “The Blue Monkey” by Suzanne Paul charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Pass The Dutchie” by Musical Youth charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

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

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Old Pop In An Oak” by Rednex charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 23 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 29 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 14 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 31 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 53 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 26 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 42 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1977, “Yellow Kangaroo” by One Family charted at number 22 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Bring Me Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1994, “Pass The Toilet Paper” by The Outhere Brothers charted at number 23 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

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

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

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 41 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 57 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 60 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Old Pop In An Oak” by Rednex charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 56 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 65 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 78 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 91 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 81 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

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

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 19 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 21 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 7 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Ghostbusters” by Mickael Turtle charted at number 9 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 13 on the France Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 27 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 33 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Rock la vie” by Alvin et les Chipmunks And René La Taupe charted at number 52 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 57 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 14 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 31 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1983, “Paris Latino” by Bandolero charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

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

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 49 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2005, “Ghostbusters” by Mickael Turtle charted at number 30 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 42 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band or Dana Rollin charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “That's Life” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Louie Louie” by The Sandpipers charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Short People” by Randy Newman charted at number 46 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Spaceship Superstar” by Prism charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Was Dog A Doughnut” by Cat Stevens charted at number 83 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Curly Shuffle” by Jump 'N The Saddle charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Red Solo Cup” by Toby Keith charted at number 68 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)” by Pikotaro charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Dirty Laundry” by Carrie Underwood charted at number 95 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 11 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 61 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 6 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 12 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 1 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 12 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2005, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 2 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 5 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 1 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 36 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 41 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 10 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Hangover” by Taio Cruz Featuring Flo Rida charted at number 18 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 19 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs December 17, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Tue Dec the 17 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 352 of the year
Serialnumber = 45631
Julian date = 2460650 O.S.= 12 - 4 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] Tell Someone They're Doing A Good Job Week (Day 3)
[Ancient Rome] Saturnalia
[Bhutan] Ascension to throne of 1st King/National Day (1907)
[Columbia] Independence Day (1819)
[Mexico] Los Posadas Days/Lodgings (Thru Dec 24)
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[USA] Halcyon Days (Day 4) (7 days, 1st of two zones)
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Pan American Aviation Day (1940)
[USA] Wright Brothers Day (1963)
[Venezuela] Bolivar Day (1830)
[World] Language Week (Day 3)
[World] Saturnalia. thru Dec 23; popular among Romans

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Capricorn: The Goat (12-22 thru 1-20) Ruling Planet: Saturn; Element: Earth; Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, persevering, pessimistic; Body part associated with this sign: The knees. Occupations: Positions of trust, banking, mountain climbing, coaching, engineering.
Flowers: narcissus, poinsettia and holly
Gems: turquoise and zircon
Full Moon: the Cold Moon and the Oak Moon, the Long Night's Moon
Art and Architecture Books Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Hi Neighbor Month
Bingo's Birthday Month
Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month
International Calendar Awareness Month
Made In America Month
National Indigestion Season-Jewish Book Month
Project Red Ribbon (Nov 1-Jan 1)
Read A New Book Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Stress-Free Family Holidays Month
Universal Human Rights Month
[Ancient Rome] Opalia
[Turkey] Festival of Mevlana-Jelaeddin Rumi (Whirling Dervishes) (thru 12-17)
[ancient Rome] Saturnalia, festival honoring Saturn (thru 12-23)
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