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The Big Datebook for January 1

Last Updated 01-02-2024

✍🎭Michael Roemer -- is 96 in the year 2024 and 97 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1928
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), German

🎭Frederick Wiseman -- is 94 in the year 2024 and 95 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1930
Talent Agent, Director (m)
Misc: Documentary maker

📰🎭Robert Wiseman -- is 94 in the year 2024 and 95 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1930
Editor (m), Producer/Director (m)

🏆🏁🏊Ford Konno -- is 91 in the year 2024 and 92 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1933 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American

🎵🎷Sonny Greenwich -- is 88 in the year 2024 and 89 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1936
Jazz Guitarist, Canadian

🎭Suzy Kendall -- is 87 in the year 2024 and 88 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1937
Actress, English
Names/Places: RN:Frieda Harrison; Dudley Moore's ex-
Misc: retired from acting in 1977
Movie Titles: To Sir With Love, Torso, Up the Junction, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

🎭Frank Langella -- is 86 in the year 2024 and 87 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1938
Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in Bayonne, N.J.
Movie Titles: Dracula, Diary of a Mad Housewife, 12 Chairs, Small Soldiers (as Archer voice), Superman Returns, Starting Out in the Evening

🎭🏆Karen Thompson -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1942 N.S.
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: August 1961

Alassane Outtara -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1942 N.S.
President (m), Ivory Coast

🎵"Country" Joe McDonald -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1942
Composer/Songwriter, Bandleader, Folk Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Country Joe and the Fish (lead)
Song Titles: The 'F' Cheer

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✍🎭Don Novello -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1943
Screen/Scriptwriter, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Ashtabula, OH; aka Lazlo Toth
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (as Father Guido Sarducci, semireg 1977-80), The Smothers Brothers (1975)

💰Ron Perelman -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1943
Businessperson, Philanthropist, Investor

🎭Billie Jean Beanblossom -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1944
Dancer (m)
TV Shows: The Mickey Mouse Club

🎵🏆🥊James Ray "Jimmy" Hart -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1944 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Composer, Musician, Wrestling Manager

🏆🏁Jacques Ickx -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1945 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Auto Racer, Belgiumese
Names/Places: RN: Jacqyes Bernard Ickx
Misc: Formula One; Sports car racing; Le Mans auto race (6-time winner).

✍📰🎭Shelby Steele -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1946
Author (m), Columnist, Filmmaker

🎭Rick Hurst -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1946
Actor
TV Shows: On the Rocks, The Dukes of Hazzard (as Deputy Cletus), Amanda's
Movie Titles: In the Line of Fire, The Karate Kid Part III, Steel Magnolias

🏆🏌Leonard Thompson -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1947
Golfer

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Jon Corzine -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1947
Governor (m)

🎵🎸Alan (Rock And Roll) Moore -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1950 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Heavy Metal Drummer, British
Names/Places: NN: Skip
Group Names: Judas Priest

🎵🎸Morgan Fisher -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1950
Composer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, English
Group Names: Mott The Hopple

🎭Stephanie Faracy -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1952
Movie Actress
TV Shows: The Thorn Birds, Goodnight Beantown (as Valerie), His & Hers, True Colors (as Ellen Freeman)
Movie Titles: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Temple Grandin, Sideways, The Great Outdoors

⚖💰Gary Johnson -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1953 N.S.
Politician (m), Businessperson
Misc: 29th Governor of New Mexico 1995-2003; 2016 Libertarian Presidential candidate

🎵🎸Alpha Blondy -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1953
Composer, Reggae Singer, Ivory Coast

Robert Mendez -- is 70 in the year 2024 and 71 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1954
Senator (m)

Christine Lagarde -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1956
Government Official (m)
Misc: The Head of the International Monetary Fund

🎭Louise Pitre -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1957
Stage Actress, Canadian

🎵Joseph "Grandmaster Flash" Saddler -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1958
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Bandleader, Rapper
Names/Places: RN:Joseph Saddler
Misc: some say b. 1957
Group Names: Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Melle Mel & the Furious Five
Song Titles: White Lines

🎭🎵Renn Woods -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1958
Actress, Singer
TV Shows: Roots (as Fanta)

🏆🏒Dave Silk -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1958
NHL Player, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 1980 U.S. Hockey Team

Azali Assoumani -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1959 N.S.
President (m)
Misc: President of Comoros

🎭Alexia Robinson -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1960
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Savannah (as Cassie Wheeler)

✍🎭Dave (Comedian) Thompson -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1960 N.S.
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: Teletubbies (as Tinky Winky)

🏆🏈Frank Minnifield -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1960
NFL Cornerback, USFL Figure
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl; inducted into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Louisville, Chicago Blitz, Arizona Wranglers, Cleveland Browns

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🏆⛸Michael Seibert -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1960
Hall of Famer, Figure Skater, Ice Dancer

🏆🏈Irv Eatman -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1961
NFL Player, USFL Figure, Football Offensive Tackle
Misc: 3x All-USFL selection

🏆🏈Pierce Holt -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1962
Hall of Famer, NFL Defensive End, College Football Player
Misc: 1x Pro Bowl and All-Pro; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Angelo State University, San Francisco 49ers (1988-1992), Atlanta Falcons (1993-1995)

🎭Neal Johnson -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1963 N.S.
Personality
TV Shows: Zoom (1973)

🏆🏈Lance Smith -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1963
NFL Guard

🏆🏁🏊Lina Kačiušytė -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1963 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Lithuanian

🎵Gerald Collier -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1963
Pop Singer

🎵🎸Michael Hanson -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1963
Rock and Roll Drummer, Canadian
Group Names: Glass Tiger

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🎭DeDee Pfeiffer -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1964
Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: Michelle's sister
Misc: AP says b. 1964
TV Shows: For Your Love (as Sheri Winston), Cybill (as Rachael Blanders); Cybill (as Rachel Blanders)
Movie Titles: Up Close and Personal, Falling Down

🎭Lisa Roberts -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1965
Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: aka Losa Roberts Gillan; Julia's sister
Movie Titles: Runaway Bride, Duplicity, Maid in Manhattan, Eat Pray Love

🎭Rawley Valverde -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1966
Actor, Producer (m)
Misc: PRON:Val-VARE-day
Movie Titles: Made in America

🎭🎵Natasha Alexandrova -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1966
Actress, Disco Singer, Russian
Names/Places: NN:The Russian Madonna

🎵Brian Flynn -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1966
Country Singer
Group Names: Flynnville Train

🏆🏈Andy Heck -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1967
NFL Tackle, Football Offensive Lineman
Sports Teams: Seattle Seahawks

🎭Morris Chestnut -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1969
TV/Movie Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Rosewood (as Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr.), V (as Visitor Ryan)
Movie Titles: Like Mike, Kick-Ass 2, The Call, Like Mike, Boyz in the Hood, Out All Night, The Best Man, Ladder 49

🎨🎭Mr. Lawrence -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1969 N.S.
Illustrator (m), Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RN: Douglas Lawrence Osowski
Song Titles: The Food Album (album art creator, album by "Weird Al" Yankovic)
TV Shows: Rocko's Modern Life, Camp Lazlo, SpongeBob SquarePants (as Plankton)

📰Christi Paul -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1969
News Person

🏆⚾Roberto Rivera -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1969
MLB Pitcher, Puerto Rican

🏆Joe Tessitore -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1971 N.S.
Sportscaster
TV Shows: Monday Night Football, Holey Moley

🏆🏈Kevin Lee -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1971
NFL Wide Receiver

🎵🎷Chris Potter -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1971
Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Jazz Saxophonist

🏆🏒Bobby Holík -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1971
NHL Player, Czech Republican

🏆🏈Barron Miles -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1972
NFL Player, CFL Figure, Football Coach, Canadian

🎭Jimi Mistry -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1973
Actor, English
TV Shows: EastEnders, Coronation Street
Movie Titles: The Guru, East is East, Blood Diamond, Exam, West is West, Ella Enchanted, The Truth About Love

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🏆🏈Justin Armour -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1973
NFL Wide Receiver

🏆🏈Mercury Hayes -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1973
NFL Wide Receiver, CFL Figure

🎭Kenichi Ebina -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1974 N.S.
Dancer (m), Japanese

🏆🏈Johnie Church -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1974
NFL Player

🏆🏀Chris Anstey -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1975
NBA Player

🎭Adam Mastrelli -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1976
Actor

🎵Tank -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1976 N.S.
Rhythm and Blues Singer

💻Jawed Karim -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1979 N.S.
Internet Company Entrepreneur, East German
Misc: co-founded YouTube with Steve Chen and Chad Hurley

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🏆Elin Nordegren -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1980
Model

🎵🎸Richie Faulkner -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1980 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Heavy Metal Guitairst, English
Group Names: Judas Priest since 2011

🎭Jonas Armstrong -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1981
Actor, Irish
TV Shows: Robin Hood (star, BBC One), Ripper Street (as Nathaniel)
Movie Titles: Edge of Tomorrow, Walking with the Enemy

🎭💻🎮Eden Riegel -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1981 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Internet Video Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: Iron Man, Sailor Moon R, Stitch!, Bleach, All My Children, Imaginary Bitches (web series), Youthful Daze (as Natalie Cardin), The Lion Guard (as Kiara)
Movie Titles: Year One, The Lion Guard, Sailor Moon (series), Tiger and Bunny (series), The Prince of Egypt, American Pie
Video Games: Final Fantasy XV, Dead or Alive (series), Saints Row (series), Persona (series), Shin Megami Tensei (series)

🎭Ashley Gorrell -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1984
Actress
TV Shows: Second Noah (as Hannah)
Movie Titles: Thunder in Paradise, Mail to the Chief

🎭Kady Riklis -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1985
Actress
Names/Places: aka Kady Zadora; Pia Zadora's and Meshulam Riklis's daughter
Movie Titles: 30 Days to Die, Movin' In, Career Virgin

🎭Colin Morgan -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1986 N.S.
Actor, Northern Ireland
TV Shows: Humans (as Leo Elster), Merlin (as Merlin, BBC)
Movie Titles: Legend, Testament of Youth, Parked

🏆🏀Glen Davis -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1986 N.S.
NBA Player
Names/Places: NN:Big Baby

🏆⛸Meryl Davis -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1987
Hall of Famer, Ice Dancer, Olympic Athlete, Skater

🏆⚾Dallas Keuchel -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1988 N.S.
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: NN:Kid Keuchey
Misc: 5x Gold Glove, AL Cy Young Award (2015)

🏆🏈Jason Pierre-Paul -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1989 N.S.
NFL Defensive

Connor Calabro -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1995
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Elizabeth Pryor and Thomas's girl

🎵Moriah Rose "Poppy" Pereira -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1995 N.S.
Singer

🎵🎸Noah Sierota -- is 28 in the year 2024 and 29 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1996 N.S.
Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: Echosmith

Austin Cohen -- is 27 in the year 2024 and 28 in the year 2025; b.1/1/1997
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Paula Zahn and Richard's son

🎭Angourie Rice -- is 23 in the year 2024 and 24 in the year 2025; b.1/1/2001 N.S.
Actress, Australian
Misc: one of the first people born on the date when the third millennium began

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Oscar David Melendez -- is 18 in the year 2024 and 19 in the year 2025; b.1/1/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Susanna Keller and John's son

🎭LaToya Howlett -- b.1/1/????
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1997
TV Shows: Dangerous Minds (as Alvina Edwards)

Pope Alexander VI -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1431 d.8/18/1503 (72)
Pope
Misc: pope 1492-death

✍👑⚖Prince Lorenzo de' Medici -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1449 d.4/9/1492 (43)
Poet (m), Prince, Head of State (m), Italian
Names/Places: aka Lorenzo the Magnificent
Misc: Floretine ruler

✍🎖James Edward Oglethorpe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/22/1696 J-LD or 1/1/1697 N.S. d.6/30/1785 N.S. (88)
Author (m), General, English
Misc: Georgia colonizer; Savannah city founder

🎨🎖⚛⚖Paul Revere -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/21/1734 J-LD or 1/1/1735 N.S. d.5/10/1818 N.S. (83)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Engraver (m), Revolutionary (m), Inventor (m), Statesman (m)
Names/Places: b. in Boston; d. in Boston
Misc: Silversmith; Political; New England Patriot; False Teeth, Eye Glasses, Picture Frames, Surgical Tools, warned the colonists "The British Are Coming!"

🎖"Mad" Anthony Wayne -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1745 d.12/15/1796 (51)
Revolutionary (m), General

🎖⚛Betsy Ross -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1752 d.1/30/1836 (84)
Revolutionary (m), Inventor (m)
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia; RN:Elizabeth Griscom
Misc: Flagmaker (1776); legend has it that she sewed the first stars and stripes flag of the United States for George Washington during the Revolution.

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Charles Ellet -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1810 d.6/21/1862 (52)
Engineer (m)
Misc: built the first wire-cable suspension bridge in America.

🏆🥊Tom Hyer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1819 d.6/26/1864 (45)
Hall of Famer, Boxer

Marie Louise de la Ramée -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1839 N.S. d.1/25/1908 N.S. (69)
Writer (m), English
Names/Places: aka Ouida

Benjamin Holt -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1849 d.12/5/1920 (71)
Inventor (m)
Misc: The Tractor

🏆⚾Tim Keefe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1857 d.4/23/1933 (76)
Hall of Famer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: NN:Smiling Tim and Sir Timothy
Misc: 2x NL wins leader, 3x NL ERA leader
Sports Teams: Troy Trojans (1880-1882), New York Metropolitans (1883-1884), New York Giants (1885-1889), New York Giants (PL 1890), New York Giants (1891), Philadelphia Phillies (1891-1893)

M. J. Owens -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1859 d.12/27/1923 (64)
Inventor (m)
Misc: an inventor of machines that could automate the production of glass bottles.

🏆Pierre de Coubertin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1863 d.9/2/1937 (74)
Sports Figure, French
Misc: founder & president of the modern International Olympic Committee 1896-1925

🎨📰Alfred Stieglitz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1864 d.7/13/1946 (82)
Photographer (m), Editor (m)
Names/Places: NN: The Father of Modern Photography

🎭🎵Lewis "Lew" Fields -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1867 d.7/20/1941 (74)
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Singer
Names/Places: Dorothy's father
Misc: of (Joseph) Weber & Fields

🏆🥊Young Griffo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1871 d.12/10/1927 (56)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Australian
Names/Places: RN:Albert Griffiths

🎵Edwin Goldman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1878 d.2/21/1956 (78)
Composer, Bandleader

🎭William Fox -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1879 d.5/8/1952 (73)
Movie Producer (m), Hungarian
Misc: founder of the Fox Film Corp.

E. M. Forster -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1879 d.6/7/1970 (91)
Novelist, English, Gay
Names/Places: b. in London; FN:Edward Morgan
Book Titles: A Passage To India, Howard's End, A Room With A View

Albert Taylor -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1879 d.12/11/1961 (82)
Engineer (m), Physicist (m)
Misc: made important early contributions to the development of radar

🎵Oscar "Papa" Celestin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1884 d.12/15/1954 (70)
Singer, Trumpeter, Bandleader

🎵Frank Stokes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1888 d.12/12/1955 (67)
Hall of Famer, Blues Performer
Misc: considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style.

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🎭Charles Bickford -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1889 d.11/9/1967 (78)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: The Virginian (as John Grainger)
Movie Titles: Johnny Belinda

🏆🏈Harold Gores -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1891 d.6/4/1969 (78)
College Football Coach

🎵🎷Henry Ragas -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1891 d.2/18/1919 (28)
Pianist, Jazz Performer
Group Names: Original Dixieland Jazz Band

Susan Ertz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1894 d.4/11/1985 (91)
Author (m), Novelist, British

🎭J. Edgar Hoover -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1895 d.5/2/1972 (77)
Movie Actor, Gay
Names/Places: b. in Washington, D.C.; FN:John
Misc: founder and head of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (1924-72) under eight presidents; he cracked down on organized crime in the inter-war years and communist sympathizers in the post-World War II period.

🎵Art Gillham -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1895 d.6/6/1961 (66)
Pianist

🎭Walter Greaza -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1897 d.6/1/1973 (76)
Actor
Names/Places: pron:Grizz-ay
TV Shows: Treasury Men in Action (as the Chief)

🎭🎵Xavier Cugat -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1900 d.10/27/1990 (90)
Variety Show Host, Composer, Violinist, Bandleader, Spanish
Names/Places: b. in Barcelona; NN:Coogie; Abbe Laine's, then Charo's hubby; wed 5x's
Misc: Latin bandleader; Rhumba Is My Life
TV Shows: Xavier Cugat Show

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🎵🎷Shirley Clay -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1902 d.2/7/1951 (49)
Jazz Trumpeter

🎭Lou Jacobs -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1903 d.9/13/1992 (89)
Entertainment Figure
Misc: Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus clown

🏆🥊Newsboy Brown -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1904 d.1/1/1977 (73)
Hall of Famer, Boxer

🎭Nelson Leigh -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1905 d.7/3/1985 (80)
Actor
TV Shows: This is the Life (as Pastor Martin)

🏆🏒Elwin Romnes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1907 N.S. d.7/21/1984 N.S. (77)
Hall of Famer, NHL Player, Hockey Coach
Misc: played 1927-1940
Sports Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Americans

🎭Bob Russell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1908 d.1/24/1998 (90)
Game Show Host
Misc: Miss America TV Extravaganza co-creator
TV Shows: Name That Tune (co-creator)

🎭Dana Andrews -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1909 d.12/17/1992 (83)
Actor
Names/Places: FN:Carver
Misc: Major star of 1940s & 50s
Movie Titles: Ike, Battle of the Bulge, Laura

Barry M. Goldwater -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1909 d.5/29/1998 (89)
Senator (m)
Misc: (Sen-R-Az, 1953-65, 69-)/Pres candidate (R) 1964).

✍🎭Russ Bender -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1910 d.8/16/1969 (59)
Writer (m), Actor
Movie Titles: Amazing Colossal Man, Space Monster

⛪🏆⚾"Hammerin'" Hank Greenberg -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1911 d.9/4/1986 (75)
Hall of Famer, Jewish, MLB First Baseman
Names/Places: RFN:Henry Benjamin
Misc: AL MVP 1935, 1940; Tigers #5 retired
Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers (1930, 1933-1941, 1945-1946), Pittsburgh Pirates (1947)

Harold "Kim" Philby -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1912 N.S. d.5/11/1988 N.S. (76)
Spy
Misc: master spy

✍📰Eliot Janeway -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1913 d.2/8/1993 (80)
Author (m), Economist
Misc: Financial writer
Book Titles: Economics of Chaos

🏆🏁🏊Willy den Ouden -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1918 N.S. d.12/6/1997 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Dutch (Netherlands)

🎵Johnny Young -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1918 d.4/18/1974 (56)
Radio Disc Jock, Singer, Harmonicaist, Mandolin, Blues Guitarist

🎭Carole Landis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1919 d.7/5/1948 (29)
Movie Actress
Names/Places: RN:Frances Lillian Mary Ridste
Movie Titles: Topper Returns, One Million B.C.

🎭🏆🥊Rocky Graziano -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1919 d.5/22/1990 (71)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Panelist, Boxer
Names/Places: NN:Da Rock; RN:Thomas Rocco Barbella
Misc: World middleweight champ 1940s; some sources give Dec 31, 1921, Jan 1, 1922, and June 7, 1922
TV Shows: Pantotime Quiz (panelist)

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J. D. Salinger -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1919 d.1/27/2010 (91)
Novelist
Names/Places: RFMN:Jerome David
Book Titles: Catcher in the Rye

🎵Al McKibbon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1919 d.7/29/2005 (86)
Bassist
Group Names: Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis

🏆🏀John Logan -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1921 d.9/16/1977 (56)
NBA Coach, NBA Player

🏆🏒Eddie Olson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1922 N.S. d.2/10/1995 N.S. (73)
Hall of Famer, Hockey Player
Sports Teams: St. Louis Flyers (1946-1951), Cleveland Barons (1951-1955)

Ernest "Fritz" Hollings -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1922 N.S. d.4/6/2019 N.S. (97)
Senator (m)

🎭Barbara Baxley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1923 d.6/7/1990 (67)
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: All that Glitters
Movie Titles: Norma Rae

🎭Valentina Cortese -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1923 N.S. d.7/10/2019 N.S. (96)
Movie Actress, Cameraperson, Italian

Daniel Gorenstein -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1923 d.8/26/1992 (69)
Mathematician (m)

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Yisrael Galili -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1923 d.3/7/1995 (72)
Inventor (m)
Misc: the man who invented the Galil submachine (or Uzi) gun and helped create Israel's famed Uzi submachine gun; NN:Father of the Rifle

🎵🎷Milton "Bags" Jackson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1923 N.S. d.10/9/1999 N.S. (76)
Guitarist, Vibraphonist, Jazz Pianist
Group Names: Modern Jazz Quartet

🏆⚾Earl Torgeson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1924 d.11/8/1990 (66)
MLB Player

🎭"Stymie" Beard Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1925 N.S. d.1/8/1981 N.S. (56)
Movie Actor
Names/Places: RFN:Matthew
Movie Titles: Our Gang (as Stymie 1930-35)

Idi Amin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1926 d.8/16/2003 (77)
Head of State (m), Uganda
Names/Places: LN:Dada
Misc: Uganda president; the most amazing man that you ever seen; he's the general, the president, the king of the sea!

🏆🏈Doak Walker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1927 d.9/27/1998 (71)
Hall of Famer, NFL Halfback, College Football Player
Misc: won Heisman Trophy as SMU junior in 1948; led Detroit to 2 NFL titles (1952-53); All-Pro 5 times in 6 years; Lions #37 retired
Sports Teams: Southern Methodist University, Detroit Lions (1950-1955)

Reverend Roy James J. Reeb -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1927 d.3/11/1965 (38)
Civil Rights Leader
Misc: white minister from Boston; he died after being beaten by whites during civil rights disturbances in Selma, Ala.

Ernest Tidyman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1928 d.7/14/1984 (56)
Novelist, Screenwriter, American, English
Book Titles: Shaft (John Shaft series)
Movie Titles: The French Connection (screenplay), Shaft (screenplay)

🎭Haruo Nakajima -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1929 N.S. d.8/7/2017 N.S. (88)
Actor, Puppet Actor, Japanese
Movie Titles: Godzilla (series 1950s-1970s)

⛪⚖🎭Ty Hardin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1930 N.S. d.8/3/2017 N.S. (87)
Reverend, Politician (m), TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: RN:Orson Whipple Hungerford II
Misc: some say b. June 1
TV Shows: Bronco (as Bronco Layne), Riptide (1960s)

🎵🎸Gordon Huntley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1930 d.??/??/1985
Rock and Roll Guitarist, British
Misc: a pioneer of country-rock pedal steel in the 1960s and 70s; d. in 1988? No source agrees
Group Names: Matthews Southern Comfort

✍🎭Lewis John Carlino -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1932 N.S. d.6/17/2020 N.S. (88)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Director (m)
Movie Titles: The Great Santini, The Mechanic (writer for 1972 and 2011 versions), Mechanic: Resurrection, Seconds

✍🎭Joe Orton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1933 d.8/9/1967 (34)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, English

🎵Alan Berg -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1934 d.6/18/1984 (50)
Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Denver talk show host who was shot to death by two white supremacists who were later convicted.

🎨Bernard Kilban -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1935 d.8/12/1990 (55)
Illustrator (m)
Misc: Cat Books

✍🎭Matthew Robinson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1937 d.8/5/2002 (65)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor
Names/Places: Holly's and Matt's father
Misc: wrote for Sanford And Son and The Cosby Show
TV Shows: Sesame Street (1969-71)

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🎵Marshall Eugene Jones -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1941 N.S. d.5/27/2016 N.S. (75)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Bassist
Names/Places: aka: Rock Jones
Group Names: Ohio Players

🏆🏈Billy Lothridge -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1942 N.S. d.2/24/1996 (54)
NFL Player, College Football Player

🎭Stanley Kamel -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1943 d.4/8/2008 (65)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Tony Marchette 1995)

Gail Zappa -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1945 N.S. d.10/7/2015 N.S. (0)
Celebrity Wife
Names/Places: Frank's wife, mother of Dweezel, Moon, Ahmet, and Diva.

🎵Bella Bellow -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1945 d.12/10/1973 (28)
Singer

🎵Steve Ripley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1950 N.S. d.1/3/2019 N.S. (69)
Country Singer
Group Names: The Tractors

🏆⚾LaMarr Hoyt -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1955 N.S. d.11/29/2021 N.S. (66)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: FN:Dewey
Misc: AL Cy Young Award winner in 1983 (White Sox), All Star MVP 1985 (Padres)
Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres

🎵🎸Andy Gill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1956 N.S. d.2/1/2020 N.S. (64)
Music Producer, Punk Rock Guitarist, English
Group Names: Gang of Four

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🎭Michael David Morrison -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1960 d.2/18/1993 (33)
Actor

🏆🏈Harry Galbreath -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1965 d.7/27/2010 (45)
NFL Player

🏆🏈Derrick Thomas -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1967 d.2/8/2000 (33)
Hall of Famer, NFL Linebacker
Misc: Pro and College Football Halls of Fame, 9x Pro Bowl, 7x First Team All-AFC; Chiefs #58 retired
Sports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs (1989-1999)

🎭🎮Verne Troyer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1969 N.S. d.4/21/2018 N.S. (49)
Actor, Comedian, Stuntman, Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor
Misc: regular guest at Hef's mansion parties for the past few years, "Jack of All Trades" Napoleon
TV Shows: Boston Public (occasional)
Movie Titles: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Men in Black, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Austin Powers (movie series as Mini-Me)
Video Games: Let It Die

🏆🏈Kevin Mitchell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/1/1971 d.4/29/2007 (36)
NFL Player

👑King Louis XII Of France -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/27/1462 d.1/1/1515 (52)
King, French
Misc: reigned 1498-1515

Johann I Bernoulli -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/27/1667 O.S. or 8/6/1667 N.S. d.1/1/1748 N.S.
Mathematician (m), Swiss
Names/Places: RFN:Jean
Misc: investigated the then new mathematical calculus, which he applied to the measurement of curves, to differential equations, and to mechanical problems.

Edward Holyoke -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/26/1689 N.S. d.1/1/1769 N.S. (79)
Clergyman, Educator (m)
Misc: 9th president of Harvard College, who liberalized and strengthened its academic program.

🎵Johann Christian Bach -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/5/1735 N.S. d.1/1/1782 N.S. (46)
Composer, German
Names/Places: NN:The English Bach; Johann Sebastian's son
Misc: He composed operas in the Italian style but also played organ like his dad.

🎖Arthur Middleton -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/26/1742 N.S. d.1/1/1787 N.S. (44)
Revolutionary (m)
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

🎨Francesco Guardi -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1712 N.S. d.1/1/1793 N.S. (80)
Painter (m), Italian

Martin Klaproth -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/1/1743 d.1/1/1817 (73)
Chemist (m), German
Names/Places: b. Wernigerode, Brandenburg; d. Berlin
Misc: German chemist who discovered uranium (1789), zirconium (1789), and cerium (1803). He described them as distinct elements, though he did not obtain them in the pure metallic state.

🎨📰James Barton Longacre -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/11/1794 d.1/1/1869 (74)
Engraver (m), Portraitist, Publisher (m)

Heinrich Hertz -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/22/1857 d.1/1/1894 (36)
Physicist (m), German
Misc: the first to broadcast and receive radio waves

⚛📰Alfred Ely Beach -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/1/1826 d.1/1/1896 (69)
Inventor (m), Publisher (m)
Misc: his "Scientific American" performed signal service in stimulating 19th-century technological innovations, and Beach himself invented a tunnelling shield and the pneumatic tube, among other devices.

💰Frederick Pabst -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/28/1836 d.1/1/1904 (67)
Businessperson
Misc: President and founder of the Pabst Brewing Company

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🏆🎾Mabel Cahill -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/2/1863 d.1/1/1905 (41)
Hall of Famer, Tennis Player, Irish

🏆⚾William "Wee Willie" Keeler -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/3/1872 d.1/1/1923 (50)
Hall of Famer, MLB Right Fielder
Misc: 2962 hits; scored a record 2,065 hits in his first ten years in the majors; known for his seeing eye singles, coined the phrase "hit 'em where they ain't"
Sports Teams: New York Giants (1892-1893), Brooklyn Grooms (1893), Baltimore Orioles (1894-1898), Brooklyn Superbas (1899-1902), New York Highlanders (1903-1909), New York Giants (1910)

🏆🥊Billy Miske -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/12/1894 d.1/1/1924 (29)
Hall of Famer, Boxer

🎵Charles Hackett -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/4/1889 d.1/1/1942 (52)
Tenor, Opera Singer

🎭🎵Hank Williams Sr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/17/1923 d.1/1/1953 (29)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Songwriter, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RFN:Hiram King

Leonard Bacon -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/26/1887 d.1/1/1954 (66)
Poet (m)

🎨Edward Weston -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/24/1886 d.1/1/1958 (71)
Photographer (m)

🎭Margaret Brooke Sullivan -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1911 d.1/1/1960 (48)
Movie/Stage Actress
Names/Places: Henry Fonda's ex-wife
Misc: some say b. in 1896

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Jerry Giesler -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/2/1886 d.1/1/1962 (75)
Attorney/Lawyer (m)
Misc: celebrity lawyer

🎵Moon Mullican -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/29/1909 d.1/1/1967 (57)
Pianist, Bandleader, Country Singer
Names/Places: FN:Aubrey; NN:King of the Hillbilly Piano Players
Misc: Boogie-Woogie style; some say b. Mar 27

🎭Barton MacLane -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1902 d.1/1/1969 (66)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: The Outlaws, I Dream of Jeannie (as Gen. Martin Peterson)

🎭Ian Fleming -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/10/1888 d.1/1/1969 (80)
Movie Actor, Australian
Misc: NOT the James Bond creator
Movie Titles: Dr. Watson (in some films)

🎭Jane Morgan -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/6/1880 d.1/1/1972 (91)
Actress
TV Shows: Our Miss Brooks (as Mrs. Margaret Davis)

🎭🎵Maurice Chevalier -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/12/1888 d.1/1/1972 (83)
Movie Actor, Singer, French
Misc: trade mark: straw hat and cane
Song Titles: Thank Heaven For Little Girls
Movie Titles: Gigi

Charles E. Bohlen -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/30/1904 d.1/1/1974 (69)
Diplomat (m)

🏆🏀Ken Loeffler -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/14/1902 d.1/1/1975 (72)
Hall of Famer, NBA Coach, College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach
Misc: in the College Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Penn State (player 1920-1924), Geneva College (1928-1934), Yale University (1935-1942), University of Denver (1945-1946), St. Louis Bombers (1946-1948), Providence Steamrollers (1948-1949), La Salle (1949-1955), Texas A&M (1955-1957)

🏆🥊Newsboy Brown -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/1/1904 d.1/1/1977 (73)
Hall of Famer, Boxer

🏆⚽Ralph Caraffi -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/19/1901 d.1/1/1978 (76)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Midfielder

🎵Adolph Deutsch -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/20/1897 d.1/1/1980 (82)
Composer

🏆🏁Mauri Rose -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/26/1906 d.1/1/1981 (74)
Hall of Famer, Auto Racer
Misc: Indianapolis 500

🎭Victor Buono -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/3/1938 d.1/1/1982 (43)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Apple Valley, CA; FN:Charles
TV Shows: Backstairs at the White House (as President Taft), The Man from Atlantis (as Mr. Schubert), Batman (as King Tutankhamen), Taxi (as Rev Jim's dad)

Gladys Emerson -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/1/1903 d.1/1/1984 (80)
Chemist (m), Nutritionist

🎭🎵Alexis Korner -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1928 d.1/1/1984 (55)
Announcer (m), Songwriter, Mandolin, Pianist, Bandleader, Blues Singer, Blues Guitarist, French
Misc: Bouzoukiist; almost a father figure for many British musicians

🎭Raoul Pene DuBois -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/29/1914 d.1/1/1985 (70)
Set Designer (m), Costume Designer (m)

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🏆🏀Max "Marty" Friedman -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/12/1889 d.1/1/1986 (96)
Hall of Famer, NBA Coach, NBA Player
Misc: player 1910-1927 (played in almost every league in the East)

🏆🏒Bruce Norris -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/19/1924 d.1/1/1986 (61)
Sports Owner, NHL Executive
Sports Teams: Detroit Red Wings (owned for 35 years)

🎭Marcel Hillaire -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/23/1908 d.1/1/1988 (79)
Actor

🎵Buck Ram -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/21/1907 d.1/1/1991 (83)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Samuel
Misc: Music Manager
Group Names: The Penguins (manager), The Platters (manager)
Song Titles: I'll Be Home for Christmas (writer)

🎖⚛💻Grace Murray Hopper -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/9/1906 d.1/1/1992 (85)
Military Leader, Inventor (m), Mathematician (m), Computer Software Programmer
Names/Places: NN:the first Lady of Software
Misc: COBOL computer language inventor

Jean Mayer -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/19/1920 d.1/1/1993 (72)
Scientist (m), Nutritionist, Physiologist (m), Educator (m)

🎭Cesar Romero -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/15/1907 N.S. d.1/1/1994 N.S. (86)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: Hollywood's 1930-40s Latin lover
TV Shows: Passport to Danger (as Steve McQuinn), Falcon Crest (as Peter Stavros), Batman (as The Joker), The Thin Man (as gigolo)

Eugene Paul Wigner -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/17/1902 d.1/1/1995 (92)
Mathematician (m), Physicist (m), Hungarian
Misc: played a prominent role in the development of the atomic bomb and nuclear energy

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🎵Arthur Rollini -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/13/1912 d.1/1/1995 (82)
Tenor-sax
Group Names: Benny Goodman

🎵Ted Hawkins -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/28/1936 d.1/1/1995 (58)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Blues Performer, Folk Performer

🎵🎷Jess Stacy -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/11/1904 d.1/1/1995 (90)
Bandleader, Jazz Pianist

Adm. Arleigh A. Burke -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/19/1901 d.1/1/1996 (94)
Presidential Aide
Misc: Chief of Naval Operations

🎭Joan Rice -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/3/1930 d.1/1/1997 (66)
Actress

🎵Townes Van Zandt -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/7/1944 d.1/1/1997 (52)
Songwriter, Country Singer
Misc: belived to be b. Mar 7, not June 7

🏆🎾Helen Wills-Moody -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/6/1905 d.1/1/1998 (92)
Hall of Famer, Tennis Player, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: LN:Roark; NN:Queen of the Nets
Misc: winner of 7 U.S., 8 British, 4 French women's singles titles; some say b. 1906

🎭Ray Walston -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/2/1914 N.S. d.1/1/2001 N.S. (86)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in New Orleans, LA
Misc: stage: The Front Page, South Pacific, Me & Juliet, Damn Yankees
TV Shows: My Favorite Martian (as Uncle Martin), Silver Spoons (as Harry Summers), Picket Fences (as Judge Henry Bone)

🏆John Steadman -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/14/1927 N.S. d.1/1/2001 N.S. (73)
Hall of Famer, Sports Writer
Misc: The Baltimore Sun

✍🎭Julia Phillips -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/7/1944 N.S. d.1/1/2002 N.S. (57)
Author (m), Producer (m)

🎭🏆Catya Sassoon -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/3/1968 d.1/1/2002 (33)
Actress, Model
Names/Places: Vidal's daughter

💰Joseph Foss -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/17/1915 N.S. d.1/1/2003 N.S. (87)
Leader
Misc: N.R.A. president; the leading fighter ace of the United States Marine Corps during World War II.

🏆🏌Harold Henning -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/3/1934 d.1/1/2004 (69)
Golfer

✍⚖Shirley Chisholm -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/30/1924 d.1/1/2005 (80)
Author (m), Congressperson
Misc: the first black woman to be elected to the House of Representatives

Tillie Olsen -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/14/1912 d.1/1/2007 (94)
Author (m), Writer (m)
Book Titles: Tell Me a Riddle

🎵Del Reeves -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/14/1932 d.1/1/2007 (74)
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Misc: some say b. 1933 or b. 1934?

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🎭Edmund Purdom -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/19/1924 d.1/1/2009 (84)
Actor, English

Claiborne Pell -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/22/1918 d.1/1/2009 (90)
Senator (m)

🎵Fred Milano -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/26/1939 N.S. d.1/1/2012 N.S. (72)
Tenor
Group Names: Dion and the Belmonts

🎭🎵Patti Page -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/8/1927 d.1/1/2013 (85)
Hall of Famer, Actress, Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in Claremore, OK; RN:Clara Ann Fowler; NN:The Singing Rage
Misc: in 1950s TV varieties
Song Titles: All My Love (Bolero), Tennessee Waltz, I Went To Your Wedding, (How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window

🎨🎭🎵Donna Douglas -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/26/1932 d.1/1/2015 (82)
Artist, TV Actress, Gospel Singer, Country Singer
Misc: some say b. in 1933 or 1939; became a real estate agent
TV Shows: The Beverly Hillbillies (as Elly May Clampett)

Mario M. Cuomo -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/15/1932 d.1/1/2015 (82)
Governor (m)
Misc: PRON: KWOH'-moh; N.Y.C. mayor 1982-94

Dale L. Bumpers -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/12/1925 d.1/1/2016 N.S. (90)
Senator (m), Governor (m)

Mike Oxley -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1944 N.S. d.1/1/2016 N.S. (71)
Congressperson

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🎭Hal Miller -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/25/1935 N.S. d.1/1/2017 N.S. (81)
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: aka: Harold Miller
TV Shows: Sesame Street (as Gordon Robinson)

🎭🎵Jon Paul Steuer -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/27/1984 d.1/1/2018 N.S. (33)
Actor, Musician
TV Shows: Grace Under Fire (as Quentin)
Movie Titles: Little Giants, Late for Dinner

🎵Robert Mann -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/19/1920 d.1/1/2018 N.S. (97)
Composer, Violinist, Conductor

🏆🏀David J. Stern -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/22/1942 N.S. d.1/1/2020 N.S. (77)
Hall of Famer, NBA Executive
Misc: Marketing expert and former NBA commissioner; took office the year Michael Jordan turned pro; has presided over stunning artistic and financial success of NBA both nationally and internationally, best demonstrated by reception of the Dream Team at 1992 Olympics; league has grown from 23 teams to 27 during his watch and will expand to 29 in 1995 with arrival of Toronto and Vancouver; received unprecedented 5-year, $27.5 million contract extension in 1990.

🏆⚾Don Larsen -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/7/1929 N.S. d.1/1/2020 N.S. (90)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: he pitched the first perfect game in World Series history--N.Y. Yankees 2, Brooklyn 0 (October 8, 1956); World Series MVP 1956
Sports Teams: New York Yankees

🎵Martin "Marty" Grebb -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/2/1946 N.S. d.1/1/2020 N.S. (73)
Music Producer, Arranger, Keyboardist, Saxophonist, Pop Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: The Buckinghams

🎭Mark Eden -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/14/1928 N.S. d.1/1/2021 N.S. (92)
Actress, English
Names/Places: RN: Douglas John Malin

🎵Misty Morgan -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/23/1945 N.S. d.1/1/2021 N.S. (75)
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Country Singer
Group Names: Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan
Song Titles: Tennessee Bird Walk, Humphrey the Camel
Album Titles: Birds of a Feather, Two Sides of Jack and Misty

🏆🏈Floyd Douglas Little -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/4/1942 N.S. d.1/1/2021 N.S. (78)
Hall of Famer, NFL Runningback, College Football Player
Names/Places: NN: The Franchise
Misc: 3x Pro Bowl; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Syracuse University, Denver Broncos (1967-1975)

🏆🏈Dan (B. 1944) Reeves -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/19/1944 N.S. d.1/1/2022 N.S. (77)
Hall of Famer, NFL Coach, NFL Player
Misc: 2x Super Bowl champ, 6x NFC champion, 3x AFC champion
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (player 1965-1972, coach 1972, 1974-1980), New York Giants (coach 1993-1996), Denver Broncos (coach 1981-1992), Atlanta Falcons (coach 1997-2003)

🎭Kelly Monteith -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/17/1942 N.S. d.1/1/2023 N.S. (80)
Comedian
TV Shows: The Kelly Monteith Show, Kelly Monteith (BBC), The Hit Squad

🏆🏈Art McNally -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/1/1925 N.S. d.1/1/2023 N.S. (97)
Hall of Famer, NFL Executive
Misc: fomer director of officiating for the NFL from 1968 to 1991.

🎵Fred "Freddie" White -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/13/1955 N.S. d.1/1/2023 N.S. (67)
Hall of Famer, Drummer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Earth Wind & Fire

🎨Bartolomé Esteban Murillo -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.12/??/1617 N.S. or 1/1/1618 N.S. d.4/3/1682 N.S. (64)
Painter (m), Spanish
Misc: born in late December 1617, baptized Jan 1, 1618

✍⚖Edmund Burke -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.1/1/1729 Ju-1 or 1/12/1729 N.S. or 1/1/1728 J-LD d.7/9/1797 N.S. (68)
Philosopher (m), Orator (m), Politician (m), Statesman (m), British
Misc: famous Whig (Reflections on the Revolution); the exact year of his birth is a great deal of controversy, with birth years ranging with 1928, 1929 and 1930, and his exact month and day of birth is subject of question compounded by the Julian-Lady Day/Gregorian calendar changeover in 1952.

✍⚖Edmund Burke -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.1/1/1729 Ju-1 or 1/12/1729 N.S. or 1/1/1728 J-LD d.7/9/1797 N.S. (68)
Philosopher (m), Orator (m), Politician (m), Statesman (m), British
Misc: famous Whig (Reflections on the Revolution); the exact year of his birth is a great deal of controversy, with birth years ranging with 1928, 1929 and 1930, and his exact month and day of birth is subject of question compounded by the Julian-Lady Day/Gregorian calendar changeover in 1952.

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🎭Florence Lawrence -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.1/2/1886 or 1/1/1890 d.12/28/1938 (52)
Movie Actress, Canadian
Names/Places: NN:The Biograph Girl
Misc: the movies' first star; no source agrees on date of birth

U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “Addams Family (Whoomp!)” by Tag Team peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Little Saint Nick” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 43 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt With Henry René And His Orchestra peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “6 Foot 7 Foot” by Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “All Or Nothing” by Patti LaBelle peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “An American Trilogy” by Mickey Newbury peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Aston Martin Music” by Rick Ross Featuring Drake And Chrisette Michele peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Big Deal” by LeAnn Rimes peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Black Night” by Lowell Fulson peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Blue River” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Broadway Girls” by Lil Durk Featuring Morgan Wallen peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “C.C. Rider” by Bobby Powell peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Dancin'” by Guy peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Devil You” by The Stampeders peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Encore” by Eminem Featuring Dr. Dre peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Fast As You” by Dwight Yoakam peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Get Back” by Ludacris peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Harlem Nocturne” by The Viscounts peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “He Can't Love U” by Jagged Edge peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Higher Ground” by UB40 peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hold My Hand” by Michael Jackson And Akon peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Don't Want To Be” by Gavin DeGraw peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “It's My Life” by The Animals peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bells” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lay Lady Lay” by The Isley Brothers peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Left And Right” by D'Angelo Featuring Method Man And Redman peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario Winans peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Linus And Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi Trio peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Long Time To Be Alone” by New Colony Six peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Look In My Eyes” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Mountain Of Love” by Billy Stewart peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “My Love Is Your Love” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “New York” by Ja Rule peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, “On A Slow Boat To China” by Eddy Howard peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)” by Barry Young peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Pretty As You Feel” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Real Muthaph**kkin G's” by Eazy-E peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Santo Natale” by David Whitfield peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Satisfaction” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stay (Faraway, So Close!)” by U2 peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Stereo Love” by Edward Maya And Vika Jigulina peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Little Girl I Once Knew” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Song Remembers When” by Trisha Yearwood peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Sounds Of Silence” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1944, “They're Either Too Young Or Too Old” by Jimmy Dorsey And His Orchestra Featuring Kitty Kallen peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “What's My Name?” by Snoop Dogg (as Snoop Doggy Dogg) peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Yesterday Man” by Chris Andrews peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Yours” by Shai (U.S.) peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hold My Hand” by Michael Jackson And Akon peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Can Never Go Home Anymore” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I'm A Man” by The Yardbirds peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Let Me Be” by The Turtles peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)” by Barry Young peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Over And Over” by The Dave Clark Five peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Poor Little Fool” by Terry Black peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Puppet On A String” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Little Girl I Once Knew” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, “What's My Name?” by Rihanna Featuring Drake peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2022, “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Boris Johnson Is Still A F**king C**t” by The K*nts peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, ✪ “Merrie Gentle Pops” by The Barron Knights peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, ✪ “Mr. Hankey The Christmas Poo” by Mr. Hankey peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Puckwudgie” by Charlie Drake peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Sausage Rolls For Everyone” by Ladbaby Featuring Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Daughter” by Pearl Jam peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Do It Like A Dude” by Jessie J peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Down The Drain” by Stakka Bo peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Farewell Angelina” by Joan Baez peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Fever” by The McCoys peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Girls” by N-Dubz peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Hear A Symphony” by The Supremes peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Just Wave Hello” by Charlotte Church peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Lights On” by Katy B Featuring Ms. Dynamite peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Lonely Sky” by Ben And Jamie Hazelby Featuring Chris de Burgh peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Merry Christmas Darling” by The Carpenters peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Morning” by Val Doonican peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Pow (Forward)” by Lethal Bizzle peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Remembering Christmas” by Exeter Bramclean Boys Choir peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Something Tells Me” by Cilla Black peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Water Is Over My Head” by Rockin' Berries peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Your Love” by Diana Ross peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, ✪ “C'mon Aussie C'mon” by Shannon Noll peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive / Shintaro” by Men At Work peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Sausage Rolls For Everyone” by Ladbaby Featuring Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall” by Leon Russell peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap / R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)” by AC/DC peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me / Dub Version Featuring Pappa Weasel” by Culture Club peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Doctor Kiss-Kiss / Thunderfire” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hello Old Friend / All Our Past Times” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Got A Girl” by Lou Bega peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “If You Leave Me Now / Together Again” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Imagine” by John Lennon And The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Peace Train / Tuesday's Dead” by Cat Stevens peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Saturday Night” by Jessica Mauboy Featuring Ludacris peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Shake Your Bon-Bon” by Ricky Martin peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Steppin' Out / Another World” by Joe Jackson peaked at number 30 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Tell Him I'm Not Home / Call On Me” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “That's The Way It Is” by Céline Dion peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The River / Push or Slide” by King Trigger peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “We Can't Be Beaten / Fightin' Sons” by Rose Tattoo peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “What A Way To End It All / Nearly Moonlit Night Motel” by Deaf School peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Who's That Girl?” by Guy Sebastian Featuring Eve peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Winter In America (Leave Love Enough Alone) / Skid Row” by Doug Ashdown peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Yeah 3X” by Chris Brown peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Balla Baby” by Chingy peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Drop It Like It's Hot” by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hold My Hand” by Michael Jackson And Akon peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Rocketeer” by Far * East Movement Featuring Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Stay The Night” by James Blunt peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Summer Time” by Tiki Taane peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tilt Ya Head Back” by Nelly And Christina Aguilera peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Under The Sun” by L.A.B. peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Welcome To My Life” by Simple Plan peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2011, ✪ “Flappie” by Youp van 't Hek peaked at number 59 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 94 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Johnny Reggae” by The Piglets peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Dean Martin peaked at number 93 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 75 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “1999” by Prince peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Chief Of The Apache” by Old Shatterhand peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Eenzame kerst” by André Hazes peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Firework” by Katy Perry peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Geef Haïti hoop cadeau” by Charlotte ten Brink peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hoog daar aan de hemel” by Corry And De Rekels peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Won't Stand Between Them [1982]” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ik ben gelukkig zonder jou” by Bonnie St. Claire peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Love Is All” by Lee Towers peaked at number 43 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Met kerst ben ik alleen” by André Hazes peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Numb / Encore” by Jay-Z Featuring Linkin Park peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Old And Wise” by The Alan Parsons Project peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Old Town” by Philip Lynott peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind” by Shocking Blue peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Plaything” by Raffish peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Carnival Is Over” by The Seekers peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The One That You Love” by Anita Meyer peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Things We Do For Love” by 10cc peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Vang me” by Cherry Wijdenbosch peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2011, “Christmas Lights” by Coldplay peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Cry For Pain” by Ana Johnsson peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Happy New Year” by A*Teens peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hold My Hand” by Michael Jackson with Akon peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Unter'm Weihnachtsbaum” by Blümchen peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, “Arrivederci Claire” by Andy Borg peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Liebe mich wie ich bin” by Klaus Prünster peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Day Before You Came” by ABBA peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 192 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Adieu Monsieur le professeur” by Star Academy 4 peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Better Off Alone” by (DJ Jurgen Presents) Alice Deejay peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Bruxelles je t'aime” by Angèle peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “De ce plang chitarele” by O-Zone peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Génération T.E.X.T.O” by Be Wiz'U peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Le désir de chanter” by Victoria peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Le petit bonhomme en mousse” by Patrick Sébastien peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Loca” by Shakira Featuring Dizzee Rascal peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Queen Of The Night” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ta mère, elle va jumper!!!” by D.J Xam Featuring "Boris" peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 13 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Jolene” by The White Stripes peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Numb / Encore” by Jay-Z Featuring Linkin Park peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Når snøen smelter” by Astrid S peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ocean” by Pacific Blue peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Under månen” by Den Unge Fleksnes peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Dean Martin peaked at number 81 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 48 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Dean Martin peaked at number 62 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 60 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 79 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 69 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Can't Stop Loving You” by Mario Pacchioli peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Driving Home For Christmas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Enamórame” by Papi Sanchez peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Living To Love You” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Perfekte Welle” by Juli peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Thank God It's Christmas” by Queen peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 15 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Firework” by Katy Perry peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Goldrake” by Alessio Caraturo peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bells” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 16 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bells” by Michael Bublé Featuring The Puppini Sisters peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 10 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Welcome To My Truth” by Anastacia peaked at number 14 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “What Christmas Means To Me” by Gaia peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2022, “White Christmas [2019]” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 17 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John And Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Joulun kanssas jaan” by Haloo Helsinki! Featuring Cantores Minores peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Kutsu EP” by Julma Henri And RPK peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Lämmin Lumi Peittää Maan” by Antti Tuisku peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “No Milk Today” by Royal Gigolos peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “One (Always Hardcore)” by Scooter peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Runaway” by iiO peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Sydämeeni joulun teen” by Vesa-Matti Loiri peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Games We Play” by Andreas Johnson peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Weekend” by Michael Gray peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Tulkoon joulu” by Suvi Teräsniska peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Valonnopeus” by Rättö And Lehtisalo peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Why (So Easily)” by Anniina peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, ✪ “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Sebastián Yatra peaked at number 76 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Back For My Life” by Masterplan peaked at number 11 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Curtain Falls” by Blue peaked at number 20 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “El rescate” by Bunbury peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Enjoy The Silence 04” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 4 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “La mano en el fuego” by Fangoria peaked at number 12 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Misunderstood” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 16 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2022, “No te deseo el mal” by Eladio Carrión x Karol G peaked at number 17 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Taking Off” by The Cure peaked at number 19 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Todo nos parece una mierda” by Astrud peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Una tarde de sol” by Manolo García peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “You Won't Forget About Me” by Dannii Minogue vs. Flower Power peaked at number 14 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2011, “Det burde ikk være sådan her” by Xander [DK] peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Driving Home For Christmas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 4 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Loca” by Shakira Featuring Dizzee Rascal peaked at number 12 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2011, “The Time (Dirty Bit)” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Written In The Stars” by Tinie Tempah Featuring Eric Turner peaked at number 18 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Related Events on This Date

In 0045, B.C., New Yearʹs Day was celebrated on January 1 Julian calendar date (December 30, 46 B.C. on the proleptic Gregorian calendar) for the first time as the Julian calendar took effect.

In 1531, The Rio De Janeiro River was discovered.

In 1583, First day of the Gregorian calendar in Belgium, Holland and Flanders.

In 1622, Papal Chancery adopted January 1 as the beginning of the year (was March 25).

In 1643, Sir Isaac Newton was baptized in Saint Johnʹs Church in Colsterworth, England.

In 1673, The first regular mounted mail service in the U.S. is inaugurated between New York and Boston.

In 1700, Russia replaced the Byzantine calender with the Julian calendar.

In 1701, The union between Great Britain and Ireland became effective, creating the United Kingdom.

In 1772, The first travellerʹs checks are issued in London. Never leave home without them.

In 1785, The “Daily Universal Register”, which later became the Times of London, publishes its first issue.

In 1797, Albany became the capital of New York, replacing New York City.

In 1801, Ceres, classified as a dwarf planet, was discovered by Giuseppe Piazzi.

In 1803, Denmark bans import of slaves to the Danish West Indies, becoming the first country to ban slavery.

In 1808, A law prohibiting the importation of slaves into the United States went into effect.

In 1818, The first edition of the Gothic novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” by English author Mary Shelley, 20, was published anonymously in London.

In 1833, The United Kingdom claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

In 1840, The first bowling match on record took place in the Knickerbocker Alleys in New York City.

In 1858, Canada begins using decimal currency system.

In 1861, President Lincoln declares slavery in Confederate states unlawful.

In 1862, The first U.S. income tax (3% of incomes over $600, 5% of incomes over $10,000) goes into effect (ended in 1872).

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issues the final Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves in territories held by Confederates and emphasizes the enlisting of black soldiers in the Union Army. The war to preserve the Union now becomes a revolutionary struggle for the abolition of slavery.

In 1876, The Philadelphia Mummersʹ parade is organized in its present form in celebration of the American centennial.

In 1890, The first Tournament of Roses Parade was staged in Pasadena, California; horse-drawn carriages decorated in flowers made up the parade entries.

In 1892, Brooklyn merged with New York to form present City of New York.

In 1892, The Ellis Island Immigrant Station in New York formally opened and became the reception center for new immigrants.

In 1896, According to The Tonight Show, Polygamy was outlawed in Utah. The reason: they found out that guys had enough trouble remembering just one wedding anniversary.

In 1897, The first black Collegiate football game between Atlanta University and Tuskegee Institute took place at Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta University won the game.

In 1901, Australia declared its independence from federation of the United Kingdom colonies; the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed with Edmund Barton as prime minister.

In 1902, Michigan beats Stanford 49-0 in the first Rose Bowl. Neil Snow scores four touchdowns in a game that ends with eight minutes to play. The Wolverines earned the nickname as the “Point a Minute” team, having scored 501 points in their ten games. The next Rose Bowl game does not occur until 1916.

In 1907, The Pure Food and Drug Act becomes law in the U.S.

In 1908, The ball announcing the beginning of the New Year was first lowered on the Times Square Building at Times Square.

In 1909, London astronomers hint of sightings of a planet beyond Neptune.

In 1909, Robert Fowler runs then world record marathon (2:52:45.4).

In 1911, It was 1:11:11 and 11:11:11 on 1-11-11

In 1913, The U.S. Parcel Post system went into operation for parcel post deliveries.

In 1918, Last day of the Julian calendar in Finland.

In 1923, The very first radio broadcast of the Rose Bowl aired in Los Angeles over KHJ radio.

In 1925, The Four Horsemen of the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame played together for the last time as the Irish downed Stanford (which apparently enjoyed losing in the Rose Bowl) 27-10. The Four Horsemen were Jim Crowley, Elmer Layden, Don Miller and Harry Stuhldreher. When it comes to bowl games, the Rose Bowl is 'the granddaddy of them all'. The Orange Bowl in Miami started in 1935, the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans that same year, the Sun Bowl in 1936, the Cotton Bowl in Dallas in 1937 and the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville in 1946.

In 1929, Californiaʹs captain, Roy Riegels, ran 69 yards the wrong way after recovering a fumble in the Rose Bowl against George Tech, which defeated California 8-7.

In 1930, One of radioʹs first comedy programs, “The Cuckoo Hour” was heard for the first time on the NBC-Blue Network, which later became ABC Radio.

In 1934, The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC), which guarantees U.S. banks, becomes effective.

In 1935, Bucknell beats Miami 26-0 in the first Orange Bowl.

In 1935, Hardin Simmons and New Mexico State played to a 14-14 stalemate in the first Sun Bowl Game at El Paso, Texas.

In 1935, The Associated Press inaugurated Wirephoto, the first successful service for transmitting photographs by wire to member newspapers.

In 1935, Tulane beats Temple 20-14 in the first Sugar Bowl. The Green Wave complete a 14-0 comeback when Temple defender Horace Mowery tips a pass into the direction of Dick Hardy, who takes it in to the end zone.

In 1937, The First Cotton Bowl football game was played in Dallas, Texas. Texas Christian University (T.C.U.) beat Marquette, 16-6.

In 1942, Singer Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish was born in El Monte, California. Anyone remember the “F” cheer?

In 1942, Twenty six countries, including the United States, signed the Declaration of the United Nations, pledging “not to make a separate armistice or peace” with members of the Axis.

In 1943, The Spike Jones-influenced Donald Duck film, “Der Fuehrerʹs Face”, a satire of Nazi Germany, was released for the U.S. Armed Services in order to boost morale. The original title was “Donald Duck in Nutziland”.

In 1945, France was admitted to the United Nations.

In 1946, Wake Forest defeated South Carolina, 26-14, at Jacksonville, Florida in the first-ever Gator Bowl game.

In 1948, The first newsreel in color was filmed in Pasadena, California.

In 1949, KTTV TV channel eleven in Los Angeles, California (MET) begins broadcasting. It is now a Fox owned and operated station.

In 1950, Born on this in in Boise, Idaho was Steve Ripley from the country rock band The Tractors who were nominated for two Grammy Awards and won the Country Weekly 1995 Golden Pick Award for Favorite New Group. Ripley died from cancer on January 3rd, 2019 two days after his 69th birthday.

In 1951, British radio soap opera The Archers premiered. The show was created by Godfrey Baseley, and originally billed as "an everyday story of country folk." The opening line was by Dan Archer who said: "And a happy New Year to all!" His wife Doris responded with: "A very happy New Year, Dan." During the episode, Dan’s son Philip shared a kiss with a nearby farmer’s daughter, Grace, as he drove her home from a party and they discussed his job interview for the next day. The episode ended with Philip being angry at brother Jack for not returning his car, which made him late for his job interview. The Archers is not only the world's longest-running radio soap opera but became the world's longest-running "active" soap opera in any format with the cancellation of Guiding Light in 2009.

In 1951, The Zenith Radio Corporation of Chicago demonstrated the first pay-per-view television system, offering three movies, “April Showers,” “Welcome Stranger” and “Homecoming.”

In 1951, “Tom Corbett: Space Cadet”, TV Scifi Adventure; moved to ABC.

In 1952, The game show “Battle of the Ages” wages its first battle on the Dumont network. The premise: Competing teams of celebrities vie for audience approval.

In 1954, In one of the most unusual occurrences in college football history, Dicky Moegel of Rice was tackled by Alabamaʹs Tommy Lewis, who made the play coming off the bench as a 12th man as Moegel was racing for a touchdown. Moegle and Rice were awarded a touchdown to give them a 14-6 lead at the time. Rice would eventually win the game, 28-6. Moegle, who would register 264 yards in the game, would win Most Valuable Player in the most memorable Cotton Bowl classic.

In 1954, NBC broadcast the first coast-to-coast color TV program as it presented live coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

In 1954, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bing Crosby”. Other Articles: Review of 1953 TV, Captain Video

In 1954, The Rose Bowl and the Cotton Bowl were shown in color for the first time.

In 1954, “Annie Oakley” began airing on TV

In 1955, R.C., “The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane” by The Ames Brothers peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1956, Carl Perkinsʹ “Blue Suede Shoes,” the first song to hit on Billboardʹs pop, country, and R/B charts (March 10), is released.

In 1956, Elvis Presley records Heartbreak Hotel for RCA in Nashville.

In 1956, George Jones won the Billboard Award for Most Promising New Country Vocalist.

In 1956, the copyright to Walt Disney's first cartoon character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, was not renewed by its owner, Universal Pictures, and had entered the public domain.

In 1958, Treaties establishing the European Economic Community, or the Common Market, went into effect.

In 1959, Johnny Cash played the first of many free concerts behind bars when he entertained the inmates of San Quentin Prison, California. Among those in the audience is future country star Merle Haggard, serving time for burglary.

In 1961, Largest check was issued, National Bank of Chicago to Sears ($960.242 billion).

In 1962, The Beatles made a trial recording in the Decca record studio for a recording contract, but the producer rejected the band stating he didnʹt like their sound and the trend was away from guitar groups and prefering to sign Brian Poole and The Tremeloes instead. Human error!

In 1963, Loretta Lynn released her debut studio album Loretta Lynn Sings on Decca Records. The album featured Lynn's first top 10 Country hit, "Success" which was released the previous year.

In 1963, “Astro Boy” (known as “Mighty Atom” in Japanese), Japanʹs first anime, began airing on Fuji TV

In 1964, “Top of the Pops” began airing on BBC television

In 1965, Kids TV show host Soupy Sales tells viewers to get their parentʹs wallets and take out “those little green pieces of paper” with pictures of Presidents, and send them to him. He is fired, but later reinstated.

In 1966, Effective on this day, all U.S. cigarette packages must carry the warning “Caution: Cigarette smoking may be hazardous to your health”.

In 1966, Hanna-Barberaʹs “The Magilla Gorilla Show”, TV Cartoon Show, syndicated from '64, debut on NBC.

In 1966, R.C., “C.C. Rider” by Bobby Powell peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Itʹs My Life” by The Animals peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Sounds Of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number one on the pop singles chart, the first of Simon and Garfunkelʹs three singles to top the chart. Some parody lyrics: “Hello, darkness, once again….I stood up too fast once again.”

In 1966, The Beach Boys enter the Hot 100 for the 23rd time with “Barbara Ann,” previously a hit for the Regents in 1961. The Beach Boys version will hang in the charts for eleven weeks peaking at number two.

In 1966, The final episode of “Ozzie and Harriet” is filmed, Not once did they have anything even close to resembling an “Adventure”, as the title insists.

In 1966, Walt Disney serves as Grand Marshal of the Tournament of the Roses parade in Padadena, California.

In 1967, FCC requires AM-FM sister stations to be at least 50% different.

In 1967, Green Bay earned the right to represent the NFL in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game (retroactively retitled as the trademarked Super Bowl) by defeating Dallas 34-27. The same day, Kansas City defeated Buffalo 31-7 to represent the AFL.

In 1967, “MONKEES” ON BRITISH TV Weekly sitcom debuts on BBC, and quickly sparks sales of close to half a million for the “IʹM A BELIEVER” single

In 1968, A group known as The Blue Velvets decided to change its name this day and itʹs a good thing they did. The new name soon became a national pop music favorite as Creedence Clearwater Revival climbed to stardom.

In 1968, ABC radio splits into four networks (Info, Entertainment, Contemporary and FM).

In 1968, Evel Knievel, stunt performing daredevil, lost control of his motorcycle midway during a jump of 141 feet (ouch!); and right over the ornamental fountains in front of Caesarʹs Palace in Las Vegas. He was banged up real good. Odds were 3-1 that he wouldnʹt make it.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) woke up just as Jeremiah (Tim Gordon) started to bury her alive.

In 1968, “The Baby Game”, TV Game Show; debut on ABC.

In 1969, Los Angeles Kings owner Jack Kent Cooke fined each of his players $100 for “not” arguing with the referee.

In 1969, R.C., “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1970, Johnny Cash released his 33rd album Hello, I'm Johnny Cash on Columbia Records which peaked at #1 on the Country charts. "If I Were a Carpenter", a famous duet with Cash's wife, June Carter Cash taken from the album earned the couple a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1971, the song also reached #2 on the Country charts.

In 1970, Revised calendar for Western (RC) Church goes into effect.

In 1970, “The Epoch” (Time zero for UNIX systems, Midnight GMT).

In 1971, Cigarette advertisements in the U.S. were banned on TV effective that day.

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Impractical Joker”, One of Janʹs practical jokes boomerangs; she becomes a victim of her own joke when she takes Gregʹs pet mouse and loses it.

In 1972, Melanie Safka, better known simply as Melanie, enjoys the biggest hit of her career with “Brand New Key,” which remains at number one for the third straight week.

In 1972, “BANG A GONG GET IT ON” RELEASED IN U.S. T-REX single, which topped the British charts the previous summer, is released in the U.S. where it will become the bandʹs only American hit

In 1973, On Another World, Gil (Dolph Sweet) reminded Lenore (Susan Sullivan) that Wayne Addison's murder, for which she was acquitted, was never solved

In 1973, Unable to topple Johnny Carson with a competing talk show, ABC launches “ABC Late Night,” a TV hodgepodge with talk, comedy, movies and music changing on a nightly business.

In 1974, NBC radio begins on the hour news 24 hours a day (following CBS lead).

In 1975, John Denver was at #1 on the US Country chart with his eighth studio album Back Home Again. The multi-platinum album contained the hit singles "Annie's Song" and "Back Home Again". In addition, the studio versions of "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and "Sweet Surrender" appear on this album. On the cover, John is shown with his then-wife Ann Martell.

In 1975, Secretariat was represented by his first Thoroughbred foal, a filly named Miss Secretariat, born in Kentucky to the mare My Card.

In 1975, “The Dick Cavett Show”, TV Talk Show, last aired on ABC, moved to CBS.

In 1976, It was a lot less than two years before Nebraska Public Television spoke up. The two Ns were geometrically identical (a square, a vertical line, a diagonal line). NPTʹs N was all red, NBCʹs N was half red half blue. NBC paid big bucks (rumored to be $1 million or even more) for two things: Market research and for a trademark search. Judging by the public reaction to the N and by the conflict with NPT, they were robbed. NBC settled by giving NPT a large quantity of used television equipment. The post-N peacock was quite a bit different from the pre-N peacock. The post-N peacock had nine feathers, but a few years later that was reduced to six, which is the peacock still used today. The other NBC logo is called the Snake.

In 1976, Marijuana fans changed the “Hollywood” sign to read “Hollyweed.”

In 1976, The Liberty Bell is moved to its new home behind Independence Hall.

In 1978, Gloria Monty took over the reins of General Hospital as executive producer of that show and began leading it into its most popular era.

In 1978, President Ford signs first major revision of copyright law since 1909. A new copyright act took effect, protecting most films for 75 years.

In 1979, Following a New Years Eve concert that began the night before featuring the Blues Brothers and the Grateful Dead, Bill Graham closes San Franciscoʹs Winterland Theater. The Dead had performed there a record 48 times.

In 1982, On Dallas, Donna’s success as an author irritated Ray (Steve Kanaly). Photographer Roger Larson encouraged Lucy (Charlene Tilton) to resume modeling. Sue Ellen and John Ross moved into a Dallas townhouse. At the Ewing barbecue, Sue Ellen and Cliff got reacquainted and Miss Ellie (Barbara Bel Geddes) learned Jock was presumed dead after a helicopter crash in South America.

In 1982, On General Hospital, the residents of Port Charles felt the after effects of New Year's Eve the next morning.

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bob Newhart and Mary Frann of Newhart”. Other Articles: Cheers

In 1983, Special guests on this week's syndicated US music television series The Glen Campbell Music Show included Lacy J. Dalton, who performed her hit "16th Avenue". Then with Glen Campbell she played three Beatles songs, "Eight Days a Week", "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "Yesterday."

In 1983, The current version of the Internet came into being as the Internet protocol suite, commonly known as TCP/IP, became the mandatory standard.

In 1984, The break-up of A.T. and T. took place as the telecommunications giant was divested of its 22 Bell System companies under terms of an antitrust agreement; A.T. and T.ʹs 22 owned Bell system companies divests into eight companies.

In 1985, The music cable channel VH-1, intended as a more adult alternative to MTV, made its debut with a video of Marvin Gaye performing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

In 1986, on General Hospital, Monica sneaked out of the mansion for an amorous rendezvous with Sean.

In 1986, The United States and the Soviet Union broadcast videotaped New Yearʹs messages from President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev in which both men expressed their wishes for peace.

In 1990, The Men in Black premiered in comics with Men in Black #1. The short comic series was a science fiction story that featured agents who investigated and dealt with paranormal phenomena, such as aliens, demons, and monsters.

In 1990, FCC impliments “SYNDEX” giving independent stations more rights over cable TV outlets for exclusive syndicated programs.

In 1992, ESPN Radio Network was launched featuring 16 hours a week of sports news and information

In 1993, Mike Ovitz and Bob Wright meet in Aspen, Colorado to discuss David Lettermanʹs future with NBC. Ovitz then calls Peter Lassally and Robert Morton and relates Wrightʹs laundry lists of complaints NBC has with Dave; a deal with NBC is more distant than it was two weeks ago.

In 1993, The country of Czechoslovakia dissolved with the New Year, replaced by separate Czech Republic and Slovak states. The split was the result of the Velvet Revolution in late 1989.

In 1993, Tired of being treated like a woman (which, fortunately, she is), Michaela Quinn (Jane Seymour) leaves Boston, answering a newspaper ad to treat the sick in Colorado Springs, where she inherits a passel of telegenic youngʹuns, a (presumed-disease free) strappin' mountain man and the mantle of “Doctor Quinn, Medicine Woman.”

In 1994, Howard Sternʹs New Yearʹs Eve Beauty Pageant.

In 1994, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tim Allen”. Other Articles: Judith Light, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

In 1994, R.C., “Addams Family (Whoomp!)” by Tag Team peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart.

In 1994, The North American Free Trade Agreement between Canada, Mexico and the United States, took effect. Former President H.W. Bush signed the NAFTA agreement in 1992 before he left office.

In 1995, Actors Melissa Gilbert and Bruce Boxleitner are married in Los Angeles.

In 1995, The last “The Far Side” appeared as cartoonist Gary Larsen retired the strip begun in 1980.

In 1995, The professional, if occasionally inaccurate, “fan” guide “Daveʹs World: The Unofficial Guide to the Late Show With David Letterman” by Michael Cader is published.

In 1995, “A Tuna Christmas” closes at Booth Theater New York City 20 performances. Sounds fishey to me. It opened December 15, 1994.

In 1996, Alan Jackson released "I'll Try" which became his thirteenth #1 single on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. The track was the second single lifted from his 1995 compilation album The Greatest Hits Collection.

In 1996, Betty Rubble makes her long awaited debut after a 27-year delay as a Flintstone vitamin; the rag-topped Flintmobile vitamin is history. No word whether weʹll see Weird Al Yankovic on a vitamin in any form!

In 1996, On “Melrose Place,” Sydney slips her sister Jane a Mickey, but the drugged drink carries a more powerful punch than intended as Jane suffers a stroke.

In 1997, The Dishonor List of Banished Words and Phrases was issued this day. The Doublespeak Award went to (the envelope please…) Lake Superior State University for the phrase, “The patient did not fulfill his wellness potential.” Or, in other words…he died.

In 1997, The TV networks began using the new TV ratings system: TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-M similar to those used in the movies.

In 1998, copyrighted works created in the year 1922 had entered the public domain. Due to the passage of the Copyright Term Extension Act, it won't be until the year 2019 when copyrighted works created in the year 1923 go into the public domain.

In 1999, Alyssa Milano married Cinjun August Tate, lead of the rock group Rene Zero in Louisiana. (CNN and AP says January 1, 1999, ET says December 31, 1998) Guests included the Milanoʹs “Charmed” co-stars, Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs. They divorced 11 months later.

In 1999, The euro, the new single currency of 11 European countries (later 13), officially came into existence with the start of the New Year. (The euro became legal tender on this date in 2002.)

In 1999, “Timon and Pumbaa” returned to be airing new episodes on Toon Disney.

In 2000, B.C., according to the Tonight Show date estimates; Moses received the first Ten Commandments; the next day, lawyers found loopholes for all ten.

In 2000, Computers worldwide crashed everywhere as Y2K arrives to mass confusion amongst the computers who think theyʹre 100 years behind! Airplanes fall out of the sky! Bank accounts dry up! Social Security payments cease! VCRs are stuck in eternal 12:00 mode. Dogs and cats living together in peaceful harmony! Ellen goes back into the closet! Computers crash worldwide! The power grid fails! The moon crashes into venus! Saturn gives Uranis a ring! George Michael begins touching other people! Susan Lucciʹs Emmy was declared a practical joke! And last but not least, it is declared that Michael Jackson and LaToya is confirmed to be the same person! Yea, and David Tanny is the new Messiah, brother of Jesus. Right!

In 2000, Fears about the end of the world (or at least a little bit of mayhem) were quelled when the year 2000 arrived with a lot of fanfare and little fright. An estimated 175 million tuned into ABCʹs around-the-clock coverage, while over at NBC, Katie Couric was heard saying, “This is really boring…Boring is good in these circumstances.” Countdowns to the year 2000 seemed to go without hitches, there seem to be no Y2K glitches. “Somebody said we did it too well, we made it look too easy,” John Koskinen, the top Y2K advisor to President Clinton, told the Associated Press. “Maybe thatʹs right. Maybe we should have had a control group over here failing.” But the worldʹs collective sigh of relief may be premature, according to Microsoft titan Bill Gates, who told Larry King he still expects “a lot of snafus.” Already there have been minor glitches. The Associated Press reports that an upstate New York man was told his late fee for returning a video would be $91,250.

In 2000, The arrival of 2000 saw no terrorist attacks, Y2K meltdowns or mass suicides among doomsday cults, but instead saw seven continents stepping joyously and peacefully into the New Year.

In 2001, Actor Ray Walston (“Damn Yankees,” “The Sting,” “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” TVʹs “My Favorite Martian”) died in Beverly Hills, California, at age 86.

In 2007, Del Reeves, singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s died. His hits included "Girl on the Billboard" and "The Belles of the Southern Bell". He was also known for his 1968 trucker's anthem, "Looking At The World Through A Windshield".

In 2007, “Poker After Dark” began airing on NBC

In 2008, Eddie Murphy married TV producer Tracey Edmonds, the ex-wife of Babyface, in a non-legally binding ceremony on a private island off Bora Bora.

In 2011, It was 1:11:11 and 11:11:11 on 1-1-11

In 2011, Oprah Winfrey launched her OWN cable network.

In 2011, Valerie Bertinelli married Tom Vitale in Malibu. They separated in late 2021.

In 2011, “Off the Air” began airing on Adult Swim

In 2012, A second NASA probe braked into orbit around the moon, a day after its twin probe executed the same maneuver; it was part of the latest mission to understand how Earthʹs closest neighbor formed.

In 2012, “Oprahʹs Next Chapter” began airing on OWN

In 2013, “Storage Wars: New York” began airing on A&E

In 2014, Colorado became the first state where specialty shops began legally selling small amounts of recreational marijuana.

In 2015, Actress Donna Douglas, who played the buxom tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies,” died in Baton Rouge, Louisana, at age 82.

In 2017, California launched legal sales of recreational marijuana.

In 2017, “Ransom” began airing on CBS

In 2017, “The Mick” began airing on Fox

In 2019, published works entered the United States public domain for the first time in two decades. The works, first published in 1923, include over 50,000 titles spanning books, music, and movies, as welll as early versions of cartoon icon Felix the Cat.

In 2021, American country singer Misty Morgan died of cancer age 75. As one half of the duo Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan she released fourteen singles, including "Tennessee Bird Walk", a #1 country hit in 1970.

In 2021, The number of confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 20 million, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

In 2022, A year after New Yearʹs Day passed without a Rose Parade due to the coronavirus pandemic, the floral spectacle marched on in Pasadena, California, despite a new surge of infections.

In 2022, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozen becomes first player in NBA history to hit buzzer-beaters on consecutive days; hits three-pointers to beat Washington Wizards, 120-119 and previous night Indiana Pacers, 108-106.

In 2022, the book of A.A. Milne's silly old bear Winnie-the-Pooh, whose film rights (as Winnie The Pooh and other supporting characters Disney created for the animated features) are owned by the Walt Disney Corporation, has entered the public domain as it's the first Disney-owned property to partially lose its copyright when the Pooh book of 1926 titled "Winnie-The-Pooh" with hyphens loses its copyright protection.

In 2024, The copyright on Mickey Mouse (or actually, just the 1928 cartoon short "Steamboat Willie") is scheduled to expire, which “means Mickey will become public property — and the Walt Disney Company will lose one of its most valuable assets,” notes the New York Observer. “Copyrights on other major Disney characters, including Donald Duck and Goofy, will expire a few years later.” It was to expire 20 years before in 2004, but the Copyright Term Extension Act extended copyright terms in the United States in the year 1998 so that copyright protection was increased to 95 years from their publication date.

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Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "Punishment Park" was released by Project X Distribution / Chartwell / Francoise; Peter Watkins (director/screenplay); Carmen Argenziano, Harold Beaulieu, Jim Bohan, Stan Armsted, Paul Alelyanes, Mark Keats, Gladys Golden, Sanford Golden, George Gregory, Katherine Quittner, Mary Ellen Kleinhall; Documentary, Drama; Live Action

In 1971, "Something Big" was released by National General Pictures; Andrew V. McLaglen (director); James Lee Barrett (screenplay); Dean Martin, Brian Keith, Carol White, Honor Blackman, Ben Johnson, Albert Salmi, Don Knight, Joyce Van Patten, Judi Meredith, Denver Pyle, Merlin Olsen, Robert Donner, Harry Carey Jr., Paul Fix, Bob Steele, Ed Faulkner, David Huddleston, Jose Angel Espinoza, Chuck Hicks, Enrique Lucero, Joe Gray, Armand Alzamora, Juan Garcia, Robert Gravage; Western, Comedy; Live Action

In 1972, "J. W. Coop" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1979, "Take Down" was released by Buena Vista Distribution / American Film Consortium; Kieth Merrill (director/screenplay); Eric Hendershot (screenplay); Edward Herrmann, Lorenzo Lamas, Maureen McCormick, Kathleen Lloyd, Maxx Payne, Stephen Furst, Kevin Hooks, Toney Smith, Salvador Feliciano, Boyd Silversmith, Nicholas Beauvy, Scott Burgi, Lynn Baird, Ron Bartholomew, Vincent Roberts, David M. Thorne, Ray Perry; Comedy, Drama, Sports; Live Action

In 1982, "Madman" was released by Jensen Farley Pictures; Joe Giannone (director/screenplay); Gaylen Ross, Paul Ehlers, Tony Fish, Harriet Bass, Seth Jones, Jan Claire, Alex Murphy, Jimmy Steele, Carl Fredericks, Michael Sullivan; Slasher; Live Action

In 2000, "Fantasia 2000 (IMAX)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Bette Midler, Penn & Teller, James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, Angela Lansbury; Musical, Live Action, Animation

In 2002, "Beauty and the Beast (re-release)" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise (directors); Linda Woolverton (screenplay); Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach, David Ogden Stiers, Angela Lansbury, Bradley Pierce, Rex Everhart, Jesse Corti, Jo Anne Worley, Hal Smith, Mary Kay Bergman, Brian Cummings, Alvin Epstein, Tony Jay, Alec Murphy, Kimmy Robertson, Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, Jack Angel, Bruce Adler, Vanna Bonta, Liz Callaway, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Bill Farmer, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Caroline Peyton, Patrick Pinney, Phil Proctor, Gordon Stanley; Fantasy, Romance, Musical; Animation

In 2011, "Flypaper" was released by Foresight Unlimited / The Safran Company; Rob Minkoff (director); Patrick Dempsey, Ashley Judd; Crime, Comedy

In 2021, "Shadow in the Cloud" was released by Vertical Entertainment; Roseanne Liang (director/screenplay); Max Landis (screenplay); Chloë Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith, Beulah Koale, Callan Mulvey, Nick Robinson

The Holiday Almanacs for January 1, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Wed Jan the 1 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 1 of the year
Serialnumber = 45646
Julian date = 2460665 O.S.= 12 - 19 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Eighth Day of Christmas
Circumcision Of Christ
Solemnity of Mary; Exalting the motherhood of Mary
[Alabama] Mobile Carnival
[Australia] Independence Day (1901)
[Brunei] Independence Day (1984)
[Cameroon] Independence Day (1960)
[Capetown, South Africa] Coon Carnival thru 1-2
[China] Republic Day
[Cuba] Revolution Day (1899)
[Haiti] Independence Day (1804)
[Japan] New Year (year = AD + 660)
[Mozambique] Universal Fraternity
[Netherlands] Day of Peace
[Palestine] Fatah Day
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[Sudan] Independence Day (1956)
[Taiwan] Foundation of the Republic thru 1-2
[USA] Bonza Bottler Day (Party Party Day)
[USA] Diet Resolution Week Begins
[USA] Halcyon Days (Day 5) (7 days, 2nd of two zones)
[USA] Imani -- Faith Day (seventh day of Kwanzaa)
[USA] New Year's Day Holiday
[USA] Universal Letter-Writing Week Begins
[USA] Z-Day (honors those who end up last when placed in alphabetical order)
[Western Samoa] Independence Day (1962)
[World] New Year's Day Holiday
[USA] Braille Literacy Week (Day 4)

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Aquarius: The Water Bearer (1-21 thru 2-19) Ruling Planet: Uranus; Element: Air; Traits: Humanitarian, independent, inventive, aloof; Body part associated with this sign: The legs; Occupations: Teacher, social worker, astronomer, astrologer, scientist, inventor.
January was originally the eleventh month. Its name comes from the Roman two-faced god Janus, protector of Heaven's gate.
Flowers: carnation and snowdrop
Full Moon: the Wolf Moon
Gems: garnet and hyacinth
Meanings: the sentimental meaning of the garnet is for constancy, and the carnation is for friendship.
Blood Donor Month
Business and Reference Books Month
Crime Stoppers Month
Human Resources Month
January Diet Month
March of Dimes Birth Defects Month
National Be On-Purpose Month
National Book Blitz Month
National Egg Month
National Barbecue Month.
Date Your Mate Month.
Fungal Infection Awareness Month.
National Eye Care Month
National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Prune the Fat Month
National Retail Bakers Month
National Soup Month
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
National Yours, Mine and Ours Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Your Money Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
Wheat Bread Month
Imani (Faith), last day of Kwanzaa (First Harvest) - Swahili week-long festival.
Quadrantid meteor shower, radiant in Bootes (thru 1-6)
Start of a new year... Enjoy the bowl games
[Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina,] Fiscal Year Begins
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[Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands,] Fiscal Year Begins
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[Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Pasadena, Calif] Tournament of Roses Parade (Jan 2 if Sun)
[Philadelphia] Mummers' Parade in Philadelphia, Pa.
[Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Roman calendar] Kalend� Januarius in Kalend Jan
[Rome] Kalend� Januarius (Kalend Jan) [New Year's]
[Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Solomon Islands, Somalia, Spain, Sri Lanka,] Fiscal Year Begins
[St Kitts & Nevis, St Pierre & Miquelon, Suriname,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Switzerland, Syria, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Tunisia, Turkey, Turks & Caicos Islands,] Fiscal Year Begins
[United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USSR, Vanuatu,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Samoa,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Yemen Arab Republic, Yemen, Yugoslavia,] Fiscal Year Begins
[Zaire, Zambia] Fiscal Year Begins
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