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The Big Datebook for January 8

Last Updated 01-28-2024

🎵Dame Shirley Bassey -- is 87 in the year 2024 and 88 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1937
Singer, Welsh (Wales)
Names/Places: b. in Cardiff
Song Titles: Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Moonraker

🎭🎵Bob Eubanks -- is 86 in the year 2024 and 87 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1938
Game Show Host, Radio Disc Jock
Misc: music promoter & manager who was a disc jock at KRLA in Los Angeles and brought the Beatles to the Hollywood Bowl.
TV Shows: The Newlywed Game, Card Sharks, Rhyme and Reason, Dream House, The Diamond Head Game, Trivia Trap, Powerball: The Game Show, Family Secrets

📰Carolina Herrera -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1939 N.S.
Fashion Editor (m), Venezuelan

🎵Cristy Lane -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1940
Gospel Singer, Country Singer
Names/Places: RN:Eleanor Johnston
Misc: some say b. 1939

🎵"Little" Anthony Gourdine -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1941 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: some say b. 1940
Group Names: The Imperials, soloist

🎭Joan Freeman -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1942
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1994
Movie Titles: The Reluctant Astronaut, Tower of London, Roustabout

🎭Robin Ellis -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1942
Actor, English
TV Shows: Poldark (as Ross Poldark)
Movie Titles: The Europeans, The Good Soldier

🎵William Ruffley -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1942
Music Figure, English
Group Names: The Famous Flamingos, The Big Three

🎵Lee Jackson -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1943
Songwriter, Singer, Bassist, English
Group Names: The Nice

🎵Juanita Cowart -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1944 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Marvelettes

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🎭Kathleen Noone -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1945
TV/Soap Actress
TV Shows: Knots' Landing (as Claudia Whittaker), L.A. Law (as Fran Hendrickson), Party Of Five (as Ellie Bennett)

📰🎭Kojo Nnamdi -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1945
Journalist, Radio Talk Show Host

🏆🏒Ron Ellis -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1945
NHL Right Wing, Canadian
Misc: joined the staff of the Hockey Hall of Fame

🎵🎸Robby Krieger -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1946
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: RFN:Robert Alan
Group Names: The Doors

🎭Laurie Walters -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1947
Actress
Misc: some say b. 1952 or b. 1956, but a Crook and Chase show confirmed it's 1947; retired from acting in 1999
TV Shows: Eight is Enough (as Joannie Bradford)

🏆🥊Luke Williams -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1947 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Brian Wickens

🎵🎸Terry Sylvester -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1947
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: The Escorts, The Hollies, Swinging Blue Jeans

🏆🏈Joe Reed -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1948
NFL Quarterback

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🎵🎷Thurman Barker -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1948
Composer, Jazz Drummer

🎭Anne Schedeen -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1949
Actress
TV Shows: Marcus Welby MD (as Sandy Porter), Paper Dolls, Alf (as Kate Tanner)

🎵🎸Bill Harkleroad -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1949
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: aka Zoot Horn Rollo
Group Names: Captain Beefhart & His Magic Band

✍🎭John McTiernan -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1951 N.S.
Writer (m), Movie Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Die Hard, Die Hard: With a Vengeance, Predator (series), The Hunt for Red October, The Last Action Hero

🎵Vladimir Feltsman -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1952
Pianist, Russian

🎭Harriet Sansom Harris -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1955
Actress
Names/Places: aka Harriet Harris
TV Shows: Frasier (as Bebe Glazer), Desperate Housewives
Movie Titles: Memento, Romeo + Juliet, The One, Addams Family Values

🎵🎸Mike Reno -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1955
Musician, Rock and Roll Singer, Canadian
Misc: some say b. 1954
Group Names: Loverboy

🏆Deborah Borkman -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1957
Model, Playmate
Misc: July 1976

Betsy DeVos -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1958 N.S.
Government Official (m)
Misc: Education Secretary

🎭🏆Jolanda Egger -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1960
Actress, Model, Playmate, Swiss
Misc: June 1983

🎵Chris Marion -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1962
Country Performer
Group Names: Little River Band

🏆🥊Virgil Hill -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1964
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Olympic Athlete
Misc: Olympic-silver-1984

🎵Ron Sexsmith -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1964
Songwriter, Singer, Canadian

🎭Michelle Forbes -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1965
Actress
TV Shows: Star Trek the Next Generation (as Ensign Ro), Homicide (as Chief Medical Examiner Julianna Cox)

🎭Maria Pitillo -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1966 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Partners (as Alicia), Providence
Movie Titles: Natural Born Killers, Godzilla (1998), True Romance, Chaplin

🏆🏀Willie Anderson -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1967
NBA Guard
Misc: Olympic-bronze-1988

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🏆⚾Brian Johnson -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1968
MLB Player

🏆⚾Paul Carey -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1968
MLB Player

🎵R. Kelly -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1968
Singer
Misc: some say b. 1967 or 1969

🎭Ami Dolenz -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1969 N.S.
Actress, Movie Producer (m)
Names/Places: Samantha Juste and Mickey's daughter
TV Shows: Ferris Bueller
Movie Titles: She's Out of Control

🏆⚾Brian Boehringer -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1969
MLB Pitcher

🎵🎸Jeff Abercromble -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1969
Rock and Roll Musician
Group Names: Fuel

🏆🏈Darryl Williams -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1970
NFL Safety

🏆🏒Jon Klemm -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1970
NHL Defensive, Hockey Coach, Canadian

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🏆🏈Billy Joe Hobert -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1971
NFL Quarterback

🏆🏈Roosevelt Potts -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1971
NFL Runningback

🏆⚾Jason Giambi -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1971
MLB First Baseman
Misc: Designated Hitter; AL MVP 2000
Sports Teams: Oakland A's

🏆🏒Darren Langdon -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1971
NHL Coach, NHL Player, Canadian

🎭Yvonna Kopacz -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1972
Actress
Names/Places: MaN: Wright
TV Shows: Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (as Dr. Darby Wilder)
Movie Titles: Anywhere But Here, Perfect Stranger

🎭Donnell Turner -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1973 N.S.
Actor

✍🎭Charlie Condou -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1973
Writer (m), Actor, English
TV Shows: Coronation Street
Movie Titles: Charlotte Gray, Dead Babies, Good

🏆⚾Michael Terrance "Mike" Cameron -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1973 N.S.
MLB Outfielder
Misc: 3x Gold Glove; hit four home runs in one game in 2002.
Sports Teams: Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners

🏆🏈Brian Roberson -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1974
NFL Wide Receiver

🎵Tift Merritt -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1975
Songwriter, Musician, Country Singer

🎭Jessica Leccia -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1976
Actress
TV Shows: Venice the Series (as Ani Martin)
Movie Titles: Slippery Slope

🎭Josh Meyers -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1976
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: Seth's brother
TV Shows: That 70s Show (as Randy Pearson), MADtv, Red Oaks (as Barry)
Movie Titles: How to Make Love to a Woman, Bruno

🎭🎵Jenny Lewis -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1976
Actress, Songwriter, Singer, Musician
Group Names: Rilo Kiley, soloist
TV Shows: Life with Lucy, Shannon's Deal (as Neala), Brooklyn Bridge (as Katie Monahan)

🎭Amber Benson -- is 47 in the year 2024 and 48 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1977
Actress, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (as Tara Maclay)
Movie Titles: Latter Days, The Crush

🎭🎮Ryan Francis -- is 47 in the year 2024 and 48 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1977
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Sisters (as Trevor Whitsig)
Movie Titles: Hook, Straight Into Darkness, Social Misfits
Video Games: Hitman: Absolution

🎭Ron Pederson -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1978
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: MADtv, Murdoch Mysteries
Movie Titles: Vampire Dog

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🎭🎮🎵Scott Whyte -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1978
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Composer
TV Shows: City Guys
Movie Titles: Reeker, D2: The Mighty Ducks, D3: The Mighty Ducks
Video Games: Batman: Arkham Knight, Lego's Marvel's Avengers, Halo 5: Guardians, Transformers: Devastation, Final Fantasy XV, Mighty No. 9, Rachet and Clank, Skylanders: Imaginators

🏆🏈Jack Brewer -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1979 N.S.
NFL Safety
Sports Teams: University of Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals

✍🎭🎵Sarah Polley -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1979
Screenwriter, Actress, Movie Director (m), Singer, Canadian
TV Shows: Road to Avonlea
Movie Titles: Dawn of the Dead, Mr. Nobody, Splice, Go

🎵Erin McCarley -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1979
Songwriter, Singer

🎭Rachel Nichols -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1980
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Alias, Continuum (as Kiera Cameron), Chicago Fire
Movie Titles: The Amityville Horror, Star Trek (2009), Conan the Barbarian, G.I. Joe: The Rose of Cobra

🎭Sam Riley -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1980 N.S.
Actor, English
Movie Titles: On the Road, 13, Maleficent, Control

🎭🎮Andrew Caple-Shaw -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1980
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
Movie Titles: First Daughter, The Cavern, L.A. Noire, American Gun
Video Games: L.A. Noire

🎭Genevieve Padalecki -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1981 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Wildfire, Supernatural
Movie Titles: Hated, Kids in America

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🎭Gaby Hoffmann -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1982 N.S.
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Girls
Movie Titles: Field of Dreams, Uncle Buck, Volcano, Sleepless in Seattle, Someone Like Me's Gaby, Now and Then, Everyone Says I Love You

Kim Jong Un -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1983
Head of State (m)
Misc: of Korea

🎵🎸Disashi Lumumbo-Kasongo -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1983
Alternative Rock Guitarist
Group Names: Gym Class Heroes

🏆⚾Jeff Francoeur -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1984 N.S.
MLB Right Fielder
Names/Places: NN:Frenchy
Misc: Gold Glove; active as of 2015
Sports Teams: Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Phildelphia Phillies

✍💻🎵Andy Ross -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1985
Writer (m), Dramatist/Playwright (m), Internet Audio Show Host, Lyricist
Misc: Host of H2R radio show on the Internet

🎭Cynthia Erivo -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1987 N.S.
Actress, English
Movie Titles: Harriet, Widows, Step

🎭Freddie Stroma -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1987 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Pitch Perfect, After the Dark, The Visitors

🏆Heather Rene Smith -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1987
Model, Playmate
Misc: February 2007

🎨Kevin Parry -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1987 N.S.
Animator (m)

🎵🎸Damiano David -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1987 N.S.
Rock Musician

Stephen Ira Beatty -- is 32 in the year 2024 and 33 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1992 N.S.
Writer (m), Poet (m)
Names/Places: originally Annette Bening and Warren Beatty's daughter as Kathlyn Elizabeth Bening-Beatty

🎭Ryan Destiny -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1995 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Empire (as Alexandra Crane)

🎭Khylin Rhambo -- is 28 in the year 2024 and 29 in the year 2025; b.1/8/1996 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Criminal Minds, Teen Wolf (as Mason Hewitt), The First Family (as Charles Johnson)
Movie Titles: Ender's Game

Keifer Jack Convertino -- is 24 in the year 2024 and 25 in the year 2025; b.1/8/2000
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Elizabeth Keifer and Bobby's son

🎭Noah Lindsey Cyrus -- is 24 in the year 2024 and 25 in the year 2025; b.1/8/2000 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: Tish and Billy Ray's daughter
Movie Titles: Ponyo

Zahara Marley Jolie-Pit -- is 19 in the year 2024 and 20 in the year 2025; b.1/8/2005
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter

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Beckett Robert Lee Willis -- is 16 in the year 2024 and 17 in the year 2025; b.1/8/2008
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Stella McCartney and Alasdhair's son

Bennett Armistead Schauer -- is 10 in the year 2024 and 11 in the year 2025; b.1/8/2014
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Laura Linney and Marc's son

🎭Danielle McClure -- b.1/8/????
Actress

👑King Henry V Of Germany And Holy Roman Empire -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1081 d.5/23/1125 (44)
King
Misc: ruled 1099-

Baltasar Gracián -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1601 N.S. d.12/6/1658 N.S. (57)
Philosopher (m), Spanish

John Carroll -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1735 d.12/3/1815 (80)
Religious Leader
Misc: First Roman Catholic bishop in the United States and the first archbishop of Baltimore. Under his leadership the Roman Catholic church became firmly established in the United States.

🎖James Longstreet -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1821 d.1/2/1904 (82)
General
Misc: Confederate who fought in the battle of Gettysburg.

Alfred Russell Wallace -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1823 d.11/7/1913 (90)
Scientist (m), Naturalist, Zoologist (m), British
Misc: co-discoverer of evolution

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William "Wilkie" Collins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1824 N.S. d.9/23/1889 N.S. (65)
Novelist, English

🎵Lowell Mason -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1833 d.8/11/1872 (39)
Educator (m), Composer, Organist
Misc: Boston Academy of Music founder; hymnwrtier; b. 1792?

📰Frank Nelson Doubleday -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1862 d.1/30/1934 (72)
Publisher (m)
Misc: founder of Doubleday & Co.; not to be confused with Abner Doubleday

Emily Greene Balch -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1867 d.1/9/1961 (94)
Social Reformer

Sir Frank Dyson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1868 d.1/9/1961 (93)
Astronomer (m), British
Misc: proved Einstein right about light bent by gravity; b. 1867?

✍🎭Burton Holmes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1870 d.7/22/1958 (88)
Author (m), Movie Producer (m)

🏆🥊Frank Erne -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1875 N.S. d.9/17/1954 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Swiss

💰William Piper -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1881 d.1/15/1970 (89)
Manufacturer
Misc: Airplanes: The Henry Ford of Aviation for manufacturing small aircraft, the Piper Cub, a two-seater for family aircraft.

Storm Jameson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1891 d.9/30/1986 (95)
Novelist, English
Names/Places: RFN:Margaret

Walter Bothe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1891 d.2/8/1957 (66)
Physicist (m), German
Misc: subatomic particle physicist (Nobel 1954)

📰W. M. Kiplinger -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1891 d.8/6/1967 (76)
Journalist

🏆⚾Harry "Bud" Weiser -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1891 d.7/31/1961 (70)
MLB Outfielder

🎵Hans Kindler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1892 d.8/30/1949 (57)
Musician, Cellist, Conductor, Dutch (Netherlands)

🎭Roger Bower -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1903 d.5/17/1979 (76)
Game Show Host, Director (m)
Misc: 1930s radio director

🎨Peter Arno -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1904 N.S. d.2/22/1968 N.S. (64)
Editorial Cartoonist
Names/Places: RN:Curtis Arnoux Peters Jr.
Misc: Urban Characterizations, New Yorker Magazine

🎵🎷Wendell Culley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1906 d.5/8/1983 (77)
Jazz Trumpeter
Misc: worked with Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton and Count Basie principally as a section player

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🎭William Hartnell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1908 d.4/24/1975 (67)
TV Actor, English
TV Shows: Dr. Who (the first actor to play the Doctor)

🎭Richard Cromwell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1910 d.10/11/1960 (50)
Actor
Names/Places: Angela Lansbury's ex-

🎭Galina Ulanova -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1910 N.S. or 12/26/1909 Ju-1 d.3/21/1998 N.S. (88)
Ballet Dancer (m), Russian
Names/Places: b. in St. Petersburg

Laurence E. Walsh -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1912 d.3/19/2014 (102)
Politician (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), Canadian
Misc: Former Independent Counsel

✍🎭🎵José Ferrer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1912 d.1/26/1992 (80)
Writer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer/Director (m), Singer, Pianist, Puerto Rican
Names/Places: b. in Santurce; RN:Jose Vincente Ferrer Otero y Cintron; Rosemary Clooney's ex-hubby
Misc: some say b. in 1909 or 1919

💰Reuben Mattus -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1913 d.1/27/1994 (81)
Businessperson
Misc: who parlayed the nonsensical name Haagen-Dazs into a multimillion-dollar ice cream fortune

💻Thomas Watson Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1914 d.12/31/1993 (79)
Computer Company Executive
Names/Places: The IBM Corporation founder's son
Misc: IBM Corporation CEO

🎭Richard Benedict -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1920 d.4/25/1984 (64)
Actor

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Archer Gordon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1921 d.9/18/1994 (73)
Scientist (m)
Misc: father of CPR

🎭Larry Storch -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1923 N.S. d.7/8/2022 N.S. (99)
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Larry Storch Show, F Troop (as Cpl. Randolph Agarn), The Queen & I, The Brady Kids (as Marlon the wizard & Moptop the dog)

🎵Bobby Tucker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1923 d.4/12/2007 (84)
Arranger, Singer, Pianist

🎭Ron Moody -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1924 d.6/11/2015 (91)
Actor, Comedian, English
Names/Places: RN:Ronald Moodnick
Misc: stage: Oliver! (as Fagin)
TV Shows: Nobody's Perfect (as Det. Insp. Roger Hart)

✍🎭🎵Soupy Sales -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1926 d.10/22/2009 (83)
Author (m), Comedian, TV Host, Panelist, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: b. in Franklinton, N.C.; RN:Milton Soupbone Hines Supman
Misc: World's Leading Authority on Pie Throwing
TV Shows: Soupy Sales Show, What's My Line, Sha Na Na

🎵Evelyn Lear -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1926 d.7/1/2012 (86)
Opera Soprano

🎵Luther Perkins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1928 N.S. d.8/5/1968 N.S. (40)
Hall of Famer, Country Singer
Misc: played an essential role in defining Johnny Cash's "boom-chicka-boom" rockabilly sound, beginning in 1955

📰Sander Vanocur -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1928 N.S. d.9/16/2019 N.S. (91)
Newscaster, Journalist, Columnist
Misc: NBC News, Washington Post

🎭Saeed Jaffrey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1929 N.S. d.11/15/2015 N.S. (86)
Actor, India
Movie Titles: Gandhi, A Passage to India, My Beautiful Laundrette

🏆Doreen Wilber -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1930 d.10/19/2008 (78)
Archery, Olympic Athlete
Misc: Olympic gold 1972

🏆🏁🏊Novák-Gerard Éva -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1930 N.S. d.6/30/2005 N.S. (75)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Hungarian

🎭Lydia Bruce -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1931 d.5/7/2008 (77)
Actress

🎵Bill Graham -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1931 d.10/25/1991 (60)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, German
Names/Places: RN:Wolfgang Grajonca
Misc: rock impresario and promoter

✍📰Charles Osgood -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1933 N.S. d.1/23/2024 N.S. (91)
Hall of Famer, Author (m), Newscaster, Journalist
Misc: CBS News poet in residence

🎨Nolan Miller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1933 d.6/6/2012 (79)
Fashion Designer (m)
TV Shows: Dynasty, Love Boat

🎭Roy Kinnear -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1934 N.S. d.9/20/1988 N.S. (54)
Actor, English
TV Shows: That Was The Week That Was
Movie Titles: Help!, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), The Three Musketeers (1973), Watership Down

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Alexandra Ripley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1934 d.1/20/2004 (70)
Writer (m)

🏆🏁🚲Jacques Anquetil -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1934 d.11/18/1987 (53)
Bicyclist, French
Misc: Tour de France bicycle racer (5-time winner).

Jesse Garon Presley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1935 N.S. d.1/8/1935 N.S. (0)
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: Elvis's stillborn twin brother

🎭🎵🎸Elvis Presley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1935 N.S. d.8/16/1977 N.S. (42)
Hall of Famer, Movie Actor, Music Producer, Composer/Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Country-Rock Performer
Names/Places: b. in Tupelo, MS; MN:Aron; changed to Aaron; NN:The King of Rock and Roll; Priscilla's ex-husband
Misc: The first real star of rock and roll; too many notable hits to list here!; d. at Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee; Billboard ranks him as the top pop recording artist of all time with 17 No. 1 songs. The 1956 two-sided hit "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" stays at No. 1 for 11 weeks, a record for the rock era that stands until 1992. Hall of Famer in America's Pop, Country Music, and Rock and Roll
Song Titles: Heartbreak Hotel, Don't Be Cruel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Too Much, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock, Don't, Hard Headed Woman, Stuck on You, It's Now or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Surrender, Good Luck Charm, Return to Sender, Suspicious Minds, Way Down, A Little Less Conversation
Album Titles: Elvis Presley, Elvis, Loving You, Elvis is Back!, Something for Everybody, Pot Luck, Aloah from Hawaii via Satellite
Movie Titles: Jailhouse Rock, G.I. blues, Blue Hawaii, Fun in Acapulco, Viva Las Vegas

🏆Zoran Janković -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1940 N.S. d.5/25/2002 N.S. (62)
Hall of Famer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Yugoslav

🎭🎵Jimmy O'Neill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1940 d.1/11/2013 (73)
TV Host, Radio Disc Jock
TV Shows: Shindig (host 1964-66)

✍🎭Graham Chapman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1941 d.10/4/1989 (48)
Screen/Scriptwriter, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: Monty Python's Flying Circus (founding member)

💰🎭Yvette Mimieux -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1942 N.S. d.1/17/2022 N.S. (80)
Businessperson, Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Hollywood, CA
Misc: retired from acting in 1992; some say b. 1941 or 1939
Movie Titles: The Black Hole, Dark of the Sun, The Time Machine, Where the Boys Are

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✍⚛Stephen Hawking -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1942 N.S. d.3/14/2018 N.S. (76)
Author (m), Scientist (m), Theorist (m), Physicist (m), Astrophysicist (m), English
Misc: Black Holes & Baby Universes
Book Titles: A Brief History of Time

🎵🎸John Peterson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1942 d.11/11/2007 (65)
Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Beau Brimmels, Harpers' Bizarre

🎵Marcus Hutson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1943 N.S. d.??/??/2000 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: in the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame
Group Names: The Whispers

🎵Jimmy Elledge -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1943 d.6/10/2012 (69)
Country Singer

🏆Igor Ivanov -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1947 d.11/17/2005 (58)
Chess Player, Canadian
Misc: champ 1980s

🎨⛪🎭🎵🎸David Bowie -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1947 N.S. d.1/10/2016 N.S. (69)
Hall of Famer, Painter (m), Protestant, Vegetarian, Movie Actor, Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Saxophonist, Rock and Roll Performer, English
Names/Places: b. in London; RN:David Robert Heywood Jones; Iman's hubby
Group Names: The Tin Machine, soloist
Song Titles: The Laughing Gnome, Space Oddity, The Jean Genie, Drive-In Saturday, Life on Mars?, Sorrow, Rebel Rebel, Diamond Dogs, Knock on Wood, Young Americans, Fame, Golden Years, Sound and Visiopn, Heroes, Breaking Glass, Boys Keep Swinging, DJ, Ashes to Ashes, Fashion, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), Under Pressure (with Queen), Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (with Bing Crosby), Let's Dance, China Girl, Modern Love, Blue Jean, Tonight (with Tina Turner), This is Not America (with the Pat Metheny Group), Dancing in the Street (with Mick Jagger), Absolute Beginners, Underground, Day-In Day-Out, Never Let Me Down, Jump They Say
Album Titles: David Bowie, Space Oddity, The Man Who Sold the World, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Aladdin Sane, Pin Ups, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, Low, Heroes, Lodger, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), Let's Dance, Tonight, Never Let Me Down, Tin Machine, Tin Machine II, Black Tie White Noise, The Buddha of Suburbia, Outside, Earthling, Hours..., Heathen, Reality, The Next Day, Blackstar
Video Titles: Video EP, Serious Moonlight, Love You Till Tuesday, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture, Jazzin' For Blue Jean, Ricochet, Day-In Day-Out, Glass Spider, Black Tie White Noise, The Video Collection, Best of Bowie, A Reality Tour
Movie Titles: The Man Who Fell to Earth, Just a Gigolo, The Snowman, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, Jazzin' to Blue Jean, Labyrinth, Absolute Beginners, The Last Temptation of Chrrist, The Linguini Incident, Basquiat, Gunslinger's Revenge, Everybody Loves Sunshine

🏆⚾Bruce Sutter -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1953 N.S. d.10/13/2022 N.S. (69)
Hall of Famer, MLB Pitcher
Misc: NL Cy Young Award Winner in 1979 (Cubs), 6x All-Star, World Series champion (1982), 5x N: saves leader; Cardinals #42 retired
Sports Teams: Chicago Cubs (1976-1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981-1984), Atlanta Braves (1985-1986, 1988)

🎭Ron Cephas Jones -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1957 N.S. d.8/19/2023 N.S. (66)
Actor
TV Shows: This Is Us

🏆🏈Dwight Clark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1957 N.S. d.6/4/2018 N.S. (61)
NFL Executive, NFL Wide Receiver
Misc: 2x Pro Bowl, 2x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl Champion; 49ers #87 retired; inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Clemson University, San Francisco 49ers

🎵🎸Marc Moreland -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1958 d.3/13/2002 (44)
New Wave Guitarist
Group Names: Wall of Voo Doo

🎵🎸Paul Hester -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1959 d.3/25/2005 (46)
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Split Enz, Crowded House

🎭Windell D. Middlebrooks -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/8/1979 d.3/9/2015 (36)
Actor, Commercial Actor
Misc: Miller High Life beer commercials
TV Shows: Body of Proof, The Suite Life on Deck

🎨Giotto di Bondone -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1267 d.1/8/1337
Painter (m), Italian

Galileo Galilei -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/15/1564 J-LD or 2/15/1565 Ju-1 or 2/25/1565 N.S. d.12/29/1641 J-LD (76) or 1/8/1642 N.S. (76)
Astronomer (m), Inventor (m), Mathematician (m), Physicist (m), Italian
Names/Places: b. in Pisa; d. in Arcetri, Italy
Misc: he developed the astronomical telescope with which he discovered craters on the moon and the satellites of Jupiter.

🎵Arcangelo Corelli -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1653 N.S. d.1/8/1713 N.S. (59)
Composer, Violinist, Italian

🏆🥊John Broughton -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/5/1704 d.1/8/1789 (84)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, English
Misc: was the "father of the sport of boxing", replacing sword fighting. He was the very first boxing champion and held the title for 18 years.

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Eli Whitney -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/8/1765 d.1/8/1825 (59)
Hall of Famer, Inventor (m)
Misc: The Cotton Gin and the concept of mass production of interchangable parts

🏆🥊James "Deal" Burke -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/8/1809 d.1/8/1845 (35)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, English

🎖William Radford -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/9/1809 d.1/8/1890 (80)
Naval Officer
Misc: Commander, Union Navy

Paul Verlaine -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/30/1844 d.1/8/1896 (51)
Poet (m), French, Gay

🏆⚾Jim O'Rourke -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/1/1850 N.S. d.1/8/1919 (68)
Hall of Famer, MLB Left Fielder
Names/Places: NN:Orator Jim
Sports Teams: Middletown Mansfields (1872), Boston Red Stockings/Boston Red Caps (1873-1878), Providence Grays (1879), Boston Red Caps (1880), Buffalo Bisons (1881-1884), New York Giants (1885-1889), New York Giants (Players League) (1890), New York Giants (1891-1892), Washington Senators (1893), New York Giants (1904), Buffalo Bisons (manager, 1881-1884), Washington Senators (manager, 1893)

🎭Margaret Lawrence -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/2/1889 d.1/8/1929 (39)
Movie Actress
Misc: died in a murder suicide by Wallace Eddinger possibly also on January 8, 1929.

🎭Wallace "Wally" Eddinger -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/14/1881 N.S. d.1/8/1929 N.S. (47)
Stage Actor

💰Benjamin Duke -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/25/1855 d.1/8/1929 (73)
Executive, Philanthropist
Misc: of Tobacco; Duke University named for him

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Jesse Garon Presley -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/8/1935 N.S. d.1/8/1935 N.S. (0)
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: Elvis's stillborn twin brother

🏆🥊Martin "Farmer" Burns -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/15/1861 d.1/8/1937 (75)
Hall of Famer, Wrestler

💰Lord Robert Baden-Powell -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/22/1857 d.1/8/1941 (83)
Philanthropist, British
Misc: founded Boy Scouts & Girl Guides

🎵Richard Tauber -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1892 d.1/8/1948 (55)
Tenor, Opera Singer, Austrian

Greenleaf Whittier Pickard -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/14/1877 d.1/8/1956 (78)
Engineer (m)
Misc: invented the crystal detector (one of the first devices widely used for receiving radio broadcasts) and who was also one of the first scientists to demonstrate the wireless electromagnetic transmission of speech.

🏆⚾Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/11/1910 d.1/8/1961 (50)
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Detroit Tigers

Charles Onions -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/10/1873 d.1/8/1965 (91)
Writer (m), Lexicographer (m), Grammarian (m), English

🎭Robert Bice -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/14/1914 d.1/8/1968 (53)
Actor

🎭Wesley Ruggles -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/11/1889 d.1/8/1972 (82)
Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Keystone Kops

🎭John Gregson -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/15/1919 d.1/8/1975 (55)
TV Actor, English
TV Shows: Gideon's Way

🎵Richard Tucker II -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/28/1913 d.1/8/1975 (61)
Tenor, Opera Singer

Zhou Enlai -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/5/1898 d.1/8/1976 (77)
Head of State (m), Statesman (m), Chinese
Misc: the first Premier of the People's Republic of China who ruled from Oct 1, 1949, until the date of his death in 1976

🎵Sara Dougherty Carter -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/21/1898 d.1/8/1979 (80)
Hall of Famer, Country Singer/Guitarist
Misc: some say b. 1899
Group Names: The Carter Family

🎭Woody Chamblis -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/9/1917 d.1/8/1981 (63)
Actor
TV Shows: Gunsmoke (as Mr. Lathrop)

🎭"Stymie" Beard Jr. -- Death 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)

🎭Reta Shaw -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/13/1912 d.1/8/1982 (69)
TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Mr. Peepers (as Aunt Lil), Betty White Show, Ann Sothern Show (as Flora Macauley), Tab Hunter Show (as Thelma), Ichabod & Me (as Aunt Lavinia), Cara Williams Show, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (as Martha Grant)

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🎭Lois Wilson -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/28/1894 d.1/8/1983 (88)
Actress
TV Shows: The Aldrich Family (as Mrs. Alice Aldrich)

🎭Kenneth McMillan -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/2/1932 d.1/8/1989 (56)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Rhoda (as Jack Doyle), Our Family Honor (as Comm. Patrick McKay)

🎭Terry-Thomas -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/14/1911 d.1/8/1990 (78)
Radio Actor, Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, English
Names/Places: b. in London; RN:Thomas Terry Hoar Stevens
Movie Titles: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines

🎵Georgie Auld -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/19/1919 d.1/8/1990 (70)
Alto-sax, Tenor-sax
Group Names: Benny Goodman Band, Artie Shaw Band

🎵🎸Steve (Rock Musician) Clark -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/23/1960 N.S. d.1/8/1991 N.S. (30)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Heavy Metal Guitairst, English
Group Names: Def Leppard

✍🎭🎵Pat Buttram -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/19/1917 d.1/8/1994 (78)
Comedy Writer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Country Singer
Misc: Cowboy Actor; Gene Autry's sidekick; a favorite Hollywood toastmaster
TV Shows: Green Acres (as Mister Eustace Charleton Haney)

🏆⚾Harvey Haddix -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/18/1925 d.1/8/1994 (68)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: pitched a perfect game into 13th inning in 1959; 3x All-Star, 3x Gold Glove

🎭🎵Jay S. Blackton -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/25/1909 d.1/8/1994 (84)
Stage Director (m), Arranger, Composer, Bandleader, Conductor
Misc: a Broadway top musical dir., Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, George M.

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🎵Louis Gaste -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/18/1908 d.1/8/1995 (86)
Composer
Misc: wrote the song known in English as How Much Is That Doggy In The Window; d. was 88?

🏆🥊Carlos Monzon -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/7/1942 d.1/8/1995 (52)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Argentine

François Mitterand -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/26/1916 N.S. d.1/8/1996 N.S. (79)
Head of State (m), French
Misc: French president 1981-95

🎭Jesse White -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/3/1919 d.1/8/1997 (78)
Actor, Comedian, Commercial Actor
Names/Places: RMLN:Marc Wiedenfeld
Misc: The Lonely Maytag Repairman commercials 1960-80s; some say b. in 1918
TV Shows: Private Secretary (as Cagey Calhoun), Danny Thomas Show (as Jesse Leeds), Ann Sothern Show (as Oscar Pudney)
Movie Titles: Bedtime for Bonzo, Million Dollar Mermaid

🏆🏀Paul Endacott -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/3/1902 d.1/8/1997 (94)
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Player
Misc: a well-known collegiate basketball player in the 1920s. The Lawrence, Kansas native attended University of Kansas from 1919 to 1923. Playing under Hall of Fame coach Phog Allen, Endacott led Kansas to consecutive Helms Foundation national championships in 1922 and 1923.

Melvin Calvin -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/8/1911 d.1/8/1997 (85)
Chemist (m)
Names/Places: NN:Mr. Photosynthesis

🎭🎵Carole Carr -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/26/1928 N.S. d.1/8/1997 N.S. (68)
Actress, Singer, English

🎭Mae Questel -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/13/1908 d.1/8/1998 (89)
Cartoon Voice Actress
Misc: voice of Betty Boop; d. Jan 4?
Movie Titles: Betty Boop (cartoon shorts)

🎵Sir Michael Tippett -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/2/1905 d.1/8/1998 (93)
Composer, Conductor, English
Misc: His works include, the oratorio, "A Child of our Time," and the operas, "The Midsummer Marriage" and "King Priam."

💰Dave (Restaurateur) Thomas -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/2/1932 d.1/8/2002 (69)
Businessperson, Restaurateur
Misc: Wendy's Restaraunts founder; not the SCTV comedian

📰Sarah McClendon -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/8/1910 d.1/8/2003 (92)
Journalist
Misc: a long time White House reporter who covered presidential politics for a half century.

🎵Ron Goodwin -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1925 N.S. d.1/8/2003 N.S. (77)
Arranger, Bandleader, Conductor, British

🎭Charles Brown -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/15/1946 d.1/8/2004 (57)
Actor

🎵John A. Gambling -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/5/1930 d.1/8/2004 (73)
Radio Disc Jock

🏆Gloria Root -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/28/1948 N.S. d.1/8/2006 N.S. (57)
Playmate
Misc: December 1969

🎭Yvonne De Carlo -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/1/1922 d.1/8/2007 (84)
TV/Movie Actress, Canadian
Names/Places: b. in Vancouver, B.C.; RN:Peggy Yvonne Middleton
TV Shows: The Munsters (as Lily Munster)
Movie Titles: The Ten Commandments

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🎨Iwao Takamoto -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/29/1925 d.1/8/2007 (81)
Animator (m)
Misc: a leading animator with Walt Disney and then Hanna-Barbera on cartoons and designed Scooby Doo; contributed to the Disney classics Cinderella, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp, and 101 Dalmations; influenced almost all of the Hanna-Barbera cartoon output including The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Hong Kong Phooey, and others

Jane Matilda Bolin -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/11/1908 N.S. d.1/8/2007 N.S. (98)
Judge (m)
Misc: was the first black woman to graduate from Yale Law School, the first to join the New York City Bar Association, the first to join the New York City Law Department and the first to become a judge in the United States of America.

🏆🏈Jim Dooley -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/8/1930 d.1/8/2008 (77)
NFL Coach, NFL Player
Misc: succeeded George Halas as head coach of the Chicago Bears
Sports Teams: Chicago Bears

🎭Don Galloway -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/27/1937 d.1/8/2009 (71)
Actor, Game Show Host
TV Shows: Arrest & Trial, Ironside (as Det. Sgt. Ed Brown), The Guiness Game

Richard John Neuhas -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/14/1936 d.1/8/2009 (72)
Clergyman, Religious Leader, Pastor, Canadian

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

🎨✍Antonio Frasconi -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/28/1919 d.1/8/2013 (93)
Artist, Illustrator (m), Children's Author (m)
Misc: commemorative stamps

🎵Reather Dixon -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/1/1944 N.S. d.1/8/2014 N.S. (69)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: some say b. 1945
Group Names: The Bobbettes

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🎭🎵Patsy Garrett -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/4/1921 d.1/8/2015 (93)
Actress, Singer
TV Shows: Nanny & the Professor (as Mrs. Florence Fowler)

🎵Andrae Edward Crouch -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/1/1942 d.1/8/2015 (72)
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Gospel Singer

🎵Curtis Lee -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/28/1939 d.1/8/2015 (75)
Songwriter, Pop Singer

🎵Otis Clay -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1942 d.1/8/2016 N.S. (73)
Hall of Famer, Gospel Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer

🎵Joseph "Red" Simpson -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/6/1934 N.S. d.1/8/2016 N.S. (81)
Songwriter, Country Singer
Misc: trucker-themed songs

🎵Buddy Bregman -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/9/1930 d.1/8/2017 N.S. (86)
Music Producer, Arranger, Composer, Bandleader
Names/Places: Jule Styne's nephew
Misc: provided jazz backing for Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Fred Astaire, TV, & records
Movie Titles: The Pajama Game (orchestral)

🎵Peter Sarstedt -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/10/1941 d.1/8/2017 N.S. (75)
Songwriter, Folk Singer/Guitarist, India

🎵Nicolai Gedda -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/11/1925 d.1/8/2017 N.S. (91)
Opera Tenor, Swedish

🎭Donnelly Rhodes -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/4/1937 d.1/8/2018 N.S. (80)
Actor, Director (m), Canadian
TV Shows: Da Vinci's Inquest (as Det. Leo Shannon), Danger Bay (as Dr. Grant "Doc" Roberts), Soap (as Dutch), Double Trouble
Movie Titles: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Tron: Legacy

🎵Denise LaSalle -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/16/1934 N.S. d.1/8/2018 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: LN:Craig

✍🎭Buck Henry -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/9/1930 N.S. d.1/8/2020 N.S. (89)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Comedy Writer (m), Actor
Names/Places: LN:Zuckerman
TV Shows: That Was the Week That Was, Get Smart (co-creator)
Movie Titles: The Owl and the Pussycat, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Heaven Can Wait, The Graduate, Get Smart (2008), To Die For, Catch-22

🎭🎵Edd Byrnes -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/30/1933 N.S. d.1/8/2020 N.S. (86)
Actor, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RN:Edward "Eddie" Breitenberger
Misc: he holds the record of being on 20 magazine covers in one month (Oct 1960)
Song Titles: Kookie Kookie Lend Me Your Comb (duet with Connie Stevens)
TV Shows: 77 Sunset Strip (as Gerald Lloyd "Kookie" Kookson III), $weep$take$ emcee
Movie Titles: Grease, Any Gun Can Play, Troop Beverly Hills

🎭🏆🏈Mike Henry -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/15/1936 N.S. d.1/8/2021 N.S. (84)
Actor, NFL Linebacker
Misc: retired from acting in 1987
Movie Titles: Smokey and the Bandit (series), Soylent Green, The Longest Yard, Outrageous Fortune, Tarzan (1966-68 movies)

🏆🏈Steve Hendrickson -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/30/1966 N.S. d.1/8/2021 N.S. (54)
NFL Linebacker

🎭🎵Ed Bruce -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/29/1939 N.S. d.1/8/2021 N.S. (81)
TV Actor, Songwriter, Country Singer
Misc: b. 1940?
Song Titles: Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys (songwriter)

🎵David Darling -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/4/1941 N.S. d.1/8/2021 N.S. (79)
Composer, Cellist, India

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✍🎵Marilyn Bergman -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/10/1928 N.S. d.1/8/2022 N.S. (93)
Hall of Famer, Author (m), Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter

🎵Slim Newton -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/22/1932 N.S. d.1/8/2023 N.S. (90)
Songwriter, Country Singer, Australian
Song Titles: The Redback on the Toilet Seat

✍📰Bernard Kalb -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/4/1922 N.S. d.1/8/2023 N.S. (100)
Author (m), Newscaster, Journalist

🎭🎵Eduardo Hernández Moncada -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.9/24/1899 or 1/8/1910 d.12/31/1995 (96)
Actor, Producer (m), Composer, Pianist, Conductor, Portuguese
Names/Places: LN:Moncada

U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, ✪ “Flowers On The Wall” by Statler Brothers peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, ✪ “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, ✪ “I Just Had Sex” by The Lonely Island Featuring Akon peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, ✪ “John Deere Green” by Joe Diffie peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Love Potion #9” by The Coasters peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, ✪ “The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane” by Archie Bleyer peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪ “This Song” by George Harrison peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “(She's Just A) Fallen Angel” by Starz peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “1, 2 Step” by Ciara Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “9,999,999 Tears” by Dickey Lee peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “A Country Boy Can Survive” by George Jones, Chad Brock And Hank Williams, Jr. peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “A Sweet Woman Like You” by Joe Tex peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “A Young Girl” by Noel Harrison peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “After All This Time” by Merry Clayton peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Auld Lang Syne” by Kenny G peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Broomstick Cowboy” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Caledonia” by Robin Trower peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Carolyn” by Merle Haggard peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Caught Out There” by Kelis peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Deck The Halls” by SheDaisy peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Does It Make You Remember?” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Don't Say You Love Me” by M2M peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ebb Tide” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Feelings” by Walter Jackson peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Follow Your Heart” by The Manhattans peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “George Jackson” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Get Up And Get Down” by The Dramatics peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Gloria” by The Mills Brothers peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “God Blessed Texas” by Little Texas peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Grenade” by Bruno Mars peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Hot Boyz” by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, Eve And Q-Tip) peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Do” by The J. Geils Band peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “I Love You Madly” by The Four Coins peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Never Cry” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Never Knew Love” by Doug Stone peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I'll Be Loving You” by Collage peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Keep Me Cryin'” by Al Green peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Keep On Keeping On” by Nolan Porter peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Keep Ya Head Up” by Tupac peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Let It Snow” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Let Me Go Lover” by Patti Page peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Let Me Go Lover” by Teresa Brewer With The Lancers peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Livin' Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love Bug” by Bumble Bee Unlimited peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Love Bug” by Jack Jones peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Man Smart, Woman Smarter” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 63 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “N 2 Gether Now” by Limp Bizkit Featuring Method Man peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “No Sad Songs” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, “On A Slow Boat To China” by Benny Goodman Featuring Al Hendrickson peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “One Monkey Don't Stop No Show” by Honey Cone peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Painted Picture” by The Commodores peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Please Don't Fight It” by Dino, Desi And Billy peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Scorpio” by Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar Band peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Shake Your Rump To The Funk” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “She's Just My Style” by Gary Lewis And The Playboys peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1944, “Shoo-Shoo-Shoo, Baby” by Ella Mae Morse peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Slow Dancing” by Funky Kings peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “So Many People” by Chase peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Spanish Harlem” by King Curtis peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Stand Tall” by Burton Cummings peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Stay The Night” by Immature (as IMX) peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Take It Slow (Out In The Country)” by Lighthouse peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Take The Time” by Michael Stanley Band peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Block Is Hot” by Lil Wayne Featuring Juvenile And B.G. peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson And Paul McCartney peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Look Of Love” by ABC peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Road We Didn't Take” by Freda Payne peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “This Gift” by 98 Degrees peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “This Ole House” by Stuart Hamblen peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Two Less Lonely People In The World” by Air Supply peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “White Bird” by David LaFlamme peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Yesterday's Hero” by Bay City Rollers peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)” by Marilyn McCoo And Billy Davis, Jr. peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, “You Were Only Foolin'” by Kay Starr peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, “You're All I Want For Christmas” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “You've Been Cheatin'” by The Impressions peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Young Love” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, ✪ “Flowers On The Wall” by Statler Brothers peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, ✪ “I Just Had Sex” by The Lonely Island Featuring Akon peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, ✪ “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “(I Know) I'm Losing You” by The Faces And Rod Stewart peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Alive” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “All For Love” by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart And Sting peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “All I Ever Need Is You” by Sonny And Cher peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Always” by blink-182 peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Brand New Key” by Melanie peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Bridging The Gap” by NAS Featuring Olu Dara peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Can I Get A Witness?” by Lee Michaels peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” by Elton John And Dua Lipa peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Crawling Back” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Do I Love You” by Paul Anka peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Don't Take The Music Away” by Tavares peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ebb Tide” by The Righteous Brothers peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Feelin' Alright” by Len peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “For You” by Spellbinders peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Freebird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Friends With You” by John Denver peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Game Time / Sharpshooter” by The Rascalz peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Go Away From My World” by Marianne Faithfull peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Guerilla Radio” by Rage Against The Machine peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Have You Seen Her” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 47 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Heartbreaker” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Turn To YOu” by Spring peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Love You Forever” by Jessica Simpson peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Jealous Heart” by Connie Francis peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Let It Be” by Joan Baez peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Life In The Bloodstream / Sour Suite” by The Guess Who peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Livin' Thing” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Lose My Breath” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Love Me” by Yvonne Elliman peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Make It Up To Me In Love” by Paul Anka With Odia Coates peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Maneater” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Muskrat Love” by The Captain And Tennille peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Nothing To Hide” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Our World” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Pretty As You Feel” by Jefferson Airplane peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Respect Yourself” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rock This Town” by Stray Cats peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stick It Out” by Rush peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Stuttering” by Fefe Dobson peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Sunday And Me” by Jay And The Americans peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tell 'Em” by Choclair Featuring Saukrates, RoDolla And Solitair peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tell All Your Friends” by Projet Orange peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Sounds Of Silence” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Treat Me Like A Good Piece Of Candy” by Dusk peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Waiting For Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Where Did Our Love Go?” by Donnie Elbert peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Whiskey Fire” by Magic Bubble peaked at number 68 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “White Lies, Blue Eyes” by Bullet peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Will 2K” by Will Smith Featuring K-Ci peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Without A Trace” by Soul Asylum peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “All About Soul” by Billy Joel peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Dreams” by Gabrielle peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I'm Alive” by Jackson Browne peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Into Your Arms” by The Lemonheads peaked at number 83 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Paying The Price Of Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Said I Loved You...But I Lied” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 3 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Something In Common” by Bobby Brown And Whitney Houston peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “State Of The Heart” by West End Girls peaked at number 53 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Time And Chance” by Color Me Badd peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Touch Of Your Hand” by Glass Tiger peaked at number 34 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!)” by Hulk Hogan With Green Jellÿ peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt With Henry René And His Orchestra peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Jackson And Jackson Five peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Abandon Ship” by Blaggers Ita peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Against All Odds” by Steve Brookstein peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All The Love In The World” by Dionne Warwick peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Back On The Road” by Marmalade peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Best Years Of Our Lives” by Modern Romance peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Better Get Ready” by Lulu peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Come On Home For Christmas” by George Ezra peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

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

In 1994, “Family Affair” by Shabba Ranks Featuring Patra peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Feelin' Alright” by E.Y.C. peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Finger Of Suspicion” by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Get Me Outta Here” by Jet peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Grandma's Party” by Paul Nicholas peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Here We Go Again” by A Homeboy, A Hippie And A Funki Dredd peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Here's To Love” by John Christie peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)” by The New Seekers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “I'll Be Home For Christmas” by Camila Cabello peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “In The Bleak Midwinter” by Nevada peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “It Must Be Love” by Labi Siffre peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Jenny Ondioline / French Disko” by Stereolab peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Kara Kara” by New World peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Living Next Door To Alice” by Smokie peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Loch Lomond” by Runrig peaked at number 86 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Lose My Mind” by The Wanted peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Millenium Chimes” by Big Ben peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Millenium” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Music Of My Heart” by *N Sync And Gloria Estefan peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “North, South, East, West” by Marvin And Tamara peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Out Of Touch” by Uniting Nations peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Portsmouth” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sad And Lonely” by Secret Machines peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Santa, Can't You Hear Me” by Kelly Clarkson Featuring Ariana Grande peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Say You'll Be Mine / Better The Devil You Know” by Steps peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sleepy Shores” by Johnny Pearson Orchestra peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “So Close To Me” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Softly Whispering I Love You” by The [English] Congregation peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Soley Soley” by Middle Of The Road peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Syptom Of The Universe” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2022, “The Christmas Song” by Olivia Dean peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Perfect Year” by Dina Carroll peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Twist And Shout” by Chaka Demus And Pliers With Jack Radics And Taxi Gang peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Two In A Million / You're My Number One” by S Club 7 peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Walking On Air” by Bad Boys Inc. peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “War Crimes” by The Special AKA (The Specials) peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1955, ✪ “Skokiaan (South African Song)” by The Four Lads or Ralph Marterie peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1949, ✪ “Woody Woodpecker” by Kay Kyser And His Orchestra Featuring Gloria Wood or Danny Kaye And The Andrews Sisters peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “A Holly Jolly Christmas” by Burl Ives peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Are You Ready?” by Joanne BZ peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Big Brass Band From Brazil” by Art Mooney peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Cuanto La Gusta” by Carmen Miranda And The Andrews Sisters or Xavier Cugat peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Cumana” by Freddy Martin peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Driving Home For Christmas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Every Little Bit Hurts / Cruisin' Out On You” by Shirley peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Free The People” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Gypsies, Tramps And Thieves” by Cher peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Higher” by Taio Cruz Featuring Travie McCoy And Kylie Minogue peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “How To Make Gravy” by Paul Kelly peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Like Dancing / Hot Feet” by Redhouse peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1955, “I Talk To The Trees” by David Hughes or Tony Fontane peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I've Been Loving You Too Long” by Diesel peaked at number 41 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Daryl Hall And John Oates peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Keep On Movin'” by Five peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Let's Get It On / Do You Wanna Dance?” by Peter André peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Love Somebody” by Doris Day And Buddy Clark peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

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

In 1994, “Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Roxanne / Hey Mama” by Rockwell T. James peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Running, Jumping, Standing Still / Cloudy Day” by Russell Morris peaked at number 95 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Sex On The Radio” by Good Charlotte peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Somebody Dance With Me” by DJ BoBo peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Step Into Christmas” by Elton John peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Teresa” by Dick Haymes And The Andrews Sisters peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Killing Of Georgie (Parts I And II) / Pretty Flamingo” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “True Love” by Elton John And Kiki Dee peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Underneath The Tree” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Waiting For Tonight” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “When A Child is Born / Every Time You Touch Me (I Get High)” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 79 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Will 2K” by Will Smith Featuring K-Ci peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, “Driving Home For Christmas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Higher” by Taio Cruz Featuring Travie McCoy And Kylie Minogue peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “It's The Incredible” by Fast Crew peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sunshine” by Lil' Flip peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, ✪ “Merry X-Mess” by Rotterdam Termination Source peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪ “The Coffee Song” by Osibisa peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “An Open Letter To NYC” by Beastie Boys peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Beat Surrender” by The Jam peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Bombay” by Golden Earring peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Coz I Luv You” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Drop It Like It's Hot” by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Everlasting Love” by Jamie Cullum peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Feels Like Heaven” by Urban Cookie Collective peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Flashdance” by Deep Dish peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Goodbye” by Spargo peaked at number 29 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Got To Get It” by Sisqó Featuring Make It Hot peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Happy New Year” by ABBA peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Helemaal niets” by Roland Verstappen peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Learned From The Best” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “If You Can't Stand The Heat” by Bucks Fizz peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Ik wil niet dat je liegt / Waarheen waarvoor” by Paul de Leeuw / Annie de Rooy peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Jij mag altijd op mij rekenen” by Isabelle A peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Just A Dream” by Nelly peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Leo” by Ria Valk peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Leuk” by Big2 And Antoon peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Leven” by Maan peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Loungen” by K-Liber Featuring Michael Bryan peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lovin' And Hurtin'” by JoJo (George Kooymans) peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Mooi Griekenland” by Vader Abraham peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “O, wat is het toch fijn om bij de fanfare te zijn” by Rubberen Robbie peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Oh, How I Miss You Tonight” by Neyman And Willé peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Play Dead” by Björk With David Arnold peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Rock And Roll Star” by Champagne peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sandokan” by Oliver Onions peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Somebody To Love” by Queen peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Suspended In Gaffa” by Kate Bush peaked at number 50 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “That's The Way It Is” by Céline Dion peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Other Side Of Love” by Yazoo peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Thunder” by Gabry Ponte x LUM!X x Prezioso peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Tightrope Ride” by The Doors peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Tomorrow” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Turn Your Lights Down Low” by Bob Marley Featuring Lauryn Hill peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Verloren zijn we niet” by Vicky Leandros peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Vriendschap” by Jan Leliveld peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “What I Do Best” by Robin S. peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “What's My Name?” by Rihanna Featuring Drake peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Wonderful” by Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly And Ashanti peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Young Guns (Go For It)” by Wham! peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Youth Of Today” by Musical Youth peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 2022, “abcdefu” by Gayle peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Bombay Dreams” by Aneela And Rebecca peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Cold Heart” by Elton John And Dua Lipa peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Dansar aldrig nykter” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 40 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Get Back” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “In Zaire” by Johnny Wakelin peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “It'll Be Okay” by Shawn Mendes peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Like A Prayer” by Jay Smith peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Man On The Moon” by Alan Walker And Benjamin Ingrosso peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pepas” by Farruko peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Seek Bromance” by Tim Berg peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Slow Down” by Shabby Tiger peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1977, “The Best Disco In Town” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Final Countdown 2000” by Europe peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “The Motto” by Tiësto And Ava Max peaked at number 21 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Sign” by Ace Of Base peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Trapper Of The Year (Intro)” by 23 peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Vi ska aldrig gå hem” by Molly Sandén peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Where Are You Now” by Lost Frequencies and Calum Scott peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Where I'm Headed” by Lene Marlin peaked at number 35 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, ✪ “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Dean Martin peaked at number 58 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Dean Martin peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 45 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Alles nur geklaut” by Die Prinzen peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Both Sides Of The Story” by Phil Collins peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Down The Drain” by Stakka Bo peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “F**k The Millenium” by Scooter peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Merry Christmas” by Ed Sheeran And Elton John peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Shake Up Christmas” by Train peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Winter” by Unheilig peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Anthem #2” by Floorfilla peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Call On Me” by Eric Prydz peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Do It To It” by ACRAZE Featuring Cherish peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Gone Too Soon” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Heartbeat” by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Nicole Scherzinger peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Higher Ground” by UB40 peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Nouveau western” by MC Solaar peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Rhythm Divine” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stay (Faraway, So Close!)” by U2 peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1972, ✪ “The Witch Queen Of New Orleans” by Redbone peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “abcdefu” by Gayle peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Cold Heart” by Elton John And Dua Lipa peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Cryin'” by Aerosmith peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Do It To It” by ACRAZE Featuring Cherish peaked at number 29 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” by Culture Club peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “F**kboy” by Martine Lunde peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun” by Westlife peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Need To Know” by Marc Anthony peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Man On The Moon” by Alan Walker peaked at number 25 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Melody” by Clister peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pepas” by Farruko peaked at number 17 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Stuck In My Head” by Tone Damli Featuring Vinni peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2011, “This Is The Life” by Amy MacDonald peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Å-å-å sheriff” by Wencke Myhre peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Wot!” by Captain Sensible peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “10von10” by Pajel peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ave Maria... No! No!” by I Santo California peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Beautiful Noise” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Born To Make You Happy” by Britney Spears peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Boys” by Die Allianz peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Cindy” by Peter, Sue And Marc peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Do It To It” by ACRAZE Featuring Cherish peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Do Ya Wanna Funk” by Patrick Cowley Featuring Sylvester peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Dragan And Alder Weihnachtsmedley” by Mundstuhl peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Enter The Future (Energy Millennium Anthem)” by DJ Energy peaked at number 46 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Gone Too Soon” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 33 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Hey Mr. D.J.” by Zhané peaked at number 42 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Jeans On” by David Dundas peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Maximum Overdrive” by 2 Unlimited peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pepas” by Farruko peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pourquoi” by Samra And Lune peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Shake Up Christmas” by Train peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Si loin de vous (hey oh...par la radio)” by Nâdiya peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Stay (Faraway, So Close!)” by U2 peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sweetest Poison” by Nu Pagadi peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Millennium Prayer” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The World Is Not Enough” by Garbage peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You Are A Danger” by Gary Low peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “You'll Be In My Heart” by Phil Collins peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, “Do It To It” by ACRAZE Featuring Cherish peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Drop It Like It's Hot” by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hello” by Martin Solveig Featuring Dragonette peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Tranne te” by Fabri Fibra peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Twenty Years” by Placebo peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Born To Make You Happy” by Britney Spears peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Cold Heart” by Elton John And Dua Lipa peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Couldn't Get It Right” by Fun Lovin' Criminals peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Do It To It” by ACRAZE Featuring Cherish peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Firework” by Katy Perry peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Happy New Year” by A*Teens peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Heristä nyrkkii” by Lord Est peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Higher” by Taio Cruz Featuring Kylie Minogue peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Just Do It” by DJ Oku Luukkainen x Teflon Brothers x Günther peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Keep Distance” by Yor123 And Skandaali Featuring Jeru the Damaja peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pohjola” by Olli Halonen peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Vihje” by Mikael Gabriel x Nublu peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Whatever You Need” by Tina Turner peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Where I'm Headed” by Lene Marlin peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2011, “Aquí sigo yo” by Andy And Lucas peaked at number 6 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Bzrp Music Sessions Vol. 48” by Bizarrap And Tiago Pzk peaked at number 3 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Cold Heart” by Elton John And Dua Lipa peaked at number 15 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Dirás que estoy loco” by Miguel Angel Muñoz peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Genious Loves Company” by Ray Charles peaked at number 11 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Greatest Hits Single Box” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hold My Hand” by Michael Jackson with Akon peaked at number 7 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “La chica de ayer” by Los Replicantes peaked at number 15 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Me dedique a perderte” by Alejandro Fernández peaked at number 20 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Mis adorables vecinos” by Sheila [ES] peaked at number 3 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pelele” by Morad peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Welcome To My Truth” by Anastacia peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2022, “abcdefu” by Gayle peaked at number 9 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Call On Me” by Eric Prydz peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Cold Heart” by Elton John And Dua Lipa peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Er Her” by Artigeardit x KESI peaked at number 19 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2022, “I Morgen Er Der Også En Dag” by Andreas Odbjerg peaked at number 15 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Mcqueen” by RH Featuring Branco peaked at number 13 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2022, “Pepas” by Farruko peaked at number 12 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Sjus” by Kato Featuring Ida Corr, Camille Jones And Johnson peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tilt Ya Head Back” by Nelly And Christina Aguilera peaked at number 8 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Related Events on This Date

In 1675, The first corporation was charted in the United States today. This may come as a surprise: it was the New York Fishing Company.

In 1790, President George Washington delivered his first State of the Union address to Congress in New York.

In 1798, The Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was declared in effect by President John Adams nearly three years after its ratification by the states; it prohibited a citizen of one state from suing another state in federal court.

In 1838, First telegraph message sent using dots and dashes, New Jersey.

In 1867, The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in overriding President Andrew Johnsonʹs veto of the District of Columbia Suffrage Bill, giving black men in the nationʹs capital the right to vote. To this day the District of Columbia does not have FULL self-government even though its population is greater than that of several states in the northern Rockies and Plains.

In 1901, The first tournament sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress was held in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1918, Mississippi became the first state to ratify a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting the sale, manufacture or transportation of liquor.

In 1923, Actor-comedian Larry Storch was born.

In 1923, An opera was broadcasted for the first time. The BBC broadcasted “The Magic Flute” from Covent Garden.

In 1928, Born on this day in Tennessee, was Luther Perkins, guitarist who played an essential role in defining Johnny Cash's "boom-chicka-boom" rockabilly sound. Perkins is lauded in the title of Cash's Top 10 1959 single "Luther Played The Boogie". Perkins died in a house fire on Aug 3rd 1968 after he apparently went to sleep in the living room of his home while holding a lit cigarette.

In 1933, American physicist Doctor Irving Langmuir successfully measures the force of a single atom.

In 1933, Buster Keaton wed Mae Scribbens, then remarried because his divorce from Natalie Talmadge was not final on this date.

In 1935, Elvis (Aron) Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, one of a pair of twins (his brother Jessie was stillborn). The King of Rock ʹnʹ Roll, who later changed the spelling of his middle name to Aaron, became the teen-age idol of millions. From “Thatʹs All Right, Mama” and “Mystery Train,” recorded for Sam Phillips in 1954, to “Suspicious Minds,” his last number one hit under the control of Colonel Tom Parker; Presley was an unequaled phenomenon. He scored 90 Top-20 rock ʹnʹ roll hits and also acted in over 30 films, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “G.I. Blues,” “Blue Hawaii,” “Fun in Acapulco,” “Flaming Star,” “It Happened at the Worldʹs Fair” and “Viva Las Vegas.” He died on August 16, 1977, and is buried at his palatial home, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee. Billboard magazine ranks Elvis as the top pop recording artist of all time, with 17 number one songs. His 1956 two-sided hit “Donʹt Be Cruel/Hound Dog.” stayed at number one for 11 weeks, a record for the rock ʹnʹ roll era that stood until 1992.

In 1945, Arkansas State set an NCAA record for futility with the fewest points in a Division I basketball game in a 75-6 loss at Kentucky.

In 1946, Elvis received an $8 guitar for his birthday.

In 1947, David Bowie (David Robert Jones) was born in London, England. Bowie first recorded with the King Bees, Lower Third and the Mannish Boys in 1963 before going solo; his two number one songs “Fame” and “Letʹs Dance.”

In 1952, “Quick On The Draw”, TV Game Show; debut on DUMONT.

In 1955, Before Barbara Billingsley plays Mom to the Beaver, she is a mom in CBSʹs “Professional Father,” about a child psychologist (Steve Dunne) who canʹt cope with his kids at home.

In 1958, Bobby Fisher won the United States Chess Championship for the first time. Interesting note: Fisher was all of 14 years of age. Another interesting note: Chess is a sport.

In 1962, On the “Officer Joe Bolton” show being broadcast live on New York City station WPIX, a chicken accidentally kicks over a glass paneled beehive,freeing the entire colony of 2000 honeybees into the studio. Top cop Bolton is stung on the hand, but no other injuries are reported. The swarm are all later caught or steamed back into submission with a smudge pot.

In 1964, On “The Beverly Hillbillies,” Granny fights a “giant jackrabbit” (really a kangaroo that one of Mr. Drysdaleʹs Australian associates has sent as a prank.) The show earns a 44 rating, making it the most watched half hour sitcom ever.

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.”

In 1966, AMERICAN BANDSTAND A pair of guests: LOU CHRISTIE (the number one hit “LIGHTNING STRIKES”) and The KNICKERBOCKERS (“LIES”)

In 1966, On the cover of TV Guide: “Eva Gabor and Eddie Albert of Green Acres”. Other Articles: Gilliganʹs Island, Mr.Ed, Petticoat Junction

In 1966, R.C., The Beatles LP, “Rubber Soul”, began a six-week reign at the top of the album chart. This was the seventh Beatles LP to reach the number one position on the album charts since February, 1964. “Rubber Soul” stayed on the charts for 56 weeks. The other number one albums for the Fab Four at that date were: “Meet the Beatles”, “The Beatles Second Album”, “A Hard Dayʹs Night”, “Beatles '65”, “Beatles VI” and “Help!”

In 1966, R.C., “Flowers On The Wall” by The Statler Brothers peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Sheʹs Just My Style” by Gary Lewis and The Playboys peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, The final episode of “Shindig!” featuring the Kinks and the Who is broadcast on ABC-TV. The show had premiered in September 1964 and from 1965 had aired twice weekly, on Thursday and Saturday evenings.

In 1968, Jacques Cousteauʹs first undersea special on U.S. network TV.

In 1968, The Otis Redding single “(Sittinʹ On) The Dock of the Bay” was released on the Volt label almost a month after the singerʹs death in a plane crash. It became the Maconiteʹs first Billboard Hot 100 number one hit.

In 1970, On Dark Shadows, Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott) heard the sound of breathing coming from behind the secret panel.

In 1971, Andy Griffith becomes mayor of his old hometown in CBSʹs “The New Andy Griffith Show.” Only five months later, Nielsen viewers vote him out of office.

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Where Thereʹs Smoke”, Gregʹs sisters catch him smoking and Marcia tells their parents, Greg admits to his folks that he was smoking and says he wonʹt do it again. But the following day, a pack of cigarettes falls out of his pocket.

In 1972, On the cover of TV Guide: “Flip Wilson”. Other Articles: McMillan and Wife, Jules and Jim

In 1972, R.C., “Love Potion Number Nine” by Coasters peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, The J. Geils Band makes their debut on “American Bandstand” performing “Looking For A Love”.

In 1972, “Getting Together”, TV Comedy, couldnʹt connect witht the audience and last aired on ABC.

In 1973, ABC lures Jack Paar back to television to host “Jack Paar Tonite” under its “Wide World of Entertainment” late night banner. Paarʹs program will alternate with a program hosted by Dick Cavett, ABCʹs “In Concert,” and various movies and comedy specials. But his show is dropped from the mix in November.

In 1973, Yoko Ono releases “Approximately Infinite University” as a two record set because say says, “I figured if George Harrison can put out a triple album, then I can put out a double album.” Although the disc doesnʹt do especailly well, itʹs generally better accepted than her earlier avant-garde work.

In 1973, “Youʹre So Vain” single by Carly Simon was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1974, “Temperatures Rising”, TV Comedy, sank so bad that it had its last airing on ABC.

In 1974, “The Early Beatles” album by The Beatles was certified Gold by the RIAA nine years after its release and nearly four years since the groupʹs disbanding.

In 1975, Three Led Zeppelin concerts and Madison Square Garden sell out it a record four hours. The Garden box-office has to call other ticket outlets to help handle the extraordinary demand (60,000 tickets).

In 1976, “Medical Story”, TV Medical Drama; last aired on NBC.

In 1977, R.C., “Free Bird (Live)” by Lynard Skynard peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Livin' Thing” by ELO peaked at #13 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Man Smart, Woman Smarter” by Robert Palmer peaked at #63 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “This Song” by George Harrison peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “You Donʹt Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, Harvey Milk became the first openly gay elected official in California when he was sworn in to San Franciscoʹs Board of Supervisors.

In 1978, HOT NEW ALBUM “RUNNING ON EMPTY” from JACKSON BROWNE, also includes “STAY”

In 1979, Canadian rock band Rush is named the countryʹs official “Ambassadors of Music” by the Canadian government.

In 1979, “Password Plus”, TV Game Show, returned on NBC with host Allen Ludden. Also debuting is a short-lived game show “All Star Secrets” with host Bob Eubanks (on his birthday!)

In 1981, On Another World, Rachel Cory (Victoria Wyndham) tracked down Sue, the woman who had seen a man that had been shot the night Mitch Black supposedly died. Rachel told her she wasn't going to let her go until she got the information she needed. Judy Cassmore aired for the final time as Margo Grove in this episode.

In 1981, On Knots Landing, Gary Ewing (Ted Shackelford) began an affair with Judy Trent (Jane Elliot).

In 1981, “Tomorrow”, TV Talk Show, with Tom Snyder; last aired on NBC. It would be rechristened with a new title the following week.

In 1982, ABC-TVʹS FRIDAYS Musical Guests: THE CARS

In 1982, American Telephone and Telegraph Company settled the Justice Departmentʹs antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. It occurred December 31, 1983.

In 1982, Danny DeVito wed Rhea Perlman

In 1982, Johnny Cash became the first living inhabitant of Hendersonville, Tennessee, to have a road named after him when Johnny Cash Parkway was opened.

In 1982, On Dallas, J.R. (Larry Hagman), Bobby (Patrick Duffy) and Ray (Steve Kanaly) went to South America to search for their missing father, Jock Ewing, but the only managed to recover his medallion. They returned to Southfork and broke the news to Miss Ellie (Barbara Bel Geddes). Note: actor Jim Davis, who played Jock, died in April 1981.

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “John Madden”. Other Articles: Nicholas Nickelby, Marilyn McCoo

In 1983, R.C., “Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “I Do” by J. Geils Band peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Letʹs Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)” by Kool and The Gang peaked at #30 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “The Girl Is Mine” by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “The Look Of Love (Part One)” by ABC peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, Special guests on this week's syndicated US music television series The Glen Campbell Music Showincluded Ray Stevens, who performed "Proud Mary" and "My Window Faces the South" and then with Glen Campbell played "Everything Is Beautiful."

In 1983, “Not Necessarily The News”, TV Variety, debut on HBO.

In 1984, Getty and Texaco merge, allowing ABC to purchase the remaining 85% of ESPN

In 1984, The NCAA Executive Committee voted to expand the championship basketball field to 64 teams starting in 1985. This would create March Madness with wall-to-wall games on the first two four-day weekends on ESPN.

In 1985, On Santa Barbara, a bum found an unconscious Lionel Lockridge (Nicolas Coster) and switched IDs with him. Meanwhile, Peter Flint (Stephen Meadows) murdered a waitress.

In 1985, The U.S. Post Office issued a set of stamps to mark the 50th Anniversary of the birth of the King of Rock ʹn Roll, Elvis Presley.

In 1988, After eleven episodes, Foxʹs late-night comedic newsmagazine “The Wilton North Report” finally heads south. Among the showʹs writers? Conan OʹBrien. In 1993, NBC officially offers “The Tonight Show” to David Letterman (after repeatedly assuring Jay Leno that his hosting duties are safe).

In 1988, Hewlett-Packard introduces the HP-28S Advanced Scientific Calculator.

In 1988, “California Raisins” album by California Raisins was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1988, “Characters” album by Stevie Wonder was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1988, “Hot, Cool and Vicious” album by Salt ʹn Pepa was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1989, The comic strip “Pogo” returned for a second run in newspapers. It lasted through 1993.

In 1989, “42nd Street”, the second-longest-running musical in Broadway history, closed after 3,486 performances seen by ten million people in its eight-year running.

In 1990, “And In This Corner…” album by Dj Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1990, “Get Up” single by Technotronic was released

In 1991, on the Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke and Eric tied the knot.

In 1991, Pan Am filed for bankruptcy. It set a trend. Continental went into Chapter 11 the same year. The next year America West Airlines did the same. And TWA went bankrupt the year after that.

In 1991, “Davis Rules” with Jonathan Winters and Randy Quaid premieres on ABC-TV. Unfortunately for Davis, his show didnʹt rule and it bombed! Randy Quaid reluctantly accepts the promotion to school principal in the pilot episode of “Davis Rules.” The single father has got his own problems to deal with including fellow teacher Ms. Higgins (Debra Jo Rupp in her TV debut) and Grandpa — Jonathan Winters. While the series lasts a mere 29 episodes it does so over two networks, ABC and CBS, with a few minor cast additions for its second season including Bonnie Hunt and Giovanni Ribisi.

In 1992, 8:00 p.m./ET “Dinosaurs” (ABC); Fran gets a job on TV giving advice to dinosaurs with problems, and creating for Earl a problem in need of a solution: how to cope with a wife who works? Voices include Jessica Walter.

In 1992, President George H.W. Bush got ill, collapsed during a state dinner in Tokyo, and threw up on the Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawaʹs lap; alert Secret Service agents, seized the vomit, and wrestled it to the ground; White House officials said Bush was suffering from stomach flu, but in reality, Bush was predicting something horrible from Japan would be coming to America years from now…Pokemon!

In 1992, REM topped the list of nominees — with seven — for the 34th annual Grammy Awards.

In 1992, “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” album by Glen Campbell was certified Platinum by the RIAA. What took the album so long to go Platinum? It took the same time to get to Platinum as a snail did from Los Angeles to Phoenix!

In 1993, Elvis Presley receives tribute with a 29-cent U.S. postage stamp, his '50s-era likeness selected in a poll of citizens. Some consumers purposely mail letters to fake addresses so they can get their mail back, stamped with “Return To Sender”

In 1993, Michael Jordan becomes the 18th NBA player to reach the 20,000-point plateau when he scores 35 points in the Chicago Bullsʹ game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Jordan reaches 20,000-points in 620 games, faster than anyone except Wilt Chamberlain, who did it in 499 games.

In 1993, NBC decided to offer The Tonight Show to David Letterman after repeatedly assuring Jay Leno before that Jayʹs hosting duties were firm.

In 1993, On The Young and the Restless, Molly Carter (Marilyn Alex) gave her daughter, Sheila (Kimberlin Brown), valuable information about Scotty's custody.

In 1994, Faith Hill's first single release, "Wild One" was at #1 on the US Country chart. The song spent four weeks atop the Billboard chart, the longest for a debut release by a female artist since Connie Smith's debut "Once a Day" in 1964.

In 1995, Fox decides foolishly to revive “Get Smart” with Maxwell Smart and Agent (now Congresswoman) 99's son Zach Smart fighting crime just as ineptly as his father had 25 years earlier. The revival only produces seven episodes, but its not-so-smart young hero — Andy Dick — bounces back quickly and is seen only a month later as Matthew Brock on “NewsRadio.”

In 1995, Pearl Jamʹs Eddie Vedder hosted a national late-night radio show broadcast titled “Self Pollution Radio” from the bandʹs hometown of Seattle, Washington.

In 1995, The popular HBO comedy “Dream On” debuts on Fox, with all the objectionable language and nudity edited out for broadcast television. It didnʹt last long.

In 1995, “House of Buggin'” starring comedian John Leguizamo (TV Comedy Variety) premiered on Fox TV.

In 1996, on One Life to Live, Blair gave birth to her daughter with Todd, Starr.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: On the day of the legendary east-coast blizzard of 1996 (dubbed “Blizzardo” by Letterman), Letterman invites the entire stand-by audience in to see the show.

In 1997, Larry Hagman starred in the drama “Orleans” that debut on CBS, but it didnʹt last long.

In 1997, On All My Children (year not given but assumed), Dmitri was devastated by a doctored paternity test results that, thanks to Skyeʹs tampering, “proved” that heʹd fathered sister-in-law Mariaʹs baby. Later, the truth came out that Maddie was really sired by Edmund.

In 1997, Two weeks after the lucrative Christmas season officially ended, Intel Corporation FINALLY unveiled its much-anticipated Pentium processors with MMX (multimedia extensions) technology designed to offer users PCs with improved graphics, video and audio features.

In 1998, Roseanne files for divorce from third husband Ben Thomas.

In 1998, Scientists announce discovery that cosmosʹ galaxies are accelerating, flying apart at ever faster speeds.

In 1999, The quirky TV drama series “Providence” premiered on NBC

In 1999, The TV western series “Magnificent Seven” returned to CBS

In 2000, In one of the craziest games in NFL playoff history, Kevin Dyson returned a lateral on a kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown with three seconds left, as the Tennessee Titans stunned the Buffalo Bills 22-16.

In 2000, “Winning Lines” game show hosted by Dick Clark premiered on CBS

In 2001, On One Life to Live, Max Holden (James DePaiva) tried to convince Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva) not to marry Todd Manning (Roger Howarth). Later, on his jet, Todd revealed a new passport to Blair with the name "Blair Cramer Manning."

In 2002, Wendyʹs fast food chain founder Dave Thomas (not to be confused with SCTVʹs Dave Thomas) died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at age 69.

In 2002, “Last Call with Carson Daly” began airing on NBC

In 2003, “Star Search Live” premiered on CBS. “The Bachelorette” premiered on ABC. “Celebrity Mole: Hawaii” premiered on ABC.

In 2004, “The Apprentice” premiered on NBC. It was hosted by...nah, who cares?

In 2006, The WWE held the New Year’s Revolution Pay-Per-View, which featured a 6-man Elimination Chamber Match won by John Cena. Upon winning the match, Edge became the first man to cash in the “Money in the Bank” briefcase, which guarantees the holder a championship match anytime they choose to cash it in. Edge took advantage of John Cena having been in a brutal match just moments before to take his shot. He became the new WWE Champion. (source: Love Thy Nerd Dot Com)

In 2007, Actress Yvonne De Carlo, who was famous for playing Lily in the TV series “The Munsters”, died in Woodland Hills, California, at age 84.

In 2007, Tim McGraw released "Last Dollar (Fly Away)" which became his twenty-first US #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Big Kenny, one-half of country rock duo Big & Rich, wrote "Last Dollar" after a disastrous night of gambling in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve in 2002.

In 2008, On Days of our Lives, EJ DiMera (James Scott) went downstairs at his Stefano's (Joseph Mascolo) mansion and found John Black (Drake Hogestyn) in Rolf's lab.

In 2008, “One Tree Hill” returned to be airing new episodes on The CW.

In 2011, “God, the Devil and Bob” returned to be airing new episodes on Adult Swim.

In 2014, Guy Wilson debuted as Will Horton on Days of our Lives. Wilson left the show in October 2015 when the character was murdered.

In 2014, “Chicago P.D.” began airing on NBC

In 2016, American country singer-songwriter Red Simpson, best known for his trucker-themed songs died aged 81. His first #1 hit was with "Sam's Place," recorded by Buck Owens. In 1979, Simpson appeared for the last time on the charts with "The Flying Saucer Man and the Truck Driver."

In 2020, Screenwriter and actor Buck Henry, who co-wrote and appeared in “The Graduate,” died in Los Angeles at the age of 89.

In 2020, “Americaʹs Top Dog” began airing on A&E

In 2020, “Party of Five” returned to be airing new episodes on Freeform

In 2021, A video tribute to Alex Trebek closed the dayʹs episode of “Jeopardy,” the last one Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life in November 2020.

In 2021, Twitter permanently suspended President Donald Trumpʹs personal account “due to the risk of further incitement of violence” after an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

In 2022, NASAʹs new James Webb Space Telescope opened its huge, gold-plated, flower-shaped mirror, the final step in the unfurling of the observatory, which had already traveled more than 660,000 miles since its Christmas Day launch.

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Movie Releases On This Date

In 1965, "Dear Brigitte" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "Wild 90" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1971, "The Ski Bum" was released by Embassy Pictures; Bruce D. Clark (director/screenplay); Marc Siegler (screenplay); Zalman King, Charlotte Rampling, Joseph Mell, Dimitra Arliss, Pierre Jalbert, Anna Karen Morrow, Paul Jabara, Michael Lerner, Noah Keen, Penelope Spheeris, Tedd King, Dwight Marfield, Freddie James, Lori Shelle, Don Campbell, David Chow, Deborah Smaller; Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "The Mutilator" was released by Ocean King Releasing; Buddy Cooper, John S. Douglass (directors); Matt Mitler, Bill Hitchcock, Ruth Martinez, Connie Rogers, Morey Lampley, Frances Raines, Jack Chatham, Bennie Moore, Trace Cooper, Pamela Weddle Cooper; Slasher; Live Action

In 1985, "Rockin' Road Trip" was released by Troma Entertainment; William Olsen (director); Leon Rippy, Martin Tucker, Pat Miller, Garth McLean, Katherine Harrison, Leland Gantt, Steve Boles, Margaret Currie; Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "Cop" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; James B. Harris (director/screenplay); James Woods, Lesley Ann Warren, Charles Durning, Charles Haid, Raymond J. Barry, Randi Brooks, Steven Lambert, Christopher Wynne, Jan McGill, Vicki Wauchope, Melinda Lynch, John Petievich, Dennis Stewart, Annie McEnroe; Crime, Thriller; Live Action

In 1993, "Leprechaun" was released by Trimark Pictures; Mark Jones (director/screenplay); Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston, Ken Olandt, Mark Holton, Robert Hy Gorman, Shay Duffin, John Sanderford, John Voldstad, Pamela Mant, William Newman, David Permenter, Raymond Turner, Heather Kennedy, Timothy Garrick, Alexandra Sachs, Brandon Sachs; Horror, Comedy; Live action

In 1999, "A Civil Action" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Paramount Pictures; Steve Zaillian (director/screenplay); John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Tony Shalhoub, William H. Macy, James Gandolfini, John Lithgow, Kathleen Quinlan, Željko Ivanek, Stephen Fry, Dan Hedaya, Sydney Pollack, Kathy Bates, Mary Mara, Bruce Norris, Peter Jacobson, Howie Carr; Drama, Live Action

In 2005, "Fetching Cody" was released by Panorama Entertainment; Jay Baruchel, Sarah Lind

In 2010, "Daybreakers" was released by Lionsgate / Film Finance Corporation Australia; Peter Spierig & Michael Spierig (directors/screenplay); Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Claudia Karvan, Michael Dorman, Isabel Lucas, Vince Colosimo, Jay Laga'aia

In 2010, "Leap Year" was released by Universal Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment; Anand Tucker (director); Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan (screenplay); Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, Kaitlin Olson, Noel O'Donovan, Tony Rohr, Pat Laffan, Alan Devlin, Ian McElhinney, Vincenzo Nicoli, Flaminia Cinque, Peter O'Meara

In 2010, "Youth in Revolt" was released by The Weinstein Company; Miguel Arteta (director); Gustin Nash (screenplay); Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long, Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Jean Smart, Zach Galifianakis, Erik Knudsen, Adhir Kalyan, Fred Willard, Ari Graynor, Rooney Mara, Jade Fusco, M. Emmet Walsh, Mary Kay Place, Jonathan Bradford Wright, Michael Collins

In 2010, "B*tch Slap" was released by IM Global / Summit Entertainment; Rick Jacobson (director/screenplay); Eric Gruendemann (screenplay); Julia Voth, Erin Cummings, America Olivo, Ron Melendez, William Gregory Lee, Minae Noji, Michael Hurst

In 2010, "Stranger Things" was released by unknown

In 2010, "Pyaar Impossible!" was released by Yash Raj Films; Uday Chopra, Priyanka Chopra, Anupam Kher

In 2010, "Crazy on the Outside" was released by Freestyle Releasing; Tim Allen (director); Judd Pillot, John Peaslee (screenplay); Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Ray Liotta, J.K. Simmons, Julie Bowen, Kelsey Grammer, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kenton Duty, Daniel Booko, Karle Warren, Robert Baker, Casey Sander, Jon Gries, Malcolm Goodwin, Rocky LaPorte, Meeghan Holaway

In 2010, "Waiting for Armageddon" was released by First Run Features; Kate Davis, David Heilbroner (directors)

In 2010, "Wonderful World" was released by Magnolia Pictures; Joshua Goldin (director); Matthew Broderick, Sanaa Lathan, Michael K. Williams, Jodelle Ferland, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ally Walker, Philip Baker Hall

In 2013, "The Grandmaster" was released by Block 2 Pictures / Jet Tone Films; Wong Kar-wai (director/screenplay); Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Zhang Ziyi, Song Hye-kyo, Chang Chen, Zhao Benshan, Yuen Woo-ping, Xiaoshenyang, Cung Le, Lo Hoi-pang, Leung Siu-lung, Julian Cheung, Lo Mang, Berg Ng

In 2016, "The Forest" was released by Focus Features; Jason Zada (director); Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Eoin Macken

In 2016, "Anesthesia" was released by IFC Films; Tim Blake Nelson (director); Glenn CloseK. Todd Freeman, Jessica Hecht, Gretchen Mol, Tim Blake Nelson, Gloria Reuben, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, Mickey Sumner, Yul Vazquez, Sam Waterston, Michael K. Williams

In 2016, "Lamb" was released by The Orchard; Ross Partridge (director); Ross Partridge, Oona Laurence, Jess Weixler, Tom Bower

The Holiday Almanacs for January 8, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Wed Jan the 8 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 8 of the year
Serialnumber = 45653
Julian date = 2460672 O.S.= 12 - 26 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] "Weeks" Week (Day 4)
[USA] National Law Enforcement Training Week (Day 4)
[USA] Pun Week (Day 4)
[World] Universal Week of Prayer (Day 4)
[Louisana] Battle of New Orleans/Old Hickory Day/ Jackson Day (1815)
[Northern Mariana Islands] Commonwealth Day (1978)
[UN] Literacy Day
[USA] Battle of New Orleans Day
[USA] Hold Onto Your Head Day
[USA] Rock 'n' Roll Day
[USA] Make Your Dreams Come True Day

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.
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Last day a ball club can re-sign its own free agents until May 1
[Ancient Rome] (a d vj Id Jan)
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