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Last Updated 04-13-2024

Ivan Sloane -- is 89 in the year 2024 and 90 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1935
Misc: World-Famous Watchmaker

🎭Joan Blackman -- is 86 in the year 2024 and 87 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1938 N.S.
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1990
TV Shows: Peyton Place, The Castle of Adventure
Movie Titles: Kid Galahad, Shivers, Visit to a Small Planet, Blue Hawaii

🎭Peter Gerety -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1940
Actor
TV Shows: Homicide (as Detective Stuart Gharty)
Movie Titles: Inside Man, K-PAX, War of the Worlds, Changeling

🎵Taj Mahal -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1942
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Singer, Multi-instrumentalist
Misc: Blues, Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, Reggae, Calypso, African, & Bahamian styles

🏆🏀Bill Blair -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1942
NBA Coach

🏆🎾Tony Roche -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1945
Hall of Famer, Tennis Player, Tennis Coach, Australian

🎵🎸Bill Bruford -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1949
Hall of Famer, Record Company Owner, Music Producer, Composer, Percussionist, Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Group Names: Yes, King Crimson, Anderson-Bruford-Wakeman-Howe

🎵Keith -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1949 N.S.
Pop Singer
Names/Places: RN:James Barry Keefer
Song Titles: 98.6

🎭Bobby Porter -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1952
Actor, Stuntman
Misc: midget stunt double
TV Shows: Quark (as Andy the Robot), Malcolm in the Middle (stunt coordiator)
Movie Titles: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Jumanji

🏆🏈Norv Turner -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1952
NFL Coach

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🎵Pat Flynn -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1952
Country Guitarist

📰Kathleen Sullivan -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1953
Newscaster, Journalist
Names/Places: b. in Pasadena, CA
TV Shows: CNN, ABC News, CBS News

🎵George Johnson -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1953
Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Brothers Johnson

🎭John Iles -- is 70 in the year 2024 and 71 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1954
Actor, English
TV Shows: The Bill (as D.S. Mike Dashwood)

🏆🥊Sugar Ray Leonard -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1956
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: b. in Wilmington, NC; RFMN:Ray Charles
Misc: light welterweight Olympic champ (1976), World Boxing Council world welterweight title 1979 and four more titles; retired after losing to Terry Norris on Feb. 9, 1991, with record of 36-2-1 and 25 KOs.

🎵🎸Audie Desbrow -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1957
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Great White

🎵🎸Alan Rankine -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1958
Music Producer, Keyboardist, New Wave Guitarist, Scottish
Group Names: The Associates

🎭Armand Schultz -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1959
Actor
Movie Titles: Burn After Reading, Salt, Vanilla Sky, Cold Souls
Video Games: Star Wars: The Old Republic -Rise of the Hutt Cartel

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🏆Jim Nantz -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1959 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Sports Announcer

🎭Fiona Hutchison -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1960
Actress, Ballet Dancer (m)
Movie Titles: American Gothic

🎭Simon Fuller -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1960 N.S.
TV Producer (m)
TV Shows: American Idol

🎭Jay Harik -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1960
Actor, Lebanese
Movie Titles: Accepted, American Dreamz, Nobody's Shalom, Live from Baghdad

🎭Bruce Thomas -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1961
Actor
TV Shows: Kyle XY
Movie Titles: Army of Darkness, Legally Blonde, Hall Pass

🎵Enya -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1961
Songwriter, Pianist, New Age Singer, Irish
Names/Places: RN:Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin; PRON:Enya Nee VREE-nine
Misc: Whimsical Will's raving fave
Song Titles: Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)
Album Titles: Enya, Watermark, Shepherd Moons, The Celts, The Memory of Trees, A Day Without Rain

🎭Craig Ferguson -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1962 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Scottish
TV Shows: Drew Carey Show (as Nigel Wick), The Late Late Show (host)

🏆🏈Scott Case -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1962
NFL Player

🏆🏀Kim Mulkey -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1962 N.S.
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Coach

🎵🎸Tracy Bryn -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1962
Modern Rock Musician
Group Names: Voice Of The Beehive

🏆🏀Jon Koncak -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1963
NBA Center

🎵🎸Page McConnell -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1963
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Phish

🎭David Eigenberg -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1964
Actor
TV Shows: Sex and the City (as Steve Brady), Chicago Fire (as Christopher Herrmann also in Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med)
Movie Titles: Sex and the City (series)

🎭Paige Turco -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1965
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Dancer (m)
TV Shows: The 100 (As Dr. Abigail Griffin), The Game Plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (as April O'Neil), American Gothic (as Gail Emory), Party of Five (as Annie Mott), NYPD Blue (as Officer Abby Sullivan)
Movie Titles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (series)

🎵🎸Trent Reznor -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1965 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Hard Rock Singer
Misc: film score composer
Group Names: Nine Inch Nails (was basically a one-man band until 2016)

🎵Homer R. O'Dell -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1965 N.S.
Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: NN:Odell
Group Names: Mint Condition

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🎭Hill Harper -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1966
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Live Shot (as Tommy Greer), CSI: NY (as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes)
Movie Titles: He Got Game, The Skulls, Concussion

🏆🏀Daniel Ricardo "Danny" Manning -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1966 N.S.
NBA Forward, College Basketball Coach

🎭Cameron Bancroft -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1967
Actor, Stuntman
TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Joe Bradley), Cedar Cove (as Will Jeffers)
Movie Titles: The Beachcombers, Code Name: Eternity, Simple Things

🏆🏈Tim Grunhard -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1968
NFL Center

🎵🎸Dave Abbruzzese -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1968
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Pearl Jam

🏆🏈Craig Erickson -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1969
NFL Quarterback

🎨Thom Filicia -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1969
Interior Designer (m)
TV Shows: Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

🏆🏈Derrick Deese -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
NFL Player

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🏆🏀Chris (Basketball) Smith -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
NBA Guard

🏆🏀Hubert Davis -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
NBA Guard, College Basketball Coach

🏆🏀Todd Mundt -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
NBA Player

🎭🎵Jordan Knight -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
Actor, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: NN:N; RFN:Nathaniel Marcel
Misc: some say b. in 1971
Group Names: New Kids on the Block, soloist

🎵Darnell Van Rensalier -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Shai

🏆🏒Jim Cummins -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
NHL Player

🏆🏒Dane Jackson -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1970
NHL Player, Canadian

⚖Gina Raimondo -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1971 N.S.
Government Official (m)

🏆🏒Bill Lindsay -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1971
NHL Player, Canadian

🎭Jay Anthony Franke -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1972
Actor
TV Shows: California Dreams (as Jake Sommers)

🏆🏈John Burrough -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1972
NFL Player

🎭🎵🎸Joshua Homme -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1973
Actor, Music Producer, Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer
Group Names: Eagles of Death Metal, Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age

🎵Alfred Nevarez -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1973
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: some say May 18
Group Names: All 4 One

🎭Sendhil Ramamurthy -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1974 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Heroes (as Mohinder Suresh also on Heroes Reborn), Beauty and the Beast (as Gabe Lowen)
Movie Titles: Shor in the City

🎵🎸Andrea Corr -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1974
Modern Rock Singer, Irish
Group Names: The Corrs

🏆🏒Mike Prokopec -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1974
NHL Player, Canadian

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🎭Sasha Alexander -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1975
Actress, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Dawson's Creek (as Gretchen Witter), Navy NCIS (as Agent Caitlin Todd), Shameless, Rissoli and Isles (as Dr. Maura Isles)

🎭Rochelle Aytes -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1976
Actress
TV Shows: Mistresses (as April Malloy)
Movie Titles: White Chicks

🎭🎵Kandi Burruss -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1976
Actress, Personality, Music Producer, Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Xscape

🎭Kat Foster -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1978
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: 'Til Death (as Steph Woodcock)

🏆⚾Carlos Peña -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1978
MLB First Baseman, Dominican Republican
Names/Places: RN: Carlos Felipe Pena
Misc: Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, AL Home Run Leader 2009
Sports Teams: Texas Rangers (2001), Oakland Athletics (2002), Detroit Tigers (2002-2005), Boston Red Sox (2006), Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays (2007-2010), Chicago Cubs (2011), Tampa Bay Rays (2012), Houston Astros (2013), Kansas City Royals (2013), Texas Rangers (2014)

🎭Ayda Field -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1979
Actress
Names/Places: RN: Ayda Sabahat Evecan
TV Shows: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Back to You
Movie Titles: Austenland, Strange Wilderness

🎵R. J. Helton -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1981
Singer, Christian/Contemporary Performer
TV Shows: American Idol (finalist #5 2002)

🏆🏈Matt Cassel -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1982
NFL Quarterback

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🏆🏀Tony Parker -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1982
NBA Player, Belgiumese, French

🎭Ginger Gonzaga -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1983
Actress
Movie Titles: The Morning After, Ted, Someone Marry Barry, Splitting Hairs

🎵🎸Passenger -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1984
Songwriter, Folk Singer, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: RN: Michael David Rosenberg

🎭Nathalie Paulding -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1985
Actress
Movie Titles: Bully, The Life Before Her Eyes, Bringing Rain

🏆🏈Matt (Football) Ryan -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1985 N.S.
NFL Quarterback
Misc: NFL MVP (2016)
Sports Teams: Atlanta Falcons

🎭🎵Derek Hough -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1985
Actor, Choreographer (m), Dancer (m), Songwriter, Singer, Musician, American
TV Shows: Nashville (as Noah West)

🎭Erin Richards -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1986 N.S.
Actress, Welsh (Wales)
TV Shows: Gotham (as Barbara Kean)
Movie Titles: The Quiet Ones, Open Grave

🎭Tahj Mowry -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1986
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Baby Daddy (as Tucker Dobbs), Kim Possible (as Wade Load), Smart Guy (as T.J. Henderson)
Movie Titles: Seventeen Again

🎭Nikki Reed -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1988 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Sleepy Hollow (as Betsy Ross)
Movie Titles: Thirteen, Twilight (series)

🎭🏆Karrueche Tran -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1988 N.S.
Actress, Model

🏆Tessa Virtue -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1989 N.S.
Ice Dancer, Olympic Athlete

🎭Leven Rambin -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1990
Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Grey's Anatomy, Wizards of Waverly Place, CSI: Miami, True Detective (as Athena Bezzerides)
Movie Titles: The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Chasing Mavericks

🎵Kree Harrison -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1990
Pop Singer
TV Shows: American Idol (runner up in season 12)

🎭Samantha Browne-Walters -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1991
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 2003
TV Shows: Life With Bonnie (as Samantha Molloy)

🎭Justin Martin -- is 30 in the year 2024 and 31 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1994
Actor
Movie Titles: Flight, Soloist, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, The Express

🎭Ryan Ochoa -- is 28 in the year 2024 and 29 in the year 2025; b.5/17/1996 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: iCarly (as Chuck Carly), Pair of Kings
Movie Titles: Astro Boy

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Ava Dillon -- is 18 in the year 2024 and 19 in the year 2025; b.5/17/2006
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Jane Stuart and Kevin's daughter

Odie Sal Dodson -- is 7 in the year 2024 and 8 in the year 2025; b.5/17/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Ashley Williams and Neal's son

📰John Gill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1732 d.8/25/1785 (53)
Publisher (m), Patient
Misc: a leading advocate of American colonial independence from Britain.

🎖⚖John Penn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/6/1741 J-LD or 5/17/1741 N.S. d.9/14/1788 N.S. (47)
Revolutionary (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

⚛Edward Jenner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1749 d.1/26/1823 (73)
Physician (m), English
Misc: smallpox vaccination discoverer

✍Robert Smith Surtees -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1803 d.3/16/1864 (60)
Novelist, English
Misc: Novelist of the chase and the creator of Mr. Jorrocks, one of the great comic characters of English literature, a Cockney grocer who is as blunt as John Bull and entirely given over to fox hunting.

⚛Joseph Norman Lockyer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1836 d.8/16/1920 (84)
Astronomer (m), British
Misc: discovered Helium in the sun/founded Nature magazine

🏆Wilhelm Steinitz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1856 d.8/12/1900 (44)
Chess Player, Czech
Misc: the first world chess champion 1866-94; DOD was entered as DOB on Pat Kincaid's database(???), else DOD is unconfirmed

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⚛Schuyler S. Wheeler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1860 d.4/20/1923 (62)
Inventor (m)
Misc: invented the two-blade electric fan in 1882

🎵Erik Alfred Leslie Satie -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1866 d.7/1/1925 (59)
Composer, French

🎨💰Horace Elgin Dodge -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1868 d.12/10/1920 (52)
Designer (m), Manufacturer
Misc: created the Dodge automobile; noted for having invented one of the first all-steel cars in America.

🏆George Sheldon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1874 N.S. d.11/25/1907 N.S. (33)
Hall of Famer, Diver, Olympic Athlete, American

⚛Roger Griswold Perkins -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1874 d.3/28/1936 (61)
Scientist (m), Professor (m)
Misc: responsible for the filtration and chlorination of the Cleveland water supply

🏆🥊Sam McVey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1884 d.12/23/1921 (37)
Hall of Famer, Boxer

👑King Alfonso XIII Of Spain -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1886 d.2/28/1941 (54)
King, Spanish
Misc: ruled 1886-1931

✍📰⚖Alfonso Reyes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1889 d.12/27/1959 (70)
Essayist, Poet (m), Critic (m), Historian (m), Diplomat (m), Mexican

🎭Ruth Donnelly -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1896 d.11/17/1982 (86)
Movie Actress

🎵Fausto Cleva -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1902 d.8/6/1971 (69)
Conductor, American, Italian
Misc: conductor of Symphonies

⚖Ayatollah Khomeini -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1903 d.6/4/1989 (86)
Head of State (m)
Names/Places: FN:Ruhollah
Misc: Iran leader; June 4 date of decease is Iran time, some say b. 1901 or 1902 or Sep 23 1902, another news source said b. 1900

🏆⚾James "Cool Papa" Bell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1903 N.S. d.3/7/1991 N.S. (87)
Hall of Famer, MLB Outfielder
Misc: top Negro League player

🎭Jean Gabin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1904 d.11/15/1976
Movie Actor, French
Names/Places: RN:Jean-Alexis Moncourge

✍John Patrick -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1905 d.11/7/1995 (90)
Dramatist/Playwright (m)
Misc: Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Teahouse of the August Moon" and many screenplays

⛪Carl McIntire -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1906 d.3/9/2002 (95)
Religionist
Misc: founder and minister in the Bible Presbyterian Church.

🎵Zinka Milanov -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1906 d.5/30/1989 (83)
Opera Soprano, Yugoslav
Misc: leading at the Metropolitan Opera for nearly 30 yrs.

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🎭Horace McMahon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1907 d.8/17/1971 (64)
Actor
Names/Places: RLN:MacMahon
TV Shows: Martin Kane (as Captain Willis), Danny Thomas Show (as Horace), Naked City (as Lt. Mike Parker), Jackie Gleason Show

🎭Magda Schneider -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1909 d.7/30/1996 (87)
Actress

💰Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1909 d.12/19/1994 (85)
Businessperson
Misc: (Anthony Paonessa), real estate entrepreneur, invented the shopping mall

🎭Alfredo Mayo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1911 d.5/19/1985 (74)
Actor, Spanish

🎭Maureen O'Sullivan -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1911 d.6/22/1998 (87)
Movie Actress, Irish
Names/Places: b. in Boyle; Mia Farrow's mom, John Farrow's wife
Movie Titles: Tarzan (movie series as Jane)

🏆⚾🏈"Ace" Parker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1912 d.11/6/2013 (101)
Hall of Famer, MLB Player, College Baseball Coach, NFL Quarterback
Misc: in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL 1937-1941), Boston Yanks (NFL 1945), New York Yankees (AAFC 1946), Philadelphia Athletics (MLB 1936-1937)

📰🎭🎵Grant Turner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1912 d.10/19/1991 (79)
Hall of Famer, Commentator, Announcer (m), Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Grand Ole Opry announcer for half-a-century

⚖Archibald Cox -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1912 d.5/29/2004 (92)
Attorney/Lawyer (m)
Misc: Watergate special prosecutor

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🎨Arthur Getz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1913 d.1/19/1996 (82)
Artist
Misc: his depictions of life in and around the city appeared 210 times on the cover of The New Yorker magazine

📰Stewart Alsop -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1914 d.5/26/1974 (60)
Journalist, Editor (m)
Misc: Saturday Evening Post

🏆🏒Carl Liscombe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1915 d.2/23/2004 (88)
NHL Player

⚖Richard Bolling -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1916 d.4/21/1991 (74)
Politician (m)

🎭Andrew Craddock Lyles -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1918 d.9/27/2013 (95)
Movie Producer/Director (m)
Names/Places: aka "A.C."

✍🎭Mary Lawrence -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1918 d.9/24/1991 (73)
Author (m), TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Love That Bob (as Ruth Helm)

🎵Brigit Nilsson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1918 N.S. d.12/25/2005 N.S. (87)
Opera Soprano, Swedish
Names/Places: b. in West Karup
Misc: some say b. 1923

✍📰🎭Harriet Van Horne -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1920 d.1/15/1998 (77)
Television Critic (m), Columnist, Panelist
TV Shows: Leave It to The Girls

🎵Bob Merrill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1921 d.2/17/1998 (76)
Lyricist, Songwriter
Misc: wrote scores to the musicals "Funny Girl" and "Carnival"
Song Titles: How Much is That Doggie in the Window (writer)

🎭Alice Backes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1923 d.3/15/2007 (83)
TV Actress
TV Shows: Bachelor Father (as Vickie)

🎵Richard "Dick" Hixson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1924 N.S. d.11/25/1982 N.S. (58)
Trombonist
Misc: contributed to numerous jazz record albums and played in many Broadway shows.

🏆🏁🏊John Griffith Davies -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1929 N.S. d.3/24/2020 N.S. (90)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Australian

🏆🥊Billy Red Lyons -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1932 N.S. d.6/22/2009 N.S. (77)
Hall of Famer, Wrestler, Canadian
Names/Places: RN: William Snip

🎵🎷Jackie McLean -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1932 d.3/31/2006 (73)
Alto-sax, Jazz Performer

🏆🏈Earl E. Morrall -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1934 d.4/24/2014 (79)
NFL Quarterback
Misc: backup QB; NFL Player of the Year [1968], Super Bowls III, V, VII, VIII; AFC Player of the Year [1971]
Sports Teams: San Francisco '49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins

🎵Sonny Knight -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1934 d.9/5/1998 (64)
Singer
Names/Places: RN:Joey C. Smith

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✍🎭Dennis Potter -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1935 d.6/7/1994 (59)
Author (m), Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m), English
TV Shows: Pennies From Heaven (TV mini-series), The Singing Detective (screenwriter)

🎭Dennis Hopper -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1936 d.5/29/2010 (74)
TV/Movie Actor, Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Dodge City, KS; Michelle Gilliam (Phillip)'s hubby for eight days
Movie Titles: Rebel Without a Cause, True Grit, Black Widow, Blue Velvet, Hoosiers, Easy Rider, Speed, EDtv, Knockaround Guys

🎭Don Dolan -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1936 N.S. d.9/22/2020 N.S. (84)
Actor
Movie Titles: The Philadelphia Experiment, Real Men, Shrunken Heads

🎭Jason Bernard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1938 d.10/18/1996 (58)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Cagney and Lacey (as Deputy Inspector Marquette), Herman's Head (as Mr. Bracken)
Movie Titles: While You Were Sleeping, All of Me

🎭Paolo Bortoluzzi -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1938 d.10/16/1993 (55)
Actor, Choreographer (m), Ballet Dancer (m), Italian

🎵Pervis Jackson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1938 N.S. d.8/18/2008 N.S. (70)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Spinners

✍Gary Paulsen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1939 N.S. d.10/13/2021 N.S. (82)
Children's Author (m)

🎵Martin Hale -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1941 d.10/31/1968 (27)
Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Spanky and Our Gang

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🎵Jesse Winchester -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1944 d.4/11/2014 (69)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop Singer

🎭🎵Penny De Haven -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1948 d.2/23/2014 N.S. (65)
Actress, Gospel Singer, Country Singer
Names/Places: aka Penny Starr

✍🎭🎵Howard Ashman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1951 d.3/14/1991 (39)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Director (m), Lyricist, Gay
Movie Titles: Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast

✍🎭Yôko Shimada -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1953 N.S. d.7/25/2022 N.S. (69)
Author (m), Actress, Japanese
TV Shows: Shogun

🎭Bill Paxton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1955 N.S. d.2/25/2017 N.S. (61)
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Song Titles: Fish Heads (video)
TV Shows: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (as John Garrett), Training Day (as Det. Frank Rourke)
Movie Titles: Aliens, Edge of Tomorrow, True Lies, Apollo 13, Twister, Titanic, Mighty Joe Young, A Simple Plan, U-571, Thunderbirds To The Rescue

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

🎭Bob Saget -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1956 N.S. d.1/9/2022 N.S. (65)
TV Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia
TV Shows: Full House (as Danny Tanner also on Fuller House), America's Funniest Home Videos, How I Met Your Mother (as Older Ted Mosby), 1 vs 100 (host)
Movie Titles: Entourage (as himself), Madagascar

🏆⚾Pascual Pérez -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1957 d.10/31/2012 (55)
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican

🏆🏈Chris Henry -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/17/1983 d.12/17/2009 (26)
NFL Wide Receiver

🎨Sandro Botticelli -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1444 d.5/17/1510
Painter (m)
Names/Places: RN:Alessandro di Mariano del Filipepi
Misc: probably in his mid 60s when he died

👑Empress Catherine The Great I Of Russia -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/5/1684 O.S. or 4/15/1684 N.S. d.5/6/1727 O.S. (43) or 5/17/1727 N.S. (43)
Empress, Russian

🎖Jean Cavalier -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/28/1681 N.S. d.5/17/1740 N.S. (58)
Revolutionary (m), French

⚛Alexis Clairaut -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/13/1713 N.S. d.5/17/1765 N.S. (52)
Astronomer (m), Geophysicist, Mathematician (m), Physicist (m), French
Misc: born between May 3 and May 13 of 1713

✍⚖John Jay -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/12/1745 J-LD or 12/23/1745 N.S. d.5/17/1829 (83)
Author (m), Supreme Court Chief Justice, Statesman (m), Diplomat (m), American
Misc: a founding father of the United States who served the new nation in both law and diplomacy. He established important judicial precedents as first chief justice of the Supreme Court (1789-95).

🎖⚛Nathaniel Rochester -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/21/1752 d.5/17/1831 (79)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier, Pioneer (m)

⚛René Caillié -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/19/1799 d.5/17/1838 (38)
Explorer (m), French

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⚖C. de Talleyrand-Perigord -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/2/1754 d.5/17/1838 (84)
Statesman (m)
Names/Places: FN:Charles Maurice

⚖John Cabell Breckinridge -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/21/1821 d.5/17/1875 (54)
Vice President (m), Statesman (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m)
Misc: 14th U.S. Vice President

⚛💰John Deere -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/7/1804 d.5/17/1886 (82)
Inventor (m), Manufacturer
Misc: The Steel Plow; pioneer manufacturer of agricultural implements.

💰Frederick August Otto Schwarz -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/18/1836 d.5/17/1911 (74)
Businessperson
Misc: Toy retailer who started FAO Schwarz.

🎵Lilli Lehmann -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/24/1848 d.5/17/1929 (80)
Opera Soprano, German

🎨Timothy Cole -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/6/1852 d.5/17/1931 (79)
Artist, Wood Engraver (m), English

🎨Cass Gilbert -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/24/1859 d.5/17/1934 (74)
Architect (m)
Misc: Woolworth building in N.Y., designed the Supreme Court building in D.C.

✍🎵Paul Abraham Dukas -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/1/1865 N.S. d.5/17/1935 N.S. (69)
Critic (m), Scholar (m), Teacher (m), Composer, French
Movie Titles: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (composer)

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🎭Robert E. "Wheezer" Hutchins -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/29/1925 N.S. d.5/17/1945 N.S. (20)
Movie Actor
Movie Titles: Our Gang

William Jefferson Blythe III -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/27/1918 N.S. d.5/17/1946 N.S. (28)
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: Bill's father; so are many of his half-siblings

✍⛪Béla Belázs -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/4/1884 d.5/17/1949 (64)
Poet (m), Critic (m), Screenwriter, Jewish, Hungarian

🏆🏈Harold "Brick" Muller -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/12/1901 N.S. d.5/17/1962 N.S. (60)
NFL Player

🏆🏈Steve Owen -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/21/1898 d.5/17/1964 (66)
Hall of Famer, NFL Coach, NFL Player, College Football Player
Sports Teams: Kansas City Blues (player 1924), Hartford Blues (player 1925), Cleveland Bulldogs (player 1925), Kansas City Cowboys (player 1925), New York Giants (player 1926-1931), New York Giants (player 1933), New York Giants (coach 1930-1953), Philadelphia Eagles (coach 1956-1957), Toronto Argonauts (coach 1959), Calgary Stampeders (coach 1960), Saskatchewan Roughriders (coach 1961-1962), Syracuse Stormers (coach 1963)

🏆Ernst Magnus Brandsten -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/13/1883 N.S. d.5/17/1965 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, Diver, Olympic Athlete, Swedish

🏆🥊Randolph "Randy" Turpin -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/7/1928 N.S. d.5/17/1966 N.S. (37)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, English

🎵John Wesley Work III -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/15/1901 d.5/17/1967 (65)
Hall of Famer, Educator (m), Composer, Musicologist
Misc: scholar of African-American folklore and music.

🎭Charles Braswell -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/7/1924 d.5/17/1974 (49)
Actor

⚛Erwin Mueller -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/13/1911 d.5/17/1977 (65)
Scientist (m), Inventor (m)
Misc: the field ion microscope to see atoms

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

⚛Jeannette Ridlon Piccard -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/5/1895 d.5/17/1981 (86)
Aviator (m), Balloonist
Misc: one of the first American women to qualify as a free balloon pilot in 1934

🏆⚾"Dixie" Walker -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/24/1910 d.5/17/1982 (71)
MLB Player

✍🎭🎵Abe Burrows -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/18/1910 d.5/17/1985 (74)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Director (m), Panelist, Composer
Names/Places: NN: The Bald Headed Baritone from Brooklyn
Misc: quiz shows, stage: Guys and Dolls

🎖⚖Wilbur J. Cohen -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/10/1913 N.S. d.5/17/1987 N.S. (73)
Hero (m), Government Official (m)
Misc: the first person to have a Social Security card; drafted Social Security Act; some sources give b. June 13, 1913

🎭🎵Frank Gallop -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/30/1900 d.5/17/1988 (87)
Actor, Announcer (m), Novelty Singer
Song Titles: The Ballad of Irving
TV Shows: Buick Circus Hour (ringmaster), Perry Como Show, Kraft Television Shows

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🎭Robert Webber -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/14/1924 d.5/17/1989 (64)
TV/Movie Actor
Misc: some say b. in 1928
TV Shows: Moonlighting (as Alex), 79 Park Avenue

🎵Lawrence Welk -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/11/1903 d.5/17/1992 (89)
Music Producer, Accordionist, Bandleader, Conductor
Names/Places: b. in Strassburg, MD; NN: The King of Champagne Music
Misc: Polka
TV Shows: The Lawrence Welk Show (host)

🏆🏒Hector "Toe" Blake -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/21/1912 N.S. d.5/17/1995 N.S. (82)
Hall of Famer, NHL Left Wing, Canadian
Misc: played 1934-1948; his eight Stanley Cup championships in 13 seasons as coach of the Montreal Canadiens is a National Hockey League record; led Montreal to 2 Stanley Cups as a player and 8 more as coach; regular season MVP in 1939.
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons

🎵Johnny "Guitar" Watson -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/3/1935 N.S. d.5/17/1996 N.S. (61)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Pianist, Blues Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Misc: influenced musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa

🏆🏁Scott Brayton -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/20/1959 d.5/17/1996 (37)
Auto Racer

🎭Bruce Fairbairn -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/19/1947 d.5/17/1999 (52)
Actor, Producer (m)

🎭Henry Jones -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/1/1912 d.5/17/1999 (86)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: The Girl with Something Extra, Phyllis (as Judge Jonathan Dexter), Falcon Crest (as R. Riley Wicker), Kate Loves a Mystery, Alfred Hitchcock, Kraft Theatre, Bonanza, Gunsmoke

🏆🏒Donald "Don" Clark -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/25/1915 N.S. d.5/17/1999 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Hockey Executive

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✍⚛Frank Slaughter -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/25/1908 N.S. d.5/17/2001 N.S. (93)
Writer (m), Novelist, Doctor (m), Surgeon (m)

🎨Dave Berg -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/12/1920 N.S. d.5/17/2002 N.S. (81)
Cartoonist
Misc: Mad Magazine

🏆⚾Joe Black -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/8/1924 d.5/17/2002 (78)
MLB Player

🎵Johnny Taylor -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1943 d.5/17/2002 (59)
Harmonicaist, Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: NN:Little, LN:Young

🎭June Whitley Taylor -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/26/1917 d.5/17/2004 (86)
Choreographer (m)

⛪🎭🎵Tony Randall -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/26/1920 d.5/17/2004 (84)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Tulsa, Okla.; RN:Leonard Rosenberg; Florence's hubby
TV Shows: One Man's Family (as Mac, Mr. Peepers' Harvey Weskit), The Odd Couple (as Felix Unger), Tony Randall Show (as Judge Walter Franklin), Love-Sydney (as Sidney Shorr)

🎭Frank Gorshin -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/5/1934 d.5/17/2005 (71)
Actor, Comedian, Impressionist
Names/Places: b. in Pittsburgh
TV Shows: Batman (as The Riddler)

🎭Cy Feuer -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/15/1911 d.5/17/2006 (95)
Stage Producer/Director (m)
Misc: A Chorus Line

✍Lloyd Alexander -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/30/1924 d.5/17/2007 (83)
Children's Author (m)

⚖Lionel Van Deerlin -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/25/1914 d.5/17/2008 (93)
Congressperson

⛪🏆⚾Harmon Killebrew -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/29/1936 d.5/17/2011 (74)
Hall of Famer, Mormon, MLB First Baseman
Names/Places: MN:Clayton
Misc: 13x All-Star, AL MVP 1969; slugger who led AL in HRs 6 times and RBI 3 times; 573 career HRs; Twins #3 retired
Sports Teams: Washington Senators / Minnesota Twins (1954-1974), Kansas City Royals (1975)

🎨⛪🎭🎵Donna Summer -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/31/1948 N.S. d.5/17/2012 N.S. (63)
Hall of Famer, Artist, Baptist, Movie Actress, Songwriter, Disco Singer
Names/Places: Bruce Sudano's wife, b. in Boston; RN:LaDonna Andrea Gaines; NN:The Queen of Disco
Misc: novelty song about her: Donna Summer On The Radio
Song Titles: Last Dance, Hot Stuff, Love To Love You Baby, Heaven Knows, I Feel Love, Bad Girls, MacArthur Park, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough with Barbra Streisand), On The Radio, Sunset People, The Wanderer, Dim All The Lights, She Works Hard for the Money, Love is in Control, Dinner With Gershwin, This Time I Know It's For Real
Album Titles: Live and More, Love to Love You Baby, I Remember Yesterday, Bad Girls, The Wanderer, She Works Hard for the Money
Movie Titles: Thank God It's Friday

🏆🏌Ken Venturi -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/15/1931 d.5/17/2013 (82)
Hall of Famer, Golfer
Misc: worked at CBS Sports as a golf analyst for 35 years until he retired in 2002.

⚖Jorge Videla -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/2/1925 d.5/17/2013 (87)
Politician (m), Argentine
Misc: dictator president of Argentina 1976-81

🎵Alan O'Day -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/3/1940 d.5/17/2013 (72)
Songwriter, Singer, Pianist
Song Titles: Undercover Angel

🎵Guy Clark -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/6/1941 d.5/17/2016 N.S. (74)
Songwriter, Musician, Country Singer

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🎵🎸Chris Cornell -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/20/1964 d.5/17/2017 N.S. (52)
Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer
Misc: b. 1963?
Group Names: Soundgarden (lead), Audioslave

✍Herman Wouk -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/27/1915 N.S. d.5/17/2019 N.S. (103)
Novelist
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Book Titles: The Caine Munity, The Winds Of War, War and Remembrance

🎵🎸Sean Tyla -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/3/1946 N.S. d.5/17/2020 N.S. (73)
Songwriter, Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: NN: The Godfather of Boogie

⚖💰Charles E. "Buddy" Roemer -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/4/1943 N.S. d.5/17/2021 N.S. (77)
Politician (m), Governor (m), Banker, Investor

🎭🏆Marnie Schulenburg -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/21/1984 N.S. d.5/17/2022 N.S. (37)
Actress, Gymnast

🎵Vangelis -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/29/1943 N.S. d.5/17/2022 N.S. (79)
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Synthesizer, Greek
Names/Places: RN:Evangelos Papathanassiou
Misc: composed the Chariots of Fire and Cosmos (Heaven and Hell) themes

🎵🎸Rick Price -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/10/1944 N.S. d.5/17/2022 N.S. (77)
Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Group Names: The Move, Wizzard

🎨🏆🥊Superstar Billy Graham -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/7/1943 N.S. d.5/17/2023 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Artist, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN:Eldridge Wayne Coleman

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U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Hands Across America” by Voices Of America peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, ✪ “My Wife, My Dog, My Cat” by Maskman And The Agents peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, ✪ “Nee Nee Na Na Na Na Nu Nu” by Dickey Doo And The Don'ts peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪ “The Funky Gibbon” by The Goodies peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “(We've Got) Honey Love” by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “All Of Me” by John Legend peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Beware Of The Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke)” by Panjabi MC Featuring Jay-Z peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1952, “Blue Tango” by Leroy Anderson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)” by The Pretenders peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Claudette” by The Everly Brothers peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Clocks” by Coldplay peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Da Dip” by Freak Nasty peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1941, “Dance Till Tomorrow” by Sammy Kaye And His Orchestra With The Kaydets peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do Right” by Paul Davis peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Walk Away” by Robert Tepper peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by The Vogues peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ease On Down The Road” by Consumer Rapport peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Feelin' It” by Jay-Z peaked at number 79 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1941, “G'Bye Now” by Horace Heidt And His Musical Knights Featuring Ronnie Kemper peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Gentle On My Mind” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Greatest Love Of All” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Growin'” by Kenny Loggins With Jim Messina peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Headed For A Fall” by Firefall peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Shall Be Released” by The Box Tops peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Want To Be Free” by The Ohio Players peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I'm Gonna Do All I Can” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “I'm Happy” by The Four Dates peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1952, “I'm Yours” by Don Cornell peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “In The Bad, Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)” by The Foundations peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Innocent Eyes” by Graham Nash peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Insomnia” by Faithless peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “It Ain't No Fun” by Shirley Brown peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Jackie Blue” by The Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Just A Little Bit” by Little Milton peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Just Get Started Lovin' You” by James Otto peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Just Married” by Marty Robbins peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Killer Queen” by Queen peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Lead A Double Life” by Loverboy peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Leavin'” by Jesse McCartney peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Let Me Be The Clock” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Like A Stone” by Audioslave peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Look At You” by George McCrae peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1947, “Mam'selle” by Dick Haymes peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Me And My Broken Heart” by Rixton peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Midnight Rendezvous” by The Babys peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Mutual Surrender (What A Wonderful World)” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Never As Good As The First Time” by Sade peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “No, No” by Fats Domino peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “One Night At A Time” by George Strait peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Picture To Burn” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Realize” by Colbie Caillat peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Rough Boy” by ZZ Top peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Silent All These Years” by Tori Amos peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Skinny Minnie” by Bill Haley And His Comets peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Someday Man” by The Monkees peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Stand!” by Sly And The Family Stone peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Thank You Baby” by The Stylistics peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1941, “The Band Played On” by Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians With Kenny Gardner And The Lombardo Trio peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Composer” by Diana Ross And The Supremes peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Immigrant” by Neil Sedaka peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “The Way That I Love You” by Ashanti peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “This Ol' Cowboy” by The Marshall Tucker Band peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Trampled Under Foot” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Under The Influence” by Vanity peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “What Have You Done For Me Lately” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Whatever It Takes” by Lifehouse peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Why Can't This Be Love” by Van Halen peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Wild Wild Love” by Pitbull Featuring G.R.L. peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “You Need Love” by Styx peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, ✪ “Hell” by Squirrel Nut Zippers peaked at number 72 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, ✪ “Pinball Wizard” by The Who peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “A Sky Full Of Stars” by Coldplay peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “All in The Past” by Gary And Dave peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “All Of Me” by John Legend peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Amie” by Pure Prairie League peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Any Way You Want It” by Journey peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Buying A Book” by Joe Tex peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Casatschok” by Alexandrow Karazov peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Cherry Pie” by The Tri Lads peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Come On Over” by Chillwack peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Cum Hear The Band” by April Wine peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by The Vogues peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Elegantly Wasted” by INXS peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Preston peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Give It 2 Me” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Hell Yeah” by Ginuwine Featuring Baby peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hidin' From Love” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Him” by Rupert Holmes peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Can Survive” by Triumph peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I've Been Loving You Too Long” by Ike And Tina Turner peaked at number 78 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ignition” by R. Kelly peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2008, “It's Not My Time” by 3 Doors Down peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Kewpie Doll” by Perry Como peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Looking Back” by Nat "King" Cole peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Lucky Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Me And My Broken Heart” by Rixton peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Mrs. Walker, It's All Over” by Billie Jo Spears peaked at number 85 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Mutual Surrender (What A Wonderful World)” by Bourgeois Tagg peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “My Way” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Nothing But A Heartache” by Flirtations peaked at number 31 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Once Again, She's All Alone” by First Edition peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “One Beautiful Day” by Ecstasy, Passion And Pain peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Pocketful Of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Problem” by Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Red Clay County Line” by Peggy Lipton peaked at number 94 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Ride Like The Wind” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Save Me” by Queen peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Say Goodbye To Little Jo” by Steve Forbert peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Seattle” by Perry Como peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Set Me Free” by Utopia peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Shoeshine Boy” by Eddie Kendricks peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Sick And Tired” by Fats Domino peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Composer” by Diana Ross And The Supremes peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “There's Only One Of You” by The Four Lads peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Time” by Chantal Kreviazuk peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Too Hot” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Torero” by Renato Carosone peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2008, “When I'm With You” by Faber Drive peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Young Americans” by David Bowie peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “All By Myself” by Céline Dion peaked at number 7 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Deliver Me” by Hoch Voisine peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'll Always Be Right There” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “If He Should Break Your Heart” by Journey peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “It's In Your Eyes” by Phil Collins peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Make You Mad” by The Odds peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Out Of My Mind” by Duran Duran peaked at number 51 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Too Late, Too Soon” by Jon Secada peaked at number 56 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1997, “When I Need You” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 55 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, ✪ “Bluebirds Flying High” by James Fox And Cardiff City FC peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, ✪ “Do It With Madonna” by The Androids peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Everybody's Cheering The Blues” by Everton Football Club peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Sittin' On Top Of The World” by Liverpool Football Team 1986 peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, ✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Senor Coconut And His Orchestra peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, ✪ “Take Your Shoes Off” by The Cheeky Girls peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “The Bucket Of Water Song” by Four Bucketeers peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “'The Professionals'” by Laurie Johnson peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “5 Miles To Empty” by Brownstone peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “A Forest” by The Cure peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “A Wonderful Time Up There” by Pat Boone peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “All And All” by Joyce Sims peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “And The Rain Falls” by Blue Amazon peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Born To Rock And Roll” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Boys Don't Cry” by The Cure peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Buried Alive By Love” by HIM peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Calibre Cuts” by Calibre Cuts peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Can't Keep Living This Way” by Rootjoose peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Cardboy King” by Salad peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ching Ching (Lovin' You Still)” by Terri Walker peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Cornershop” by Babybird peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Daddy-O” by Wideboys Featuring Shaznay Lewis peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Daylight” by Kelly Rowland Featuring Travis McCoy peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Deeper” by Delirious? peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Easy” by Groove Armada peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Favourite Things” by Big Brovaz peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Fireworks EP” by Embrace peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Fire” by Scooter peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Forbidden Fruit” by Paul van Dyk peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Forever Girl” by Ott peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Forget About Tomorrow” by Feeder peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Freeway Of Love” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Girls And Boys” by Good Charlotte peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Gospel Oak EP” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Greatest Love Of All” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Heartbreaker” by will.i.am Featuring Cheryl Cole peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hold On To My Love” by Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Hold On” by Ann Nesby peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Holding Onto Heaven” by Foxes peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Husan” by Bhangra Knights vs. Husan peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Like It” by Angel Moraes peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “I Shoulda Loved Ya” by Narada Michael Walden peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo (Doo Dat Dance)” by Disco Tex And The Sex-O-Lettes Featuring Sir Monti Rock III peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Wish You Love” by Paul Young peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'm A Man, Not A Boy” by North And South peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “If You Leave” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ignition Remix” by R. Kelly peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “In My Arms” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Into The Motion” by The Cool Notes peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “It Can Be Done” by Redskins peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “It's On Again” by Alicia Keys Featuring Kendrick Lamar peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Kowalski” by Primal Scream peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Let Me Try Again” by Tammy Jones peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love In Your Eyes” by Limahl peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Is All We Need” by Mary J. Blige And NAS peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Love Like You And Me” by Gary Glitter peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Lovefool” by The Cardigans peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Mirror In The Bathroom” by The (English) Beat peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Morninglight” by Team Deep peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “My Friend Jack” by Boney M. peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “My Love Is Always” by Saffron Hill Featuring Ben Onono peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “My Perfect Cousin” by The Undertones peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “My Sentimental Friend” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Not A Bad Thing” by Justin Timberlake peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “On My Own” by Patti LaBelle And Michael McDonald peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Only Yesterday” by The Carpenters peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Platinum Blonde” by Prelude peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)” by John Mellencamp peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rescue” by Echo And The Bunnymen peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Retreat” by Hell Is For Heroes peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Rudi Got Married” by Laurel Aitken peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “S.O.S.” by Oliver Cheatham peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Shine” by The Space Brothers peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Sound Of Eden / Bad Apple” by Casino peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Spybreak!” by Propellerheads peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Staring At The Rude Boys” by The Ruts peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Strumpet” by My Life Story peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Susan's House” by Eels peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Tender Love” by Force M.D.'s peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Big Sky” by Kate Bush peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Boy Done Good / Sugar Daddy” by Billy Bragg peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Colour Of My Love” by Jefferson peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “The Greatest Cockney Ripoff” by Cockney Rejects peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Heart Of Rock And Roll” by Huey Lewis And The News peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Heart's Song” by Hearts Squad peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Prophet” by Cj Bolland peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Time” by Freddie Mercury peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake And Lil Jon peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Violet Hill” by Coldplay peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “We Used To Be Friends” by The Dandy Warhols peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Wearing My Rolex” by Wiley peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “What You Gonna Do About It” by Total Contrast peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “What's Another Year” by Johnny Logan peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Who's Sorry Now” by Connie Francis peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Wild Wild Love” by Pitbull Featuring G.R.L. peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Woman In Love” by Rebekah Ryan peaked at number 64 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Wonderful Tonight” by Damage peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You Might Need Somebody” by Shola Ama peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You're Not Alone” by Olive peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2008, ✪ “Psycho Teddy” by Psycho Teddy peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, ✪ “Rock Lobster / 6060-842” by The B-52's peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Russians” by Sting peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, ✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “99 / Hydra” by Toto peaked at number 97 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “All We Need Is Love” by Ricki-Lee peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “American Dream” by MKTO peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Boom Bang-A-Bang” by Anne Hawker peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Boom Bang-A-Bang” by Lulu peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Brass In Pocket (I'm Special) / Swinging London / Nervous but Shy” by The Pretenders peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Carmilla / Survivor” by Jon English peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Come Undone” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cruisin' / Ever Had A Dream” by Smokey Robinson peaked at number 70 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Dakota / Bronwyn” by Graeme Connors peaked at number 78 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dancin'” by Chris Isaak peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Don't Let Go / You Can't Hold Your Woman” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Girls On The Avenue / I'm Traveling Down The Castlereagh” by Richard Clapton peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Can Hear Music” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I've Been Waiting For You / King Kong Song” by ABBA peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “It's My House / Sparkle” by Diana Ross peaked at number 71 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Landslide” by The Dixie Chicks peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Let Me Sleep Alone / You Give Good Boogie” by Cugini peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Losing Grip” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Man Of The 20th Century / Sunday Morning Roses” by Kevin Johnson peaked at number 58 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Marilyn Monroe” by Pharrell Williams peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Monkey Wrench” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Move Away” by Culture Club peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ms. Grace / Someway, Somehow I'm Keepin' You” by The Tymes peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Problem” by Ariana Grande Featuring Iggy Azalea peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Que Sera” by Justice Crew peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Ready To Fly” by Amy Pearson peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Refugee / It's Rainin' Again” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Rock Your Body” by Justin Timberlake peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1952, “Slow Coach (Slow Poke)” by Pee Wee King peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1952, “Solitaire” by Tony Bennett peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Something Good '08” by Utah Saints peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Stick Together” by The Superjesus peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Summer Love / (You Go Your Way) I'll Go Mine” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Sweet Little Sixteen” by Chuck Berry peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Pill / Will You Be There” by Loretta Lynn peaked at number 87 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Theme From '9 1/2 Weeks' (I Do What I Do)” by John Taylor peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Toccata / Vivaldi” by Sky peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Union Silver / Country Wine” by Bill And Boyd peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1952, “Vanity” by Don Cherry peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2008, “When We Were Kids” by The Galvatrons peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Why Don't They Understand” by George Hamilton IV peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Wild Is The Wind” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “With You I'm Born Again / All I Wanted Was You” by Billy Preston And Syreeta peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, ✪ “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪ “Shaving Cream” by Benny Bell peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2014, “A Sky Full Of Stars” by Coldplay peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Atomic” by Blondie peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Baby, You're So Strange” by Icehouse peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Born To Try” by Delta Goodrem peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Breakdown Dead Ahead” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Chain Reaction” by Diana Ross peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Forever” by Chris Brown peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I Love You” by Gray Bartlett peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Want You” by Savage Garden peaked at number 13 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Just The Way You Like It” by Tasha Holiday peaked at number 31 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Let's Get Down” by Tony! Toni! Toné! Featuring DJ Quik peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Listening For The Weather” by Bic Runga peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Love To See You Cry” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lovin' You” by Minnie Riperton peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Making Plans For Nigel” by XTC peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “My Girl” by Madness peaked at number 46 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” by Backstreet Boys peaked at number 27 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Refugee” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Saturday Love” by Cherrelle And Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Secret Lovers” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Sexy Can I” by Ray J And Yung Berg peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sexy Eyes” by Dr. Hook peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Shame, Shame, Shame” by Linda And The Funky Boys peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Start A Revolution” by Devilskin peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Take A Bow” by Rihanna peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Captain Of Her Heart” by Double peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Wahine” by Anna Leah peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1969, ✪ “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Rock Me Amadeus (Canadian / American '86-Mix)” by Falco peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “(That's Why) I Will Always Love You” by Donna Lynton peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “A Place With No Name” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Achter m'n bakkie” by De Wiko's peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Alone” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “American Boy” by Estelle Featuring Kanye West peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “An American Dream” by The Dirt Band Featuring Linda Ronstadt peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Blow Me Away” by Alain Clark peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Carnaval de Paris” by DJ Maurice peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “De lafaard van de stad” by Gerard Schoonebeek peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Guitar King” by Hank The Knife And The Jets peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Have My Love” by Pepper And Soul peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hello Darling” by Tippa Irie peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Don't Know Why” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Is It Love” by Mr. Mister peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “It's All Gone” by Chris Rea peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “January - February” by Barbara Dickson peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Komt de liefde in gevaar / De kinderen” by Zangeres Zonder Naam peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Love Goes On” by The Common Linnets peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Love Is All” by Roger Glover And Guests peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Love Never Felt So Good” by Michael Jackson And Justin Timberlake peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Manuela” by Julio Iglesias peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Marie-An” by Willem Duyn peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “One Step” by Kissing The Pink (K.T.P.) peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Prisoner Of Love” by Millie Scott peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Right Between The Eyes” by Wax peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Rise Like A Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Silent Storm” by Carl Espen peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Standin' Strong, Together!” by Total Touch peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Still Loving After You” by The Common Linnets peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Take Good Care Of Yourself” by The Three Degrees peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tearin' Up My Heart” by *N Sync peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Tell Her” by Jim peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “The World Is Spinning” by Roy Gates peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Undo” by Sanna Nielsen peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Une fille aux yeux clairs” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Wiegelied” by 3js peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Year 3000” by Busted peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Your Heart Belongs To Me” by Hind peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “At Work” by Kamera peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Bara hon älskar mig” by Blond peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Diamonds” by Amanda Lear peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Dirty Days” by Bad Cash Quartet peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Do That Boppin' Jive” by The Boppers peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't You Want My Love” by Nicole (McCloud) peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Elevator” by Flo Rida Featuring Timbaland peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Ella elle l'a” by Kate Ryan peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Greetings From Space” by Amanda Jenssen peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Hold On My Heart (Hey It's Alright)” by Caroline Larsson peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “In The Shadows” by The Rasmus peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Just nu!” by Tomas Ledin peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ka-Ching!” by Shania Twain peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Is The Law” by The Seahorses peaked at number 38 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Moro mou” by Antique peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Rise Like A Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst peaked at number 27 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Song 2” by Blur peaked at number 28 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Spiderwebs” by No Doubt peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Svin på rutin” by Victor och Natten peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Take A Bow” by Rihanna peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Toarulle” by Shan "The Man" Atci peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Violet Hill” by Coldplay peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “We Cry” by The Script peaked at number 25 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1980, “When I Need You” by Leo Sayer peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Who Do You Think You Are / Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, ✪ “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪ “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, ✪ “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “A Kind Of Magic” by Queen peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “A Love Bizarre” by Sheila E. peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2014, “A Sky Full Of Stars” by Coldplay peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Afterglow Of Your Love” by Small Faces peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Amoi seg' ma uns wieder” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Atomic” by Blondie peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Bene bene bene” by Rita Pavone peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Blood On The Dance Floor” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Boat On The River” by Styx peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Boom Bang-A-Bang” by Lulu peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dance With Me” by Alphaville peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Do It For Love” by Caught In The Act peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Don Juan” by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick And Tich peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Du hast geweint” by Michael Schanze peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ein Lied zieht hinaus in die Welt” by Jürgen Marcus peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Es war einmal ein Jäger” by Katja Ebstein peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Explosion In My Heart” by Meltem Acikgöz peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Fang das Licht” by Karel Gott und Darinka peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Geil” by Bruce And Bongo peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Give Me More” by The (Austrian) Teens peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Hello, Mr. Sir ...” by The Hubbubs peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Hinter den Kulissen von Paris” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “How Old R U?” by Master Blaster peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2008, “I'm Lonely” by Scooter peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ich hab' dein Knie geseh'n” by Henry Valentino und Paul Bistes Rag-Time-Band peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “If You're Ever Gonna Lose My Love” by Jennifer Rush peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “It's A Real Good Feeling” by Peter Kent peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Kiss” by Prince And The Revolution peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Lady Marmalade” by LaBelle peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Mobscene” by Marilyn Manson peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ragazza” by D-JMC peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Ring Of Fire” by Eric Burdon And The Animals peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Rock Me” by Steppenwolf peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rosamunde” by Dennie Christian peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “San Francisco Bay” by Smokie peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Schön is des G'fühl” by John Fox Band peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Streets Of London” by Ralph McTell peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Sunday Lover” by Gregor Meyle peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Boxer” by Simon And Garfunkel peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2014, “The One” by Aneta Sablik peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Vivo per lei - Ich lebe für sie” by Andrea Bocelli And Judy Weiss peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Voices” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Wenn i mit dir tanz” by Nicki peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1980, “What's A Matter Baby” by Ellen Foley peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?” by Peter Sarstedt peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Young Boy” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Zwickt's mi” by Wolfgang Ambros peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, ✪ “I Put A Spell On You” by Igit peaked at number 174 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “All Of Me” by John Legend peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Dernière danse” by Kyo peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Hey Sexy Lady” by Shaggy Featuring Brian And Tony Gold peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “I'm Sorry” by Just A Man peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “La dance d'Hélène” by Méli Mélo Featuring Miss Hélène peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Le feu ça brule” by Top Boys peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Liar Liar” by Cris Cab peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Mme Pavoshko” by Black M peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Na Na” by Trey Songz peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Partenaire particulier” by Partenaire Particulier peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Salva Mea (Save Me)” by Faithless peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Save Me” by Remy Zero peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Staring At The Sun” by U2 peaked at number 49 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Stolen Dance” by Milky Chance peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “The Man” by Aloe Blacc peaked at number 23 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” by a-ha peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Tourne, tourne mon beau manège” by Le Manège Enchanté peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Wanna Dance All Day / Vol.2” by Newton peaked at number 37 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Waves (Robin Schulz Remix)” by Mr. Probz peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “With You” by Chris Brown peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “All Of Me” by John Legend peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Bad” by David Guetta Featuring Showtek And Vassy peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get Back” by The Beatles With Billy Preston peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Hvem er denne karen” by Diaz peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Kickin'” by Trucks peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Mobscene” by Marilyn Manson peaked at number 20 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Save Me” by Queen peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stars” by Hear 'n Aid peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Violet Hill” by Coldplay peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Viva la vida” by Coldplay peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “A Different Corner” by George Michael peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “A Kind Of Magic” by Queen peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “American Boy” by Estelle Featuring Kanye West peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Amoi seg' ma uns wieder” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Calm After The Storm” by The Common Linnets peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Cinéma” by Paola peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Dernière danse” by Kyo peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Do It For Love” by Caught In The Act peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Don't Know What To Tell Ya” by Aaliyah peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Du liebst mich nicht” by Sabrina Setlur peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ein ehrenwertes Haus” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Free” by DJ Quicksilver peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Goodbye” by Mary Hopkin peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Gravé dans la roche” by Sniper peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Hunter Of Stars” by SEBalter peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Light It Up” by DJ Antoine peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Is Your Game” by Code 5 peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Love Won't Wait” by Gary Barlow peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Netzwerk (Falls Like Rain)” by Klangkarussell peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Nur geträumt” by Blümchen peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Old Before I Die” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Oxygène” by Vertigo peaked at number 41 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Respire” by Mickey 3D peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Rise Like A Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Sound Of The Underground” by Girls Aloud peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Summer Love” by Mark Medlock peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Traum” by Cro peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Underwater Love” by Smoke City peaked at number 32 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Undo” by Sanna Nielsen peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1980, “What's Another Year” by Johnny Logan peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Who Do You Think You Are / Mama” by Spice Girls peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “You Got The Key” by Reset Featuring Danii peaked at number 46 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “I Got U” by Duke Dumont Featuring Jax Jones peaked at number 10 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Io voglio vivere” by Nomadi peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Light My Fire” by Will Young peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Mezzo pieno o mezzo vuoto” by Max Pezzali peaked at number 15 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Prima di partire per un lungo viaggio” by Irene Grandi peaked at number 8 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Sento solo il presente” by Annalisa peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Shpalman” by Elio e le Storie Tese peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Status” by Marraca$h. peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Trashed” by Skin peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Un'emozione per sempre” by Eros Ramazzotti peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Viva la vida” by Coldplay peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Vorrei sapere” by Riccardo Maffoni peaked at number 8 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “crushcrushcrush” by Paramore peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Day Of Your Beliefs” by Amorphis peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Ei hassumpaa” by Risto Räppääjä peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Encore une fois” by Sash! peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Hot Corner EP” by The Five Corners Quintet peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “It's My Life” by DJ BoBo peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Keväthumppa” by Eläkeläiset peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Lack Of Divine Inspiration” by Kinetik Control peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Me And My Broken Heart” by Rixton peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “No Air” by Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Romeo ja Julia” by Pikku G Featuring Sophie peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “So Strung Out” by C-Block peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Star People '97” by George Michael peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Saint” by Orbital peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Uh La La La” by Alexia peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Uimaan” by Brädi Featuring Pistepiste peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Wild Wild Love” by Pitbull Featuring G.R.L. peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “100” by Cara A Cara peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Corazón en la maleta” by Luis Fonsi peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Rise Like A Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst peaked at number 8 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “The Only One” by The Cure peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “You Make Me” by Dominique Costa peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Black And Gold” by Sam Sparro peaked at number 10 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Calm After The Storm” by The Common Linnets peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Dumt på dig” by Kato Featuring TopGunn peaked at number 4 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Not A Bad Thing” by Justin Timberlake peaked at number 16 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Please Please” by Fu:el peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Rise Like A Phoenix” by Conchita Wurst peaked at number 6 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Twerk It Like Miley” by Brandon Beal Featuring Christopher peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Undo” by Sanna Nielsen peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

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In 1630, Italian Jesuit Niccolo Zucchi became the first to see two belts on Jupiterʹs surface.

In 1666, Newark, New Jersey, was founded

In 1673, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette left the Straits of Mackinac and set out to explore the Mississippi. Their journey demonstrated that the Mississippi ran to the Gulf of Mexico.

In 1792, The New York Stock Exchange had its beginnings as a group of brokers met under a tree on Wall Street and signed the Buttonwood Agreement.

In 1809, Napoleon annexed the Papal States.

In 1845, The rubber band was patented.

In 1846, The saxophone was patented by Antoine Joseph Sax.

In 1877, Edwin T. Holmes of Boston, Massachusetts, installed the first telephone switchboard burglar alarm.

In 1890, First regular weekly comic paper (Comic Cuts) (England).

In 1938, The radio quiz show “Information, Please!” made its debut on the NBC Blue Network. I guess the title “Gimme the 4-1-1, homey!” wasnʹt appropriate.

In 1939, Princeton beats host Columbia, 2-1, in the first-ever televised sporting event in a ten-inning contest at Baker Field. W2XBS, an experimental station in New York City, airs the two-hour-and-15 minute telecast, available to fewer than 400 TV sets.

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In 1940, The Donald Duck film, “Bill Posters” is released. Goofy also appears.

In 1947, Bobo, Cartoon Character, by Warner Bros., debuts.

In 1958, DICK CLARKʹS SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW Guests: CHUCK BERRY (“JOHNNY B. GOODE”), BILLIE and LILLIE, FRANKIE LYMON

In 1958, On the cover of TV Guide: “Danny Thomas and TV Family”. Other Articles: Names of Theme Songs, Maverick

In 1961, Cuban leader Fidel Castro offered to release prisoners captured in the Bay of Pigs invasion in exchange for 500 bulldozers. (The prisoners were eventually freed in exchange for medical supplies.)

In 1962, R.C., “Nut Rocker” by B. Bumble and The Stingers peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1963, The first Monterey Folk Festival opened in Monterey, California. The performers included Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Peter Paul and Mary, and Pete Seeger.

In 1965, The Vatican denounced the movie character James Bond as a man of “violence, vulgarity, sadism and sex.”

In 1965, “A New Look at Olde England,” a television program made by NBC became the first transatlantic transmission in color. It was transmitted by the U.S. commercial communications satellite “Early Bird.”

In 1966, MURRAY THE KʹS TV SPECIAL “A SPECIAL FOR THE YEAR 2000”, a 90 minute show on New Yorkʹs Channel Five featured guest stars JAY and THE AMERICANS, PATTI LaBELLE and THE BLUE BELLES, the ANIMALS, YOUNG RASCALS and JOE TEX.

In 1969, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: THE VENTURES (“HAWAII FIVE-O”)

In 1969, Baltimore, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh agreed to join the AFL teams to form the 13-team American Football Conference of the NFL in 1970. The NFL also agreed on a playoff format that would include one “wild-card” team per conference-the second-place team with the best record.

In 1969, Chicagoʹs debut double-album, “Chicago Transit Authority”, was released. They were sued by the actual Chicago Transit Authority and had to shorten their name to just Chicago.

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Marlo Thomas”. Other Articles: Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Pogo

In 1969, R.C., “My Wife, My Dog, My Cat” by Maskman and The Agents peaked at #92 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, Hank Aaron, in his 16th season, beat out an infield single against Cincinnatiʹs Wayne Simpson for his 3,000th career hit and became the ninth player in baseball history to accomplish this feat. The hit came in the nightcap of the Atlanta Bravesʹ doubleheader loss to the Reds at Cincinnati.

In 1971, Paul McCartneyʹs “Ram” album was released.

In 1971, The musical, “Godspell”, opened this night at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City. The show went on to become the third longest running off-Broadway production at the time. “Godspell”, featuring the song, “Day by Day” (a Top 15 hit in 1972). The rock musical that featured Robin Lamont played for 2,124 performances.

In 1973, The Senate opened its hearings into the Watergate scandal; it also began continuous coverage on all three broadcast networks during the daytime; soap opera fans were enraged, game show enthusiasts were incensed. Old people in rest homes were rioting by throwing canes and walkers because they couldnʹt watch “As the World Turns.”

In 1973, The Senate Watergate Committee opened hearings. The hearings gathered fresh information on the Watergate cover-up. It was during the hearings that the existence of a White House taping system became public. Yet the hearings did not prevent several Watergate criminals from going to jail. By contrast, the Iran-Contra hearings a generation later would immunize virtually everyone involved in the illegal arms sale to the Contras.

In 1973, Yes receive gold records for both “Yessongs” their triple-record live set and “The Yes Album.”

In 1974, ELTON JOHN/ BERNIE TAUPIN TV SPECIAL Aired on ABC-TVʹs Late Night lineup, “SAY GOODBYE TO NORMA JEAN and OTHER THINGS” includes “CANDLE IN THE WIND”, “ROCKET MAN”, “CROCODILE ROCK”, “DANIEL”, “GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD” and “HARMONY”

In 1974, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL An all-oldies show hosted by FRANKIE AVALON (“WHY”, “VENUS”); plus SAM and DAVE (“HOLD ON IʹM COMING”), FLEETWOODS (“COME SOFTLY TO ME”, “MR. BLUE”), JIMMY RODGERS (“HONEY COMB”, “KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE”, “UH OH”), FABIAN, SHIRLEY and LEE

In 1975, DON KIRSHNERʹS ROCK CONCERT Featured: DONOVAN (“SUNSHINE SUPERMAN”, “CATCH THE WIND”); FELIX CAVALIERE, MICHAEL MURPHEY

In 1975, Just two weeks before the start of the Rolling Stonesʹ long Tour of the Americas '75, Mick Jagger puts his right hand through a window at Gormanʹs restaurant in Montauk, on Long Island. It takes 20 stitches to make it like new. No real damage is done and the tour goes on as scheduled.

In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Barry Newman of Petrocelli”. Other Articles: Monty Python

In 1975, R.C., “Jackie Blue” by Ozark Mountain Daredevils peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Killer Queen” by Queen peaked at #12 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “The Funky Gibbon” by The Goodies peaked at #79 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Trampled Under Foot” by Led Zeppelin peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, Rocker Elton John was awarded a platinum record for sales of a million copies of his album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy”. It was the first album in recording history to sell a million copies on its first day of release.

In 1975, The number one selling album: is “THATʹS THE WAY OF THE WORLD” from EARTH WIND and FIRE

In 1976, 9:30 p.m./ET “Maude” (CBS): Mrs. Naugatuck (Hermione Baddeley) is scheming to raise money, claiming she wants to buy her friend (J. Pat OʹMalley) a badly needed hearing aid. Maude: Beatrice Arthur. Walter: Bill Macy. Carol: Adrienne Barbeau. Arthur: Conrad Bain. Vivian: Rue McClanahan. (Repeat)

In 1976, “On The Rocks”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1977, The Chuck E. Cheeseʹs fast food and family entertainment chain had its start as the first Chuck E. Cheeseʹs Pizza Time Theatre opened in San Jose, California.

In 1977, “Toledo Window Box” album by George Carlin was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, Philips announced the coming of the compact disc.

In 1978, The disco movie “Thank God Itʹs Friday” starring Jeff Goldblum premiered in Los Angeles. It also featured music from Donna Summer and the Village People.

In 1980, Drummer Peter Criss left the rock group Kiss. Eric Carr replaced him.

In 1980, Joe Walsh releases “All Night Long” from the “Urban Cowboy” movie soundtrack. The film starred John Travolta.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Jeffersons”. Other Articles: Flo, Judith Light

In 1980, Paul and Linda McCartney pop up on “Saturday Night Live,” guest hosted for the eighth time by Steve Martin. Father Guido Sarducci interviews the McCartneys where it was 4:30am Sunday morning while it was 12:30am in New York City.

In 1980, R.C., “Breakdown Dead Ahead” by Boz Scaggs peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, VS Kumar Anandan sets record of balancing on one foot for 33 hours.

In 1981, Willie Nelson was at #1 on the Country album chart with Somewhere Over the Rainbow which featured 1940's pop standards arranged by Nelson. The album's acoustic jazz instrumentation was also meant to play tribute to one of his heroes, Belgian gypsy jazz guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt, who influenced Nelson's playing.

In 1983, “1999” album by Prince was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1984, At the end of the show, David Letterman steps out of his TV character and mentions the passing of Andy Kaufman, one of the most extraordinary guests ever to appear on “Late Night with David Letterman.” The show is never rebroadcast.

In 1985, 05 x 17 = 85

In 1985, Bobby Ewing died, finally, and for the last time, on the season finale of “Dallas” on CBS-TV. “Grief gushed faster than oil,” said the critics on this five-hanky episode. Bobby, until a season earlier, played by actor Patrick Duffy, had died once before in a violent car explosion — only to come back to life — seen taking a shower, of all things — just as Victoria Prinicipal, his TV wife, was about to step in for one. Boy, was she ever surprised! Weʹre not sure if it was because Bobby came back to life, that Pam Ewing was having a bit of emotional upheaval at the time, or if she was just plain shell-shocked at seeing Bobby naked on TV. Weʹre still looking into it. He remained dead…for a season…because the upcoming 1985 to 1986 season would be just a dream to Pam Ewing.

In 1985, Les Anderson, catches record 97 pound, four ounce Chinook Salmon off Alaska.

In 1986, R.C., “Rough Boy” by ZZ Top peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “What Have You Done For Me Lately” by Janet Jackson peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Why Canʹt This Be Love” by Van Halen peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, The Circle-Vision film, “American Journeys” opens in Tokyo Disneyland.

In 1987, In the “Return of The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman,” Steve Austin (not the wrestler) reunites with both his test-pilot son Michael (from a previous marriage) and former love Jamie Sommers. After various exploits of derring-do (involving cheesy sound effects when either lead moves in slow motion), Michael is involved in an accident similar to his fatherʹs and turned into a bionic teen.

In 1988, On Santa Barbara, Mason (Lane Davies) was wounded while trying to rescue C.C. and Pamela. Meanwhile, Keith (Justin Deas) learned the gun that killed Mark was registered to Mason.

In 1988, Tandy Corporation announces plans to market an erasable CD within ten months at a cost of $10 each. A recording CD player is also planned to be sold at $500.

In 1989, Longest Cab Ride Ever: 14,000 miles cost $16,000!

In 1989, “Cycles” album by Doobie Brothers was released

In 1990, “Falcon Crest”, TV Prime Time Soap, last aired on CBS.

In 1992, Bandleader Lawrence Welk died in Santa Monica, California, of pneumonia at age 89. Known for his “champagne music” style, he hosted his own TV show, which ran on ABC for 16 years and continued in syndication for 11 more. His biggest pop hit came in 1961 when “Calcutta” topped Billboardʹs Hot 100 for two weeks.

In 1993, Actress Eileen Davidson makes her debut on “Days of Our Lives” as Kristen Blake, the adopted daughter of Stefano DiMera. By the time she leaves Salem in 1998, Davidson will have also simultaneously portrayed Kristenʹs bucktoothed look-a-like Susan Banks, and the rest of the Banks siblings: nun Sister Mary Moira, hit man Thomas, and the Banks tripletsʹ heretofore-unknown quadruplet sister, actress Penelope Kent.

In 1993, Eileen Davidson made her Days of Our Lives debut as Kristen Blake.

In 1993, Johnny Cash begins four days of recording in producer Rick Rubinʹs living room in Los Angeles, backed only by his own guitar. The session marks the start of work on Cashʹs album “American Recordings”

In 1993, The first computers using Intelʹs new microprocessor, the Pentium, is unveiled.

In 1994, On Roseanne, Clint Ritchie, Robert S. Woods, and John Loprieno from One Life to Live appearred as their Buchanan characters Clint, Bo, and Cord respectively.

In 1995, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and Little Richard appeared together for the first time in Sheffield, England.

In 1995, The movie “Jefferson in Paris” opened in movie theaters in France. Weezy! Where are you? Weezy!

In 1995, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: In London, the legendary Peter OʹToole (“Lawrence of Arabia”) arrives onstage riding a racing camel.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “Hussard sur le toit, Le” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “Powder” opened in movie theaters in the United Kingdom.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “Stealing Beauty” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The 1995 movie “The Grass Harp” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The movie “Flipper” starring Paul Hogan and Elijah Wood opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, The movie “Large As Life” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1997, In London, Sir Paul McCartney surfed on the Internet for a live chat with some of the three million fans who bombarded him with questions ranging from his tastes in modern music to his preferred underwear.

In 1997, In Plainville, Connecticut, Tony Quirion saw a dealership flier for a 1983 Cadillac that said the “First 10,000 Bananas Takes It.” So, he called up a fruit wholesaler and priced out 10,000 bananas for about $1,100 — less than half the cash price of the Caddy. Quirion then showed up at Chrisʹ Auto Wholesalers along with the mountain of bananas and got the car. “I opened my mouth and someone brings in bananas,” Pio said. “I had to hold myself to my word.”

In 1997, Kenny Chesney released "She's Got It All", which became Chesney's first #1 hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The track was taken from his album I Will Stand.

In 2000, The series finale of “Beverly Hills 90210” aired after ten long years and 300 episodes with the marriage of David and Donna. The “teenage” actors started out just joining Social Security and will be retiring at the Rest Home For Washed Up Teen Idols.

In 2000, They Might Be Giants begins offering its second MP3-only release, the EP “Working Undercover For The Man.” Comprised of all new, previously unreleased studio recordings, the eight-song set is available via Emusic.com for $7.99, with single tracks available for 99 cents each.

In 2000, “Hooray For Boobies” album by Bloodhound Gang was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 2002, The movie “About a Boy” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, Actor Tony Randall died in New York at age 84.

In 2005, Impressionist and actor Frank Gorshin died in Burbank, California, at age 72.

In 2009, Charlie McCoy, Roy Clark and Barbara Mandrell were all inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

In 2013, some movies opened in theaters but I forgot to take note.

In 2019, Brooks Koepka fires a 65 (-5) to set new record for lowest 36-hole score in a golf major at the PGA Championship at Bethpage State Park; seven stroke lead is a 36-hole tournament record.

In 2019, The movies “John Wick: Chapter Three — Parabellum,” “The Sun Is Also a Star,” “A Dogʹs Journey,” “De De Pyaar De,” “The Souvenir,” “Aniara,” “Trial By Fire” and “All Creatures Here Below” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2019, The owners of the pet known as Grumpy Cat, an internet sensation because of her sourpuss expression, announced on social media that the feline had died at her Arizona home at the age of seven.

In 2022, The Astros tie a major league record by homering five times in the second inning of their 13-4 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. All five long balls are hit off Nathan Eovaldi.

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In 2085, 05 x 17 = 85

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1960, "The Challenge" opened in movie theaters in the U.K.

In 1967, "Dont Look Back" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1974, "Alice in the Cities" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1975, "The Man in the Glass Booth" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "A Special Day" was released by Surf Film / Gold Film / Compagnia Cinematografica / Champion / Canafox Films; Ettore Scola (director/screenplay); Maurizio Costanzo, Ruggero Maccari (screenplay); Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, John Vernon, Françoise Berd, Vittorio Guerrieri, Alessandra Mussolini, Patrizia Basso, Tiziano De Persio, Maurizio Di Paolantonio, Antonio Garibaldi, Nicole Magny; Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "Winter Kills" was released by AVCO Embassy Pictures; William Richert (director/screenplay); Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Sterling Hayden, Belinda Bauer, Dorothy Malone, Tomas Milian, Toshiro Mifune, Richard Boone, Ralph Meeker, David Spielberg, Brad Dexter, Gladys Hill, Joe Spinell, Irving Selbst, Sidney Lanier, Lissette Álvarez, Byron Morrow, John Warner, Tisa Farrow, Gianni Russo, Kim O'Brien, Erin Gray, Elizabeth Taylor, Ed Madsen; Black Comedy; Live Action

In 1983, "Nostalghia" was released by Gaumont / RAI 2 / Gaumont Italia / Grange Communications, Inc. / Sovinfilm; Andrei Tarkovsky (director/screenplay); Tonino Guerra (screenplay); Oleg Yankovsky, Erland Josephson, Domiziana Giordano, Delia Boccardo, Patrizia Terreno, Laura De Marchi; Drama; Live action

In 1985, "Goodbye, New York" was released by Castle Hill Productions; Amos Kollek (director/screenplay); Julie Hagerty, Amos Kollek, Shmuel Shilo, Aviva Ger, Dudu Topaz, Jennifer Prichard, Christopher Goutman, Hanan Goldblatt, Mosko Alkalai, Joseph Kaplanian, Ron Rabinovich, Sophie Haber; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1985, "Ordeal by Innocence" was released by Cannon Films; Desmond Davis (director); Alexander Stuart (screenplay); Donald Sutherland, Faye Dunaway, Christopher Plummer, Sarah Miles, Ian McShane, Diana Quick, Annette Crosbie, Michael Elphick, George Innes, Valerie Whittington, Phoebe Nicholls, Michael Maloney, Cassie Stuart, Anita Carey, Ron Pember, Kevin Stoney, Brian Glover; Mystery; Live Action

In 1987, "The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman" was released by NBC / Universal; Ray Austin (director); Michael Sloan (screenplay); Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Tom Schanley, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Lee Majors II, Martin Landau, Gary Lockwood, William Campbell, Terry Kiser, Bob Seagren, Scott Kraft, Bryan Cranston, Pamela Bryant, Catherine McGoohan, Leonard Kibrick, Will Bledsoe, Gary Blumsack, Robert F. Hoy, Cheryl McMannis, Patrick Pankhurst, Danil Torppe, Susan Woollen, Keith Farrell, Phil Nordell, Deborah White, Kawena Charlot, Michele Minailo; Sci-Fi, Action; Live action

In 1991, "What About Bob?" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Frank Oz (director); Tom Schulman (screenplay); Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty, Charlie Korsmo, Kathryn Erbe, Tom Aldredge, Susan Willis, Roger Bowen, Fran Brill, Doris Belack; Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Mannequin Two: On the Move" was released by 20th Century Fox / Gladden Entertainment; Stewart Raffill (director); Edward Rugoff, Michael Gottlieb, David Isaacs, Ken Levine, Betsy Israel (screenplay); Kristy Swanson, William Ragsdale, Meshach Taylor, Terry Kiser, Stuart Pankin, Cynthia Harris, Andrew Hill Newman; Romantic, Comedy; Live Action

In 1992, "Intruders" was released by CBS Entertainment Productions / Dan Curtis Productions / Osiris Films; Dan Curtis (director); Barry Oringer, Tracy Tormé (screenplay); Richard Crenna, Mare Winningham, Susan Blakely, Daphne Ashbrook, Alan Autry, Ben Vereen, Steven Berkoff, Jason Beghe, Rosalind Chao, Robert Mandan, Warren Frost, G.D. Spradlin, Forry Smith, Glenn Morshower, John Snyder, Romy Rosemont, François Chau, Bre Blair, Joseph Cousins, Christian Cousins, Lorry Goldman, Time Winters, Rhonda Dotson, Alexander Zale, Courtney Barilla, Virginia Morris; Biography, Horror, Mystery; Live Action

In 1995, "The City of Lost Children" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Marc Caro (director); Jean-Pierre Jeunet (director/screenplay); Gilles Adrien (screenplay); Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork, Judith Vittet, Joseph Lucien, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Genevieve Brunet, Odile Mallet, Mireille Mosse, Serge Merlin, Francois-Hadji-Lazaro, Rufus, Ticky Holgado, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marc Caro, Lorella Cravotta; Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama; Live Action

In 1996, "Flipper" was released by Universal Pictures / The Bubble Factory; Alan Shapiro (director); Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden (screenplay); Paul Hogan, Elijah Wood, Chelsea Field, Issac Hayes, Jonathan Banks, Jessica Wesson, Bill Kelley, Jason Fuchs, Robert Deacon, Ann Carey, Mark Casella, Luke Halpin; Adventure, Family; Live Action

In 1996, "Heaven's Prisoners" was released by New Line Cinema / Savoy Pictures; Phil Joanou (director); Harley Peyton, Scott Frank (screenplay); Alec Baldwin, Kelly Lynch, Mary Stuart Masterson, Teri Hatcher, Eric Roberts, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Joe Viterelli, Badja Djola, Hawthorne James, Paul Guilfoyle, Don Stark, Carl A. McGee, Tuck Milligan, Samantha Lagpacan; Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Weapons of Mass Distraction" was released by HBO Pictures; Stephen Surjik (director); Larry Gelbart (screenplay); Gabriel Byrne, Ben Kingsley, Mimi Rogers, Jeffrey Tambor, Illeana Douglas, Paul Mazursky, Chris Mulkey, R. Lee Ermey, Caroline Aaron, Jason Lee, Christina Pickles, Tom Wright, Randall Arney, Ben Bode, L. Scott Caldwell, Patrick Fabian, Alex Kingston, Jordan Ladd, Heidi Mark, Adam Tomei, Peter White, Kathy Baker, Tina Arning, Richard Chaves, Jerry Hauck, John Heffron, Larissa Laskin, Sung Hi Lee, Todd Newton; Drama; Live Action

In 1998, "Creature" was released by ABC; Stuart Gillard (director); Peter Benchley, Rockne S. O'Bannon (screenplay); Craig T. Nelson, Kim Cattrall, Colm Feore, Michael Reilly Burke, Michael Michele, Matthew Carey, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Blu Mankuma, John Aylward, Giancarlo Esposito, Gary Reineke, Antoni Corone, Peter Benchley, Jill Teed, Rick Ravanello, Colin Lawrence, Brian Steele; Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Live Action

In 1998, "Miracle at Midnight" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television / Davis Entertainment / Disney Educational Productions; Ken Cameron (director); Chris Bryant, Monte Merrick (screenplay); Sam Waterson, Mia Farrow, Justin Whalin, Patrick Malahide, Benedick Blythe, Barry M. McGovern, Daisy Beaumont, Nicola Mycroft, Alan Devine, Mario Rosenstock, Halina Froudist, Andrew Scott, Eva Birthistle, Sharon Hogan, Conor Evans, Paul Kennedy, Joe Pilkington, Leonard Fenton, Brendan Cauldwell, Susie Coakley, Gary Cooke, Des Braiden, Robert Byrne, Michael Ford, David Heap, Brendan Laird, Paul Roe, Peter Vollebregt; Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "About a Boy" was released by Universal Pictures / StudioCanal / Working Title Films; Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz (directors/screenplay); Peter Hedges (screenplay); Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, Sharon Small, Nicholas Hutchinson, Victoria Smurfit, Isabel Brook, Ben Ridgeway, Jenny Galloway, Augustus Prew, Denise Stephenson, Rosalind Knight, Tim Rice; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "The Importance of Being Earnest" was released by Miramax Films; Oliver Parker (director/screenplay); Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Anna Massey, Edward Fox, Patrick Godfrey; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2009, "Make the Yuletide Gay" was released by Guest House Films; Rob Williams (director); Keith Jordan, Adamo Ruggiero, Hallee Hirsh; L

In 2012, "Rust and Bone" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Jacques Audiard (director/screenplay); Thomas Bidegain (screenplay); Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts;

In 2013, "Aurangzeb" was released by Yash Raj Films; Atul Sabharwal (director/screenplay); Prithviraj Sukumaran, Arjun Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Rishi Kapoor, Sikandar Kher, Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh

In 2013, "Black Rock" was released by LD Entertainment; Katie Aselton (director/screenplay); Mark Duplass (screenplay); Katie Aselton, Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, Jay Paulson, Will Bouvier

In 2013, "The English Teacher" was released by Artina Films; Craig Zisk (director/screenplay); Dan Chariton, Stacy Chariton (screenplay); Julianne Moore, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Nathan Lane, Lily Collins, Jessica Hecht, Norbert Leo Butz, Nikki Blonsky

In 2013, "Fast & Furious 6" was released by Universal Pictures / Relativity Media / Original Film; Justin Lin (director); Chris Morgan (screenplay); Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Luke Evans, Gina Carano, Tyrese Gibson, Rita Ora, Jason Statham, Joe Taslim

In 2013, "Frances Ha" was released by IFC Films; Noah Baumbach (director/screenplay); Greta Gerwig (screenplay); Greta Gerwig, Charlotte d'Amboise, Adam Driver, Grace Gummer, Patrick Heusinger, Josh Hamilton, Justine Lupe, Britta Phillips, Juliet Rylance, Dean Wareham, Michael Zegen

In 2013, "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" was released by Mirabai Films; Mira Nair (Director); Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson, Liev Schreiber, Kiefer Sutherland, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi, Meesha Shafi and Imaad Shah

In 2019, "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum" was released by Lionsgate / Summit Entertainment / Thunder Road Films; Chad Stahelski (director); Derek Kolstad (screenplay); Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane

In 2019, "A Dog's Journey" was released by Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment / Walden Media; Gail Mancuso (director); W. Bruce Cameron, Cathryn Michon, Wally Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Kathryn Prescott, Henry Lau

In 2019, "The Sun Is Also a Star" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Ry Russo-Young (director); Tracy Oliver (screenplay); Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, John Leguizamo

In 2019, "The Professor" was released by Open Road Films / Saban Films; Wayne Roberts (director/screenplay); Johnny Depp, Rosemarie DeWitt, Danny Huston, Zoey Deutch, Ron Livingston, Odessa Young

In 2019, "The Souvenir" was released by A24; Joanna Hogg (director/screenplay); Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke, Tilda Swinton, Richard Ayoade

In 2022, "Vendetta" was released by Redbox Entertainment; Jared Cohn (director/screenplay); Clive Standen, Theo Rossi, Mike Tyson, Thomas Jane, Bruce Willis

The Holiday Almanacs May 17, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri May the 17 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 138 of the year
Serialnumber = 45417
Julian date = 2460436 O.S.= 5 - 4 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. John Nepomucenus.
Feast of St. Paschal Baylon, confessor.
St. Madron Feast Day
World Telecommunications Day
National Hospital Week (Day 6)
Salvation Army Week (Day 5)
Alcohol and Other Drug Related Birth Defects Week (Day 6)
Kiwanis Prayer Week (Day 6)
National Educational Bosses Week (Day 6)
National Hamburger Week (Day 6)
National Historic Preservation Week (Day 6)
National Nursing Home Week (Day 6)
National Osteoporosis Prevention Week (Day 6)
National Safe Kids Week (Day 6)
National Salvation Army Week (Day 6)
National Small Business Week (Day 6)
National Stuttering Awareness Week (Day 6)
Universal Family Week (Day 6)
National Police Week (Day 6)
[Angel's Camp, Calif] Jumping Frog Jubilee
National Transportation Week (Day 6)
[USA] National Defense Transportation Day
[USA] National Transportation Week (Day 6)
Constitution Day (Norwegian Independence Day).
National Memo Day
[Cuba] Agrarian Reform/Peasant Day
[Norway] Independence Day/Constitution Day (1814)
[UN] World Telecommunications Day

Reminders

Astrological Sign: Gemini: The Twins (5-21 thru 6-20); Ruling Planet: Mercury. Element: Air. Traits: Mentally active, talkative, versatile. Body part associated with this sign: The arms. Occupations: Crafts, communications, work dealing with intricate problems, sales, small businesses.
Flowers: Hawthorne and Lily of the Valley
Gem: Emerald and Agate
Full Moon: the Flower Moon, the Song Moon and the Hare Moon or the Faery Moon.
Better Hearing Month
Better Sleep Month
Breathe Easy Month
Correct Posture Month
Date Your Mate Month
Electrical Safety Month
Family Support Month
Foot Health Month
Freedom Shrine Month
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Gazpacho Aficionado Time
Good Car Keeping Month
Healthy Baby Month
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
International Better Hearing Month
Iowa Tourism Month
May's name comes from the Latin word maiores, or elders.
Mental Health Month
Modern Dance Month
Motorcycle Awareness Month
National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Month
National Arthritis Month
National Asparagus Month
National Barbecue Month
National Bike Month
National Birds of Prey Month
National Car Maintainence Month
National Correct Posture Month
National Digestive Disease Awareness Month
National Duckling Month
National Egg Month
National Foster Care Month
National Fungal Infection Awareness Month
National Guy Pride Month
National Hair Color Month!
National Hamburger Month
National High Blood Pressure Month
National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
National Labor History Month
National Mime Month
National National Hamburger Month
National Photo Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Radio Month
National Reverse Your Work Schedule Month
National Salad Month
National Senior Citizen Month
National Senior Travel Month
National Sight-Saving Month
National Steelmark Month
National Strawberry Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Tavern Month
National Traume Awareness Month
National Tuberous Sclkerosis Awareness Month
Older Americans Month
Peace Month
Person History Awareness Month
Project Safe Baby Month
REACT CB-Radio Month
Revise Your Work Schedule Month
Sight Saving Month
Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Social Sciences Books Month
Touring Theatre Month
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