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Last Updated 04-13-2024

✍⚖Christopher Buckley -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.12/24/1952 or 9/28/1952 N.S.
Writer (m), Satirist (m), Political Commentator
Names/Places: son of Patricia and William F. Buckley Jr.
Misc: many older sources say b. Dec 24, some newer sources say Sep 28 but not confirmed at this time
Book Titles: Thank You For Smoking, Little Green Men, The White House Mess, No Way to Treat a First Lady, Wet Work, Florence of Arabia, Boomsday, Supreme Courtship, Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir

🎭Sofia Black-D'Elia -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.12/23/1991 N.S. or 12/24/1991 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: The Messengers, Skins, Your Honor, The Mick (as Sabrina Pemberton)

🎵Noëlle Adam -- is 91 in the year 2024 and 92 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1933
Singer, French

⚛⚖Anthony S. Fauci -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1940
Immunologist, Physician (m), Government Official (m)
Misc: Federal health administrator

🎭John Levene -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1941
Actor, English
TV Shows: Doctor Who (as Sergeant Benton)
Movie Titles: Wartime, The Death Wheelers, CanniBallistic!

🏆🎳Mike Berlin -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1943
Hall of Famer, Bowler
Misc: He has won several big titles including the 1970 ABC Tournament all events and the 1977 Tournament of Champions.

⚖💰🎵Mike Curb -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1944 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Politician (m), Lieutenant Governor (m), Executive, Music Producer, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Misc: MGM Records & Curb Records prez; ex-Calif Lt. Governor
Group Names: The Mike Curb Congregation

🎭Peter Galman -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1945
Actor

✍🎭Nicholas Meyer -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1945 N.S.
Author (m), Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m)
Book Titles: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
TV Shows: The Day After (TV movie)
Movie Titles: Time After Time, Star Trek II

Jeff Sessions -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1946
Senator (m)

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🎵🎸Jan Akkerman -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1946
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Guitarist, Dutch (Netherlands)
Group Names: Focus, soloist

🎵Paul Shuttleworth -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1947
Songwriter, Singer, English

🎵🎸Jim Masdea -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1951 N.S.
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Boston

🎭Grand L. Bush -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1955 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Visitor
Movie Titles: Die Hard, Demolition Man, Leathal Weapon (series)

🎵🎸Gary (New Wave) Valentine -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1955
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: Blondie

🎭Stephanie Hodge -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1956
TV Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Nurses (as Nurse Sandy Miller), Unhappily Ever After (as Jennie Malloy)
Movie Titles: Yes Man, Evolution

Hamid Karzai -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1957
Head of State (m), Afghanistan
Misc: former President of Afghanistan

🎵Ian Burden -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1957
Keyboardist, Hip-Pop Bassist, British
Group Names: The Human League

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🏆🏀Paul Pressey -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1958
NBA Coach, NBA Player

🎭Anil Kapoor -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1959
Actor, Producer (m), India
Names/Places: pron: ah-NEEL' kuh-POOR'
TV Shows: 24: India (as Jai Singh Rathod)
Movie Titles: Race 2, Mission: Impossible -Ghost Protocol; Slumdog Millionaire

✍🎭Lee Daniels -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1959 N.S.
Screenwriter, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Empire (creator and writer)
Movie Titles: The Paperboy (writer), Lee Daniels' The Butler (producer / director), Precious (producer / director)

🎭Eva Tamargo -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1960
Actress
Names/Places: LN:Lemus
TV Shows: Passions (as Pilar Lopez-Fitzgerald), The Haves and the Have Nots (as Celine Gonzales)
Movie Titles: American Bred, Any Given Sunday

🎭Carol Vorderman -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1960 N.S.
Game Show Hostess, English
TV Shows: Countdown, Loose Women

🎭Wendee Pratt -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1961
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 2000
Movie Titles: 28 Days, True Colours, Animal Factory

🎭Wade Williams -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1961 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Bernie Mac Show, Prison Break (as Captain Brad Belick)
Movie Titles: Gangster Squad, The Dark Knight Rises, Collateral

🏆🏀Jay Wright -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1961 N.S.
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Coach

Ilham Aliyev -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1961 N.S.
President (m)
Misc: of Azerbaijani

🏆🏀Jay Bilas -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1963
Basketball Announcer
Misc: Basketball commentator

🎵🎸Mary Ramsey -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1963
Modern Rock Singer
Group Names: 10,000 Maniacs

🎭Mark Valley -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1964
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Boston Legal (as Brad Chase), Human Target, Famous in Love
Movie Titles: The Siege, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

🏆🏈Elbert Shelley -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1964
NFL Safety
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro
Sports Teams: Atlanta Falcons

🏆🏈Michael Haynes -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1965
NFL Wide Receiver

🏆🏈Winston Moss -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1965
NFL Coach, NFL Linebacker

🎭Diedrich Bader -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1966
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Drew Carey Show (as Oswald Harvey), Center of the Universe (as Tommy Pressman), Miles from Tomorrowland, Veep, Outsourced, American Housewife (as Greg Otto)
Movie Titles: The Penguins of Madagascar, Ice Age, Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite

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🎭Amaury Nolasco -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1970 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Puerto Rican
TV Shows: Deception, Prison Break (as Fernando Sucre), Telenovela
Movie Titles: Transformers, 2 Fast 2 Furious, A Good Day to Die Hard

🏆🏈Filmel Johnson -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1970
NFL Defensive

🏆🏈Michael Batiste -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1970
Football Guard, Football Defensive Tackle
Misc: also WLAF

🎭🎵Ricky Martin -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1971
Actor, Singer, Puerto Rican, Gay
Group Names: Menudo, soloist
Song Titles: Livin' La Vida Loca

✍🎭Stephanie Meyer -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1973
Author (m), Actress, Producer (m)
Book Titles: Twilight (series)

🎭Matt Passmore -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1973 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Australian
TV Shows: The Glades (as Jim Longworth), McLeod's Daughters, Satisfaction (as Neil Truman)
Movie Titles: Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

🏆⚽Eddie Pope -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1973
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player

🎭🎵Ryan Seacrest -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1974
TV Host, Radio Disc Jock
Misc: radio: American Top 40 (host), On Air with Ryan Seacrest (host)
TV Shows: American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (host), Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve with Ryan Seacrest, Live with Kelly and Ryan

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🏆⚾Jamey Wright -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1974
MLB Pitcher

🎭Michael Raymond-James -- is 47 in the year 2024 and 48 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1977
Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Once Upon a Time, True Blood
Movie Titles: Jack Reacher, Black Snake Moan, The Finest Hours

🏆🥊Jason Miller -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1980 N.S.
Mixed Martial Arts

🎭Austin Stowell -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1984 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Whiplash, Bridge of Spies, Love and Honor, Dolphin Tale (series), 12 Strong

🎭Laura Aikman -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1985 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: Casualty, The Mysti Show (star)
Movie Titles: Keith Lemon: The Film, Freight

Molly Brooks -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1986
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Barbara and Kix's daughter

🎭🎵Ana Brenda Contreras -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1986 N.S.
Actress, Singer, Mexican

🏆🏈Jordan Mills -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1990 N.S.
NFL Tackle

Alec Jay "A.J." Sugarman -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1991
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Mary Hart & Burt's son

🎵Louis William Tomlinson -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1991
Pop Singer
Names/Places: RN:Louis Troy Austin
Group Names: One Direction

🏆🏈Davante Adams -- is 32 in the year 2024 and 33 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1992 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver

🎭Soleil Borda -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1995
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 2006
TV Shows: Still Standing (as Tina Miller)

🏆🎾Anett Kontavelt -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1995 N.S.
Tennis Player, Estonian

Zola Ivy Murphy -- is 25 in the year 2024 and 26 in the year 2025; b.12/24/1999
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Nicole and Eddie's daughter

🎭Finn Wolfhard -- is 22 in the year 2024 and 23 in the year 2025; b.12/24/2002 N.S.
Actor

Alabama Louella Barker -- is 19 in the year 2024 and 20 in the year 2025; b.12/24/2005
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Shanna Moakler and Travis Barker's daughter

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Charlie Rhodes Afifi -- is 15 in the year 2024 and 16 in the year 2025; b.12/24/2009
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Sarah Chalke and James' son

Isabella Victoria Rooney -- is 8 in the year 2024 and 9 in the year 2025; b.12/24/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Christy Carlson Romano and Brendan's daughter

Phoenix Robert Lachey -- is 8 in the year 2024 and 9 in the year 2025; b.12/24/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Vanessa and Nick's son

🎭Bobby Bauer -- b.12/24/????
Actor
Names/Places: aka Robert Bauer
Misc: b. c. 1950; retired from acting in 2003
TV Shows: Head Case (writer), Flying Blind
Movie Titles: This is Spinal Tap, 54, Father of the Bride

🎵🎸Gustavo "Gus" Vitureira -- b.12/24/????
Heavy Metal Bassist
Misc: b. c. 1955
Group Names: Collision

👑King John Of England -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1166 J-LD d.10/18/1216 J-LD (49)
King, English
Misc: ruled 1199-1216

🎖⚖💰Silas Deane -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1737 J-LD or 1/4/1738 N.S. d.9/23/1789 (51)
Revolutionary (m), Politician (m), Diplomat (m), Merchant
Misc: First U.S. diplomat sent abroad (1776), who helped secure much-needed French aid for the American Revolutionary cause.

🎖⚛Benjamin Rush -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1745 J-LD or 1/4/1746 N.S. d.4/19/1813 N.S. (67)
Revolutionary (m), Physician (m), Humanitarian (m)
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

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William Paterson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1745 d.9/9/1806 (60)
Supreme Court Justice, Irish
Misc: one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution, U.S. senator (1789-90) and governor of New Jersey (1790-93). He also served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1793 to 1806.

Jean Louis Pons -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1761 N.S. d.10/14/1831 N.S. (69)
Astronomer (m), French
Misc: the greatest visual comet discoverer of all time.

🎖⚛Kit Carson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1809 d.5/23/1868 (58)
General, Soldier, Hero (m), Frontiersman (m), Guide, Scout (m)
Names/Places: RN:Christopher Carson
Misc: Trapper; Indian agent; his contributions to westward expansion in the United States rank him among the nation's great folk heroes.

James Prescott Joule -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1818 d.10/11/1889 (70)
Inventor (m), Physicist (m), English
Misc: Joule's Law; who established that the various forms of energy--mechanical, electrical, and heat--are basically the same and can be changed, one into another. Thus he formed the basis of the law of conservation of energy, the first law of thermodynamics.

Matthew Arnold -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1822 d.4/15/1888 (65)
Essayist, Poet (m), Critic (m), English

🏆🏌John Ball Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1861 d.12/2/1940 (78)
Hall of Famer, Golfer

🏆Dr. Emanuel Lasker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1868 d.1/11/1941 (72)
Chess Player, German
Misc: chess master, the world champion from 1894 to 1920, who is often regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

🎨✍Johnny B. Gruelle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1880 d.1/9/1938 (57)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Author (m)
Book Titles: Raggedy Ann & Andy (creator)

🎵Lucrezia Bori -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1887 d.5/14/1960 (72)
Opera Soprano
Names/Places: aka LN:Borgia?

🏆⚾Paul F. Otis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1889 d.12/15/1990 (100)
MLB Player
Sports Teams: New York Highlanders (Old Yankees)

🏆George Tintle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1892 d.1/14/1975 (82)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Goal Keeper

🎨Beatrice Wood -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1892 d.3/12/1998 (105)
Artist, Potterist

✍🎭Ruth Chatterton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1893 d.11/24/1961 (67)
Novelist, Movie Actress

🎵Harry Warren -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1893 d.9/22/1981 (87)
Composer
Names/Places: RN:Salvatore Guaragna

Koto Obubo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1897 d.1/12/2013 (115)
Japanese
Misc: World's Oldest Woman

🎭Michael Curtiz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1898 d.4/11/1962 (63)
Movie Director (m), Hungarian
Names/Places: RN:Mihaly Kertesz
Misc: over 100 more films for Warner Bros.; b. 1888?
Movie Titles: Casablanca

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🎵🎷Warren "Baby" Dodds -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1898 d.2/14/1959 (60)
Jazz Drummer
Misc: Dixieland

📰🎭Nola Dolberg -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1901 d.10/10/1994 (92)
Newscaster, Movie Actress

⚛💰🎭🏆🏁Howard Robard Hughes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1905 N.S. d.4/5/1976 N.S. (72)
Hall of Famer, Aviator (m), Industrialist, Multimillionaire, Movie Producer (m), Racing Figure
Names/Places: b. in Houston, TX; d. in Houston
Misc: Pilot Of The Spruce Goose, reclusive billionaire, moviemaker, plane builder; in the Motorsports Hall of Fame

🎵Franz Waxman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1906 d.2/24/1967 (60)
Conductor/Composer, German

✍📰I. F. Stone -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1907 d.6/18/1989 (81)
Author (m), Journalist, Columnist, Spanish
Names/Places: RFMN:Isador Feinstein

Fritz Leiber Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1910 d.9/5/1992 (81)
Novelist, Science Fiction Writer (m)
Misc: Writer of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.

William Hayward Pickering -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1910 d.3/15/2004 (93)
Engineer (m), Physicist (m)
Misc: head of the team that developed Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite.

🎵Mitchell Ayres -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1910 d.9/5/1969 (58)
Bandleader
TV Shows: Perry Como Show, TV's Top Tunes, Kraft Music Hall, Hollywood Palace, King Family, Milton Berle Show

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🎵Lulu Belle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1913 d.2/8/1999 (85)
Hall of Famer, Country Singer
Names/Places: RN:Myrtle Eleanor Cooper; -LN:Wiseman
Group Names: Lulu Belle And Scotty

💰Jan Erteszek -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1913 d.??/??/1986
Businessperson

🎭Dorothy Hyson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1914 d.5/23/1996 (81)
Actress

Robert Cushman Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1914 d.1/2/1985 (70)
Government Official (m)

🎵Dave Bartholomew -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1918 N.S. d.6/23/2019 N.S. (100)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Trumpeter, Bandleader, Blues Singer, Blues Guitarist
Misc: some say b. in 1920
Song Titles: Blueberry Hill

🎭John Barron -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1920 d.7/3/2004 (83)
Actor, English

🏆🏈William "Bill" Dudley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1921 N.S. d.2/4/2010 N.S. (88)
Hall of Famer, NFL Runningback
Misc: returned 1,515 yards in punt returns for 3 TDs
Sports Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (1942, 1945-1946), Detroit Lions (1947-1949), Washington Redskins (1950-1951, 1953)

🎭Ava Gardner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1922 d.1/25/1990 (67)
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Smithfield, NC; MN:Lavinia; Mickey Rooney's, then Artie Shaw's, then Frank Sinatra's ex-
Misc: Movie beauty of 1940s-50s
TV Shows: Knots Landing (as Ruth Galveston)

🎖George Patton IV -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1923 d.6/27/2004 (80)
General, Army Officer

🎭Carol Haney -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1924 d.5/10/1964 (39)
Movie/Stage Actress, Panelist, Choreographer (m), Dancer (m)
TV Shows: Pantotime Quiz

✍📰Robert Sherrill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1924 d.8/19/2014 (89)
Writer (m), Journalist
Misc: Investigator

🎵Lee Dorsey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1924 d.12/2/1986 (61)
Songwriter, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in New Orleans, LA; FN:Irving
Misc: some say born 4th or 6th or 1926; some say d. Dec 1
Song Titles: Working in the Coal Mine

🎮Masaya Nakamura -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1925 N.S. d.1/22/2017 N.S. (91)
Video Game Company Owner, Japanese
Misc: founder of Namco, famous for the game Pac-Man

🎭Hartford Gunn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1926 d.1/2/1986 N.S. (59)
TV Executive (m)
Misc: founded PBS

🎭Thelma Pelish -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1926 d.3/6/1983 (56)
Actress

Mary Higgins Clark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1927 N.S. d.1/31/2020 N.S. (92)
Novelist
Misc: Suspense

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🎭Norman Rossington -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1928 d.5/21/1999 (70)
Actor

🎭David H. DePatie -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1929 N.S. d.9/23/2021 N.S. (91)
TV/Movie Producer (m)
Misc: DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Marvel Productions

🎵Stoney Edwards -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1929 d.4/5/1997 (67)
Country Singer
Misc: was one of the first black singers to have a significant presence in country music.

🎭Robert Joffrey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1930 d.3/25/1988 (57)
Choreographer (m), Ballet Dancer (m)
Names/Places: RN:Abdullah Jaffa Bey Khan

🎭Jill Bennett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1931 d.10/4/1990 (58)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: For Your Eyes Only

🎭Robert Ridgely -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1931 d.2/8/1997 (65)
Actor
Misc: known for both on-camera roles and extensive voice-over work.

🎵🎷Ray Bryant -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1931 d.6/2/2011 (79)
Bandleader, Jazz Pianist
Misc: R&B/Jazz
Group Names: Ray Bryant Combo

🎵🎷John Critchinson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1934 d.12/15/2017 N.S. (82)
Jazz Pianist, English
Names/Places: aka Critch

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🎭Janet Carroll -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1940 d.5/22/2012 (71)
Actress
TV Shows: Bonnie Hunt Show (as Diane Fulton)
Movie Titles: Risky Business

🎭Sharon Farrell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1940 N.S. d.5/15/2023 N.S. (82)
Actress, Dancer (f)
Names/Places: b. in Sioux City Iowa; RN: Sharon Lee Forsmoe
Misc: some say b. in 1948
TV Shows: Saints & Sinners, Rituals, Hawaii Five-O (as Cherry Lane or Lori Wilson)
Movie Titles: Can't Buy Me Love, It's Alive, Night of the Comet, Lone Wolf McQuade

🎭Michael Billington -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1941 d.6/3/2005 (63)
Actor, English
TV Shows: UFO, Edward The Seventh, The Collectors
Movie Titles: The Spy Who Loved Me, Alfred the Great, KGB: The Secret War

🎭Barry Chuckle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1944 N.S. d.8/5/2018 N.S. (73)
Comedian, English
Misc: of The Chuckle Brothers team with his brother Paul
TV Shows: ChuckleVision (children's comedy show)

🎵🎷Woody Herman Shaw -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1944 d.5/10/1989 (44)
Composer, Flugelhorn, Bandleader, Jazz Trumpeter
Misc: d. 5-9 or 5-11?

🎵🎸Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1945 d.12/28/2015 N.S. (70)
Songwriter, Bassist, Guitarist, Heavy Metal Singer, British
Names/Places: RN:Ian Kilminster
Group Names: Motorhead

🏆Judy Tyler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1947 d.6/18/2013 N.S. (65)
Playmate
Misc: January 1966

🎭Clarence Gilyard Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1955 N.S. d.11/28/2022 N.S. (66)
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Misc: AP and USA says b. in 1955
TV Shows: CHiPs (as Off. Webster), The Duck Factory, Matlock (as Conrad McMasters), Walker Texas Ranger (as James Trivette)
Movie Titles: Die Hard, Top Gun

🏆🏈Ron Lee -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1956 N.S. d.3/26/2023 N.S. (66)
NFL Tight End, Football Offensive Tackle

✍🎭Bob (Comedian) Smith -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1958 N.S. d.1/20/2018 N.S. (59)
Author (m), Comedian, Gay
Book Titles: Growing Up Gay: From Left Out to Coming Out

🎨Kate Spade -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1962 N.S. d.6/5/2018 N.S. (55)
Designer (m)

🎭Moses J. Moseley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1990 N.S. d.1/26/2022 N.S. (31)
Actor

🎭Moose the Dog -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/24/1990 d.6/22/2006 (15)
Animal Star
Misc: a Dog; AP says Dec 25, 1989; IMDB says Dec 24, 1990, Wikipedia says Dec 24, 1990; Eddie the character born either May 7 or 15, 1990 according to Wikipedia.
TV Shows: Frasier (as Eddie)

Vasco da Gama -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1460 d.12/24/1524
Explorer (m), Navigator, Portuguese
Misc: died in Cochin, India. Portuguese; discovered direct sea route from Europe to India by sailing around Africa; was born in either 1460 or 1469

James Rumsey -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1743 d.12/24/1792
Inventor (m)
Misc: the steamboat; date of birth unknown

William Makepeace Thackeray -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/18/1811 d.12/24/1863 (52)
Novelist, Poet (m), India
Misc: Vanity Fair

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💰Johns Hopkins -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/19/1795 d.12/24/1873 (78)
Financier, Philanthropist
Misc: U.S. millionaire merchant and investor who in his will left large endowments to found Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

🎖⚛Robert Parker Parrott -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1804 N.S. d.12/24/1877 N.S. (73)
Soldier, Inventor (m)
Misc: the Parrott Gun, the most formiddable cannon of its time.

✍⛪Leonard Woolsey Bacon -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/19/1802 d.12/24/1881 (79)
Author (m), Clergyman

🏆🏁🏊Benard Kieran -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/6/1886 N.S. d.12/24/1905 N.S. (19)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Australian

✍⚛John Muir -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/21/1838 d.12/24/1914 (76)
Author (m), Explorer (m), Naturalist, Conservationist, Scottish
Misc: the first president of the Sierra Club

📰William Henry Dines -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/5/1855 d.12/24/1927 (72)
Meterologist (m), British
Misc: invented instruments to measure atmospheric properties.

🎵Alban Maria Johannes Berg -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/9/1885 d.12/24/1935 (50)
Composer, Austrian
Names/Places: b. in Vienna

🎵Johnny Ace -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/9/1929 d.12/24/1954 (25)
Composer/Songwriter, Organist, Pianist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RN:John Marshall Alexander Jr.
Group Names: The Beale Streeters, soloist

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💰William Danforth -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/10/1870 d.12/24/1955 (85)
Businessperson
Misc: Ralston-Purina co-founder

🎭Norma Talmadge -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/26/1895 d.12/24/1957 (62)
Movie Actress

✍📰Arturo Barea -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/20/1897 d.12/24/1957 (60)
Author (m), Writer (m), Journalist, Spanish

Robert Hillyer -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/3/1895 d.12/24/1961 (66)
Author (m), Poet (m), Educator (m)

💰Burt "Butch" Baskin -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/17/1913 d.12/24/1967 (54)
Businessperson
Misc: co-founded the Baskin-Robbins ice cream parlor chain in 1946 with his partner and brother-in-law Irv Robbins.

🏆Charles Atlas -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/30/1894 d.12/24/1972 (78)
Body Builder, Exerciser, Italian
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn, NY; RN:Angelo Siciliano
Misc: d. Dec 23?

🎵Bernard Herrmann -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/29/1911 d.12/24/1975 (64)
Conductor/Composer
Misc: of films

🏆⚾George Hartley McQuinn -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/29/1910 d.12/24/1978 (68)
MLB Player

🎭Peter Lawford -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/7/1923 d.12/24/1984 (61)
TV/Movie Actor, English
Names/Places: b. in London; Patricia Kennedy's hubby
TV Shows: The Thin Man (as Nick Charles)

🏆⚾Nino Espinosa -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/15/1953 d.12/24/1987 (34)
MLB Player

🎨Pierre "Peyo" Culliford -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/25/1928 d.12/24/1992 (64)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Belgiumese
Misc: Smurfs creator

🎵Bobby LaKind -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/3/1945 d.12/24/1992 (47)
Songwriter, Singer, Drummer, Percussionist
Names/Places: RFMN:Robert Jay
Group Names: Doobie Brothers

✍⛪⚖Dr. Norman Vincent Peale -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/31/1898 d.12/24/1993 (95)
Author (m), Orator (m), Clergyman, Reverend, Evangelist, Religionist, Minister (m)
Book Titles: The Power Of Positive Thinking

✍🎭John Osborne -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/12/1929 d.12/24/1994 (65)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Diarist, Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor, British
Names/Places: b. in London; wed 5x's
Misc: a critic of the Establishment
Book Titles: Look Back in Anger, Tom Jones

⚖🎭🎵Rossano Brazzi -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/18/1916 d.12/24/1994 (78)
Attorney/Lawyer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Movie Director (m), Singer, Italian
Misc: some say b. 1915
TV Shows: The Survivors
Movie Titles: South Pacific

🎭Toshiro Mifune -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/1/1920 N.S. d.12/24/1997 N.S. (77)
TV/Movie Actor, Japanese
Misc: Japan's biggest international star (like John Wayne)
TV Shows: Shogun's Lord Toranaga

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✍🎭James Komack -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/3/1924 N.S. d.12/24/1997 N.S. (73)
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer/Director (m)
Misc: Damn Yankees
TV Shows: Hennesey (as Harvey Spencer Blair III), Courtship of Eddie's Father (as Norman Tinker and creator), Chico and the Man (creator), Welcome Back Kotter (creator)

🎵Zeke Carey -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/24/1933 d.12/24/1999 (66)
Hall of Famer, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RN: Ezekiel Carey
Group Names: The Flamingos

🎵🎸Billy Davenport -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/23/1931 d.12/24/1999 (68)
Hall of Famer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush

🎭🎵Tito Guizar -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/8/1908 d.12/24/1999 (91)
Movie Actor, Singer, Mexican

🏆🏈Dan Turk -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/25/1962 d.12/24/2000 (38)
NFL Player

🎵Nick Massi -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/19/1935 d.12/24/2000 (65)
Hall of Famer, Bassist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RN:Nicholas Macioci
Misc: b. 1927?
Group Names: The Four Seasons

🏆🏈Harvey Marvin -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/16/1950 N.S. d.12/24/2001 N.S. (51)
NFL Defensive End
Misc: 3x NFC champ, 4x Pro Bowl; Super Bowl XII MVP

🏆🏈Harvey Banks Martin -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/16/1950 d.12/24/2001 (51)
Hall of Famer, NFL Defensive End
Names/Places: aks Harvey Martin
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, Super Bowls X, XII, XIII
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1973-1983)

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🏆🏌Herman Keiser -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/7/1914 d.12/24/2003 (89)
Golfer

🏆⚾Johnny Oates -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/21/1946 d.12/24/2004 (58)
MLB Manager, MLB Player

🎭Frank Stanton -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/20/1908 d.12/24/2006 (98)
Hall of Famer, TV Executive (m)
Misc: of CBS

🏆Mirko Sandic -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/9/1942 N.S. d.12/24/2006 N.S. (64)
Hall of Famer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Serbian

✍🎭Harold Pinter -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/10/1930 d.12/24/2008 (78)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Actor, Director (m), English
Names/Places: b. in London

🏆George Michael -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/24/1939 d.12/24/2009 (70)
Sportscaster
Misc: not the WHAM! man
TV Shows: The George Michael Sports Machine

🎵Tim Hart -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/9/1948 d.12/24/2009 (61)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Folk Singer, British
Group Names: Steeleye Span

🎭Cheetah The Chimp -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/9/1931 d.12/24/2011 N.S. (80)
Animal Star
Movie Titles: Tarzan (as comic sidekick 1932-1934)

🎭Charles Durning -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/28/1923 d.12/24/2012 (89)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Highland Falls, N.Y.
Misc: stage: Cat on a Hot Tin roof, That Championship Season, The Gin Game
TV Shows: Cop & the Kid, Captains & the Kings, Studs Lonigan (miniseries as Mr. Lonigan), Evening Shade (as Harlan Elldridge)
Movie Titles: The Greek Tycoon, Starting Over, North Dallas Forty, The Muppet Movie, Die Laughing, Scarface, The Sting, Dog Day Afternoon, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Tootsie, To Be or Not To Be, Home For The Holidays, The Hudsucker Proxy

⛪🎭Jack Klugman -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/27/1922 d.12/24/2012 (90)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia
TV Shows: Harris Against the Wind (star), The Odd Couple (as Oscar Madison), Quincy M.E. (as Dr. R. Quincy), You Again? (as Henry Willows)

🎵🎸Ray Collins -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/19/1937 d.12/24/2012 (75)
Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: Soul Giants (who were joined by Frank Zappa in 1964 to become the Mothers Of Invention)

🏆🏈Mack Alston -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/27/1947 d.12/24/2014 (67)
NFL Tight End
Misc: Super Bowl VII
Sports Teams: Washington Redskins

🎵🎷Buddy De Franco -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1923 d.12/24/2014 (91)
Jazz Clarinetist

🎵William Guest -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/2/1941 N.S. d.12/24/2015 N.S. (74)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Soul Singer
Group Names: Gladys Knight & the Pips

🎭Liz (Actress) Smith -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/11/1921 N.S. d.12/24/2016 N.S. (95)
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, English
TV Shows: The Royle Family (as Norma Speakman)
Movie Titles: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Keeping Mum, "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover"

Richard Adams -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/9/1920 d.12/24/2016 N.S. (96)
Novelist, English
Book Titles: Shardik, The Plague Dogs, Watership Down

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🎵🎸Richard "Rick" Parfitt -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/12/1948 d.12/24/2016 N.S. (68)
Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: RN:Richard Harrison
Group Names: Status Quo

🎭Heather Menzies -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/3/1949 d.12/24/2017 N.S. (68)
Actress, Canadian
Names/Places: Robert Urich's wife
Misc: retired from acting in 1990
TV Shows: Logan's Run (as Jessica)
Movie Titles: Tall Gunner Joe, The Sound of Music, Piranha, Sssssss

🎭Dick Orkin -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/9/1933 d.12/24/2017 N.S. (84)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Radio Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: of Dick & Bert (Berdis) in commercials 1970-80s; Chicago's voice and genius behind Chickenman and the Tooth Fairy; some say b. 1934
TV Shows: The Tim Conway Show

🏆🏈Rusty Hilger -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/9/1962 N.S. d.12/24/2019 N.S. (57)
NFL Quarterback

🎵Geoff Stephens -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/1/1934 N.S. d.12/24/2020 N.S. (86)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, English
Group Names: The New Vaudeville Band
Song Titles: Winchester Cathedral

🏆🥊Danny Hodge -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/13/1932 N.S. d.12/24/2020 N.S. (88)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Wrestler
Names/Places: RFMN:Daniel Allen

🎵Ivry Gitlis -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/25/1922 N.S. d.12/24/2020 N.S. (98)
Violinist, Israeli
Misc: he was an acclaimed violinist who played with famed conductors, rock stars and jazz bands around the world and worked to make classical music accessible to the masses

🎭Harvey Evans -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/7/1941 N.S. d.12/24/2021 N.S. (80)
Actor, Dancer (m)
Movie Titles: West Side Story (two different roles in the 1961 and 2021 versions)

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🏆⚽José Villegas -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/20/1934 N.S. d.12/24/2021 N.S. (87)
Soccer Player, Mexican

🎵J. D. Crowe -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/27/1937 N.S. d.12/24/2021 N.S. (84)
Bluegrass Singer/Guitarist

🏆🏌Kathy Whitworth -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/27/1939 N.S. d.12/24/2022 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Golfer
Misc: women's leading money winner; most LPGA wins (8); the first woman to earn over $300,000; 7-time LPGA Player of the Year (1966-69,71-73); won 6 Majors; 88 tour wins most on LPGA or PGA tour.

🎭Kamar de los Reyes -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/8/1967 N.S. d.12/24/2023 N.S. (56)
Actor, Puerto Rican
TV Shows: One Life to Live
Movie Titles: Sleepy Hollow
Video Games: Call of Duty: Black Ops II

✍🎭David Leland -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/20/1941 N.S. d.12/24/2023 N.S. (82)
Screenwriter, Actor, Director (m), English
Movie Titles: Virgin Territory, Wish You Were Here, Mona Lisa, Time Bandits

🎵🎷Willie Ruff -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/1/1931 N.S. d.12/24/2023 N.S. (92)
Horns, Jazz Bassist

U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1955, ✪ “(Dolly's) Oh Susanna” by Don Charles And The Singing Dogs peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, ✪ “Mule Train” by Tennessee Ernie Ford peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, ✪ “Red Solo Cup” by Glee Cast peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, ✪ “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Paul Anka peaked at number 104 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, ✪ “That's Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” by L.T.D. peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “5 O'Clock” by T-Pain Featuring Wiz Khalifa And Lily Allen peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “A Place In The Sun” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “A Woman In Love” by The Four Aces Featuring Al Alberts peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Alvin's Boo-Ga-Loo” by Alvin Cash And The Registers peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Any Way That You Want Me” by Liverpool Five peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Any Way You Want Me” by The Sylvers peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Baby Can I Hold You?” by Tracy Chapman peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Blue Christmas” by The Browns peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Blue Tango” by Bill Black's Combo peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Bring The Pain” by Method Man peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1949, “Charley My Boy” by The Andrews Sisters Featuring Russ Morgan And His Orchestra peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Cry Me A River” by Julie London peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Cry” by Ronnie Dove peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Daddy-O” by The Fontane Sisters peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ghost Riders In The Sky” by Baja Marimba Band peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Ghost Town” by Cheap Trick peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Going Nowhere” by Los Bravos peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Have You Ever Been Lonely” by Teresa Brewer peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “I Hear You Knocking” by Gale Storm peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Need Somebody” by ? (Question Mark) And The Mysterians peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I'm Gonna Make You Mine” by The Shadows Of Knight peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Is It Love” by J.J. Fad peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Isn't It Time” by The Babys peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Keep Me In Mind” by Zac Brown Band peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Lonely Teenager” by Dion peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Love Me Now” by John Legend peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Marry The Night” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “My Way” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Never My Love” by The Addrisi Brothers peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “North To Alaska” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies” by The Association peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Pet Me, Poppa” by Rosemary Clooney peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Please Don't Ever Leave Me” by Cyrkle peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Rambling” by Ramblers peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Ramona” by The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Red Hot” by Herb Alpert peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Rockin' Rollin' Ocean” by Hank Snow peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Sad Mood” by Sam Cooke peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)” by Lolita peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Send Me The Pillow You Dream On” by The Browns Featuring Jim Edward Brown peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Someone On Your Mind” by Champ Butler With George Cates And His Orchestra And Chorus peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Swingtown” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Thanks For My Child” by Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “That's The Tune” by The Vogues peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “The Bells” by James Brown peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “The Girl That Stood Beside Me” by Bobby Darin peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Most Beautifullest Thing In The World” by Keith Murray peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Sound Of Goodbye” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Touch A Four Leaf Clover” by Atlantic Starr peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Try My Love Again” by Bobby Moore And The Rhythm Aces peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Undercover Of The Night” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Union Of The Snake” by Duran Duran peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Walk On Water” by Eddie Money peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Walk Slow” by Little Willie John peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “We Are Young” by Glee Cast peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “When The Lights Go Out” by Naked Eyes peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “White Christmas” by Clyde McPhatter And The Drifters peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)” by High Inergy peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “You Want This” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, ✪ “Louie Louie” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, ✪ “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, ✪ “Red Solo Cup” by Glee Cast peaked at number 99 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, ✪ “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Baby, What A Big Surprise” by Chicago peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Coming Home Soldier” by Bobby Vinton peaked at number 89 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Coming On Strong” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Doll House” by Donnie Brooks peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Don't Let The Flame Burn Out” by Jackie DeShannon peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Games That Lovers Play” by Eddie Fisher peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Have You Ever Loved Somebody” by The Searchers peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “He Will Break Your Heart” by Jerry Butler peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Heartbreak Hotel” by The Scoundrelz peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Heaven On The 7th Floor” by Paul Nicholas peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Got The Feelin' (Oh No, No)” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I Wanna Meet You” by Cryin' Shames peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Won't Stand In Your Way” by Stray Cats peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I'm Ready For Love” by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Invisible Hands” by Kim Carnes peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “It's Only Love” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Living For You” by Sonny And Cher peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Love's Just A Broken Heart” by The British Modbeats peaked at number 61 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Many Tears Ago” by Connie Francis peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Old Emotions” by The Spoons peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Pray (For Lj)” by Pardon My Striptease peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Shut Up And Dance” by Victoria Duffield peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Still The Lovin' Is Fun” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Swingtown” by Steve Miller Band peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Tell Me” by The Characters peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1983, “The Way He Makes Me Feel” by Barbra Streisand peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Time Bomb” by Lake peaked at number 91 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2011, “We Are Young” by Glee Cast peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1966, “We Got A Thing That's In The Groove” by The Capitols peaked at number 51 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Your Smiling Face” by James Taylor peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1994, “54-46” by One peaked at number 79 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Big League” by Tom Cochrane And Red Rider peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Giving You The Best That I Got” by Anita Baker peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “God Shuffled His Feet” by Crash Test Dummies peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Hold Me Now” by One To One peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “How Do You Stop” by Joni Mitchell peaked at number 66 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Don't Want Your Love” by Duran Duran peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I'm The Only One” by Melissa Etheridge peaked at number 35 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Look Away” by Chicago peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Lucas With The Lid Off” by Lucas peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “No More Lies” by The Moody Blues peaked at number 80 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Nobody's Perfect” by Mike + The Mechanics peaked at number 30 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Some Hearts Reach High” by Make A Wish peaked at number 94 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Promise” by When In Rome peaked at number 37 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “The Strangest Party (These Are The Times)” by INXS peaked at number 77 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Till I Loved You” by Barbra Streisand And Don Johnson peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Toy Train” by Rymes With Orange peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” by Judson Spence peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Young Heart Forever” by Steve Perry peaked at number 70 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Breaking Away / That's Living Alright” by Joe Fagin peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Christmas Party” by Star Turn On 45 (Pints) peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, ✪ “Jingle Bells / U Can't Touch This” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Minnie The Moocher” by Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, ✪ “Muppet Show Music Hall EP” by The Muppets peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “Singalong-A-Santa Again” by Santa Claus And The Christmas Trees peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, ✪ “Strawberry Fair” by Anthony Newley peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, ✪ “The JCB Song” by Nizlopi peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, ✪ “Theme From 'Neighbours'” by Dame Edna Everage peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “There Ain't No Sanity Claus” by The Damned peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, ✪ “When I'm Cleaning Windows” by 2 In A Tent peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “2000 Miles” by The Pretenders peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “A Pain That I'm Used To” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Advertising Space” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Stuck Up” by Hooray And The Henrys peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Angel Of Harlem” by U2 peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Bright Yellow Gun” by Throwing Muses peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Cannonball” by Little Mix peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Change” by Blow peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Christmas Spectre” by Jingle Bells peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Cold As Christmas” by Elton John peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Crazy” by Eternal peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Dead End Street” by The Kinks peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Deep Feeling” by Mike Sagar peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Desiree” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Forget About Us” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Downtown '88” by Petula Clark peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Déjà Vu” by J. Cole peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “East West” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Fine Time” by New Order peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Float On” by Stetsasonic peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Gallows Pole” by Jimmy Page And Robert Plant peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Georgia On My Mind” by Ray Charles peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Get On The Funk Train” by Munich Machine peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Hawk-Eye” by Frankie Laine peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Hollywood” by Boz Scaggs peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hurt” by Leona Lewis peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love” by The Emotions peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “I Got The Message” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I'm Ready For Love” by Martha Reeves And The Vandellas peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “If Every Day Was Like Christmas” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Inside Love (So Personal)” by George Benson peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jack Of Spades” by Boogie Down Productions peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Jerusalem” by Keedie / England Cricket Team peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Joy And Happiness” by Stabbs peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Just Hold On” by Steve Aoki And Louis Tomlinson peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Little Girl” by Banned peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love Your Sexy...” by Byker Groove peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Man In The Moon” by Voice Of The Beehive peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Many Rivers To Cross” by UB40 peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Morningtown Ride” by The Seekers peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “My, Oh My” by Slade peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “No Goodbyes” by Subways peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Open Your Eyes” by The Truth peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Put Your Love In Me” by Hot Chocolate peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Read 'Em And Weep” by Barry Manilow peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by The Jets peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Seventeen” by Boyd Bennett And His Rockets peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Shake It Up” by Divine peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Songs For Christmas '88” by Mini Pops peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1955, “Suddenly There's A Valley” by Jo Stafford peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sweet Love” by M-Beat peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Take A Bow” by Madonna peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Thank God For Kids” by Brendan Shine peaked at number 78 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Serpent In The Garden” by Garden Of Eden peaked at number 96 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Theme From 'Terrahawks'” by Terrahawks peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “There Won't Be Many Coming Home” by Roy Orbison peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again” by The Carpenters peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Ultraviolet / The Ballad Of Paul K” by McFly peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Unforgettable” by Nat "King" Cole peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Watching The Detectives” by Elvis Costello peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1988, “What Becomes Of The Broken-Hearted” by Ruby Turner Featuring Jimmy Ruffin peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2016, “When Christmas Comes Around” by Matt Terry peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” by Westlife Featuring Diana Ross peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby And The Ken Darby Singers Featuring John Scott Trotter And His Orchestra peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Why, Why, Bye, Bye” by Bob Luman peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1994, “You Blow Me Away” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1966, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by The Supremes peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1977, “You Light Up My Life” by Debby Boone peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1983, “You're In My Heart” by David Essex peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Advertising Space” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “All I Do” by Daryl Braithwaite peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Alone At Last” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Barefoot Boy” by Noeleen Batley peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2016, “By Your Side” by Jonas Blue Featuring Raye peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Can't Control Myself” by Wa Wa Nee peaked at number 31 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Dancing In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In It's Spotlight) / Bad Reputation” by Thin Lizzy peaked at number 59 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Dedication To My Ex (Miss That)” by Lloyd Featuring André 3000 Narrated By Lil Wayne peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Don't Walk Away” by Toni Childs peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Finger On The Trigger” by The Angels (Australia) peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2016, “I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” by ZAYN Featuring Taylor Swift peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “I Still Love You (Je ne sais pas pourquoi)” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “I'm A Boy” by The Who peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “If I Could” by 1927 peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Janie May / Just Like The Stars” by The Ferrets peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Lay Your Love On Me” by Roachford peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Let's Stick Together '88 (Westside 1988 Remix)” by Bryan Ferry peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Love Spreads” by The Stone Roses peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Love, Truth And Honesty” by Bananarama peaked at number 32 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Magic” by Dragon peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “On And On / Little Italy” by Stephen Bishop peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Ooh La La / Ain't Nobody Home” by Normie Rowe peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Poetry In Motion” by Johnny Tillotson peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Ride Ride America / Are You Travelin' With Me” by Paul O'Gorman peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Scars To Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Sunshine After The Rain / Night Bird” by Elkie Brooks peaked at number 100 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Turn The Beat Around” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Wasabi / Eye Of The Tiger” by Lee Harding peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Xtraordinary” by Sassin peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2011, “You Da One” by Rihanna peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Because Of You” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Drummer Boy” by Otara Phil-Harmonic peaked at number 40 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Greenstone” by Emma Paki peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Lucas With The Lid Off” by Lucas peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Sexual” by Neiked Featuring Dyo peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2011, “The A Team” by Ed Sheeran peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, ✪ “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, ✪ “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, ✪ “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “7 8th Avenue” by Earth And Fire peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Domino” by Jessie J peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Don't Wanna Know” by Maroon 5 Featuring Kendrick Lamar peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Epic” by Sandro Silva And Quintino peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Feeling So Real” by Moby peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “From New York To L.A.” by Patsy Gallant peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Half um half” by Normaal peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Huckleberry Jam” by Doop peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “I Will Survive (La La La)” by Hermes House Band peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Ik neem je mee” by Het Feestteam peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Jingle All The Way” by BYentl peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Laugh About It” by Racoon peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Life's Just A Ballgame” by Womack And Womack peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Lust For Life” by Iggy Pop peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Mary's Boy Child” by Harry Belafonte peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Mee naar Diemen-Zuid” by Lange Frans And Baas B peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Midi-Midinette” by Conny peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Move Over Darling” by Tracey Ullman peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “Mull Of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1966, “My Mind's Eye” by Small Faces peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Overal” by F1rstman Featuring DJ Youss-F And Boef peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Please Don't Make Me Cry” by UB40 peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Running With The Night” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1977, “She Was Dynamite” by Jack Jersey peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Sketches Of Spain” by The Nits peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “The Golden Age” by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Victims” by Culture Club peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Wat ik wil met Kerstmis... ben jij!” by Kus Featuring Chris And Viviënne peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1960, “White Christmas” by The Blue Diamonds peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Wil je niet nog 1 nacht” by Glennis Grace And Edwin Evers peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2011, “You Put The X In X-mas” by Tiny Little Bigband peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Zombie” by The Cranberries peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “13” by Håkan Hellström peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2011, “All This Way” by Amanda Fondell peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Alone” by Alan Walker peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Another Day” by Whigfield peaked at number 39 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Jing! Jingeling! Der Weihnachtsschnappi!” by Schnappi peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit Featuring Sean Paul And Anne-Marie peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Super gut” by Mo-Do peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sympathy For The Devil” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Vet att du vill ha mig” by Samir Badran Featuring Kevin peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “A Pain That I'm Used To” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “All It Takes” by Hanne Boel peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Chöre” by Mark Forster peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Do The CanCan” by Collage [AT] peaked at number 26 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Fire” by Magic Affair peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Hallelujah” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 29 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Just Hold On” by Steve Aoki And Louis Tomlinson peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let It Snow!” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Nur in meinem Kopf” by Andreas Bourani peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Power Of The Light” by 100 Percent peaked at number 24 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2011, “The One That Got Away” by Katy Perry peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Video Games” by Lana Del Rey peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, ✪ “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2011, ✪ “Rock la vie” by Alvin et les Chipmunks And René La Taupe peaked at number 41 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “A Groovy Kind Of Love” by Phil Collins peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Anytime You Need A Friend” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Jack To The Sound Of The Underground” by Hithouse peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “La corrida” by Francis Cabrel peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Ma Number One” by Tonton David peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Mon plus beau Noël” by Johnny Hallyday peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Rester la même” by Lorie peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Tout donner” by Maître Gims peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1966, ✪ “Good Vibrations” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1983, “Come Back And Stay” by Paul Young peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “First Time” by Robin Beck peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2011, “God jul!” by Radioresepsjonen peaked at number 19 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Jing! Jingeling! Der Weihnachtsschnappi!” by Schnappi peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Levels” by Avicii peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Mistletoe And Wine” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Sympathy For The Devil” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1966, “Vid din sida” by Sven-Ingvars peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1977, “We Are The Champions” by Queen peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1983, ✪ “Paris Latino” by Bandolero peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “A Pain That I'm Used To” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Another Day” by Whigfield peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Baby Come Back” by Pato Banton Featuring Ali And Robin Campbell peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Christmas In My Heart” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Coming Home For Christmas” by Banaroo peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Elle” by Stress Featuring Noah Veraguth peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Hallelujah” by Pentatonix peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let It Snow!” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Love Me Now” by John Legend peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Nur in meinem Kopf” by Andreas Bourani peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Run To You” by Roxette peaked at number 31 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Santiano” by Star Academy 5 peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “She Doesn't Mind” by Sean Paul peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1988, “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1994, “Super gut” by Mo-Do peaked at number 18 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2016, “The Sound Of Silence” by Disturbed peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Advertising Space” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Ce la farò” by Antonino peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit Featuring Sean Paul And Anne-Marie peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2016, “She's Like A Star” by Soul System peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2011, “Antidote” by Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Beautiful” by Orkidea peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Better Than I Know Myself” by Adam Lambert peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Eevil Stöön joulumanteli + rusinat” by Eevil Stöö peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Just Hold On” by Steve Aoki And Louis Tomlinson peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Kohtalon oma” by Chisu peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let The Music Play” by Shamur peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Levels” by Avicii peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Mist sä tuut, Part. 2” by JVG peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Panomies” by Skandaali peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Voodoo Magic” by Bodies Without Organs peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Water Planet” by Underwater peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, ✪ “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2011, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 29 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Heavy Cross” by Gossip peaked at number 16 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Rosenrot” by Rammstein peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Talk” by Coldplay peaked at number 8 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Un beso y una flor” by Nino Bravo peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “A Pain That I'm Used To” by Depeche Mode peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Arghhh!!!” by Dolph Featuring NBTB peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2011, “F**k hvor er det fedt (at være hip hop'er)” by Kato Featuring Clemens peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2016, “Farvel” by Jimilian peaked at number 18 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2011, “Someone Like You” by Adele peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Verdens største børn” by Various peaked at number 4 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Related Events on This Date

In 1867, OK…who said, “Oh by gosh by golly! Itʹs that time already?” It was Christmas Eve of this year that R.H. Macyʹs department store in New York City remained open until midnight to catch last-minute shoppers. The store took in a record $6,000 giving itself a very Merry Christmas.

In 1906, Canadian physicist Reginald A. Fessenden became the first person to braodcast a music program over radio, from Brant Rock, Massachusetts. The program included a little verse, some violin and a speech. Itʹs what you would call the…first ROCK concert ever (GROAN).

In 1936, 12 + 24 = 36

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, “Lonesome Ghosts” is released. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.

In 1939, The first color comic strip of “Pinocchio” is published in Sunday editions of newspapers.

In 1944, Born on this day in Savannah, Georgia, was Michael Curb, musician, record company executive, and NASCAR and IRL race car owner. Founder of Curb Records whose roster has included many successful country music artists, such as Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Hank Williams, Jr., Wynonna, the Bellamy Brothers, Steve Holy, the Judds, Hal Ketchum, Jo Dee Messina, Rio Grand, Jim Stafford and Ray Stevens. A Republican, he served as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1979-1983 under Democratic Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown, Jr. He was acting governor of California while Brown spent time outside of California pursuing presidential ambitions.

In 1948, For the first time ever, a midnight Mass was broadcast on television. Saint Patrickʹs Cathedral in New York City was the locale. No, it wasnʹt Dick Clarkʹs Rockin Christmas Eve!

In 1948, The Donald Duck film, “Tea for Two Hundred” is released.

In 1949, Spike The Dog, Cartoon Character, debut by MGM.

In 1951, United Kingdom of Libya gains independence from Italy via the United Nations.

In 1951, “Studʹs Place”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1953, “Dragnet”, starring Jack Webb as Detective Joe Friday, became the first network program to be sponsored. “Dragnet” was on NBC-TV, for you who want the facts, just the facts. “Who was the sponsor, you ask?” Fatima cigarettes, thatʹs who.

In 1954, The live-action feature film, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” is released. It cost over $4 million to make.

In 1955, On the Christmas episode of “THE HONEYMOONERS”, Inside Ralph Kramden (Jackie Gleason) is a little boy trying to get out and sneak a peek at his Christmas presents — a trait that is both endearing and troublesome, leading as it does to battle-of-the-sexes arguments with Alice (Audrey Meadows) over maturity and trust. On the other hand, Ralph can barely contain his excitement at the expensive-but-worth-it present, the only one of its kind in the world, he has bought for Alice. Then just as heʹs about to give it to her, a neighbor walks in with a small gift, “nothing, just a trifle.” Three guesses. Away we go on yet another heart-rending, side-splitting adventure for Kramden and Norton (Art Carney). “'Twas the Night Before Christmas” is the perfect holiday recipe: Take one part O. Henry, combine with a heaping cup of keen observations on human nature, add a dash of Brooklyn, sprinkle liberally with comic genius, place on a high flame, and let bubble for about a half hour.

In 1955, On the cover of TV Guide: “Merry Christmas”. Other Articles: Disneyland, D and R Nelson

In 1955, R.C., “(Iʹm Gettinʹ) Nuttin' For Christmas” by Ricky Zahnd and the Blue Jeaners peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1955, R.C., “Nuttin' For Christmas” by Stan Freberg peaked at #53 on the pop singles chart.

In 1955, The lovely Lennon Sisters debuted as featured vocalists on “The Lawrence Welk Show” on ABC. They became regulars with Welk within a month and stayed on the show until 1968.

In 1956, The “I Love Lucy” Christmas show aired on CBS, but was never put in syndication, nor repeated until 1989.

In 1958, On As the World Turns, Penny and Jeff wed. Jeff was no longer penny-less in his life.

In 1960, The Philadelphia Orphanʹs Court raises Chubby Checkerʹs weekly allowance from $150 to $200. The 19-year-old singer (born Ernest Evans) has already put three songs, “The Class,” “The Twist” and “The Hucklebuck,” in the pop Top Forty.

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” becomes the first African song to hit number one on the U.S. pop chart. The American version, recorded by the Tokens, is a translation of a South African folk song known as “Mbube” and “Wimoweh.”

In 1963, "Love's Gonna Live Here" by Buck Owens, was at #1 on the Country chart. Spending sixteen weeks at the top spot and a total of thirty weeks on the chart, after "Love's Gonna Live Here" finished its 16-week stay at #1, no other song would spend more than 10 weeks at #1 for 49 years. On January 12, 2013, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift would become the first song to spend at least 10 weeks at #1.

In 1964, Shooting began on “The Cage”, the pilot for Star Trek.

In 1966, R.C., “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett peaked at #23 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, R.C., “Thatʹs Life” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Tommy James and the Shondells record “I Think Weʹre Alone Now,” which will become a huge “bubble gum” hit. It peaks at number four in its seventeen weeks on the chart and is one of the groupʹs seven Top Ten hits. Tiffany covered the song in 1987. “Weird Al” parodied it into “I Think Iʹm a Clone Now” in 1988.

In 1968, Astronauts aboard Apollo VIII, orbiting the moon, read passages from the Old Testament Book of Genesis as part of a Christmas Eve television broadcast to Earth.

In 1968, Led Zeppelin left England for America for the first time.

In 1968, On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) found Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) had been attacked by the werewolf and took him back to Collinwood. Later, Chris Jennings (Donald Briscoe) turned into a werewolf in front of Joe. Joe shot the werewolf with a gun, but it did not kill him.

In 1969, “The Buddy Holly Story,” an album commemorating the career of one of musicʹs most innovative performers (released on the tenth anniversary of his death) is certified gold. One week later, “Thatʹll Be the Day,” is certified a gold single. Ten years later, a movie with the same title as the album would premiere in movie theaters starring Gary Busey as Buddy Holly.

In 1970, The animated feature film, “The Aristocats” is released in theatres. It cost $4 million to make. It is the first animated feature film completed without Walt Disney. “The Jungle Book” released in 1967 was the first animated movie released after Disney died in 1966.

In 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Not-So-Rose-Colored Glasses”, Mike attempts to surprise Carol with a photograph of the children for their anniversary, Alice fakes a toothache to get Carol to take her to the dentist so Mike can have the picture taken. Then Jan accidentally destroys the print and the negative is lost.

In 1972, HOT NEW ALBUM “NO SECRETS” from CARLY SIMON includes “YOUʹRE SO VAIN”

In 1973, Tom Johnson of the Doobie Brothers was arrested in Visalia, California on charges of marijuana possession, or, well, doobies. He has to go to court January 10, right about the time the groupʹs new album is released. The title? “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits.”

In 1974, “Late For The Sky” album by Jackson Browne was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, “Thatʹs My Mama”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1975, “When Things Were Rotten”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1976, On Ryan's Hope, the Ryan's celebrated Christmas. Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) placed the star on the tree while the family sang "We Three Kings." Meanwhile, a wheelchair-bound Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) had a meltdown leading Mary's father, Johnny (Bernard Barrow), to blurt out, "Dammit, Jack. You ought to get down on your knees and thank God Mary is carrying this child, because it's the only one you'll ever have!"

In 1977, R.C., “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” by L.T.D. peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “How Deep Is Your Love” by Bee Gees peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “My Way” by Elvis Presley peaked at #22 on the pop singles chart.

In 1977, R.C., “Swingtown” by Steve Miller Band peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the country album charts with Greatest Hits, which featured three singles that were not included on any of Rogers' studio albums: "Lady" (written and produced specifically for Rogers by Lionel Richie), "Love The World Away" (a top five country and top 20 pop hit that was featured on the soundtrack of the box-office smash Urban Cowboy) and "Long Arm of the Law". This was also Rogers' third #1 album of the year. (the other two being Kenny and Gideon).

In 1980, “Starting Over” single by John Lennon was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1982, On All My Children: Greg Nelson and Jenny Gardner got engaged.

In 1982, On General Hospital, Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) read the annual Christmas story to the kids.

In 1983, R.C., “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart. It was parodied into “Major Con” about a cow in space.

In 1983, R.C., “Undercover Of The Night” by Rolling Stones peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1983, R.C., “Union Of The Snake” by Duran Duran peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Forever Young” by Alphaville peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Walk On Water” by Eddie Money peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, R.C., “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1991, “Disneyʹs Silly Songs” album by Various was certified Gold

In 1992, The cartoonist known as “Peyo” died at his home in Belgium. He created the Smurfs.

In 1993, "I Don't Call Him Daddy" by Doug Supernaw was at #1 on the Country chart. Initially recorded by Kenny Rogers on his 1987 album I Prefer the Moonlight, it was released as the third single from Supernaw's debut album Red and Rio Grande.

In 2002, on As the World Turns, Lily and Holden welcomed daughter Natalie Snyder.

In 2003, On Guiding Light, Blake (Elizabeth Keifer) threw a Christmas Eve party for Mel, Rick, Holly and Edmund, during which she and Ross (Jerry verDorn) were remarried.

In 2007, On All My Children, Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight) announced to Adam Chandler (David Canary) that he had married Krystal (Bobbie Eakes).

In 2010, Rascal Flatts were at #1 on the US Country charts with "Why Wait" which became the group's eleventh #1 hit.

In 2011, on The Young and the Restless, Victoria remarried Billy.

In 2012, Actor Jack Klugman, who co-starred with Tony Randall in the TV series The Odd Couple and the star of Quincy, M.E. (Medical Examiner), died at age 90.

In 2021, Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in Saint Peterʹs Basilica, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that had prompted a new vaccine mandate for Vatican employees.

In 2021, The movies “The Matrix Resurrections,” “The King's Men,” “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” “Sing 2,” “A Journal to Freedom” and “American Underdog” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2022, Kathy Whitworth, the golfer whose 88 career LPGA victories were the most by any player on a single professional tour, died at age 83.

In 2027, The movies “,” “,” “,” “,” “,” “,” “,” “” and “” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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In 2036, 12 + 24 = 36

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In 2055, The movies “,” “,” “,” “,” “,” “,” “,” “” and “” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1965, "Bad Girls Go to Hell" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1968, "The Love Bug" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1969, "The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1976, "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, "The Portrait of a Lady" was released by Gramercy Pictures; Jane Campion (director); Laura Jones (screenplay); Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Martin Donovan, Shelley Winters, John Gielgud, Shelley Duvall, Richard E. Grant, Viggo Mortensen, Christian Bale, Valentina Cervi, Roger Ashton-Griffiths; Drama; Live Action

In 2003, "Monster" was released by Newmarket Films / Denver & Delilah Films / K/W Productions; Patty Jenkins (director/screenplay); Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Marco St. John, Marc Macaulay, Scott Wilson, Kane Hodder, Brett Rice; Biography, Crime, Drama; ; Live Action

The Holiday Almanacs December 24, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Tue Dec the 24 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 359 of the year
Serialnumber = 45638
Julian date = 2460657 O.S.= 12 - 11 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Christmas Eve
Saint Adam Feast Day
[Laos] Sovereignty Day (1954)
[Libya] Independence Day (1951)
[Mexico] Los Posadas Days/Lodgings (Thru Dec 24)
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[USA] Cozy Night
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Roof Over Your Head Day

Reminders

Astrological sign: Sagittarius: The Archer (thru 11-22 thru 12-21); Ruling Planet: Jupiter. Element: Fire. Traits: Bountiful, frank, versatile, philosophical. Body part associated with this sign: The thighs. Occupations: Travel, politics, meteorology, philosophy, religion.
Astrological sign: Capricorn: The Goat (12-22 thru 1-20) Ruling Planet: Saturn; Element: Earth; Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, persevering, pessimistic; Body part associated with this sign: The knees. Occupations: Positions of trust, banking, mountain climbing, coaching, engineering.
Flowers: narcissus, poinsettia and holly
Gems: turquoise and zircon
Full Moon: the Cold Moon and the Oak Moon, the Long Night's Moon
Art and Architecture Books Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Hi Neighbor Month
Bingo's Birthday Month
Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month
International Calendar Awareness Month
Made In America Month
National Indigestion Season-Jewish Book Month
Project Red Ribbon (Nov 1-Jan 1)
Read A New Book Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Stress-Free Family Holidays Month
Universal Human Rights Month
[Sweden] Eva name day
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