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The Big Datebook for December 26

Last Updated 12-23-2023

🎵Abdul "Duke" Fakir -- is 88 in the year 2023 and 89 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1935 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Four Tops

🏆🏒Norm Ullman -- is 88 in the year 2023 and 89 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1935
Hall of Famer, NHL Center, Canadian
Misc: played 1955-1975; 490 goals
Sports Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers (WHA)

🏆⚾Wayne Causey -- is 87 in the year 2023 and 88 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1936
MLB Infielder

✍🎭🎵Ken Howard -- is 84 in the year 2023 and 85 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1939
Author (m), TV Director (m), Lyricist, Songwriter, English

Gray Davis -- is 81 in the year 2023 and 82 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1942
Governor (m), Assemblyman
Misc: California 1999-2003

🎭Jane Lapotaire -- is 79 in the year 2023 and 80 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1944
Stage Actress, English

🎭John Walsh -- is 78 in the year 2023 and 79 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1945
TV Host
TV Shows: America's Most Wanted

🎵Rob Carpenter -- is 77 in the year 2023 and 78 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1946
Keyboardist, Country Performer, Country Singer
Names/Places: aka Bob
Group Names: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

🎵🎸Gordon Edwards -- is 77 in the year 2023 and 78 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1946
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: The Pretty Things

🏆⚾Carlton Fisk -- is 76 in the year 2023 and 77 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1947
Hall of Famer, MLB Catcher
Names/Places: b. in Bellows Falls, VT; MN:Ernest
Misc: Gold Glove 1972, 3x Silver Slugger, set all-time major league record at age 45 for games caught (2,226); also all-time HR leader for catchers (376); AL Rookie of Year (1972) and 11-time All-Star; hit epic, 12th-inning Game 6 homer for Boston Red Sox in 1975 World Series; Red Sox #27 and White Sox #72 both retired.
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox (1969, 1971-1980), Chicago White Sox (1981-1983)

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📰Candy Crowley -- is 75 in the year 2023 and 76 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1948
Journalist

🏆⚾Chris Chambliss -- is 75 in the year 2023 and 76 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1948
MLB Coach, MLB First Baseman
Misc: Gold Glove

🎵Ira Newborn -- is 74 in the year 2023 and 75 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1949
Composer, Bandleader
Group Names: Manhattan Transfer

🎵Michael Jones -- is 73 in the year 2023 and 74 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1950
Soul Singer
Group Names: BT Express
Song Titles: Here Comes the Express

🎵🎷John Scofield -- is 72 in the year 2023 and 73 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1951
Composer, Jazz Guitarist

🎵🎸Paul Anthony Quinn -- is 72 in the year 2023 and 73 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1951
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Guitairst, English
Group Names: Saxon

🏆⚾Ozzie Smith -- is 69 in the year 2023 and 70 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1954
Hall of Famer, MLB Shortstop
Misc: 15x All-Star, 13x Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, NL LCS MVP 1985, over 2,300 hits; 10-time starter for NL in All-Star Game; Cardinals #1 retired and Cardnials Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: San Diego Padres (1978-1981), St. Louis Cardinals (1982-1996)

🎵🎸Peter Woods -- is 69 in the year 2023 and 70 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1954
Alternative Rock Performer
Group Names: Romeo Void

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✍🎭David Sedaris -- is 67 in the year 2023 and 68 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1956
Author (m), Humorist, Comedian

🎭Temeura Morrison -- is 63 in the year 2023 and 64 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1960 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m), New Zealand
Movie Titles: Once Were Warriors, Moana, Star Wars (series as Jango Fett in Episodes 2 and 3)

🎭Tahnee Welch -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1961 N.S.
Movie Actress
Names/Places: Raquel's daughter
Movie Titles: Cocoon, I Shot Andy Warhol, Cocoon: The Return, Sue

🏆⚾Storm Davis -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1961
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Kansas City Royals

🎵Brian Westrum -- is 61 in the year 2023 and 62 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1962
Country Musician
Group Names: Sons of The Desert

🎵🎸James Kottak -- is 61 in the year 2023 and 62 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1962
Hard Rock Drummer
Group Names: The Scorpions

🎵🎸Lars Ulrich -- is 60 in the year 2023 and 61 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1963
Hall of Famer, Heavy Metal Drummer
Group Names: Metallica

🎭Gerald Hopkins -- is 59 in the year 2023 and 60 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1964
Actor, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: Pentathlon, Blood Deep, Uncle Tom's Cabin

🎵Rubén Valtierra -- is 59 in the year 2023 and 60 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1964
Keyboardist, Novelty Musician
Group Names: Weird Al Yankovic (studio keyboardist)

🏆⚾Jeff King -- is 59 in the year 2023 and 60 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1964
MLB Infielder

🎭Nadia Dajani -- is 58 in the year 2023 and 59 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1965
Actress, Cameraperson
TV Shows: Ned and Stacey (as Amanda)
Movie Titles: Happy Accidents, Flirting with Disaster, Sidewalks in New York

🎭🏆Sandra Taylor -- is 57 in the year 2023 and 58 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1966
Actress, Model
Names/Places: aka Sandi Korn
Misc: Penthouse Pet (March, 1991)

🏆🏀Tim Legler -- is 57 in the year 2023 and 58 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1966
NBA Player

🎵🎸Jay Yuenger -- is 57 in the year 2023 and 58 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1966
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: aka stage name: "J"
Group Names: White Zombie

🏆🏈Tony Covington -- is 56 in the year 2023 and 57 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1967
NFL Safety

🏆⚾Esteban Beltré -- is 56 in the year 2023 and 57 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1967
MLB Shortstop

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🎵Audrey Wiggins -- is 56 in the year 2023 and 57 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1967
Country Singer

🎵Tricia Leigh Fisher -- is 55 in the year 2023 and 56 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1968
Disco Singer
Names/Places: Connie Stevens and Eddie Fishers' daughter

🎵Peter Andrew Klett -- is 54 in the year 2023 and 55 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1969
Musician
Misc: AP says b. 1969, some say b. 1968
Group Names: Candlebox

🎭Danielle Cormack -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1970 N.S.
Actress, New Zealand
Arts Titles: PL: A Streetcar Named Desire, The Shape of Things, The Blue Room;
TV Shows: Shortland Street, Xena: Warrior Princess, The Cult, Gloss
Movie Titles: Snap

🎭Graham Shiels -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1970
Actor, Director (m), Canadian
TV Shows: True Blood, Olympus
Movie Titles: Guardians of the Galaxy, Olympus, Arrow

🏆🏈Willie Williams -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1970
NFL Player

🎵🎸James Mercer -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1970
Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: The Shins

🏆⚾Carlos Valdez -- is 52 in the year 2023 and 53 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1971
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican

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🎭🎵🎸Jared Leto -- is 52 in the year 2023 and 53 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1971
TV Actor, Director (m), Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer
Group Names: Thirty Seconds to Mars
TV Shows: My So Called Life (as Jordan Catalano)
Movie Titles: Dallas Buyers Club, How to Make an American Quilt, American Psycho, Alexander, Prefontaine, Urban Legend, Requiem for a Dream, Lord of War, Lonely Hearts, Chapter 27, Mr. Nobody, Suicide Squad

🏆🏈Burnell Roques -- is 51 in the year 2023 and 52 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1972
NFL Wide Receiver

🏆🏈Derrick Cullors -- is 51 in the year 2023 and 52 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1972
NFL Runningback

🎭Tiffany Brissette -- is 49 in the year 2023 and 50 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1974 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin, Equal Justice (as Katie Rogan), Small Wonder (as Vicki Victoria Ann Smith the Robot)
Movie Titles: Heart Like a Wheel

🏆🏈Tony Brackens -- is 49 in the year 2023 and 50 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1974
NFL Defensive End

🎭Kendra C. Johnson -- is 47 in the year 2023 and 48 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1976
Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Love Thy Neighbor
Movie Titles: Phat Girlz, The Single Moms Club

🎭🎵Chris Daughtry -- is 44 in the year 2023 and 45 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1979
Actor, Singer
TV Shows: American Idol (finalist)

🏆⛸Serena Phillips -- is 43 in the year 2023 and 44 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1980
Figure Skater

🏆⚾Omar Infante -- is 42 in the year 2023 and 43 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1981 N.S.
MLB Second Baseman, Venezuelan

🎭Steven Hartman -- is 38 in the year 2023 and 39 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1985
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Movie Titles: Angus, Casper: A Spirited Beginning, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

🎭🎵Beth Behrs -- is 38 in the year 2023 and 39 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1985 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Singer
TV Shows: The Neighborhood, 2 Broke Girls (as Caroline Channing)
Movie Titles: Monsters University

🎭Kit Harington -- is 37 in the year 2023 and 38 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1986 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, English
TV Shows: Game of Thrones
Movie Titles: Testament of Youth, Spooks: The Greater Good, How To Train Your Dragon 2, Pompeii

Weston Coppola Cage -- is 33 in the year 2023 and 34 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1990
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Cristina Fulton & Nicholas's son, Francis's grandnephew

🎭Eden Sher -- is 32 in the year 2023 and 33 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1991
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Weeds, The Middle (as Sue Heck)
Movie Titles: Veronica Mars, Temps

🏆🏈Trevor Siemian -- is 32 in the year 2023 and 33 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1991 N.S.
NFL Quarterback

🎵Jade Thirlwall -- is 31 in the year 2023 and 32 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1992
Pop Singer, English

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Jasper Armstrong Marsalis -- is 28 in the year 2023 and 29 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Victoria Rowell and Wynton's son

Truman Theodore Hanks -- is 28 in the year 2023 and 29 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Rita Wilson and Tom's son

🎭Timothée Chalamet -- is 28 in the year 2023 and 29 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1995 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird

🎭Zach Mills -- is 28 in the year 2023 and 29 in the year 2024; b.12/26/1995
Actor
TV Shows: Clue (as Lucas)
Movie Titles: Super 8, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Changeling, Hollywoodland

Jane Grandalski -- is 20 in the year 2023 and 21 in the year 2024; b.12/26/2003
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Marlee Matlin and Kevin's daughter

Jameson Moon Hart -- is 7 in the year 2023 and 8 in the year 2024; b.12/26/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Pink and Carey Hart's son

Claude Indiana Emmanuel Hanson -- is 5 in the year 2023 and 6 in the year 2024; b.12/26/2018 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Natalie and Taylor's son

🎭Justin Gorence -- b.12/26/????
Actor, Zimbabwe

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Thomas Gray -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1716 d.7/30/1771 (54)
Poet (m), Scholar (m), Professor (m), English
Book Titles: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

🎖💰Thomas Nelson Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1738 d.1/4/1789 (50)
Revolutionary (m), Soldier, Merchant
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

🎖Juan Lovera -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1778 d.1/20/1841 (62)
Revolutionary (m), Venezuelan
Misc: Venezuelan Artist of Independence; ind days of 4-19-1810 & 7-5-1811

✍⚛Mary Somerville -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1780 d.11/28/1872 (91)
Writer (m), Scientist (m), Mathematician (m), Scottish

Charles Babbage -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1791 N.S. d.10/18/1871 N.S. (79)
Mathematician (m), Professor (m), English
Misc: invented the calculating machine, developed the first speedometer

Amariah Brigham -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1798 d.9/8/1849 (50)
Physician (m), Surgeon (m)

🏆🥊Jem Ward -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1800 d.4/3/1884 (83)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, English

🏆⚾Morgan G. Bulkeley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1837 d.11/6/1922 (84)
Hall of Famer, Baseball Figure, MLB Executive
Misc: First president of the National Baseball League

🎖George Dewey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1837 d.1/16/1917 (79)
Naval Officer
Misc: Admiral, Naval commodore, Manilla hero

💰Robert Hawley Ingersoll -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1859 d.9/4/1928 (68)
Manufacturer, Merchant
Misc: sold the watch that made the dollar famous for one dollar

✍📰💰Sir Norman Angell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1872 d.10/7/1967 (94)
Writer (m), Economist, Cowboy, English
Book Titles: The Great Illusion

Henry Miller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1891 d.6/7/1980 (88)
Novelist, American
Misc: Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn

✍🎖⚖Mao Tse-tung -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1893 d.9/9/1976 (82)
Librarian (m), Soldier, Head of State (m), Teacher (m), Chinese
Names/Places: MN:Zedong; d. in Beijing
Misc: Communist China Leader; Founding father of People's Republic of China in 1949, ruled 1949-76

⚛🎵Leopold Mannes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1899 d.8/11/1964 (64)
Inventor (m), Musician, Conductor
Misc: an American musician, who, together with Leopold Godowsky, Jr., created the first practical color transparency film, Kodachrome.

🎭Alberto Morin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1902 N.S. d.4/7/1989 N.S. (86)
Actor
TV Shows: Dallas (as Armando Sidoni)

🏆🏀Robert P. "Fuzzy" Vandivier -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1903 d.7/30/1983 (79)
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Player
Misc: was a well-known high school and collegiate basketball player during the 1920s.

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🏆🥊Young Stribling -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1904 d.10/3/1933 (28)
Hall of Famer, Boxer

Frances Gershwin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1906 d.1/18/1999 (92)
Celebrity Relative
Names/Places: Ira and George's sister

🎭Elisha Cook Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1906 d.5/18/1995 (88)
TV/Movie Actor
Misc: some say 1903 & d. age 91
TV Shows: Magnum P.I. (as Francis "Ice Pick" Hofstetler)
Movie Titles: The Maltese Falcon

Albert Gore Sr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1907 d.12/5/1998 (90)
Congressperson, Senator (m)

🏆🏁🏃Ralph Hill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1908 d.10/17/1994 (85)
Runner, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 5K runner (Olympic-1932)

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

🎵Bashful Brother Oswald -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1911 d.10/17/2002 (90)
Country Singer
Names/Places: RN:Beecher "Pete" Kirby
Misc: the Grand Ole Opry's Bashful Brother Oswald

📰🏆Frank Swift -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1913 d.2/6/1958 (44)
Hall of Famer, Journalist, Soccer Goal Keeper, English

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🎭Richard Widmark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1914 d.3/24/2008 (93)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Madigan (as Sgt. Dan Madigan)

Rose Mary Woods -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1917 d.1/22/2005 (87)
Government Official (m)
Misc: secretary who erased parts of Watergate tapes

🎵🎷Butch Ballard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1918 d.10/1/2011 (92)
Drummer, Jazz Singer
Misc: played with Fats Waller and recorded with Cootie Williams, Louis Armstrong, Lockjaw Davis, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.

🎵Una Mae Carlisle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1918 d.11/7/1956 (37)
Songwriter, Singer, Pianist, Native American

📰Emmet Hughes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1920 d.9/18/1982 (61)
Journalist
Misc: speechwriter

💰Helen Boehm -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1920 d.11/15/2010 (89)
Businessperson
Names/Places: RN:Helen Francesca Stefanie Franzolin; NN:The Princess of Porcelain

🎵Maurice Gendron -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1920 d.8/20/1990 (69)
Teacher (m), Cellist, French

✍🎭🎵Steve Allen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1921 N.S. d.10/30/2000 N.S. (78)
Hall of Famer, Humorist, Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Composer, Radio Disc Jock, Musician
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Jayne Meadows' hubby
Misc: wrote over 2,000 songs
TV Shows: What's My Line, I've Got a Secret, Tonight Show (the first Tonight Show Host 1954-57), Rich Man Poor Man

🏆🏈Frank Broyles -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1924 d.8/14/2017 N.S. (92)
Hall of Famer, Sportscaster, NFL Player, College Football Coach, College Football Player
TV Shows: Baylor (1947-1949), Florida (1950), Georgia Tech (1951-1956), Missouri (1957), Arkansas (coach 1958-1976, administrator 1974-2007)

🏆🏈Glenn Davis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1924 d.3/9/2005 (80)
Hall of Famer, NFL Player, College Football Player
Names/Places: NN:Mr. Outside
Misc: three-time All-America; led Army to national titles in 1944-45; Doc Blanchard's running mate; won Heisman Trophy in 1946.
Sports Teams: U.S. Army, Los Angeles Rams (1950-1951)

🎭🎵Jimmy Blaine -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1924 d.3/18/1967 (42)
TV Host, Singer

✍📰Doris Lilly -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1926 d.10/9/1991 (64)
Writer (m), Journalist
Misc: gossip columnist who wrote of millionaires

🎵Monty Budwig -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1926 d.3/9/1992 (65)
Bassist

🎭Denis Quilley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1927 d.10/5/2003 (75)
Actor, English
TV Shows: Masada

✍🎭Alan King -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1927 N.S. d.5/9/2004 N.S. (76)
Author (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, TV Host
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.; RN:Irwin Alan Kniberg
Movie Titles: Author! Author!, Bonfire of the Vanities, Inside the Comedy Mind host

🏆🏈William Frank "Bill" Yeoman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1927 N.S. d.8/12/2020 N.S. (92)
Hall of Famer, College Football Coach, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Army (player), Michigan State (coach), Houston (coach)

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🎭Kathleen Crowley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1929 d.4/23/2017 N.S. (87)
Actress
TV Shows: Waterfront (as Terry Van Buren)

🎭Donald Moffat -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1930 N.S. d.12/20/2018 N.S. (87)
Actor, English
TV Shows: Logan's Run (as Kent)
Movie Titles: The Thing, Clear and Present Danger

🎭Carroll Spinney -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1933 N.S. d.12/8/2019 N.S. (85)
Actor, Puppet Actor, Puppeteer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Walthem, MA
TV Shows: Sesame Street (as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch)

🏆⛸Sonya Klopfer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1934 d.??/??/1952
Hall of Famer, Figure Skater

🏆⚽Stevie Chalmers -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1935 N.S. d.4/29/2019 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player, Scottish

🏆⚾Alvin Neill "Al" Jackson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1935 N.S. d.8/19/2019 N.S. (83)
MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: NN: Little Al Jackson

🎭🎵Ronnie Prophet -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1937 d.3/2/2018 N.S. (80)
Comedian, Singer/Guitarist, Canadian

💰🎵Phil Spector -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1939 N.S. d.1/16/2021 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, Executive, Outlaw, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Ronnie's hubby
Misc: created the "wall of sound" overdubbing & "sound on sound" layering

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🏆⚾Ray Sadecki -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1940 d.11/17/2014 (73)
MLB Pitcher

🎭Victoria Racimo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1943 N.S. d.11/29/2020 N.S. (76)
Actress, Producer (m)
Misc: Actress of Filipino, English, Irish, Spanish, and American Indian descent; retired from acting in 1996
TV Shows: The Chisholms, Falcon Crest (as Corene Powers)
Movie Titles: Ernest Goes to Camp, The Mountain Men, Prophecy, White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf

✍🎭Joyce Jillson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1945 d.10/1/2004 (58)
Astrologer (m), Actress
TV Shows: Peyton Place (as Jill)

🏆🏀Žarko Varajić -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1951 N.S. d.6/23/2019 N.S. (67)
Sports Executive, Basketball Player, Serbian

🎵🎷Brooks Kerr -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1951 N.S. d.4/28/2018 N.S. (66)
Jazz Pianist
Group Names: Duke Ellington band

🎭Tony Rosato -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1954 d.1/10/2017 N.S. (62)
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Canadian, Italian
TV Shows: Second City TV (as Marcello & regular 1980-81), Saturday Night Live (regular 1981-82), Night Heat (as Arthur "Whitey" Morelli), Amanda's, Pelswick, The Adventures of Super Mario 3 (as Luigi), Pelswick
Movie Titles: Hog Wild

🏆🏁Susan Butcher -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1954 d.8/5/2006 (51)
Sled Dog Racer
Misc: 4-time winner of Iditarod Trail race (1986-88,90).

🎵🎸Chuck Mosley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1959 N.S. d.11/9/2017 N.S. (57)
Songwriter, Alternative Rock Singer
Names/Places: RN: Charles Henry Mosley III
Group Names: Faith No More (lead 1984-88)

Claude Helvétius -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/26/1715 N.S. d.12/26/1771 N.S. (56)
Philosopher (m), French
Names/Places: MN: Adrien
Misc: Freemason, Littérateur.

John Fothergill -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/8/1712 d.12/26/1780 (68)
Physician (m), British

📰⚖John Wilkes -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/17/1725 d.12/26/1797 (72)
Journalist, Politician (m), English

💰Stephen Girard -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/20/1750 d.12/26/1831 (81)
Financier, Philanthropist, Multimillionaire, French
Misc: bailed out US bonds during the War of 1812

⚖💰James Gadsden -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/15/1788 d.12/26/1858 (70)
Diplomat (m), Businessperson
Misc: Railroad Promoter

🎖⚖John A. Logan -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/9/1826 d.12/26/1886 (60)
General, Congressperson

Heinrich Schliemann -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/6/1822 d.12/26/1890 (68)
Scientist (m), Archaeologist (m), German
Misc: discovered and excavated the legendary cities of Troy and Mycenae

🎨Frederic Remington -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/4/1861 d.12/26/1909 (48)
Painter (m), Sculptor (m)
Misc: "The Last Stand", "The Bronco Buster", and other American Western art

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🎨✍Frank (Cartoonist) McKinney -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/1/1868 N.S. d.12/26/1930 N.S. (62)
Cartoonist, Humorist, American
Names/Places: LN:Hubbard

Melvil Dewey -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/10/1851 d.12/26/1931 (80)
Librarian (m), Educator (m)
Misc: Dewey decimal book classification inventor

🏆⚾Bill Clymer -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/18/1873 N.S. d.12/26/1936 N.S. (63)
MLB Player
Names/Places: NN:Derby Day

⛪🎭Daniel Frohman -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1851 d.12/26/1940 (89)
Jewish, Producer (m)

🏆🏈"Red" Cagle -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/1/1905 d.12/26/1942 (37)
NFL Runningback

⚛💰🎭Charles Pathe -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1863 d.12/26/1957 (94)
Inventor (m), Executive, Movie Producer (m), French
Misc: pioneer of Motion Picture Equipment, controlled a vast network of production and distribution facilities that dominated the world film market during the first years of the 20th century.

🏆🥊George Raymond Wagner -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/24/1915 d.12/26/1963 (48)
Hall of Famer, Wrestler
Names/Places: NN:Gorgeous George
Misc: dyed his hair blond and was creative in the ring

🎨📰Weegee -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/12/1899 d.12/26/1968 (69)
Photographer (m), Photojournalist

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🏆Lillian Board -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/13/1948 d.12/26/1970 (22)
Olympic Athlete, English
Misc: 400m (Olympic-silver-1968).

🎭Robert Lowery -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/17/1914 d.12/26/1971 (57)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Circus Boy (as Big Tim Champion), Pistols 'n Petticoats

Harry S Truman -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/8/1884 d.12/26/1972 (88)
President and Vice President (m)
Names/Places: b. in Lamar, Mo.; The 'S' doesn't stand for anything (thus no period); d. in Kansas City, MO
Misc: 33rd U.S. President (1945-1952); 34th U.S. Vice President

🎵Lowman "Pete" Pauling -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/14/1926 d.12/26/1973 (47)
Songwriter, Singer
Group Names: Five Royales

🎭🎵Jack Benny -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/14/1894 d.12/26/1974 (80)
Hall of Famer, TV/Movie/Radio Actor, Comedian, Violinist
Names/Places: b. in Waukegan, Illinois; RN:Benjamin Kubelsky
Misc: Violinist?...Well!; d. Dec 27?
TV Shows: The Jack Benny Program (as himself)

Myron Beard -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/13/1896 d.12/26/1974 (78)
Aviator (m), Chinese
Misc: helped develop Boeing 747 airliner

🎭Howard Hawks -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/30/1896 d.12/26/1977 (81)
Movie Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Rio Bravo

🏆⚾Johnny Gill -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/27/1905 d.12/26/1984 (79)
MLB Player
Names/Places: NN:Patcheye

💰John Austin -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/15/1915 N.S. d.12/26/1985 (70)
Executive
Misc: Coca Cola executive

🎭Elsa Lanchester -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/28/1902 d.12/26/1986 (84)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, English
Names/Places: b. in London; RLN:Sullivan; Charles Laughton's wife
TV Shows: John Forsythe Show (as Miss Margaret Culver), Nanny & the Professor (as Aunt Henrietta)
Movie Titles: The Bride of Frankenstein

🏆🏒Neil McNeil Colville -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/4/1914 d.12/26/1987 (73)
Hall of Famer, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1934-1950
Sports Teams: New York Rangers

🎭Cynthia Stone -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/26/1926 d.12/26/1988 (62)
Actress
Names/Places: Jack Lemmon's wife in 50's

Nancy Cruzan -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/20/1957 d.12/26/1990 (33)
Misc: accident victim/right-to-die case; the young woman in an irreversible vegetative state whose case led to a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the right to die, died at a Missouri hospital.

🏆🏒Doug (Hockey) Harvey -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/19/1924 d.12/26/1990 (66)
Hall of Famer, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: Norris Trophy 7X's; played 1945-1969
Sports Teams: Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Baltimore Clippers, Buffalo Bisons, Pittsburgh Hornets, Quebec Aces

🎭Constance Carpenter -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1904 d.12/26/1992 (88)
Stage Actress, British
TV Shows: The King and I (as Anna)

🎭Jeff Morrow -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/13/1907 d.12/26/1993 (86)
Actor
TV Shows: Temperatures Rising (as Dr. Lloyd Axton)

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💰Dave Beck -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/16/1894 d.12/26/1993 (99)
Labor Leader
Misc: Teamster leader

🎭Sylva Koscina -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1933 d.12/26/1994 (61)
Movie Actress, Yugoslav

🏆⚾Allie Reynolds -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/10/1915 d.12/26/1994 (79)
MLB Pitcher
Misc: 1952 AL ERA leader (2.07)

🏆Jon Benét Ramsey -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/6/1990 N.S. d.12/26/1996 N.S. (6)
Beauty Pagent Winner
Misc: Colorado child beauty queenette, murdered at 6

🎭Hurd Hatfield -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/7/1917 d.12/26/1998 (81)
Actor

🎵Curtis Mayfield -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/3/1942 N.S. d.12/26/1999 N.S. (57)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Soul Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago
Misc: Hall of Famer as group member and soloist
Group Names: The Impressions, soloist

🎭Jason Robards Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/26/1922 d.12/26/2000 (78)
Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, IL; Lauren Bacall's ex-; Jason's son
Movie Titles: All the President's Men, Parenthood

✍🎭Leo V. Gordon -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/2/1922 d.12/26/2000 (78)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor
TV Shows: Circus Boy (as Hank), Enos, Winds of War (miniseries)

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🎭Nigel Hawthorne -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/5/1929 d.12/26/2001 (72)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, English
TV Shows: Yes, Minister
Movie Titles: Amistad, Tarzan (1999), Demolition Man, Gandhi

🎨Herb Ritts -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/13/1952 d.12/26/2002 (50)
Photographer (m)
Misc: photographer of the stars

🏆🏈Reggie White -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/19/1961 d.12/26/2004 (43)
Hall of Famer, NFL Defensive End, College Football Player, USFL Figure
Misc: consensus All-America in 1983 at Tennessee; 13x Pro Bowl, 10x First Team All-Pro, All-USFL, three sacks in a Super Bowl; Eagles #92 retired, Packers #92 retired; College, Eagles, Packers, and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Tennessee, Memphis Showboats (USFL 1984-1985), Philadelphia Eagles (1985-1992), Green Bay Packers (1993-1998), Carolina Panthers (2000)

🎭Vincent Schiavelli -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/11/1948 d.12/26/2005 (57)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: Allyce Beasley's hubby
TV Shows: The Corner Bar
Movie Titles: Batman Returns

⚖🏆🏌Gerald Rudolph Ford -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/14/1913 d.12/26/2006 (93)
President and Vice President (m), Golfer
Names/Places: RN: Leslie Lynch King Jr.; Betty's husband; b. in Omaha, NE
Misc: the 40th U.S. Vice President and 38th U.S. President (1974-76), both non-elected positions, a first (Tyler was the first non-elected President); lettered as center on undefeated Michigan football teams in 1932 and '33, team MVP of 1934 squad; he received contract offers from the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, which he turned down in favor of law school.

🎵Les Humphries -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/10/1940 d.12/26/2007 (67)
Songwriter, Pianist, British

Dennis Brutus -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/28/1924 d.12/26/2009 (85)
Poet (m), South African

🎭🎵Teena Marie -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/5/1956 d.12/26/2010 (54)
Actress, Music Producer, Composer, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: RN:Mary Christine Brockert

🎵🎷Sam Rivers -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/25/1923 d.12/26/2011 (88)
Composer, Flutist, Pianist, Tenor-sax, Jazz Performer

✍🎭Gerry Anderson -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/14/1929 d.12/26/2012 (83)
Writer (m), Director (m), TV/Movie Producer (m), British
Misc: creator of The Thunderbirds and Joe 90 puppet superhero TV shows.

🎵Fontella Bass -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/3/1940 d.12/26/2012 (72)
Organist, Pianist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Song Titles: Rescue Me

🏆⚾Paul Blair -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/1/1944 d.12/26/2013 (69)
MLB Player
Misc: 8x Gold Glove

🎭🎵Martha Eggerth -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/17/1912 d.12/26/2013 (101)
Actress, Singer, Hungarian

🎭Rhodes Reason -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1930 d.12/26/2014 (84)
Actor

🎵Dick Dale -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/14/1926 d.12/26/2014 (88)
Singer, Saxophonist
TV Shows: Lawrence Welk Show

🎭🎮Ricky Harris -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/26/1962 N.S. d.12/26/2016 N.S. (54)
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Everybody Hates Christ (as Malvo in five episodes)
Movie Titles: Heat, Dope, Hard Rain, Simon Sez
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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🎭🎵George S. Irving -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/1/1922 d.12/26/2016 N.S. (94)
TV/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Singer
Names/Places: RMLN:Irving Shelasky
Arts Titles: PL: Oklahoma!, An Evening with Richard Nixon;
TV Shows: Go Go Gophers (voice), King Leonardo and His Short Subjects (voice), Underdog (voice), The Year Without a Santa Claus, David Frost Revue

🎭Alfie Curtis -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/28/1930 N.S. d.12/26/2017 N.S. (87)
Actor, English
Misc: retired from acting in 1986
Movie Titles: Star Wars: A New Hope, The Elephant Man

🏆🏒Johnny Bower -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/8/1924 d.12/26/2017 N.S. (93)
Hall of Famer, NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Names/Places: NN:The China Wall; aka:John William Bower; RN:John Kiszkan
Misc: playing career 1945-1969
Sports Teams: Cleveland Barons (AHL), Providence Reds (AHL), New York Rangers (NHL), Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

🎭Brad Blaisdell -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/15/1949 N.S. d.12/26/2018 N.S. (69)
Actor
Movie Titles: Clean Slate, The Negotiator, Executive Decision, Inspector Gadget, The Rat Pack

🎭Sue Lyon -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/10/1946 N.S. d.12/26/2019 N.S. (73)
TV/Movie Actress
Movie Titles: The Night of the Iguana, The Flim-Flam Man, 7 Women, Lolita

🎵Jerry Herman -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/10/1931 N.S. d.12/26/2019 N.S. (88)
Composer, Lyricist
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: of Broadway; stage: Hello Dolly, Mame

🎵🎸"Sleepy" LaBeef -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/20/1935 N.S. d.12/26/2019 N.S. (84)
Baritone, Guitarist, Rockabilly Singer
Names/Places: RFMN:Thomas Paulsley

🎵🎸Les Chadwick -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/11/1943 N.S. d.12/26/2019 N.S. (76)
Rock and Roll Bassist, English
Names/Places: RFN:John Leslie
Group Names: Gerry & the Pacemakers

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🏆⚽James Yull "Jim" McLean -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/21/1937 N.S. d.12/26/2020 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player, Scottish
Misc: inside forward and manager

🏆⚾Phil Niekro -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/1/1939 N.S. d.12/26/2020 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, MLB Coach, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Lansing, Ohio
Misc: Knuckleball specialist; 275 hits; 5x All-Star, 5x Gold Glove; Braves #35 retired
Sports Teams: Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1964-1983), New York Yankees (1984-1985), Cleveland Indians (1986-1987), Toronto Blue Jays (1987), Atlanta Braves (1987)

George E. Carruthers -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/1/1939 N.S. d.12/26/2020 N.S. (81)
Inventor (m), Physicist (m), Astrophysicist (m)

✍⚛Edward Osborne Wilson -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/10/1929 N.S. d.12/26/2021 N.S. (92)
Author (m), Biologist (m), Theorist (m), Naturalist
Misc: recognized as the world's leading authority on ants. He was also the foremost proponent of sociobiology, the study of the genetic basis of the social behaviour of all animals, including humans.

Desmond Tutu -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/7/1931 N.S. d.12/26/2021 N.S. (90)
Religious Leader
Misc: South African Archbishop

✍🎭Dion L. Boucicault -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.12/26/1820 N.S. or 12/26/1822 N.S. d.9/18/1890 N.S.
Playwright (m), Stage Actor, Irish
Book Titles: Rip Van Winkle

✍🎭Dion L. Boucicault -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.12/26/1820 N.S. or 12/26/1822 N.S. d.9/18/1890 N.S.
Playwright (m), Stage Actor, Irish
Book Titles: Rip Van Winkle

U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1953, ✪ “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, ✪ “Uh-Hu” by The Nutty Squirrels peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “WKRP In Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “'Tis The Damn Season” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years Of Love)” by Presidents peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “After The Feeling Is Gone” by Five Flights Up peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Antidote” by Travi$ Scott peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Baby I'm For Real/Natural High” by After 7 peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Beyond The Sunset” by Pat Boone peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Black Night” by Deep Purple peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Can't Stop Loving You” by Tom Jones peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Champagne Problem” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Coal Miner's Daughter” by Loretta Lynn peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Crazy Love” by Ce Ce Peniston peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1942, “Dearly Beloved” by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra Featuring Skip Nelson peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Drive” by R.E.M. peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Everything Is Going To Be Alright” by Teegarden And Van Winkle peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Free To Carry On” by The Sandpipers peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Gangsta Luv” by Snoop Dogg Featuring The-Dream peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “God Bless America” by Connie Francis peaked at number 36 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Goin' Out Of My Head” by Little Anthony And The Imperials peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Gold Rush” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Good Enough” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Goodbye” by Spice Girls peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Help Me Find A Way (To Say I Love You)” by Little Anthony And The Imperials peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “I Wanna Be Loved” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “I'm Not My Brother's Keeper” by Flaming Ember peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Perry Como And The Fontane Sisters With Mitchell Ayers And His Orchestra peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let Me Love You Once” by Greg Lake peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Little Miss Can't Be Wrong” by Spin Doctors peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Lovers Lane” by Georgio peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Marina” by Rocco Granata peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Mighty Good” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Morning” by Jim Ed Brown peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “No Body, No Crime” by Taylor Swift Featuring HAIM peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1953, “Oh Mein Papa” by Eddie Fisher peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “One Less Bell To Answer” by The 5th Dimension peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Pick It Up” by Home Team peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Pleasure” by The Soup Dragons peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Reminisce” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Rump Shaker” by Wreckx-N-Effect peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Scratchy” by Travis Wammack peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Sexual” by Goddess peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “She's A Woman” by The Beatles peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Somebody To Love” by Jordan Smith peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sometimes I Wonder” by Major Lance peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Steal The Night” by Stevie Woods peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool And The Gang peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Take This Hurt Off Me” by Don Covay peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Teardrop” by Santo And Johnny peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “The Woman In Me” by Crystal Gayle peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “These Are Days” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “This Could Be The One” by Bad Company peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “This Friendly World” by Fabian peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You And Me Tonight” by Deja peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You're Beginning To Get To Me” by Clay Walker peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1964, ✪ “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1959, ✪ “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me” by Sandie Shaw peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Border Song (Holy Moses)” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Can't Stay Away From You” by Gloria Estefan And The Miami Sound Machine peaked at number 92 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Catch Me (I'm Falling)” by Pretty Poison peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Champagne Problems” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Closer Every Day” by The Jitters peaked at number 86 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Confident” by Demi Lovato peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Could've Been” by Tiffany peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Crazy” by Icehouse peaked at number 48 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Desire” by Roni Griffith peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Don't Shed A Tear” by Paul Carrack peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Evermore” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 26 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Give Us One More Chance” by Pagliario peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Gold Rush” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Happiness” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Harden My Heart” by Quarterflash peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Hawaii Tattoo” by The Waikikis peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “I Live For Your Love” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In God's Country” by U2 peaked at number 49 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Ivy” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Julian” by Alta Moda peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Lay It All On Me” by Rudimental Featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Lovin' Place” by Gale Garnett peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Marina” by Rocco Granata peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Merry Christmas Darling” by The Carpenters peaked at number 50 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Motortown” by The Kane Gang peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Never Thought (That I Could Love)” by Dan Hill peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “No Body, No Crime” by Taylor Swift Featuring HAIM peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Oh No” by The Commodores peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Once Upon A Long Ago” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Only The Strong Survive” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 67 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Pop Goes The World” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Sacroiliac Boop” by Happy Feeling peaked at number 42 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Satin Red And Black Velvet Woman” by Dave Mason peaked at number 80 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)” by The Browns peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sha-La-La” by Manfred Mann peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Since I Don't Have You” by Chuck Jackson peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Stoned Love” by The Supremes peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tell It To My Heart” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “That's What Love Is All About” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 46 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Tolerate It” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Trouble” by Lindsey Buckingham peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True Faith” by New Order peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True Love Will Find A Way” by Patrick Norman peaked at number 95 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “When A Man Loves A Woman” by Luba peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1970, “When The Party Is Over” by Robert John peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Willow Weep For Me” by Chad (Stuart) And Jeremy (Clyde) peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Yesterday's Songs” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2020, “‘tis The Damn Season” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Child Of The City” by Triumph peaked at number 91 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Pop Goes The World” by Men Without Hats peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Shake Your Love” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “The Last Song” by Elton John peaked at number 7 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “To Love Somebody” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Twister” by The Northern Pikes peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Valerie [1987]” by Steve Winwood peaked at number 17 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses” by U2 peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Wicked As It Seems” by Keith Richards peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1992, ✪ “Achy Breaky Heart” by Alvin And The Chipmunks With Billy Ray Cyrus peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, ✪ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen And The Muppets peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Christmas On 45” by Holly And The Ivys peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “One Nine For Santa” by Fogwell Flax And Ankle Biters From Freehold Junior School peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, ✪ “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel And Kim Performed By Kim Wilde And Mel Smith peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Stars Over 45” by Chas 'n' Dave peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Adventure Of A Lifetime” by Coldplay peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Blood Makes Noise” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 60 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Boney M. Megamix” by Boney M. peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Champagne Problems” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Cruise Into Christmas” by Jane McDonald peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Dancing Baby (Ooga-Chaka)” by Trubble peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)” by George Michael peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Dragula” by Rob Zombie peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “E.S.P.” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Especially For You” by Denise And Johnny peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye” by Simply Red peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Footsteps” by Showaddywaddy peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Forever Young” by Louisa Johnson peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Girls Night Out” by Alda peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Good Morning Sunshine” by Aqua peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Goodbye” by Spice Girls peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I Could Never Miss You (More Than I Do)” by Lulu peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “I Got My Education” by Uncanny Alliance peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “I Understand (Just How You Feel)” by Freddie And The Dreamers peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “If You Were The Only Boy In The World” by Stevie Marsh peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “In God's Country” by U2 peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “It's A Shame” by Kris Kross peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Last Christmas '98” by Alien Voices Featuring Three Degrees peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me” by The Smiths peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Merry Xmas Everybody '98 Remix” by Slade vs. Flush peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Miami Hit Mix” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “More And More Party Pops” by Russ Conway peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Motownphilly” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1964, “No Arms Can Ever Hold You” by The Bachelors peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “No Body, No Crime” by Taylor Swift Featuring HAIM peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “On The Turning Away” by Pink Floyd peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Oooie, Oooie, Oooie” by Prickly Heat peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Perhaps Love” by John Denver And Plácido Domingo peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Phorever People” by The Shamen peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Poison Heart” by The Ramones peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Reason To Live” by KISS peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Rock And Roll” by Status Quo peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Rock The House” by Source And Nicole peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Show Out” by Kid Cudi Featuring Skepta And Pop Smoke peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Shut Up” by Stormzy peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Sing For Ever” by St. Philip's Choir peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Snow Coach” by Russ Conway peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Spirits In The Material World” by The Police peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Stay This Way” by The Brand New Heavies peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” by Leona Lewis peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Tattoo” by Mike Oldfield peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tighten Up (I Just Can't Stop Dancin')” by Wally Jump Junior And The Criminal Element peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Touched By The Hand Of God” by New Order peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Trini Trax” by Trini Lopez peaked at number 59 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “True Devotion” by Samantha Fox peaked at number 62 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Wake Up Dead” by Megadeth peaked at number 65 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Way In My Brain / Drumbeats” by SL2 peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1959, “We Got Love” by Alma Cogan peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wedding Bells” by Godley And Creme peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “When A Child Is Born” by Johnny Mathis And Gladys Knight peaked at number 74 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Wild Is The Wind” by David Bowie peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2015, “You Don't Own Me” by Grace Featuring G-Eazy peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “You Know Me” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Young Turks” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1981, ✪ “Down Under / Crazy” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, ✪ “Merry Bloody Xmas / Gaylene (I Left a Broken 'Eart in Broken Hill)” by Sanity Clause peaked at number 67 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1953, ✪ “St. George And The Dragonet” by Stan Freberg peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “'Tis The Damn Season” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) / Minstrel Gigolo” by Christopher Cross peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Can't Get Enough Of You Baby” by Smash Mouth peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Champagne Problems” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Flip It (The Edit)” by Charlotte Devaney Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Gold Rush” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Good Day” by Hayley Warner peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Green Door / Don't Turn Your Back” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Hands” by Jewel peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Happiness” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 37 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I / The Oath” by KISS peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm Lucky / Shine” by Joan Armatrading peaked at number 77 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2015, “In The Night” by The Weeknd peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “It's The Crows Again” by Steve Dundon peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Let Her Dance / We Don't Get Along” by Phil Seymour peaked at number 69 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Light A Candle” by Jam Mountain Music peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Middle” by DJ Snake Featuring Bipolar Sunshine peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “No Body, No Crime” by Taylor Swift Featuring HAIM peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “One Love” by David Guetta Featuring Estelle peaked at number 36 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Patches” by Clarence Carter peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Sick And Tired / About Love” by Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Spasticus Autisticus / Spasticus Autisticus (Instrumental)” by Ian Dury peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Stand By You” by Rachel Platten peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Sweet December” by Short Stack peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Time Is On My Side / Congratulations” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Tolerate It” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Water Into Wine” by Cold Chisel peaked at number 46 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Champagne Problems” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Come And Get With Me” by Keith Sweat Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Doesn't Mean Anything” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Enjoy Yourself” by A+ peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Ex's And Oh's” by Elle King peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “I Do” by Gin peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Last Christmas” by Rap Allstars Featuring Leroy Daniels peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Lay It All On Me” by Rudimental Featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2015, “My House” by Flo Rida peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2020, “No Body, No Crime” by Taylor Swift Featuring HAIM peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Starlifter” by Fur Patrol peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “The Power Of Good-Bye” by Madonna peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Your Style” by J. Williams Featuring Erakah peaked at number 16 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Border Song” by Elton John peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Castles In The Air” by Don McLean peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Criticize” by Alexander O'Neal peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Cry Me A River” by Joe Cocker peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Daddy's Home” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)” by George Michael peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Don't Turn Me Away” by 10cc peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Een klein momentje” by Apollo Trio peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Everlasting Love” by Sandra peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Ga niet weg van mij” by Benny Neyman peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “I'm So Sorry” by José [NL] peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Laat mij in die waan (Serious Request 2009)” by Guus Meeuwis peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Paid In Full” by Eric B. And Rakim peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Saturday Nights” by Patricia Paay peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Sneeuwen” by Daniël Lohues And Herman Finkers peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Spirits In The Material World” by The Police peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Teardrop On Teardrop” by The Shuffles peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Tears In The Morning” by The Beach Boys peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “The Look Of Love” by Madonna peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Weer geloven” by Jeroen van der Boom peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Winter in Hamburg” by Frank Boeijen Groep peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1987, “You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else” by Charlee peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Zo heppie!” by De Frogers peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, ✪ “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 86 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “(What A) Wonderful World” by Nick Cave And Shane MacGowan peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Christmas On Stage” by Stage4you-Kören, 90's Avenue And Sofia Loell peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Come Whatever, Come What May” by My Marianne And Jonathan Johansson peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Connected” by Stereo MC's peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Dancing Queen” by Rob 'n' Raz DLC peaked at number 31 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Do You Believe In Us” by Jon Secada peaked at number 34 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Faded” by Alan Walker peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Fira jul med mig” by Linnea Henriksson peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Good Sign” by Emilia peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Jul, Jul strålande Jul” by Carola peaked at number 28 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Miami” by Will Smith peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Never Let Her Slip Away” by Undercover peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “One Of Us” by ABBA peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Rice And Curry” by Dr. Bombay peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Ride On My Love” by Lili And Susie peaked at number 37 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Ser du månen där du är ikväll? (Tillsammans igen)” by Thomas Stenström peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Some People” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “The Rose” by Javiera Munoz peaked at number 47 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Tom Traubert's Blues (Waltzing Matilda)” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 39 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Under Pressure” by Queen And David Bowie peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Walking In Memphis (Live)” by Calle Kristiansson peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1981, “You Drive Me Crazy” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Bring ein Licht ins Dunkel” by Udo Jürgens peaked at number 34 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Es ist vorbei” by Blümchen peaked at number 33 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Feiah fonga” by Krautschädl peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Geiles Leben” by Glasperlenspiel peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “I Don't Believe You” by P!nk peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Kein Hunger” by Loredana And Ufo361 peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Last Man Standing” by Some And Any peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Leichtes Gepäck” by Silbermond peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Lost” by Samra And Topic42 peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Shawty” by Luciano [DE] peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Show Me Love” by Robin Schulz And J.U.D.G.E. peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Thank U” by Alanis Morissette peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Weihnachtsmann vom Dach” by Die Roten Rosen peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2020, “Aaa” by Alpha Wann Featuring Nekfeu peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Adventure Of A Lifetime” by Coldplay peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Antoine Daicône” by Les Musclés peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Apprends-moi” by Superbus peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Bamboléo / Djobi djoba” by Gipsy Kings peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Bang My Head” by David Guetta Featuring Sia peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Because (Connecte-toi)” by Ocean Drive Featuring DJ Oriska peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Brouncha” by Jul peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Dors on te piétine” by Jul Featuring Gazo peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Guytoune” by Jul Featuring Naps peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Hold-Up” by Jul Featuring Alonzo et L'Algérino peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Jungle Spirit” by DJ Fred And Arnold T peaked at number 41 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “La belle et la bête” by Charles Aznavour And Liane Foly peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “La passat” by Jul peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “La pharmacie” by Jul peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Loin de tout” by Jul Featuring Wejdene peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “NY à fond” by Alpha Wann And Freeze Corleone peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Philly Flingo” by Alpha Wann peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Plus que tout au monde” by Pascal Obispo peaked at number 38 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Que fera la belle?” by Anne peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1992, “Roxanne” by Rita peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Son ex” by Jul peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Sous terre” by Jul peaked at number 14 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Stereo Love” by Edward Maya And Vika Jigulina peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Storm” by Storm [DE] peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Tous les bateaux s'envolent” by Michel Sardou peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Un autre monde” by Jul peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1987, “Vingt ans” by Pierre Bachelet peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1987, ✪ “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel And Kim Performed By Kim Wilde And Mel Smith peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Alt jeg ønsker meg” by Marcus And Martinus peaked at number 28 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “En stjerne skinner i natt” by Ungdom for Røde Kors peaked at number 15 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1964, “Gabrielle” by Hootenanny Singers peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Goodbye” by Spice Girls peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1959, “Gull og grønne skoger” by Vidar Sandbeck peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “I denne julenatt” by Anita Skorgan peaked at number 19 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1992, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2020, “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams peaked at number 22 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 13 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 30 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Makin' Out” by Infinity peaked at number 15 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Når himmelen faller ned” by Anne Grete Preus peaked at number 23 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 16 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Ruby (Don't Take Your Love To Town)” by Gary Holton And Casino Steel peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Stjernestøv” by Aurora [NO] peaked at number 17 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Upp gledjest alle, gledjest no” by Sissel og Odd peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1959, “What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?” by Emile Ford And The Checkmates peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1959, “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby And The Ken Darby Singers Featuring John Scott Trotter And His Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1970, “Ganz de Bappe” by Trio Eugster peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Ghost” by Jamie-Lee Kriewitz peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Hijo de la luna” by Loona peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Last Christmas” by Rap Allstars Featuring Leroy Daniels peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1970, “Little Queenie” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1981, “Sharazan” by Al Bano And Romina Power peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Someone Better” by Paula Dalla Corte Featuring Rea Garvey And Samu Haber peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Take The Long Way Home” by Faithless peaked at number 50 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Doesn't Mean Anything” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Famoso” by Sfera Ebbasta peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John And Yoko And The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2020, “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Meet Me Halfway” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Reality” by Lost Frequencies Featuring Janieck Devy peaked at number 8 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2009, “We Are Golden” by MIKA peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2009, “We Weren't Born To Follow” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2009, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” by The Hallelujah Choir peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2020, “White Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 18 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Carrie” by Ellinoora peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Daddy” by PSY Featuring CL peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Hei mummo” by Suvi Teräsniska peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “New York” by Paloma Faith peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Party (Papiidipaadi)” by Antti Tuisku Featuring Nikke Ankara peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Petri ruusunen” by Anssi Kela peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Tanssikaa” by Hausmylly peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Whatever You Want” by Prince Of Assyria peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2015, “Adventure Of A Lifetime” by Coldplay peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Hecha pa' mi” by Boza peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2020, “La curiosidad [Blue Grand Prix Remix]” by Jay Wheeler / Myke Towers / Jhay Cortez / Lunay / Rauw Alejandro / Kendo peaked at number 14 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2020, ✪ “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid peaked at number 7 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Den Himmelblå” by Shu-bi-dua peaked at number 15 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Gold” by Kiiara peaked at number 12 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2020, “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 8 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2015, “Lille store verden” by Rasmus Seebach peaked at number 4 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Meet Me Halfway” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 9 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2009, “You're Not Alone” by Mads Langer peaked at number 17 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Related Events on This Date

In 1606, William Shakespeareʹs “King Lear” is performed at court

In 1902, Oscar Battling hit the canvas five times in a bout in Hot Springs, South Dakota, this day. Thatʹs not the worst of it — Battlingʹs opponent, Christy Williams, saw little birdies and ate the canvas 42 times!

In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African-American to win the world heavyweight boxing title when he knocked out Tommy Burns in the 14th round near Sydney, Australia.

In 1921, Comedian, author, musician, composer and early “Tonight Show” TV host Steve Allen was born. He dabbled in acting, starring as Benny Goodman in “The Benny Goodman Story” and making a cameo appearance with his wife Jayne Meadows in “Casino.” Allen died of a heart attack, following a minor accident in his automobile, on October 30, 2000.

In 1925, Turkey adopts Gregorian calendar.

In 1935, Shenandoah National Park was established in northern Virginia.

In 1937, Born on this day in Calumet, Quebec, was Canadian American country musician and comedy performer Ronnie Prophet. Prophet died on 2 March 2018 at his home in Florida following cardiac and kidney failure age 80.

In 1941, After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio picked up the show in 1947 and the series ran on radio and television (starting in 1952) until September 18, 2009. Note: There are conflicting sources about whether this was truly The Guiding Light's first time leaving the air. Some suggest it was also off for a time during its second season (October-December 1939).

In 1941, The Goofy film, “The Art of Self Defense” is released.

In 1942, “Strip Polka” hits number one on the pop singles chart by Kay Kyser.

In 1955, “See You Later, Alligator” by Bill Haley and the Comets was released.

In 1957, The first copies of “Tequila” by The Champs arrived in the record stores. The record hit number one in 1958 and in 1959 it was the first Grammy Award Winner in the category of Best R&B Recording. Pee Wee danced to it in his 1985 movie “Pee Weeʹs Big Adventure.”

In 1958, Johnny Cash topped a country and western concert at the Showboat Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; also appearing on the same bill were Tex Ritter and the Sons of the Pioneers.

In 1960, R.C., “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms reentered the chart and peaked at #36 on the pop singles chart.

In 1960, R.C., “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at #14 on the pop singles chart.

In 1960, R.C., “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” by The Chipmunks peaked at #21 on the pop singles chart.

In 1960, R.C., “The Little Drummer Boy” by Harry Simeone Chorale reentered the chart and peaked at #24 on the pop singles chart.

In 1960, R.C., “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby reentered the chart and peaked at #26 on the pop singles chart.

In 1960, R.C., “Youʹre Sixteen” by Johnny Burnette peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, Capitol Records released the Beatlesʹ single “I Want To Hold Your Hand”/“I Saw Her Standing There.” and it became their first U.S. smash. It was the beginning of Beatlemania and the British Invasion in America. Capitol Records hurriedly pressed a half million copies. Within three weeks the record sold over a million, and by February it had surpassed two million in sales. The flood of music by John, Paul, George and Ringo had started the British Invasion; changing contemporary music forever.

In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode #13. “Three Million Dollars More or Less”. Mr. Howell loses $3 million to Gilligan in a golfing contest. Mr. Howell then tricks Gilligan into trading for a worthless oil well that he owns. When the radio announces that the oil well is a gusher, Mr. Howell sets his sites on winning it back. However, just as he succeeds in wining it back, the radio announces that the gusher was a mistake!

In 1964, R.C., “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, R.C., “Sheʹs A Woman” by The Beatles peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #83. “Gilligan Goes Gung-Ho”. Gilligan is made a deputy sheriff, and begins to take his job too seriously. He ends up locking everyone up in a make-shift jail, including himself! Of course, while the castaways are locked up tight, another potential rescue plane flies over the island.

In 1967, “Do Not Adjust Your Set” began airing on ITV

In 1967, “Magical Mystery Tour,” a bizarre hour-long television special featuring The Beatles, was shown on the BBC where it was seen by approximately 14 million viewers, most of which had black and white TVs, and not liked by critics. Color TVʹs werenʹt that popular in Britian back then. It was the Beatlesʹ first flop. Bad timing.

In 1968, Led Zeppelin makes his concert debut in Boston as the opening act for The Vanilla Fudge.

In 1969, AT THE MOVIES The Disney Studioʹs “THE COMPUTER WORE TENNIS SHOES” (Cesar Romero, Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, William Schallert)

In 1969, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Is There a Doctor in the House?”, The Bradys face a medical crisis when the kids come down with the measles, Peter is the first to break out, then Jan, Carol and Mike each call their own family doctor. Carolʹs is a woman and Mikeʹs is a man.

In 1969, On Broadwayʹs “Hello Dolly,” the beautiful Phyllis Diller replaces Pearl Bailey in the starring role. (Diller would continue with the play through March 25, 1970, a total of 94 performances)

In 1969, On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) played Quentin's music for Grant hoping he would regain his memory.

In 1969, “Letters To Laugh-In”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1969, “The Joey Bishop Show”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, “Youʹre Putting Me On”, TV Game Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1970, George Harrisonʹs “All Things Must Pass” triple LP entered the United Kingdom charts. The album was produced by Phil Spector and featured former Beatle Ringo Starr. The massive set is perhaps Harrisonʹs best solo offering to date.

In 1970, R.C., “Coal Minerʹs Daughter” by Loretta Lynn peaked at #83 on the pop singles chart.

In 1970, R.C., “My Sweet Lord” by George Harrison peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. George stole the melody from The Chiffonsʹ “Heʹs So Fine” according to a court ruling. Meanwhile, his triple-album “All Things Must Pass” entered the pop chart.

In 1970, “Rose Garden” by Lynn Anderson begins a dozen weeks as the number one country song, also making it to number three on the Top-40 charts. It was written by Joe smith, inspired by the book “I Never Promised You A Rose Garden” by Joanne Greenberg. Became a movie in 1977.

In 1972, At The Movies “Poseidon Adventure”, “Across 110th Street”, (Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Franciosa) “Man Of LaMancha” (Peter OʹToole)

In 1972, The biggest recorded individual money loss to date took place when Arthur Decio of Elkhart, Indiana, lost $25 million due to a drop in the stock market. Heck, itʹs only paper!

In 1973, AT THE MOVIES “THE STING” (Paul Newman and Robert Redford); “THE EXORCIST” (Linda Blair, Ellyn Burstyn, Lee J. Cobb)

In 1973, The demon-possession horror film “The Exorcist” starring Linda Blair (with Mercedes McCambridgeʹs voice as the possessing devil), Ellen Burstyn, and Max von Sydow premiered in 24 theaters around the U.S.A. while Blair did a 360 degree turn. It was rated R.

In 1973, Two Skylab Three astronauts walk in space for a record seven hours.

In 1974, JACK BENNY DIES Comedyʹs most famous 39-year-old penny-pincher was 80. In 1999, 25 years later, David Tanny has has become the Internetʹs most famous penny-pincher. Just keeping the spirit of Jack Benny alive while I compose these Datebooks…as well as soliticing donations.

In 1975, “Showoffs”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC. After that airdate, ABC declared that they got this show...off...their daytime sked!

In 1976, HOT NEW ALBUM “HOTEL CALIFORNIA” from the EAGLES also includes “LIFE IN THE FAST LANE” and “NEW KID IN TOWN”

In 1977, HOT NEW ALBUM “SLOWHAND” from ERIC CLAPTON includes “LAY DOWN SALLY”

In 1978, “Live Bootleg” album by Aerosmith was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1978, “Macho Man” album by Village People was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1981, R.C., “Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)” by Kool and The Gang peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, R.C., “WKRP In Cincinnatti” by Steve Carlisle peaked at #65 on the pop singles chart.

In 1981, The number one selling album: “FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK WE SALUTE YOU” from AC/DC

In 1982, The Man of the Year in “TIME” magazine was a non-human for the first time. A computer received the honors as 1982's “greatest influence for good or evil.”

In 1983, On Another World, lovers Carl Hutchins (Charles Keating) and Felicia Gallant (Linda Dano) spent the morning in bed.

In 1984, “Give My Regards To Broad Street” album by Paul McCartney was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Make It Big” album by Wham! was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, On All My Children, Tad Martin (Michael E. Knight) left Pine Valley.

In 1986, on Days of Our Lives, Judi Evans debuted as Adrienne.

In 1986, TVʹs longest-running drama was seen for the last time after 35 years as “Search for Tomorrow” ended a 35-year stay on television this day. The show ends with two main characters almost finding it, as the newly married Patti Barron announces to her neighbor Stu Bergman, “Tomorrow — I canʹt wait.” The program, seen on CBS, then moved to NBC, included show veterans, Wayne Rogers, Jill Clayburgh, Morgan Fairchild and Don Knotts. They never did find tomorrow, but they did find something else…whereever the Edge of Night was located!

In 1987, R.C., “Animal” by Def Leppard peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1987, R.C., “True Faith” by New Order peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, In what marked the beginning of a reign on any category that not even the Beatles and Star Wars could stay at number one for their corresponding categories, the CBS soap opera “The Young and The Restless”, began a streak of well over 1,560 weeks (as of the end of 2018) as daytimeʹs top serial, holding the number one spot against such veteran competition as “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” keeping viewers hooked on the lives and loves of the residents of fictional Genoa City. Soaps such as “Sunset Beach” and “The City” came and went while this soap was on top. Although other network non-soap daytime shows had since topped it, it has been the number one rated daytime soap opera since this date in 1988 until mid-May 2020 when “General Hospital” was the soaper to finally knock “Restless” from that rank on that chart.

In 1988, On All My Children: shots and wedding bells rang out at Nico Kelly and Julie Chandlerʹs wedding. The minister was actually the groomʹs violent uncle, Creed. The cops shot Creed before he could kill the bride.

In 1990, In an arresting development, “Cop Rock,” a TV crime drama or whatever it was, leaves the airwaves.

In 1991, “Talk Soup” debuts on E! Entertainment Televison, bringing smirkmiester Greg Kinnear fame and eventually a decent paycheck.

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “The Year in Cheers and Jeers”. Other Articles: Angela Lansbury, Spinal Tap

In 1992, R.C., “Drive” by R.E.M. peaked at #28 on the pop singles chart.

In 1992, R.C., “Little Miss Canʹt Be Wrong” by Spin Doctors peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1992, R.C., “Pleasure” by Soup Dragons peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

In 1992, R.C., “Rump Shaker” by Wreckx-N-Effect peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1992, R.C., “These Are The Days” by 10,000 Maniacs peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.

In 1992, The NHLʹs San Jose Sharks end a 13-game losing streak with a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, albeit allowing 59 shots, the most in team history; Jeff Hacket makes 57 saves

In 1993, Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Childs wed. Finally, some respect for him.

In 1994, Actor Robert Emhardt, the original Mackenzie Cory on Another World, died at age 80.

In 1996, Johnny Cash is hailed on CBS-TVʹs “The Kennedy Center Honors.” Rosanne Cash sings “I Walk The Line” and delivers “Iʹll Fly Away” with Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Lyle Lovett

In 1996, The Recording Industry Association of America reported that Alanis Morissetteʹs “Jagged Little Pill” (from 1995) was the top-selling album of 1996.

In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres is named “Entertainer of the Year” by Entertainment Weekly magazine. “At a time when an acknowledgment of homosexuality has entered all aspects of popular culture, when diversity and acceptance are the words of the day but by no means entirely the deeds, and when more and more of the sizable population of homosexual men and women working in the entertainment industry today are weighing the risks of coming out themselves, DeGeneres allowed herself to become a poster girl--not for lesbianism, but for honesty. She volunteered to serve as a test case for whether a likable woman with a gentle, clean comedy act can flaunt a sexy girlfriend and still win friends, influence people, and maintain healthy Nielsen ratings. DeGeneres risked her professional reputation for personal freedom. And she pulled it off. She did good, important work, work that continues to shape the public discourse. And she found love. Not bad for a yearʹs accomplishments.”

In 1997, On General Hospital: Alexis admitted to Stefan that she was his sister, Natasha, while a pregnant Carly woke up in a pool of blood.

In 1997, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: During actress Anne Hecheʹs visit to the LATE SHOW, her partner, comedian Ellen DeGeneres, in joking reference to gossip items in recent tabloids, makes a surprise cameo during Lettermanʹs interview with Heche — holding a baby! Also, as a Christmas gift, Letterman gives Heche “Hers and Hers.”

In 1997, “Spice Girls the Movie” opened in theaters in the U.K.

In 1998, On the cover of TV Guide: “1998 Tribute: Robert Young, Flip Wilson, Tammy Wynette, Esther Rolle, Roy Rogers, Shari Lewis, Phil Hartman”, also, Kelli Williams, Peter Jennings (the latter two who didnʹt die in 1998)

In 2001, Actor Sir Nigel Hawthorne died in Hertfordshire, England, at age 72.

In 2001, on Port Charles, Lucy and Kevin tied the knot.

In 2001, On The Young and the Restless, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) wed. If the duo of Jack and Phyllis sounds familiar to viewers in the Los Angeles area during the late 1960s, there once was a live kid-hosted TV show on KCOP called "The Jack and Phyllis Show" weekdays after school.

In 2001, “Ali,” starring Wil Smith, opened in the U.S.

In 2003, The movie “House of Sand and Fog” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, On the cover of TV Guide: Extreme Makeover! Home Exclusives! Big deal.

In 2005, “Monday Night Football” ended an unprecedented 36-year run on ABC TV with a lackluster game, a 31-to-21 New England Patriots victory over the New York Jets. (The series switched to ESPN the following season.)

In 2005, “My Gym Partnerʹs a Monkey” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2007, On Days of our Lives, Alice (Frances Reid) remembered Tom (Macdonald Carey) at Christmas. In the final scene ever taped by Reid, she hugged a picture of her late husband and said, "Merry Christmas, Tom." Carey died in 1994. Reid died in 2010.

In 2007, “Transformers: Animated” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2008, On General Hospital, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) walked Robin (Kimberly McCullough) down the aisle during her wedding to Patrick (Jason Thompson).

In 2012, Gerry Anderson, 83, British puppetry pioneer and creator of the sci-fi TV show “Thunderbirds,” died near Oxfordshire, England.

In 2012, On General Hospital, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) crashed the Quartermaine Christmas festivities.

In 2013, “Robot and Monster” returned to be airing new episodes on Nicktoons.

In 2015, Chris Stapleton was at #1 on the US Country chart with his debut studio album Traveller which was later named Album of the Year at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards.

In 2019, The sun and moon gave Earth its final solar eclipse of the decade, viewable across parts of Indonesia, southern India, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

In 2019, “Fast and Furious: Spy Racers” began airing on Netflix

In 2020, Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro, who pitched well into his 40s with a knuckleball that baffled big league hitters, died after a long fight with cancer; he was 81.

In 2020, LeBron James was voted Male Athlete of the Year by the AP after winning his fourth NBA title, putting the Lakers on top of the basketball world again and taking a stand for social justice and voting rights.

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Movie Releases On This Date

In 1973, "The Exorcist" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1977, "ABBA: The Movie" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Polar Music / Reg Grundy Productions; Lasse Hallström (director/screenplay); Robert Caswell (screenplay); Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Robert Hughes, Tom Oliver, Stig Anderson, Richard Norton, Bruce Barry; Drama, Documentary; Live Action

In 1984, "Mrs. Soffel" was released by MGM/UA; Gillian Armstrong (director); Ron Nyswaner (screenplay); Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann, Trini Alvarado, Jennifer Dundas, Danny Corkill, Harley Cross, Terry O'Quinn, Pippa Pearthree, William Youmans, Maury Chaykin, Joyce Ebert, Wayne Robson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Les Rubie, Paula Trueman, Katie McCombs, William Duell, Walter Massey; Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Afterglow" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Alan Rudolph (director/screenplay); Nick Nolte, Julie Christie, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Jay Underwood, Domini Blythe, Alan Fawcett, Michele Barbara-Pelletier, France Castel, Genevieve Bissonette, Yves Corbeil, Claudia Besso, Ellen David; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2001, "Gosford Park" was released by USA Films; Robert Altman (director); Julian Fellowes (screenplay); Eileen Atkins, Bob Balaban, Alan Bates, Charles Dance, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon, Richard E. Grant, Derek Jacobi, Kelly Macdonald, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Northam, Clive Owen, Ryan Philippe, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas, Emily Watson, Camilla Rutherford, Geraldine Somerville, Tom Hollander, Natasha Wightman, James Wilby, Claudie Blakley, Laurence Fox, Trent Ford, Jeremy Swift, Sophie Thompson, Meg Wynn Owen, Adrian Scarborough, Frank Thornton, Ron Webster; Black Comedy, Mystery; Live Action

In 2007, "There Will Be Blood" was released by Paramount Vantage; Paul Thomas Anderson (director/screenplay); Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds, Dillon Freasier, Paul F. Tompkins, Jim Downey, David Warshofsky, Barry Del Sherman, Russell Harvard, Sydney McCallister, Colleen Foy, David Willis, Hans Howes; Epic, Period, Drama

In 2008, "Revolutionary Road" was released by Paramount Vantage / DreamWorks Pictures / BBC Films; Sam Mendes (director); Justin Haythe (screenplay); Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Richard Easton, Dylan Baker, Zoe Kazan, Jay O. Sanders, Max Casella, Ryan Simpkins, Ty Simpkins, Kristen Connolly, John Behlmann; Romance, Drama; L

In 2011, "The Iron Lady" was released by The Weinstein Company / Pathé / Film4 Productions / UK Film Council / Goldcrest Films; Phyllida Lloyd (director); Abi Morgan (screenplay); Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Anthony Stewart Head, Richard E. Grant; Biography, Drama

In 2012, "Quartet" was released by The Weinstein Company; Dustin Hoffman (director); Ronald Harwood (screenplay); Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon;

In 2012, "Tabu" was released by Adopt Films; Miguel Gomes (director/screenplay); Mariana Ricardo (screenplay); Teresa Madruga, Laura Soveral, Ana Moreira;

In 2021, "Memoria" was released by Neon; Apichatpong Weerasethakul (director/acreenplay); Tilda Swinton, Elkin Díaz, Jeanne Balibar, Juan Pablo Urrego, Daniel Giménez Cacho

The Holiday Almanacs December 26, 2023

What's Today?

Today is Tue Dec the 26 in the year 2023
Jan 1 began on a Sun
This is day 360 of the year
Serialnumber = 45274
Julian date = 2460293 O.S.= 12 - 13 - 2023

Calendar

Holidays

Saint Stephen Feast Day
Second Day of Christmas
[Africa, US] Kwanzaa (Santa Claus=Nia Umoja) (1966)
[Bahamas] "Junkanoo" (carnaval)
[Canada, Aust, United Kingdom (except Scotland)] Boxing Day
[Canada, Aust, United Kingdom (except Scotland)] Boxing Day
[China PR] Mao Tse-Tung's Birthday
[Czechoslovakia] Day of Rest
[France] Bank Holiday
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[USA] All You Can Eat Day (every month)
[USA] God-Awful Tie Day
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Kwanzaa (Santa Claus=Nia Umoja) (1966) thru Jan 1
[USA] Return All of Your Ugly Christmas Gifts Day
[USA] Whiner's Day
[West Germany] 2nd Day of Christmas
[Canada] Boxing Day
[UK] Boxing 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
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Stress-Free Family Holidays Month
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