🏆🏒Norm Ullman -- is 90 in the year 2025 and 91 in the year 2026; 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 89 in the year 2025 and 90 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1936
MLB Infielder
⚖Gray Davis -- is 83 in the year 2025 and 84 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1942
Governor, Assemblyman
Misc: California 1999-2003
🎭Jane Lapotaire -- is 81 in the year 2025 and 82 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1944
Stage Actress, English
🎭John Walsh -- is 80 in the year 2025 and 81 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1945 N.S.
TV Host
Misc: first known for his anti-crime activism after his son Adam was murdered in 1981, appearing on Real People that year to publicize his crusade; helped pass laws for missing children and sex offenders.
TV Shows: America's Most Wanted
🎵Rob Carpenter -- is 79 in the year 2025 and 80 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1946
Keyboardist, Country Music Performer, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: aka Bob
Group Names: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
🎵🎸Gordon Edwards -- is 79 in the year 2025 and 80 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1946
Keyboardist, Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: The Pretty Things
🏆⚾Carlton Fisk -- is 78 in the year 2025 and 79 in the year 2026; 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)
📰Candy Crowley -- is 77 in the year 2025 and 78 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1948
Journalist
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🏆⚾Chris Chambliss -- is 77 in the year 2025 and 78 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1948
MLB Coach, MLB First Baseman
Misc: Gold Glove
🎵Ira Newborn -- is 76 in the year 2025 and 77 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1949
Composer, Bandleader
Group Names: Manhattan Transfer
🎵Michael Jones -- is 75 in the year 2025 and 76 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1950
Soul Singer
Group Names: BT Express
Song Titles: Here Comes the Express
🎵🎷John Scofield -- is 74 in the year 2025 and 75 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1951
Composer, Jazz Guitarist
🎵🎸Paul Anthony Quinn -- is 74 in the year 2025 and 75 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1951
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Guitairst, English
Group Names: Saxon
🏆⚾Ozzie Smith -- is 71 in the year 2025 and 72 in the year 2026; 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 71 in the year 2025 and 72 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1954
Alternative Rock Performer
Group Names: Romeo Void
✍🎭David Sedaris -- is 69 in the year 2025 and 70 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1956
Author, Humorist, Comedian
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🎭Temeura Morrison -- is 65 in the year 2025 and 66 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1960 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director, New Zealand
Movie Titles: Once Were Warriors, Moana, Star Wars (series as Jango Fett in Episodes 2 and 3)
🎭Tahnee Welch -- is 64 in the year 2025 and 65 in the year 2026; 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 64 in the year 2025 and 65 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1961
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: Kansas City Royals
🎵Brian Westrum -- is 63 in the year 2025 and 64 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1962
Country Musician
Group Names: Sons of The Desert
🎵🎸Lars Ulrich -- is 62 in the year 2025 and 63 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1963
Hall of Famer, Heavy Metal Drummer
Group Names: Metallica
🎭Gerald Hopkins -- is 61 in the year 2025 and 62 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1964
Actor, Producer
Movie Titles: Pentathlon, Blood Deep, Uncle Tom's Cabin
🎵Rubén Valtierra -- is 61 in the year 2025 and 62 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1964
Keyboardist, Novelty Musician
Group Names: Weird Al Yankovic (studio keyboardist)
🏆⚾Jeff King -- is 61 in the year 2025 and 62 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1964
MLB Infielder
🎭Nadia Dajani -- is 60 in the year 2025 and 61 in the year 2026; 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 59 in the year 2025 and 60 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1966
Actress, Model
Names/Places: aka Sandi Korn
Misc: Penthouse Pet (March, 1991)
🏆🏀Tim Legler -- is 59 in the year 2025 and 60 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1966
NBA Player
🎵🎸Jay Yuenger -- is 59 in the year 2025 and 60 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1966
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: aka stage name: "J"
Group Names: White Zombie
🏆🏈Tony Covington -- is 58 in the year 2025 and 59 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1967
NFL Safety
🏆⚾Esteban Beltré -- is 58 in the year 2025 and 59 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1967
MLB Shortstop
🎵Audrey Wiggins -- is 58 in the year 2025 and 59 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1967
Country Music Singer
🎵Tricia Leigh Fisher -- is 57 in the year 2025 and 58 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1968
Disco Singer
Names/Places: Connie Stevens and Eddie Fishers' daughter
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🎵Peter Andrew Klett -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1969
Musician
Misc: AP says b. 1969, some say b. 1968
Group Names: Candlebox
🎭Danielle Cormack -- is 55 in the year 2025 and 56 in the year 2026; 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 55 in the year 2025 and 56 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1970
Actor, Director, Canadian
TV Shows: True Blood, Olympus
Movie Titles: Guardians of the Galaxy, Olympus, Arrow
🏆🏈Willie Williams -- is 55 in the year 2025 and 56 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1970
NFL Player
🎵🎸James Mercer -- is 55 in the year 2025 and 56 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1970 N.S.
Alternative Rock Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: The Shins, Broken Bells
🏆⚾Carlos Valdez -- is 54 in the year 2025 and 55 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1971
MLB Pitcher, Dominican Republican
🎭🎵🎸Jared Leto -- is 54 in the year 2025 and 55 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1971
TV Actor, Director, 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 53 in the year 2025 and 54 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1972
NFL Wide Receiver
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🏆🏈Derrick Cullors -- is 53 in the year 2025 and 54 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1972
NFL Runningback
🎭Tiffany Brissette -- is 51 in the year 2025 and 52 in the year 2026; 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 51 in the year 2025 and 52 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1974
NFL Defensive End
🎭Kendra C. Johnson -- is 49 in the year 2025 and 50 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1976
Actress, Director
TV Shows: Love Thy Neighbor
Movie Titles: Phat Girlz, The Single Moms Club
🎭🎵Chris Daughtry -- is 46 in the year 2025 and 47 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1979
Actor, Singer
TV Shows: American Idol (finalist)
🏆⛸Serena Phillips -- is 45 in the year 2025 and 46 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1980
Figure Skater
🏆⚾Omar Infante -- is 44 in the year 2025 and 45 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1981 N.S.
MLB Second Baseman, Venezuelan
🎭Steven Hartman -- is 40 in the year 2025 and 41 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1985
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Movie Titles: Angus, Casper: A Spirited Beginning, Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
🎭🎵Beth Behrs -- is 40 in the year 2025 and 41 in the year 2026; 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 39 in the year 2025 and 40 in the year 2026; 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 35 in the year 2025 and 36 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1990
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Cristina Fulton & Nicholas's son, Francis's grandnephew
🎭Eden Sher -- is 34 in the year 2025 and 35 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1991
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Weeds, The Middle (as Sue Heck)
Movie Titles: Veronica Mars, Temps
🏆🏈Trevor Siemian -- is 34 in the year 2025 and 35 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1991 N.S.
NFL Quarterback
🎵Jade Thirlwall -- is 33 in the year 2025 and 34 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1992
Pop Singer, English
Jasper Armstrong Marsalis -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Victoria Rowell and Wynton's son
Truman Theodore Hanks -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Rita Wilson and Tom's son
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🎭Timothée Chalamet -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1995 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Call Me By Your Name, Lady Bird
🎭Zach Mills -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/26/1995
Actor
TV Shows: Clue (as Lucas)
Movie Titles: Super 8, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Changeling, Hollywoodland
Jane Grandalski -- is 22 in the year 2025 and 23 in the year 2026; b.12/26/2003
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Marlee Matlin and Kevin's daughter
Jameson Moon Hart -- is 9 in the year 2025 and 10 in the year 2026; b.12/26/2016 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Pink and Carey Hart's son
Claude Indiana Emmanuel Hanson -- is 7 in the year 2025 and 8 in the year 2026; b.12/26/2018 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Natalie and Taylor's son
🎭Justin Gorence -- b.12/26/????
Actor, Zimbabwe
✍Thomas Gray -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1716 d.7/30/1771 (54)
Poet, Scholar, Professor, English
Book Titles: Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard
🎖💰Thomas Nelson Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1738 d.1/4/1789 (50)
Revolutionary, Soldier, Merchant
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer
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🎖Juan Lovera -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1778 d.1/20/1841 (62)
Revolutionary, 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, Scientist, Mathematician, Scottish
⚛Charles Babbage -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1791 N.S. d.10/18/1871 N.S. (79)
Mathematician, Professor, English
Misc: invented the calculating machine, developed the first speedometer
⚛Amariah Brigham -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1798 d.9/8/1849 (50)
Physician, Surgeon
🏆🥊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, 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, Soldier, Head of State, Teacher, 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, 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.
🏆🥊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
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🎭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
🏆🏁🏃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)
Ballerina, Russian
Names/Places: b. in St. Petersburg
🎵Bashful Brother Oswald -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1911 d.10/17/2002 (90)
Country Music 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
💰Jan Erteszek -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1913 d.6/27/1986 (72)
Businessperson
🎭Richard Widmark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1914 d.3/24/2008 (93)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Madigan (as Sgt. Dan Madigan)
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⚖Rose Mary Woods -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1917 d.1/22/2005 (87)
Government Official
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, 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, 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, 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)
🎭Kathleen Crowley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1929 d.4/23/2017 N.S. (87)
Actress
TV Shows: Waterfront (as Terry Van Buren)
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🎭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
Names/Places: b. in Walthem, MA
TV Shows: Sesame Street (as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch)
🏆⚽Stevie Chalmers -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1935 N.S. d.4/29/2019 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player, Scottish
🎵Abdul "Duke" Fakir -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1935 N.S. d.7/22/2024 N.S. (88)
Hall of Famer, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Four Tops
🏆⚾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
✍🎭🎵Ken (Musician B. 1939) Howard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1939 N.S. d.9/24/2024 N.S. (84)
Author, TV Director, Lyricist, Songwriter, English
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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
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, 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)
🎵🎸James Kottak -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/26/1962 N.S. d.1/9/2024 N.S. (61)
Hard Rock Drummer
Group Names: The Scorpions
✍Claude Helvétius -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/26/1715 N.S. d.12/26/1771 N.S. (56)
Philosopher, French
Names/Places: MN: Adrien
Misc: Freemason, Littérateur.
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Physician, British
📰⚖John Wilkes -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/17/1725 d.12/26/1797 (72)
Journalist, Politician, 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, 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, Archaeologist, German
Misc: discovered and excavated the legendary cities of Troy and Mycenae
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🎨Frederic Remington -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/4/1861 d.12/26/1909 (48)
Painter, Sculptor
Misc: "The Last Stand", "The Bronco Buster", and other American Western art
🎨✍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, Educator
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
🏆🏈"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, Executive, Movie Producer, 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
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🎨📰Weegee -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/12/1899 d.12/26/1968 (69)
Photographer, Photojournalist
🏆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
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, Chinese
Misc: helped develop Boeing 747 airliner
🎭Howard Hawks -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/30/1896 d.12/26/1977 (81)
Movie Producer/Director
Movie Titles: Rio Bravo
🏆⚾Johnny (Baseball) 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)
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🎭Jeff Morrow -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/13/1907 d.12/26/1993 (86)
Actor
TV Shows: Temperatures Rising (as Dr. Lloyd Axton)
💰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
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✍🎭Leo V. Gordon -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/2/1922 N.S. d.12/26/2000 N.S. (78)
Screenwriter, Actor
TV Shows: Circus Boy (as Hank), Enos, Winds of War (miniseries)
🎭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
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, 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, 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, Director, TV/Movie Producer, 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
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🎭🎮Ricky Harris -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/26/1962 N.S. d.12/26/2016 N.S. (54)
Actor, Comedian, Producer, 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
🎭🎵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 N.S. 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
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🎵🎸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
🏆⚽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, Physicist, Astrophysicist
✍⚛Edward Osborne Wilson -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/10/1929 N.S. d.12/26/2021 N.S. (92)
Author, Biologist, Theorist, 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
🎭🎵Tommy Smothers -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/2/1937 N.S. d.12/26/2023 N.S. (86)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Comedian, Variety Show Host, Singer, Guitarist
Names/Places: Dick's brother; b. New York City; RFMN:Thomas Bolyn III
Misc: The Smothers Brothers TV Shows & team with brother Dick
TV Shows: The Smothers Brothers (series)
🎭Richard Crupi -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1931 N.S. d.12/26/2024 N.S. (93)
Actor, Comedian
✍🎭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, 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, Stage Actor, Irish
Book Titles: Rip Van Winkle
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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 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 2009, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Glee Cast peaked at number 46 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 2020, 🎄 “‘tis The Damn Season” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1970, 🎄🤣 “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 76 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1964, ⏺🤣 “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller peaked at number 38 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 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.
In 1992, “Blood Makes Noise” by Suzanne Vega peaked at number 60 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, “Dancing Baby (Ooga-Chaka)” by Trubble peaked at number 21 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 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 1987, “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me” by The Smiths 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.
In 1964, 🎄 “Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 11 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 2009, 🎄 “December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)” by George Michael peaked at number 14 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 1998, 🎄 “Last Christmas '98” by Alien Voices featuring Three Degrees peaked at number 54 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 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, 🎄🤣 “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 2009, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen and The Muppets peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
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 1981, ✪✪ “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen peaked at number 18 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 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 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.
In 2020, 🎄 “Light A Candle” by Jam Mountain Music peaked at number 23 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, 🎄🤣 “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 1981, ✪✪ “Down Under / Crazy” by Men At Work peaked at number 1 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, “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 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.
In 1998, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Rap Allstars featuring Leroy Daniels peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Adventure of a Lifetime” by Coldplay peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Back To The Light” by Brian May peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Be My Baby” by Vanessa Paradis peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Big Big World” by Emilia peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Boss Drum” by The Shamen peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “China In Your Hand” by T'Pau peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Don't Cry For Me Argentina” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Everglow” by Coldplay peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Flying” by Roméo featuring Gwen Dickey peaked at number 32 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Follow Me” by Aly-Us peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Friends” by Close II You peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Funky Funky People” by Black Machine peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Geen kerstfeest zonder jou” by Thomas Berge peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Hosselaar” by Josylvio featuring Sevn Alias and Kevin peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Hot Girl” by Sabrina peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man” by Prince peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Ik hou van jou” by Gordon peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “It's Raining” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Living Eyes” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 41 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lobo's Gospel Show” by Lobo [NL] peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Love Is All Around” by Sandra and Andres peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Love Is The Sweetest Rose” by George Baker peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Love, Oh Love” by Lionel Richie peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Morgen” by Hind peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Mr. Manic and Sister Cool” by Shakatak peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “My Baby Just Cares For Me” by Nina Simone peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Op een onbewoond eiland” by Kinderen Voor Kinderen peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Peace Maker” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Rozegeur and Marjolein” by Herman van Veen peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “See Me, Feel Me” by The Who peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1970, “She Likes Weeds” by Tee Set peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Should I Do It” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Someone To Hold” by Trey Lorenz peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Stay” by Sophia [NL] peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Too Bright” by Charlene (Meulenberg) peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses” by U2 peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Diana Ross peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, “Yesterdays” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2009, 🎄 “Being Alone At Christmas” by Miss Montreal peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1992, ⏺ “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. peaked at number 54 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Bars” by Ant Wan peaked at number 22 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Du måste finnas” by Newkid peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Goodbye” by Spice Girls peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Higher” by Erik Grönwall peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “How Will I Know (Who You Are)” by Jessica Folcker peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2009, “I Need You Now” by Agnes peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “I'm Your Angel” by Céline Dion and R. Kelly peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Mulan's Attack” by Jerry Goldsmith peaked at number 22 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Pray” by Tina Cousins peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Stay” by Kygo featuring Maty Noyes peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Vartän du reser” by Ulf Lundell peaked at number 34 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2009, “What About Now” by Westlife peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2009, 🎄 “I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas” by Idol Allstars 2009 peaked at number 45 on the Sweden 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.
In 2009, 🎄 “December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)” by George Michael peaked at number 63 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1992, “L'Auvergnat” by Les Enfoirés peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1992, “La légende Oochigeas” by Roch Voisine peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Last Thing On My Mind” by Steps peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Le monde est tellement con” by Marc Lavoine peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Middle” by DJ Snake featuring Bipolar Sunshine peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Mother F--k” by Jul and Sch peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1998, “Nonoel” by Les Minikeums peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Perdu” by Djadja and Dinaz peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Biggest Fool Of All” by Cock Robin peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2015, “The Hills” by The Weeknd peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Tir du Brazil” by Timal peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Tout est pardonné” by Marie Myriam peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1998, “When You Believe” by Mariah Carey featuring Whitney Houston peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2020, 🎄 “Holiday” by Lil' Nas X peaked at number 70 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2009, 🎄 “Noël avec la Compagnie Créole” by La Compagnie Créole peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2009, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël / Minuit, chrétiens” by Tino Rossi peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2009, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël [Universal]” by Tino Rossi peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1964, “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1998, “I Love The Way You Love Me” by Boyzone peaked at number 16 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1998, “I'm Your Angel” by Céline Dion and R. Kelly peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1964, “Little Red Rooster” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Say You Will” by Foreigner peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Sweetest Girl Dollar Bill” by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon and Lil' Wayne and Introducing Niia peaked at number 17 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Take It Away” by Drama [NO] peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Without You” by The Kid LAROI peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1970, “Woodstock” by Matthews' Southern Comfort peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2015, 🎄 “Hey Ho” by Freddy Kalas peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1987, “China In Your Hand” by T'Pau peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1998, “How Do I Live” by LeAnn Rimes peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Ka je” by Dardan peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Kein Hunger” by Loredana and Ufo361 peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Little Lies” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1981, “Lo devo solo a te” by Pupo peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Lost” by Samra and Topic42 peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Lush Life” by Zara Larsson peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1992, “November Rain” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Pflaster” by Ich + Ich peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “Pump Up ... Jack Mix IV” by Mirage peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Shawty” by Luciano [DE] peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Slow Down Take It Easy” by Da Sign and The Opposite peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Stay” by Kygo featuring Maty Noyes peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Streets Of My Hometown” by Pegasus peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1987, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Famoso” by Sfera Ebbasta peaked at number 5 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 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, 🎄 “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.
In 2020, “Ehjää” by Uniikki featuring Tuuli peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Tähdet kohdallaan” by Roope Salminen and Koirat peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Bebé” by Camilo and El Alfa peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 36” by Bizarrap and Nathy Peluso peaked at number 11 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Chica ideal” by Guaynaa / Sebastián Yatra peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Se acabaron las lágrimas” by Huecco / Hanna peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Whatcha Say” by Jason Derulo peaked at number 7 on the Denmark pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Sleep!” by Lea Rue peaked at number 2 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2009, “When I Lay Beside You” by K's Choice peaked at number 3 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2020, 🎄 “Holiday” by Lil' Nas X peaked at number 9 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Nashijat Zhivot” by Krisko and Bon-Bon peaked at number 18 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Obadi Mi Se” by Doni and Chanel peaked at number 3 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Prisoner” by Miley Cyrus featuring Dua Lipa peaked at number 1 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Yesterday” by Toni Braxton peaked at number 17 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Champagne Problems” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 6 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against The Machine peaked at number 2 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “No Body, No Crime” by Taylor Swift featuring HAIM peaked at number 11 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2009, “Starstrukk” by 3OH!3 peaked at number 4 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2009, “The Climb” by Joe McElderry peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Willow” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 3 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2009, 🎄 “December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)” by George Michael peaked at number 40 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2020, 🎄 “Oh Santa!” by Mariah Carey featuring Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson peaked at number 72 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2015, “La gozadera” by Gente De Zona and Marc Anthony peaked at number 10 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Miúnda Linda” by Nelson Freitas peaked at number 4 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Monster” by Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber peaked at number 5 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
In 2020, “Positions” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 9 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
In 2015, “Runnin' (Lose It All)” by Naughty Boy featuring Beyoncé and Arrow Benjamin peaked at number 8 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
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, 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 1969, AT THE MOVIES The Disney Studioʹs “THE COMPUTER WORE TENNIS SHOES” (Cesar Romero, Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, William Schallert)
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 1971, Muhammad Ali finishes off German Jürgen Blin with a thundering right cross for a 7th-round knockout in a non-title heavyweight boxing contest in Zurich, Switzerland.
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, 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 1973, AT THE MOVIES “THE STING” (Paul Newman and Robert Redford); “THE EXORCIST” (Linda Blair, Ellyn Burstyn, Lee J. Cobb)
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, The Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) broke up one day after Mikhail Gorbachev resigned. It was formally dissolved through a declaration by the Supreme Soviet.
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, 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, Actor Sir Nigel Hawthorne died in Hertfordshire, England, at age 72.
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, “My Gym Partnerʹs a Monkey” began airing on Cartoon Network
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 2006, Gerald R. Ford, who took over the White House after Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal, died in Rancho Mirage, California, at age 93.
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, On General Hospital, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring) crashed the Quartermaine Christmas festivities.
In 2012, Gerry Anderson, 83, British puppetry pioneer and creator of the sci-fi TV show “Thunderbirds,” died near Oxfordshire, England.
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, “Fast and Furious: Spy Racers” began airing on Netflix
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 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.
In 2021, South African Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu died at 90; the retired archbishop had been an uncompromising foe of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBTQ rights.
In 2023, The Detroit Pistons suffer a 118-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at home to set an NBA single-season record with their 27th straight defeat. 27? What a funny number!
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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
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