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🏆Larissa Latynina -- is 90 in the year 2024 and 91 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1934
Gymnast, Olympic Athlete, Soviet
Misc: record 12 individual wins, 5 team titles 1956-64; (Olympic-gold-1956, 60, 64)

🎵Carl Fisher -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1939
Singer

🏆🏀Nolan Richardson -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1941 N.S.
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Coach
Misc: coached Arkansas to 1994 NCAA title, beating Duke, 76-72, in final; entered 1994-95 season with career record of 339-112 in 14 years; also won 1981 NIT at Tulsa.
Sports Teams: Western Texas College (1978-1981), University of Tulsa (1981-1985), University of Arkansas (1985-2002), Tulsa Shock (2009-2011), Panama (2005-2007), Mexico (2007)

🏆🏀Ron Rothstein -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1942
NBA Coach, NBA Player

🏆⚾Roy White -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1943
MLB Coach, MLB Outfielder

🎵🎸Mick (Foreigner Rock Group) Jones -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1944 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist, British
Group Names: Foreigner

🏆🥊Bill Eadie -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1947 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Wrestler
Names/Places: aka Ax and The Masked Superstar

🎵Tracy Nelson -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1947
Songwriter, Pianist, Blues Performer, Country Music Singer
Misc: Not to be confused with Tracy Nelson of the famous Nelson family.
Group Names: Mother Earth

🏆🏒Mickey Redmond -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1947
Sports Analyst, NHL Player, Canadian

🎭Gérard Depardiev -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1948
Actor, Producer, French
Movie Titles: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Main in the Iron Mask, Asterix and Obelix Meet Cleopatra, Life of Pi, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Hamlet, Bogus, Bon Voyage

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🎵Les Taylor -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1948
Country Music Singer/Guitarist

🎵🎸Larry Byrom -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1948
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Steppenwolf

🎵🎷T. S. Monk -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1949 N.S.
Composer, Drummer, Bandleader, Jazz Singer
Names/Places: Thelonious Monk's son

🎵🎸Terry Bozzio -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1950
Songwriter, Drummer, New Wave Singer
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group Names: Missing Persons, Frank Zappa

⚖Ernesto Zedillo De Leon -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1951
President, Mexican
Misc: President of Mexico 1994-2000

🎵Karla Bonoff -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1951
Songwriter, Singer
Song Titles: Personally

🎵🎸Sandii O'Neale -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1951
Pianist, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, Japanese
Names/Places: RN: Sandra O'Neale, billed as just Sandii

🎵🎸David Knopfler -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1952
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, Scottish
Names/Places: Mark's brother
Group Names: Dire Straits

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🏆⚾Craig Reynolds -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1952
MLB Shortstop

🎭Tovah Feldshuh -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1953
Actress
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: Holocaust, The Walking Dead, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Movie Titles: Kissing Jessica Stein, Lady in the Water, Brewster's Millions, A Walk on the Moon, Fiddler on the Roof

📰Arthur Kent -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1953
Correspondent, Journalist, Canadian
Names/Places: NN:The Scud Stud

🏆Karen Hafter -- is 70 in the year 2024 and 71 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1954
Model, Playmate
Misc: December 1976

🏆🏁Novella Calligaris -- is 70 in the year 2024 and 71 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1954 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Italian

🏆🥊Tim Witherspoon -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1957
Boxer

🏆🥊José Isidro "Pipino" Cuevas -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1957
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Mexican

🏆🥊Tony Tucker -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1958
Boxer

🏆🏌Steve (Golf) Jones -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1958
Golfer

🏆🏈Andre Tippett -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1959
Hall of Famer, NFL Linebacker
Misc: 5x Pro Bowl
Sports Teams: New England Patriots (1982-1993)

🎭Victoria Meyerink -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1960
Actress, Producer
Names/Places: aka Victoria Page
TV Shows: The Danny Kaye Show (regular)

🎭Maryam D'Abo -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1960 N.S.
Actress, Producer, English
Movie Titles: James Bond (series), The Living Daylights, Dorian Gray, Helen of Troy, Xtro

🎵🎸Youth -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1961
Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: Killing Joke

🎭Barbara Crampton -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1962
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Days of Our Lives, Young & the Restless, Guiding Light, Bold & The Beautiful
Movie Titles: Re-Animator, We Are Still Here, From Beyond, You're Next

🏆🏀Billy Eugene "Bill" Self -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1962 N.S.
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Coach

🎵Jeff Bryant -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1962
Country Music Drummer
Group Names: Ricochet

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🏆⚾Jim Leyritz -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1963
MLB Player
Misc: 2x World Series champion
Sports Teams: New York Yankees, San Diego Padres

🎭Theresa Randle -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1964
Actress
Movie Titles: Space Jam, Bad Boys II, Bad Boys, Malcolm X

🎭Ian Gómez -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1964 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Norm Show (as Danny Sanchez), The Drew Carey Show (as Larry Almada), Whose Line is it Anyway?, Felicity (as Javier), Cougar Town (as Andy Torres)
Movie Titles: Edtv, My Big Fat Greek Wedding

🏆🏈Randy Kirk -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1964
NFL Linebacker

🏆🏈Steve Wallace -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1964
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Misc: 2x All Pro, 1x Pro Bowl, 3x Super Bowl champion
Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs

🏆⚾Tom Marsh -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1965
MLB Player

🎭💻🏆Eva La Rue -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1966
Actress, Internet Video Actress, Beauty Pagent Winner, Model
Misc: trivia: LaRue is the third cousin to Jane Fonda
TV Shows: Santa Barbara, All My Children (as Dr. Maria Santos), Third Watch (as Brook Carney), CSI Miami (as Natalia Boa Vista), Fuller House (Netflix series as Teri Tanner)
Movie Titles: Dangerous Curves, RoboCop 3, Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College

🎭🏆🏈🥊William Scott Goldberg -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1966 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Actor, Football Player, Wrestler
Names/Places: NN:Bill Goldberg

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🎵Jim Beavers -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1967
Country Music Songwriter

🏆⚾Dean Palmer -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1968
MLB Third Baseman

🎭🎵🎸Ken Garito -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1968
Actor, Rock and Roll Drummer
TV Shows: The Heights (as Dizzy Mazelli)
Movie Titles: Crash, Summer of Sam, School Ties

🎭Tracey Cherelle Jones -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1969
Actress, Personality

🎵Darrin Vincent -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1969
Bassist, Bluegrass Singer
Group Names: Dailey and Vincent

🏆🏈Lorenzo Neal -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1970
NFL Fullback
Misc: 4x Pro Bowl, 2x First Team All-Pro, AFC champion, 2x All-Big West

🏆🏈Mike Salmon -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1970
NFL Defensive

🏆🏈James Stewart -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1971
NFL Runningback

🏆🏈Marcus Hinton -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1971
NFL Tight End

📰⚖Savannah Guthrie -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1971
Journalist, Attorney

🎵🎸Guthrie Govan -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1971
Teacher, Rock and Roll Guitarist, English
Group Names: Asia

🏆🏒Bryan Smolinski -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1971
NHL Center, American

🎭Thomas Wilson Brown -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1972
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Knots Landing (as Jason)
Movie Titles: Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Pearl Harbor, Welcome Home Roxy Carmichael, Silverado

🎭Brooke Totman -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1972
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: The Benefits of Gusbandry, MAD TV
Movie Titles: God Shaped Hole

🏆🏈Charles Way -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1972
NFL Fullback
Names/Places: aka Charles "Get Out of My" Way (coined by Chris Berman)

🏆🏈DeWayne Washington -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1972
NFL Cornerback

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🎵🎸Matt Slocum -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1972
Modern Rock Musician
Group Names: Six Pence None the Richer

🎭Wilson Cruz -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1973
Actor, Producer, Gay
TV Shows: My So Called Life (as Rickie Vasquez), Party of Five (as Victor)
Movie Titles: He's Just Not That Into You, All Over Me, Party Monster, Supernova

🎵Olu -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1973
Singer

🎭Masi Oka -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1974
Actor, Producer, Japanese
TV Shows: Heroes (as Hiro Nakamura), Hawaii Five-O (as Dr. Max Bergman)
Movie Titles: Friends with Benefits, Get Smart

🏆⚾Jeff D'Amico -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1975
MLB Pitcher

🎭Aaron Stanford -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1976
Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Nikita (as Seymour Birkhoff)
Movie Titles: The Hills Have Eyes, X-Men (series)

🏆🏈Carson Palmer -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1979
NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (2002)
Sports Teams: University of California

🎵Walker Hayes -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1979 N.S.
Songwriter, Country Music Singer

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🎭Jay Ellis -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1981 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Insecure

🎭Emilie de Ravin -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1981
Actress, Australian
TV Shows: Lost (as Claire Littleton), Once Upon a Time (as Belle French)
Movie Titles: The Hills Have Eyes, Brick

🏆🏒Patrick Sharp -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1981 N.S.
NHL Forward, Olympic Athlete, Canadian

🏆⚾Michael Bourn -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1982 N.S.
MLB Center Fielder
Misc: 2x All-Sar, 2x Gold Glove, 3x NL stolen base leader; active as of 2015
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies, Houston astros, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians

🎵James Mead -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1982
Guitarist, Christian/Rock Performer
Group Names: Kutless

🏆⚾Cole Hamels -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1983 N.S.
MLB Pitcher
Misc: NL LCS MVP and World Series MVP 2008
Sports Teams: Philadelphia Phillies

🏆🏒Paul Stastny -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1985
NHL Center, American, Canadian

🏆🏈Jamaal Charles -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1986 N.S.
NFL Runningback

🏆🏁Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1986 N.S.
Runner, Olympic Athlete, Jamaican

🏆Nina Marie Daniele -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1988 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: Playboy Playmate of the Year 2018; April 2017 Playmate

✍🎭💻Brittany Ashley -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1988 N.S.
Comedy Writer, Actress, Comedienne, Internet Video Actress
TV Shows: Kam Kardashian (web comedy series)

🏆⚾Rick Porcello -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1988
MLB Pitcher
Misc: AL Cy Young Award winner 2016
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox

🏆⚾Addison Reed -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1988 N.S.
MLB Pitcher, American

🎵🎸Hayley Williams -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1988
Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Paramore

🎭🏆Brittany Anne Pirtle -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1989 N.S.
Actress, Model
Misc: former competitive cheerleader for 14 years
TV Shows: Power Rangers Samurai

🎵Calyssa Davidson -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1989 N.S.
Violinist
Names/Places: Cindy Fisher and Doug's daughter

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🎭Chloe Bridges -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1991 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Freddie, The Carrie Diaries
Movie Titles: The Final Girls, Camp Rock 2 (series), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

🎵Shay Mooney -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1991 N.S.
Country Music Singer
Group Names: Dan and Shay

🎭Olivia Cooke -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1993 N.S.
Actress

Isaac Harris "Harry" Hayman -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Annie Potts and Jim's boy

🎭Grayson Russell -- is 26 in the year 2024 and 27 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1998 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Talladega Nights

Penelopi Jane Sweet -- is 17 in the year 2024 and 18 in the year 2025; b.12/27/2007
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Rebecca and Phillip's daughter

Mary Elizabeth Walker -- is 15 in the year 2024 and 16 in the year 2025; b.12/27/2009
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Jessica and Clay's daughter

Willa Lou Deary -- is 13 in the year 2024 and 14 in the year 2025; b.12/27/2011
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Keri Russell and Shane's daughter

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Genesis Ali Dean Beatz -- is 10 in the year 2024 and 11 in the year 2025; b.12/27/2014
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Alicia Keys and Swizz's son

🎵Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1525 d.2/2/1594 (68)
Composer, Italian

⚛Johannes Kepler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1571 d.11/15/1630 (58)
Astronomer, Mathematician, German
Misc: Father of Modern Astronomy; planetary motion laws, discovered planets travel in eliptical orbits.

⚛Jakob Bernoulli -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1654 O.S. or 1/6/1655 N.S. d.8/16/1705 (50)
Scientist, Mathematician, India, Swiss
Names/Places: aka James or Jacques Bernoulli
Misc: probability and calculus

💰Jean Étienne de Boré -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1741 N.S. d.2/2/1820 N.S. (78)
Businessperson, French
Misc: Founder of the sugar industry in Louisiana.

⚛Sir George Cayley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1773 d.12/15/1857 (83)
Scientist, Aviator, Inventor, English
Misc: Aerodynamics pioneer; Airplanes, Helicopters, & Gliders designer

💰William Winston Corcoran -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1798 d.2/24/1888 (89)
Financier, Philanthropist, Banker

⚛Dr. Louis Pasteur -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1822 d.9/28/1895 (72)
Bacteriologist, Chemist, French
Names/Places: b. in Dole
Misc: Pasteurizationalist of milk; founder of microbiology & science of immunology, rabies treatment, food preservation

🎭Sydney Greenstreet -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1879 d.1/18/1954 (74)
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Maltese Falcon, Casablanca

🎵🎷"Bunk" Johnson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1879 d.7/7/1949 (69)
Cornetist, Jazz Trumpeter

🏆Paul Costello -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1894 d.4/17/1986 (91)
Olympic Athlete
Misc: double sculls (Olympic-gold-1920, 24, 28)

🏆⚽Alex McNab -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1895 d.4/3/1960 (64)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player, Soccer Coach, Scottish

📰🏆Arch Ward -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1896 N.S. d.7/9/1955 N.S. (58)
Hall of Famer, Editor, Sports Writer
Misc: Chicago Tribune sports editor

✍Louis Bromfield -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1896 d.3/18/1956 (59)
Novelist, Essayist

🎭Irene Handl -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1901 d.11/29/1987 (85)
Actress, English

🎭🎵Marlene Dietrich -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1901 d.5/6/1992 (90)
Movie/Stage Actress, Singer, German
Names/Places: RN:Maria Magdalene Dietrich von Losch; d. in Paris

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🎵Sam Coslow -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1902 d.4/2/1982 (79)
Songwriter, Singer

🎨✍Ingri D'Aulaire -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1904 d.10/24/1980 (75)
Illustrator, Children's Author

🎭Cliff Arquette -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1905 d.9/23/1974 (68)
TV/Radio Actor, Comedian, Panelist
Names/Places: Rosanna Arquette's grandfather; aka Charley Weaver
Misc: some say b. Dec 28
TV Shows: The RCA Victor Show, The Jack Paar Show, Hollywood Squares (panelist), The Jonathan Winters Show

✍🎭🎵Oscar Levant -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1906 d.8/14/1972 (65)
Humorist, Movie Actor, Comedian, Composer, Pianist
Names/Places: b. in Pittsburgh
Movie Titles: An American In Paris

🏆⚽Jimmy Roe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1908 d.8/8/1999 (90)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player

✍Charles Olson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1910 d.1/10/1970 (59)
Poet

✍🎭🎵Anna Russell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1911 d.10/18/2006 (94)
Satirist, Comedienne, Opera Singer, English

🎵Ivan Sutton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1914 d.5/27/1996 (81)
Music Figure
Misc: concert promoter

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✍⚛William Howell Masters -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1915 d.2/16/2001 (85)
Author, Physician
Names/Places: Virginia Johnson Masters' ex-
Misc: Sex Expert
Book Titles: Human Sexual Response

🎭Cathy Lewis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1916 d.11/20/1968 (51)
Actress
TV Shows: My Friend Irma, Fibber McGee & Molly (as Molly McGee), Hazel (as Deidre Thompson)

🎭Mary A. Korman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1917 d.6/1/1973 (55)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Our Gang

🎭Paul Gilbert -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1918 d.2/13/1976 (57)
Comedian, Dancer
Misc: The Duke: London

🎵🎷Booty Wood -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1919 d.6/10/1987 (67)
Trombonist, Jazz Performer
Group Names: Duke Ellington Band

🎭Evelyn Payne Davis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1921 d.1/10/1997 (75)
Actress
TV Shows: Sesame Street (messenger in the inner city)

🏆Miller Anderson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1922 N.S. d.10/29/1965 N.S. (42)
Hall of Famer, Diver, Olympic Athlete, American

🎭Clement Fowler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1924 d.8/14/2009 (84)
Actor
TV Shows: Guiding Light (as Mr. Hewitt), Another World (as Martin Callahan)

⚖James A. McClure -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1924 d.2/26/2011 (86)
Senator

🎭Michel Piccoli -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1925 N.S. d.5/12/2020 N.S. (94)
Actor, Producer/Director, French

⚛⚖Moshe Arens -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1925 N.S. d.1/7/2019 N.S. (93)
Engineer, Politician, Government Official, Diplomat, Israeli

🎭Jerome Courtland -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1926 d.3/1/2012 (85)
Actor, Producer/Director

✍⚛📰Dr. Lee Salk -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1926 d.5/2/1992 (65)
Author, Psychologist, Columnist
Names/Places: Jonas' brother
Misc: Child Psychologist

🎭🎵Thomas Edward "Tommy" Rall -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1929 N.S. d.10/6/2020 N.S. (90)
Actor, Ballet Dancer, Tap Dancer, Opera Tenor
Misc: was a prominent featured player in the 1950's musical comedies

📰Meg Greenfield -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1930 d.5/13/1999 (68)
Journalist
Misc: Washington Post for 20 years

🏆⚽John Charles -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1931 d.2/21/2004 (72)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player, Welsh (Wales)

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🎵🎸Scotty Moore -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1931 N.S. d.6/28/2016 N.S. (84)
Hall of Famer, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Misc: sessionist for Elvis Presley's band; credited with helping Elvis shape his musical sound and inspired generations of guitarists.

🏆🏌Dave Marr -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1933 d.10/5/1997 (63)
Golfer

🏆Mihály Mayer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1933 N.S. d.9/4/2000 N.S. (66)
Hall of Famer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Hungarian

🎵John Hughey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1933 d.11/18/2007 (73)
Country Musician
Misc: Western swing
Group Names: The Time Jumpers

🎨🎭Roy Christopher -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1935 N.S. d.2/2/2021 N.S. (85)
Hall of Famer, Designer, Art Director, Entertainment Figure
Misc: Production Designer
TV Shows: Growing Pains, Wings, Murphy Brown, Frasier, NewsRadio, Just Shoot Me!, Becker

🎭Robert Christian -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1939 d.1/27/1983 (43)
Actor

✍🎭John Amos -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1939 N.S. d.8/21/2024 N.S. (84)
Comedy Writer, TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Newark, N.J.
TV Shows: Mary Tyler Moore (as Gordon "Gordy" Howard), Maude (as Henry Evans), Good Times (as James Evans), Roots (as Kunta Kinte/Toby adult), Hunter (as Capt. Dolan), 704 Hauser, In The House (as Sam)

🏆🏁🏇Jerry Lambert -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1940 d.2/23/2015 N.S. (74)
Horse Jockey

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🎵🎸Mike Pinder -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1941 N.S. d.4/24/2024 N.S. (82)
Hall of Famer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, English
Group Names: The Moody Blues

🏆⚾Phil Gagliano -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1941 d.12/19/2016 N.S. (74)
MLB Player
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox

🎵🎸Leslie "Les" Maguire -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1941 N.S. d.11/25/2023 N.S. (81)
Pianist, Saxophonist, Rock and Roll Musician, English
Group Names: Gerry & the Pacemakers

🎭🎵Charmian Carr -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1942 N.S. d.9/17/2016 N.S. (73)
Actress, Singer
Misc: retired from acting after two years in 1966
Movie Titles: The Sound of Music

📰Cokie Roberts -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1943 N.S. d.9/17/2019 N.S. (75)
Correspondent
Names/Places: RN:Maty Martha Corinne Morrison Claiborne Boggs Roberts

✍🎵Peter "Pete" Sinfield -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1943 N.S. d.11/14/2024 N.S. (80)
Poet, Music Producer, Lyricist, Songwriter, English
Group Names: King Crimson

🎵Ronald "Ronnie" Caldwell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1948 N.S. d.12/10/1967 N.S. (18)
Hall of Famer, Organist, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Rhythm and Blues Musician
Group Names: The Bar-Kays

🏆🏈Mark Pike -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1963 N.S. d.12/8/2021 N.S. (57)
NFL Linebacker, NFL Defensive End

🎭🏆🥊Joanie Laurer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1969 d.4/20/2016 N.S. (46)
Actress, XXX-rated Actress, Wrestler, Bodybuilder
Names/Places: RN: Joan Marie Laurer; NN:Chyna

🎭Heather O'Rourke -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1975 d.2/1/1988 (12)
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: Happy Days (as Heather Pfister)
Movie Titles: Poltergeist

✍Pierre de Ronsard -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/11/1524 d.12/27/1585 (61)
Poet, French

✍Charles Lamb -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/10/1775 N.S. d.12/27/1834 N.S. (59)
Author, Essayist, Poet, Critic, English
Names/Places: FN:Elia

⚛Stephen Fuller Austin -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/3/1793 d.12/27/1836 (43)
Pioneer, Settler
Misc: founded Austin, Texas

⚛Eivind Astrup -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/17/1871 d.12/27/1895 (24)
Explorer
Misc: Arctic

⚛Charles Martin Hall -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/6/1863 d.12/27/1914 (51)
Chemist, Inventor
Misc: discovered the electrolytic method of producing aluminum, thus bringing the metal into wide commercial use.

🎭Birt Acres -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/23/1854 d.12/27/1918 (64)
Producer/Director, Cinematographer

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⚛M. J. Owens -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/1/1859 d.12/27/1923 (64)
Inventor
Misc: an inventor of machines that could automate the production of glass bottles.

⚛Calvin B. Bridges -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/11/1889 d.12/27/1938 (49)
Scientist, Geneticist

🏆William Morgan -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/24/1870 d.12/27/1942 (72)
Volleyball Player
Misc: creator of Volleyball

🎨Ham Fisher -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/24/1900 d.12/27/1955 (55)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: created Joe Palooka

🎭Alan Bridge -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/26/1891 d.12/27/1957 (66)
Actor

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

🏆🥊Frank "Frankie" Genaro -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/26/1901 d.12/27/1966 (65)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Olympic Athlete

🏆🥊Herbert Hardwick -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/2/1914 d.12/27/1966 (52)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, Puerto Rican

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✍Martin Flavin -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/2/1883 N.S. d.12/27/1967 N.S. (84)
Novelist, Playwright

⚖Lester Bowles Pearson -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/23/1897 d.12/27/1972 (75)
Prime Minister, Canadian
Misc: winner of Nobel Peace Prize for his work in the Suez Crisis of 1956

✍Amy Vanderbilt -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/22/1908 d.12/27/1974 (66)
Author
Misc: Etiquette authority

🎵Chris Bell -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/12/1951 d.12/27/1978 (27)
Songwriter, Guitarist
Group Names: Big Star

🎵🎸Bob Luman -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/15/1937 d.12/27/1978 (41)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Country Music Singer, Rockabilly Singer

⚖🎭🎵Hoagy Carmichael -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/22/1899 N.S. d.12/27/1981 N.S. (82)
Lawyer, TV/Movie Actor, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Singer, Pianist, Bandleader
Names/Places: b. in Bloomington, IN; RFN:Hoagland Howard
Misc: the 20th century's writer of most enduring & popular songs including Star Dust
Song Titles: Star Dust, Georgia on My Mind, The Nearness of You, Heart and Soul
TV Shows: Laramie (as Jonesy)

⚛Jack Swigert -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/30/1931 d.12/27/1982 (51)
Astronaut
Misc: Apollo 13

🎵🎸Walter (Rock And Roll) Scott -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/7/1943 N.S. d.12/27/1983 N.S. (40)
Rock and Roll Singer
Misc: Not to be confused with another Walter Scott of The Whispers

🏆🎾Harry Hopman -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/12/1906 d.12/27/1985 (79)
Hall of Famer, Sports Figure, Tennis Player, Tennis Coach, Australian

⚛Dian Fossey -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/16/1932 d.12/27/1985 (53)
Naturalist, Zoologist
Misc: studied gorillas in the wild, was found hacked to death at a research station in Rwanda.

✍📰Dumas Malone -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/10/1892 d.12/27/1986 (94)
Author, Historian
Misc: the author of an authoritative multivolume biography of Thomas Jefferson.

🎭Hal Ashby -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/2/1929 d.12/27/1989 (60)
Movie Director
Movie Titles: Shampoo

🎵Kurt Baum -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/15/1908 d.12/27/1989 (81)
Opera Tenor, Czech

✍🎭Ray Cameron -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1938 N.S. d.12/27/1993 N.S. (55)
Writer, Actor, Elderly Actor, Director, Canadian
TV Shows: The Joker's Wild (host and devisor of in 1971), The Kenny Everett Television Show (writer)

✍🎵Michael Callen -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/11/1955 d.12/27/1993 (38)
Author, Composer, Songwriter, Singer

🎭Andy Albin -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1907 d.12/27/1994 (87)
Movie Actor, Russian

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🏆⚾Al Barlick -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/2/1915 d.12/27/1995 (80)
Hall of Famer, MLB Umpire

📰Robert E. Johnson -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/13/1922 d.12/27/1995 (73)
Publisher, Editor
Misc: of Jet Magazine

🎵Kent Robbins -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/23/1947 d.12/27/1997 (50)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Country Musician

✍Brendan Gill -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/4/1914 d.12/27/1997 (83)
Writer, Critic
Misc: of New Yorker magazine; b. Oct 14?

🎭Dick Peabody -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/6/1925 d.12/27/1999 (74)
Actor
TV Shows: Combat! (as Pfc. Littlejohn)

🎭Leonard Harry Goldenson -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/7/1905 d.12/27/1999 (94)
Hall of Famer, TV Executive, Film Executive

🎵Jack McVea -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/5/1914 d.12/27/2000 (86)
Tenor-sax, Bandleader
Misc: an American swing, blues, and rhythm and blues woodwind player.

🎭George Roy Hill -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/20/1922 d.12/27/2002 (80)
Movie Director
Names/Places: b. in Minneapolis, MN
Movie Titles: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, The Sting, World According to Garp

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🎭Sir Alan Bates -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1934 d.12/27/2003 (69)
Movie/Stage Actor, English
Names/Places: b. in Allestree
Movie Titles: Zorba the Greek, The Rose, An Unmarried Woman

🎵Dick Saint John -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/2/1941 d.12/27/2003 (62)
Pop Singer
Group Names: Dick and Dee Dee

🎵🎷Hank Garland -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/11/1930 N.S. d.12/27/2004 N.S. (74)
Hall of Famer, Jazz Performer
Misc: jazz-country style

⚖Benazir Bhutto -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/21/1953 d.12/27/2007 (54)
Prime Minister
Misc: Pakistan political leader

🎵Delaney Bramlett -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/1/1939 d.12/27/2008 (69)
Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Delaney and Bonnie

🎨Helen Frankenthaler -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/12/1928 d.12/27/2011 (83)
Artist

🎭Harry Carey Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1921 d.12/27/2012 (91)
Movie Actor
Names/Places: son of actor Harry Carey
Misc: not to be confused with baseball's Harry Caray with an "ay"

🎖H. Norman Schwarzkopf -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1934 d.12/27/2012 (78)
General
Names/Places: NN:Stormin' the Bear who took no bull from Saddam NN:Stormin' Norman; b. in Trenton, NJ
Misc: 4-star Army Gen'l; Liberated Kuwait from Iraq

🏆⚽Benny McLaughlin -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/10/1928 d.12/27/2012 (84)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player

🎭Haskell Wexler -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/6/1922 d.12/27/2015 N.S. (93)
Producer/Director, Cinematographer
Movie Titles: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Bound for Glory, Days of Heaven, Mateman, Blaze, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (cinematographer)

🎭🏆🏀Meadowlark Lemon -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/25/1932 d.12/27/2015 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Basketball Player
Names/Places: b. in Lexington, SC
Misc: some say b. 1934
Sports Teams: The Harlem Globetrotters (a 24-year clown prince center trick-shooter)
TV Shows: Hello Larry (as himself)

🎨Ellsworth Kelly -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/31/1923 N.S. d.12/27/2015 N.S. (92)
Painter, Sculptor
Misc: associated with hard-edge painting

🏆⚾Dave Henderson -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/21/1958 d.12/27/2015 N.S. (57)
MLB Outfielder

🎵"Little" Stevie Wright -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/20/1948 N.S. d.12/27/2015 N.S. (67)
Singer, Musician, Australian
Names/Places: RN:Steven Carlton Wright
Group Names: The Easybeats (lead)
Song Titles: Friday on My Mind

Byron The Dog -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/4/2002 N.S. d.12/27/2016 N.S. (14)
Pet

🎭Barbara Tarbuck -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/15/1942 d.12/27/2016 N.S. (74)
Actress

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✍🎭Carrie Fisher -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/21/1956 d.12/27/2016 N.S. (60)
Author, Screenwriter, Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Beverly Hills; Debbie Reynolds & Eddie's daughter; Paul Simon's ex-wife
Movie Titles: Star Wars' Princess Lea, Blues Brothers, When Harry Met Sally, Hannah and Her Sisters, Shampoo, Stateside

🏆🏁🏇John Charles "Jack" Van Berg -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/7/1936 N.S. d.12/27/2017 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, Horse Trainer

🎵Curly Seckler -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1919 N.S. d.12/27/2017 N.S. (98)
Banjoist, Mandolin, Bluegrass Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Foggy Mountain Boys

🎭Robert Kerman -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/16/1947 N.S. d.12/27/2018 N.S. (71)
XXX-rated Actor
Names/Places: aka R. Bolla
Movie Titles: Debbie Does Dallas

🎵Don Imus -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/23/1940 N.S. d.12/27/2019 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Howard Stern's enemy on radio (Fred's brother-may be off 1-2 years)

🎭🎵Jack Sheldon -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/30/1931 N.S. d.12/27/2019 N.S. (88)
Actor, Comedian, Trumpeter
Group Names: Hi-Lo's
TV Shows: Schoolhouse Rock (singer), The Girl With Something Extra (as Jerry)
Movie Titles: Freaky Friday (1976), Gigli, The Long Goodbye, Dear God, Run Buddy Run, For the Boys

✍🎭William Link -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/15/1933 N.S. d.12/27/2020 N.S. (87)
Hall of Famer, Screenwriter, TV Producer
TV Shows: Columbo, Murder She Wrote
Movie Titles: Rollercoaster

🏆🏈Loyd Phillips -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/2/1945 N.S. d.12/27/2020 N.S. (75)
Hall of Famer, NFL Player, College Football Player
Misc: in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Arkansas, Chicago Bears

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🎵Bruce Bromberg -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/31/1941 N.S. d.12/27/2021 N.S. (80)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer
Misc: a Grammy award winning producer of blues music.

U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1980, “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennon peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “4,3,2,1” by LL Cool J featuring Method Man, Redman, Canibus, DMX and Master P peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Almost Saturday Night” by John Fogerty peaked at number 78 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Art For Art's Sake” by 10cc peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Breakfast In America” by Supertramp peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Can't Take My Eyes Off You” by Nancy Wilson peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Change Clothes” by Jay-Z featuring Pharrell peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Chopped N Skrewed” by T-Pain featuring Ludacris peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Cinderella” by The Four Preps peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Crazay” by Jesse Johnson featuring Sly Stone peaked at number 53 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Dancing In My Sleep” by Secret Ties peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Get Me Wrong” by The Pretenders peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Don't Let Him Take Your Love From Me” by The Four Tops peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Don't Stop The Music” by Playa peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by Wang Chung peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime” by The Korgis peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Fire On The Mountain” by The Marshall Tucker Band peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “For Tonight” by Nancy Martinez peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Friendship Train” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Full Of Fire” by Al Green peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Going Down Slowly” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Gotta Have More Love” by Climax Blues Band peaked at number 47 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Guess Who” by Ruby Winters peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Gypsy Spirit” by Pendulum peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartache Away” by Don Johnson peaked at number 56 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Holly Holy” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “How High The Moon” by Gloria Gaynor peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I Want To Dance With You (Dance With Me)” by The Ritchie Family peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'm Afraid Of Americans” by David Bowie peaked at number 66 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “I'm Not The Only One” by Sam Smith peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “I'm So Paid” by Akon featuring Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “L-L-Lies” by Diana King peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Let's Do It Again” by The Staple Singers peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Lips Are Movin'” by Meghan Trainor peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Love Is All We Need” by Tommy Edwards peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Love Is Forever” by Billy Ocean peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Mr. Limousine Driver” by Grand Funk Railroad peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Need Your Loving Tonight” by Queen peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “No tengo dinero” by Los Umbrellos peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Only” by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Lil' Wayne and Chris Brown peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Part Time Love” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Philadelphia U.S.A.” by The Nu Tornados peaked at number 26 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Right Here (Departed)” by Brandy peaked at number 34 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “School Boy Crush” by The Average White Band peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Seven Minutes In Heaven” by The Poni-Tails peaked at number 85 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “So Good” by Davina peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Someday We'll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Somewhere In The Night” by Batdorf and Rodney peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Spend The Night In Love” by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Still Waters (Run Deep)” by The Bee Gees peaked at number 57 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Sunday Mornin'” by Oliver peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Blind Man In The Bleachers” by Kenny Starr peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 peaked at number 19 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “The Reason” by The 5 Chanels peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Theme From 'Electric Surfboard'” by Brother Jack McDuff peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “There Goes My Life” by Kenny Chesney peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “These Eyes” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “This Old Man” by Purple Reign peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup)” by 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Turn and Walk Away” by The Babys peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Turn Turn Turn” by Judy Collins peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Voodoo Woman” by Simon Stokes and The Nighthawks peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “War” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “What You Gave Me” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1952, “Why Don't You Believe Me?” by Patti Page peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1947, “You Do” by Bing Crosby and The Skylarks featuring Carmen Cavallaro peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄 “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by Sam Smith peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1952, 🎄🤣 “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1952, 🎄🤣 “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Spike Jones peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, 🎄🤣 “Merry Christmas In The NFL” by Buckner and Garcia (as Willis) peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, 🎄🤣 “Santa's A Fat Bitch” by Insane Clown Posse peaked at number 67 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, 🎄🤣 “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1980, 🎄🤣 “What Can You Get A Wookiee For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)” by The Star Wars Intergalactic Droid Choir and Chorale (Meco) peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2003, ⏺ “Milkshake” by Kelis peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1958, ✪✪ “Big Bopper's Wedding” by The Big Bopper peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1947, ✪✪ “Too Fat Polka” by Arthur Godfrey peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “Everything To Everyone” by Everclear peaked at number 43 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “The Gift” by Jim Brickman With Colin Raye and Susan Ashton peaked at number 65 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Touch, Peel and Stand” by Days Of The New peaked at number 57 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tyrone” by Erykah Badu peaked at number 62 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid peaked at number 49 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, 🎄 “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 70 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1997, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 58 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “7/11” by Beyoncé peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Ain't It Funky Now” by James Brown peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Caribbean Festival” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Carry Me” by David Crosby and Graham Nash peaked at number 65 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Cold Turkey” by John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Cowboys To Girls” by Sweet Blindness peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Dangerous” by David Guetta featuring Sam Martin peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Get Me Wrong” by The Pretenders peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Stand So Close To Me '86” by The Police peaked at number 27 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Emotion In Motion” by Ric Ocasek peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Friendship Train” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get It From The Bottom” by The Steelers peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Going Down Slowly” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Goldmine” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartache Away” by Don Johnson peaked at number 71 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Hey There Little Firefly” by Firefly peaked at number 82 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I Want You To Know” by Rotary Connection peaked at number 73 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “I'll Hold Out My Hand” by Clique peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Kozmic Blues” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Lady-O” by The Turtles peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Love Is All We Need” by Tommy Edwards peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Midnight” by Classics IV peaked at number 32 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)” by Steam peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Only” by Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Lil' Wayne and Chris Brown peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Scotch On The Rocks” by The Band Of The Black Watch peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sky High” by Jigsaw peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Someday We'll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Sunday Mornin'” by Oliver peaked at number 20 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Take Me To Church” by Hozier peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1975, “The Venus and Mars Rock Show” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1958, “The World Outside” by The Four Aces or Roger Williams peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “These Eyes” by Junior Walker and The All Stars peaked at number 28 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Too Much Or Nothing” by General Public peaked at number 83 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Turn Turn Turn” by Judy Collins peaked at number 44 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “War” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Got To Pay The Price” by Gloria Taylor peaked at number 43 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 58 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1969, ⏺🤣 “Cowboy Convention” by Ohio Express peaked at number 53 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Don't Get Me Wrong” by The Pretenders peaked at number 14 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Stand So Close To Me '86” by The Police peaked at number 27 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Emotion In Motion” by Ric Ocasek peaked at number 18 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Goldmine” by The Pointer Sisters peaked at number 44 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Heartache Away” by Don Johnson peaked at number 71 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones peaked at number 8 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and The Range peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Too Much Or Nothing” by General Public peaked at number 83 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1986, “War” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 11 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “(Think Of Me) Wherever You Are” by Ken Dodd peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “All My Time” by Paid and Live featuring Lauryn Hill peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Beautiful Night” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Because Of You” by Dexy's Midnight Runners peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Can't Do Right For Doing Wrong” by Erin Rocha peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Come On, Let's Go” by Tommy Steele peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Distant Star” by Anthony Hopkins peaked at number 75 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Feel So Good” by Ma$e peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Feelin' Fine” by Ultrabeat peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Gin Gan Goolie” by The Scaffold peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Got No Fans” by Wealdstone Raider peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Green River” by Creedence Clearwater Revival peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Guess Who's Back” by Rakim peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hip To Be Square” by Huey Lewis and The News peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Am In Love With The World” by Chicken Shed peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “I Miss You” by Basshunter peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Ladies Night” by Atomic Kitten featuring Kool and The Gang peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Let's Twist Again / The Twist” by Chubby Checker peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Listen” by Beyoncé peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Loneliness” by Des O'Connor peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Mad World” by Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “No Way No Way” by Vanilla (U.K.) peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “O' My Father Had A Rabbit” by Ray Moore peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Real Love” by Gorgon City featuring Jess Glynne peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town)” by Jackie Wilson peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Blue featuring Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Slow Rivers” by Elton John and Cliff Richard peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Something I Need” by Ben Haenow peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Sound Bwoy Burial / All Night Long” by Gant peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Step Right Up” by Jaki Graham peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “The Holy City” by Moira Anderson peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Too Lost In You” by Sugababes peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Too Much” by Spice Girls peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Up” by Olly Murs featuring Demi Lovato peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Warm This Winter” by Gabriella Cilmi peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Without Love (There Is Nothing)” by Tom Jones peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, “You Can Dance If You Want To” by Go Go Lorenzo and The Davis Pinckney Project peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “Christmas Is All Around” by Billy Mack peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)” by The Darkness peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by The Idols peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “I Believe In Father Christmas” by Greg Lake peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “It's Gonna Be A Cold Cold Christmas” by Dana peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, 🎄 “Jingle Bells” by Basshunter peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, 🎄 “Once Upon A Christmas Song” by Geraldine McQueen peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “She Came Home For Christmas” by Mew peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, 🎄 “The Meaning Of Christmas” by Boris Gardiner peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “White Christmas” by Freddie Starr peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1958, 🎄 “Winter Wonderland” by Johnny Mathis peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Christmas In Dreadland / Come Outside” by Judge Dread peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄🤣 “I Love Christmas” by Fast Food Rockers peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1997, 🎄🤣 “I Want An Alien For Christmas” by Fountains Of Wayne peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, 🎄🤣 “Is This Christmas?” by The Wombats peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Make A Daft Noise For Christmas” by The Goodies peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Renta Santa” by Chris Hill peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town” by The Carpenters peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1986, 🎄🤣 “Santa Claus Is On The Dole/First Atheist Tabernacle Choir” by Spitting Image peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Alexandra Burke peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1975, ✪✪ “Let's Womble To The Party Tonight” by The Wombles peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2003, ✪✪ “Proper Crimbo” by Bo' Selecta! peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “(I Just) Died In Your Arms” by Cutting Crew peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “All Of The Pieces” by Reigan peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Bed Of Lies” by Nicki Minaj featuring Skylar Grey peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Born Too Late” by The Poni-Tails peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Can You Feel It / Bless His Soul” by The Jacksons peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Circus” by Britney Spears peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Curiosity (Killed The Cat) / I Just Don't Get The Feeling Anymore” by Little River Band peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Don't Stand So Close To Me '86” by The Police peaked at number 33 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Don't Tell 'Em” by Jeremih featuring YG peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Funky Town” by Pseudo Echo peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Hungry Town” by Big Pig peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I May Be Too Young / Don't Mess Around” by Suzi Quatro peaked at number 50 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “I'm An Albatraoz” by AronChupa peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Island Girl / Sugar On The Floor” by Elton John peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Let's Go To Paradise” by Mental As Anything peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Letting Go / You Gave Me The Answer” by Paul McCartney and Wings peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Love Profusion” by Madonna peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Million Dollar Riff / Forging Ahead” by Skyhooks peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Only One You / Matter Of Time” by The Sherbs (as Sherbet) peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, “People Get Ready” by Human Nature peaked at number 35 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Predictable” by Delta Goodrem peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Real Love” by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Rockin' All Over The World / The Wall” by John Fogerty peaked at number 55 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Sexed Up” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Something Better To Do / He's My Rock” by Olivia Newton-John peaked at number 60 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Talk To Me / Naked City” by KISS peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Two Cans Of Fosters and A Packet Of Potato Chips / The Barmans Reply” by Flinn peaked at number 93 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “What You're Proposing / A B Blues” by Status Quo peaked at number 62 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Who'll Be The Fool Tonight / Further Notice” by Larsen-Feiten Band peaked at number 91 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Whose Problem? / Cry Baby” by The Motels peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1980, “World War 3 / Dusty” by XL Capris peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “I Believe In Father Christmas / Humbug” by Greg Lake peaked at number 98 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄🤣 “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” by Malcolm T. Elliott peaked at number 83 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1997, ⏺ “Doctor Jones” by Aqua peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1986, ⏺ “War (live) / Merry Christmas Baby” by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band peaked at number 39 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1958, ✪✪ “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “A Little Bit Wonderful (EP)” by The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Beside You” by Anika Moa and OPSHOP peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄🤣 “Xmas Cake” by Jay-Jay Harvey featuring Jupiter Project peaked at number 22 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1975, “Aggesus” by Alexander Curly peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “All Nightmare Long” by Metallica peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “All Out Of Love” by Air Supply peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Baat bij muziek” by Daniël Lohues peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Calypso” by John Denver peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “De zon schijnt voor iedereen” by René Froger peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Feel So Good” by Ma$e peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Foolish Games” by Jewel peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Get Me Down” by Zen peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Gewoon maar wat op weg” by De Poema's peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Het is koud zonder jou” by André Hazes peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Ik droom van een kerstfeest” by Django Wagner peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Ik wil niet trouwen met jou” by Corry peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “In het zicht van de haven” by Sjors van der Panne peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Instant Moments” by R.O.O.S. peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “It Might As Well Have Rained” by Tumbleweeds peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Kerstmis vier je samen” by EenMaal voor Allen peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Laat me alleen” by Gerard Joling and Rita Hovink peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Laat ons niet alleen” by Danny de Munk and Dave peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Look Through My Eyes” by Phil Collins peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Magic” by O'G3ne peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Mamma Mia” by ABBA peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Marian” by The Cats peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “My Little Town” by Simon and Garfunkel peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “One More Chance” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Prince Igor” by The Rapsody featuring Warren G and Sissel peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Rock The Night” by Europe peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Sausalito” by Rosy and Andres peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Sometimes” by Spargo peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stay With Me 'Til The Morning” by New London Chorale featuring Vicki Brown peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Tears In My Eyes” by Nicole and Friends peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Too Gone, Too Long” by En Vogue peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Vliegen als een vogel” by Peter Schaap peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Walk Along” by Trijntje Oosterhuis peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Winter in m'n hart (ik mis je zo)” by Koos Alberts peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Winter Jam” by The Underdog Project peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2003, “You Don't Know My Name” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, “Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart” by The Trammps peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄 “Going Back For Christmas” by Alain and Dane Clark peaked at number 72 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1975, 🎄 “Silent Night” by The Cats peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄 “X-mas! I'm Back” by BYentl peaked at number 81 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1986, ⏺ “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2003, “Addicted” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Break It Up” by Carl Lewis peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Butterfly” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Divine Sorrow” by Wyclef featuring Avicii peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Ett fall and en lösning” by Bob Hund peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Forgive Me” by Leona Lewis peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Fula gubbar” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Jag skiter” by Grynet peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Nåt för dom som väntar” by Olle Ljungström peaked at number 44 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Steal My Girl” by One Direction peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Stop (Give It Up)” by Paul Rein peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Miracle Of Love” by Eurythmics peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, “This Is The World Calling” by Bob Geldof peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Tycker om när du tar på mej” by Per Gessle peaked at number 9 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Unbelievable” by Lisa Ajax peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “With Every Bit Of Me” by Kevin Borg peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2008, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” by Neo [SE] peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄 “White Christmas” by Ella Fitzgerald peaked at number 60 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1986, ✪✪ “In The Army Now” by Status Quo peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “80 Zetrei” by Kaaris peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Black-Eyed Boy” by Texas peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I Will Come To You” by Hanson peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “L'aimer encore” by Frédéric François peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “L'orange / Wot” by Star Academy 3 peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Le coup du patron” by Dosseh, Gradur and Joke peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Le monde” by M. Pokora peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Le portrait” by Calogero peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Le super mégamix” by Bébé Lilly peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Love's Divine” by Seal peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Premier baiser” by Emmanuelle peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Rap das armas” by Cidinho e Doca peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Reviens (où te caches-tu?)” by Garou peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Rien que pour toi” by François Feldman peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Sauver l'amour” by Les Enfoirés peaked at number 48 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tous nos amis” by Top Boys peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Week End” by Lorie peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Where Did Your Heart Go?” by Wham! peaked at number 42 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1997, “I Will Come To You” by Hanson peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1975, “I'm On Fire” by 5000 Volts peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2003, “It's My Life” by No Doubt peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Something” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Stjernesludd” by Dum Dum Boys peaked at number 17 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Super Trouper” by ABBA peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1986, “Amanda” by Boston peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Blue Heart” by Charley Ann Schmutzler peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Crazy Little Party Girl” by Aaron Carter peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Diese Liebe” by Joel Brandenstein peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1969, “Geh' nicht vorbei” by Christian Anders peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Hard Times” by WestBam peaked at number 47 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You” by Code 5 peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)” by Grace Jones peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “It's Killing Me” by DJ Toxic peaked at number 30 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Johnny B.” by Down Low peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Last Night On Earth” by Pegasus peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Loreen” by Sandra peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Mon étoile” by Linkup peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Right Now (Na Na Na)” by Akon peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Shut Up” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “The Miracle Of Love” by Eurythmics peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Va, pensiero” by Zucchero 'Sugar' Fornaciari peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1986, “Victory” by Kool and The Gang peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Zeit zu gehen” by Unheilig peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2008, 🎄 “I Believe In X-Mas” by Popstars peaked at number 45 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “A modo tuo” by Elisa peaked at number 18 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Almeno stavolta” by Nek peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Hey Ya!” by OutKast peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Magnifico” by Fedez featuring Francesca Michielin peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Sabato” by Jovanotti peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2003, “The Voice Within” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 19 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Un giudice” by PFM peaked at number 14 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Human” by The Killers peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Insomnia” by Koop Arponen peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Joutsenet” by PMMP peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Katujen ääni” by Rockin Da North featuring Toinen Kanava, Yor123 peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Macho fantastico” by Spekti featuring Tasis peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “No Apologies” by Hybrid Children peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Pieni ja hento ote” by Dave Lindholm peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Pop-musiikkia” by Neljä Baritonia peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Roy Orbison” by Stig peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Still Alive” by Negative peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1997, “Tamagotchi” by Daze peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Wrapped Up” by Olly Murs featuring Travie McCoy peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “72 horas (EP) 3” by Varios peaked at number 11 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “All Nightmare Long” by Metallica peaked at number 6 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Habits” by Tove Lo peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Vendetta Singles (EP) 1” by Varios peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Vendetta Singles (EP) 3” by Varios peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Where Did U Go?” by Midnight Red peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Wrapped Up” by Olly Murs featuring Travie McCoy peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 38 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Circus” by Britney Spears peaked at number 9 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Infinity 2008” by The Guru Josh Project peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Nothing Fails” by Madonna peaked at number 11 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Rock Your Body” by Christina Groth peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2003, “The Magic Key” by One-T + Cool-T peaked at number 4 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Home” by Tom Helsen and Geike Arnaert peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2003, “It's My Life” by No Doubt peaked at number 11 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Live Your Life” by T.I. featuring Rihanna peaked at number 15 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2014, “More” by 4Reignrs peaked at number 17 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Mr. Rock and Roll” by Amy Macdonald peaked at number 4 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran peaked at number 6 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Bulgaria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “Animals” by Maroon 5 peaked at number 1 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Kamennoto Tzvete” by Shturtzite peaked at number 2 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Steal My Girl” by One Direction peaked at number 9 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2008, “Up” by The Saturdays peaked at number 15 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

Ireland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2014, “High Hopes” by High Hopes Choir peaked at number 5 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Leave Right Now” by Will Young peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Maybe This Christmas” by Síle Seoige and Friends peaked at number 6 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Night Changes” by One Direction peaked at number 13 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2003, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)” by Blue featuring Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone peaked at number 17 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Something I Need” by Ben Haenow peaked at number 2 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2014, “Uptown Funk!” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “Christmas Is All Around” by Billy Mack peaked at number 37 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2014, 🎄 “Christmas Night” by Gra peaked at number 80 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)” by The Darkness peaked at number 2 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2003, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by The Idols peaked at number 8 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2008, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Alexandra Burke peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2014, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by KeyWest peaked at number 46 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Portugal Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2008, “Stay” by Jay Sean peaked at number 18 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Related Events on This Date

In 1831, Naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a voyage to the Pacific aboard the HMS Beagle. Darwinʹs discoveries during the voyage helped form the basis of his theories on evolution.

In 1904, James Barrieʹs play “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldnʹt Grow Up” opened at the Duke of Yorkʹs Theater in London.

In 1937, Mae West performed the Adam and Eve skit that gets her banned from NBC radio.

In 1940, The Pluto film, “Pantry Pirate” is released.

In 1947, The childrenʹs television program “Howdy Doody,” hosted by Buffalo Bob Smith, made its debut on NBC under the title “Puppet Playhouse” or “Puppet Television Theater”. “Say kids, what time is it?”…“Itʹs Howdy Doody Time!” The first “Howdy Doody Time” TV show was originally called “The Puppet Playhouse”. Clarabelle the Clown (Bob Keeshan), Judy Canova and a host of others joined the show and the program stayed on the air for 13 years.

In 1947, “Here Comes Santa Claus” Makes The Pop Chart by Gene Autry, will peak at number nine; it also reentered the chart 12-8-48 and peaked at number eight that time, and again 1-7-50 and peaked at #24.

In 1948, The Goofy Gophers, Cartoon Characters, debut in 'Two Gophers From Texasʹ by Warner Bros.

In 1952, R.C., “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd hit number one on the pop chart.

In 1955, “My Favorite Husband”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1959, Hot New Album: “Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs” from Marty Robbins includes “El Paso”.

In 1959, The Baltimore Colts again defeated the New York Giants in the NFL Championship Game, 31-16. Three field goals by Pat Summerall gave the Giants a 9-7 lead after three periods, but Baltimoreʹs defensive backfield made three interceptions that resulted in scores.

In 1963, A little over a year after Johnny Carson leaves as host, the ABC game show “Who Do You Trust?” with replacement host Woody Woodbury folds.

In 1963, The Animals performed on their first radio broadcast — the BBC show “Saturday Club.”

In 1963, The music critics of the London Times names John Lennon and Paul McCartney as “The Outstanding Composers of 1963.” Two days later, the Sunday Timesʹ music critic Richard Buckle proclaims the same two songwriters “the greatest composers since Beethoven.”

In 1964, The Supremes made their first of 15 appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show” singing “Baby Love” and “Come See About Me”.

In 1967, The wacky and absurd Jonathan Wintersʹ “The Jonathan Winters Show” debuts on CBS. The hour of sketches features classic Wintersʹ characters like Maude Frickert and a supporting cast that reads like a roster of Hollywood Squares: Cliff Arquette (aka Charley Weaver), Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley and Abby Dalton.

In 1968, Don McNeillʹs long-running radio program “The Breakfast Club” had its final airing on ABC Radio after 35 years.

In 1968, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC, and moved to ABC three days later. Same time. Different network.

In 1968, “Treasure Isle”, TV Game Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1969, On the cover of Rolling Stone: how fitting, itʹs Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones!

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Remember 1969?” Other Articles: Adam 12, Diana Rigg; “Remember 1969”..a collage of photos featuring President Nixon, The Smothers Brothers, Baseballʹs World Champion Mets, Apollo Eleven Astronauts, Vice President Agnew.

In 1969, R.C., “Someday Weʹll Be Together” by Diana Ross and The Supremes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and is Diana Rossʹs farewell song to Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong, as she moves on to solo stardom. Itʹs their 12th Chartopper, and earns the most successful American group of the decade honor of having the Final number one Single of the 60's.

In 1969, The last number one album of the 1960s, “Led Zeppelin II”, held the top spot on Billboardʹs album chart for the first of seven weeks.

In 1969, “Casper, The Friendly Ghost”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC. After that, he ghosted the network after he became not so friendly.

In 1970, The musical play “Hello, Dolly!” closed on Broadway after a run of 2,844 performances. It had opened in 1964. If you meet the Dalai Llama, would you greet him “Hello Dalai?”

In 1971, Look who made the cover of “Newsweek” magazine this day! Itʹs Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Woodstock of Charles Schultz' famous “Peanuts” comic strip.

In 1971, READING ABOUT A SURPRISE HOLIDAY HIT “TIME” reports on the success of the SINGING DOGS' version of “JINGLE BELLS” (which was recorded and first released in 1955)…RCA records claimed the single would sell 400,000 copies during the Christmas Season.

In 1971, “Nanny And The Professor”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1971, “The Sonny and Cher” show debuted on CBS television. It ran 4½ years.

In 1973, “NBC Follies”, TV Variety; last aired.

In 1974, Dear Abby show ends run on CBS radio after eleven years.

In 1974, “Planet Of The Apes”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS.

In 1975, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN IN PHILADELPHIA At the TOWER THEARER, for the final shows of his “BORN TO RUN” tour (also on the 28th, 30th and 31st)

In 1975, On the cover of TV Guide: “Robert Blake and Fred the Cockatoo of Baretta” Other Articles: Starsky and Hutch, Mickey Mouse

In 1975, R.C., “I Believe In Father Christmas” by Greg Lake peaked at #95 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, R.C., “Letʹs Do It Again” by Staple Singers peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” A rerun of the show that featured the SIMON and GARFUNKEL reunion (“THE BOXER”, “MY LITTLE TOWN”, “SCARBOROUGH FAIR”). PAUL also sings “STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS”, “LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK”; ART performs “I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU”

In 1976, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE SHAGGY D.A.” (Dean Jones, Tim Conway, Keenan Wynn)

In 1976, On Ryan's Hope, Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) demanded an explanation for Johnny Ryan's (Bernard Barrow) comment that the baby Mary was carrying was the only child Jack would ever have.

In 1976, Queenʹs “A Day At The Races” album was released.

In 1976, “Occupation: Foole” album by George Carlin was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1977, “Aja” album by Steely Dan was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1977, “Here You Come Again” album by Dolly Parton was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, The most auspicious debut in years in made by the Cars. The Boston based bandʹs first LP is the first new wave record to gain acceptance on FM-Album Oriented Rock radio, which is still very fond of bands like Boston and Kansas. “The Cars” turns platinum on this date.

In 1978, “Blondes Have More Fun” album by Rod Stewart was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1978, “Cʹest Chic” album by Chic was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 1978, “Minute By Minute” album by Doobie Brothers was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1978, “The Dick Clarkʹs Live Wednesday”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.

In 1979, Dallas spins off the now remarried Gary and Val Ewing to their own primetime cul-de-sac at “Knots Landing.” In the debut, the Ewings meet their new neighbors, and Val immediately makes it her business to interfere in their affairs. This show would run through May 1993.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tom Selleck of Magnum P.I.”…Other Articles: Too Close For Comfort

In 1980, R.C., “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennon peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks. The hit was from the album, “Double Fantasy”. The single hit number one in the U.S. and the United Kingdom simultaneously.

In 1980, R.C., “Breakfast In America” by Supertramp peaked at #62 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “Merry Christmas In The NFL” by Willis “The Guard” and Vigorish (Buckner and Garcia) peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “What Can You Get A Wookiee For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)” by Star Wars Intergalactic Droid Choir and Chorale (Meco) peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, The number one selling album: “DOUBLE FANTASY” from JOHN LENNON and YOKO ONO

In 1981, Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes fastest NHLer to get 100 point in a season (his 38th game), with four goals and an assist in 10-3 win over visiting Los Angeles Kings.

In 1982, Riding on the popularity of the early video game craze, “Starcade” began airing on TBS

In 1983, Van Halenʹs “1984” album was released. (some say December 31, which was the date that Van Halen had the New Yearʹs Eve party celebrating the release of the album)

In 1983, “Just Our Luck” (TV Comedy) aired for the last time. It stunk anyway.

In 1983, “Somebodyʹs Watching Me” single by Rockwell was released

In 1983, “Stay With Me Tonight” album by Jeffrey Osborne was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1985, Bob Hope recieved a Kennedy Center Honor.

In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) warned his wife, Hope (Kristian Alfonso), to not get involved with his investigation to prove Shane Donovan's innocence. Shane was accused of being a double agent.

In 1985, “Glitter”, TV General Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “Heather Locklear of Dynasty (WOW!)”. Other Articles: Larry, Darryl and Darryl, Amen

In 1986, R.C., “Dancin' In My Sleep” by Secret Ties peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Donʹt Get Me Wrong” by Pretenders peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by Wang Chung peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “The Futureʹs So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk Three peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “War” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, Richie Rich cartoon last aired on ABC.

In 1987, For NBC, Gayle Sierens became the first woman to do televised play-by-play of an NFL game, during Kansas Cityʹs 41-20 victory vs. Seattle.

In 1987, Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks becomes the NFLʹs all-time receptions leader in the Seahawksʹ 41-20 loss to Kansas City. Largentʹs six catches give him 752, surpassing the 750 by San Diegoʹs Charlie Joiner. Gayle Sierens announcing the game for NBC becomes the first female play-by-play announcer in NFL history.

In 1987, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “My Two Dads” (NBC); In this repeat of the series opener, Joey and Michael are given joint custody of Nicole (Staci Keanan) after being told that one of them fathered the 12-year-old. Joey: Greg Evigan. Michael: Paul Reiser (Repeat). Note: Neither of the males were gay by any stretch of the imagination.

In 1988, On General Hospital, Sean Donely (John Reilly) convinced Colton Shore (Scott Thompson Baker) to join him in the investigation.

In 1989, “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” album and single by Elmo And Patsy were certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1990, On One Life to Live: Kurtis Blow made a guest appearance to sing “Christmas Rappin'”

In 1991, “Fried Green Tomatoes” starring Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1991, “The Carol Burnett Show (1991)”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1991, “We Canʹt Dance” album by Genesis was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1993, The third time isnʹt the charm as “Bob,” the sitcom of comic book artist Newhart, is with-drawn from the schedule.

In 1994, “Merry Christmas” album by Mariah Carey was certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi Platinum 3.00 by the RIAA, mostly because of her extreme cuteness! The single, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," took 25 years to reach the top slot of the Billboard Singles top 100 chart in late 2019.

In 1995, “SeaQuest DSV or 2032” TV Adventure was sunk by NBC. I never thought that naming a TV show after an ActiVision game cartridge would have worked in the long run.

In 1999, Avalanche center Joe Sakic became the 14th player in NHL history to score 1,000 points with an assist in second period against Saint Louis. The Avalanche beat the Blues 5-1.

In 1999, Diva Zappa, the late Frank Zappaʹs 20-year-old daughter, released her first record to radio; she described the single, titled “When the Ball Drops,” as “basically…about my hunt for someone to make out with for the millennium.”

In 1999, Jay Kenneth Johnson debuted as Philip Kiriakis on Days of our Lives.

In 1999, On Guiding Light, Danny Santos (Paul Anthony Stewart) gave Michelle Bauer (Bethany Joy Lenz) a necklace with a gold house along with plans for their house at Laurel Falls.

In 2000, Bo Brady and Gina, who was posing as Hope Williams, marry in the final soap nuptials of the millennium on “Days of Our Lives.”

In 2002, On Days of our Lives, Nancy (Patrick Darbo) and Craig (Kevin Spirtas) Wesley told Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) that Craig was her biological father.

In 2002, On The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric Forrester (John McCook) was disgusted with Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) after finding out Brooke's daughter, Hope, was fathered by Deacon Sharpe.

In 2002, The movie “Chicago” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, On All My Children, loved ones gathered around a comatose Bianca Montgomery (Eden Riegel) urging her to wake up. Her mother, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), shocked everyone when she arrived with Bianca's daughter, Miranda, in her arms. Jack, Kendall and Erica took Miranda to Bianca's bedside, while Tad explained it was true, Miranda was alive. Erica brought the baby to Bianca and begged her not to leave and open her eyes. As everyone watched, Bianca finally opened her eyes, saw Miranda and held her.

In 2005, “Ben 10” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2010, on General Hospital, Sonny proposed to Brenda.

In 2016, Actress Carrie Fisher died, four days after she suffered a medical emergency while on a flight from London to Los Angeles. She was 60. A day later, Fisherʹs mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, suffered a stroke and died at the age of 84.

In 2017, Raheem Sterling scores to give Manchester City 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Saint Jamesʹ Park; EPL record 18th consecutive win; streak ends with 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace 31/12.

In 2017, The movie “In The Fade” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2019, Breakthrough singer-rapper Lizzo was named Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press.

In 2019, Radio personality Don Imus died in Texas at the age of 79; he had risen to fame with a caustic persona, but his career took a plunge after a nationally-broadcast racial slur.

In 2020, President Donald Trump signed legislation establishing New River Gorge in West Virginia a national park and preserve.

In 2020, “The Masked Dancer” began airing on Fox

In 2022, Luka Dončić becomes the first player to register a 60-21-10 triple-double in NBA history as the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks, 126-121; first 60-point game in Mavs franchise history.

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Movie Releases On This Date

In 1985, "Joey" was released by New World Pictures; Roland Emmerich (director/screenplay); Hans J. Haller, Thomas Lechner (screenplay); Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll; Horror, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1991, "Fried Green Tomatoes" was released by Universal Pictures; Jon Avnet (director); Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski (screenplay); Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw, Gailard Sartain, Tim Scott, Gary Basaraba, Lois Smith, Jo Harvey Allen, Macon McCalman, Richard Riehle, Raynor Scheine, Grace Zabriskie, Nick Searcy, Constance Shulman; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1991, "Hear My Song" was released by Miramax Films; Peter Chelsom (director/screenplay); Adrian Dunbar (screenplay); Adrian Dunbar, Tara Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty, David McCallum, Shirley Anne Field, William Hootkins, James Nesbitt, John Dair, Stephen Marcus, Joe Cuddy, Vernon Midgley; Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Naked Lunch" was released by 20th Century Fox; David Cronenberg (director/screenplay); Peter Weller, Judy Davis, Ian Holm, Roy Scheider, Joseph Scorsiani, Julian Sands, Monique Mercure, Michael Zelniker, Nicholas Campbell, Robert A. Silverman, John Friesen, Sean McCann; Drama; Live Action

In 2000, "Traffic" was released by USA Films; Steven Soderbergh (director); Stephen Gaghan (screenplay); Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, Michael Douglas, Luis Guzmán, Dennis Quaid, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jacob Vargas, Marisol Padilla Sanchez, Tomas Milian, Amy Irving, Erika Christensen, Topher Grace, D. W. Moffett, James Brolin, Albert Finney, Steven Bauer, Clifton Collins Jr., Miguel Ferrer, Peter Riegert, Benjamin Bratt, Viola Davis, John Slattery, James Pickens Jr., Salma Hayek; Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Chicago" was released by Miramax Films / The Producer Circle Co.; Rob Marshall (director); Bill Condon (screenplay); Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs, Colm Feore, Lucy Liu, Dominic West, Mýa, Jayne Eastwood, Chita Rivera, Susan Misner, Denise Faye, Deidre Goodwin, Ekaterina Chtchelkanova; Musical, Criminal, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Nicholas Nickleby" was released by United Artists; Douglas McGrath (director/screenplay); Charlie Hunnam, Nathan Lane, Jim Broadbent, Christopher Plummer, Jamie Bell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Cumming, Timothy Spall, Tom Courtenay, Juliet Stevenson, Romola Garai, Stella Gonet, Heather Goldenhersh, Barry Humphries, Gerard Horan, William Ash, Edward Fox, David Bradley, Phil Davis, Kevin McKidd, Nicholas Rowe, Sophie Thompson, Andrew Havill, Angus Wright; Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Sonny" was released by Samuel Goldwyn Films; Nicolas Cage (director); John Carlen (screenplay); James Franco, Brenda Blethyn, Harry Dean Stanton, Mena Suvari, Seymour Cassel, Josie Davis, Nicolas Cage, Brenda Vaccaro, Marc Coppola; Drama; Live Action

In 2013, "Lone Survivor" was released by Universal Pictures / Emmett/Furla Films; Peter Berg (director/screenplay); Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster, Emile Hirsch, Eric Bana

In 2019, "Clemency" was released by Neon; Chinonye Chukwu (director/screenplay); Alfre Woodard, Wendell Pierce, Aldis Hodge, Richard Schiff, Danielle Brooks

The Holiday Almanacs December 27, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Dec the 27 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 362 of the year
Serialnumber = 45641
Julian date = 2460660 O.S.= 12 - 14 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Second Day of Hanukkah
Third Day of Christmas
Saint John Apostle Feast Day
[Africa, US] 2nd day of Kwanzaa - KUJICHAGULIA (Self-Determination)
[Australia, Channel Is, Nauru] Boxing Day
[Bhutan] Day of 9 Evils
[Indonesia] Independence Day (1949)
[Namibia, South Africa] Family Day
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[USA] "Weird Al" Yankovic Day (every month)
[USA] Father of Aerodynamics Day
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Kujichagulia-Self Determination Day (2nd Day of Kwanzaa)
[USA] Modern Astronomy Day
[USA] Modern Medicine 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
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