🏆⚾Sandy Koufax -- is 90 in the year 2025 and 91 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1935
Hall of Famer, Baseball Announcer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Misc: 7x All-Star, 4x World Series champ, NL MVP in 1963, World Series MVP in 1963 and 1965; won 3 Cy Young Awards with the L.A. Dodgers in 1963, 1965, and 1966; the youngest player ever admitted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, lowest ERA in NL '62-'66, 165-87 record, 2.76 ERA, 40 shutouts; led NL in strikeouts 4 times and ERA 5 straight years; 2-time World Series MVP; he was the first pitcher to throw four no-hit games, one a perfect game, In the '63 series Koufax fanned 25 Yankees in 4 games, a record. In '65 he had a perfect game against the Chicago Cubs; Dodgers #32 reetired
Sports Teams: Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1955-1966)
TV Shows: Monday Night Baseball (announcer)
🎭🎵Paul Stookey -- is 88 in the year 2025 and 89 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1937
TV Actor, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist, Folk Performer
Names/Places: b. in Baltimore, MD; RFN:Noel
Misc: not b. Nov 30
Group Names: "Peter, Paul and Mary"
🏆🏈Ron Wolf -- is 87 in the year 2025 and 88 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1938
Hall of Famer, NFL General Manager
🎭James Burrows -- is 85 in the year 2025 and 86 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1940
Hall of Famer, TV Producer/Director
TV Shows: The Millers, Will and Grace, Taxi, Mike and Molly, Frasier, Mary Tyler Moore (co-creator), Cheers (co-creator)
🏆🏈Mel Renfro -- is 84 in the year 2025 and 85 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1941 N.S.
Hall of Famer, NFL Defensive
Misc: 5x All-Pro, 10x Pro Bowl, 2x Super Bowl champ, 52 interceptions; in the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1964-1977)
🎭Concetta Tomei -- is 80 in the year 2025 and 81 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1945 N.S.
TV/Movie Actress
TV Shows: China Beach (as Major Lila Garreau), Providence (as Lynda Hansen)
Movie Titles: Don't Tell The Mom The Babysitter's Dead, Deep Impact
🎭Lloyd Kaufman -- is 80 in the year 2025 and 81 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1945 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director
Movie Titles: Rocky, The Toxic Avenger, Terror Firmer, Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead
🏆🏈Barry Alvarez -- is 79 in the year 2025 and 80 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1946
Hall of Famer, College Football Coach, High School Football Coach
Misc: won the Rose Bowl in 1994; in the College Football Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Iowa, University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin
✍🎵🎸Patti Smith -- is 79 in the year 2025 and 80 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1946
Hall of Famer, Writer, Poet, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Punk Rock Singer
Names/Places: b. in Chicago; MN:Lee
Group Names: The Patti Smith Group (lead), soloist
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🎵🎸Jeff Lynne -- is 78 in the year 2025 and 79 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1947 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Guitarist, Keyboardist, Classic Rock Singer, English
Group Names: Electric Light Orchestra, The Traveling Wilburys (as Nelson/Clayton), Wizzard, Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
🎵Chris Jasper -- is 74 in the year 2025 and 75 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1951
Hall of Famer, Pop Singer
Group Names: Isley Brothers (not a brother)
📰🎭Meredith Vieira -- is 72 in the year 2025 and 73 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1953 N.S.
Newscaster, Correspondent, TV Hostess, Game Show Hostess
TV Shows: The View, Today, 60 Minutes, CBS Morning News, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
🏆🥊William "Bill" Kazmaier -- is 72 in the year 2025 and 73 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1953 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Wrestler
Misc: World champion strongman, powerlifter and professional wrestler.
🎭🏆Daina House -- is 71 in the year 2025 and 72 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1954
Actress, Model, Playmate
Misc: January 1976
✍📰María Elena Salinas -- is 71 in the year 2025 and 72 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1954 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Author, Newscaster, Journalist
Names/Places: NN: The Voice of Hispanic America
🎭🎵Sheryl Lee Ralph -- is 69 in the year 2025 and 70 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1956 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer, Singer
TV Shows: Abbott Elementary, It's a Living (as Ginger St. James), Designing Women (as Etienne Toussant Bouvier), Moesha (as Dee Mitchell), George (as Maggie Foster), Instant Mom (as Maggie Turner)
Movie Titles: Oliver and Company, Dreamgirls
🎵Suzy Bogguss -- is 69 in the year 2025 and 70 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1956
Country Music Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Aledo, Ill
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🎭Patricia Kalember -- is 68 in the year 2025 and 69 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1957
Actress
TV Shows: Kay O'Brien (as Dr. Kay Kayo O'Brien), thirtysomething (as Susannah Hart), Sisters (as Georgie Reed Whitsig), Power (as Kate Egan)
Movie Titles: Signs, Limitless, Jacob's Ladder
📰Matt Lauer -- is 68 in the year 2025 and 69 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1957
News Person, Correspondent
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: PM Magazine, HBO Entertainment News, Today
🎭🎵Tracey Ullman -- is 66 in the year 2025 and 67 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1959
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in Slough
Misc: some say b. 1954 or May 25
Song Titles: They Don't Know
TV Shows: Tracey Ullman Show (as Sandra, Francesca, Kay, Kiki, Tina, Ginny, & others), Tracey Takes On
Movie Titles: Small Time Crooks
🏆🏈David Lutz -- is 66 in the year 2025 and 67 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1959
NFL Tackle, Football Offensive Lineman
🎵🎸Rob Hotchkiss -- is 65 in the year 2025 and 66 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1960
Rock and Roll Performer
Group Names: Train
🎭Sean Hannity -- is 64 in the year 2025 and 65 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1961
Radio Talk Show Host
🏆⚽Charlie Nicholas -- is 64 in the year 2025 and 65 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1961
Hall of Famer, Soccer Player, Scottish
🏆🏁🏃Ben (Sports) Johnson -- is 64 in the year 2025 and 65 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1961
Sprinter, Runner, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field, Canadian, Jamaican
Misc: he set 100m world record (9.83) at 1987 World Championships; won 100m at 1988 Olympics, but flunked drug test and forfeited gold medal; 1987 world record revoked in '89 for admitted steroid use; returned drug-free in 1991, but performed poorly; banned for life by IAAF in 1993 for testing positive after a meet in Montreal.
🎭🎮George Newbern -- is 62 in the year 2025 and 63 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1963
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Designing Women (as Payne), Scandal (as Charlie), Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Scandal
Movie Titles: Father of the Bride (series), Superman vs. The Elite
Video Games: Final Fantasy (series), Kingdom Hearts (series), Injustice: Gods Among Us (as Superman), Star Wars: The Old Republic
🏆🏈Robert Jenkins -- is 62 in the year 2025 and 63 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1963 N.S.
NFL Player
⚖Mike Pompeo -- is 62 in the year 2025 and 63 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1963 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Government Official
Heidi Fleiss -- is 60 in the year 2025 and 61 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1965
Madam
Misc: of Beverly Hills
🏆🏒Jim Thomson -- is 60 in the year 2025 and 61 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1965
NHL Right Wing, Canadian
🏆🏀Sean Higgins -- is 57 in the year 2025 and 58 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1968
NBA Forward, NBA Guard
🏆🏒Kevin Dahl -- is 57 in the year 2025 and 58 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1968
NHL Defensive, Canadian
Names/Places: NN: Buck
🎭Meredith Monroe -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1969
Actress
Misc: some say b. 1976
TV Shows: Dawson's Creek (as Andrea "Andie" McPhee), Criminal Minds (as Haley), Hart of Dixie (as Alice Kincaid)
Movie Titles: Minority Report, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, New Best Friend, Edge of Seventeen
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🎭🏆🏁🏂Dave England -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1969 N.S.
Actor, Stuntman, Snowboarder
TV Shows: Jackass (stuntman)
Movie Titles: Jackass
🏆🏈Jeff Thomason -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1969
NFL Tight End
🏆🏌Michelle McGann -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1969
Golfer
🎵🎸Jay Kay -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1969 N.S.
Songwriter, Singer, Dance-Rock Performer, English
Names/Places: RN:Jason Luis Cheetham
Misc: spans many genres such as funk, jazz-funk, acid jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, pop, rock, funk, rock, dance, dance-pop, electronic, disco, and house
Group Names: Jamiroquai
Song Titles: Emergency on Planet Earth, Space Cowboy, Light Years, Cosmic Girl, Virtual Insanity, Alright, High Times, Canned Heat, Supersonic, Little L, You Give Me Something, Feels Just Like It Should, Runaway, White Knuckle Ride (previous titles as lead of Jamiroquai)
Album Titles: Emergency on Planet Earth, The Return of the Space Cowboy, Traveling Without Moving, Synkronized, A Funk Odyssey, Dynamite, Rock Dust Light Star
🎵🎸Byron McMackin -- is 56 in the year 2025 and 57 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1969
Rock and Roll Drummer
Group Names: Pennywise
🏆🏀Kevin Salvadori -- is 55 in the year 2025 and 56 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1970
NBA Player
🎭Daniel Sunjata -- is 54 in the year 2025 and 55 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1971
Actor
TV Shows: Rescue Me (as Franco Rivera), Graceland (as Paul Briggs), Notorious (as Jake Gregorian)
Movie Titles: The Dark Knight Rises, The Devil Wears Prada
🏆🏈Scotty Lewis -- is 54 in the year 2025 and 55 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1971
Football Figure
Misc: WLAF Player
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🏆🏈Sylvester Wright -- is 54 in the year 2025 and 55 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1971
NFL Defensive End
🏆🏈Steve Hardin -- is 54 in the year 2025 and 55 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1971
NFL Linebacker, CFL Figure, American
🏆🏈Kerry Collins -- is 53 in the year 2025 and 54 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1972
NFL Quarterback
🏆🏀Loren Meyer -- is 53 in the year 2025 and 54 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1972
NBA Player
🎭Jason Behr -- is 52 in the year 2025 and 53 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1973 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Dawson's Creek (as Chris Wolf), Roswell (as Max Evans), 7th Heaven (as Brian Haez)
Movie Titles: Dragon Wars: D-War, The Grudge, Pleasantville
🎭Maureen Flannigan -- is 52 in the year 2025 and 53 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1973 N.S.
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Out of This World (as Evie Garland), 7th Heaven (as Shawna Sullivan)
Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Last Resort, Teenage Bonnie and Clyde
🏆🏀Don Reid -- is 52 in the year 2025 and 53 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1973
NBA Player
✍🎭Padraic Duffy -- is 51 in the year 2025 and 52 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1974
Screenwriter, Actor
Names/Places: Patrick's son
TV Shows: Dallas (as Mark Harris)
Movie Titles: "Me, You, a Bag and Bamboo" (writer)
🏆🏌Tiger Woods -- is 50 in the year 2025 and 51 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1975 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Golfer
Names/Places: RFN:Eldrick
🎭Lucy Punch -- is 48 in the year 2025 and 49 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1977
Actress, English
Movie Titles: Bad Teacher, Into the Woods, Dinner for Schmucks, Hot Fuzz
🎭🏆🥊Laila Ali -- is 48 in the year 2025 and 49 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1977 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Personality, Boxer
Names/Places: Muhammad's daughter
🏆Jaime Faith Edmondson -- is 47 in the year 2025 and 48 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1978
Model, Playmate
Misc: January 2010
🎭🎵Tyrese Gibson -- is 47 in the year 2025 and 48 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1978
Actor, Producer, Singer
Movie Titles: Transformers, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Fast Five, Flight of the Phoenix, Death Race
🎭Eliza Dushku -- is 45 in the year 2025 and 46 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1980 N.S.
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Dollhouse, Buffy The Vampire Slayer (as Faith), Tru Calling (as Tru Davies)
Movie Titles: Wrong Turn, The New Guy, True Lies, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Bring It On
⚛Ben Robinson -- is 45 in the year 2025 and 46 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1980 N.S.
Chef, English
TV Shows: Below Deck
🎵🎸Tim Lopez -- is 45 in the year 2025 and 46 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1980 N.S.
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Plain White T's
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🎭Kristin Kreuk -- is 43 in the year 2025 and 44 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1982
Actress, Producer, Canadian
TV Shows: Smallville (as Lana Lang), Edgemont (as Laurel Yeung), Beauty and the Beast (as Special Agent Catherine Chandler)
Movie Titles: EuroTrip
🎵🎸Wesley Schultz -- is 43 in the year 2025 and 44 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1982
Rock and Roll Singer
Group Names: Plain White T's
Rachel Trudeau -- is 42 in the year 2025 and 43 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1983
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Jane Pauley & Gary's twin daughter
Ross Trudeau -- is 42 in the year 2025 and 43 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1983
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jane Pauley & Gary's twin son
🎭Ashley Bashioum -- is 42 in the year 2025 and 43 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1983
Actress
🎭Noley Thornton -- is 42 in the year 2025 and 43 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1983
Actress, Director
Misc: retired from acting in 1998
TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Erica Steele 1993-94)
Movie Titles: Heidi, The Little Riders, Defending Your Life, Fine Things
💻Kevin Systrom -- is 42 in the year 2025 and 43 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1983 N.S.
Internet Company Entrepreneur
Misc: co-founder of Instagram
🏆🏀LeBron James -- is 41 in the year 2025 and 42 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1984
NBA Player
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🎭🎵Andra Day -- is 41 in the year 2025 and 42 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1984 N.S.
Actress, Rhythm and Blues Singer
🎭Anna Wood -- is 40 in the year 2025 and 41 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1985 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Falling Water, Reckless
🎭Caity Lotz -- is 39 in the year 2025 and 40 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1986 N.S.
Actress, Dancer
TV Shows: Mad Men (as Stephanie), Arrow (as Sara Lance / The Canary), Legends of Tomorrow (as Sara Lance / White Canary)
Movie Titles: The Machine, The Pact
🎭Jeff (Actor) Ward -- is 39 in the year 2025 and 40 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1986 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
🎵Ellie Goulding -- is 39 in the year 2025 and 40 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1986
Pop Singer, English
🎭Kirsty-Leigh Porter -- is 37 in the year 2025 and 38 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1988 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Coronation Street
Movie Titles: The Bad Mother's Handbook
🎵Eric Steedly -- is 35 in the year 2025 and 36 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1990 N.S.
Country Music Guitarist
Group Names: LANCO
Jessica Ray Springsteen -- is 34 in the year 2025 and 35 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1991
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Patti Scialfa & Bruce's daughter
🎵Jamie Follese -- is 34 in the year 2025 and 35 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1991
Pop Musician
Group Names: Hot Chelle Rae
🎭Trevor Wallace -- is 33 in the year 2025 and 34 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1992 N.S.
Comedian
🏆🏈Carson Wentz -- is 33 in the year 2025 and 34 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1992 N.S.
NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Peter Mark Brant -- is 32 in the year 2025 and 33 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1993
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Stephanie Seymour & Peter's son
🎭🎵Dominic Fike -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1995 N.S.
Actor, Musician
🎵Joshua Hong -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1995 N.S.
Musician
Group Names: Seventeen
🎵Kim "V" Tae-Hyung -- is 30 in the year 2025 and 31 in the year 2026; b.12/30/1995 N.S.
Songwriter, Pop Singer, South Korean
Group Names: BTS
🎭Brady Noon -- is 20 in the year 2025 and 21 in the year 2026; b.12/30/2005 N.S.
Actor
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Mattias Ferrell -- is 19 in the year 2025 and 20 in the year 2026; b.12/30/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Viveca Paulin and Will's son
River Isaac Ruah Olsen -- is 11 in the year 2025 and 12 in the year 2026; b.12/30/2014 N.S.
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Daneia Ruah and David's son
MacKenlee Faire Lanter -- is 8 in the year 2025 and 9 in the year 2026; b.12/30/2017 N.S.
Celebrity Daughter
Names/Places: Angela and Matt's daughter
🎭Cassandra Creech -- b.12/30/????
Actress
TV Shows: Dirt, CSI: Miami
Movie Titles: The Catch
⚛Stephen Long -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1784 d.9/4/1864 (79)
Engineer, Explorer
✍Theodor Fontane -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1819 d.9/20/1898 (78)
Author, Novelist, Poet, German
⚛John Milne -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1850 d.7/30/1913 (62)
Geologist, English
Misc: Seismologist; he invented the seismograph and promoted the establishment of seismological stations.
⚛⚖💰Asa Griggs Candler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1851 d.3/12/1929 (77)
Inventor, Mayor, Businessperson
Misc: founder Coca Cola Corp in 1873
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✍Rudyard Kipling -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1865 d.1/18/1936 (70)
Author, Novelist, Short Story Writer, Poet, India
Names/Places: b. in Bombay; aka Richard
Book Titles: The Jungle Book, Ginga Din (Nobel 1907)
✍📰Stephen Leacock -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1869 d.3/28/1944 (74)
Novelist, Humorist, Economist, Educator, Canadian
🏆🎾William Larned -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1872 d.12/16/1926 (53)
Hall of Famer, Tennis Player
📰🎵Alfred Einstein -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1880 d.2/13/1952 (71)
Historian, Musicologist, German
Names/Places: Albert's nephew
🏆🏒Lester Patrick -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1883 d.6/1/1960 (76)
Hall of Famer, NHL Coach, NHL Defensive, NHL Goaltender, Canadian
Misc: played 1904-1928; NHL Rover
Sports Teams: New York Rangers (NHL), Victoria Cougars (WCHL), Victoria Aristocrats (PCHA), Seattle Metropolitans (PCHA), Spokane Canaries (PCHA), Renfrew Creamery Kings (NHA), Edmonton Pros (Exhib), Montreal Wanderers (ECAHA), Brandon Hockey Club (NWHL)
⚖Tojo Hideki -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1884 d.12/23/1948 (63)
Prime Minister
Misc: of Japan
🏆🥊Frank Klaus -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1887 d.2/8/1948 (60)
Hall of Famer, Boxer
🎭John Litel -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1892 d.2/3/1972 (79)
Actor
🎭Sir Carol Reed -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1906 d.4/25/1976 (69)
Movie Producer/Director, English
Movie Titles: The Third Man, Oliver
⚛William Lovelace II -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1907 d.12/12/1965 (57)
Physician
Misc: made contributions to aerospace medicine
✍Paul Bowles -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1910 d.11/18/1999 (88)
Author
Book Titles: Sheltering Sky
🎭Jeanette Nolan -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1911 d.6/5/1998 (86)
Actress
Names/Places: John McIntire's wife
TV Shows: The Virginian (as Holly Grainger), Dirty Sally (as Sally Fergus), Richard Boone Show
🎭Rosina Lawrence -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1912 d.6/23/1997 (84)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Our Gang, The Little Rascals
🏆🏀Margaret Wade -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1912 N.S. d.2/16/1995 N.S. (82)
Hall of Famer, College Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach, Basketball Coach
Misc: in the Women's Basketball and Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Delta State University (player 1930-1932, coach 1933, 1973-?)
✍William Barrett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1913 d.9/8/1992 (78)
Philosopher
Misc: one of the foremost American interpreters of the philosophy of existentialism
🎭🎵Bert Parks -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1914 d.2/2/1992 (77)
Radio Actor, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Announcer, Pop Crooner
Names/Places: b. in Atlanta, Ga.; RLN:Jacobson
Misc: stage:The Music Man
TV Shows: Stop the Music, Masquerade Party, Break the Bank, Circus, Miss America Pageant (1955-79,90)
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🎭Michael Allinson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1920 d.12/30/2010 (90)
Actor, English
🎨🎭Jack Lord -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1920 d.1/21/1998 (77)
Artist, TV/Movie Actor, Producer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:John Joseph Ryan
Misc: 1950s & 60s western & crime show villian; some say b. 1928 or 1930, but 1920 is the correct year according to his widow
TV Shows: Stoney Burke (star), Hawaii Five-O (as Det. Steve McGarrett)
Movie Titles: Dr. No
🎵Lillian Shedd McMurry -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1921 d.3/18/1999 (77)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer
Misc: influential in the development of blues music.
🎭George DeWitt -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1922 N.S. d.7/14/1979 N.S. (56)
TV Host, Game Show Host
TV Shows: Name That Tune (1950s)
🏆⚾Harry Elliott -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1923 d.8/9/2013 (89)
MLB Outfielder
🏆🏈🥊Luther Lindsay -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1924 N.S. d.2/21/1972 N.S. (47)
Hall of Famer, Football Player, Wrestler
Names/Places: RN: Luther Jacob Goodall; ring name aka spelled Luther Lindsey
Misc: in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
🎭Ian MacNaughton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1925 d.12/10/2002 (76)
Director
Group Names: Monty Python's Flying Circus
🎵🎷Stan Tracey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1926 d.12/6/2013 (86)
Composer, Accordionist, Pianist, Vibes, Bandleader, Jazz Musician, English
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🎭Bernard "Bernie" Barrow -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1927 d.8/4/1993 (65)
Professor, Soap Actor
TV Shows: Edge of Night, Ryan's Hope, Loving
🎵Bob Ferguson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1927 d.7/22/2001 (73)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Country Music Singer
🎵Bo Diddley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1928 N.S. d.6/2/2008 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Composer, Songwriter, Blues Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in McComb, Miss.; NN:Black Gladatior; RN:Ellas Bates, changed to Ellas McDaniels upon adoption
Misc: A diddley bow is a one-stringed musicial instrument from the Southern USA
🎭Barbara Nichols -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1929 d.10/5/1976 (46)
Actress, Jamaican
🎵Orville "Red" Rhodes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1930 d.8/20/1995 (64)
Guitarist
Group Names: Michael Nesmith Band
Song Titles: Dobro
🏆⚾Frank Torre -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1931 N.S. d.9/13/2014 N.S. (82)
MLB Player
Sports Teams: Milwaukee Braves, Philadephia Phillies
🎵Skeeter Davis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1931 d.9/19/2004 (72)
Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in Dry Ridge, Ky.; RN:Mary Frances Penick
🏆🎳Norm Meyers -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1933 d.6/26/1981 (47)
Hall of Famer, Bowler
🎭Joseph Bologna -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1934 d.8/13/2017 N.S. (82)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director
Movie Titles: Ice Age: The Meltdown, Big Daddy, The Woman in Red, Blame It on Rio
🏆🏁Fred Lorenzen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1934 N.S. d.12/18/2024 N.S. (89)
Hall of Famer, Auto Racer
Names/Places: NN: The Golden Boy
Misc: NASCAR; some say b. 1932
📰Nicholas Daniloff -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1934 N.S. d.10/17/2024 N.S. (89)
Journalist
🎭Jack Riley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1935 d.8/19/2016 N.S. (80)
Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: a comedic character actor
TV Shows: Son of the Beach, Bob Newhart Show (as Elliot Carlin), Keep On Truckin', Tim Conway Show, Rugrats (as Stu Pickles, also in All Grown Up)
Movie Titles: The World's Greatest Lover, High Anxiety, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, Spaceballs, Boogie Nights, To Be or Not to Be
🎵John Hartford -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1937 d.6/4/2001 (63)
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Banjoist, Country Music Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Song Titles: Boogie
TV Shows: The Smothers Brothers Show
🏆⚽Gordon Banks -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1937 N.S. d.2/12/2019 N.S. (81)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Goal Keeper, English
🎵Del Shannon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1939 d.2/8/1990 (50)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Coopersville, MI; RN:Charles Weeden Westover
Misc: some say b. 1934 or d. Feb 9
Song Titles: Runaway
⚛🎭Phillipe Cousteau -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1940 d.6/28/1979 (38)
Oceanographer, TV Producer, French
Names/Places: Jacques' father
Misc: produced his father's TV documentaries
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🎵🎷Jerry Granelli -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1940 N.S. d.7/20/2021 N.S. (0)
Jazz Drummer, Canadian
Misc: best known for playing drums on the soundtrack A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Vince Guaraldi Trio
🎭Fred Ward -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1942 N.S. d.5/8/2022 N.S. (79)
Actor, Producer
Movie Titles: Tremors, The Player, Escape from Alcatraz, The Right Stuff, Road Trip
🎭🎵🎸Michael Nesmith -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1942 N.S. d.12/10/2021 N.S. (78)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Movie Producer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Houston, TX; FN:Robert
Misc: his mother invented Liquid Paper; some say b. 1944
Group Names: The Monkees
TV Shows: The Monkees (as Mike), Michael Nesmith in Television Parts (host)
🏆🏈Jim Nance -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1942 N.S. d.6/17/1992 N.S. (49)
NFL Runningback
✍Joseph Hilbe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1944 N.S. d.3/12/2017 N.S. (72)
Author, Philosopher
Misc: statistical modeling author; the founding President of the International Astrostatistics Association
🎭🎵🎸Davy Jones -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1945 d.2/29/2012 (66)
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: RFN:David Thomas
Group Names: The Monkees
TV Shows: The Monkees (as Davy)
🎭Angelo Rutherford -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1953 d.1/30/1987 (33)
Actor
TV Shows: Gentle Ben (as Willie)
🎵Bernard "Buddy" Seigal -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1957 N.S. d.4/2/2006 N.S. (48)
Singer, Guitarist
Group Names: The Beat Farmers (a founding member)
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🎭Alan O'Neill -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1970 N.S. d.6/6/2018 N.S. (47)
Actor, Irish
TV Shows: Sons of Anarchy (as Hugh), Fair City (as Keith McGrath)
🎨✍🎵Nicholas Curtis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1971 d.7/2/1994 (22)
Artist, Poet, Keyboardist
Names/Places: Tony's son
💰Jakob Fugger -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/6/1459 J-LD d.12/30/1525 J-LD (66)
Executive, Financier, British
Names/Places: aka Jacob the Rich
Misc: Trader
⛪Pope Innocent IX -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/20/1519 d.12/30/1591 (72)
Pope
Misc: Pope from Oct. 29 to Dec. 30, 1591.
⚛Jan van Helmont -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/12/1580 d.12/30/1644 (64)
Chemist, Physician, Physiologist, Belgiumese
Misc: some say b. in 1579
✍⚛⛪Robert Boyle -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/25/1627 Ju-1 or 1/25/1626 J-LD d.12/30/1691 J-LD (64)
Author, Scientist, Chemist, Physicist, Theologian, Irish
Misc: experiments with color
⚛⛪John Needham -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/10/1713 d.12/30/1781 (68)
Scientist, Biologist, Clergyman, English
⚛⚖💰Thomas Dimsdale -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/29/1712 d.12/30/1800 (88)
Doctor, Physician, Politician, Banker, English
⚛John Henry Dallmeyer -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/6/1830 d.12/30/1883 (53)
Inventor, British
Misc: manufacturer of lenses.
✍Amelia "Jenks" Bloomer -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/27/1818 N.S. d.12/30/1894 N.S. (76)
Writer, Social Reformer, Suffragate
Names/Places: b. in Homer, New York
Misc: popularized the garment that bears her name -"bloomers"
⚛Sir James Paget -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/11/1814 d.12/30/1899 (85)
Surgeon, British
Misc: founder of pathology
🎨🎭Charles Mintz -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/5/1889 N.S. d.12/30/1939 N.S. (50)
Animator, Movie Producer
✍📰🎭Romaine Rolland -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/29/1866 N.S. d.12/30/1944 N.S. (78)
Novelist, Essayist, Dramatist, Biographer, Mystic, French
Misc: Art Historian
🎨Ruth Draper -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/2/1884 d.12/30/1956 (72)
Artist
Names/Places: b. New York City
Misc: monologist and monodramatist whose art was acclaimed throughout the United States and Europe.
🏆⚾Wilbur "Lefty" Good -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/28/1885 d.12/30/1963 (78)
MLB Pitcher
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (1905)
🎵Bert Berns -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/8/1929 N.S. d.12/30/1967 N.S. (38)
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Soul Singer
Names/Places: RN:Bert Russell
Misc: Talent Scout
Song Titles: Twist & Shout (songwriter), Hang On Sloopy (songwriter), Brown Eyed Girl (songwriter)
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🏆🏒Charlie Conacher -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/20/1909 d.12/30/1967 (58)
Hall of Famer, NHL Right Wing, NHL Forward, Canadian
Names/Places: RFMN:Charles William; NN:The Big Bomber
Misc: playing career 1929-1941
Sports Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, New York Americans
⚖Trygve Halvdan Lie -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/16/1896 d.12/30/1968 (72)
Semi Head Of SemiState, Statesman
Misc: the first Secretary-General of the UN (1946-52).
🎨Sir William Flint -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/4/1880 d.12/30/1969 (89)
Artist, Scottish
🎭🏆🥊Sonny Liston -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/8/1932 d.12/30/1970 (38)
Hall of Famer, Movie Actor, Boxer
Misc: heavyweight boxer champ (1962-64)
🎭Dorothy Comingore -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/24/1913 d.12/30/1971 (58)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Citizen Kane
🏆🥊Sid Terris -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/7/1904 N.S. d.12/30/1974 N.S. (70)
Hall of Famer, Boxer, American
🎵Richard Rodgers -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/28/1902 N.S. d.12/30/1979 N.S. (77)
Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: Broadway; Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's partner; composed It Might As Well Be Spring; with partners Hammerstein and Hart, he scored Sound Of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, and Oklahoma
⚛Frank E. Adair -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/9/1887 d.12/30/1981 (94)
Surgeon
Misc: had a 60 year career as a cancer specialist, and performed more than 17,000 operations and trained more than 6,000 surgeons.
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🎨Alberto Vargas -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/9/1896 N.S. d.12/30/1982 (86)
Illustrator, Painter
🎨Isamu Noguchi -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/17/1904 N.S. d.12/30/1988 N.S. (84)
Sculptor, Japanese
Misc: one of the strongest advocates of the expressive power of organic abstract shapes in 20th-century American sculpture; some say b. Nov 4.
🏆🏁🏊Yasuji Miyazaki -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/15/1916 N.S. d.12/30/1989 N.S. (73)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Japanese
🎭King Tut -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/???? d.12/30/1990 (68)
Animal Star
Misc: was 68?; a cockatoo TV/film star & dancer
🎭Ling Ling The Giant Panda -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1969 N.S. d.12/30/1992 N.S. (23)
Animal Star
Misc: Giant Chinese panda; National Zoo resident for 21 years from China
✍🎭Romeo Muller -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/7/1928 d.12/30/1992 (64)
Children's Author, Screenwriter, Actor
TV Shows: Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Noel, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Little Drummer Boy, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Nester the Long Eared Donkey, Jack Frost, Frosty's Winter Wonderland, Rudolph's Shiny New Year, 12 Days of Christmas, Snow Maiden
🎭Irving "Swifty" Lazar -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/28/1907 N.S. d.12/30/1993 N.S. (86)
Talent Agent, Movie Producer/Director
🎵Mack David -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/5/1912 d.12/30/1993 (81)
Lyricist, Songwriter
Maureen Cox-Starkey-Tigrett -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/4/1946 N.S. d.12/30/1994 N.S. (48)
Celebrity Wife, English
Names/Places: b. Liverpool; Ringo Starr's ex-wife
Misc: b. 1947?
🎭Doris Grau -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/12/1924 d.12/30/1995 (71)
Actress
TV Shows: The Simpsons (as Lunch Lady Doris/Lurleen Lumpkin 1992-1996)
🎵Ralph (Bandleader) Flanagan -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/7/1914 N.S. d.12/30/1995 N.S. (81)
Arranger, Pianist, Bandleader
🎭Jack Nance -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/21/1943 d.12/30/1996 (53)
Actor
TV Shows: Twin Peaks
🎭Lew Ayres -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/28/1908 d.12/30/1996 (88)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Minneapolis; RN:Lewis Frederick Ayres III
Misc: veteran Hollywood actor
TV Shows: Lime Street, Young Dr. Kildare
Movie Titles: Dr. Kildare (in movies), All Quiet on the Western Front, Johnny Belinda
🏆🥊Sam Muchnick -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1905 d.12/30/1998 (93)
Hall of Famer, Wrestler, Ukrainian
Misc: a leading American professional wrestling promoter
🎵Johnny (Rhythm And Blues) Moore -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/14/1934 N.S. d.12/30/1998 N.S. (64)
Hall of Famer, Singer
Group Names: Drifters (lead)
🎵Bill Myers -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/???? d.12/30/1998 (58)
Saxophonist
Group Names: Pastel Six
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Sarah Knauss -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/24/1880 N.S. d.12/30/1999 N.S. (119)
World's Oldest Person
✍Julius Epstein -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1909 N.S. d.12/30/2000 N.S. (91)
Screenwriter
Names/Places: Philip's twin
Misc: a prolific Hollywood writer whose reworking of a little-known stage play earned him and his co-writers the 1943 Academy Award for "Casablanca"
🎭Antony Ponzini -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/1/1933 d.12/30/2002 (69)
Actor
TV Shows: Rituals
🎭Mary Brian -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1906 d.12/30/2002 (96)
Actress
🎭Richard McKenzie -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/7/1932 d.12/30/2002 (70)
Actor
TV Shows: It Takes Two
🎭Patricia Roc -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/17/1915 d.12/30/2003 (88)
Actress, English
✍John Gregory Dunne -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/25/1932 d.12/30/2003 (71)
Novelist
🎭🎵Scott Craig -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/9/1964 d.12/30/2003 (39)
Actor, Singer
TV Shows: The New Mickey Mouse Club
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✍🎭🎵🎷Artie Shaw -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/23/1910 d.12/30/2004 (94)
Author, Movie Actor, Stage Producer, Composer, Clarinetist, Bandleader, Jazz Saxophonist
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Arthur Isaac Arshawsky; Jane Cranes's, Margaret Allen's, Lana Turner's, Elizabeth Kern's, Ava Gardner's, Kathleen Winsor's, Doris Dowling's, then Evelyn Keyes' hubby; wed 8x's
Movie Titles: Flags of Our Fathers, The Aviator, Raging Bull, The Rocketeer
🏆Candy Barr -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/6/1935 d.12/30/2005 (70)
Stripper
Names/Places: RN:Juanita Slusher
✍Rona Jaffe -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/12/1931 d.12/30/2005 (74)
Novelist
Book Titles: Mazes And Monsters
🎭Frank Campanella -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/12/1919 N.S. d.12/30/2006 N.S. (87)
TV/Stage Actor
Names/Places: Joseph's brother
TV Shows: Captain Video and His Video Rangers (as Mook the Moon Man)
Movie Titles: Dick Tracy, Pretty Woman, The Flamingo Kid
⚖Saddam Hussein -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/28/1937 N.S. d.12/30/2006 N.S. (69)
Head of State, Dictator, Iraqian
Names/Places: LN:al-Tikriti; aka the Middle East Beast, the Wacky Iraqi, the Butcher of Bagdad, the Insane Hussein
Misc: Iraq dictator
🏆Louis Wolfson -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/28/1912 d.12/30/2007 (95)
Sports Figure
Misc: Horse Owner
🎭Bernie Hamilton -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/12/1928 d.12/30/2008 (80)
Actor
TV Shows: Starsky & Hutch (as Capt. Harold Dobey)
🏆🏁🏊Roy Allen Saari -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/26/1945 N.S. d.12/30/2008 N.S. (63)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, American
🎭Michael Allinson -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/30/1920 d.12/30/2010 (90)
Actor, English
⚖Barry Zorthian -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/8/1920 N.S. d.12/30/2010 N.S. (90)
Diplomat
🎨✍Ronald Searle -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/3/1920 d.12/30/2011 (91)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Illustrator, Writer, English
🎭Terry Becker -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/5/1921 d.12/30/2014 (93)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (as Chief Sharkey)
🎭Beau Kayser -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/22/1951 d.12/30/2014 (63)
Actor, Canadian
Names/Places: aka:Beau Kazer
🎭Luise Rainer -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/12/1910 d.12/30/2014 (104)
TV/Movie Actress, Austrian
Misc: some say b. 1909 or b. 1912
Movie Titles: Escapade, Good Earth, Big City, Hostages, The Gambler
🎭Yolande Donlan -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/2/1920 d.12/30/2014 (94)
Actress, British
🏆🏈Doug Atkins -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/8/1930 d.12/30/2015 N.S. (85)
Hall of Famer, NFL Defensive
Names/Places: b. r. Humboldt, TN
Misc: 8x Pro Bowl,, 4x First Team All-Pro; Saints #81 retired, Tennessee Volunteers #91 retired; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: University of Tennessee, Cleveland Browns (1953-1954), Chicago Bears (1955-1966), New Orleans Saints (1967-1969)
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💰🎭George Kosana -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/22/1935 N.S. d.12/30/2016 N.S. (81)
Investor, Actor, Cinematographer
Movie Titles: Night of the Living Dead (as Sheriff McClelland)
🎨Tyrus Wong -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/25/1910 d.12/30/2016 N.S. (106)
Animator, Painter, Muralist, Lithographer, Chinese
Misc: Calligrapher, Ceramicist, Kite Maker, Set Designer, Storyboard Artist
🎭Elizabeth Sellars -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/6/1923 N.S. d.12/30/2019 N.S. (96)
Actress, Scottish
🎨Syd Mead -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/18/1933 N.S. d.12/30/2019 N.S. (86)
Artist
Misc: a "visual futurist" and a neofuturistic concept artist.
🎭🎵Dawn Wells -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/18/1938 N.S. d.12/30/2020 N.S. (82)
Actress, Producer, Country Music Singer
TV Shows: Gilligan's Island (as Mary Ann Summers)
Movie Titles: Silent But Deadly
🎵🎷Eugene Wright -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/29/1923 N.S. d.12/30/2020 N.S. (97)
Jazz Bassist
Names/Places: NN:The Senator
Group Names: Dave Brubeck Quartet
🎵🎸Alto Reed -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1948 N.S. d.12/30/2020 N.S. (72)
Rock Saxophonist
Group Names: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
🏆🏀Samuel "Sam" Jones -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/24/1933 N.S. d.12/30/2021 N.S. (88)
Hall of Famer, NBA Guard
Misc: Star shooting guard from small college in North Carolina. 10x NBA champion (1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969); Celtics #24 retired; in the College Basketball and Pro Basketball Halls of Fame
Sports Teams: Boston Celtics (1957-1969)
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⛪📰🎭Barbara Walters -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/25/1929 N.S. d.12/30/2022 N.S. (93)
Hall of Famer, Jewish, Newscaster, Journalist, Commentator, TV Talk Show Hostess
Names/Places: b. in Boston
Misc: the first Network news anchor woman; occasional TV interview shows; Gilda Radner parodied her into Baba Wawa on Saturday Night Live many times
TV Shows: Today Show (1960-70s), ABC News, 20/20 (cohost)
🏆🏈Eric (NFL) Thomas -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/11/1964 N.S. d.12/30/2022 N.S. (58)
NFL Cornerback
🎭Tom (Actor) Wilkinson -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/5/1948 N.S. d.12/30/2023 N.S. (75)
Movie Actor, English
Movie Titles: Selma, Batman Begins, Michael Clayton, Shakespeare in Love, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Full Monty, The Patriot, The Importance of Being Ernest, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Mr. Sunshine, Separate Lies, Duplicity
🎭Cindy Morgan -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/29/1954 N.S. d.12/30/2023 N.S. (69)
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Bring 'Em Back Alive, Falcon Crest (as Gabrielle Short)
Movie Titles: TRON, Caddyshack, Empty Sky, TRON 2.0
🎭John Capodice -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1941 N.S. d.12/30/2024 N.S. (0)
Actor
Movie Titles: The Doors, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Naked Gun 33 Plus A Third: The Final Insult, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Speed
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In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Honey Chile” by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “I Don't Know Why” by Linda Scott peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)” by Jay-Z peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “I Know” by Sunday peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “I Luv It” by Young Jeezy peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I'm In Love” by Wilson Pickett peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Is That Your Chick” by Memphis Bleek featuring Jay-Z and Missy Elliot peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Just Friends (Sunny)” by Musiq Soulchild peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Moon River” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2017, “MotorSport” by Migos featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1950, “Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)” by The Mills Brothers peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Next Plane To London” by Rose Garden peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “No” by Bulldog peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Oh Father” by Madonna peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Oh No” by Mos Def and Pharoahe Monch featuring Nate Dogg peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Oklahoma” by Billy Gilman peaked at number 83 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “One Woman Man” by Dave Hollister peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Project Chick” by Cash Money Millionaires peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Promise” by Ciara peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Right and Hype” by Abstrac' peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Room Full Of Tears” by The Drifters peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Run To Him” by Bobby Vee peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Silence” by Marshmello featuring Khalid peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Skinny Legs and All” by Joe Tex peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Something's Wrong With Me” by Austin Roberts peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Sometimes I Miss You So Much” by P.M. Dawn peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Steamy Windows” by Tina Turner peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Still On Your Side” by BBMak peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sweet Surrender” by Bread peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1950, “Tennessee Waltz” by Patti Page peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Thank You In Advance” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 90 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “The Gypsy Rover” by The Highwaymen peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener” by Petula Clark peaked at number 31 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2017, “The Way Life Goes” by Lil' Uzi Vert featuring Nicki Minaj peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1944, “There Goes That Song Again” by Russ Morgan and His Orchestra peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “This One's For The Children” by New Kids On The Block peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Too Hot” by Loverboy peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Too Much Of Nothing” by Peter, Paul and Mary peaked at number 35 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Trouble In My Home” by Joe Simon peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Turn Around, Look At Me” by Glen Campbell peaked at number 62 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Walk On Water” by Neil Diamond peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, “We Need Order” by The Chi-Lites peaked at number 61 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Wear Your Love Like Heaven” by Donovan peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Wild Horses” by Garth Brooks peaked at number 70 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “X” by Xzibit peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “You Put A Move On My Heart” by Quincy Jones introducing Tamia peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Your Ma Said You Cried In Your Sleep Last Night” by Kenny Dino peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, 🎄 “A Kiss For Christmas (O Tannenbaum)” by Joe Dowell peaked at number 110 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by The Fray peaked at number 50 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “I'll Be Home For Christmas” by Josh Groban peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, 🎄 “Jingle Bell Rock” by Chet Atkins peaked at number 107 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, 🎄 “Jingle Bells Imitations” by Bobby Rydell and Chubby Checker peaked at number 115 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Jingle Bells” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1950, 🎄🤣 “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Bing Crosby peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1950, 🎄🤣 “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Spike Jones peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, 🎄🤣 “Santa and The Touchables” by Dickie Goodman peaked at number 99 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1967, ⏺🤣 “Hooray For The Salvation Army Band” by Bill Cosby peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1972, ⛪ “Jesus Was A Capricorn” by Kris Kristofferson peaked at number 91 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1961, ✪✪ “Ev'rybody's Cryin'” by Jimmie Beaumont peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1944, ✪✪ “The Trolley Song” by Vaughn Monroe and His Orchestra featuring Marilyn Duke peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Change Of Heart” by Eric Carmen peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Corner Of The Sky” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 35 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Cuz It's You Girl” by Gypsy (James Walsh Gypsy Band) peaked at number 79 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Believe You” by The Carpenters peaked at number 81 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Just Wanna Stop” by Gino Vannelli peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round)” by Alicia Bridges peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “In The Bush” by Musique peaked at number 33 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Julia Get Up” by Rich Dodson peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Miles Away” by Fotomaker peaked at number 77 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Motor Sport” by Migos featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Right On” by Atkinson, Danko and Ford peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Run For Home” by Lindisfarne peaked at number 54 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Same Old Obsession / You Are What I Am” by Gordon Lightfoot peaked at number 34 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sing A Song For Me” by Nobody peaked at number 64 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Strange Way” by Firefall peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Sweet Surrender” by Bread peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Take The Blindness” by Joey Gregrash peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1978, “There'll Never Be” by Switch peaked at number 60 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You Ought To Be With Me” by Al Green peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1961, 🎄 “Jingle Bell Rock” by Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1967, “All My Love (Solo Tu)” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen vs. The Miami Project peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Baguette / Ultimahora Ibiza” by Mauro Picotto peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Beautiful Love” by Adeva peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Before I Fall To Pieces” by Razorlight peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Broke Away” by Wet Wet Wet peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Chain Of Fools / Satisfaction” by Aretha Franklin peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Charleston” by Temperance Seven peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Child Star” by Marc Almond peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Dear Jessie” by Madonna peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Don't Bring Lulu” by Dorothy Provine peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Eye Of The Tiger” by Frank Bruno peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Fx / Eyes Of Sorrow” by A Guy Called Gerald peaked at number 52 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Getting Away With It” by Electronic peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Getting Warm” by Smokin' Bert Cooper peaked at number 81 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Handbags and Gladrags” by Chris Farlowe peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Hard Beat (EP) 16” by Various Artists peaked at number 87 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Heading West” by Cyndi Lauper peaked at number 68 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and The Pips peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Girls Aloud peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “I'll Sail This Ship Alone” by The Beautiful South peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2017, “In Your Head” by Eminem peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “It's Your Destiny” by Electra peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “La dernière valse” by Mireille Mathieu peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “La Luna (The Moon)” by Belinda Carlisle peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Living In Sin” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Magical Mystery Tour (EP)” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “MJB Da M.V.P.” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Moon River” by Danny Williams peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Moon River” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Mrs. Mills Medley” by Mrs. Mills peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “New Year” by Sugababes peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “No Good 4 Me” by Oxide and Neutrino featuring Megaman peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Over You” by Micky Modelle vs. Jessy peaked at number 35 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Sister” by Bros peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Sorry's Not Good Enough” by McFly peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Take Good Care Of You and Me” by Dionne Warwick and Jeffrey Osborne peaked at number 93 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2006, “The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore” by James Morrison peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Theme From 'Neighbours'” by The Neighbours peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Too Much For One Heart” by Michael Barrymore peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Wee Andy Webber's Scottish Medley” by Dean Park peaked at number 90 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “What Makes A Man” by Westlife peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “When Will I See You Again” by Brother Beyond peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Wig-Wam Bam” by Damian peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Wonderwall” by The Mike Flowers Pops peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Words” by The Christians peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, 🎄 “Baby's First Christmas” by Connie Francis peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” by Creator Universe peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “You're Christmas To Me” by Sam Ryder peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, 🎄🤣 “I Wish It Could Be A Wombling Christmas” by The Wombles With Roy Wood peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪✪ “Donald, Where's Your Troosers” by Andy Stewart peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, ✪✪ “King Kong” by Terry Lightfoot peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, ✪✪ “Robot Wars (Android Love)” by Sir Killalot vs. Robo Babe peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1989, ✪✪ “Smoke On The Water” by Rock Aid Armenia peaked at number 39 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1961, ✪✪ “Toy Balloons” by Russ Conway peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Bruce 2000 - A "Special" Tribute” by The Twelfth Man peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Children Of The Revolution” by T. Rex peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Independent Women Part I” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Kissin' Time” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Mama Weer All Crazee Now” by Slade peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Mexican Girl / You Took Me By Surprise” by Smokie peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Oh What A Circus / High Flying Adored” by David Essex peaked at number 72 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Pictures” by Sneaky Sound System peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1950, “The Cry Of The Wild Goose” by Frankie Laine or Art Mooney peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Tonight” by Ferrante and Teicher peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Trip The Light Fantastic / I Used To Think It Was Easy” by Joanne Mackell peaked at number 66 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Whenever I Call You "Friend" / Angelique” by Kenny Loggins featuring Stevie Nicks / Kenny Loggins peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 2017, “You Are The Reason” by Calum Scott peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Don't Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1972, “You're A Lady” by Peter Skellern peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, 🎄🤣 “12 Australian Days Of Christmas / Christmas In Canberra” by Saga and The 2CC Announcers peaked at number 84 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1967, 🎄🤣 “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1978, ✪✪ “Y.M.C.A. / The Women” by Village People peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Him and I” by G-Eazy and Halsey peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 2006, “We Ride” by Rihanna peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 2006, “We're All In This Together” by High School Musical Cast peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Wind It Up” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Body Groove” by Architechs featuring Nana peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Can't Fight The Moonlight” by LeAnn Rimes peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Carnival” by The Cardigans peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Celebrate Our Love” by Alice Deejay peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Coming Around Again” by Simon Webbe peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Earth Song” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Endeavour” by Kees Versluys peaked at number 33 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Er is altijd een weg” by Volumia! peaked at number 46 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Everybody Be Somebody” by Ruffneck featuring Yavahn peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Felicidad” by BZN peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Gudbuy T'Jane” by Slade peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “Het bananenlied” by André van Duin peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1972, “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “It's Oh So Quiet” by Björk peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Kom maar bij mij” by Marco Borsato peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Kon het elke dag maar Kerstmis zijn” by Kus met René Froger, Chris and Viviënne peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Let You Down” by NF peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Liever” by Sarah [NL] peaked at number 38 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Magical Mystery Tour” by The Beatles peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Nachtrijders” by Henk Wijngaard peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Never Too Late” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “New York Minute” by Don Henley peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Not That Kind” by Anastacia peaked at number 36 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Promises” by Eric Clapton peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Rock and A Hard Place” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Sandy” by John Travolta peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Spraakwater” by Extince peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1989, “The Message Is Love” by Arthur Baker and The Backbeat Disciples featuring Al Green peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Undercover” by Djumbo peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “Well All Right” by Santana peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, “You Needed Me” by Anne Murray peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “Christmas Time Is Here” by Ch!pz peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “Please Please Santa” by Bo and Monica peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Underneath The Tree” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “X-mas Without You” by Buckweat peaked at number 58 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄🤣 “Merry X-Mas” by Rudolph and The Grinch peaked at number 47 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1978, ⏺ “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Dinosaurier - Aladar's äventyr” by Disney's Musiksaga peaked at number 39 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Fairytale Gone Bad” by Sunrise Avenue peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Gettin' All Da' Babes” by Ro-Cee peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1995, “GoldenEye” by Tina Turner peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Hotta brudar” by Magnus Uggla peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Imagine” by Chris Kläfford peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Lie To Me” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 44 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Pocahontas” by Disney's Musiksaga peaked at number 42 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2006, “So Much Of Not Enough” by Neverstore peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Tonight” by Peter Jöback peaked at number 25 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Treading Water” by Chris Kläfford peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 34 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2006, ✪✪ “White and Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Bécane” by Yamê peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 36 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Don't Tell Me” by Madonna peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain With Bryan White peaked at number 37 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Gimme Love” by Sia peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Heaven For Everyone” by Queen peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Jolie Louise” by Daniel Lanois peaked at number 33 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1995, “L'air du vent” by Native peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Losing My Mind” by Liza Minnelli peaked at number 42 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Megamix” by Earth, Wind and Fire peaked at number 32 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Ophélie flagrant des lits” by Michel Polnareff peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Original Prankster” by The Offspring peaked at number 34 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Porque te vas” by Star Academy 6 peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Pump Up The Jam” by Technotronic featuring Felly peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2023, “T'aimerais” by Kerchak and Killemv featuring Ziak peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Tremblement de terre” by Dorothée peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Tueurs” by Damso peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, 🌎 “Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, 🎄 “Noël ensemble” by 100 Artistes Ensemble Contre Le Sida peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël” by Bébé Lilly peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2000, 🎄 “Petit Papa Noël” by Roch Voisine peaked at number 49 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “Un Noël pour tous” by Secours Populaire Français peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄🤣 “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.
In 2006, ⏺🤣 “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Free As A Bird” by The Beatles peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Girls On Top” by Girl Thing peaked at number 13 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1995, “GoldenEye” by Tina Turner peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Hälsa hem til mamma” by Larry Finnegan peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Into The Sea” by Sivert Høyem and The Volunteers peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1989, “Let's Party” by Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Maybe Baby” by Christian Strand peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Mot lys (fra snøfall)” by Inge Bremnes peaked at number 21 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Putti Putti” by Jay Epae peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Rett i foret” by Karpe Diem peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1967, “Telefonrør nr. 1” by Rolv Wesenlund peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1961, “This Time” by Troy Shondell peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “Jingle Bells” by Basshunter peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 1978, 🎄 “Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord” by Boney M. peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Can Somebody Tell Me Who I Am” by Orange Blue peaked at number 38 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Do What's Good For Me” by 2 Unlimited peaked at number 41 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Don't Give Me Those Eyes” by James Blunt peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Fergalicious” by Fergie featuring will.i.am peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1995, “First Time” by The Kelly Family peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Geh davon aus...” by Söhne Mannheims peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Gotham City” by RAF Camora peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Hurra” by Die Ärzte peaked at number 49 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Miss Sarajevo” by Passengers (U2 With Brian Eno featuring Luciano Pavarotti) peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Remind Me” by Eminem peaked at number 24 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Sad Eyes” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 44 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Was wir alleine nicht schaffen” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Wind It Up” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 1995, 🎄 “When It's Christmas Time” by Worlds Apart peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Stronger” by Britney Spears peaked at number 16 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Terra promessa” by Grande Fratello peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Annalisa peaked at number 10 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Jingle Bells” by Michael Bublé featuring The Puppini Sisters peaked at number 16 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.
In 1995, “I Don't Wanna Be A Star” by Corona peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Ilman ystävää” by Luomakunta peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Joulun pelko” by Joulumantelit peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Joulustöö” by Eevil Stöö peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Junk” by Ferry Corsten featuring Guru peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Nightfreak” by Accu peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2000, “Rauhaa ja rakkautta” by Rock, Rauha and Rakkaus orkesteri peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Rich Man” by Averagekidluke featuring Turisti peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Sua ei oo” by Isac Elliot peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Take The Money and Run” by No Shame peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Twisted” by Vandalism peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Tää ei oo ohi” by Nelli Matula peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Under The Milky Way” by Craig Obey vs. The Church peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Unique” by Marusha peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Wind It Up” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Yeah Yeah” by Bodyrox featuring Luciana peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “You Know My Name” by Chris Cornell peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 1995, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Whigfield peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Matinee (EP)” by Varios peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Sushi (EP) 2” by Varios peaked at number 19 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Yo tengo un novio” by Lola Índigo / La Zowi peaked at number 17 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Feliz Navidad” by Saiko peaked at number 91 on the Spain pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “21st Century Christmas” by Cliff Richard peaked at number 18 on the Denmark pop singles chart.
In 2017, 🎄 “Hey Mor” by Joey Moe peaked at number 8 on the Denmark pop singles chart.
In 2017, 🎄 “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 6 on the Denmark pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 16 on the Denmark pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Irreplaceable” by Beyoncé peaked at number 13 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq peaked at number 16 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid peaked at number 28 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Driving Home For Christmas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 14 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano peaked at number 9 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” by John and Yoko and The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir peaked at number 29 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Holly Jolly Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 22 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 5 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” by Andy Williams peaked at number 8 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number 10 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Last Christmas” by Wham! peaked at number 2 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Dean Martin peaked at number 18 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” by Frank Sinatra peaked at number 36 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Merry Christmas Everyone” by Shakin' Stevens peaked at number 41 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande peaked at number 12 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2017, 🎄 “Santa's Coming For Us” by Sia peaked at number 45 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Sleigh Ride” by The Ronettes peaked at number 15 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 19 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Thank God It's Christmas” by Queen peaked at number 47 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Underneath The Tree” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 13 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 26 on the Belgium pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Antilopa” by Tita peaked at number 5 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Bavarija” by Vane$$A and Konstantin peaked at number 5 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2023, “Kato Predi” by Desi Slava X Djordan peaked at number 14 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Let You Down” by NF peaked at number 20 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.
In 2006, “I Think We're Alone Now” by Girls Aloud peaked at number 11 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “In Your Head” by Eminem peaked at number 19 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Over You” by Micky Modelle vs. Jessy peaked at number 18 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “River” by Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran peaked at number 2 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2006, 🎄 “A Special Christmas Time” by Various Artists peaked at number 26 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “Snowman” by Sia peaked at number 17 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2023, 🎄 “This Christmas Be There” by Donny Hathaway peaked at number 83 on the Ireland pop singles chart.
In 2017, “Rockstar” by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage peaked at number 2 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
In 2006, “Without You (Desde El Dia Que)” by Il Divo peaked at number 15 on the Portugal pop singles chart.
In 1865, Rudyard Kipling, English novelist, short-story writer and poet, born in India, where his novels “Kim” and “The Jungle Book” are set.
In 1873, The American Metrological Society is formed in New York City to improve systems of weights, measures and money.
In 1879, Gilbert and Sullivanʹs comic operetta “The Pirates of Penzance” had its first performance, at a theater in Paignton, England.
In 1922, Vladimir I. Lenin proclaimed the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, five years after the Bolsheviks overthrew a provisional government that had replaced Czar Nicholas II.
In 1922, At the first Soviet Congress, Russia, Ukraine and two other Soviet republics signed a treaty creating the Soviet Union. The signing took place at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
In 1924, Edwin Hubble announces existence of other Milky Way galactic systems.
In 1928, The Mickey Mouse film, “Gallopin' Gaucho”, with sound, premieres at Mark Strand Theater in New York City.
In 1936, The famous feud between Jack Benny and Fred Allen was ignited on this night. After a ten-year-old performer finished a violin solo on “The Fred Allen Show”, Mr. Allen said, “A certain alleged violinist should hide his head in shame for his poor fiddle playing.” It didnʹt take long for Mr. Benny to respond. The humorous feud lasted for years on both comedianʹs radio shows.
In 1937, Born on this day in New York City, was John Hartford, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang. Hartford died on June 4 2001.
In 1938, Doctor Vladimir K. Zworykin finally receives his patent for the electronic television system, after a legal fight from fellow inventor Philo T. Farnsworth thanks to both a court of appeals and a wealthy backer: David Sarnoff who wants the rights for the device to belong to RCA.
In 1940, Californiaʹs first freeway, the Arroyo Seco Parkway connecting Los Angeles and Pasadena, was officially opened by Governor Culbert L. Olson.
In 1951, “The Roy Rogers Show”, TV Western Drama; debut on NBC.
In 1952, “The Ernie Kovacs Show”, TV Variety; moved to CBS.
In 1953, The first color TV sets went on sale on this day in 1953. An Admiral color set would have set you back about $1,175 (big bucks in 1953)!
In 1954, James Arness made his dramatic TV debut on the “Lux Video Theatre” in “The Chase”. The “Gunsmoke” series didnʹt begin for Arness until the fall of 1955.
In 1954, The 24-second shot clock was used in professional basketball for the first time in a game between Rochester and a Boston team.
In 1955, Columbia was the first studio to lease, not sell its films, to television, through its subsidary, Screen Gems.
In 1956, Born on this day in Aledo, Illinois country music singer and songwriter Suzy Bogus. In the 1990s, six of her songs were Top 10 hits. She won Top New Female Vocalist from the Academy of Country Music and the Horizon Award from the Country Music Association.
In 1956, The New York Giants blasted the Chicago Bears 47-7 to win the NFL championship.
In 1957, R.C., “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.
In 1957, R.C., “Jingle Bells” by Perry Como peaked at #74 on the pop singles chart.
In 1957, R.C., “Little Sandy Sleighfoot” by Jimmy Dean peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1957, R.C., “Peggy Sue” by Buddy Holly peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.
In 1957, R.C., “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart; it originally peaked at number one in 1949.
In 1957, R.C., “Santa and The Satellite” by Buchanan and Goodman peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.
In 1961, “Mattyʹs Funday Funnies”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.
In 1963, ABC-TV shifted the soap General Hospital to the 3 p.m. ET/PT (2 p.m. CT) time slot after nearly 9 months of airing at 1 p.m. ET/PT (12 p.m. CT).
In 1963, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC with host Monty Hall. Contestants dress in imaginative costumes as they compete for prizes by making deals with Monty, getting either a bigger prize or a Zonk in return. It moved to ABC later on and was syndicated in prime-time access in the 1970s.
In 1963, “The Outer Limits” In “The Zanti Misfits,” our military forces have cordoned off a California ghost town awaiting the arrival of a spacecraft from the planet Zanti. The leaders of that world have decided that Earth is the perfect place to exile their undesirables. They threaten “total destruction” if their penal ship is molested. But a bank robber on the lam (Bruce Dern) crosses the cordon and approaches the Zanti ship, triggering an ugly jailbreak. Earthʹs nervous soldiers launch an anti-Zanti attack, killing all the aliens — and fearfully awaiting the expected reprisal. Instead, they get a message of thanks from the Zanti leaders. It seems they canʹt execute their own kind, so they sent them to the experts on killing — us.
In 1964, TVʹS SHINDIG Featured: MARY WELLS, BOBBY RYDELL, JERRY LEE LEWIS
In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #51. “Erika Tiffany Smith to the Rescue”. guest: Zsa Zsa Gabor (Erika Tiffany Smith) Michael Whitney (Johnny). Erika Tiffany Smith lands on the island looking for a place to start a new resort, and a new husband.
In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carol Burnett”. Other Articles: Lynn Redgrave, Dennis Cole
In 1967, R.C., “Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.
In 1967, R.C., “Horray For The Salvation Army Band” by Bill Cosby peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.
In 1968, NBC-TV daytime soap opera Hidden Faces premiered. Created by Irving Vendig, the show aired in the 1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT and 12:00 p.m. PT) time slot, replacing Let's Make a Deal (which moved to ABC-TV) as the lead-in for Days of our Lives. The cast included Conard Fowkes, Louise Shaffer, Rita Gam and Linda Blair. The series only lasted six months.
In 1968, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, moved to ABC, five years to the day it premiered on NBC. It caused ratings havoc for nearly seven years for NBC-TV in its former time slot (1:30pm ET / 12:30pm CT) where Let's once aired until NBC expanded "Days of Our Lives" to an hour in April 1975 to fill out that troubled half-hour time slot. Note: Let's aired at 1:30 PT opposite Another World on NBC due to altered West Coast programming patterns at the time.
In 1970, Musician Paul McCartney sued the remaining three Beatles to dissolve their partnership and gain control of his interests; the suit touched off a bitter feud between McCartney and the others, especially his co-writer on many of the Beatles compositions, John Lennon. The partnership officially came to end in 1974.
In 1970, “The Governor And J.J.”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.
In 1971, On The Doctors, Dr. Karen Werner (Laryssa Lauret) asked Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to help her with the purchase of a new car (because The Price is Right where she could win a new car had yet to premiere on CBS the following September 1972). Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce) was not happy to hear her husband had just left the hospital with Karen.
In 1971, THREE DOG NIGHTʹS “HARMONY” Release date for their album featuring “NEVER BEEN TO SPAIN” and “AN OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG”
In 1972, “Hi, Hi, Hi” by Paul McCartney entered the Top 40 chart.
In 1972, “Rocky Mountain High” album by John Denver was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, “Son Of Schmilsson” album by Nilsson was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1972, “The Sixth Sense”, TV General Drama; last aired on ABC. Not enough people used their top two senses to see the show.
In 1973, Charlie Rich was at #1 on the US country album chart with Behind Closed Doors. The album received three Country Music Association awards: Best Male Vocalist, Album of the Year, and Single of the Year, for the title song which gave the singer his first #1 hit.
In 1974, The Beatles are legally over, four years to the day after Paul McCartney sued his bandmates to dissolve the partnership.
In 1976, On All My Children: Star-crossed Phil Brentz and Tara Martin married themselves the night before he was shipped off to Vietnam. After many obstacles, the couple made it legal in a 1976 church wedding.
In 1976, The Smothers Brothers, Tom and Dick, played their last show at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas and retired as a team from show business. Each continued as a solo artist. They reunited years later for another stab at TV (on NBC) plus concert appearances that proved very successful.
In 1976, Swedish pop group, Abba, the worldʹs most successful singing group this decade, garner a U.S. gold record for their “Greatest Hits” album.
In 1977, TVʹS MIDNIGHT SPECIAL Hosts MARILYN McCOO and BILLY DAVIS Jr. (“YOU DONʹT HAVE TO BE A STAR”), DAVE MASON (“WE JUST DISAGREE”), BOZ SCAGGS, (“LOWDOWN”, “LIDO SHUFFLE”) in a rerun.
In 1978, A forty-foot giant inflatable pig being photographed for a Pink Floyd album cover breaks loose and floats away, wrecking havoc with London airspace.
In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “Dick Clark”. Other Articles: Battlestar Galactica, Vega$
In 1978, “Lifeline”, TV Documentary; last aired on NBC. It ran out of lifelines to keep the show on the schedule.
In 1979, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, the art-rock supergroup beloved by millions of fans and hated by most rock critics, annouce their break-up. (Fact checked for correct year.)
In 1979, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE BLACK HOLE” (Maximillian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux). Trivia experts take note: this film is the first ever PG-rated Walt Disney Production
In 1980, On Another World, Russ told Tracy that he had been offered a new position at the hospital and it meant even more work, which led to an argument about how both their careers will take them away from each other.
In 1980, The longest-running series in prime time television history was canceled this day by NBC. “The Wonderful World of Disney” was axed after more than 25 years on the tube.
In 1980, The Selective Service System sent a warning to Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim, California: Register for the draft or else! The Selective Service said that Mickey was in violation of registration compliance. Of course, Mickey, age 52 at the time, sent in his registration card proving that heʹs a World War II veteran.
In 1981, The J.Geils Band enjoy the biggest LP of their career with “Freeze-Frame,” which turns gold on this date. The album will go on to number one early in 1982.
In 1982, An uncommon sight in the sky this night, as a 'blue moon' appeared. It was not really a blue moon, but one unobstructed by pollution and haze — appearing grayish in color. It was the second full moon of the month; a rare event that attracted many sky watchers. Now you know where the expression, “once in a blue moon” came from. It was also a lunar eclipse as well.
In 1983, David Letterman appears as a guest on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” for the first time since “Late Night with David Letterman” began. This time of the year, a lot of tv programs are in reruns, but in 1988 viewers get a special treat: the rare opportunity to watch David Letterman watching a rerun of “Late Night” from May 9, 1985.
In 1983, Doctor J., Julius Erving, of the Philadelphia 76ers, sank a free throw in the third quarter to become the ninth pro basketball player to score 25,000 points. The 13-year veteran reached his milestone, but the Sixers still lost to the Seattle SuperSonics 97-93.
In 1983, On General Hospital, Edward Quartermaine (David Lewis) introduced Vanessa Raphael (Tracy Brooks Swope) to Gail, Audrey, Bobbie and Ruby. Edward later told Vanessa he wanted to invest in her spa business.
In 1984, Macho Man Savage (Randy Poff), wrestler, and The Lovely Elizabeth Hulette, his manager, wed.
In 1984, “Crazy Like A Fox”, TV Crime Drama; debut on CBS.
In 1985, IBM-PC DOS Version 3.2 released.
In 1985, On Santa Barbara, Brick Wallace (Richard Eden) found out Channing Capwell Jr. was the baby in the photo switched with him, meaning he was the son of Sophia and Lionel.
In 1986, “The Dick Cavett Show”, TV Talk Show, last aired on ABC, again.
In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Julia Duffy and Jean Smart”. Other Articles: TV Babies, All My Childrenʹs 20th Anniversary
In 1990, “Hull High”, TV General Drama; last aired on NBC.
In 1991, Alan Jackson released "Dallas" his fourth consecutive #1 single on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Jackson was inspired to write the song after having played at Billy Bob's in Dallas, Texas. After playing the show, he commented that he "wished Dallas was in Tennessee" and based the song off that comment
In 1992, On Guiding Light, Henry told Jenna that heʹs not her father.
In 1992, “Lorenzoʹs Oil” starring Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon opened in theaters.
In 1993, In Beverly Hills, California, legendary Hollywood agent Irving “Swifty” Lazar died at age 86.
In 1994, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: David Letterman and Richard Simmons spend the day going door-to-door talking to New Jersey residents, and wind up their adventure pants shopping for the fitness guru at an army surplus store.
In 1995, Elton John was awarded the CBE…Commander of the British Empire.
In 1999, On As the World Turns, Georgia Tucker (Jamie Dudney) bailed on Carly (Maura West) and Barbara's (Colleen Zenk) New Year's Eve fashion show. She was later revealed to be the person who killed Alec Wallace.
In 2000, On the Cover of TV Guide: “Mary Hart and Bob Goen of Entertainment Tonight”
In 2000, “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” began airing on Cartoon Network
In 2000, “Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law” began airing on Cartoon Network
In 2002, Actor Antony Ponzini died at age 69. His soap roles included Vince Wolek in One Life to Live, Danny Fargo in Another World, Tony Wyatt in The Edge of Night, Tony Perelli in General Hospital, Lucas Gates in Rituals, Victor Borelli in All My Children and Captain Corelli in Generations.
In 2002, The "Surrender" arc of Port Charles began. The special 60-minute episode included Rafe (Brian Gaskill) and Alison's (Erin Hershey Presley) wedding which came to a halt when evidence surfaced that they could be brother and sister. Meanwhile, Caleb (Michael Easton) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Staab) were married, and Livvie (Kelly Monaco) and Tess became one. When Caleb left Elizabeth alone on her wedding night to see what happened, she turned Ian (Thorsten Kaye) into a vampire.
In 2003, On All My Children, Dorian Lord (One Life to Live's Robin Strasser, who played Christina Karras on AMC in the 1970s) plotted with Adam Chandler (David Canary) about the Paul Cramer (Brock Cuchna) and Babe (Alexa Havins) situation.
In 2005, UK's Family Affairs ended after and eight and a half year run.
In 2009, On One Life to Live, Kyle Lewis (Brett Claywell) and Oliver Fish (Scott Evans) made love. So Kyle made love to a Fish. It figures. Did Kyle love fish sticks?
In 2011, on One Life to Live, Todd greeted the new year by passionately kissing Blair during New Year's Eve.
In 2011, British cartoonist Ronald Searle, 91, died in Draguignan, France.
In 2013, on General Hospital, Ryan Paevey made his debut as Nathan.
In 2014, on General Hospital, tensions flared when Julian (William deVry) rang in the new year with Olivia (Lisa LoCicero), while Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) celebrated with Ned (Wally Kurth).
In 2015, on General Hospital, Patrick and Robin got engaged to remarry.
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes becomes only the second quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns during Kansas City Chiefsʹ 35-3 win over Oakland Raiders; achieves both marks with third quarter 89-yard TD pass to Demarcus Robinson.
In 2020, “Best Leftovers Ever!” began airing on Netflix
In 2020, Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom “Gilliganʹs Island,” died in Los Angeles at age 82 from what her publicist said were causes related to COVID-19.
In 2020, President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to overturn his election loss in Wisconsin; it was his second unsuccessful appeal in as many days to the high court over the result in the battleground state.
In 2020, San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team after Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2022, The movies “A Man Called Otto” and “Alice, Darling” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
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In 1966, "One Million Years B.C." was released in movie theaters in the U.K.
In 1969, "The Wrecking Crew" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.
In 1971, "Diamonds Are Forever" was released by United Artists / Eon Productions; Guy Hamilton (director); Richard Maibaum, Tom Mankiewicz (screenplay); Sean Connery, Jill St. John, Charles Gray, Lana Wood, Jimmy Dean, Bruce Cabot, Bruce Glover, Putter Smith, Norman Burton, Joseph Furst, Bernard Lee, Desmond Llewelyn, Leonard Barr, Lois Maxwell, Margaret Lacey, Joe Robinson, David de Keyser, Laurence Naismith, David Bauer, Sid Haig, Trina Parks, Ed Bishop, Shane Rimmer, Marc Lawrence, Henry Rowland, Cassandra Peterson, Lola Larson; Spy, Action, Adventure, Thriller; Live Action
In 1972, "Way of the Dragon" was released by Golden Harvest / Concord Production Inc.; Bruce Lee (director/screenplay); Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, Paul Wei, Huang Chung-hsin, Tony Liu, Unicorn Chan, Chuck Norris, Malisa Longo, Robert Wall, Hwang In-shik, Jon T. Benn, Anders Nelsson, Andre E. Morgan, John Derbyshire, Tommy Chen, Chin Ti, Wu Ngan, Robert Chan
In 1983, "The Makioka Sisters" was released by Toho; Kon Ichikawa (director/screenplay); Shinya Hidaka, Junichiro Tanizaki (screenplay); Drama; Live action
In 1992, "Lorenzo's Oil" was released by Universal Pictures; George Miller (director); Nick Enright (screenplay); Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon, Peter Ustinov, Zack O'Malley Greenburg, Kathleen Wilhoite, Gerry Bamman, Margo Martindale, James Rebhorn, Ann Hearn, Maduka Steady, Mary Wakio, Colin Ward, LaTanya Richardson, Jennifer Dundas, William Cameron, Peter Mackenzie, Laura Linney, E.G. Daily; Drama; Live Action
In 1998, "Affliction" was released by Lions Gate Films; Paul Schrader (director/screenplay); Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Willem Dafoe, Mary Beth Hurt, Brigid Tierney, Holmes Osborne, Jim True-Frost, Tim Post, Christopher Heyerdahl, Marian Seldes, Janine Theriault, Paul Stewart, Wayne Robson, Sean McCann, Sheena Larkin; Drama, Mystery; Live Action
In 1998, "Another Day in Paradise" was released by Trimark Pictures; Larry Clark (director); Stephen Chin, Christopher B. Landon (screenplay); James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner, James Otis, Branden Williams, Brent Briscoe, Peter Sarsgaard, Lou Diamond Phillips; Drama; Live Action
In 1998, "Hilary and Jackie" was released by October Films; Anand Tucker (director); Frank Cottrell Boyce (screenplay); Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey, Charles Dance, Celia Imrie, Rupert Penry-Jones, Bill Paterson, Nyree Dawn Porter, Vernon Dobtcheff, Helen Rowe, Keeley Flanders, Auriol Evans; Drama, Biography; Live Action
In 1998, "The Hi-Lo Country" was released by Gramercy Pictures / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment / Working Title Films; Stephen Frears (director); Walon Green (screenplay); Billy Crudup, Penélope Cruz, Woody Harrelson, Patricia Arquette, Cole Hauser, Sam Elliott, James Gammon, Enrique Castillo, Katy Jurado, Darren E. Burrows, Jacob Vargas, Robert Knott, John Diehl, Bob Tallman, Lane Smith, Rosaleen Linehan, Rose Maddox, Leon Rausch, Don Walser, Marty Stuart, Chris O'Connell, Connie Smith; Western, Drama; Live Action
In 2003, "Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood" was released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment; Steven Ayromlooi (director/screenplay); Warwick Davis, Tangi Miller, Laz Alonso, Page Kennedy, Sherrie Jackson, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Shiek Mahmud-Bey, Sticky Fingaz, Keesha Sharp, Sonya Eddy, Beau Billingslea, Chris Murray, Vickilyn Reynolds, Willie C. Carpenter; Black Comedy, Slasher; ; Live Action
In 2009, "The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond" was released by Screen Media Films; Jodie Markell (director); Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Evans, Ellen Burstyn, Ann-Margret, Jennifer Sipes; L
In 2009, "The White Ribbon" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Michael Haneke (director/screenplay); Ulrich Tukur, Susanne Lothar, Josef Bierbichler, Marisa Growaldt; L
In 2015, "Anomalisa" was released by Paramount Pictures; Charlie Kaufman, Duke Johnson (directors); David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan
In 2020, "Pieces of a Woman" was released by Netflix / Bron Studios; Kornél Mundruczó (director); Kata Wéber (screenplay); Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmie Fails, Ellen Burstyn
In 2022, "Alice, Darling" was released by Lionsgate / Elevation Pictures; Mary Nighy (director); Alanna Francis (screenplay); Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick, Wunmi Mosaku
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