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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 5

Last Updated 01-16-2024

🎭Robert Duvall -- is 93 in the year 2024 and 94 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1931
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in San Diego, CA
Movie Titles: Network, Lonesome Dove, M*A*S*H, The Great Santini, Taxi Driver, Ike, Apocalypse Now, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Godfather, Tender Mercies, Something To Talk About, Phenomenon, The Apostle, A Civil Action, A Shot of Glory, Assassination Tango, Open Range, Kicking and Screaming

✍🎭Ted Lange -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1948
Screenwriter, Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: That's My Mama (as Junior), Mr. T & Tina, The Love Boat (as bartender Issac Washington)
Movie Titles: Carts, Last of the Romantics

🎭🎮Clancy Brown -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1959
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: ER (as Dr. Ellis West), SpongeBob SquarePants (as Mr. Krabs), Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., All Grown Up! Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!, Justice League, Jackie Chan Adventures, Carnivale, Mighty Ducks
Movie Titles: The Shawshank Redemption, Starship Troopers, Highlander, The Express
Video Games: Crash Bandicoot (series), SpongeBob SquarePants (series), Lego (series)

🎭Heather Paige Kent -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1969
Actress
Names/Places: aka Heather Dubrow
TV Shows: Jenny, Stark Raving Mad
Movie Titles: The First $20 Million is Always the Hardest

🎭Jessica Chaffin -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1974 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Zoey 101, The Mighty B!, Man with a Plan (as Marie)
Movie Titles: Spy, Ghostbusters (2016), The Heat

🎭Bradley Cooper -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1975
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Alias (as Journalist / CIA Analyst William 'Will' D. Tippin)
Movie Titles: The Place Beyond The Pines, Hangover (series), The Midnight Meat Train, Hit and Run, Silver Linings of Playbook, American Hustle, Limitless, He's Just Not That Into You, Wedding Crashers, Guardians of the Galaxy (voice)

🎭January Jones -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1978
Actress
TV Shows: Mad Men (as Betty Draper), The Last Man on Earth (as Melissa Shart)
Movie Titles: Unknown, X-Men: First Class, American Wedding

🎭Franz Drameh -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.1/5/1993 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: Legends of Tomorrow (as Jefferson Jackson / Firestorm)
Movie Titles: Edge of Tomorrow, Attack the Block, Hereafter

🎭🎵Jack Norworth -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1879 d.9/1/1959 (80)
Actor, Vaudevillan, Lyricist, Musician

🎨🎭🎵George E. Price -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1901 d.5/10/1964 (63)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Singer
Misc: N.Y. lower class life

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🎭Hugh "Lumpy" Brannum -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1910 N.S. d.4/19/1987 N.S. (77)
Actor
Names/Places: b. in Sandwich, IL
TV Shows: Captain Kangaroo (as Mr. Green Jeans, the friendly farmer, handyman, and unsuccessful inventor)

🎵Ruth Wallis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1920 d.12/22/2007 (87)
Singer

🎭Wolf Morris -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1925 d.7/21/1996 (71)
Actor
TV Shows: Dr. Who (as Padmasambhava)

🎭Robert (Actor) Earle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1926 N.S. d.9/19/1993 N.S. (67)
Actor
TV Shows: Homicide (as Ernie)
Movie Titles: The Toy, Blaze, Desire in the Dust, Heaven's Heroes

🎭Robert (Game Show) Earle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1926 N.S. d.6/5/2019 N.S. (93)
Game Show Host
TV Shows: G.E. College Bowl (moderator)

Michael O'Donoghue -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/5/1940 d.11/8/1994 (54)
Comedy Writer (m)
Names/Places: aka Mr. Mike
Misc: founded the National Lampoon Radio Hour
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (original writer 1975-80 & 1985)

🎭Slim Summerville -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/10/1892 d.1/5/1946 (53)
Actor
Names/Places: RFN:George
Movie Titles: Keystone Kops

🎭Billy Bletcher -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/24/1894 d.1/5/1979 (84)
Actor, Comedian

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🎭Hans Conried -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/15/1917 d.1/5/1982 (64)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Baltimore, Md.; RLMN:Frank Foster
TV Shows: My Friend Irma, Burns & Allen, Pantotime Quiz, Danny Thomas Show (as Uncle Tonoose), Jack Paar Show, Tony Randall Show, Dudley Do Right (as Snidley Whiplash), Dr. Seuss (narrator), Fractured Flickers, Davey Crocket (as Thimblerig)
Movie Titles: The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T

🎭Harvey Lembeck -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/15/1923 d.1/5/1982 (58)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: The Phil Silvers Show (as Cpl. Rocco Barbella), The Hathaways, Ensign O'Toole

✍⚖🎭🎵Sonny Bono -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/16/1935 d.1/5/1998 (62)
Author (m), Mayor (m), Comedian, Producer (m), Producer (m), Songwriter, Pop Singer
Names/Places: RFN:Salvatore Philip; Cher's hubby 1964-74; b. in Detroit
Misc: Mayor of Palm Springs
Group Names: Sonny and Cher, soloist

🎭Don Saxon -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/13/1916 d.1/5/1999 (82)
Comedian, Vaudevillan
Misc: teamed with Tim Herbert in a comedy duo, produced Broadway plays

🎭🎵Jerry Van Dyke -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/27/1931 d.1/5/2018 N.S. (86)
Actor, Comedian, Banjoist
Names/Places: b. in Danville, IL; Dick's brother
Misc: some say b. 1932; he turned down the lead role of Gilligan for Gilligan's Island
TV Shows: My Mother the Car (as Dave Crabtree), Accidental Family, 13 Queens Blvd, Coach (as Luther Van Dam)

🎭🎮Earl Boen -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/7/1941 N.S. d.1/5/2023 N.S. (81)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Bonkers (as Police Chief Leonard Kanifky), It's a Living (as Dennis Hubner the chef), Mr. President (as Dave)
Movie Titles: The Terminator (series), Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
Video Games: Tales of Monkey Island (series), World of Warcraft (series)

Related Events on This Date

In 1825, Alexandre Dumas pere fights his first duel; his pants fall down.

In 1889, The hamburger first appears on a restaurant menu in Walla Walla, Washington; date according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

In 1929, “Wings”, originally released in 1927 as a silent film, was a movie about air combat in World War I and it was rereleased with sound effects and music on this day. This was the only silent film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. It starred Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, and Richard Arlen. It was directed by William Wellman who flew with the Lafayette Escandrille.

In 1935, The Silly Symphony film, “The Tortoise and the Hare” is released.

In 1945, Pepe LePew, Cartoon Character, Debut in 'Odor-able Kitty' by Warner Bros.

In 1945, The Goofy film, “Tiger Trouble” is released.

In 1950, R.C., “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1951, The Goofy film, “Lion Down” is released.

In 1960, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “El Paso,” Marty Robbins.

In 1960, “Fibber McGee and Molly”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1961, “Hello…Iʹm Mr. Ed!” “A horse is a horse, of course of course”…you know the lyrics. “Mr. Ed”, the talking horse, debuted for what would be a six-year run. The show starred Alan Young as Edʹs owner, Wilbur Post. Wilburʹs wife, Carol, was played by Connie Hines. Good old neighbor Roger Addison was Larry Keating. The voice of Mr. Ed was…no, not Alan Young…rather, Allan 'Rocky' Lane…of course, of course. The series about the talking horse actually began in syndication, for a 26-week run of episodes that began in January 1961. Sponsored (and financed in part) by STUDEBAKER, the show did well enough that CBS announced in June it would acquire it for the fall 1961 season.

In 1962, COVER OF LIFE LUCILLE BALL is featured (In triplicate)…the caption: “LUCY IS BACK…A FAVORITE WARMS UP FOR HER BIG TV RETURN” (which took place the following fall)

In 1973, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Love and the Older Man”, Marcia gets a crush on her new dentist, Doctor Vogel, the new family dentist, is the subject of Marciaʹs daydreams after she meets him. She believes that her feeling is returned when she misinterprets his interest in her as a babysitter.

In 1976, Syndicated soap opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman premiered. The series was produced by Norman Lear, and starred Louise Lasser as Mary Hartman.

In 1978, The Sex Pistols began their first tour of the U.S. Less than two weeks after the first show in Atlanta, the tour was over and the band had broken up.

In 1979, The Blues Brothers-known better as “Saturday Night Live” players Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, ruffle some feathers with their tongue-in-cheek renderings of classic soul songs. However, their biggest supporters are the covered artists themselves. The Blues Brothers album, “Briefcase of Blues” goes to number one and goes platinum certified by the RIAA on this date and give the Sam and Dave song, “Soul Man,” a new life.

In 1980, George Burns hit the country charts with “I Wish I Was Eighteen Again”

In 1980, Kenny Rogers started a three-week run at the top of the Billboard country chart with "Coward Of The County." The song also reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #1 on the UK pop chart where it remains the most recent traditional country music song to hit #1 in the UK.

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of M*A*S*H: Alan Alda, Jamie Farr, Loretta Swit”. Other Articles: Paris, TV in the 80's

In 1981, Science fiction fans “donʹt panic” when the miniseries “The Hitchhikerʹs Guide To The Galaxy” makes its British debut. The series wonʹt cross the Atlantic for two years.

In 1984, Buffalo Bill: “Buffalo Bill”. Itʹs Jerry Lewis Week on WBFL, in Buffalo, and the station is holding a Lewis look-alike contest. The Nutty Professor Jerry, the Errand Boy Jerry, the Cinderfella Jerry: Theyʹre all there. They climb, they crawl, they commandeer studio cameras, yelling “Hey, lady!” at every opportunity. Amid all this, weak-willed station manager Karl Shub is in his office contemplating suicide over his inability to assert himself, at home or in the office. As his head drops to his desk while he sobs, a Jerry impersonator bursts in. With keening and clucking, this clown clone starts spinning like a top. Reaching for Karl, he pushes most of Karlʹs papers to the floor. In a flash, “Jerry” is on all fours on the desk, groping and gathering, his fixing worse than his messing. Stepping off the desk, he shoves his leg through a chair and walks around with it like an anklet. Finally, as heʹs being shoved out the door, the Lewis look-alike croaks “Smile, though your heart is breaking.” The moment is surreal and truly comic; the footnote here is that this bravura imitation is one of the first big breaks for Jim Carrey.

In 1989, TV Guide Listing: 9:00 p.m./ET “Cheers” (NBC); Rebecca (Kirstie Alley) goes in search of a clown for the company childrenʹs party, while Sam (Ted Danson) could be the one making a fool of himself when heʹs attracted to a mother/daughter act. Judy: Sandahl Bergman. Laurie: Chelsea Noble. Mrs. Ridgeway: Patricia Morrison. Frasier: Kelsey Grammer.

In 1994, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: In the first of several experiments, the LATE SHOW demonstrates how New Yorkers have come to embrace bizarre behavior in everyday life, by playing, “Can a guy in a bear suit get into a strip club?” That experiment led to, “Can a guy in a bear suit hail a cab?……Can a guy in a bear suit get a hug from a stranger?” and “Can a guy in a bear suit get into the Hard Rock Cafe?” among others.

In 1995, While Jerry is trying to figure out how to dump his girlfriend but date her roommate, viewers are more interested in learning a secret that “Seinfeldʹs” been keeping for 82 episodes: the birth name of Mr. Cosmo Kramer.

In 1995, “Theyʹre All Gonna Laugh At You!” album by Adam Sandler was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1995, “You Might Be A Redneck If…” album by Jeff Foxworthy was certified Platinum by the RIAA

In 2002, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carol Burnet, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence”

In 2004, On Passions, Dr. Ackland (Roark Critchlow) arrived at Sheridan's (McKenzie Westmore) to take her back to the psych ward.

In 2018, Actor Jerry Van Dyke died in Arkansas at the age of 86.

In 2021, “History of Swear Words” began airing on Netflix

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1990, "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" was released by Greycat Films; John McNaughton (director/screenplay); Richard Fire (screenplay); Michael Rooker, Tom Towles, Tracy Arnold; Horror, Crime; Live Action

In 1996, "12 Monkeys" was released by Universal Pictures; Terry Gilliam (director); David Peoples, Janet Peoples (screenplay); Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, David Morse, Jon Seda, Christopher Meloni, Frank Gorshin, Vernon Campbell, LisaGay Hamilton, Bob Adrian, Simon Jones, Carol Florence, Bill Raymond, Annie Golden, Thomas Roy, Joseph Melito; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 2007, "Code Name: The Cleaner" was released by New Line Cinema; Les Mayfield (director); Robert Adetuyi, George Gallo (screenplay); Cedric the Entertainer, Lucy Liu, Nicollette Sheridan, DeRay Davis, Tom Butler, Mark Dacascos, Callum Keith Rennie, Niecy Nash, Will Patton, Kevin McNulty, Beau Davis, Bart Anderson, Robert Clarke; Action, Comedy

In 2007, "Happily N'Ever After" was released by Lionsgate / Vanguard Animation; Paul J. Bolger (director); Rob Moreland (screenplay); Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Andy Dick, Wallace Shawn, Patrick Warburton, George Carlin, Sigourney Weaver, Michael McShane, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, Rob Paulsen, Phil Proctor, Kath Soucie, Jill Talley, Tress MacNeille, Jon Polito, Lee Arenberg, Bob Bergen, John Cygan, Jennifer Darling, Debi Derryberry, Patti Deutsch, Shae D'lyn, Bill Farmer, Jack Fletcher, Roger L. Jackson, Sherry Lynn, Laraine Newman, Jan Rabson, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jim Ward, April Winchell, Lisa Kaplan; Animation, Fantasy, Family

In 2007, "Three" was released by Fox Faith / The Bigger Picture; Robby Henson (director); Alan B. McElroy (screenplay); Marc Blucas, Justine Waddell, Laura Jordan, Bill Moseley, Priscilla Barnes, Kevin Downes, Max Ryan, Tom Bower, Jeffrey Lee Hollis; Horror, Thriller

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1946, “Chickery Chick” by Sammy Kaye And His Orchestra Featuring Billy Williams, Nancy Norman charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by The Tarriers charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Auctioneer” by Leroy Van Dyke charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by The Fontane Sisters charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Ain't Got No Home” by Clarence "Frogman" Henry charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Banana Boat Song” by Sarah Vaughan charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “The Auctioneer” by Chuck Miller charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Pepino The Italian Mouse” by Lou Monte charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah” by Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Monsters' Holiday” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “The Ballad Of Jed Clampett” by Flatt And Scruggs charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “My Wife Can't Cook” by Lonnie Russ charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Sam's Song” by Sammy Davis, Jr. With Dean Martin charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Baby Jane And The Rockabyes charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Smokin' In The Boys Room” by Brownsville Station charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Sister Mary Elephant (Shudd-Up!)” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Spiders And Snakes” by Jim Stafford charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Rock On” by David Essex charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Americans” by Byron MacGregor charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Daddy What If” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rainbow Connection” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Bruce” by Rick Springfield charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Eat My Shorts” by Rick Dees charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “I Can't Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “This Is Ponderous” by 2NU charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Signs” by Tesla charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “The Star Spangled Banner” by Whitney Houston charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) (2007)” by Alvin And The Chipmunks charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)” by Rodney Atkins charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)” by Gene Autry charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1963, “Sun Arise” by Rolf Harris charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Gossip Calypso” by Bernard Cribbins charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “We're Gonna Go Fishin'” by Hank Locklin charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Funny All Over” by The Vernons Girls charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Deck Of Cards” by Max Bygraves charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)” by Fiddler's Dram charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Food For Thought” by The Barron Knights charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Monkey Chop” by Dan-I charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney And The Frog Chorus charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Nellie The Elephant” by Toy Dolls charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Agadoo” by Black Lace charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel And The Furious Five charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Christmas Countdown” by Frank Kelly charted at number 83 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Tour de France” by Kraftwerk charted at number 87 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “I'm A Little Christmas Cracker” by Bouncing Czechs charted at number 91 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Crazy Party Mixes” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Turtle Rhapsody” by Orchestra On The Half Shell charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “King Of The Road” by The Proclaimers charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Bombalurina charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Fog On The Tyne (Revisited)” by Gazza And Lindisfarne charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Well Did You Evah?” by Deborah Harry And Iggy Pop charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Bob The Builder charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Don't Shoot Me Santa” by The Killers charted at number 74 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 91 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “We Built This City (On Sausage Rolls)” by Ladbaby charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Brett Eldredge Featuring Meghan Trainor charted at number 84 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1952, “Sweet Violets” by Dinah Shore or Jane Turzy charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Christmas In Killarney” by Percy Faith And The Shillelagh Singers charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Come On-A My House” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Glendora” by Perry Como charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Rock On / On And On” by David Essex charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Bob The Builder charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “I'm Your Funny Bear” by Gummibear charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2008, “SPCA: A Very Silent Night (A Song Only Dogs Can Hear)” by The Underdogs charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “The Distant Future EP” by Flight Of The Conchords charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 2008, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 56 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 27 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 56 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 67 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 5 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 36 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 74 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 22 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 50 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 67 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Michael Bublé charted at number 71 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1957, “Tutti-Frutti” by Little Richard charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney And The Frog Chorus charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Operaa House” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “King Of The Road” by The Proclaimers charted at number 98 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 32 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Jesse Pardon charted at number 92 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Gotta Catch 'Em All” by 50 Grind Featuring Pokémon Allstars charted at number 57 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 93 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 105 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 124 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 133 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 190 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “'Zat You, Santa Claus?” by Louis Armstrong And The Commanders charted at number 196 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 25 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1980, “Joe's Garage” by Frank Zappa charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Radio Nowhere” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 17 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 64 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 19 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 20 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1963, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah” by Bob B. Soxx And The Blue Jeans charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Teacher, Teacher” by 38 Special charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Madam Butterfly (Un Bel Di Vedremo)” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 72 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 81 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Don't Shoot Me Santa” by The Killers charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by CeeLo Green And Christina Aguilera charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 40 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 59 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 64 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “A Fishing Day” by Roch Boisine charted at number 78 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 2 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 10 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 11 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 9 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 47 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2002, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 1 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2002, “Ramp! (The Logical Song)” by Scooter charted at number 17 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 38 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 5, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sun Jan the 5 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 5 of the year
Serialnumber = 45650
Julian date = 2460669 O.S.= 12 - 23 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Twelfth Day of Christmas
[USA] "Weeks" Week Begins
[USA] National Law Enforcement Training Week Begins
[USA] Pun Week Begins
[World] Universal Week of Prayer Begins
[England] Glastonbury Thorn Day
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[UK] Twelfth Night
[USA] Bird Day (1905)
[USA] Diet Resolution Week (Day 5)
[USA] George Washington Carver Day
[USA] Universal Letter-Writing Week (Day 5)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Capricorn: The Goat (12-22 thru 1-20) Ruling Planet: Saturn; Element: Earth; Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, persevering, pessimistic; Body part associated with this sign: The knees. Occupations: Positions of trust, banking, mountain climbing, coaching, engineering.
Astrological sign: Aquarius: The Water Bearer (1-21 thru 2-19) Ruling Planet: Uranus; Element: Air; Traits: Humanitarian, independent, inventive, aloof; Body part associated with this sign: The legs; Occupations: Teacher, social worker, astronomer, astrologer, scientist, inventor.
January was originally the eleventh month. Its name comes from the Roman two-faced god Janus, protector of Heaven's gate.
Flowers: carnation and snowdrop
Full Moon: the Wolf Moon
Gems: garnet and hyacinth
Meanings: the sentimental meaning of the garnet is for constancy, and the carnation is for friendship.
Blood Donor Month
Business and Reference Books Month
Crime Stoppers Month
Human Resources Month
January Diet Month
March of Dimes Birth Defects Month
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National Egg Month
National Barbecue Month.
Date Your Mate Month.
Fungal Infection Awareness Month.
National Eye Care Month
National Hobby Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Oatmeal Month
National Prune the Fat Month
National Retail Bakers Month
National Soup Month
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month
National Yours, Mine and Ours Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Your Money Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
Wheat Bread Month
Quadrantid meteor shower, radiant in Bootes (thru 1-6)
[Ancient Roman calendar] Nonae Januarius; Non� Jan
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