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🎭Mara Marini -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.1/6/1988 N.S. or 1/6/1983 N.S.
Actress, Canadian
TV Shows: Parks and Recreation (as Brandi Maxxxx -recurring)

🎵Joey Miskulin -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1949
Music Producer, Accordionist, Country Musician
Names/Places: aka Joey, the CowPolka King
Group Names: Riders in the Sky

🎵Jett Williams -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1953
Country Performer
Names/Places: RN:Cathy Yvonne Stone; Hank William Sr.'s illegitimate daughter

🎭Rowan Atkinson -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1956
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, English
Movie Titles: The Lion King, Mr. Bean, Never Say Never Again, Rat Race, Scooby Doo (2002), Johnny English, Love Actually

🎭Scott Bryce -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1958
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Names/Places: Edward's son
TV Shows: The Facts of Life (as Rick Bonner 1987), Murphy Brown (as Will Forrest who married Corky Sherwood), Popular (as Mr. McQueen)
Movie Titles: Lethal Weapon 3, Up Close and Personal

🎭🎮Johnny Yong Bosch -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1976
TV Actor, Stuntman, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor
Misc: prolific voice actor in animation and video games
TV Shows: Bleach, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Trigun

🎭Cristela Alonzo -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1979
Actress, Comedienne, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Cristela
Movie Titles: The Angry Birds Movie

🎭Eddie Redmayne -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1982
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Fund Them (series), The Danish Girl, Les Miserables, The Theory of Everything

🎭Kate McKinnon -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1984 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: The Big Gay Sketch Show, Saturday Night Live
Movie Titles: The Angry Birds Movie, Finding Dory, Intramural, Life Partners, Ghostbusters (2016)

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🎭Shane Sweet -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1986
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Sound Effects Technician
TV Shows: Married With Children (as Seven)
Movie Titles: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Toy Story, Big Hero 6, The Hunger Games, Deadpool

🎨🎭💻🎮🎵Arin Hanson -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.1/6/1987 N.S.
Animator (m), Cartoonist, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Internet Audio Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Rapper
TV Shows: The Awesome Series (voicist and creator)
Video Games: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

🎭Brian Bressler -- b.1/6/????
Comedian
TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In

⚛Massena "Andy" Gump -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1910 d.8/10/1998 (88)
Inventor (m)
Misc: His portable toilet empire brought convienient relief to millions of Southern Californians for over 40 years

✍📰🎭Joey Adams -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1911 d.12/2/1999 (88)
Author (m), Columnist, TV Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in New York City; FN:Joseph Abramowitz
Misc: Nightclubs, numerous books on comedy
Book Titles: Borscht Belt

✍🎭🎵Danny Thomas -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1912 d.2/6/1991 (79)
Hall of Famer, Author (m), Radio Actor, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Producer (m), Singer
Names/Places: RN:Muzyad Yakhoob; then Amos Jacobs, Marlo's father
Misc: some say b. 1914 but wrong; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee; d. in Los Angeles
TV Shows: All Star Revue, The Danny Thomas Show's (aka Make Room for Daddy as Danny Williams), Make Room for Granddaddy (as Danny Williams), I'm a Big Girl Now, One Big Family (as Jake Hatton)

🎭Henry Corden -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1920 d.5/19/2005 (85)
Movie/Stage Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Flintstones' Fred (1977-)

🎵Earl Eugene Scruggs -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1924 d.3/28/2012 (88)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Banjoist, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Cleveland County, N.C.
Misc: Bluegrass style
Group Names: Flatt & Scruggs, soloist
Song Titles: The Ballad of Jed Clampett with Flatt

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⚛🎭Vic Tayback -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1930 d.5/25/1990 (60)
Chef (m), TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: some say b. in 1929; famous chili maker?
TV Shows: Alice (as Mel Sharples)
Movie Titles: Griff, Khan

🎭Bonnie Franklin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1944 d.3/1/2013 (69)
TV/Stage Actress
Names/Places: b. in Santa Monica, Calif.
Misc: she once made an appearance on The Munsters
TV Shows: One Day At A Time (as Ms. Ann Romano Royer)

🎵🎸Syd Barrett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/6/1946 d.7/7/2006 (60)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Names/Places: RN:Roger Keith
Group Names: Pink Floyd

🎭Walter C. Kelly -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/29/1873 d.1/6/1939 (65)
Comedian, Vaudevillan

🎭Victor Fleming -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/23/1883 d.1/6/1949 (65)
Movie Director (m)
Movie Titles: Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

🎭Morty The Moose -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/???? d.1/6/1994 (6)
Animal Star
TV Shows: Northern Exposure

🎭Larry D. Mann -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/18/1922 d.1/6/2014 (91)
Actor, Announcer (m), Canadian
TV Shows: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (as Yukon Cornelius)

✍🎭Lance Percival -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/26/1933 d.1/6/2015 (81)
Writer (m), Actor, English
TV Shows: That Was The Week That Was

🎭Pat Harrington Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/13/1929 d.1/6/2016 N.S. (86)
Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: Steve Allen Show (regular), Danny Thomas Show (as Pat Hannigan), Jack Paar Show (as Guido Panzini), Pantotime Quiz, Mr. Deeds Goes To Town, Pink Panther (as The Inspector), One Day at a Time (as Dwayne Flo Schneider the Building Super)

🎭Peter Bogdanovich -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/30/1939 N.S. d.1/6/2022 N.S. (82)
Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Kingston, NY; Cybill Shepherd's ex-
Misc: Film Critic and Historian
Movie Titles: Targets, What's Up Doc?, Paper Moon, Last Picture Show, Infamous

✍⚛📰⚖💰Benjamin Franklin -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.1/17/1706 N.S. or 1/6/1705 J-LD or 1/6/1706 Ju-1 d.4/17/1790 N.S. (84)
Hall of Famer, Author (m), Philosopher (m), Scientist (m), Inventor (m), Publisher (m), Printer (m), Statesman (m), Diplomat (m), Philanthropist, American
Names/Places: b. in Boston; d. in Philadelphia
Misc: Postmaster General; Declaration of Independence signer; invented bifocals, streetlights, lightning rods, stoves, & harmonicas; Elder Statesman of the American Revolution; 1st Ambassador of France; on a $100 bill; in the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Book Titles: Poor Richard's Almanac

Related Events on This Date

In 1912, Actor Danny Thomas was born Amos Jacobs in Deerfield, Michigan. Although he starred in such films as “The Unfinished Dance,” “Big City,” “Call Me Mister,” “Iʹll See You in My Dreams,” “The Jazz Singer,” “Looking for Love” and provided the voice of the Tin Man in the animated feature “Journey Back to Oz,” Thomas enjoyed his greatest fame on television. He headlined the Emmy Award-winning TV show “Make Room for Daddy,” which later aired as “The Danny Thomas Show.” His other TV series include “The Danny Thomas Hour,” “Iʹm a Big Girl Now” and “One Big Family”; in 1976-77 he also starred on the short-lived 1970s medical series “The Practice.” His daughter is actress Marlo Thomas. He died of a heart attack on February 6, 1991.

In 1924, Born on this day in Shelby, North Carolina, was Earl Scruggs the American musician noted for perfecting and popularizing a 3-finger banjo-picking style (now called Scruggs style). Worked with Bill Monroe in the "Blue Grass Boys", scored the hit as Flatt and Scruggs with "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies in 1962. Scruggs died from natural causes on March 28, 2012, in a Nashville hospital.

In 1933, Boris Karloff starred in “The Mummy” that opened in a movie theater in the U.S.A.

In 1936, Warner Brothersʹ cartoon “Gold Diggers of '49” marked the debut of Porky Pig.

In 1950, The Pluto film, “Plutoʹs Heart Throb” is released.

In 1950, “Rag Mop” by Ames Brothers entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1962, R.C., “Pop Goes The Weasel” by Anthony Newley peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, “The Beany and Cecil Show”, TV Cartoon Show, debut on ABC. A Bob Clampett cartoon.

In 1962, “The Yogi Bear Show” aired its final original episode.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #52. “Not Guilty”. A crate containing coconuts is wrapped in an old Honolulu newspaper that read that one of the Castaways are being sought in a murder investigation. The castaways become suspicious of each other and decide to recreate the events of the night before they sailed, in order to solve the Randolph Blake murder case.

In 1966, “O.K. Crackerby!”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1967, “The Milton Berle Show”, TV Variety, last aired on ABC.

In 1969, Future president Jimmy Carter, then governor of Georgia, and members of the Lions Club in Leary, Georgia, saw what they claimed was an unidentified flying object (UFO). Ten years later, Carter claimed he was attacked by a rabbit.

In 1973, R.C., “The Red Back Spider” by Brownsville Station peaked at #96 on the pop singles chart.

In 1973, The five-minute animated lesson series “Schoolhouse Rock” premiered on ABC TV with the “Multiplication Rock” series. The short animated features used Rock music to teach children educational basics between Saturday morning cartoons. And theyʹre back: the Shoolhouse Rock tribute album by contemporary artists have made the series cool all over again.

In 1974, The United States began Night Saving Time, or whatever it was called, as President Nixon, under pressure from the gasoline shortage due to the oil embargo, put the United States on year-round Daylight Saving (not Savings) Time. Boy, was it really hard to get up in the morning!

In 1975, “Wheel Of Fortune”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC. The original host was Chuck Woolery and the letter turner was Susan Stafford.

In 1976, C. W. McCall was at #1 on the US Country album chart with Black Bear Road. It is largely considered the album which gave him the most significant boost of his career, almost entirely due to the hit novelty song, "Convoy". The song itself was largely responsible for starting a nationwide citizens' band radio craze. The song "Black Bear Road" in turn popularized the now-infamous road itself, along with its "You don't HAVE to be crazy to drive this road - but it helps" sign.

In 1977, Under pressure from striking employees at the companyʹs pressing and distribution center, EMI Records announced they had dropped the group only weeks after singing them for 40,000 pounds and releasing only one single. No reason is given, but an EMI office memo alludes to the groupʹs “disgraceful…aggressive behavior” and EMIʹs responsibility to “encourage restraint.” So EMI fired off some Pistols, huh.

In 1979, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: VILLAGE PEOPLE (“YMCA”)

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “All in the Family: Carroll OʹConnor and Jean Stapleton”. Other articles: Marilu Henner

In 1979, R.C., “YMCA” by the Village People peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Kids In The Hall” TV Comedy Variety last aired on CBS.

In 1996, On the cover of TV Guide: “Seinfeld, Cybill, Ross, Oprah”. Other Articles: Best and Worst of '95

In 1996, The TV tabloid series “Weekly World News” debut on USA for a short run.

In 1997, “Space Jam” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi Platinum 2.00 by the RIAA

In 1998, DECAPITATED: Copenhagenʹs Little Mermaid statue, by vandals. It was the second time in 33 years that the beloved symbolʹs head has been sawed off. The bronze statue of a mermaid gazing wistfully out to sea has also had an arm sawed off and her neck slashed.

In 1999, Bob Newhart has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. More than 200 fans gathered on the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk to witness unveiling of Newhartʹs star, the 2,127th to be dedicated in the famous walkway. Newhart, 69, launched his career in 1959 with his famous comedy routine utilizing a one-man, two-way telephone conversation, delivered with his trademark deadpan grin. He became a household name with sitcoms The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart.

In 2000, “Europop” album by Eiffel 65 was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 2016, Actor-comedian Pat Harrington Jr., 86, died in Los Angeles.

In 2017, “One Day at a Time” returned to be airing new episodes on Netflix. It aired on the first anniversary of the passing of Pat Harrington Jr. and the birthday of the late Bonnie Franklin, who were two of the stars in the original 1975 to 1984 CBS run.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1995, "Houseguest" was released by Hollywood Pictures / Caravan Pictures; Randall Miller (director); Michael J. Di Gaetano, Lawrence Gay (screenplay); Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Kim Greist, Kim Murphy, Chauncey Leopardi, Talia Seider, Paul Ben-Victor, Tony Longo, Jeffrey Jones, Stan Shaw, Ron Glass, Kevin Jordan, Mason Adams, Patricia Fraser, Don Brockett, Kevin West, Ron Newell, Susan Chapek, Kirk Baily, Valerie Long, Wynonna Smith; Comedy; Live Action

In 2006, "BloodRayne" was released by Boll KG Productions; Uwe Boll (director); Guinevere Turner (screenplay); Kristanna Loken, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Matthew Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Will Sanderson, Billy Zane, Udo Kier, Michael Paré, Meat Loaf; Fantasy, Action, Horror;

In 2006, "Grandma's Boy" was released by 20th Century Fox / Level 1 Entertainment / Happy Madison Productions; Nicholaus Goossen (director); Allen Covert, Nick Swardson, Barry Wernick (screenplay); Allen Covert, Doris Roberts, Nick Swardson, Linda Cardellini, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Peter Dante, Joel David Moore, Jonah Hill, Kevin Nealon; Comedy;

In 2006, "Hostel" was released by Screen Gems / Lions Gate Films; Eli Roth (director/screenplay); Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eyþór Guðjónsson, Barbara Nedeljáková, Rick Hoffman, Jennifer Lim; Horror;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1945, “The Trolley Song” by The Pied Pipers And Jo Stafford With Paul Weston And His Orchestra charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1945, “The Trolley Song” by Vaughn Monroe And His Orchestra Featuring Marilyn Duke charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1945, “The Trolley Song” by Judy Garland charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Thing” by Phil Harris charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Frosty The Snowman” by Gene Autry charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Christmas In Killarney” by Dennis Day charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Fats Domino charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Small Sad Sam” by Phil McLean charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Do-Re-Mi” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Alvin's Harmonica” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Twistin' All Night Long” by Danny And The Juniors With Freddy Cannon charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Pop Goes The Weasel” by Anthony Newley charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “That's My Pa” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Spooky” by Classics IV charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Hooray For The Salvation Army Band” by Bill Cosby charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The Red Back Spider” by Brownsville Station charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Football Card” by Glenn Sutton charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Animal House” by Stephen Bishop charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Mañana” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Cha Cha Slide” by Mr. C The Slide Man charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Kiss This” by Aaron Tippin charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Alt-U.S.

In 1996, “The Chanukah Song” by Adam Sandler charted at number 10 on the Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1962, “Toy Balloons” by Russ Conway charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “King Kong” by Terry Lightfoot charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Desperate Dan” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “A Taste Of Aggro” by The Barron Knights charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper” by Sarah Brightman And Hot Gossip charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Doctor Who” by Mankind charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Christmas In Smurfland” by Father Abraham And The Smurfs charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Rama Lama Ding Dong” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Lick A Smurp For Christmas” by Father Abraphart And The Smurps charted at number 74 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Donald, Where's Your Troosers” by Andy Stewart charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “The Eve Of The War (Ben Liebrand remix)” by Jeff Wayne charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Smoke On The Water” by Rock Aid Armenia charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I Believe / Up On The Roof” by Robson Green And Jerome Flynn charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Christmas In Blobbyland” by Mr. Blobby charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “When I'm Cleaning Windows” by 2 In A Tent charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Can We Fix It?” by Bob The Builder charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Number 1” by The Tweenies charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “I Wish It Could Be A Wombling Christmas” by The Wombles With Roy Wood charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Robot Wars (Android Love)” by Sir Killalot vs. Robo Babe charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses charted at number 87 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 99 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1951, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry or Bing Crosby charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Old Piano Roll Blues” by Eddie Cantor And Lisa Kirk or Les Welch charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Old Master Painter” by Dick Haymes or Phil Harris charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Sam's Song” by Bing Crosby And Gary Crosby charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Hello, Goodbye / I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” by Johnny Farnham charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Five In A Row” by The D-Generation charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2018, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1996, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 43 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Under The Kilt” by Dr. Macdoo charted at number 48 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi charted at number 35 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “We Are The Champions (Ding A Dang Dong)” by Crazy Frog charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 21 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 50 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 38 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 47 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 53 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1973, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 36 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Merry X-Mas” by Rudolph And The Grinch charted at number 65 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 89 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Let Me Be A Drag Queen” by Sister Queen charted at number 13 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 23 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Song Of Scatland” by Scatman John charted at number 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 46 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Un monde Pokémon” by Pokémon charted at number 96 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog charted at number 18 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 25 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Ça plane pour moi (le twist)” by Pigloo charted at number 65 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 113 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1973, “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted somewhere on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1973, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Jingle Bells” by Yello charted at number 37 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 69 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 82 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 41 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Popcorn Man” by Lords Of London charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Spooky” by Classics IV charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1990, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 2 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 23 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 76 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 21 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 27 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Taxman” by Stevie Ray Vaughan charted at number 75 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette charted at number 97 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1996, “Jingle Bells” by Yello charted at number 20 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2001, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 6 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 13 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 6, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Mon Jan the 6 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 6 of the year
Serialnumber = 45651
Julian date = 2460670 O.S.= 12 - 24 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Epiphany: Jesus' Baptism
Day of the Three Kings (Mexico's 2nd Xmas for kids.)
Old Christmas (decorations not taken down before today will bring bad luck).
[Scotland] Handsel Monday
[USA] "Weeks" Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Law Enforcement Training Week (Day 2)
[USA] Pun Week (Day 2)
[World] Universal Week of Prayer (Day 2)
[Iraq] Army Day
[New Mexico] Admission Day (1912)
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[PR] Three Kings' Day
[Uruguay] Children's Day
[USA] Diet Resolution Week (Day 6)
[USA] Four Freedoms Day (Speech, Worship, From want & From fear) (1941)
[USA] Take a Poet To Lunch Day (Carl Sandburg b. 1878)
[USA] Universal Letter-Writing Week (Day 6)

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
National Be On-Purpose Month
National Book Blitz Month
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 Rome] Caput Iduum (a d viij Id Jan)