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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 9

Last Updated 01-16-2024

🎭K Callan -- is 88 in the year 2024 and 89 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1936 N.S.
Actress
Misc: NOT to be confused with big-band singer Kitty Callan
TV Shows: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (as Superman's adoptive mom: Martha Kent), How I Met Your Mother (as Grandma Lois), All in the Family (as Veronica Cartwright), Veep

🎭Bob DeCarlo -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1941
Comedian
Misc: inducted into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame
Group Names: The Delegates
Song Titles: Convention '72 (break-in record)

🎵🎸Jimmy Page -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1944
Hall of Famer, Rock and Roll Guitarist, English
Names/Places: b. in London; RFMN:James Patrick
Group Names: Yardbirds, New Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, soloist, The Honeydrippers, The Firm, Coverdale-Page

✍🎭🎮Leo Gullotta -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1946
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Personality, Video Game Voice Actor, Italian
Movie Titles: Ice Age (series)

🎵🎸Paul King -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1948
Banjoist, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Misc: Jugblower
Group Names: Mungo Jerry, Blue Oyster Cult

🎵🎸Buster Poindexter -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1950
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, Punk Rock Performer
Names/Places: RN:David Johansen
Group Names: New York Dolls
Song Titles: Hot! Hot! Hot!
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (bandleader 1986-87)

Goodtime Gil -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1964
Misc: of The Demento Society

🎭Deon Cole -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1971 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: black-ish

🎭James Acaster -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.1/9/1985 N.S.
Comedian, English

🎭Deshae Frost -- is 23 in the year 2024 and 24 in the year 2025; b.1/9/2001 N.S.
Comedian

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Gilbert A. Beckett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1811 d.8/30/1856 (45)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Humorist, English

🎭🎵Dame Gracie Fields -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1898 d.9/27/1979 (81)
TV/Movie Actress, Comedienne, Vaudevillaness, Singer, English
Names/Places: RLN:Stansfield

🎨Chic Young -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1901 d.3/14/1973 (72)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Names/Places: RFMN:Murat Bernard
Book Titles: Blondie & Dagwood

⛪⚖Richard Milhous Nixon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1913 d.4/22/1994 (81)
Quaker, President and Vice President (m)
Names/Places: b. in Yorba Linda, CA; Pat's hubby; King Edward III's descendant
Misc: 37th U.S. President (1969-74); 36th U.S. Vice President; WWII Navy officer, Medals of Honor, Congress 2t, Senator; the only president ever to resign, said "Sock It To Me" on "Laugh-in"; died at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, four days after suffering a stroke.

🎭Fernando Lamas -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1915 d.10/8/1982 (67)
Movie Actor, Movie Director (m), Argentine
Names/Places: Arlene Dahl's hubby, Lorenzo's dad
Misc: Billy Crystal became famous for the parody of him on "Saturday Night Live"

🎵Vic Mizzy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1916 N.S. d.10/17/2009 N.S. (93)
Bandleader
TV Shows: The Addams Family (theme song composer)

🎭Herbert Lom -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1917 d.9/27/2012 (95)
Movie Actor, Czech
Names/Places: RMLN:C. Angelo Kuchacevich
Movie Titles: The Pink Panthers (as Chief Inspector Dreyfuss)

🎨✍🎭Clive Dunn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1920 d.11/6/2012 (92)
Artist, Author (m), Actor, Comedian, English

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🎭Bob Denver -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1935 d.9/2/2005 (70)
TV Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: originally planned to be a lawyer
TV Shows: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (as Maynard G. Krebs, the "G" stood for Walter), Gilligan's Island (as "Willy" Gilligan), The Good Guys, Dusty's Trail

🎭🎵Jimmy Boyd -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/9/1940 d.3/7/2009 (69)
Actor, Singer
Song Titles: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
TV Shows: Date with the Angels, Bachelor Father (as Howard Meechim)

✍🎭Peter Cook -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/17/1937 d.1/9/1995 (57)
Writer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), English
Names/Places: b. in Turquay; d. in London
Misc: was credited with founding contemporary British satire with the 1960s revue "Beyond the Fringe"; Beyond The Fringe English Comedy Troupe w/ Dudley Moore

🎭Bob Saget -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/17/1956 N.S. d.1/9/2022 N.S. (65)
TV Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia
TV Shows: Full House (as Danny Tanner also on Fuller House), America's Funniest Home Videos, How I Met Your Mother (as Older Ted Mosby), 1 vs 100 (host)
Movie Titles: Entourage (as himself), Madagascar

🎭Dwayne Hickman -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/18/1934 N.S. d.1/9/2022 N.S. (87)
TV/Movie Actor, TV Executive (m), Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; Darryl's brother
Misc: some say b. 1931
TV Shows: Bob Cummings Show (as Chuck MacDonald), The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (star), Clueless (as Tripp Mariens)
Movie Titles: The Grapes of Wrath, Cat Ballou, A Night at the Roxbury

Related Events on This Date

In 1687, According to the Tonight Show, Isaac Newton discovers gravity when an apple falls on his head; the next day, Newton sues the owner of the apple tree for pain, suffering, and gross negligence.

In 1768, Philip Astley, regarded as the “father of the modern circus,” staged the first event in an open field at what is now the Waterloo area of London.

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, “Don Donald” is released. Donald Duck stars, without Mickey. Daisy Duck first appears, but is not named. Poor Donald. Getting a debut but the billing goes to Mickey Mouse! @!#^%!^!$#^$#!^!

In 1943, “Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition!” hits number one on the pop singles chart by Kay Kyser.

In 1955, A trip to perform for the troops in a New Yearʹs Eve show in Greenland becomes Bob Hopeʹs first overseas visit to a military base filmed for TV.

In 1962, THE PERILS OF LIVE TV A hen kicks over a glass panelled beehive in a New York TV studio during WPIXʹs live broadcast of the “OFFICER JOE BOLTON” kids show, freeing 2000 honey bees. Bolton was stung on the hand, but no other injuries were reported (outside of a startled stage crew). Most of the bees were caught or subdued by a sprayer.

In 1962, “The Lion Sleeps” single by Tokens, The was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #15. “So Sorry, My Island Now”. The Castaways are captured by a Japanese sailor (Vito Scotti) who thinks that WWII never ended. When the other castaways are captured, it is up to Gilligan to save them.

In 1965, R.C., “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller peaked at #31 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents peaked at #19 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Shangri-Lasʹ “Leader Of The Pack”.

In 1967, Following the success of “Get Smart,” Buck Henry creates a superhero spoof called “Captain Nice” for NBC. William Daniels stars as the meek crime fighter who has a hard time flying. So does the show, which folds in August.

In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #85. “Court-Martial”. The Castaways hear on the radio that the Maritime Board of Inquiry has blamed the Skipper for the Minnow crash. In an attempt to disprove the boardʹs verdict, they reenact the shipwreck themselves, only to find out that the cause appears to be Gilliganʹs ineptness. Later, a radio update reports that the Board of Inquiry has cleared the Skipper of the charges, as the Weather Service mistakenly read the wrong forecast that morning causing the crew to be unaware of the impending storms.

In 1969, The final scene of “Turnabout Intruder”, the 79th and the last episode of “Star Trek”, is shot.

In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “54-40 and Fight”, The Brady boys and girls fight over what to get with their trading stamps; the trading stamp company is going out of business and the boys have 54 books of stamps and the girls have 40. They realize that only by combining books will they have enough to get one good item, but each group wants a different thing.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Andy Griffith”. Other Articles: Dan August, Pinky Lee

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1972, “Zoom” TV Childrenʹs show premiered on PBS as it introduced Americaʹs kids to the Ubbi-Dubbi language, Fannee Doolee, all kinds of items kids sent in, and a cast of kids known by their first names only. Thibbis wabbus abba fabbavorbboribbite obbof thebboe abbuthobbor. Public television station WGBH invites kids all over the nation to help provide material for a television series making its debut thatʹs “for kids and by kids” just by sending their ideas to ZOOM. “Thatʹs Zoom, zee double-oh em, box three five oh, Boston Mass Oh, Two-One, Three-Four.” If selected among the vast pool of submissions from the alarmingly cheap (unpaid) child labor, your suggestions, craft ideas, and jokes will be performed by Zoomers (original cast Tommy, Nina, Joe, John, Nancy, Kenny, Tracy), then gradually replaced by Maura, David, Ann, Jay, Edith, Luiz, Bernadette, Danny, Lori, Mike, Hector, etc. etc. etc.

In 1973, The Philadephia 76ers began a 20 game losing streak.

In 1976, C.W. McCallʹs single “Convoy” hit number one on the country music charts. It also hit number one on the pop chart. 10-4, good buddy!

In 1979, K-Mart Department stores pulled Steve Martinʹs comedy album “Letʹs Get Small” off their record shelves for being in “very bad taste,” something with which the polyester-ridden retailer is quite familiar. “Well, EXCUUUUUSE MEEEEEEE!!!!” K-Mart sucks!

In 1982, “Open All Night” (TV Comedy) closes down due to lack of Nielsen customers.

In 1984, Clara Peller, Mildred Lane, and Elizabeth Shaw stare at a tiny hamburger on a huge bun. The hard-of-hearing Peller barks three words which will earn her over a half a million dollars: “Whereʹs the beef?” The Wendyʹs hamburger chain will later drop Peller in 1985 after she claims sheʹs “found” the beef somewhere else — “Prego Plus” spaghetti sauce.

In 1984, Following a few of specials, “TVs Blopers and Practical Jokes,” makes its debut as a weakly seers on NBC with Dick Clark and Ed McMahon.

In 1984, “Comedian” album by Eddie Murphy was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “Eddie Murphy” album by Eddie Murphy was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, “WHEREʹS THE BEEF?” Clara Peller was first seen by TV viewers this day in the now-famous and horribly annoying, yet wonderfully successful, “WHEREʹS THE BEEF”, commercial campaign for Wendyʹs fast-food chain. Dave Thomas spent $8 million on the ads that promoted hamburger sales plus T-shirts, baseball caps, records, greeting cards and countless other items bearing the picture of the elderly cult star.

In 1989, “The Pat Sajak Show” premiered on CBS, replacing “The CBS Late Movie” which was not a movie anymore. Sajakʹs show immediately started to suck. Nonetheless, it was CBSʹs first attempt to go head-to-head with “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” since cancelling the “The Merv Griffin Show” seventeen years earlier.

In 1994, TV GUIDE Listing: 8:00 p.m./ET “Martin” (Fox); Martin has his day in court when he decides to fight the ticket he got after running a stop sign. Officer Williams: OʹNeal Compton. Judge Wheatley: Francesca Roberts. Bailiff: Ellis Williams. Juro Number 1: Ellaraino. Gina: Tisha Campbell.

In 1995, British actor-comedian Peter Cook died in London at age 57.

In 1995, “The Late Late Show With Tom Snyder” TV Talk Show premiered on CBS-TV after David Letterman. “Fire up the 'color-tinis,' and sit back as you watch the pictures as they fly through the air.” “Late Late Show with Tom Snyder” debuts on CBS with guests Candice Bergen, Robert and Kathleen Gingrich.

In 1996, Gilligan was marooned on an island again as Bob Denver was stranded in Manhattan by a blizzard en route to West Virginia to celebrate his 61st birthday.

In 1996, Mr. Blackwell named Howard Stern at the top of his annual list of the worst-dressed women, saying his Miss America looked more liked Godzilla impersonating Gypsy Rose Lee.

In 1996, “Third Rock From The Sun” TV Comedy debut on NBC.

In 1997, A flash of brilliance on “Late Night with Conan OʹBrien” as musical guest Ashley MacIsaac kicks up his heels, and shows what a Scotsman wears beneath his kilt, or in this case…doesnʹt. “Late Night” offers to re-record his segment, but MacIsaac turns them down, and the segment airs with a strategically placed electronic blur.

In 1998, MERMAID HEAD FOUND Three days after it was sawed off, the head of Copenhagenʹs famed Little Mermaid statue was returned Friday by a hooded man who dropped it off at a TV station. The drop-off was filmed by the same freelance cameraman who got a call before dawn Tuesday to come to a harborside park to see what had been done to the statue. His footage, aired on TV2, shows a man in a black, wool hood walking toward the building of rival TvDanmark today, putting the bronze head on the ground and disappearing behind a parked car. No arrests have been made.

In 1998, “Kids Say The Darndest Things” TV Variety show originally hosted by Art Linkletter in the golden days of TV returned on CBS hosted by Bill Cosby.

In 2000, “Malcolm in the Middle” TV sitcom premiered on Fox

In 2003, “The Surreal Life” premiered on WB.

In 2006, Howard Stern began his daily broadcasts on Sirius satellite radio three weeks after his final terrestrial broadcast December 16.

In 2008, On Passions, Theresa Lopez-Fitzgerald (Lindsay Hartley) had a telenovela-themed fantasy as she fantasized what it would be like to finally tell Ethan Crane (Eric Martsolf) that he was the father of her young son. And Theresa's inspiration? An imaginary Spanish-language telenovela called "Las Pasiones de Theresa" starring her and Ethan.

In 2011, “Bobʹs Burgers” began airing on Fox

In 2022, Comedian and actor Bob Saget, best known for his role on the sitcom “Full House,” was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida. (A medical examiner later determined that Saget died from an accidental blow to the head, likely from a backward fall.)

In 2022, Dwayne Hickman, an actor and TV executive remembered for his role as TVʹs Dobie Gillis from 1959 to 1963, died of complications from Parkinsonʹs at his Los Angeles home; he was 87.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1987, "The Kindred" was released by F/M Entertainment / Kindred Limited Partnership; Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter (directors/screenplay); John Penney, Earl Ghaffari, Joseph Stefano (screenplay); David Allen Brooks, Amanda Pays, Talia Balsam, Kim Hunter, Rod Steiger, Timothy Gibbs, Peter Frechette, Julia Montgomery, Bennet Guillory, James Boeke, Bunky Z, Charles Grueber, Edgar Small, Randy Harrington, Ben Perry; Horror; Live action

In 2004, "Chasing Liberty" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Alcon Entertainment; Andy Cadiff (director); Derek Guiley, David Schneiderman (screenplay); Mandy Moore, Matthew Goode, Jeremy Piven, Annabella Sciorra, Caroline Goodall, Mark Harmon; Romance, Comedy;

In 2004, "My Baby's Daddy" was released by Miramax Films; Cheryl Dunye (director); Eddie Griffin, Damon 'Coke' Daniels, Brent Goldberg, David T. Wagner (screenplay); Eddie Griffin, Anthony Anderson, Michael Imperioli, Method Man, John Amos, Paula Jai Parker, Joanna Bacalso, Bai Ling, Marsha Thomason, Amy Sedaris, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr.; Comedy;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1954, “What It Was Was Football” by Deacon Andy Griffith charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Happy Reindeer” by Dancer Prancer And Nervous charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh-Hu” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “High School U.S.A.” by Tommy Facenda charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Love Potion #9” by The Clovers charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Skokiaan (South African Song)” by Bill Haley And His Comets charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Run Red Run” by The Coasters charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Do-Re-Mi” by Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And Chorus charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Too Much Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 113 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Makin' Whoopee” by Ray Charles charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Jolly Green Giant” by The Kingsmen charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back” by Billy Edd Wheeler charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Crusher” by Novas charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “WKRP In Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner And Garcia charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Numbers” by Kraftwerk charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Tube Snake Boogie” by ZZ Top charted at number 105 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal” by Arrested Development charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “I Missed The Bus” by Kris Kross charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “The Chanukah Song” by Adam Sandler charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by The Avons charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Frankie Laine charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Grandad” by Clive Dunn charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Ant Rap” by Adam And The Ants charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)” by The Tweets charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Computer Love / The Model” by Kraftwerk charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stars Over 45” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Wanna Be A Winner” by Brown Sauce charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Christmas On 45” by Holly And The Ivys charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Drowning In Berlin” by The Mobiles charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing” by The Tweets charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Golden Brown” by The Stranglers charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Jingle Bells (Laughing All The Way)” by Hysterics charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree” by Comic Relief Presents Mel And Kim Performed By Kim Wilde And Mel Smith charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Time Warp II” by Damian charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Slam Jam” by WWF Superstars charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “You Talk Too Much” by Sultans Of Ping FC charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Television, The Drug Of The Nation” by Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Naughty Christmas (Goblin In The Office)” by Fat Les charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “The Official BBC Children In Need Medley” by Peter Kay's Animated All Stars charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 84 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 86 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Brett Eldredge Featuring Meghan Trainor charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Don't Stop Me Eatin'” by Ladbaby charted at number 78 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 79 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 89 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 96 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1954, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas” by Gayla Peevey charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “St. George And The Dragonet” by Stan Freberg charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight?)” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by Billy Joel charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Whip It!” by LunchMoney Lewis Featuring Chlöe Angelides charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1999, “Coconut” by Smile charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 14 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “DooDah!” by Cartoons charted at number 43 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1993, “Planet Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 24 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 28 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 40 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 60 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 69 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 73 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 39 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Dean Martin charted at number 46 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 71 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 72 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 75 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stuck On Earth” by ALF (Paul Fusco) charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead And Nigel Goulding charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 51 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Christmas In Hollis” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 75 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 82 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue charted at number 97 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Starship Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 44 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 86 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Teletubbies zeggen "A-oh!"” by Teletubbies charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 78 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1988, “He's My Girl” by David Hallyday charted at number 25 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 33 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Rapper's Delight” by Dan The Automator charted at number 71 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Cha Cha Slide” by Crazy Frog charted at number 76 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 82 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 178 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by The Avons charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 16 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 36 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 68 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo Deer” by Garry Ferrier charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 74 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 85 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by Leilah And Jeordie charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted somewhere on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted somewhere on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted somewhere on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “If I Had A Million Dollars” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 42 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 45 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 92 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2010, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 45 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 9, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Thu Jan the 9 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 9 of the year
Serialnumber = 45654
Julian date = 2460673 O.S.= 12 - 27 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] "Weeks" Week (Day 5)
[USA] National Law Enforcement Training Week (Day 5)
[USA] Pun Week (Day 5)
[World] Universal Week of Prayer (Day 5)
[USA] Family Communications Day
[Connecticut] Ratification Day (1788)
[Panama, Canal Zone] Martyrs' Day/D�a de los Martires
[USA] Aviation in America Day
[USA] Choreogeaphers Day

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
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[Ancient Rome] (a d v Id Jan)
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