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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for January 23

Last Updated 01-24-2024

🎭Patrick Kerr -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.1/23/1956
Actor
TV Shows: Frasier (as Noel Shempsky)
Movie Titles: Domino, George Lucas in Love, Jeffrey

🎭Peter Mackenzie -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.1/23/1961 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: black-ish

🎭💻Greg Bendon -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.1/23/1968 N.S.
Comedian, Commercial Actor, Internet Video Actor

🎭Lindsey Kraft -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.1/23/1980 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Actress
TV Shows: Living Biblically

🎨🎭🎵David Firth -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.1/23/1983 N.S.
Animator (m), Artist, Filmmaker, Musician, English
TV Shows: Salad Fingers, Burnt Face Man

🎭Adam Hagenbuch -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.1/23/1991 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Fuller House, Switched at Birth, Trial and Error, Undateable

🎨George McManus -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1884 N.S. d.10/22/1954 N.S. (70)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Maggie & Jiggs, Bringing Up Father

🎭Franklin Pangborn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1889 d.7/20/1958 (69)
Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian

🎭Bob Steele -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1906 d.12/21/1988 (82)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: RN:Robert North Bradbury Jr.
Misc: 1930-40s cowboy star (in 400 films in 50 years)
TV Shows: F Troop (as Trooper Duffy)

🎭🎵Ernie Kovacs -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1919 N.S. d.1/13/1962 N.S. (42)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Variety Show Host, Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: b. in Trenton, NJ; Edie Adams' hubby; d. in a car crash in West Los Angeles
Misc: Unconventional veteran TV innovator; 1950-60s TV variety shows; some say born January 19; always 10-5/8 years ahead of his time
TV Shows: The Ernie Kovacs Show

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🎭Florence Halop -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1923 d.7/15/1986 (63)
TV Actress
Names/Places: Billy's sister
TV Shows: Meet Millie (as Mama Bronson), St. Elsewhere (as Mrs. Hufnagel), Night Court (as Florence Kleiner)

🎭Danny Arnold -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1925 d.8/19/1995 (70)
TV Producer (m)
Names/Places: RN:Arnold Rothman
TV Shows: Barney Miller

🎭Arlene Golonka -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1936 N.S. d.5/31/2021 N.S. (85)
Actress
TV Shows: The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry RFD (as Millie Swanson)
Movie Titles: Hang 'Em High, The In-Laws, A Family Affair

🎭🎵Jerry (Musician) Lawson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.1/23/1944 N.S. d.7/10/2019 N.S. (75)
Producer (m), Arranger, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: Persuasions

🎭Jack Oakie -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/12/1903 d.1/23/1978 (74)
Movie/Stage Actor, Vaudevillan
Names/Places: RN:Louis Delaney Offield
Misc: some say b. 1893

🎵Billy Horton -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1929 d.1/23/1995 N.S. (65)
Rhythm and Blues Singer
Group Names: The Silhouettes (lead singer)
Song Titles: Get a Job

🎵Richard Berry -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/11/1935 d.1/23/1997 (61)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Song Titles: Louie Louie (composer)

✍📰🎭Bob Keeshan -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/27/1927 d.1/23/2004 (76)
Hall of Famer, Author (m), Commentator, TV Host
Names/Places: b. in Lynbrook, NY
TV Shows: Howdy Doody Show (as Clarabell the Clown), Tinker's Workshop, Captain Kangaroo (star), The Stupids (as Mr. Sender)

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⛪🎭🏆🎾Johnny Carson -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/23/1925 N.S. d.1/23/2005 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Protestant, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host, Producer (m), Tennis Player
Names/Places: b. in Corning, IA
TV Shows: Who Do You Trust, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (host 1962-92)

🎭🏆Jack LaLanne -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/26/1914 d.1/23/2011 (96)
TV Host, Body Builder, Exerciser
Names/Places: b. in San Francisco
TV Shows: Jack LaLanne (1960s-70s)

⛪🎭Larry King -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/19/1933 N.S. d.1/23/2021 N.S. (87)
Hall of Famer, Jewish, TV Talk Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Brooklyn; RN:Lawrence Henry Zieger; wed 6x's
Misc: Host of his Larry King Radio & TV Shows

🎭🎵Trisha Noble -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/3/1944 N.S. d.1/23/2021 N.S. (76)
Actress, Singer, Australian
TV Shows: Strike Force
Movie Titles: Star Wars Episode III, The Private Eyes

🎵Melanie -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/3/1947 N.S. d.1/23/2024 N.S. (76)
Songwriter, Guitarist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: Maiden Last Name:Safka; Married Last Name:Schekeryk
Song Titles: Brand New Key

🎖⚖💰John Hancock -- Birth Anniversary Conflict -- b.1/12/1736 J-LD or 1/23/1737 N.S. or 1/12/1737 Ju-1 d.10/8/1793 N.S. (56)
Revolutionary (m), Statesman (m), Merchant
Names/Places: b. in Braintree, MA
Misc: the first signer of The Declaration of Independence; the most prominent of the signers

Related Events on This Date

In 0403, B.C., according to The Tonight Show, the first section of the Great Wall of China is built; the next day, the name “Chaka” is spray painted on it.

In 1919, Comedian Ernie Kovacs was born in Trenton, New Jersey. A zany, creative TV comic, he brought his offbeat, cigar-smoking personality to films in the late 1950s, with roles in such productions as “Operation Mad Ball,” “Bell, Book and Candle,” “It Happened to Jane,” “Our Man in Havana,” “Strangers When We Meet,” “North to Alaska,” “Pepe,” “Wake Me When Itʹs Over,” “Five Golden Hours” and “Sail A Crooked Ship.” Before “Monty Python,” or “Saturday Night Live,” there was “Ernie in Kovacsland.” From pioneering the teaser opening and blackouts to “breaking the fourth wall,” Kovacs did it first, faster and funnier. David Letterman screened some of Kovacsʹ groundbreaking shows for inspiration in developing his program. He was married to actress Edie Adams at the time of his death, which occurred when Kovacs was involved in a single-car accident in West Los Angeles on January 13, 1962.

In 1937, In an article published in Literary Digest, Edgar Bergen mentioned that he made his dummy pal, Charlie McCarthy, the beneficiary of a $10,000 trust fund to keep him in serviceable condition and repair.

In 1940, Born on this day in Moorhead, Mississippi, was Johnny Russell country singer, songwriter, and comedian best known for his song "Act Naturally", which was made famous by Buck Owens, who recorded it in 1963, and The Beatles in 1965. His songs have been recorded by Burl Ives, Jim Reeves, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt. He died on July 3 2001.

In 1944, The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The loss starts a 25-game winless streak for the Rangers which carries over into the next season.

In 1945, It was 1:23:45 on January 23, 1945.

In 1948, The Goofy film, “Theyʹre Off” is released.

In 1948, “Iʹm My Own Grampaw” by Guy Lombardo entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1957, CHUCK BERRY RECORDS “SCHOOL DAY”

In 1957, The “Disneyland” TV show features “Our Friend the Atom”.

In 1960, On the cover of TV Guide: “Walter Brennan and Kathy Nolan of The Real McCoys”. Other Articles: Men Into Space, Deputy

In 1963, The theme song for The Beverly Hillbillies TV show "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" by Jerry Scoggins, who was accompanied by bluegrass musicians Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs was at #1 on the US Country charts. During the original run of The Beverly Hillbillies, special lyrics were written and inserted into the closing theme, advertising regular sponsors such as Kellogg's cereals and Winston cigarettes.

In 1965, Boston Celtic center Bill Russell misses all 14 shots in loss to Philadelphia Warriors led by Wilt Chamberlain.

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #17. “Little Island, Big Gun”. A mob leader and his henchmen, fleeing from the police, land on the island.

In 1965, R.C., “Downtown” by Petula Clark peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it was parodied by Allan Sherman into “Crazy Downtown” and Mrs. Miller into a parody version of “Downtown”.

In 1965, “The King Family Show”, TV Music, skip 1967 and 1968, debut on ABC-TV. Would been interesting if it featured B.B., Don, Martin Luther, Rodney, and Larry.

In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #87. “Loveyʹs Secret Admirer”. Mrs. Howell starts receiving mysterious love notes, and the source remains a mystery until Mr. Howell is caught in the act. Mrs. Howell dreams that she is Cinderella, and Gilligan is her fairy godfather. The Professor rigs up a lie detector using the shipʹs horn and batteries from the radio.

In 1970, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Undergraduate”, Dodger first baseman Wes Parker makes his acting debut and Gigi Perreau guest stars, Greg appears to be sick but Alice discovers a love note he wrote to a mysterious “Linda.” Mike and Carol attempt to resolve the problem by trying to find out who Linda is.

In 1970, Life magazine presents Johnny Carson as “The Lonesome Hero of Middle America.”

In 1970, “The Good Guys”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1971, On the cover of TV Guide: “Flip Wilson”. Other Articles: Dark Shadows, Lassie

In 1975, Hal Linden is kindly “Barney Miller,” captain of the wild 12th Precinct on ABC. Also on the police payroll: Abe Vigoda as Fish, Max Gail as Wojo, Gregory Sierra as Chano, Jack Soo as Yemana, Ron Glass as Harris, Ron Carey as Levitt, Steve Landesberg as Dietrich and James Gregory as Inspector Luger. The talented cast made the show a hit for eight seasons (it is still in syndication). There are 170 episodes in the series; making it one of televisionʹs most durable comedies.

In 1976, C.W. McCall performed his novelty hit “Convoy” on NBC-TVʹs Midnight Special.

In 1976, C.W. McCall was at #1 on the Country chart with the 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 1976, “Donny and Marie” [Osmond] musical variety show premiered on ABC-TV. ABC offered more white teeth than previously allowed by FCC regulations with this sketch-filled hour of music and comedy starring the Osmond siblings and assorted other relatives. Marie Osmondʹs excessive cuteness gave One Day at a Timeʹs Valerie Bertinelli over on CBS a run for the money!

In 1977, Pink Floydʹs “Animals” LP was released.

In 1977, “The Brady Bunch Variety Hour”, TV Variety, debut on ABC. Not only did it premiere one year and a week to the anniversary “Donny and Marie” did, it was virtually cloned after it!

In 1978, Filming began for the five-episode pilot for the “Dallas” series.

In 1983, A weekly thrill ride of “Mad Max”-style action! One of televisionʹs most intellectual, sophisticated and classy shows came into American homes this night. It was full of action and drama and starred some guy named, Mr. T., as the not so mild-mannered, Sergeant Bosco B.A. Baracus and George Peppard as John Hannibal Smith. Remember “The A-Team”, the TV Adventure on NBC? Sure you do. It was Must See TV back then? You donʹt believe me? Youʹd better, or Mr. T. will rip your face off, fool!

In 1985, “ThunderCats” began airing in syndication

In 1986, “Down And Out In Beverly Hills” starring Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss and Nick Nolte opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1989, “Couch Potatoes” began airing in syndication

In 1989, “Late Night with David Letterman” begins a special theme week of repeats — a “Salute to G.E.” Included is Lettermanʹs remote to the headquarters of his corporate masters, which endears the show *just* that much more to “the suits” at NBC.

In 1991, “Seinfeld” TV sitcom returned to be airing new episodes on NBC after a summer season in 1990.

In 1993, On the cover of TV Guide: “Fresh Princeʹs Will Smith”. Other Articles: Northern Exposure, Gloria Estefan

In 1995, The TV comedy flops “Pig Sty” and “Platypus Man” both premiere on the upstart UPN network.

In 1996, “Minor Adjustments” TV Comedy moved to UPN.

In 1996, “Moesha” TV comedy starring Brandy Norwood debut on the UPN network.

In 1997, “Louie, Louie” composer Richard Berry died in his sleep at his home in South Central Los Angeles. He was 61.

In 1997, “Presidents Of The United States Of America” album by Presidents Of The U.S.A, was certified Multi Platinum 3.00 by the RIAA

In 1999, On the cover of TV Guide: “The 50 Funniest TV Moments of All Time: Jerry Seinfeld, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett”

In 2000, The dark satire “American Beauty” won the Golden Globe for best film drama, while “The Sopranos” won best television drama.

In 2000, “Rotten Television” hosted by Johnny Rotten premiered on VH1

In 2002, “That 80's Show” premiered on Fox and was a dud!

In 2003, “MythBusters” began airing on Discovery Channel. It's a science entertainment television program that tests the validity of various myths, legends, and rumors using scientific methods and experiments.

In 2004, Bob Keeshan, the easy-going, bushy-mustached actor who created the classic childrenʹs television show “Captain Kangaroo,” died at the age of 76.

In 2004, The enduring situation comedy “Friends” filmed its final episode in front of an invitation-only audience.

In 2005, Johnny Carson, host of TVʹs “Tonight Show” for 30 years and a powerful presence in American entertainment, died of emphysema at age 79.

In 2006, Telenovela La Fea Más Bella ("The Most Beautiful, Ugly Girl") premiered, produced by Televisa as the second Mexican version of the popular Colombian telenovela Betty La Fea. The U.S. version of this show was ABC's Ugly Betty.

In 2006, “Moral Orel” began airing on Adult Swim. It aired as a sneak preview on December 13, 2005.

In 2009, “Wolverine and the X-Men” began airing on Nicktoons

In 2020, “Star Trek: Picard” began airing on CBS All Access. It's a science fiction series that follows the retired Starfleet Admiral Jean-Luc Picard in the next chapter of his life, in serialized seasons with new characters and old friends.

In 2022, After topping the North American charts in its sixth weekend in theaters, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” became the sixth highest grossing film of all time, globally.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1987, "Jocks" was released by Crown International Pictures / Shady Acres Entertainment; Steve Carver (director); David Oas (screenplay); Scott Strader, Perry Lang, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Roundtree, R. G. Armstrong, Stoney Jackson, Tom Shadyac, Christopher Lee, Trinidad Silva, Donald Gibb, Katherine Kelly Lang, Marianne Gravatte, Adam Mills, Christopher Murphy; Teen, Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "The Stepfather" was released by New Century Vista / ITC Entertainment; Joseph Ruben (director); Donald E. Westlake (screenplay); Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Layner, Stephen Shellen, Stephen E. Miller, Jeff Schultz, Gillian Barber, Robyn Stevan, Jackson Davies, Gabrielle Rose, Don S. Williams, Anna Hagan, Blu Mankuma, Richard Sargent, Margot Pinvidic, Rochelle Greenwood, Don MacKay, Dale Wilson, Gary Hetherington, Andrew Snider, Marie Stillin, Paul Batten, Sheila Paterson; Horror, Psychological Thriller; Live Action

In 1998, "Phantoms" was released by Miramax Films / Dimension Films; Joe Chappelle (director); Dean Koontz (screenplay); Peter O'Toole, Rose McGowan, Joanna Going, Liev Schreiber, Ben Affleck, Nicky Katt, Clifton Powell, Rick Otto, Valerie Chow, Adam Nelson, John Hammil, John Scott Clough, Michael DeLorenzo, William Hahn, Robert Kimber, Bo Hopkins, Robert Knepper, Linnea Quigley; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1998, "Slappy and the Stinkers" was released by TriStar Pictures / The Bubble Factory; Barnet Kellman (director); Robert Wolterstorff, Mike Scott (screenplay); B.D. Wong, Bronson Pinchot, Jennifer Coolidge, Joseph Ashton, Gary LeRoi Gray, Carl Michael Lindner, Scarlett Pomers, Travis Tedford, David Dukes, Spencer Klein, Sam McMurray, Pat Carroll, Bodhi Pine Elfman, Terri Garber, Jamie Donnelly, Frank Welker; Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 1998, "Spice World" was released by Columbia Pictures / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment / Icon Productions; Bob Spiers (director); Kim Fuller, Jamie Curtis (screenplay); Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Richard E. Grant, Alan Cumming, George Wendt, Mark McKinney, Claire Rushbrook, Roger Moore, Michael Barrymore, Richard Briers, Elvis Costello, David Fahm, Jason Flemyng, Neil Fox, Stephen Fry, Bob Geldof, Jools Holland, Bob Hoskins, Barry Humphries, Elton John, Craig Kelly, Hugh Laurie, Meat Loaf, Kevin McNally, Naoko Mori, Neil Mullarkey, Steven O'Donnell, Bill Paterson, Jonathan Ross, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Shepherd, Perdita Weeks, Dominic West; Comedy, Musical; Live Action

In 1999, "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century" was released by Buena Vista Television / de Passe Entertainment; Kenneth Johnson (director); Stu Krieger (screenplay); Kirsten Storms, Raven-Symoné, Stuart Pankin, Holly Fulger, Frederick Coffin, Bob Bancroft, Greg Thirloway, Phillip Rhys, Gwynyth Walsh, Lauren Maltby, Danielle Fraser, Brenden Richard Jefferson, Blair Slater, Zach Lipovsky, Neil Denis, Gregory Smith, Sue Astley, Paul Batten, Eric Breker, Lossen Chambers, Sarah Deakins, Jillian Fargey, Lorena Gale, Michelle Hart, Andrew Johnston, Monica Marko, Amanda O'Leary, Kea Wong, David Meyer; Adventure, Comedy, Family; Live Action

In 2004, "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!" was released by DreamWorks Pictures; Robert Luketic (director); Victor Levin (screenplay); Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel, Topher Grace, Gary Cole, Ginnifer Goodwin, Sean Hayes, Nathan Lane, Kathryn Hahn, Octavia Spencer, Amy Smart, Stephen Tobolowsky, Moon Bloodgood, Mary Jo Smith, Joseph Convery, Deena Dill, Bob Glouberman, Jay Underwood, Sam Pancake, Patrick O'Brien, Willow Bay, David Wolrod, Jessy Moss, Marshall Goodman, Danny Weissfeld, Caleb Speir, Jordana Brewster, Paris Hilton, Bonnie McKee; Romance, Comedy;

In 2011, "Cedar Rapids" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Miguel Arteta (director); Phil Johnston (screenplay); Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Root, Kurtwood Smith, Alia Shawkat, Mike O'Malley, Rob Corddry, Seth Morris; Comedy

In 2011, "Gnomeo & Juliet" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Rocket Pictures; Kelly Asbury (director); Rob Sprackling, John R. Smith, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, Mark Burton (screenplay); James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Julie Walters, Richard Wilson, Jason Statham, Ashley Jensen, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Patrick Stewart, Matt Lucas, Stephen Merchant, Jim Cummings, Ozzy Osbourne, Dolly Parton, Hulk Hogan; Animated, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1954, “What It Was Was Football” by Deacon Andy Griffith charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Run Red Run” by The Coasters charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Skokiaan (South African Song)” by Bill Haley And His Comets charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Too Much Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Delaware” by Perry Como charted at number 111 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “The Whiffenpoof Song” by Bob Crewe charted at number 112 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Jolly Green Giant” by The Kingsmen charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Makin' Whoopee” by Ray Charles charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back” by Billy Edd Wheeler charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “I've Got A Tiger By The Tail” by Buck Owens charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Crusher” by Novas charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner And Garcia charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “WKRP In Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Tube Snake Boogie” by ZZ Top charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by California Raisins charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal” by Arrested Development charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1960, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Frankie Laine charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by The Avons charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Makin' Whoopee” by Ray Charles charted at number 48 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 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Computer Love / The Model” by Kraftwerk charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Drowning In Berlin” by The Mobiles charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Ant Rap” by Adam And The Ants charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Golden Brown” by The Stranglers charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Wanna Be A Winner” by Brown Sauce charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)” by The Tweets charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hokey Cokey” by Snowmen charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stars Over 45” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I Wanna Be A Flintstone” by Screaming Blue Messiahs charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Time Warp II” by Damian charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 94 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “You Talk Too Much” by Sultans Of Ping FC charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Slam Jam” by WWF Superstars charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 9 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 87 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Starman” by David Bowie charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie charted at number 76 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 77 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

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

In 1954, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “St. George And The Dragonet” by Stan Freberg charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1954, “A Purple Cow” by Doris Day charted at number 18 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 5 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 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under / Crazy” by Men At Work charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party / Waiting In The Wings” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) / When The Music Starts” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star / Rio de Janeiro” by Bill Wyman charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Beautiful World / Planet Earth” by Devo charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Working In The Coal Mine / The Day My Baby Gave Me a Suprise” by Devo charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “O Superman / Walk The Dog” by Laurie Anderson charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Berserk Warriors / L'Amour No More” by Mental As Anything charted at number 55 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 73 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Homosapien / Keat's Song” by Pete Shelley charted at number 100 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by Billy Joel charted at number 48 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 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Whip It!” by LunchMoney Lewis Featuring Chlöe Angelides charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Bad News charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 39 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 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 50 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1993, “Planet Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 21 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 39 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 27 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Starman” by David Bowie charted at number 55 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stuck On Earth” by ALF (Paul Fusco) charted at number 4 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 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Hot Hot Hot” by Buster Poindexter And His Banshees Of Blue charted at number 78 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 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Teletubbies zeggen "A-oh!"” by Teletubbies charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 73 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1988, “He's My Girl” by David Hallyday charted at number 17 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 21 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, “Cha Cha Slide” by Crazy Frog charted at number 75 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Rapper's Delight” by Dan The Automator charted at number 83 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Daddy DJ” by Crazy Frog charted at number 100 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 16 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 17 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 38 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Starman” by David Bowie charted at number 47 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie charted at number 143 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2021, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 192 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

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

In 1982, “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 26 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2010, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 42 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 42 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 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Apeman” by The Kinks charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “D.O.A.” by Bloodrock charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 66 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by Leilah And Jeordie charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 22 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 39 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “If I Had A Million Dollars” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 17 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 87 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 52 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2010, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 48 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for January 23, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Thu Jan the 23 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 23 of the year
Serialnumber = 45668
Julian date = 2460687 O.S.= 1 - 10 - 2025

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[USA] Book Week (Day 5)
[USA] Healthy Weight Week (Day 5)/Healthy Look Day
[USA] Pizza Week (Day 5)
[USA] Printers Ink Week (Day 5)
[World] Kiwanis Week (Day 5)
[World] Printing Week (Day 5)
[USA] Handwriting Analysis Week (Day 5)
[USA] National Activity Professionals Week (Day 5)
[USA] Clashing Clothes Day
[Liechtenstein] Independence Day (1719)
[Luxembourg] Grand Duchess' Birthday
[Pakistan] Proclamation of Republic (1956)
[USA] National Handwriting Day (John Hancock Birthday)
[USA] Pie Day
[USA] Celebrity Read a Book Week (Day 5)
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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.
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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
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