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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for March 8

Last Updated 03-13-2024

🎵Judy Johnson -- is 96 in the year 2024 and 97 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1928
Singer
TV Shows: Your Show of Shows

🎭Sue Ane Langdon -- is 88 in the year 2024 and 89 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1936
Actress
TV Shows: Bachelor Father (as Kitty Marsh), Jackie Gleason Show, Arnie
Movie Titles: UHF

🎵Gayla Peevey -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1943 N.S.
Novelty Singer, Pop Singer
Song Titles: I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas

🎭🎵🎸Micky Dolenz -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1945 N.S.
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m), Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; George's son; RFN:George Michael, aka LN:Braddock
Group Names: The Monkees
TV Shows: Peyton Place (three episodes as Kitch), The Funky Phantom (as Skip), Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels, Circus Boy (as Corky), The Monkees (as Micky), The Secret Files of the SpyDogs (as Ralph / Scribble)
Movie Titles: Head, Halloween (2007)

🎵🎸Gary Numan -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1958
Songwriter, Synthesizer, New Wave Singer, English
Names/Places: RN:Gary Anthony James Webb
Song Titles: Are Friends Electric?, Cars
Album Titles: The Pleasure Principle

🎭Meredith Scott-Lynn -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1970
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: The Pursuit of Happiness (as Jean)
Movie Titles: Legally Blonde, The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, A Night at the Roxbury

🎭🎮Freddie Prinze Jr. -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1976
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
Names/Places: Freddie Prinze's son, Sarah Michelle Gellar's hubby
TV Shows: 24 (as Cole Ortiz in 24 episodes), Freddie (as Freddie Moreno), Star Wars Rebels
Movie Titles: I Know What You Did Last Summer, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Scooby Doo (movies 2002 and 04), She's All That, Summer Catch, Deigo, Happily N'Ever After
Video Games: Mass Effect 3, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Disney Infinity 3.0

🎭Nick Zano -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1978 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: What I Like About You (as Vince), 90210, Melrose Place (2009-10), Legends of Tomorrow (as Nate Heywood / Steel), 2 Broke Girls, Minority Report
Movie Titles: The Final Destination, Joy Ride 2: Dead Ahead, Beverly Hills Chihuahua

🎭Milana Vayntrub -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.3/8/1987 N.S.
Political Activist, Actress, Comedienne, Commercial Actress, Soviet
Names/Places: b. in Uzbekistan
Misc: AT&T commercials
TV Shows: CollegeHumor Originals (web series)

🎨Russell Westover -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/8/1886 d.5/3/1966 (80)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Tillie the Toiler

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🎭Alan Hale Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/8/1918 d.1/2/1990 (71)
TV/Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RN:Rufus Alan McKahan; Alan's son
Misc: some say b. in 1921
TV Shows: Biff Baker USA (star), Casey Jones (star), Gilligan's Island (as Jonas Grunby aka The Skipper), The New Adventures of Gilligan

🎮Ralph H. Baer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/8/1922 N.S. d.12/6/2014 N.S. (92)
Video Game Designer, German
Names/Places: NN: The Father of Video Games
Misc: invented the home console that led to the explosion of the video gaming insdustry

🎭Murray Roman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/8/1929 N.S. d.11/6/1973 N.S. (44)
Comedian

✍🎭🏆⚾Jim Bouton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.3/8/1939 N.S. d.7/10/2019 N.S. (80)
Writer (m), Actor, Sportscaster, MLB Pitcher
Book Titles: Ball Four
TV Shows: Ball Four

🎭Harold Lloyd -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/20/1893 d.3/8/1971 (77)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Movie Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Burchard, NE

🎵🎸Ron "Pigpen" McKernan -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/8/1945 d.3/8/1973 (27)
Hall of Famer, Harmonicaist, Organist, Percussionist, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Misc: some say b.1946
Group Names: The Grateful Dead (co-founder)

🎭Kermit Schafer -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/24/1914 N.S. d.3/8/1979 N.S. (64)
TV Producer (m)
Misc: Radio producer; Bloopers Collector

Parke Levy -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1908 d.3/8/1993 (84)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Humorist

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🎭Peggy Cass -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/21/1924 d.3/8/1999 (74)
TV/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Panelist
Names/Places: b. in Brookline, MA; FN:Mary Margaret
Misc: some say b. Apr 21 or 1925
TV Shows: To Tell The Truth, Jack Paar Show, Women in Prison (as Eve Shipley)

🎭Robert Pastorelli -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/21/1954 d.3/8/2004 (49)
TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Murphy Brown (as Eldin Bernecky the artist), Cracker (as Gerry "Fitz" Fitzgerald)
Movie Titles: Dances With Wolves, Be Cool, Double Rush, Eraser

🎭John Inman -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/28/1935 d.3/8/2007 (71)
Actor
TV Shows: Are You Being Served?

✍🎭Sam Simon -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/6/1955 d.3/8/2015 (59)
Writer (m), TV Producer (m), TV Director (m)
Misc: Wrote episodes of Taxi, Cheers, Garry Shandling and others. Co-creator of The Simpsons

✍🎭🎵Ron Jacobs -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/3/1937 N.S. d.3/8/2016 N.S. (78)
Author (m), Radio Broadcaster (m), Music Producer
Misc: KHJ 930 Los Angeles radio program director during its ground-breaking "Boss Radio" period 1965-1969; co-creator of the American Top 40 radio show and The History of Rock and Roll seminal radio program

✍💰🎭Marshall Brodien -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/10/1933 N.S. d.3/8/2019 N.S. (85)
Author (m), Entrepreneur, Magician (m)
Misc: TV Magic Cards (renamed Svengali deck) creator; wikipedia says b. in 1934, but on Marshall's Facebook page, it suggests b. in 1933
Book Titles: The Magical Life of Marshall Brodien
TV Shows: WGN-TV's Bozo's Circus and The Bozo Show (as Wizzo the wizard clown 1968-1994)

🎭Max Von Sydow -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/10/1929 N.S. d.3/8/2020 N.S. (90)
Movie Actor, Director (m), Swedish
Names/Places: RFN:Carl Adolf
Misc: some say b. July 10
Movie Titles: The Exorcist, Strange Brew, Never Say Never Again, Snow Falling on Cedars

Related Events on This Date

In 1918, Actor Alan Hale Jr., the son of actor Alan Hale, was born in Los Angeles, California. He played character roles in numerous feature films, but he is perhaps best remembered for his role as Jonas “The Skipper” Grumby on the 1960s TV sitcom, “Gilliganʹs Island.” He died on January 2, 1990.

In 1924, 03 x 08 = 24

In 1930, The 27th president of the United States, William Howard Taft, died in Washington, D.C. He was 72. In 1988, “Weird Al” released a song “Fat”, not based on Taft, who was fat, but probably on the fact that was the only fat president before 1988 happened to be the 27th!

In 1946, The Goofy film, “A Knight for a Day” is released.

In 1951, According to the Tonight Show, Wite-Out was invented; the next day, kids flunking out of school became straight “A” students.

In 1958, Techno-punk Gary Numan (Gary Anthony James Webb), leader of Tubeway Army and solo artist known for his single, “Cars,” was born in Hammersmith, London, England.

In 1959, Groucho, Chico and Harpo Marx made their final TV appearance together.

In 1967, TVʹS BATMAN This weekʹs guest villain: VICTOR BUONO as KING TUT

In 1969, On the cover of TV Guide: “Laugh-Inʹs Dingalings: Ruth Buzzi, Arte Johnson, Henry Gibson, Jo Anne Worley, Goldie Hawn, Judy Carne, Chelsea Brown”. Other Articles: Jonathan Winters

In 1971, Silent film comedian Harold Lloyd died in Beverly Hills, California, at age 77.

In 1973, The 1972 movie “Fritz The Cat” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1974, In the final first-run Brady Bunch episode called “The Hair-Brained Scheme”, With high school graduation only days away, Greg discovers that he has made a big mistake when he tries out a new hair tonic that his kid brother has sold him, Bobby decides he can become rich quick by selling a hair tonic, for which he has sent away. But as it turns out, Greg is the only customer. Unfortunately for Greg, thatʹs one customer too many — the tonic turns his hair a shaggy strawberry blond just prior to graduation ceremonies. This was the only episode where Robert Reed did not appear in after refusing to perform in this episode.

In 1974, The streaking epidemic that had been gripped parts of the United States appeared to run its logical course.

In 1978, “The Hitchhikerʹs Guide To The Galaxy”, Radio Series, Sci-fi by Douglas Adams, debuts.

In 1980, Rodney Dangerfield winds up begging the “Saturday Night Live” audience to give him approval, finally receiving OK signs from audience.

In 1980, TVʹS “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” Musical Guests: J. GEILS BAND (“SANCTUARY”, “LOVE STINKS”)

In 1985, John McPherson of Newcastle, England, set a new Guinness Book record when he kissed 4,444 women in eight hours.

In 1987, Whimsical Will debuts his first Demented News on a local live Doctor Demento Show in Los Angeles; his News would later be part of the syndicated version in 1992.

In 1991, 1989's “Look Whoʹs Talking” was such a movie smash that a TV rip-off was inevitable. ABCʹs “Baby Talk” stars Julia Duffy (who replaced Connie Sellecca and will be soon replaced by Mary Page Keller) and Tony Danza as the voice of baby. Not even George Clooney, in a supporting role, can save this one.

In 1993, Heh, heh, after, like, a couple of successful appearances on, like, heh, heh, heh, heh, like, MTVʹs “Liquid Television,” Mike Judgeʹs “Beavis and Butt-head,” like, get their own show heh, heh, heh. On, like, their debut episode, the boys try to get extra money donating blood, and mock videos for Olivia Newton Johnʹs “Physical,” The Ramones “I Wanna Be Sedated,” Big Daddy Kane and Barry Whiteʹs “All Of Me Wants All Of You,” Judas Priestʹs “Painkiller,” and Concrete Blondʹs “Bloodletting” or something.

In 1993, “Three Little Pigs” single by Green Jelly was released. They were once called Green Jello, but the folks at Jello forced them to change their name.

In 1995, CBS decides to turn hit public radio series “Car Talk” into a sitcom. What can go wrong? Since Click and Clack are being portrayed by George Wendt and Brian Doyle Murray? Answer: just about everything, and “The George Wendt Show,” wendt just about as soon as it came.

In 1995, “Christmas Comedy Classics” album by Various was certified Gold

In 1996, The Coen Brothersʹ black comedy “Fargo” was placed in limited release by Gramercy Pictures.

In 1996, The movie “The Birdcage” starring Robin Williams opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Despite receiving “intellectual property” threats by NBC, comedian Dana Carvey (star of the series “The Dana Carvey Show”) goes ahead and does a Top Ten List as his “Saturday Night Live” character, “The Church Lady,” on the broadcast.

In 1996, “If youʹre a human being, take a break from the race. Take a load off your feet, wipe the nose off your face. Got a lot to do and we do it for you. Everybody take your place,” because itʹs a whole new Muppet show on ABC — “Muppets Tonight.” Kermit is still surrounded by madness backstage, while the Arsenio-like Clifford the crawfish — “your Homie made of Foamie” — hosts the titular talk show. On the debut episode, both Miss Piggy and Michelle Pfeiffer have been booked as the showʹs Very Special Guest Star. This leads to Dueling Maria Von Trapps, while three Elvi witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence on “Great Moments in Elvis History.” Yes, Jim Henson is very much dead.

In 1999, Hollywood actor and comedian John Byner was the first celebrity to receive plastic surgery “Live” on the Internet

In 2002, Duke ended North Carolinaʹs 27-year run with a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels finished the season with a very disappointing 8-20 record. Duke won the game, 60-48. 27? What a funny number!

In 2003, On Saturday Night Live, the show opened with a pre-parody of the first CBS 60 Minutes 'Point-Counterpoint' with Bill Clinton and Bob Dole. Daryll Hammon opened as Bill Clinton, while SNL-alum Day Aykroyd did his Bob Dole impression (his first since his original 1975-79 regular stint), starting the rebuff with an aniticipated “Bill, you ingorant slut!” The audience explodes with applause. This also makes for the longest time between the two uses of a running joke on SNL.

In 2015, Sam Simon, a co-creator of “The Simpsons” and animal-rights advocate, died in Pacific Palisades, California. He was 59.

In 2019, The movie “Captain Marvel” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. It's a superhero film about Carol Danvers, a former Air Force pilot who discovers her true identity and powers as an intergalactic warrior in the midst of a war between two alien races.

In 2020, “Rob Riggle: Global Investigator” began airing on Discovery Channel.

In 2024, 03 x 08 = 24

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1978, "The Evil" was released by New World Pictures / Rangoon Productions; Gus Trikonis (director/screenplay); Galen Thompson (screenplay); Richard Crenna, Joanna Pettet, Andrew Prine, Cassie Yates, Victor Buono, Lynne Moody, Mary Louise Weller, Robert Viharo, Milton Selzer, Ed Bakey, George O'Hanlon Jr., Galen Thompson; Horror; Live Action

In 1991, "The Hard Way" was released by Universal Pictures / The Badham/Cohen Group; John Badham (director); Daniel Pyne, Lem Dobbs (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, James Woods, Stephen Lang, Annabella Sciorra, John Capodice, Delroy Lindo, Luis Guzmán, LL Cool J, Mary Mara, Penny Marshall, Christina Ricci, Kathy Najimy, Lewis Black, Bill Cobbs, Bryant Gumbel; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "The Birdcage" was released by United Artists; Mike Nichols (director); Elaine May (screenplay); Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Hank Azaria, Calista Flockhart, Dan Futterman, Christine Baranski, Tom McGowan, Grant Heslov, Tim Kelleher, Ann Cusack, Stanley DeSantis, J. Roy Helland, Anthony Giaimo, Lee Delano, David Sage, Michael Kinsley, Trina McGee-Davis, Herschel Sparber, Francesca Cruz, Al Rodrigo, Luis Camacho, Dante Henderson, Kevin Alexander Stea, Jay Leno, Don LaFontaine; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Hellraiser: Bloodline" was released by Miramax Films; Alan Smithee (director); Peter Atkins (screenplay); Doug Bradley, Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Kim Myers, Adam Scott, Christine Harnos, Charlotte Chatton, Mickey Cottrell, Jody St. Michael, Courtland Mead; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1996, "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; David R. Ellis (director); Chris Hauty, Julie Hickson (screenplay); Ralph Waite, Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Robert Hays, Kim Greist, Veronica Lauren, Kevin Chevalia, Benj Thall, Max Perlich, Michael Rispoli, Sinbad, Carla Gugino, Tisha Campbell, Jon Polito, Adam Goldberg, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ross Malinger, Michael Bell, Tress MacNeille, Al Michaels, Tommy Lasorda, Bob Uecker, Jeff Fischer, Andrew Airlie, Will Sasso, Bart the Bear; Adventure Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "If Lucy Fell" was released by TriStar Pictures; Eric Schaeffer (director/screenplay); Sarah Jessica Parker, Eric Schaeffer, Ben Stiller, Elle Macpherson, James Rebhorn, Robert John Burke, David Thornton, Bill Sage, Dominic Chianese, Scarlett Johansson; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1998, "Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure" was released by ABC / Walt Disney Television; John Power (director); Jacqueline Feather, David Seidler (screenplay); Alyssa Milano, Bruce Campbell, Stan Cahill, Tom Scholte, W. Morgan Sheppard, Frank C. Turner, Peter Flemming, Tom McBeath, Terence Kelly, Jerry Wasserman, Beverley Elliott, Gillian Barber, Jed Rees, Larry Musser, Tom Heaton, Dean Wray, Charles Siegel, David Longworth, David Fredericks, Ginta Rae; Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "All About the Benjamins" was released by New Line Cinema / Cube Vision; Kevin Bray (director); Ice Cube, Ronald Lang (screenplay); Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Eva Mendes, Tommy Flanagan, Carmen Chaplin, Valarie Rae Miller, Roger Guenveur Smith, Anthony Michael Hall, Lil' Bow Wow, Anthony Giaimo, Robert MacBeth, Bob Carter, Barbara Barron; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Cadet Kelly" was released by Buena Vista Television; Larry Shaw (director); Gail Parent, Michael Walsh (screenplay); Hilary Duff, Christy Carlson Romano, Gary Cole, Shawn Ashmore, Aimee Garcia, Linda Kash, Nigel Hamer, Sarah Gadon, Andrea Lewis, Joe Matheson, Beverlee Buzon, Dalene Irvine, Avery Saltzman, Christopher Tai, Josh Wittig, Edie Inksetter, Stewart Arnott, Desmond Campbell, Tim Post, Martin Roach, Lt. William T. Bates, Neil Daly; Comedy, Drama, Family; Live Action

In 2002, "The Time Machine" was released by DreamWorks / Warner Bros. Pictures; Simon Wells (director); John Logan (screenplay); Guy Pearce, Samantha Mumba, Mark Addy, Sienna Guillory, Phyllida Law, Alan Young, Orlando Jones, Jeremy Irons, Omero Mumba, Yancey Arias, Laura Kirk, Josh Stamberg, Myndy Crist, Connie Ray, Doug Jones, Richard Cetrone; Sci-Fi, Adventure; Live Action

In 2016, "Open Season: Scared Silly" was released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment / Sony Pictures Animation; David Feiss (director); Donny Lucas, Will Townsend, Melissa Sturm, Trevor Devall, Garry Chalk, Kathleen Barr

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Open The Door, Richard!” by Count Basie And His Orchestra Featuring Harry Edison And Bill Johnson charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Open The Door, Richard!” by Three Flames charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Open The Door, Richard!” by Dusty Fletcher charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Open The Door, Richard!” by Jack Mcvea charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Huggin' And Chalkin'” by Hoagy Carmichael With The Chickadees charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Tiger Rag” by Les Paul And Mary Ford charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Hambone” by Frankie Laine And Jo Stafford charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Get A Job” by The Silhouettes charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Short Shorts” by The Royal Teens charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Little Blue Man” by Betty Johnson charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bad Motorcycle” by The Storey Sisters charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Day After Day (It's Slippin' Away)” by Shango charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Wolf Creek Pass” by C.W. McCall charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Dance The Kung Fu” by Carl Douglas charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Bertha Butt Boogie” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Shaving Cream” by Benny Bell charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Wish I Was Eighteen Again” by George Burns charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Circus' (Computer Game)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Shriner's Convention” by Ray Stevens charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Super Bowl Shuffle” by Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Here's Your Sign (Get The Picture)” by Travis Tritt And Billy Engvall charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)” by Rodney Atkins charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!” by Tegan And Sara Featuring The Lonely Island charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “If” by Telly Savalas charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Captain Beaky” by Keith Michell, Captain Beaky And His Band charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Living In The Plastic Age” by The Buggles charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Worzel's Song” by Jon Pertwee charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Poison Ivy” by Lambrettas charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “TV” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 59 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Love Missile F1-11” by Sigue Sigue Sputnik charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Hi-Ho Silver” by Jim Diamond charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 61 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!” by Tegan And Sara Featuring The Lonely Island charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da / While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by The Beatles charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Scaffold charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I'm The Urban Spaceman” by The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Newcastle Song / Ventriloquist Love” by Bob Hudson charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting / Gamblin' Man” by Carl Douglas charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “(It's A) Monster's Holiday / Great Expectations” by Buck Owens charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) / Bang The Drum” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Surfin' U.S.A. / The Warmth Of The Sun” by The Beach Boys charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life / Brian” by Monty Python charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want) / Money (That's What I Want) (pt. 2)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rainbow Connection / I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “C'mon Aussie C'mon (The New Era) / World Series Cup / Have A Go” by The Mojo Singers charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders / A Menacing Glow In The Sky” by Player [1] charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star / Kid Dynamo” by The Buggles charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars / Asylum” by Gary Numan charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon / Visions Of The Night” by The Police charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Drac's Back / Carry On Sharon” by Andy Forray charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) / Peel The Tatties” by Fiddler's Dram charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Computer Games / Wot Do You Want” by Mi-Sex charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Tusk / Never Make Me Cry” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 51 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Planet Claire / There's A Moon In The Sky (Called The Moon)” by The B-52's charted at number 62 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Bobby And The Space Invaders / Runaway” by Dennis D. Wilson charted at number 86 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “The Distance” by CAKE charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Computer Games” by Mi-Sex charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Jezebel” by Jon Stevens charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)” by Cathy And The Cucumbers charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Food For Thought” by The Barron Knights charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Day Trip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time)” by Fiddler's Dram charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “The Distant Future EP” by Flight Of The Conchords charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 13 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 33 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 47 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 22 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 40 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Der Kommissar” by Falco und Orchester charted at number 61 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Beatles charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “An Englishman In New York (Strange Apparatus)” by Godley And Creme charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock And Roll High School” by The Ramones charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Plastic Age” by The Buggles charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “F**k Macarena” by MC Rage charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 39 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 63 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 73 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 99 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 83 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 33 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 50 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 23 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 24 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 110 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 186 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Marmalade charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 16 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sabre Dance” by Love Sculpture charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 19 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 35 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Paris Latino” by Star Academy 2 charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 84 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 53 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Short Shorts” by The Royal Teens charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Get A Job” by The Silhouettes charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Lily The Pink” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 68 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 80 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Day After Day (It's Slippin' Away)” by Shango charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” by Jim Stafford charted at number 58 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Please Mr. President” by Paula Webb charted at number 90 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr charted at number 97 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Walking On The Moon” by The Police charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rock Me Amadeus” by Falco charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Russians” by Sting charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Spies Like Us” by Paul McCartney charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Harlem Shuffle” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Sun City” by Artists United Against Apartheid charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)” by Rodney Atkins charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!” by Tegan And Sara Featuring The Lonely Island charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 85 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1997, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 53 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, “I Shot The Sheriff” by Warren G charted at number 13 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for March 8, 2025

What's Today?

Today is Sat Mar the 8 in the year 2025
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 67 of the year
Serialnumber = 45712
Julian date = 2460731 O.S.= 2 - 23 - 2025

Calendar

Holidays

Saint John of God Feast Day
[USA] Iditarod Day
[USA] National Procrastinators Week (Day 6)
[USA] Aardvark Week Ends
[USA] Camp Week Ends
[USA] Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week Ends
[USA] Federal Employees Recognition Week Ends
[USA] Help Someone See Week Ends
[USA] Lutheran School Week Ends
[USA] Save Your Vision Week Ends
[China, Cuba, Mauritania, Mongolia, USSR] Women's Day
[Egypt, Libya, Syria] Syrian Revolution Day (1963)
[?] Be Nasty Day
[USA] Skunks Mating Day
[USA] Stretch Your Legs Day
[World] International Women's Day
[USA] Iditarod Race Week Ends
[USA] National Volunteers of America Week Ends
[USA] Women's Get-Away Weekend (Day 2)
[USA] Set your clock ahead-Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 AM tomorrow (2007-)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Aries: The Ram (3-21 thru 4-19); Aries people are bold, impulsive and confident. Body part associated with this sign: The head. Element: Fire. Occupations: Exploration, the military, entrepreneur, outdoor engineering, fireman. Ruling Planet: Mars. Traits: Energetic, assertive, impulsive.
Astrological sign: Pisces: The Fishes (2-20 thru 3-20). Body part associated with this sign: The feet. Element: Water. Occupations: Medicine, teacher, fisherman, dancing and the arts, clergy. Ruling Planet: Neptune. Traits: Sympathetic, sensitive, emotional, imaginative.
March was the first month of the ancient world, named after the god of war, Mars.
Gems: bloodstone, jasper and aquamarine
Flowers: daffodil and jonquil
Meanings: the sentimental meaning of the aquamarine is for courage, and the jonquil and the daffodil are for the breath of spring.
Full Moon: the Worm Moon, the Chaste Moon, and among some Indian tribes, the Awakening, the Deer and the Crow Moon.
Citizens Month in China
National Furniture Refinishing Month
American Red Cross Month
American Woman's History month
Cataract Awareness Month
Civilized and Polite Behavior Among Citizens Month in China.
Foot Health Month.
Gardening, Nature and Ecology Books Month
Herb Month in Missouri
Humorists Are Artists Month
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Music in our Schools Month
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