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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for May 7

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭Richard O'Sullivan -- is 80 in the year 2024 and 81 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1944
Actor, Comedian, English
TV Shows: Doctor in Charge, Doctor in the House (as Dr. Bingham), Man About the House, Robin's Nest, Dick Turpin, Me and My Girl

🎭Robin Strasser -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1945
TV/Soap Actress
Names/Places: b. in New York; MN:V(ictory) I(n) E(urope); Laurence Luckinbill's ex-
TV Shows: Another World, All My Children, One Life To Live (as Dorian Cramer Lord Callison), Knots Landing (as Dianne), Coach (as Elaine), Passions (as Hecuba)

🎭Philip Charles MacKenzie -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1946 N.S.
Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Making the Grade, Brothers (as Donald Maltby), Open House (as Ted Nichols)

🎵🎸Bill Kreutzmann Jr. -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1946
Hall of Famer, Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer
Names/Places: b. in Palo Alto, CA
Group Names: The Grateful Dead (co-founder)

✍🎭Amy Heckerling -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1952 N.S.
Screen/Scriptwriter, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Look Who's Talking (series), Loser, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Clueless

🎭🏆Traci Lords -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1969
TV/Movie Actress, Exerciser, Model
Names/Places: b. in Stubenville, Oh.; RN:Nora Louise Kuzma
Misc: ex-teen porn movie princess (some 70 films); some say b. 1968
TV Shows: Roseanne, Melrose Place (as Rikki)

🎭🎵Breckin Meyer -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1974
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Drummer
TV Shows: Frankin and Bash (as Jared Franklin), King of the Hill (as Joseph Gribble), Jackie Thomas Show (as Chas), Home Court (as Mike), Robot Chicken (as various voices)
Movie Titles: Go, Garfield (2004), Clueless, 54, Road Trip, Rat Race, Pinocchio (voice), Herbie: Fully Loaded, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

🎭Jack Thriller -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1982 N.S.
Comedian
Names/Places: NN: The King of Pop comedy
TV Shows: Wild 'N Out

🎭Aidy Bryant -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.5/7/1987 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live
Movie Titles: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

🎵Clyde Forsman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/7/1915 d.6/5/2009 (94)
Accordionist
Group Names: Those Darn Accordions!

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🎭Totie Fields -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/7/1930 d.8/2/1978 (48)
Comedienne
Names/Places: RN:Sophie Feldman
Misc: some say b. 1931

Gene Wolfe -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/7/1931 N.S. d.4/14/2019 N.S. (87)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Science Fiction Writer (m)

🎵🎸Jerry Nolan -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/7/1946 d.1/14/1992 (45)
Punk Rock Drummer
Group Names: New York Dolls

🎭Robert Hegyes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/7/1951 d.1/26/2012 (60)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Welcome Back Kotter (as Juan Luis Pedro Phillipo Epstein de Huevos), Cagney & Lacey (as Det. Manny Esposito)

J. Lec Stanislaw -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/6/1909 d.5/7/1966 (57)
Author (m), Poet (m), Satirist (m), Polish

🎭Guy Williams -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/14/1924 d.5/7/1989 (65)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: RN:Armando Catalano
Misc: died earlier but May 6 or 7 was the day he was discovered dead.
TV Shows: Zorro (as Don Diego de la Vega aka Zorro), Lost in Space (as Prof. John Robinson)

🎭Douglas Fairbanks Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/9/1909 d.5/7/2000 (90)
Movie Actor, TV Host, Stuntman, Movie Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RMLN:Elton Ulman Jr.; Joan Crawford's ex-, Douglas Sr.'s son
Misc: Hosted England TV's self titled anthology series; United Artists co-founder, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences original member and first president; he never took a movie role without first asking "how much furniture do I get to jump over?"
Movie Titles: The Mark of Zorro (movies' first), Robin Hood, The Thief of Bagdad, Outward Bound, The Dawn Patrol, Little Caesar, The Prisoner of Zenda, Gunga Din

🎭Gilbert Lewis -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/6/1941 d.5/7/2015 (74)
Actor
TV Shows: Pee Wee's Playhouse (as the King of Cartoons in season one)

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🎭🏆Tawny Kitaen -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/5/1961 N.S. d.5/7/2021 N.S. (59)
Actress, Variety Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress, Model
Names/Places: David Coverdale's ex-wife; RFN:Julie
Misc: video vixen; some say b. 1962; once did three TV series in one season 1992-1993
TV Shows: Santa Barbara (as Lisa), WKRP in Cincinnatti (as nighttime D.J. Mona Loveland), Eek the Cat (as Annabelle), America's Funniest People
Movie Titles: Bachelor Party, The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak, Witchboard

Related Events on This Date

In 1914, A number of U.S. congressmen introduced a proposed national Mothers Day holiday for the second Sunday in May and there was not a single “no” vote.

In 1935, 05 x 07 = 35

In 1955, The cartoon short “Hare Brush” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1958, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: CHAMPS with “TEQUILA”

In 1966, R.C., “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith peaked at #51 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, The Whoʹs “Pinball Wizard” is released. It reaches number five in the U.S.

In 1973, “The New Bill Cosby Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1977, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of One Day at a Time (Bonnie Franklin, MacKenzie Phillips, and Valerie Bertinelli)”. Other Articles: Allʹs Fair, Fred Silverman.

In 1977, The “Quark” pilot aired on NBC. It would return the following year as a short-run series.

In 1982, The 1981 movie “Mommie Dearest” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1982, “Jokebook”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on NBC.

In 1983, August Hoffman performed a record 29,051 consecutive sit-ups.

In 1983, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Silver Spoons (Joel Higgins, Erin Gray, Ricky Schroeder)”. Other Articles: Larry King show, Baseball

In 1983, R.C., “Jeopardy” by Greg Kihn Band peaked at number two on the pop singles chart, a song that originally had nothing to do with the game show until “Weird Al” parodied that into “I Lost On Jeopardy”

In 1984, Itʹs “Lawsuit Day” on “Late Night with David Letterman,” as legal eagle F. Lee Bailey judges which slights or on-air accidents are cause for lawsuits against either the show or its scheduled guests.

In 1986, Cybill Shepherdʹs dress arrived at the studios of “Late Night With David Letterman,” a week before her scheduled visit, so Letterman had used it as a bit. Not to be outdone, when Shepherd arrives tonight, she ignores the dress and comes on wearing a towel. “It seemed appropriate. It was a designer towel,” Shepherd later tells People Magazine.

In 1987, Shelley Long, who plays Goody Two-shoes pseudointellectual cutie-pie waitress Diane Chambers, makes her last appearance as a regular on the hit NBC sitcom “Cheers.” She went on to pursue a movie career.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: While the LATE SHOW broadcasts in San Francisco, Clint Eastwood plays guest host of LATE SHOW at an empty Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.

In 2000, The Disney movie “Gepetto” aired on ABC.

In 2001, “Space Ghost Coast to Coast” returned to be airing new episodes on Cartoon Network.

In 2005, Growing Pains actor Alan Thicke, 58, married his longtime girlfriend, model Tanya Callau, 30, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

In 2010, The movie “Iron Man 2” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2012, “Worldʹs Wildest Police Videos” returned to be airing new episodes on Spike.

In 2035, 05 x 07 = 35

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1979, "The Ballad of the Daltons" was released by unknown; René Goscinny, Henri Gruel, Morris, Pierre Watrin (directors); Roger Carel, Daniel Ceccaldi, Jacques Balutin, Jacques Deschamps, Jacques Fabbri, Gérard Hernandez, Henri Labussière, Jacques Legras, Jacques Morel, Pierre Trabaud, Jean-Marc Thibault, Rosy Varte, Pierre Tornade, René Goscinny, Michel Elias, Bernard Haller, Roger Lumont, Ada Lonati, Henri Poirier, Henri Virlojeux, Eric Kirsty, Georges Atlas, Gisèle Grimm, Lawrence Riesner; Comedy; Animation

In 1982, "Diner" was released by MGM/UA Entertainment Company; Barry Levinson (director/screenplay); Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Timothy Daly, Ellen Barkin, Paul Reiser, Michael Tucker, Kathryn Dowling, Colette Blonigan, Jessica James, Clement Fowler, Kelle Kipp; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1982, "Forbidden World" was released by New World Pictures; Allan Holzman (director); Tim Curnen (screenplay); Jesse Vint, Dawn Dunlap, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles, Fox Harris, Raymond Oliver, Scott Paulin, Michael Bowen, Don Olivera; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1991, "Stephen King's Sometimes They Come Back" was released by CBS / Come Back Productions / Dino de Laurentiis Communications / Paradise Films; Tom McLoughlin (director); Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal (screenplay); Tim Matheson, Brooke Adams, Robert Rusler, Chris Demetral, Robert Hy Gorman, William Sanderson, Nicholas Sadler, Bentley Mitchum, Matt Nolan, Tasia Valenza, William Kuhlke, Zachary Ball; Horror; Live Action

In 1993, "Dave" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Ivan Reitman (director); Gary Ross (screenplay); Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley, Charles Grodin, Faith Prince, Laura Linney, Tom Dugan, Stephen Root, Ralph Manza, Bonnie Hunt, Anna Deavere Smith, Charles Hallahan, Stefan Gierasch; Comedy, Drama; Live action

In 1993, "Much Ado About Nothing" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Kenneth Branagh (director/screenplay); Kenneth Branagh, Michael Keaton, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Briers, Gerard Horan, Imelda Staunton, Brian Blessed, Ben Elton, Jimmy Yuill, Richard Clifford, Phyllida Law, Patrick Doyle; Romance, Comedy; Live action

In 1993, "My Neighbor Totoro" was released by Tokuma Shoten / Streamline Pictures / 20th Century Fox / 50th Street Films; Hayao Miyazaki (director/screenplay); Greg Snegoff, Lisa Michelson, Cheryl Chase, Alexandra Kenworthy; Family; Animation

In 2000, "Geppetto" was released by ABC / Walt Disney Television / James Pentecost Productions / Karz Entertainment; Tom Moore (director); David I. Stern, Carlo Collodi (screenplay); Drew Carey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brent Spiner, René Auberjonois, Seth Adkins, Usher Raymond, Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Brady, Anthony Crivello, Chris Marquette, Renee Olstead, Teresa Parente, Janel Parrish, Anton Yelchin, Patti Cohenour, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Jason Graae, Myles Jeffrey, Kristin Klabunde, Kyme, Tessa Ludwick, Paige Miller, Sara Paxton, Tiler Peck, Scarlett Pomers, Mark Saul, Kyle Sullivan, Arnetia Walker, Camille Winbush, Josh Zuckerman, Grover Dale, Aaron Spann, Kane Hodder, Jack Salvatore Jr.; Musical, Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2000, "Jason and the Argonauts" was released by NBC / Hallmark Entertainment / Panfilm; Nick Willing (director); Matthew Faulk (screenplay); Jason London, Frank Langella, Natasha Henstridge, Derek Jacobi, Olivia Williams, Angus Macfadyen, Dennis Hopper, Jolene Blalock, James Callis, Brian Thompson, Adrian Lester, Ciarán Hinds, Diana Kent, David Calder, Mark Lewis Jones, Hugh Quarshie, Olga Sosnovska, Kieran O'Brien, Tom Harper, Omid Djalili, John Sharian, Elliot Levey, Norman Roberts, Greg Hicks, Adam Cooper, John Bennett, Richard Bonehill, Freda Dowie, Zoë Eeles, Andrew Scarborough, Joseph Gatt, Rhys Miles Thomas, Mark Folan Deasy, Xavier Anderson, Charles Cartmell, Dodger Phillips, Peter Gevisser, Mickey Churchill, Andrew Tansey, Zeta Graff, Alit Kreiz, Alan Stocks, Suzanne Harbison, Freya Archard, Mike Savva; Adventure, Fantasy; Live Action

In 2004, "New York Minute" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Dennie Gordon (director); Emily Fox, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage (screenplay); Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Eugene Levy, Andy Richter, Jared Padalecki, Riley Smith, Andrea Martin, Drew Pinsky, Darrell Hammond, Mary Bond Davis, Bob Saget, Jack Osbourne, Joey Klein, Neil Crone, Garen Boyajian, Jonathan Wilson, Boyd Banks, H. Jon Benjamin, Frank Welker, Simple Plan, Naked Cowboy, Alannah Ong, Gala and Krissy, Thomas Gleadow; Comedy;

In 2004, "Off the Lip" was released by Hannover House; Robert Mickelson (director); Marguerite Moreau; Comedy;

In 2004, "Van Helsing" was released by Universal Pictures; Stephen Sommers (director/screenplay); Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Will Kemp, Kevin J. O'Connor, Shuler Hensley, Alun Armstrong, Elena Anaya, Robbie Coltrane, Silvia Colloca, Josie Maran, Tom Fisher, Samuel West, Deep Roy, Martin Klebba, Stephen Fisher; Action, Adventure, Fantasy;

In 2011, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films; Rob Marshall (director); Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio (screenplay); Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Penélope Cruz, Kevin R. McNally, Sam Claflin, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Stephen Graham, Richard Griffiths, Greg Ellis, Damian O'Hare, Óscar Jaenada, Keith Richards, Anton Lesser, Roger Allam, Judi Dench, Christopher Fairbank, Paul Bazely, Bronson Webb, Yuki Matsuzaki, Robbie Kay, Steve Evets, Ian Mercer, Deobia Oparei, Gemma Ward, Sebastian Armesto, Juan Carlos Vellido, Gerard Monaco, Luke Roberts, Daniel Ings, Emilia Jones, Patrick Kennedy, Clifford Rose, Derek Mears; Fantasy

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Bill Hayes charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Crazy Otto” by Johnny Maddox And The Rhythmasters charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Fess Parker charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Tennessee Ernie Ford charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “It's A Sin To Tell A Lie” by Somethin' Smith And The Redheads charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Voices Of Walter Schumann charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Sink The Bismarck” by Johnny Horton charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “White Silver Sands” by Bill Black's Combo charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Money (That's What I Want)” by Barrett Strong charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “He'll Have To Stay” by Jeanne Black charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Got A Girl” by The Four Preps charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Rainy Day Women #12 And 35” by Bob Dylan charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of Irving” by Frank Gallop charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Dirty Water” by The Standells charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)” by Swingin' Medallions charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Downtown” by Mrs. Miller charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Peter Rabbit” by Dee Jay And The Runaways charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “A Lover's Concerto” by Mrs. Miller charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” by Joe Tex charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Whirly Girl” by Oxo charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “I Eat Cannibals (Part 1)” by Toto Coelo charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Our House” by Madness charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Bang The Drum All Day” by Todd Rundgren charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Ricky” by "Weird Al" Yankovic (And Tress MacNeille) charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name (Cheers Theme)” by Gary Portnoy charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Lies” by Thompson Twins charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Da' Butt” by E.U. charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Route 66” by Depeche Mode charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Beverly Hills” by Weezer charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Friday” by Rebecca Black charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1960, “My Old Man's A Dustman (Ballad Of...Disposal Officer)” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Delaware” by Perry Como charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)” by Edd 'Kookie' Byrnes And Connie Stevens charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “I Put A Spell On You” by Alan Price Set charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Communication” by David McCallum charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Wild Thing” by The Troggs charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” by Joe Tex charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by Piero Umiliani charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Miss The Girl” by The Creatures charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Ooh To Be Ah” by Kajagoogoo charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Snot Rap” by Kenny Everett charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Liverpool Anthem” by Liverpool Football Club charted at number 57 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Pump Up The Bitter” by Star Turn On 45 (Pints) charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Loadsamoney (Doin' Up The House)” by Harry Enfield charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Come On You Reds” by The Manchester United Football Squad charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Bull In The Heather” by Sonic Youth charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Doop” by Doop charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo?” by Tony Christie Featuring Peter Kay charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 97 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1949, “Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka)” by The Andrews Sisters charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1949, “The Maharajah Of Magador” by Vaughn Monroe And His Orchestra Featuring Ziggy Talent charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane” by The Ames Brothers or Dean Martin charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Make Yourself Comfortable” by Sarah Vaughan charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Open Up The Doghouse (Two Cats Are Comin' In)” by Dean Martin And Nat "King" Cole charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Too Much Tequila” by The Champs charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Fortune Teller” by The Throb charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Fortune Teller / Sad Day” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of The Green Berets” by SSgt Barry Sadler charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Car Wash / Water” by Rose Royce charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “The Rubberband Man / Now That We're Together” by The (Detroit) Spinners charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Shoop Shoop Diddy Wop Cumma Cumma Wang Dang / Don't Mention My Name” by Monte Video And The Cassettes charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Buffalo Gals / Buffalo Gals (Trad. Square)” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar / Helden von Heute” by Falco charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Dracula's Tango (Sucker For Your Love) / Mucho Macho” by Toto Coelo charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar / Dancing In The Shadows” by After The Fire charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stuck On Earth” by ALF (Paul Fusco) charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Doop” by Doop charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1977, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar” by Falco charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Lies” by Thompson Twins charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Buffalo Gals” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Rock The Casbah” by The Clash charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Pulsing” by The Body Electric charted at number 18 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Der Kommissar” by After The Fire charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “I Eat Cannibals” by Toto Coelo charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Anarchy In The U.K.” by Megadeth charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “A**hole” by Denis Leary charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 47 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1977, “Beatles” by Forbes charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees And His Cast Of Idiots charted at number 15 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” by Joe Tex charted at number 18 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 11 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 20 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 32 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Just Had Sex” by The Lonely Island Featuring Akon charted at number 38 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1994, “Doop” by Doop charted at number 19 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “One Night In Bangkok” by Vinylshakerz charted at number 47 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 69 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 74 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “Down Under” by Luude Featuring Colin Hay charted at number 21 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Rawhide” by The Chaps charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (völlig losgelöst)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “99 Luftballons” by Nena charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Doop (Remix)” by Doop charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 39 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Poco Loco Gang charted at number 55 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1994, “Doop” by Doop charted at number 40 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 10 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool And DCUP charted at number 31 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 90 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 82 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1960, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Do-Re-Mi” by Jahn Teigen charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Our House” by Madness charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Buffalo Gals” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Doop” by Doop charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “One Night In Bangkok” by Vinylshakerz charted at number 87 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 43 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 58 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, “Sink The Bismarck” by Johnny Horton charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Got A Girl” by The Four Preps charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Walkin' My Cat Named Dog” by Norma Tanega charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Rainy Day Women #12 And 35” by Bob Dylan charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Got My Mojo Working” by Jimmy Smith charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Ballad Of Irving” by Frank Gallop charted at number 58 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “A Lover's Concerto” by Mrs. Miller charted at number 84 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Dirty Water” by The Standells charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)” by Joe Tex charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Sex (I'm A...)” by Berlin charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” by Styx charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Lies” by Thompson Twins charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Whirly Girl” by Oxo charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “F**k You! (aka Forget You)” by CeeLo Green charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 56 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2022, “We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero And Stephanie Beatriz charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 34 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I Wanna Be A Flintstone” by Screaming Blue Messiahs charted at number 73 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 96 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 7 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 5 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 41 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Barbra Streisand” by Duck Sauce Featuring Armand van Helden And A-Trak charted at number 42 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 2 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs May 7, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Tue May the 7 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 128 of the year
Serialnumber = 45407
Julian date = 2460426 O.S.= 4 - 24 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Stanislaus, bishop, martyr, patron of Poland.
St. Notkar Balbulus Feast Day
Childcare Awareness Week (Day 2)
Clean Air Week (Day 3)
National Family Reading Week (Day 2)
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National Walking Week (Day 2)
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Be Kind to Animals Week (Day 3)
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[RI] American Hertiage Week (Day 3)
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Pen-Friends International Week Ends
School Family Day
[Dahomey] Anniversary of Presidential Council
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Reminders

Astrological Sign: Gemini: The Twins (5-21 thru 6-20); Ruling Planet: Mercury. Element: Air. Traits: Mentally active, talkative, versatile. Body part associated with this sign: The arms. Occupations: Crafts, communications, work dealing with intricate problems, sales, small businesses.
Flowers: Hawthorne and Lily of the Valley
Gem: Emerald and Agate
Full Moon: the Flower Moon, the Song Moon and the Hare Moon or the Faery Moon.
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May's name comes from the Latin word maiores, or elders.
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