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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for May 22

Last Updated 07-08-2023

⛪🎭Richard Benjamin -- is 85 in the year 2023 and 86 in the year 2024; b.5/22/1938
Jewish, TV/Movie Actor, Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Paula Prentiss's hubby
TV Shows: He & She, Quark (as Adam Quark, the captain of an intergalactic garbage scow)
Movie Titles: Westworld, Catch-22, Marci X, Deconstructing Harry

🎵🎸Ian Underwood -- is 84 in the year 2023 and 85 in the year 2024; b.5/22/1939
Rock and Roll Keyboardist
Misc: Woodwind player
Group Names: Mothers of Invention

🎭Ann Cusack -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.5/22/1961
Actress
TV Shows: Jeff Foxworthy Show (as Karen Foxworthy)
Movie Titles: Nightcrawler, A League of Their Own, Accepted, Stigmata

🎭Mark Christopher Lawrence -- is 59 in the year 2023 and 60 in the year 2024; b.5/22/1964
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Chuck (as Big Mike)
Movie Titles: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Pursuit of Happyness, Garfield (2004)

🎭Molly Ephraim -- is 37 in the year 2023 and 38 in the year 2024; b.5/22/1986 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Last Man Standing (as Mandy Baxter)
Movie Titles: Paranormal Activity (series), College Road Trip

🎨Georges "Herge" Remi -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/22/1907 N.S. d.3/3/1983 N.S. (75)
Cartoonist, Belgiumese
Misc: an underrated Belgian cartoonist; Tin Tin creator

🎭🎵Harry Ritz -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/22/1907 d.3/29/1986 (78)
Actor, Comedian, Dancer (m), Singer
Misc: of The Ritz Brothers

🎭Johnny Olsen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/22/1910 d.10/12/1985 (75)
Announcer (m)
TV Shows: Doorway to Fame, Hold That Note, Keep it in the Family, Play Your Hunch, Jackie Gleason Show, What's My Line?, I've Got a Secret, The Price is Right (Come on down!)

🎭Paul Winfield -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/22/1939 d.3/7/2004 (64)
Actor
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles
Misc: some say b. 1940 or b. 1941
TV Shows: Julia (as Paul Cameron), Roots, The Blue & the Gray, 227 (as Julian C. Barlow), Family Matters

🎭Brody Stevens -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/22/1970 N.S. d.2/22/2019 N.S. (48)
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: RN: Steven Brody
TV Shows: Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!

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🎭Dame Margaret Rutherford -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/11/1892 d.5/22/1972 (80)
Movie Actress, Comedienne, English

🎭Richard Biggs -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/18/1960 d.5/22/2004 (44)
Actor
TV Shows: Babylon 5 (as Dr. Steven Franklin)

🎭Thurl Ravenscroft -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/6/1914 N.S. d.5/22/2005 N.S. (91)
Actor, Commercial Actor
Misc: Tony The Tiger voicist since 1952, singer of songs on How the Grinch Stole Christmas and scary voice for cartoons
Song Titles: Grim Grinning Ghosts, You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch

💰🎭Dina Merrill -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/29/1923 d.5/22/2017 N.S. (93)
Philanthropist, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Nedenia Hutton; Cliff Robertson's wife
TV Shows: Batman (as Calamity Jan)
Movie Titles: The Player, Operation Petticoat, Caddyshack II, Butterfield 8

Related Events on This Date

In 0600, B.C., the first use of a lucky rabbitʹs foot.

In 1761, The first life insurance policy issued in the United States was issued on this day. Can you think which company it was? Nope. Donʹt even try. Youʹll never guess. It was the Corporation for the Relief of Poor and Distressed Presbyterian Ministers and of the Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of Presbyterian Ministers. WOW-Zers! Can you image what size their letterhead must have been? It was the CftRoPaDPMaoftPaDWaCoPM…for short. We wonder how long the policy must have been…

In 1926, R.C., “Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue” hits number one on the pop singles chart by Gene Austin.

In 1933, The first modern day sighting of the Loch Ness Monster is reported by John Mackay.

In 1942, The Pluto film, “The Army Mascot” is released.

In 1953, On the cover of TV Guide: “Red Buttons”. Other Articles: Howdy Doody, Ernie Kovacs

In 1955, Jack Benny signed off his last live network radio broadcast after a run of 23 years. Mr. Benny was devoting his time fully to TV. His program brought many of his old cronies to TV as well: announcer, Don Wilson; bandleader, Phil Harris; Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson; singer, Dennis Day; and Bennyʹs wife — Mary Livingstone.

In 1956, “The Bob Hope Show”, TV Variety; last aired on NBC.

In 1961, AT THE MOVIES: Fred MacMurray in “THE ABSENT MINDED PROFESSOR”

In 1961, R.C., “Mother-In-Law” by Ernie K-Doe peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1961, R.C., “The Touchables In Brooklyn” by Dickie Goodman peaked at #42 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #34. “Goodbye, Old Paint”. A famous painter who has renounced civilization, Dubov, visits the island (with a short-wave radio, of course). The castaways are hopeful that Dubov will give them his transmitter, but soon discover he does not wish to go back to civilization. They must come up with a scheme to make him change his mind, and attempt to make him jealous by pretending Gilligan is an artistic genius.

In 1965, R.C., “Iko Iko” by The Dixie Cups peaked at #20 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “Super-cali-fragil-istic-expi-ali-docious” by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.

In 1965, R.C., “The Mouse” by Soupy Sales peaked at #76 on the pop singles chart.

In 1966, ED SULLIVAN SHOW NANCY SINATRA was a musical guest…while Comic JOAN RIVERS makes her first appearance on Edʹs show

In 1967, The long running childrenʹs series, “MisterRogersʹ Neighborhood”, TV Childrens, hosted by the Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers, debut on NET (WQED) (now PBS). Fred Rogers teaches young children that itʹs okay to make believe, cry, wear sweaters and loafers and to believe that they are special.

In 1969, “The Jonathan Winters Show” second run, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Laverne and Shirley: Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams”. Other Articles: Soap Opera Queens, The Practice

In 1980, “The Ropers”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1981, “The Four Seasons” starring Alan Alda who also directed, Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, and other stars opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.; it premiered in Denver April 30.

In 1984, On Guiding Light, Nola (Lisa Brown) had a "Wizard of Oz" fantasy in which she sought help from the Wizard to find a name for her baby.

In 1986, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Cher comments that she was told that Letterman was an “a--hole.” (Only the last syllable is bleeped.) Dave responds, “For those viewing at home, what Cher said was that I was an awfully nice guy.”

In 1987, The Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film, “Ernest Goes To Camp” is released in theaters in the U.S.

In 1987, “Beverly Hills Cop II” starring Eddie Murphy opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1990, Microsoft presented Windows 3.0. It still had bugs.

In 1992, After a reign of nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson stepped down as host of NBCʹs “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”, telling his audience, “I bid you a very heartfelt good night.” Carsonʹs co-stars Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen also left the show. The program showed flashbacks of his previous programs. Carson was succeeded by Jay Leno the following week.

In 1992, No fools they, Carson competitors Dennis Miller and Alan Havey (host of Comedy Centralʹs “Night After Night”) allow their shows to go blank, “in tribute to the King of Late Night” the night of Johnny Carsonʹs final “Tonight Show.” And “Late Night with David Letterman” opens with a video montage of all of Carsonʹs appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman.” After the opening remarks, Letterman thanks Carson for his own success, claiming that Carsonʹs show was so successful that a show “about squirrels mating in a cage could succeed after Carsonʹs show at 12:30.” When a staffer would leave “Late Night,” there would appear near the end of the show a picture of that staffer and the notice “Good luck, ____, from your pals at LATE NIGHT.” At the end of the May 22, 1992 show, the featured staffer was Johnny Carson.

In 1992, “Video Library — Greatest Hits” video by “Weird Al” Yankovic was released

In 1993, Mike Myers wed Robin Ruzan

In 1995, The cast of “Laverne and Shirley” gets back together for a 20th anniversary reunion special, which would make the celebration aired a few weeks ago on ABC a highly meaningful 27th.

In 1997, The Postal Service debuted the Bugs Bunny stamp.

In 1997, “Hot” album by Squirrel Nut Zippers was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1999, On the cover of TV Guide: “Home Improvement stars Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson”. Other Articles: Home Improvement Closes Shop, Doctor Quinn tv movie, Cleopatra, Michael Landon Jr.

In 2000, Aaron Tippin released "Kiss This", the first single from his album People Like Us. Co-written by Aaron's wife, Thea, the single became Aaron's third and final #1 on the Billboard country charts, five years after his last chart topper.

In 2002, Rosie OʹDonnell hosted the last episode of her talk show. It premiered in 1996. She later began hosting The Rosie Show in 2011 on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

In 2005, Voice actor Thurl Ravenscroft, who supplied Tony the Tigerʹs “Theyʹre grrrrreat!” for more than 50 years, died in Fullerton, California, at age 91.

In 2012, “Hollywood Squares (as Hip Hop Squares)” returned to be airing new episodes on MTV2.

In 2014, “Last Comic Standing” returned to be airing new episodes on NBC.

In 2022, Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson departed from “Saturday Night Live,” leaving the sketch institution without arguably its two most famous names after its 47th season finale.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1981, "Bustin' Loose" was released by Universal Pictures / Omar Productions / Northwest Film and Television Consultants / Universal Clearances; Oz Scott (director); Lonne Elder III, Richard Pryor, Roger L. Simon (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian, George Coe, Earl Billings, Bill Quinn, Fred Carney, Peggy McCay, Roy Jenson, Angel Ramirez, Nick Dimitri, Gary Goetzman, Paul Mooney, Vern Taylor, Alphonso Alexander, Kia Cooper, Edwin de Leon, Jimmy Hughes, Edwin Kinter, Tami Luchow, Janet Wong, Morgan Roberts, Inez Pedroza; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1981, "The Four Seasons" was released by Universal Pictures; Alan Alda (director/screenplay); Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou, Sandy Dennis, Rita Moreno, Jack Weston, Bess Armstrong, Elizabeth Alda, Beatrice Alda; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1981, "Outland" was released by Warner Bros. / The Ladd Company; Peter Hyams (director/screenplay); Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James B. Sikking, Kika Markham, Nicholas Barnes, Clarke Peters, Steven Berkoff, John Ratzenberger, Manning Redwood, Angus MacInnes, Eugene Lipinski, Sharon Duce, P.H. Moriarty, Angelique Rockas, Doug Robinson; Sci-Fi, Thriller; Live Action

In 1985, "Brewster's Millions" was released by Universal Pictures; Walter Hill (director); Timothy Harris, Herschel Weingrod (screenplay); Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins, David White, Jerome Dempsey, Jerry Orbach, Pat Hingle, David Wohl, Tovah Feldshuh, Hume Cronyn, Joe Grifasi, Peter Jason, Rick Moranis; Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "The Chipmunk Adventure" was released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company; Janice Karman (director/screenplay); Ross Bagdasarian Jr. (screenplay); Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Dody Goodman, Anthony De Longis, Susan Tyrrell, Ken Sansom, Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright, Philip L. Clarke, Charlie Adler, Patrick Pinney, Mona Marshall, Jan Rabson, Jack Angel, Mel Blanc, Laura Summer, George Poulos, Kathy Ritter; Animation, Adventure, Musical; Animation

In 1987, "Ernest Goes to Camp" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; John R. Cherry III (director/screenplay); Coke Sams (screenplay); Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Iron Eyes Cody, Lyle Alzado, Gailard Sartain, Daniel Butler, Scott Menville, Jacob Vargas, Todd Loyd, Hakim Abdulsamad, Richard Speight, Jr., Patrick Day, Danny Capri, Eddy Schumacher, Andy Woodworth, Buck Ford, Larry Black, Hugh Sinclair, Johnson West, Jean Wilson, Ivan Green, Christian Haas, Brenda Haynes, Charlie Lamb, Mac Bennett; Comedy; Live Action

In 1992, "Alien 3" was released by 20th Century Fox; David Fincher (director); David Giler, Walter Hill, Larry Ferguson (screenplay); Sigourney Weaver, Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Lance Henriksen, Pete Postlethwaite, Holt McCallany, Paul McGann, Danny Webb, Brian Glover, Ralph Brown, Vincenzo Nicoli, Christopher John Fields, Peter Guinness, Leon Herbert, DeObia Oparei, Christopher Fairbank, Phil Davis, Niall Buggy, Clive Mantle; Sci-fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1992, "Encino Man" was released by Hollywood Pictures; Les Mayfield (director); George Zaloom, Shawn Schepps (screenplay); Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, Megan Ward, Michael DeLuise, Patrick Van Horn, Dalton James, Rick Ducommun, Jonathan Quan, Rose McGowan, Michole White, Mariette Hartley, Richard Masur, Ellen Blain, Sandra Hess, Mike Diamente, Erick Avari, Gerry Bednob, Allen Russell, Infectious Grooves; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Mission: Impossible" was released by Paramount Pictures; Brian De Palma (director); David Koepp, Robert Towne (screenplay); Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vanessa Redgrave, Ingeborga Dapkunaite, Marek Vasut, Rolf Saxon, Karel Dobry, Andreas Wisniewski, Garrick Hagon, Olegar Fedoro, Morgan Deare, Ion Caramitru, Dale Dye, Marcel Iures, Emilio Estevez, John Knoll; Action, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1998, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" was released by Universal Pictures / Rhino Entertainment / Summit Entertainment; Terry Gilliam (director/screenplay); Tony Grisoni, Alex Cox, Tod Davies (screenplay); Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Ellen Barkin, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci, Mark Harmon, Cameron Diaz, Katherine Helmond, Michael Jeter, Craig Bierko, Lyle Lovett, Flea, Christopher Meloni, Harry Dean Stanton, Troy Evans, Debbie Reynolds, Jenette Goldstein, Verne Troyer, Gregory Itzin, Laraine Newman, Penn Jillette, Hunter S. Thompson, Larry Cedar, Tim Thomerson, Richard Riehle, Richard Portnow, Steve Schirripa, Larry Brandenburg, Jennifer Elise Cox, Kim Flowers, Tane McClure, Donald Morrow; Comedy; Live Action

In 1998, "The Opposite of Sex" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Don Roos (director/screenplay); Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan, Lisa Kudrow, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Galecki, Ivan Sergei, William Lee Scott, Colin Ferguson, Megan Blake, Dan Bucatinsky, Chauncey Leopardi, Rodney Eastman, Leslie Grossman; Comedy; Live Action

In 2011, "Kung Fu Panda 2" was released by Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks Animation; Jennifer Yuh Nelson (director); Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger (screenplay); Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Gary Oldman, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride, Dennis Haysbert, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Victor Garber, Paul Mazursky, Romy Rosemont, Maury Sterling, Fred Tatasciore, Lauren Tom, Conrad Vernon, Liam Knight; Animation, Comedy

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1948, “Mañana (Is Soon Enough For Me)” by Peggy Lee charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka)” by The Andrews Sisters charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Tell Me A Story” by Sammy Kaye And Don Cornell With The Kaydets charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka)” by Vaughn Horton And His Polka Debs charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Sabre Dance” by Woody Herman charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Wooly Bully” by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Iko Iko” by Dixie Cups charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Queen Of The House” by Jody Miller charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Boo-Ga-Loo” by Tom And Jerrio charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Super-Cali-Fragil-Istic-Expi-Ali-Docious” by Julie Andrews And Dick Van Dyke charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Laurie (Strange Things Happen)” by Dickey Lee charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Mouse” by Soupy Sales charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Chim, Chim, Cheree” by New Christy Minstrels charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “You Turn Me On (Turn On Song)” by Ian Whitcomb And Bluesville charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Timothy” by The Buoys charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “When You're Hot, You're Hot” by Jerry Reed charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “The Court Room” by Clarence Carter charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Ajax Liquor Store” by Hudson And Landry charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Welcome Back (Theme From 'Welcome Back, Kotter')” by John Sebastian charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Happy Days” by Pratt And McClain charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “I.O.U.” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bigfoot” by Bro Smith charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Sixteen Tons” by The Don Harrison Band charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Yes, Yes, Yes” by Bill Cosby charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Making Our Dreams Come True (Theme From "Laverne And Shirley")” by Cyndi Grecco charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Murphy's Law” by Cheri charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Know What Boys Like” by The Waitresses charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Predict” by Sparks charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 104 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 109 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Three Little Pigs” by Green Jellÿ charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal” by Arrested Development charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Supermodel (You Better Work)” by RuPaul charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Wild, Wild West” by Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill And Kool Mo Dee charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “I'll Think Of A Reason Later” by Lee Ann Womack charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hillbilly Shoes” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “All Star” by Smash Mouth charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “I'm Awesome” by Spose charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1965, “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Pop Go The Workers” by The Barron Knights charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Clapping Song” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Iko Iko” by Dixie Cups charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “It's A Sin To Tell A Lie” by Gerry Monroe charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Sugar, Sugar” by Sakkarin charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Good Old Arsenal” by Arsenal First Team Squad charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Grandad” by Clive Dunn charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “No Charge” by J.J. Barrie charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Combine Harvester (Brand New Key)” by The Wurzels charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “We Have A Dream” by Scotland World Cup Squad charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “House Of Fun” by Madness charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “This Time (We'll Get It Right) / We'll Fly The Flag” by England World Cup Squad '82 charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Tottenham Tottenham” by Tottenham Hotspur Fa Cup Final Squad charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around / Top O' The Morning To Ya” by House Of Pain charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “The Jungle Book Groove” by Jungle Book charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Shouting For The Gunners” by Arsenal Fa Cup Squad '93 charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Ding Dong Song” by Günther And The Sunshine Girls charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Insects” by Ash charted at number 99 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

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

In 1965, “Do The Clam” by Elvis Presley charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Lally Stott charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody / I'm In Love With My Car” by Queen charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy / Black Bear Road” by C.W. McCall charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Only Sixteen / The Millionaire” by Dr. Hook charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh) / Paper Face” by Dove charted at number 63 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “D.I.V.O.R.C.E / Cuckoo” by Billy Connolly charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “I Like Beer / From A Mansion To A Honky Tonk” by Tom T. Hall charted at number 86 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Be Good Johnny / F19” by Men At Work charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Mickey / Hanging Around” by Toni Basil charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Golden Brown / Love 30” by The Stranglers charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh) / Rhythm, Movement And Throbbing” by Tight Fit charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Computer Love / The Model” by Kraftwerk charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Beatles Movie Medley / I'm Happy Just to Dance With You” by The Beatles charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Wordy Rappinghood / (You Don't Stop) Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) / Faith, Hope And Charity” by Fun Boy Three charted at number 53 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Lunatic Fringe / Cowboys In Hong Kong (As Far As Siam)” by Red Rider charted at number 56 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “(Oh) Pretty Woman / Happy Trails” by Van Halen charted at number 59 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Don't Talk To Strangers / Comic Book Heroes / I'm Your Superman” by Rick Springfield charted at number 65 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Homosapien / Keat's Song” by Pete Shelley charted at number 71 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Detachable Penis” by King Missile charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool And DCUP charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem)” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Maoris On 45” by The Consorts charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Be Good Johnny” by Men At Work charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Homosapien” by Pete Shelley charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Heading For The Top” by World Cup Soccer Squad charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Wild Thing” by The Troggs charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Detachable Penis” by King Missile charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “I Put A Spell On You” by Bryan Ferry charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 18 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “You're In The Army Now” by Bolland charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Ça plane pour moi” by Leila K. charted at number 40 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Best Friend” by Toy-Box charted at number 24 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 26 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 29 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Ding Dong Song” by Günther And The Sunshine Girls charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1993, “Ça plane pour moi” by Leila K. charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Supermodel (You Better Work)” by RuPaul charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by Haiducii charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by O-Zone charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 26 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1971, “Acapulco Gold” by Mason-Dixon charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Ça plane pour moi” by Leila K. charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “We're Going To Ibiza!” by Vengaboys charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Best Friend” by Toy-Box charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 39 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by O-Zone charted at number 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by Haiducii charted at number 60 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1993, “Alison (C'est ma copine à moi)” by Jordy charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 11 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 22 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 86 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by O-Zone charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by Haiducii charted at number 9 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper charted at number 20 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 81 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Bébé Lilly charted at number 38 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1965, “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Best Friend” by Toy-Box charted at number 19 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Da da da ich lieb dich nicht du liebst mich nicht aha aha aha” by Trio charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Ça plane pour moi” by Leila K. charted at number 20 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Lou Bega charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 42 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by Haiducii charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by O-Zone charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 52 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1965, “Iko Iko” by Dixie Cups charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Boo-Ga-Loo” by Tom And Jerrio charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Timothy” by The Buoys charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “One Toke Over The Line” by Brewer And Shipley charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Big Gee charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “When You're Hot, You're Hot” by Jerry Reed charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Signs” by The Five Man Electrical Band charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “A Mama And A Papa” by Ray Stevens charted at number 73 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Ajax Liquor Store” by Hudson And Landry charted at number 75 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Welcome Back (Theme From 'Welcome Back, Kotter')” by John Sebastian charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Happy Days” by Pratt And McClain charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three charted at number 59 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The Fonz Song” by The Heyettes charted at number 83 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Making Our Dreams Come True (Theme From "Laverne And Shirley")” by Cyndi Grecco charted at number 85 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “No Charge” by John Gilbert charted at number 86 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “I.O.U.” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Homosapien” by Pete Shelley charted at number 50 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Wild, Wild West” by Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill And Kool Mo Dee charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1993, “I Put A Spell On You” by Bryan Ferry charted at number 37 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 98 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” by Baz Luhrmann charted at number 29 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 48 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 54 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2004, “Dragostea din teï” by Haiducii charted at number 3 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 2 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2010, “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool And DCUP charted at number 10 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Bob Esponja pantalones cuadrados” by SpongeBob Squarepants charted at number 49 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 17 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs May 22, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Wed May the 22 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 143 of the year
Serialnumber = 45422
Julian date = 2460441 O.S.= 5 - 9 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Basilicus, martyr.
St. Rita Feast Day
National Bike to Work Week (Day 4)
International Pickle Week (Day 4)
National Cellular Phone Safety Week (Day 4)
National Senior Smile Week (Day 4)
National Surgical Technologist Week (Day 2)
World Trade Week (Day 4)
News Services Week (Day 4)
American Japan Week (Day 4)
National Safe Boating Week (Day 4)
Poppy Week (Day 4)
Associated Press Day (1900)
Atlas Day
Mysteries are Marvelous Day
National Maritime Day
Sri Lanka Heroes' Day.
[USA] Harvey Milk Day (California)
[USA] Emergency Medical Services for Children Day
[Bermuda] Bermuda Day
[Haiti] National Sovereignty Day
[Sri Lanka] Republic Day (1972)
[USA] National Maritime Day (1933)
[World] Trade Day/National Maritime Day (1819)

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
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May's name comes from the Latin word maiores, or elders.
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