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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for August 4

Last Updated 08-06-2023

🎭🎮Kristoffer Tabori -- is 71 in the year 2023 and 72 in the year 2024; b.8/4/1952
Actor, Producer/Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor
Names/Places: Viveca Lindfors' son
Misc: principally a video game voice actor in his latter years
TV Shows: Chicago Story, QB VII
Movie Titles: Purdued, "Tom, Dick and Harriet", Dishonored
Video Games: EverQuest II, Gladius, New Legends, Spider-Man (series), Alpha Protocol, Ninja Gaiden (series), Star Wars (series)

✍🎭Billy Bob Thornton -- is 68 in the year 2023 and 69 in the year 2024; b.8/4/1955
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor
Movie Titles: Sling Blade, The Apostle, Armageddon, A Simple Plan, Pushing Tin, Bandits, Bad Santa, The Alamo's Davy Crockett, Friday Night Lights, Bad News Bears (2005), The Ice Harvest, The Astronaut Farmer

🎭🎮Lauren Tom -- is 62 in the year 2023 and 63 in the year 2024; b.8/4/1961
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: Friends (as Julie), King of the Hill (as Min Souphanousinphone and Kahn Souphanousinphone Jr), Futurama (as Amy Wong), Teen Titans Go! (as Gizmo / Jinx)
Movie Titles: Bad Santa, Kung Fu PAnda 2, Wall Street, The Joy Luck Club
Video Games: FusionFall, Heroes of the Strom

🎭Lee Mack -- is 55 in the year 2023 and 56 in the year 2024; b.8/4/1968 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Producer (m), Panelist, English
Names/Places: RN:Lee Gordon McKillop; b. in Southport, Lancashire, England, UK
TV Shows: Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI, The Sketch Show, Would I Lie to You?, Not Going Out (as Lee), They Think It's All Over

🎭Michael DeLuise -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.8/4/1970 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Gilmore Girls, seaQuest DSV (as Tony Piccolo), NYPD Blue (as Andy Sipowicz Jr.)
Movie Titles: Wayne's World, He Was a Quiet Man, Encino Man, The Man Without a Face

🎭🎵Sir Harry Lauder -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1870 d.2/26/1950 (79)
Comedian, Songwriter, Folk Singer, Scottish
Names/Places: RLN:MacLennan
Misc: d. Feb 25?

🎵Carson Robison -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1890 d.3/24/1957 (66)
Arranger, Songwriter, Country Singer

🎵🎷Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1901 N.S. d.7/6/1971 N.S. (69)
Hall of Famer, Cornetist, Bandleader, Jazz Singer, Jazz Trumpeter
Names/Places: aka Pops; RN:Daniel Louis; wed 6x's
Misc: New Orleans jazzman; not 7-4-00 acc to baptist papers, baptized Aug 25; originatd the "scat" vocal
Song Titles: Hello Dolly

🎭Clara Peller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1903 d.8/11/1987 (84)
Actress
Misc: The Where's-The-Beef Lady for Wendy's

🎭🎵Helen Kane -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1903 d.9/26/1966 (63)
Movie/Stage Actress, Vaudevillaness, Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:Schroder; NN:Boop Boop a Doop Girl
Misc: Betty Boop copied her

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🎭Carol Arthur -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1935 N.S. d.11/1/2020 N.S. (85)
Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: Dom DeLuise's widow
Movie Titles: Blazing Saddles, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Silent Movie, Sunshine Boys

🎭🎮Frank Vincent -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1939 d.9/13/2017 N.S. (78)
Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Sopranos (as Phil Leotardo)
Movie Titles: Raging Bull, Casino, Goodfellas
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto (series)

🎭Paul Mooney -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1941 N.S. d.5/19/2021 N.S. (79)
Actor, Comedian
Misc: was a writer for comedian Richard Pryor
Movie Titles: The Buddy Holly Story (as Sam Cooke), Bamboozled

✍🎭Richard Belzer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/4/1944 N.S. d.2/19/2023 N.S. (78)
Author (m), Actor, Comedian, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Thicke of the Night (regular); Homicide: Life On The Street (as John Munch), Law and Order Special Victims Unit (as Det. John Munch)
Movie Titles: Scarface, Man on the Moon

🎭🎵Frank Fontaine -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1920 d.8/4/1978 (58)
TV/Radio Actor, Comedian, Singer
TV Shows: Jackie Gleason Show (as Crazy Guggenheim)

🎭🎵Kenny Price -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/27/1931 d.8/4/1987 (56)
Comedian, Country Singer
Names/Places: NN:The Round Mound of Sound
TV Shows: Midwestern Hayride, Hee Haw (regular)

🎵Larry Parnes -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/3/1929 d.8/4/1989 (59)
Music Figure, English
Misc: Britain's first major rock 'n roll manager who controlled the industry before The Beatles

Jeanne Louise Calment -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/21/1875 N.S. d.8/4/1997 N.S. (122)
World's Oldest Person
Misc: world's oldest living person; became the oldest living person ever that can be authenticated on 10-17-1995

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✍🎭Lorenzo Music -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/2/1937 d.8/4/2001 (64)
Comedy Writer (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, TV Producer (m)
TV Shows: Rhoda (as Carlton the doorman), Garfield and Friends (the cat voice)

🎭Stu Rosen -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/26/1939 N.S. d.8/4/2019 N.S. (80)
Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m)
Names/Places: RN: Stuart M. Rosen
Misc: Voice Director
TV Shows: Dusty's Treehouse (writer and host, 1968-1980), Hulk Hogan's Rock 'n' Wrestling, Fraggle Rock, Batman: The Animated Series, Spiderman: The Animated Series, X-Men, Superman: The Animated Series

Related Events on This Date

In 1888, “Strange Case Of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” opens in London.

In 1908, In Brooklyn, the last-place Cardinals blank the Brooklyn Superbas (Dodgers), 3-0. The entire Washington Park contest is played with just one ball.

In 1932, 08 x 04 = 32

In 1951, “Iʹve Got You Under My Skin” makes the pop chart by Stan Freberg; will peak at #11.

In 1954, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Sh-Boom,” The Crew-Cuts. Stan Freberg made fun of this song.

In 1956, R.C., “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Cadets peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1956, R.C., “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Gadabouts peaked at #39 on the pop singles chart.

In 1956, “Hound Dog”, by Elvis Presley entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1958, R.C., “Op” by The Honeycones peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

In 1958, R.C., “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1958, R.C., “The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor” by Joe South peaked at #47 on the pop singles chart.

In 1958, R.C., “Willie And The Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show peaked at number nine on the pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace”, by Big Bopper entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1960, ABC attempts to fill the rerun season with “Silents Please”, featuring edited versions of classic silent movies. Ernie Kovacs takes over as host when the show returns the following March.

In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Dennis the Menace: Jay North and Gale Gordon”. Other Articles: Clint Walker, Ann-Margret

In 1962, R.C., “Ahab, The Arab” by Ray Stevens peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, R.C., “My Daddy Is President” by Little Jo Ann peaked at #67 on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, R.C., “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies reentered the chart and peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, READING ABOUT ALLAN SHERMAN The comic/ folksinger (and former TV producer) is profiled in the Arts and Leisure section of the Sunday “NEW YORK TIMES.”

In 1966, “Dang Me” album by Roger Miller was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1972, COVER OF LIFE Comic FLIP WILSON; and inside “AND THE BEAT WENT ON AT A MILLION DECIBELS”, a report on the ROLLING STONES concert tour

In 1972, “Super Fly”, Motion Picture, opens.

In 1973, R.C., “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke (That Cigarette)” by Commander Cody peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1975, COVER OF PEOPLE PETER SELLERS

In 1978, “Macho Man” album by Village People was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, On the cover of TV Guide: “Joyce Dewitt of Threeʹs Company”. Other Articles: Mike Douglas

In 1980, COVER OF PEOPLE DAN AYKROYD and JOHN BELUSHI (as “THE BLUES BROTHERS”)

In 1982, Wild Man Fischer, whoʹd quit show business a day earlier, is “back in” show business.

In 1983, Because the search for today's master tape came up empty, being missing during the weekend of July 22nd, Search for Tomorrow was broadcast live from the Reeves Teletape Theater on West 81st Street for the first time in over 14 years. Warren (Michael Corbett) and Wendy's (Lisa Peluso) steamy affair went off without a flub, Liza (Sherry Mathis) and Travis (Rod Arrants) left for a second honeymoon without tripping. The only visible evidence the show was live was a buzzing fly that landed smack on the cheek of Danny Walton, played by actor Cain DeVore. The uninvited pest marked a memorable beginning for DeVore, who made his television debut that day. The show opened with the announcer saying, "Live from New York, it's Search for Tomorrow." "We did it," shouted Peluso at the end of the broadcast, wrapping her arms around the nearest cameraman. "It was the fastest half-hour of my life. I think we should do it once a month to get our adrenalin going." "There's too much room for error in live TV, said Larry Haines (Stu), who disagreed. "Why do that when we can perfect it on tape?"

In 1983, While warming up before the fifth inning of the Yankees 3-1 win over the Blue Jays game at Torontoʹs Exhibition Stadium, New York outfielder Dave Winfield accidentally kills a seagull with a thrown ball. After the game, Winfield is brought to the Ontario Provincial Police station on charges of cruelty to animals and is forced to post a $500 bond before being released. The charges will be dropped the following day.

In 1985, Prior to the loss that results in Tom Seaver winning his 300th game, the Yankees honor Phil Rizzuto by retiring their former player and current broadcasterʹs uniform number ten. The 'Scooter', known for the expression 'Holy Cow', is knocked over in a pregame ceremony by a fitting gift from the team, a cow wearing a halo.

In 1986, On “Late Night with David Letterman,” Letterman takes a shower with audience volunteer Elise Lark. Concerned that perhaps a little too much of Elise was seen on camera, the show is never rebroadcast.

In 1986, “Weird Al” Yankovic recorded the parodies “Addicted To Spuds” and “Living With A Hernia” for his Polka Party LP.

In 1987, Country singer Kenny Price…who played Elrod the sheriff on TVʹs “Hee Haw”…died of a heart attack at the age of 56. Ohmygod, they killed Kenny! You [bleep]!

In 1987, Florence Henderson and John Kappas, Marriage.

In 1987, Itʹs producer Barry Sandʹs last night on “Late Night with David Letterman,” as heʹs leaving to start work on a very promising new show on the Fox network, known as “The Wilton North Report.”

In 1990, R.C., “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny” by Bombalurina peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart; it was a remake of the Brian Hyland novelty hit “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini.”

In 1990, “ABC Mystery Movie”, TV Anthology; last aired.

In 1990, “Beauty and The Beast”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS.

In 1994, Howard Stern drops out of New York gubernatorial race.

In 1995, The movie “Babe” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Far-ram-you!

In 1995, The movie “Batman Forever” opened in movie theaters in Austria, Denmark, Israel, and Portugal.

In 1997, The sitcom “USA High” debut on USA.

In 1998, “Perennial Favorites” album by Squirrel Nut Zippers was released

In 2001, On the cover of TV Guide: the cast of That 70's Show

In 2002, “The Anna Nicole Show” premiered on the E! cable channel. Highlights of the first episode include Mrs. Smithʹs purchase of a new house, and trying to keep her breasts in her top, since “These bad boys are trying to get out.”

In 2022, “Beavis and Butt-Head” returned to be airing new episodes on Paramount+

In 2022, “Super Giant Robot Brothers” began airing on Netflix

In 2032, 08 x 04 = 32

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1982, "Things Are Tough All Over" was released by Columbia Pictures; Thomas K. Avildsen (director); Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin (screenplay); Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Evelyn Guerrero, John Steadman, George Wallace, Billy Beck, Senta Moses, Aaron Freeman, Ben Powers, Rip Taylor, Dave Coulier, Ruby Wax, Shelby Chong, Toni Attell, Mike Bacarella, Don Bovingloh, Richard "Moon" Calhoun, Jennifer Condos, John Corronna, Mike Friedman, Maya Harman, Vanaghan S. Housepian, Garth Shaw, Rikki Marin; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "Babe" was released by Universal Pictures; Chris Noonan (director/screenplay); George Miller (screenplay); James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Brittany Byrnes, Wade Hayward, Paul Goddard, Zoe Burton, Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes, Hugo Weaving, Danny Mann, Miriam Flynn, Russi Taylor, Roscoe Lee Browne, Paul Livingston, John Erwin, Doris Grau, Ross Bagley, Debi Derryberry, Courtland Mead, Jazz Raycole, Patrika Darbo, Julie Forsyth, Rosanna Huffman, Tina Lifford, Gennie Nevinson, Kerry Walker, Michael Edward-Stevens, Charles Bartlett, Evelyn Krape, Gemini Barnett, Rachel Davey, Kevin Jamal Woods, Jane Alden, Kimberly Bailey, Michelle Davison, Maeve Germaine, Carlyle King, Mary Linda Phillips, Paige Pollack; Comedy, Drama, Family; Live Action

In 1995, "Bushwhacked" was released by 20th Century Fox; Greg Beeman (director); John Jordan, Danny Byers, Tommy Swerdlow, Michael Goldberg (screenplay); Daniel Stern, Jon Polito, Brad Sullivan, Ann Dowd, Anthony Heald, Tom Wood, Blake Bashoff, Corey Carrier, Michael Galeota, Michael P. Byrne, Natalie West, Max Goldblatt, Ari Greenberg, Janna Michaels, Michael O'Neill; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "Something to Talk About" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Lasse Hallström (director); Callie Khouri (screenplay); Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, Robert Duvall, Gena Rowlands, Kyra Sedgwick; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Dick" was released by Columbia Pictures / Phoenix Pictures; Andrew Fleming (director); Andrew Fleming, Sheryl Longin (screenplay); Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Dan Hedaya, Bruce McCulloch, Will Ferrell, Saul Rubinek, Teri Garr, Dave Foley, Harry Shearer, Ted McGinley, Karl Pruner, Devon Gummersall, Jim Breuer, G. D. Spradlin, Ryan Reynolds, French Stewart; Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "Coyote Ugly" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films; David McNally (director); Gina Wendkos, Kevin Smith (screenplay); Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, Maria Bello, Melanie Lynskey, Tyra Banks, John Goodman, Izabella Miko, Bridget Moynahan, Michael Weston, Melody Perkins, LeAnn Rimes, Johnny Knoxville, John Fugelsang, Jeremy Rowley, Michael Bay, Susan Yeagley, Kaitlin Olson, Alex Borstein, Carol Ann Susi, Del Pentecost, Jeremy Rowley, Ellen Cleghorne, Bud Cort, Greg Pitts, Whitney Dylan, Victor Argo, Peter Appel, Ken Hudson Campbell, Jimmy Shubert, Jack McGee, Sarah Jane Morris, Chris Wylde; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2000, "Hollow Man" was released by Columbia Pictures; Paul Verhoeven (director); Andrew W. Marlowe (screenplay); Kevin Bacon, Elisabeth Shue, Josh Brolin, Kim Dickens, Greg Grunberg, Joey Slotnick, Mary Randle, William Devane, Rhona Mitra, Pablo Espinosa, Margot Rose; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 2000, "Saving Grace" was released by Fine Line Features; Nigel Cole (director); Mark Crowdy, Craig Ferguson (screenplay); Brenda Blethyn, Craig Ferguson, Martin Clunes, Tchéky Karyo, Valerie Edmond, Jamie Foreman, Bill Bailey, Diana Quick, Tristan Sturrock, Phyllida Law, Linda Kerr Scott, Leslie Phillips, Paul Brooke, Ken Campbell, Clive Merrison; Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "The Tao of Steve" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Jenniphr Goodman (director/screenplay); Duncan North, Greer Goodman (screenplay); Donal Logue, Greer Goodman, James 'Kimo' Wills, Ayelet Kaznelson, David Aaron Baker, Nina Jaroslaw; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 2006, "Barnyard" was released by Paramount Pictures / Nickelodeon Movies / O Entertainment / Amblimation; Steve Oedekerk (director/screenplay); Kevin James, Sam Elliott, Courteney Cox, Wanda Sykes, Danny Glover, Andie MacDowell, David Koechner, Jeffrey Garcia, Tino Insana, Cam Clarke, Rob Paulsen, Steve Oedekerk, John DiMaggio, Maurice LaMarche, Fred Tatasciore, Maria Bamford; Comedy, Family; Animation

In 2006, "The Descent" was released by Lionsgate Entertainment / Celador; Neil Marshall (director/screenplay); Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, MyAnna Buring, Nora-Jane Noone, Oliver Milburn; Adventure, Horror

In 2006, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" was released by Columbia Pictures / Relativity Media / Apatow Productions / Mosaic Media Group; Adam McKay (director/screenplay); Will Ferrell (screenplay); Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch, Amy Adams, Andy Richter; Sports, Comedy;

In 2011, "Final Destination 5" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema; Steven Quale (director); Eric Heisserer (screenplay); Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, Miles Fisher, Arlen Escarpeta, David Koechner, Tony Todd; Horror

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1945, “Bell Bottom Trousers” by Tony Pastor And His Orchestra Featuring Ruth McCullough charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1945, “Bell Bottom Trousers” by Jerry Colonna charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Come On-A My House” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Jezebel” by Frankie Laine charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Sweet Violets” by Dinah Shore charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Terry Gilkyson And The Weavers charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Perry Como charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Cadets charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Transfusion” by Nervous Norvus charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Gadabouts charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Stranded In The Jungle” by The Jayhawks charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Ape Call” by Nervous Norvus charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Goodman charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Ahab, The Arab” by Ray Stevens charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Stripper” by David Rose And His Orchestra charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Palisades Park” by Freddy Cannon charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Route 66 Theme” by Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Ben Crazy” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Fortune Teller” by Bobby Curtola charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “My Daddy Is President” by Little Jo Ann charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Callin' Doctor Casey” by John D. Loudermilk charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Uneasy Rider” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Money” by Pink Floyd charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Lord, Mr. Ford” by Jerry Reed charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Commander Cody charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “D.J.” by David Bowie charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Jam On It” by Newcleus charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Obscene Phone Caller” by Rockwell charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Cleanin' Up The Town” by Bus Boys charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Banned In The U.S.A.” by Luke Featuring 2 Live Crew charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Ticks” by Brad Paisley charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil Dicky) Featuring Chris Brown charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1956, “I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle's Blues” by The Goons charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Experiments With Mice” by Johnny Dankworth And His Orchestra charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Lost John / Stewball” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Right Said Fred” by Bernard Cribbins charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Palisades Park” by Freddy Cannon charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Jezebel” by Marty Wilde charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Life On Mars” by David Bowie charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Ying Tong Song” by The Goons charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Pillow Talk” by Sylvia charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron” by Hot Shots charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Duke Of Earl” by Darts charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Death Disco” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “D.J.” by David Bowie charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Hole In My Shoe” by neil charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel And The Furious Five charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Agadoo” by Black Lace charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Banana Banana” by King Kurt charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Summer Holiday” by Kevin The Gerbil charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Jam On It” by Newcleus charted at number 95 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Thunderbirds Are Go!” by F.A.B. Featuring MC Parker charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Boss Of Me” by They Might Be Giants charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Frontier Psychiatrist” by The Avalanches charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Simpsons Theme” by Green Day charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 99 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil Dicky) Featuring Chris Brown charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1951, “Aba Daba Honeymoon” by Debbie Reynolds And Carlton Carpenter charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Get Out Those Old Records” by Mary Martin And Her Son Larry (Hagman) charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Terry Gilkyson And The Weavers charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “I Taut I Taw A Puddy Cat” by Danny Kaye or Les Welch charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Rock Island Line” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” by Gene Pitney charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Stripper” by David Rose And His Orchestra charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The World's Greatest Mum / Three Jobs Down” by Johnny Chester charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Hocus Pocus / Sylvia” by Focus charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Space Oddity / The Man Who Sold The World” by David Bowie charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik / M Factor” by M charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cool For Cats / Model” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Up There Cazaly / The Winner's March” by The Two Man Band charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song) / Lullabye Tissue Paper Co.” by Paul Evans charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song / Just Another Nervous Wreck” by Supertramp charted at number 67 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me / Make Me Over” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 96 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “It's Just Not Cricket” by The Twelfth Man charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Robert DeNiro's Waiting” by Bananarama charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Nelson Mandela” by The Special AKA (The Specials) charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “'Ello John, Got A New Motor?” by Alexei Sayle charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “I Want A New Drug” by Huey Lewis And The News charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “World In Motion” by England New Order charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 2001, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” by Shebang charted at number 19 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2001, “Iko Iko” by Captain Jack charted at number 37 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Living On Video” by DJ Piccolo vs. DJ E-MaxX charted at number 39 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by Two In One charted at number 69 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 60 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Roland The Roadie And Gertrude The Groupie” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 23 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 88 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 90 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 116 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “In The Navy” by Village People charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Simpsons” by Danny Elfman, Sally And Susan Stevens charted at number 18 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Iko Iko” by Captain Jack charted at number 83 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 38 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Money” by Pink Floyd charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Uneasy Rider” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Swamp Witch” by Jim Stafford charted at number 46 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Frankenstein” by The Edgar Winter Group charted at number 72 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Roland The Roadie And Gertrude The Groupie” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Wish I Could Fly (Like Superman)” by The Kinks charted at number 79 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “White Horse” by Laid Back charted at number 95 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Boys Just Want To Have Sex” by Exude charted at number 96 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Cheaper To Keep Her” by Aaron Lines charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Ticks” by Brad Paisley charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 62 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Freaky Friday” by David Burd (aka Lil Dicky) Featuring Chris Brown charted at number 83 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1990, “She Ain't Pretty” by The Northern Pikes charted at number 6 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 23 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 14 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 15 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 40 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 4, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Sun Aug the 4 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 217 of the year
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Julian date = 2460515 O.S.= 7 - 22 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Saint John Vianney Feast Day
[Arizona, Michigan] American Family Day
[Italy] Joust of the Quintana (1st Sunday)
Friendship Day
National Psychiatric Technician Week Begins
[Burkina] Anniversary of Revolution (1983)
[Cook Island] Constitution Day
[Norway] Peer Gynt Festival Days
[Trinidad & Tobago] Discovery Day (1498)
[USA] Coast Guard Day (1790)
[Virgin Islands] Nicole Robin Day
Celebration of Peace Day
Chicago Day (b. 1830)
Freedom of the Press Day
International Clown Week (Day 4)
Simply Your Life Week (Day 4)
Twins Day Festival

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Astrological sign: Leo: The Lion (7-23 thru 8-22); Ruling Planet: Sun. Element: Fire. Traits: Forceful, generous, creative, well-organized. Body part associated with this sign: The heart. Occupations: Supervisor, actor, king, activities requiring physical strength, bartender.
Astrological sign: Virgo: The Virgin (8-23 thru 9-22); Symbol: The Virgin. Ruling Planet: Mercury. Element: Earth. Traits: Analytical, discriminating, modest, neat. Body part associated with this sign: The belly. Occupations: Editor, medicine, chemistry, research, accounting.
Flowers: gladiolus and poppy
Gems: sardonyx and peridot
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