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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for August 9

Last Updated 04-13-2024

✍⛪🎭David Steinberg -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1942
Author (m), Jewish, Actor, Comedian, Commercial Actor, Producer/Director (m), Canadian
Names/Places: b. in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Misc: some say 8-19; Magnovox ads
TV Shows: Mad About You (director), Inside Comedy (director), Designing Women (director)
Movie Titles: The Wrong Guy (director)

🎵John "Pazz" Parry -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1946 N.S.
Singer, British
Group Names: The Bonzo Dog Band, Pasadena Roof Orchestra, soloist

🎭Amanda Bearse -- is 66 in the year 2024 and 67 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1958
Actress, Producer/Director (m), Lesbian
TV Shows: All My Children, Married With Children (as Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy), MadTV (co-director)
Movie Titles: Fright Night, The Doom Generation

🎵Kurtis Blow -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1959
Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Rhythm and Blues Singer, Rapper
Names/Places: b. in Harlem; RN:Kurt Walker
Song Titles: The Breaks, Christmas Rappin', Party Time?, Basketball
Album Titles: Kurtis Blow, Deuce, Tough, The Best Rapper on the Scene, Ego Trip, America

🎭🎮Eric Bana -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1968
Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Video Game Voice Actor, Australian
TV Shows: Full Frontal
Movie Titles: Something in the Air, The Time Traveler's Wife, Chopper, Black Hawk Down, Finding Nemo, Hulk, Troy, Munich, Star Trek (2009), Lone Survivor, Deliver Us From Evil
Video Games: Hulk

✍🎭Thomas Lennon -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1970
Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Reno 911, The Odd Couple (as Felix Unger)
Movie Titles: Night at the Museum (series), Memento, Herbie Fully Loaded

🎭🎮Kevin McKidd -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1973
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m), Video Game Voice Actor, Scottish
Misc: The Improverts comedy group
TV Shows: Rome, Grey's Anatomy (as Dr. Owen Hunt)
Movie Titles: Percy Jackson and the Olympicans: The Lightning Thief, Kingdom of Heaven, Transpotting, Brave, Dog Soldiers
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto (series), Call of Duty (series)

🎭🎮Ashley Johnson -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.8/9/1983
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: Recess (as Gretchen Grundler), Ben 10: Omniverse (as Gwen), Growing Pains (as Chrissy Seaver), Phenom (as Mary Margaret), Maybe This Time (as Gracie), Blindspot (as Patterson), Critical Role
Movie Titles: The Avengers, What Women Want, The Last of Us, The Help
Video Games: Tales from the Borderlands (series), Marvel Heroes, The Last of Us (series), Skylanders (series), The Witness

🎭John Stephenson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/9/1923 d.5/15/2015 (91)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: Voiced some Hanna-Barbera cartoons 50s-60s
TV Shows: People's Choice, Top Cat (as Fancy-Fancy), Jonny Quest (as Dr. Benton Quest), Augue Doggie (as Doggie Daddy)

🎭🎮Cynthia Harris -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/9/1934 N.S. d.10/3/2021 N.S. (87)
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
TV Shows: L.A. Law, Mad About You (as Sylvia Buchman)
Movie Titles: The Distinguished Gentleman, Isadora, Three Men and a Baby
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto V

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🎭Jay Leggett -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/9/1963 d.11/23/2013 (50)
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: In Living Color

🎵🎸Jerry Garcia -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/1/1942 d.8/9/1995 (53)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in San Francisco; RFMN:Jerome John
Group Names: The Grateful Dead (lead and co-founder)

🎵Peter Matz -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/6/1928 d.8/9/2002 (73)
Bandleader
TV Shows: Edie Adams, Jimmy Dean, Hullabaloo, Kraft Music Hall, Carol Burnett Show, Tim Conway Shows

🎭Bernie Mac -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/5/1957 N.S. d.8/9/2008 N.S. (50)
Movie Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Chicago, IL
TV Shows: The Bernie Mac Show (as Bernie Mac MacCollough)
Movie Titles: The Original Kings of Comedy, Charlie's Angels Full Throttle, Bad Santa, Mr. 3000, Ocean's Twelve, Guess Who, Soul Men, Booty Call, Friday, The Players Club, Head of STate, Pride, Transformers, Madagascar Escape 2 Africa

🎭Mel Stuart -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/2/1928 d.8/9/2012 (83)
Movie Director (m)
Movie Titles: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

🎭🎮Barry Jenner -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/14/1941 d.8/9/2016 N.S. (75)
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Dallas (as Dr. Jerry Kenderson), Family Matters (as Lt. Murtagh), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (as Admiral Ross occasional)
Movie Titles: Enough Said, The Taking of Flight 847: The Uli Derickson Story
Video Games: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine -Dominion Wars

Related Events on This Date

In 1859, Nathan Ames, of Saugus, Massachusetts, patented the escalator. The next day, puzzled users thought they were going the wrong way as they kept on running in the opposite direction trying to get to the other side. When the power went out, confused passengers were stranded and called on a rescue team to get them off the escalator. Some inventors should also place instructions on these thingamajigs!

In 1930, A forerunner of Betty Boop, a cartoon character, made her debut in the short “Dizzy Dishes” from Max Fleischer Studios.

In 1930, Walt Disney copyrights the sound version of the film, “Plane Crazy”. Walt Disney copyrights the sound version of the film, “Gallopin' Gaucho”.

In 1934, The first outline for the film “Snow White” is prepared.

In 1940, The Donald Duck film, “Donaldʹs Vacation” is released.

In 1946, The Donald Duck film, “Wet Paint” is released.

In 1947, R.C., “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams and The Western Caravan hit number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for six weeks.

In 1962, Robert Zimmerman legally changed his name to Bob Dylan.

In 1964, NEW YORK ENTERTAINMENT Comic BILL COSBY performs at the BITTER END in Greenwich Village

In 1969, R.C., “Big Bruce” by Steve Greenberg peaked at #97 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, R.C., “Moonflight” by Vik Venus peaked at #38 on the pop singles chart.

In 1969, The “Haunted Mansion” attraction opens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.

In 1972, 08 x 09 = 72

In 1973, "Lord, Mr. Ford" by Jerry Reed was at #1 on the Country chart, Reed's second of three #1's. "Lord, Mr. Ford" is a satire on the social, cultural and economic influence the automobile has had on the American public. The lyrics bemoan the fact that a seemingly simple invention to assist mankind has instead brought nothing but grief.

In 1974, At noon on this day, President Richard M. Nixon formally resigned as president of the United States becoming the first person in the history of the country to resign the top political office in the land. Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the nationʹs 38th chief executive.

In 1974, “The Night Chicago Died” single by Paper Lace was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1975, R.C., “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk peaked at #50 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, “The Carol Burnett Show”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS after eleven years.

In 1980, R.C., “Empire Strikes Back (Medley)” by Meco peaked at #18 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, “Thatʹs My Line”, TV Comedy, TV Variety; debut on CBS. It wasnʹt a takeoff of NBCʹs “Real People” or ABCʹs “Thatʹs Incredible”, it was more of a rip-off as it bombed.

In 1982, CBS sends up Dynasty, as well as is own stable of moneyed prime time soaps with “Filthy Rich,” starring Delta Burke and Dixie Carter. While the show weathers four different timeslots, before finally getting the ax, the big change is comes with the role of the clanʹs leader. The deceased father, whoʹs seen in the form of a videotaped will, started out as Slim Pickens, who died only a few episodes into the sitcomʹs filming, and was replaced by Forest Tucker.

In 1983, “The ½ hour Comedy Hour” folds on ABC. Hosted by Arsenio Hall and Thom Sharp, regulars include future SNLers Jan Hooks and Victoria Jackson.

In 1985, “Pee Weeʹs Big Adventure” starring Paul Reubens opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. It was also co-written by fellow Groundlings Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman, with a cameo from Hartmanʹs future “Saturday Night Live” castmate Jan Hooks.

In 1986, David Childs sets the “inside” loop record for an airplane with 2368 loops.

In 1986, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Growing Pains”. Other Articles: John Houseman, Phil Donahue

In 1988, Just one day after 8/8/88 NYʹs daily number is 888.

In 1992, “Olympic Triplecast” Ended, a PPV flop by NBC.

In 1995, The movie “Batman Forever” opened in movie theaters in Singapore.

In 1995, “Northern Exposure”, TV General Drama; last aired on CBS.

In 1998, Jerry Seinfeldʹs “Iʹm Telling You For The Last Time” live from Broadway in New York City aired on HBO. His intention was to capture the comicʹs stand-up show consisting of old jokes heʹs retiring to preserve on video and audio releases, and after that, he plans to start over again with all new material.

In 2003, On the cover of TV Guide: Jay Leno “Heʹs king of late night. They pay him $17 million. Why canʹt Jay Leno just relax?”

In 2008, Comedian Bernie Mac died in Chicago at age 50.

In 2012, Mel Stuart, 83, an award-winning film documentarian who also directed “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” died in Los Angeles.

In 2072, 08 x 09 = 72

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "The Mephisto Waltz" was released by 20th Century Fox; Paul Wendkos (director); Ben Maddow (screenplay); Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Pamelyn Ferdin, Curd Jürgens, Curt Lowens, Lilyan Chauvin, Khigh Dhiegh, Alberto Morin, Berry Kroeger, Terrence Scammell, Antoinette Bower, Walter Brooke, Frank Campanella, Harry Carter, George DeNormand, Marta Kristen, Ethelreda Leopold, Anabel Shaw; Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Live Action

In 1985, "My Science Project" was released by Touchstone Films; Jonathan R. Betuel (director/screenplay); John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens, Raphael Sbarge, Richard Masur, Barry Corbin, Ann Wedgeworth, Dennis Hopper; Teen, Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" was released by Warner Bros.; Tim Burton (director); Phil Hartman, Paul Reubens, Michael Varhol (screenplay); Paul Reubens, E.G. Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger, Judd Omen, Alice Nunn, Phil Hartman, John Harris, Daryl Keith Roach, Carmen Filpi, Jan Hooks, Jason Hervey, Tony Bill, Lynne Marie Stewart, John Paragon, Cleve Hall, Tim Burton, Michael Varhol, Ed Herlihy, Cassandra Peterson, James Brolin, Morgan Fairchild, Twisted Sister, Milton Berle, John Moody, Ralph Seymour; Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Summer Rental" was released by Paramount Pictures; Carl Reiner (director); Mark Reisman, Jeremy Stevens (screenplay); John Candy, Karen Austin, Kerri Green, Joey Lawrence, Aubrey Jene, Rip Torn, Richard Crenna, John Larroquette, Richard Herd, Lois Hamilton, Carmine Caridi, Frank McCarthy, Bob Wells, Dick Anthony Williams, Reni Santoni; Comedy; Live Action

In 1989, "The Abyss" was released by 20th Century Fox; James Cameron (director/screenplay); Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, J.C. Quinn, Leo Burmester, Kimberly Scott, Todd Graff, John Bedford Lloyd, Chris Elliott, Kidd Brewer Jr., Richard Warlock, Jimmie Ray Weeks, J. Kenneth Campbell, William Wisher, Jr., Ken Jenkins, George Robert Klek, Christopher Murphy, Adam Nelson; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1991, "Bingo" was released by TriStar Pictures; Matthew Robbins (director); Jim Strain (screenplay); Cindy Williams, David Rasche, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., David French, Kurt Fuller, Joe Guzaldo, Robert Thurston, Sheelah Megill, Chelan Simmons, Kimberley Warnat, Glenn Shadix, Janet Wright, Wayne Robson, Suzie Plakson, Simon Webb, Tamsin Kelsey, Betty Linde, Blu Mankuma, Jackson Davies, Antony Holland, Gloria Macarenko, Frank Welker; Family, Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Delirious" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Tom Mankiewicz (director); Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen (screenplay); John Candy, Mariel Hemingway, Emma Samms, Raymond Burr, David Rasche, Charles Rocket, Dylan Baker, Jerry Orbach, Renée Taylor, Andrea Thompson, Zach Grenier, Marvin Kaplan, Milt Oberman, Mark Boone Junior, Robert Wagner, Margot Kidder; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Pure Luck" was released by Universal Pictures; Nadia Tass (director); Francis Veber, Herschel Weingrod, Timothy Harris (screenplay); Martin Short, Danny Glover, Sheila Kelly, Sam Wanamaker, Scott Wilson, Harry Shearer; Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "The Brothers McMullen" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Edward Burns (director/screenplay); Edward Burns, Mike McGlone, Jack Mulcahy, Connie Britton, Shari Albert, Maxine Bahns, Catherine Bolz, Peter Johansen, Jennifer Jostyn, Elizabeth McKay; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1996, "Escape from L.A." was released by Paramount Pictures / Rysher Entertainment; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Debra Hill, Kurt Russell (screenplay); Kurt Russell, Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Georges Corraface, Cliff Robertson, Michelle Forbes, Valeria Golino, Pam Grier, Bruce Campbell, A.J. Langer, Ina Romeo, Peter Jason, Jordan Baker, Caroleen Feeney, Paul Bartel, Tom McNulty, Jeff Imada, Breckin Meyer, Robert Carradine, Shelly Desai, Leland Orser; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action

In 1996, "Jack" was released by Hollywood Pictures / American Zoetrope; Francis Ford Coppola (director); James DeMonaco, Gary Nadeau (screenplay); Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez, Bill Cosby, Fran Drescher, Brian Kerwin, Adam Zolotin, Todd Bosley, Seth Smith, Mario Yedidia, Michael McKean, Allan Rich, Keone Young, Jurnee Smollett, Allison Whitbeck, Dwight Hicks, Mark Coppola, Al Nalbandian; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "24 Hour Party People" was released by United Artists; Michael Winterbottom (director); Frank Cottrell Boyce (screenplay); Steve Coogan, Paddy Considine, Danny Cunningham, Sean Harris, Shirley Henderson, Lennie James, Andy Serkis, John Simm, John Thomson, Mark Windows, Ralf Little, Tim Horrocks, Chris Coghill, Paul Popplewell, Ron Cook, Kieran O'Brien, Raymond Waring, Dave Gorman, Peter Kay, Enzo Cilenti, Rob Brydon, Simon Pegg, Christopher Eccleston, John Stammers, Helen Schlesinger, Kate Magowan, Tony Wilson, Nigel Pivaro, Kenny Baker, Howard Devoto, Rowetta, Terri Seymour, Paul Ryder, Clint Boon, Elizabeth Dawn, Martin Coogan, Jon DaSilva, Mark E. Smith, Mike Pickering, Dave Haslam, Vini Reilly, Keith Allen, Gary Mounfield, Fiona Allen, Conrad Murray; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1941, “The Booglie Wooglie Piggy” by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra With Tex Beneke And The Modernaires charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)” by Red Ingle, Jo Stafford And The Natural Seven charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Botch-A-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciami Piccina)” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Willie And The Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “No Chemise, Please” by Gerry Granahan charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Delicious!” by Jim Backus And Friend charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Op” by The Honeycones charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Got A Match” by Frank Gallop charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Bird On My Head” by David Seville charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Got A Match” by The Daddy-O's charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor” by Joe South charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Quentin's Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Moonflight” by Vik Venus charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “On Campus” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Big Bruce” by Steve Greenberg charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'Jaws'” by John Williams And His Orchestra charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Breaks (Part 1)” by Kurtis Blow charted at number 101 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “You May Be Right” by The Chipmunks charted at number 104 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “ESPN Presents The Jock Jam” by Various Artists charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Bartender Song (aka Sittin' At A Bar)” by Rehab With Hank Williams Jr. charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Word Crimes” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Alt-U.S.

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 1 on the Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Charlie Drake charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Red, Red Wine” by Tony Tribe charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Judge Dread charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Get In The Swing” by Sparks charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Super Womble” by The Wombles charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Circus' (Computer Game)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “C30 C60 C90 Go” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Backstrokin'” by The Fatback Band charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whole Lotta Rosie” by AC/DC charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “It's 'Orrible Being In Love When You're 8 1/2” by Claire And Friends charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “My Adidas” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 91 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Computer Love” by Zapp And Roger charted at number 95 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Fast Food Song” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Take Your Shoes Off” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 93 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 76 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Everything Is AWESOME!!!” by Tegan And Sara Featuring The Lonely Island charted at number 89 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Answer To A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Frozen Orange Juice” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “La La” by The Flying Circus charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty / Sunshine” by Ray Stevens charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali) / Bang The Drum” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends? / In Mazatlan” by War charted at number 93 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me / Through The Long Night” by Billy Joel charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble / The Greatest Gift Of All” by Mac Davis charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster / 6060-842” by The B-52's charted at number 61 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders / A Menacing Glow In The Sky” by Player [1] charted at number 67 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's charted at number 70 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock And Roll High School / Let's Go” by The Ramones charted at number 80 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Up Your Nose With A Rubber Hose / Sure She Is The Girl” by Dave And The Derros charted at number 95 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Port Adelaide Football Club Song” by The Fable Singers charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Adelaide Crows Football Club Song” by The Fable Singers charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, “Newcastle Song” by Bob Hudson charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van” by Sammy Johns charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Monkey Chop” by Dan-I charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders” by Player [1] charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Planet Claire” by The B-52's charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Clap Clap Sound” by The Klaxons charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Living Doll” by Comic Relief Presents Cliff Richard And The Young Ones Featuring Hank Marvin charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 42 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “E = MC²” by Big Audio Dynamite charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “The Distant Future EP” by Flight Of The Conchords charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1980, “I Don't Wanna Get Drafted” by Frank Zappa charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 48 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 44 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 5 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 45 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Elephant Song” by Kamahl charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn' (Live)” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Drunken Sailor” by Babe charted at number 32 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 41 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 63 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Kung Fu Fighting” by DJ Nicky Featuring Derenzo charted at number 60 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 38 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “We Are One (Ole Ola) [The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Song]” by Pitbull Featuring Jennifer Lopez And Cláudia Leitte charted at number 59 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers charted at number 180 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 16 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Lollipop” by MIKA charted at number 80 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Quentin's Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Moonflight” by Vik Venus charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “On The Good Ship Lollipop” by Tiny Tim charted at number 84 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Biggest Parakeets In Town” by Jud Strunk charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock Lobster” by The B-52's charted at number 58 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Nyet, Nyet Soviet (Soviet Jewellery)” by B.B. Gabor charted at number 99 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 54 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Paranoid Android” by Radiohead charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 6 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 12 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 48 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Get In The Car” by Moxy Früvous charted at number 72 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 93 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2003, “Tour De France 2003” by Kraftwerk charted at number 11 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 9, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Aug the 9 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 222 of the year
Serialnumber = 45501
Julian date = 2460520 O.S.= 7 - 27 - 2024

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Betty Boop Birthday (b. 1930)
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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.
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