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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for August 23

Last Updated 08-27-2023

🎭Ant -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.8/22/1967 N.S. or 8/23/1967 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, TV Host
Names/Places: RN: Anthony Steven Kalloniatis
Misc: sources don't agree on birthdate
TV Shows: Celebrity Fit Club (host), Unhappily Ever After (as Barry / Berry)
Movie Titles: Twin Falls Idaho, Another Gay Movie

🎭Barbara Eden -- is 92 in the year 2023 and 93 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1931
TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Tucson, Arizona; RLN:Huffman; Michael Ansara's ex-wife
Misc: some say b. 1934
TV Shows: How to Marry a Millionaire (as Loco Jones), I Dream of Jeannie (as Jeannie & sister Jeannie Too), Harper Valley P.T.A. (as Stella Johnson), Sabrina the Teenage Witch (as Great Aunt Irma), Dallas (as LeAnn de la Vega)
Movie Titles: Harper Valley P.T.A.

✍🎭Richard Sanders -- is 83 in the year 2023 and 84 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1940
Writer (m), Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Misc: some say b. Aug 28
TV Shows: WKRP in Cincinnatti (as Les Nessman), The New WKRP in Cincinnatti (as Les Nessman), Spencer, Berrengers
Movie Titles: Men of Honor, Valley Girl

🎭Shelley Long -- is 74 in the year 2023 and 75 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1949
TV/Movie Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Bruce Tyson's wife
TV Shows: Cheers (as Diane Chambers), Good Advice (as Dr. Susan DeRuzza), Modern Family (as DeDe Pritchett)
Movie Titles: Outrageous Fortune, The Money Pit, Night Shift, The Brady Bunch Movie (as Carol Brady)

🎵Woody Paul -- is 74 in the year 2023 and 75 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1949
Composer, Fiddler, Country Singer
Names/Places: RN: Paul Chrisman; billed as Woody Paul --King of the Cowboy Fiddlers
Group Names: Ryders in the Sky

🎭🎵Mark Hudson -- is 72 in the year 2023 and 73 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1951
Actor, Comedian, Songwriter, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Portland, Oregon
Misc: of The Hudson Brothers with brothers Bill & Brett
TV Shows: The Hudson Brothers Show, Hudson Brothers Razzle-Dazzle Show, Sara

✍🎭Michael Davis -- is 70 in the year 2023 and 71 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1953
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Director (m), Juggler

🎭Jennifer Holmes -- is 68 in the year 2023 and 69 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1955
Actress
TV Shows: Newhart (as Leslie Vanderkellen in first season), Misfits of Science (as Jane Miller)
Movie Titles: The Demon, Samson and Delilah

🎭Ed Gale -- is 60 in the year 2023 and 61 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1963
Actor, Stuntman
Movie Titles: O Brother Where Art Thou?, Howard the Duck, The Polar Express, Child's Play

🎭Jay Mohr -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1970
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: RFN:John
TV Shows: Last Comic Standing (host)
Movie Titles: Pay It Forward, Street Kings, Jerry McGwire, Small Soldiers (voice)

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🎭Ray Park -- is 49 in the year 2023 and 50 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1974
Actor, Stuntman, Scottish
TV Shows: Heroes (as Edgar)
Movie Titles: X-Men, G.I. Joe (series), Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace (as Darth Maul)

🎭🎵Trixie Mattel -- is 34 in the year 2023 and 35 in the year 2024; b.8/23/1989 N.S.
Drag Queen, Personality, Singer
Names/Places: RN: Brian Michael Firkus

Will Cuppy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1884 d.9/19/1949 (65)
Critic (m), Humorist
Names/Places: born in Auburn, Indiana
Book Titles: How to Be a Hermit, How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes, How to Become Extinct, The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody

🎵Malvina Reynolds -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1900 d.3/17/1978 (77)
Songwriter, Blues Singer, Folk Singer
Song Titles: Little Boxes (songwriter), Morningtown Ride

🎨Ernie Bushmiller -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1905 d.8/15/1982 (76)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Nancy

⛪🎭🎵Gene Kelly -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1912 d.2/2/1996 (83)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Producer/Director (m), Choreographer (m), Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: b. in Pittsburgh, PA; RFN:Eugene Curran
Misc: Hollywood's 40-50s song & dance man
TV Shows: North and South
Movie Titles: American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain, Hello Dolly, Xanadu, Anchors Aweigh, Going My Way

🎵Tex Williams -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1917 d.10/11/1985 (68)
Songwriter, Bandleader, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RN:Sol Williams
Song Titles: Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! That Cigarette

🎵Eadie Del Rubio -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1921 d.12/16/1996 (75)
Novelty Singer
Group Names: the Del Rubio Triplets

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🎵Elena Del Rubio -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1921 d.3/19/2001 (79)
Novelty Singer
Group Names: The Del Rubio Triplets

🎵Milly Del Rubio -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1921 d.7/21/2011 (89)
Novelty Singer
Group Names: The Del Rubio Triplets

✍📰🎭🎵Mark Russell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1932 N.S. d.3/30/2023 N.S. (90)
Satirist (m), Columnist, Comedian, TV Host, Pianist, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Buffalo; RLN:Ruslander
Misc: Washington D.C. politics
TV Shows: Real People

⚖🎭Bobby Diamond -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1943 N.S. d.5/15/2019 N.S. (75)
Attorney (m), Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RN: Robert Leroy Diamond
TV Shows: Fury (as Joey Newton), Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (as Duncan Gillis), Emergency + 4 (voice)
Movie Titles: Airborne, Billie

🎭🎵Mick Burt -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1943 N.S. d.10/18/2014 N.S. (71)
Actor, Drummer, British
Misc: many sources don't agree on the year he was born
Group Names: Chas and Dave

🎭Bob Peck -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1945 d.4/4/1999 (53)
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Jurassic Park (as game warden)

🎭🎵🎸Keith Moon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/23/1947 d.9/7/1978 (31)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Misc: some say b. 1946
Group Names: The Who

🎭🎵Jerry Bresler -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/13/1908 d.8/23/1977 (69)
Movie Producer (m), Songwriter
Song Titles: Five Guys Named Moe (songwriter)
Movie Titles: Our Gang

🎵David Rose -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/15/1910 d.8/23/1990 (80)
Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Musician, Pianist, Bandleader, English
Names/Places: wed to Martha Raye then Judy Garland
Misc: scored many TV series like Bonanza, Little House, Father Murphy, & Highway to Heaven; some say b. June 3 1915
Song Titles: The Stripper Song, Holiday for Strings (theme)
TV Shows: The Red Skelton Show

🎭Kathleen Freeman -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1919 d.8/23/2001 (82)
Actress
Misc: some say b. 1922
TV Shows: Topper (as Katie the maid), It's About Time (as Mrs. Boss), The Beverly Hillbillies (as Flo Shafer), Funny Face, Lotsa Luck

🎭🎵Brock Peters -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/2/1927 d.8/23/2005 (78)
Movie Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m), Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RLN:Fisher
Misc: Hanna Barbera cartoons
Movie Titles: To Kill a Mockingbird

🎭Jerry Nelson -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/10/1934 d.8/23/2012 (78)
Puppeteer (m)
TV Shows: The Muppet Show (as Dr. Strangepork, Floyd, Pops, Lew Zealand)

🎭Michael Nader -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/18/1945 N.S. d.8/23/2021 N.S. (76)
Actor
Names/Places: George's nephew
Misc: 1960s beach movies
TV Shows: Gidget (as Peter Siddo Stone), Bare Essence, Dynasty (as Farnsworth Dex Dexter), All My Children (as Dimitri Marick)
Movie Titles: Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party, Bikini Beach, Pajama Party, Beach Blanket Bingo, Ski Party, How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

Related Events on This Date

In 1917, Singer Tex (Sol) Williams was born. His popular songs included “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke [That Cigarette],” “Shame on You,” “The Rose of the Alamo,” “Bluebird on Your Windowsill” and “Bottom of a Mountain.” He died on October 11, 1985.

In 1919, Frank Kingʹs “Gasoline Alley” cartoon strip premiered in the Chicago Tribune newspaper.

In 1923, Radioʹs first comedians went on the air. Ernie Hare and Billy Jones were sponsored by the Happiness Candy Company, and called themselves “The Happiness Boys.” They were also credited with creating and performing the first singing commercial.

In 1958, Marie Ashton completes playing piano a female record 133 hours. Beat her record, John Tesh!

In 1960, Worldʹs largest frog (3.3 kg) caught (Equatorial Guinea).

In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "A Boy Named Sue". The song tells the tale of a young man's quest for revenge on a father who abandoned him at 3 years of age and whose only contribution to his entire life was naming him Sue, commonly a feminine name, which results in the young man suffering from ridicule and harassment by everyone he meets in his travels. Also on this day Chet Atkins appeared as the special guest on this week's Johnny Cash ABC television music variety show.

In 1969, Johnny Cashʹs “A Boy Named Sue” topped the country charts. The song had been released in July.

In 1969, R.C., “A Boy Named Sue” recorded at Folsum Prison by Johnny Cash peaked at number two on the pop singles chart and number one on the country charts.

In 1972, “Marty Feldman Comedy Machine”, TV Variety; last aired on ABC.

In 1974, John Lennon reports seeing a UFO in New York City.

In 1975, R.C., “Why Canʹt We Be Friends?” by War peaked at number six on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, “King Tut” single by Steve Martin was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1979, COVER OF ROLLING STONE ROBIN WILLIAMS

In 1979, “Carter Country”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1980, The duration record for inverted flight of four hours, nine minutes and five seconds was set by John “Hal” McClain over Houston.

In 1981, “Those Amazing Animals”, TV Magazine; last aired on ABC.

In 1982, “Best Of The West”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1984, Frank Zappaʹs album [37] THE PERFECT STRANGER was released.

In 1984, On Guiding Light, Nola (Lisa Brown) was determined to give Jonathan (Damion Scheller) a normal childhood, which led to his "Star Trek" fantasy where he destroys Nola with a mind meld.

In 1984, The gang from the PBS series, “Sesame Street”, was seen in a feature film this day. The plot of the movie, starring Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, revolved around Big Bird leaving Sesame Street and joining a family of dodo birds.

In 1985, “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson”. “Sheʹs a housewife from Denver, Colorado,” says Carson with that benign twinkle he reserves for fledgling comics. “This is her very first appearance on national television. Would you welcome Roseanne Barr.” “So Iʹm fat,” Barr says drily as she stakes the stage. “I thought Iʹd point that out.” This is really different: a female comedian not only talking sardonically about being fat but tossing off sassy, smart jokes about trailer-park culture. By the end of her set, when she gets to husbands as a subject, Barr is killing. The final joke: “This bugs me the worst: when the husband thinks that the wife knows where everything is. Like they think the uterus is a tracking device. 'Cause he comes in there, 'Hey, Roseanne, do we have any Chee-tos left?' Like he canʹt go over and lift up that sofa cushion himself.”

In 1986, The U.S. Senate passes a bill, Public Law 99-391, designating December 5, 1986 as “Walt Disney Recognition Day”.

In 1989, “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1990, Composer David Rose…who had a number-one single in 1962 with “The Stripper”…died at the age of 80.

In 1990, “Ferris Bueller” falls in love with transfer student Sloan Petersen in the first episode of this prequel sitcom on NBC. While NBC has the official character names from the John Hughes flick, Foxʹs similar “Parker Lewis Canʹt Lose” proves more successful. “Ferris” is off the schedule by January, its place taken by “Blossom.” Most of the cast land on their feet: Ferris (Charlie Schlatter) winds up on “Diagnosis: Murder,” sister Jeannie (Jennifer Aniston) becomes a Friend, and director Bill Bixby gets work on “Blossom.”

In 1991, David Tannyʹs Viewer Mail letter appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC asking how he can say “G.E. Sucks” w/o getting fired; G.E.'s answer…“We really do suck!” (August 24 12:30am ET/PT).

In 1991, “Hi Honey, Iʹm Home!” TV Comedy last aired on ABC. The last episode of Hi Honey, Iʹm Home, a sitcom spoof produced by ABC and Nickelodeon, that brought a wholesome '50s sitcom family into the not-so-wholesome '90s. The gimmick includes guest spots from a number of classic sitcom stars, including Barbara Billingsley (Beaverʹs mom) and Gale Gordon (I Love Lucyʹs Mr. Mooney).

In 1992, This is a baseball record which can never be beaten…the fewest hits in a regulation game. In the Florida State League, Andy Carter pitched a no-hitter for the Clearwater Phillies. Scott Bakum pitched a no-hitter for the Winter Haven Red Sox. The regulation nine-inning game ended with no hits by…either team. The only run was scored in the seventh by Clearwater, on two walks and two sacrifice bunts. CARTER had pitched another no-hitter in 1988 in the South Atlantic League. He never won or saved a major league game in his 24 appearances for the Phillies, all in relief. BAKUM never made the majors.

In 1995, Kirk Cameron launches his sitcom “Kirk” on the WB, playing a guy named Kirk, showing the acting range of Tony Danza. He plays a young artist raising three siblings.

In 1995, On Days Of Our Lives, Bo chose Billie over Hope. I guess Bo chose to be Hope-less. Meanwhile, cousin Jo chose Pepsi over Coke.

In 1996, The movie “A Very Brady Sequel” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1996, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Annoyed by LATE SHOW writer Gerry Mulliganʹs constant obsession with dancing the Macarena, Letteman banishes him from the theater, drives him off to the Hudson River piers to a boat and throws him overboard. Undeterred, Mulligan recovers, and prances back to the theater doing the dreaded Macarena covered in seaweed.

In 1998, “That 70's Show” TV Sitcom premiered on Fox

In 1999, “Grown Ups” TV sitcom premiered on UPN

In 2003, “Duck Dodgers” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2018, “Rob Riggleʹs Ski Master Academy” began airing on Sony Crackle

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1985, "Better Off Dead" was released by Warner Bros.; Savage Steve Holland (director/screenplay); John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, Diane Franklin, Kim Darby, Curtis Armstrong, Amanda Wyss, Yuji Okumoto, Dan Schneider, Chuck Mitchell, Vincent Schiavelli, Taylor Negron, Rick Rosenthal, E.G. Daily, Aaron Dozier, Demian Slade, Scooter Stevens, Brian Imada, Laura Waterbury; Teen, Black Comedy; Live Action

In 1985, "Godzilla 1985" was released by New World Pictures / Toho Pictures, Inc.; R.J. Kizer, Koji Hashimoto (directors); Shuichi Nagahara, Lisa Tomei (screenplay); Raymond Burr, Ken Tanaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Yosuke Natsuki, Keiju Kobayashi, Shin Takuma, Eitaro Ozawa, Hiroshi Koizumi, Mizuho Suzuki, Taketoshi Naito, Yoshifumi Tajima, Justin Gocke, Tony Plana, Lara Cody, Gregory Snegoff, Kenpachiro Satsuma; Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1985, "Teen Wolf" was released by Atlantic Releasing Corporation; Rod Daniel (director); Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman (screenplay); Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine, Matt Adler, Lorie Griffin, Jim McKrell, Mark Arnold, Jay Tarses, Mark Holton, Scott Paulin, Doug Savant; Coming-of-Age, Romance, Fantasy, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Carpool" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Regency Enterprises; Arthur Hiller (director); Mark Christopher, Don Rhymer (screenplay); Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Kim Coates, Rachael Leigh Cook, Rod Steiger, Mikey Kovar, Micah Gardener, Jordan Blake Warkol, Colleen Rennison, Ian Tracey, John Trench, Stellina Rusich, David Kaye, Obba Babatunde, Edie McClurg, Kathleen Freeman, Miriam Flynn; Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "The Island of Dr. Moreau" was released by New Line Cinema; John Frankenheimer (director); Richard Stanley, Ron Hutchinson (screenplay); Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Daniel Rigney, Temuera Morrison, Nelson de la Rosa, Peter Elliott, Mark Dacascos, Ron Perlman, Marco Hofschneider, Miguel Lopez, William Hootkins; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1996, "She's the One" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Edward Burns (director/screenplay); Edward Burns, Mike McGlone, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, Maxine Bahns, John Mahoney, Leslie Mann, Amanda Peet, Frank Vincent, Anita Gillette, Malachy McCourt, Robert Weil, Beatrice Winde, Tom Tammi, Raymond De Marco, Ron Farrell; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Solo" was released by Triumph Films; Norberto Barba (director); David L. Corley (screenplay); Mario Van Peebles, Barry Corbin, William Sadler, Adrien Brody, Demián Bichir, Jaime Gomez, Seidy Lopez, Abraham Verduzco, Joaquin Garrido; Sci-Fi, Action; Live Action

In 1996, "A Very Brady Sequel" was released by Paramount Pictures / The Ladd Company; Arlene Sanford (director); Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan (screenplay); Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Henriette Mantel, Christine Taylor, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Jennifer Elise Cox, Paul Sutera, Olivia Hack, Jesse Lee, John Hillerman, Whip Hubley, Whitney Rydbeck, RuPaul, David Ramsey, Phil Buckman, Steven Gilborn, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Skip O'Brien, Jennifer Aspen, Brian Van Holt, Bodhi Pine Elfman, Richard Belzer, Connie Ray, Barbara Eden, Maureen McCormick, Rosie O'Donnell, David Spade; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Serving Sara" was released by Paramount Pictures / Mandalay Pictures; Reginald Hudlin (director); Jay Scherick, David Ronn (screenplay); Matthew Perry, Elizabeth Hurley, Bruce Campbell, Vincent Pastore, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Adams, Terry Crews, Jerry Stiller, Marshall Bell, Joe Viterelli, Vince Cecere, Tony Longo, Alaina Huffman, Mary Lyons, Coati Mundi, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Andrew Wilson; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Simone" was released by New Line Cinema; Andrew Niccol (director/screenplay); Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jay Mohr, Evan Rachel Wood, Rachel Roberts, Winona Ryder, Jason Schwartzman, Elias Koteas, Rebecca Romijn, Joel Heyman; Sci-Fi, Comedy; 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 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)” by Red Ingle, Jo Stafford And The Natural Seven charted at number 3 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 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Willie And The Hand Jive” by The Johnny Otis Show charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “No Chemise, Please” by Gerry Granahan charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Straighten Up And Fly Right” by The DeJohn Sisters charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Delicious!” by Jim Backus And Friend charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Gas Money” by Jan And Arnie charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Quentin's Theme” by Charles Randolph Grean Sounde charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1975, “Por Amor Viviremos (Love Will Keep Us Together)” by The Captain And Tennille charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'Jaws'” by John Williams And His Orchestra charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Got Stoned And I Missed It” by Jim Stafford charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Millionaire” by Dr. Hook charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Legend Of Wooley Swamp” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 74 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 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 106 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “ESPN Presents The Jock Jam” by Various Artists charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley charted at number 33 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 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Charlie Drake charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Yakety Yak” by The Coasters charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 3 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 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “The Ballad Of John And Yoko” by The Beatles charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Super Womble” by The Wombles charted at number 20 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 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Get In The Swing” by Sparks charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “C30 C60 C90 Go” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Backstrokin'” by The Fatback Band charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Circus' (Computer Game)” by Yellow Magic Orchestra charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Hooray Hooray (It's A Cheeky Holiday)” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Fast Food Song” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 22 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 78 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, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Witch Doctor” by The Music Of David Seville charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Answer To A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair” by Cowsills charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Along Came Jones” by Ray Stevens charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “La La” by The Flying Circus charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Frozen Orange Juice” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty / Sunshine” by Ray Stevens charted at number 9 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 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van / Hang My Head And Moan” by Sammy Johns charted at number 91 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends? / In Mazatlan” by War charted at number 95 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 8 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 17 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 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock And Roll High School / Let's Go” by The Ramones charted at number 55 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley) / The Force Theme” by Meco charted at number 87 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Adelaide Crows Football Club Song” by The Fable Singers charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “United States Of Whatever” by Liam Lynch charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, “Newcastle Song” by Bob Hudson charted at number 3 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, “The No No Song” by Ringo Starr charted at number 15 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, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Space Invaders” by Player [1] charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 12 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, “Vienna Calling” by Falco charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Jetsons” by The Jetsons charted at number 40 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 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Will Survive” by CAKE charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 41 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 7 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 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Roses Are Red” by Aqua charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 33 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

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

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 17 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 65 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 1 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 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 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'New York, New York'” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 32 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 12 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 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 37 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Kung Fu Fighting” by DJ Nicky Featuring Derenzo charted at number 57 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 60 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

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

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 5 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 107 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 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Dizzy” by Tommy Roe charted at number 8 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 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 12 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 14 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Bird Dog / Devoted To You” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass charted at number 90 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'The Rockford Files'” by Mike Post charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Hit The Road Jack” by The Stampeders charted at number 49 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Love Stinks” by The J. Geils Band charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 33 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 59 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Chicken Song” by Spitting Image charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 5 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, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 19 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Your Woman (aka >Abort, Retry, Fail?_)” by White Town charted at number 45 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Get In The Car” by Moxy Früvous charted at number 61 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 73 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 5 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 17 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs August 23, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Aug the 23 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 236 of the year
Serialnumber = 45515
Julian date = 2460534 O.S.= 8 - 10 - 2024

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National Aviation Week (Day 5)
[Curacao] Memory of murder of slave Diana
[Romania] Liberation Day (1944)
[Swaziland] Umhlanga Day
Gasoline Alley Birthday (debut 1919)
Hug Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend Day
Singing In The Rain Day (Gene Kelly b-anniv)

Reminders

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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