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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for September 5

Last Updated 04-13-2024

✍⛪🎭Bob Newhart -- is 95 in the year 2024 and 96 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1929
Hall of Famer, Comedy Writer (m), Roman Catholic, TV Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Oak Park, IL; FN:Geroge Robert; NN:The Button-Down Mind
Album Titles: The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart
TV Shows: Bob Newhart Show (1960s version as host), The Bob Newhart Show (70s sitcom as Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley), Newhart (as Dick Loudon), Bob (as Bob McKay)
Movie Titles: In and Out

🎭Dennis Dugan -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1946 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Director (m)
TV Shows: Rich Man Poor Man, Richie Brockelman (star)
Movie Titles: Grown Ups (series), Happy Gilmore, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Big Daddy

🎭🎵Loudon Wainwright III -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1946
TV/Movie Actor, Composer, Songwriter, Novelty Singer, Folk Singer/Guitarist
Misc: Jazz-Folk-Blues
Song Titles: Dead Skunk

🎭Annette Gorman -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1947
Actress
Misc: retired frpm acting in 1969
Movie Titles: Batman: The Movie, A Time for Dying, Five Finger Exercise

🎭Kathy Cronkite -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1950
Actress
Names/Places: Walter's daughter
Movie Titles: Network, Billy Jack Goes to Washington, Which Way is Up?, The Trial of Billy Jack

🎨Cathy Guisewite -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1950
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Names/Places: MN:Lee
Misc: Cathy

🎭Michael Keaton -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1951
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in Pittsburgh; RLN:Douglas
Misc: he chose "Keaton" as his last name because his fav actress is Diane Keaton; starred in many TV flops in the 1970s and 1980s
TV Shows: All's Fair, Working Stiffs, Mary, Report to Murphy
Movie Titles: Beetlejuice, Batman the movie, Mr. Mom, Night Shift, Multiplicity, Jackie Brown, Jack Frost, White Noise, Herbie Fully Loaded, Post Grad

🎵🎸Johnny Hernandez -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1951
Alternative Rock Drummer
Group Names: Oingo Boingo

🎭John Cassisi -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1962
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1982
TV Shows: Fish (as Victor Kreutzer, also on Barney Miller)
Movie Titles: Bugsy Malone

🎭Mariko Kouda -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1969
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Japanese
Misc: voice actress, J-Pop singer, and radio personality
TV Shows: Smile PreCure!, Kanon
Movie Titles: Dirty Pair Flash, Marmalade Boy

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🎭🎵🎸Dweezil Zappa -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1969
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: RFMN:Ian Donald Calvin Euclid; Gail & Frank's son
Group Names: Z, soloist
Song Titles: My Mother Is A Space Cadet
TV Shows: ex-MTV jock; Normal Life (as Jake Harlow); Duckman (as Ajax), Happy Hour (USA Network)

🎭Johnny Vegas -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1970 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), English
Names/Places: RN: Michael Joseph Pennington
TV Shows: Ideal
Movie Titles: The Libertine, The Brothers Grimsby, Sex Lives of the Potato Men

🎭Andrew Ducote -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1986
Actor, Cameraperson, Cinematographer (m)
TV Shows: Dave's World (as Willie Barry)
Movie Titles: Inside Out, The Secret Kingdom

🎭Brittany Furlan -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.9/5/1986 N.S.
Comedienne

🎭Kenny Delmar -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/5/1910 d.7/14/1984 (73)
TV/Radio Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: The 'That's a joke, son!' man
TV Shows: Fred Allen Show (as Senator Claghorn, a character Warner Brothers used for its cartoon character Foghorn Leghorn)

🎭Johnny Briggs -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/5/1935 N.S. d.2/28/2021 N.S. (85)
Actor, English
TV Shows: Coronation Street, Crossroads, The Saint, The Persuaders, Thick As Thieves
Movie Titles: Man About The House, Carry On England

🎵John Stewart -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/5/1939 d.1/19/2008 (68)
Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in San Diego, California
Misc: Folk-Rock
Group Names: Kingston Trio, soloist

🎵🎸Freddie Mercury -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/5/1946 d.11/24/1991 (45)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, British
Names/Places: b. in Zanzibar; RN:Frederick Bulsara
Misc: died in London of pneumonia brought on by AIDS; Weird Al parodied his group Queen's hit "Another One Bites The Dust" into "Another One Rides The Bus" shortly after it was released in 1980.
Group Names: Queen
Song Titles: Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, You're My Best Friend, Somebody To Love, We Are Thge Champions, We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Another One Bites The Dust, Under Pressure
Album Titles: Sheer Heart Attack, A Day at the Races, News of the World, Jazz, The Game

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🎭Tommy Ford -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/5/1964 N.S. d.10/12/2016 N.S. (52)
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Names/Places: aka Thomas Mikal Ford
Misc: sources don't agree on birthdate
TV Shows: Martin (as Tommy Strawn), The Parkers (as Mel Parker), New York Undercover (as Lt. Malcolm Barker)
Movie Titles: Harlem Nights, Across the Tracks, Love Ain't Supposed to Hurt 2: The Wedding

🎨Richard Outcalt -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/14/1863 d.9/5/1928 (65)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Names/Places: LN SP: Outcault?
Misc: Yellow Kid; Buster Brown

🎭Barbara Ann Loden -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/8/1937 d.9/5/1980 (43)
TV/Stage Actress, Director (m)
TV Shows: Ernie Kovacs Show

🎨🎵Peter "Hithouse" Slaghuis -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/20/1961 N.S. d.9/5/1991 N.S. (30)
Hairstylist, Songwriter, Radio Disc Jock, Dutch (Netherlands)
Misc: scratcher; sound engineer; of Video Kids "Woodpeckers From Space"; remixed Nu Shooz's "I Can't Wait" into a dance hit.

🎭Allen Funt -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/16/1914 d.9/5/1999 (84)
Variety Show Host
Names/Places: b. in New York City
TV Shows: Candid Camera (master & creator)

✍⚛Justin "Cajun Chef" Wilson -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/24/1914 N.S. d.9/5/2001 N.S. (87)
Humorist, Chef (m)

Charles Sisson -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/22/1914 d.9/5/2003 (89)
Poet (m), Satirist (m), British

Related Events on This Date

In 1923, Flyweights Gene LaRue and Kid Pancho KO each other simultaneously.

In 1927, Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, the cartoon character that was created by Walt Disney, first starred in his short “Trolley Troubles.” Walter Lantz took over after Disney left and relaunched the Oswald shorts in 1929.

In 1945, 09 x 05 = 45

In 1950, Beetle Bailey, a Comic Strip by Mort Walker, debuts in newspapers.

In 1958, The novel “Doctor Zhivago” by Russian author Boris Pasternak was published in the United States for the first time. No, please donʹt confuse him with the other doctor. Doctor Demento is not a parody of Doctor Zhivago!

In 1960, R.C., “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Charlie Ryan and the Timberline Ridersʹs peaked at #33 on the pop singles chart.

In 1960, “Mr. Custer”, by Larry Verne entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1964, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball”. Other Articles: Peter Lawford

In 1964, “The Joey Bishop Show”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.

In 1966, The Jerry Lewis first Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $1,002,114. It was also Johnny Olsonʹs first telethon as announcer.

In 1966, The “Flying Saucers” ride closes in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The “Art of Animation” display in Disneyland closes. The “Astro-Jets” ride in Disneyland closes.

In 1966, “Hazel”, TV Comedy starring Shirley Booth; last aired on CBS.

In 1967, Young Goldie Hawn tries out for the role of the wife in “Good Morning World,” the story of two disc jockeys played by Joby Baker and Ron Schell. But producer Sheldon Leonard tells her sheʹd be much better if she were cast as the spaced-out neighbor next door. Hawn asks to see the part — and Leonard confesses the lines havenʹt been written yet. In fact, the part didnʹt exist until he saw Hawn read for the other, dowdier role.

In 1967, “Good Morning World”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1968, Herbert Khaury, known better as Tiny Tim, sues Bouguet Records for $1 million in damages when the record label releases early recordings of Khaury whithout his permission.

In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country chart with At San Quentin a recording of a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison. The album, which spent 20 weeks at the top of the chart, was nominated for a number of Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and won Best Male Country Vocal Performance for "A Boy Named Sue."

In 1970, “George Of The Jungle”, TV Cartoon Show, Jay Wardʹs jungle; last aired on ABC.

In 1970, “The Archie Comedy Hour”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.

In 1970, “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour”, TV Childrens; last aired on NBC.

In 1970, “The Wacky Races”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, (or September 6 when the telethon ended) Dean Martin “reunited” with Jerry Lewis on the latterʹs Labor Day Telethon, ending a 20-year separation (and apparently starting another one).

In 1976, “Harlem Globetrotters Popcorn Machine”, TV Childrens; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, “The Groovie Goolies”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1976, “The U.S. of Archie”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on CBS.

In 1977, The Jerry Lewis 12th Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $26,841,490.

In 1979, On the “Eight is Enough” episode Merle the Pearl, Nicholas and Susan meet Merle the Pearl, a local minor league baseball player. Nicholas is upset that his young girlfriend is moving out of town and wants to introduce her to Merle the Pearl to impress her before she leaves. When Nicholas, who was in security custody for sneaking into the ballpark, and his girl meet Merle, who lost the game, Merle didnʹt recognize him, and the kids were let down. An angry Susan storms into Merleʹs practice session and gives her some mind, then Merle searches for Susan and after finally clearing the mess up, Merle falls for Susan and Nicholas gets his first kiss.

In 1981, “Heathcliff and Dingbat”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1983, The Jerry Lewis 18th Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $30,691,627. It was also titled the “Jerry Lewis Extra Special Special”.

In 1983, “He-Man and the Masters of the Universe” began airing in syndication

In 1983, “Private Benjamin”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1984, “Heathcliff” returned with new episodes in syndication

In 1984, “Jennifer Slept Here”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC.

In 1986, “The Love Boat”, TV General Drama; last aired on ABC.

In 1988, The Jerry Lewis 23rd Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $41,132,113.

In 1988, “Fun House” began airing in syndication

In 1991, “Pee-weeʹs Big Comeback” It happened at the MTV Music Video Awards. An announcer asked us to welcome an old friend, and out walked Paul Reubens, better known as inventive Saturday-morning star Pee-wee Herman. Reubens had been in virtual seclusion since his arrest at an X-rated theater, but he gleefully accepted the audienceʹs raucous ovation and insouciantly asked, “Heard any good jokes lately?” Indeed they had. WITNESS: Arsenio Hall, MTVʹs 1991 awards host recalls, “Before the live broadcast, Pee-wee looked real nervous. 'Depend' nervous.”

In 1992, “Batman: The Animated Series”, TV Cartoon Show; debut on Fox.

In 1992, “Goof Troop” began airing in syndication and ABC

In 1992, “The Howard Stern Show”, TV Variety, national since January 10, 1991; last aired in syndication.

In 1993, “Two Stupid Dogs” began airing on TBS

In 1994, The Jerry Lewis 29th Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $47,105,396. It was also titled “Jerry Lewis Stars Across America”.

In 1994, “Aladdin” began airing in syndication during the Disney Afternoon syndication block. A pilot of aired on February 6, 1994 on The Disney Channel. It also began airing on CBS that same month.

In 1997, The FOX Group announced a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal passed. Now, changes were made. Homer Simpson was the pitcher, Ally McBeal was the catcher, Amanda Woodward was a batter, and Hank Hill played shortstop. Dodger Stadium was renamed Melrose Place. And Al Bundy became general manager. Thatʹs what happens when you Fox-ize things.

In 1999, “Candid Camera” creator Allen Funt died in Pebble Beach, California, at age 84.

In 2004, “In Search of the Partridge Family” premiered on VH1

In 2005, The Jerry Lewis 40th Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon raised $54,921,586. Due to Hurricane Katrina aftermath, it was the first back-to-back year loss as it made about $5 million less than the previous year and nearly $6 million less than two years before the 2005 telethon.

In 2011, Even without longtime MDA chariman and host Jerry Lewis, the 46th Muscular Dystrophy Telethon in its newly-shortened six-hour broadcsat raised nearly $61.5 million, an increase of about $2.6 million over last year.

In 2017, Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut introduced a new, fourth type of chocolate called “ruby chocolate.” The red-hewed chocolate is made from the ruby cocoa bean and has a berry-fruit flavor.

In 2018, Scientists announced the Loch Ness monster could actually be explained by the presence of giant eels in the famed Scottish lake.

In 2045, 09 x 05 = 45

Movie Releases On This Date

In 2003, "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" was released by Paramount Pictures; Sam Weisman (director); David Spade, Fred Wolf (screenplay); David Spade, Mary McCormack, Jon Lovitz, Craig Bierko, Alyssa Milano, Rob Reiner, Scott Terra, Jenna Boyd, Leif Garrett, Doris Roberts, Emmanuel Lewis, Tom Arnold, Barry Williams, Danny Bonaduce, Corey Feldman, Brendan Fraser, Dick Van Patten, Sasha Mitchell, Dustin Diamond, Florence Henderson, Rachel Dratch, Aerosmith, Butch Patrick, Gary Coleman, Maureen McCormick, Todd Bridges, Christopher Knight, Michael Buffer, Corey Haim, Fred Berry, Peter Dante, Jeff Conaway, Erin Moran, Jay North, Jonathan Loughran, Tony Dow, Barry Livingston, Adam Rich, Eddie Mekka, Ron Palillo, Jeremy Miller, Haywood Nelson, Rodney Allen Rippy, Marion Ross, Ernest Lee Thomas, Charlene Tilton, Jay Leno, David Soul, Joey Diaz; Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2003, "The Order" was released by 20th Century Fox; Brian Helgeland (director/screenplay); Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann, Mark Addy, Peter Weller, Francesco Carnelutti, Adam Toomer; Mystery, Horror; ; Live Action

In 2008, "Surfer, Dude" was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment; S.R. Bindler (director/screenplay); Mark Gustawes, George Mays, Cory Van Dyke (screenplay); Matthew McConaughey, Alexie Gilmore, Scott Glenn, Jeffrey Nordling, Willie Nelson, Woody Harrelson, Sarah Wright, Nathan Phillips, Zachary Knighton, Ramón Rodríguez, John Terry, Todd Stashwick, Travis Fimmel, K.D. Aubert, Malena Maestas, Anaisa Maestas; Comedy; W

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1942, “(I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo” by Glenn Miller And His Orchestra Featuring Marion Hutton And Tex Beneke charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1942, “Strip Polka (Take It Off! Take It Off!)” by Johnny Mercer And The Mellowaires charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Like I Love You” by Ed Byrnes And Friend charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Mummy” by Bob McFadden And Dor charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Love Potion #9” by The Clovers charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 110 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of Kookamonga” by Homer And Jethro charted at number 114 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Bread And Butter” by The Newbeats charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “G.T.O.” by Ronny And The Daytonas charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Maybellene” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Haunted House” by Jumpin' Gene Simmons charted at number 18 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Chug-a-Lug” by Roger Miller charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Rubber Duckie” by Jim Henson (as Ernie) charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Summertime Blues” by The Who charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by Al DeLory charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “General Hospi-Tale” by The Afternoon Delights charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “I Love My Truck” by Glen Campbell charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “He's My Girl” by David Hallyday charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Call Up The Groups” by The Barron Knights charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Tobacco Road” by Nashville Teens charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Can Can” by Bad Manners charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Girlfriend In A Coma” by The Smiths charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume/Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Three Lions '98” by David Baddiel And Frank Skinner With The Lightning Seeds charted at number 59 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 53 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1953, “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Patti Page charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Tell Me A Story” by Jimmy Boyd With Frankie Laine charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Ragtime Cowboy Joe” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Poison Ivy / Broken Things” by Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by The Mixtures charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Old Man Emu” by John Williamson charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Liv Maessen charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Who Can It Be Now? / Anyone For Tennis?” by Men At Work charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Freedom Of Choice / Devo Live (EP)” by Devo charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley) / Stars On 45 (Theme)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “They Won't Let My Girlfriend Talk To Me / Brave New World” by Jimmy And The Boys charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Beatles/George Harrison Medley / 45 Stars Get Ready” by Stars On 45 charted at number 73 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Pull Up To The Bumper / Feel Up” by Grace Jones charted at number 76 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wasn't That A Party / Here's To The Horses” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira / A Woman Like You” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 91 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin' / Dub Trek” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Radio Waves” by Roger Waters charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Who Can It Be Now?” by Men At Work charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “(Glad I'm) Not A Kennedy” by Shona Laing charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “The Irish Rover” by The Pogues And The Dubliners charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” by Inner Circle charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 29 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 44 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Space Invaders” by Hit 'N' Hide charted at number 46 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 48 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 53 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 26 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 60 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 33 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1992, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 5 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Titanic” by Falco charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Aaron Carter charted at number 33 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 15 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 61 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 69 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 26 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Summertime Blues” by The Who charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Can Can” by Bad Manners charted at number 34 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 35 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin'” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Girlfriend In A Coma” by The Smiths charted at number 58 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers charted at number 60 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 74 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dildo” by Interactive charted at number 85 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “DooDah!” by Cartoons charted at number 76 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 90 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1992, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 15 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 49 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 83 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Daddy DJ” by Crazy Frog charted at number 14 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 17 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 64 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 99 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “I Put A Spell On You” by Annie Lennox charted at number 144 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 188 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Starsound (Stars On 45) charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Space Invaders” by Hit 'N' Hide charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Clouds Across The Moon” by Frost [NO] charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Rum And Coca-Cola” by Phil Trim charted at number 13 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 40 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 37 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 20 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 66 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1964, “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” by Jan And Dean charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Maybellene” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Haunted House” by Jumpin' Gene Simmons charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Bread And Butter” by The Newbeats charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Summertime Blues” by The Who charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Rubber Duckie” by Jim Henson (as Ernie) charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “America, Communicate With Me” by Ray Stevens charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 56 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 34 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Vanna Pick Me A Letter” by Dr. Dave charted at number 65 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 86 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 87 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Surfin' Bird” by Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman charted at number 93 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 100 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Big Green Tractor” by Jason Aldean charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 39 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, “Vanna Pick Me A Letter” by Dr. Dave charted at number 65 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dragnet” by The Art Of Noise charted at number 86 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 87 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Surfin' Bird” by Paul Reubens as Pee-Wee Herman charted at number 93 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Don't You Just Know It” by Amazulu charted at number 100 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 12 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 38 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin' Daddies charted at number 57 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2009, “Thriller” by Michael Jackson charted at number 25 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 94 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs September 5, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Thu Sep the 5 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 249 of the year
Serialnumber = 45528
Julian date = 2460547 O.S.= 8 - 23 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Laurence Justinian, bishop of Venice, confessor.
Saint Cassian of Imola Feast Day
National Spanish Green Olive Week Begins.
National Wilderness Week (Day 5)
National Spanish Green Olive Week (Day 5)
National Religious Reference Books Week (Day 5)
Full Employment Week (Day 4)
Mental Health Workers Week (Day 5)
National Mind Mapping in Schools Week (Day 4)
National Financial Services Week (Day 5)
[Iran] Iman Ali Day
[USA] Be Late For Something Day
Child Injury Prevention Week (Day 5)
Day of Nanda Devi (East Indian holiday).
National Shrink Day (Bob Newhart b. 1929)
National Oral Hygiene Week (Day 5)
Self University Week (Day 5)
[USA] Comedy Appreciation Week (Day 5)

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Libra: The Balance (9-23 thru 10-22); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Air. Traits: Charming, diplomatic, idealistic, indecisive. Body part associated with this sign: Reins. Occupations: Acting, the arts, law and legal activities, politics. The abbreviation of pound (lb.) comes from the word Libra because of the scales she holds.
September comes from the Latin word septem, seven, to indicate the seventh month.
Full Moon: the Harvest Moon and the Barley Moon, also the Wine Moon.
Gems: the sapphire and chrysolite.
Flowers: morning-glory and aster
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the sapphire is for wisdom, and the morning glory and the aster are for the promise of happiness.
Astrological sign: Libra: The Balance (9-23 thru 10-22); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Air. Traits: Charming, diplomatic, idealistic, indecisive. Body part associated with this sign: Reins. Occupations: Acting, the arts, law and legal activities, politics. The abbreviation of pound (lb.) comes from the word Libra because of the scales she holds.
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.
Adult Literacy Awareness Month
American Newspaper Month
Baby Safety Month
Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month
National Papaya Month
Board and Care Recognition Month
Bourbon Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Cable Television Month.
Childhood Cancer Month
Children's Books Month
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Classical Music Month
Emergency Care Month
Flowers: morning-glory and aster
Full Moon: the Harvest Moon and the Barley Moon.
Gems: the sapphire and chrysolite.
Great American Breakfast Club (Sep 1-Nov 30)
Hand-Craft Soap Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15)
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
Hot Breakfast Month
Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
Hurricane Season Months in the West (June 1-Oct 31)
International Cooperation Learning Month
International Gay Square Dance Month
International Solar Month
International Visitors Month
Jazz Month
Latino Heritage Month
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Marriage Health Month
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the sapphire is for wisdom, and the morning glory and the aster are for the promise of happiness.
National Alcohol and Drug Treatment Month
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National Bed Check Month!
National Chicken Month
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National Courtesy Month.
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PTA Membership Enrollment Month
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Pleasure Your Mate Month
Potato Bread Month
Project Aware Month
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Self Improvement Month
September comes from the Latin word septem, seven, to indicate the seventh month.
Southern Gospel Music Month
Stop the Violence and Save Our Kids Month
Women of Achievement Month
Women's Health Month!
The fifth day of the week-long Virgin of the Remedies Festival (Mexico).
[Ancient Rome] Nonae September
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