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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for September 29

Last Updated 10-06-2023

🎵Jean-Luc Ponty -- is 81 in the year 2023 and 82 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1942
Composer, Pianist, Violinist, French
Misc: Classical-Jazz; played with Frank Zappa, soloist

🎭Donovan Scott -- is 76 in the year 2023 and 77 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1947
Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Life with Lucy
Movie Titles: Back to the Future Part 2, Popeye, Blast from the Past, Police Academy

🎵🎸Mike Pinera -- is 75 in the year 2023 and 76 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1948
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Blues Image, Iron Butterfly, Alice Cooper, soloist

🎭Cindy Morgan -- is 69 in the year 2023 and 70 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1954
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Bring 'Em Back Alive, Falcon Crest (as Gabrielle Short)
Movie Titles: TRON, Caddyshack, Empty Sky, TRON 2.0

⛪🎭🎵Andrew "Dice" Clay -- is 66 in the year 2023 and 67 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1957 N.S.
Jewish, Movie Actor, Comedian, Producer (m), Musician
Names/Places: RLN:Silverstein
Misc: XXX comedian
TV Shows: Bless This House (as Burt Clayton)

🎭Roger Bart -- is 61 in the year 2023 and 62 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1962 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Desperate Housewives, Episodes
Movie Titles: Harold and Kamar Escape From Guantanano Bay, Hercules, Law Abiding Citizen

✍🎭Russell Peters -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1970 N.S.
Author (m), Comedian, Canadian
Book Titles: Call Me Russell

🎭Mackenzie Crook -- is 52 in the year 2023 and 53 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1971 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Director (m), English
TV Shows: Game of Thrones, The Office (UK version)
Movie Titles: Pirates of the Caribbean

🎭Zachary Levi -- is 43 in the year 2023 and 44 in the year 2024; b.9/29/1980 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: RL:Pugh
TV Shows: Chuck (as Chuck), Less Than Perfect (as Kipp Stedman)
Movie Titles: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel, Thor: The Dark World

🎭🎵🏆⚾Gene Autry -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1907 d.10/2/1998 (91)
Hall of Famer, TV/Movie Actor, Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Country Singer/Guitarist, MLB Owner
Names/Places: b. in Tioga Springs, TX; FN:Orvon
Misc: radio: Gene Autry's Melody Ranch (1940-1956); Singing Cowboy Legend; former Calif. Angels & Golden West Broadcasters owner; has five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for radio, TV, movies, records and live performances; in Country HoF since 1969
Sports Teams: California Angels (owner 1961-1998)
Song Titles: Back in the Saddle Again, Frosty the Snowman, Here Comes Santa Claus, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
TV Shows: The Gene Autry Show

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🎭Ronnie Dayton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1934 N.S. d.8/27/2005 N.S. (70)
Actor, Stuntman
Movie Titles: Pajama Party, Beach Blanket Bingo, How To Stuff a Wild Bikini, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine

🎭James Frawley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1936 N.S. d.1/22/2019 N.S. (82)
Actor, Director (m)
Names/Places: William's son
TV Shows: The Monkees (director)
Movie Titles: The Muppet Movie (director and actor)

🎭Larry Linville -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1939 d.4/10/2000 (60)
TV Actor
TV Shows: M.A.S.H. (as Major Frank Burns), Paper Dolls

⛪🎭Madeline Kahn -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1942 d.12/3/1999 (57)
Jewish, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: b. in Boston
TV Shows: Oh Madeline (as Madeline Wayne), Mr. President (as Lois Gullickson), New York News (as Nan Chase), Cosby (as Pauline)
Movie Titles: Blazing Saddles, Paper Moon, High Anxiety, Young Frankenstein, What's Up Doc?, Clue

🎵Tommy Boyce -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1944 d.11/23/1994 (50)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Pop Singer
Misc: co-penned The Monkees hits
Group Names: Boyce and Hart

🎭Ken Weatherwax -- Birth Anniversary -- b.9/29/1955 d.12/7/2014 (59)
TV Actor
TV Shows: The Addams Family (as Pugsley Addams)

🎭Edward Everett Horton -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/18/1886 d.9/29/1970 (84)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Comedian, Gay
TV Shows: Fractured Fairy Tales (narrator)

🎨Charles Samuel Addams -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/7/1912 d.9/29/1988 (76)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Macabre cartoons, Addams Family

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🎭Leslie Crowther -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/6/1933 d.9/29/1996 (63)
Comedian, Game Show Host, English

🎭London Lee -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/4/1935 N.S. d.9/29/2015 N.S. (80)
Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: RN:Alan Levine
Misc: told his adventures of the "Poor Little Rich Kid"

🎭🎮Ryûji Saikachi -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/27/1928 N.S. d.9/29/2017 N.S. (89)
Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Japanese
Misc: prominent voice actor from 1971-2010
TV Shows: Dragon Ball Z (as Dai Kaio)
Movie Titles: Anne of Green Gables, Tokyo Godfathers, Castle in the Sky, Ghost in the Shell (series)
Video Games: Kingdom Hearts (series), Final Fantasy IV

🎭🎵Mac Davis -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/21/1942 N.S. d.9/29/2020 N.S. (78)
Movie/Stage Actor, Variety Show Host, Songwriter, Country Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Lubbock, Texas; FN:Morris
Song Titles: Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me, Stop and Smell the Roses, It's Hard to Be Humble, Hooked on Music, Why Don't We All Get Stoned
Album Titles: Stop and Smell the Roses, All the Love in the World, Burnin' Thing, It's Hard to Be Humble
TV Shows: The Mac Davis Show
Movie Titles: North Dallas Forty, The Sting II

Related Events on This Date

In 1934, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickey Plays Papa”, is released. Pluto also appears.

In 1942, Actress Madeline Kahn was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She made her feature-length film debut in Peter Bogdanovichʹs 1973 comedy, “Whatʹs Up, Doc?” and was nominated for best supporting actress Oscars for both Bogdanovichʹs “Paper Moon” and Mel Brooksʹs “Blazing Saddles.” Her other films include “Young Frankenstein,” “High Anxiety,” “The Cheap Detective,” “History of the World Part I,” “Clue,” “Betsyʹs Wedding,” “Mixed Nuts” and “Nixon.” Kahn won a 1993 Tony Award for her role in “The Sisters Rosensweig” and also starred in TVʹs “Cosby” show. She died of ovarian cancer at age 57 in New York City on December 3, 1999.

In 1953, The family comedy “Make Room for Daddy,” starring Danny Thomas, premiered on ABC-TV.

In 1956, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jackie Gleason”. Other Articles: Lone Ranger, Pt.3 Elvis, Mickey Mantle

In 1956, R.C., “I Love Mickey” by Mickey Mantle and Teresa Brewer peaked at #87 on the pop singles chart.

In 1956, “Oh! Susanna”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1957, “The Paul Winchell Show”, TV Childrens, debut on ABC.

In 1958, R.C., “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran peaked at number eight on the pop singles chart.

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace”…by J-P “the Big Bopper” Richardson…entered the pop music chart.

In 1959, Little Anthony and the Imperials record “Shimmy Shimmy Koko Bop”. Theyʹre cuckoo for koko bops! Cuckoo for koko bops!

In 1959, “The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1960, The long-running TV sitcom “My Three Sons” starring Fred MacMurray, debut on ABC. Fred MacMurray, a movie actor, starred, and “My Three Sons” endured so well that CBS bought the successful hit for somewhere between seven and ten million dollars in 1965.

In 1962, On the cover of TV Guide: “Lucille Ball”. Other Articles: Untouchables, Dina Merrill

In 1962, R.C., “Alley Cat” by Bent Fabric and His Piano peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart.

In 1962, R.C., “You Canʹt Judge A Book By The Cover” by Bo Diddley peaked at #48 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, “Mister Ed” With the Los Angeles Dodgers in a slump, manager Leo Durocher gets a helpful dugout phone call from architect “Wilbur Post,” but in fact heʹs getting advice straight from the horseʹs mouth. Mister Edʹs tip works: The Dodgers win. Before you know it, Wilbur (Alan Young) and Mister Ed are at Dodger Stadium, where the golden palomino takes batting practice. Stepping to the plate against Sandy Koufax, Ed hits one to the outfield wall and gallops around the bases. When Johnny Roseboro sees the hard-charging charger round third and head for home, the Dodgersʹ catcher immediately climbs the backstop to avoid him. This could be an inside-the-park homer. Slide, Mister Ed, slide! OK, an ersatz Ed may have been yanked down the third-base line by visible wires, but thereʹs certainly nothing fake about the place “Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed” has in sitcom-sports history. The episode includes guest appearances by Los Angeles stars SANDY KOUFAX, JOHN ROSEBORO, WILLIE DAVIS, coach LEO DUROCHER and broadcaster VIN SCULLY.

In 1963, “My Favorite Martian”, TV Scifi Comedy starring Ray Walston and Bill Bixby; debut on CBS.

In 1967, While mixing “I Am The Walrus,” Beatle John Lennon decides to turn on BBC radioʹs “The Tragedy Of King Lear” and work it, live, into the mix at the end of the song.

In 1969, “Aliceʹs Restaurant” album by Arlo Guthrie was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1969, “Letters To Laugh-In”, TV Game Show; debut on NBC.

In 1969, “Love, American Style”, TV Anthology, comedy, debut on ABC.

In 1970, Gay actor Edward Everett Horton died at the age of eighty-three in Encino, California. Depending on your generation youʹll either recognize Horton from hundreds of 30s comedies on as the narrator of the “Fractured Fairy Tales” segment on “The Bullwinkle Show.”

In 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “Pass the Tabu”, Greg is saved from drowning, but bad luck continues to plague the Bradys in the second segment on the Bradysʹ trip to Hawaii, Jan finds the idol and more incidents of bad luck happen. The boys decide to return the idol to the ancient Hawaiian burial grounds.

In 1975, On “All In The Family,” Archie Bunker saves a womanʹs life using mouth to mouth resuscitation, except sheʹs not a “she,” sheʹs a “he” in drag (“Why donʹt you call me…MISTER?”). Wacky mayhem ensues.

In 1975, “Is It Something I Said?” album by Richard Pryor was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1976, “Alice”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS.

In 1982, “Hooked On Classics II” album by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1986, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, Hypnosis night, old version. Marshall Sylver enters as “worldʹs fastest hypnotist” and exits humiliated after Lettermansʹ incessant razzing.

In 1986, “Designing Women”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS, and lasted eight seasons.

In 1989, Zsa Zsa Gabor was convicted of slapping a police officer in Beverly Hills while driving without a valid driverʹs license and having an open intoxicant in her Rolls Royce convertible. (As part of her sentence, Gabor ended up serving three days in jail.)

In 1990, “Millieʹs Book” written by First Lady Barbara Bush for the presidentʹs dog was a best-selling non-fiction book.

In 1993, “Grace Under Fire”, TV Comedy starring Brett Butler, the comedienne, not the baseball player, debut on ABC.

In 1994, On All My Children, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) visited her daughter, Kendall Hart (Sarah Michelle Gellar), in the hospital after she had overdosed on pills and had this memorable exchange: Erica: Mommy has to go now but I want you to take care. I want you to take care to stay out of Mommy's way. Or Mommy's going to mow you down so fast and she will never look back. Kendall: I hate you! Erica: Yeah, you've made that really obvious. But Kendall, be careful what you wish for next time. You just might get it.

In 1996, “Third Rock From the Sun” While High Commander Dick (John Lithgow) and his beloved Mary (Jane Curtin) are at a sci-fi convention in Cleveland where Star Trekʹs George Takei (Mr. Sulu) is plugging his new book, Warp Speed, Dammit! The Complete Rants of William Shatner, the rest of the crew is back at the hotel discovering the ineffable joys of room service — massages, robes, bubbly, chocolates, lobster, and more lobster. And whatʹs this — a Cleveland phone book? No, thatʹs the bill. Welcome to “Hotel Dick.”

In 1999, On the “Drew Carey Show”, Drewʹs crew went to the Cleveland Browns opening game. In fact, it was the year the new Browns were born after a four-year abscence in the city when the old team moved to another city.

In 2001, “The Mummy: The Animated Series” began airing on Kidsʹ WB (wikipedia also gives November 5, 2001)

In 2001, “Yu-Gi-Oh!” began airing on Kidsʹ WB

In 2011, Steve Martin shared the International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award with his fellow members of The Steep Canyon Rangers. The band's LP "Rare Bird Alert" topped Billboard's Blue Grass chart earlier this year and reached #43 on the Billboard 200. Martin reached #17 on the Billboard Pop chart in 1978 with "King Tut".

In 2012, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” returned to be airing new episodes on Nickelodeon.

In 2013, On the last day of the season, Miamiʹs Henderson Alvarez pitches one of baseballʹs most bizarre no-hitters. Alvarez celebrates in the on-deck circle when the Marlins score on a two-out wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0.

In 2016, “Mighty Magiswords” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2020, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden squared off in the first 2020 presidential debate. The candidates frequently talked over and insulted each other, prompting officials to change future debate formats.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1978, "The Legacy" was released by Universal Pictures; Richard Marquand (director); Jimmy Sangster, Patrick Tilley, Paul Wheeler (screenplay); Katharine Ross, Sam Elliott, Roger Daltrey, John Standing, Ian Hogg, Margaret Tyzack, Charles Gray, Lee Montague, Hildegard Neil, Marianne Broome; Horror; Live Action

In 1978, "Somebody Killed Her Husband" was released by Columbia Pictures / Melvin Simon Productions; Lamont Johnson (director); Reginald Rose (screenplay); Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Jeff Bridges, John Wood, Tammy Grimes, John Glover, Patricia Elliott, Mary McCarty, Laurence Guittard, Eddie Lawrence, Sands Hall, Vincent Robert Santa Lucia, Beeson Carroll; Comedy, Mystery; Live Action

In 1995, "The Big Green" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Caravan Pictures; Holly Goldberg Sloan (director/screenplay); Steve Guttenberg, Olivia d'Abo, Jay O. Sanders, John Terry, Chauncey Leopardi, Patrick Renna, Billy L. Sullivan, Yareli Arizmendi, Bug Hall, Jessica Robertson, Jordan Brower, Libby Villari, Anthony Esquivel, Hayley Kolb, Haley Miller, Ashley Welch, Ariel Welch, Jimmy Higa,; Family, Sports, Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" was released by Miramax Films; Joe Chappelle (director); Daniel Farrands (screenplay); Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan, Mitch Ryan, Devin Gardner, George P. Wilbur, J.C. Brandy, Mariah O'Brien, Keith Bogart, Kim Darby, Bradford English, Leo Geter, Susan Swift, Alan Echeverria, Janice Knickrehm, A. Michael Lerner; Horror; Live Action

In 1995, "Moonlight and Valentino" was released by Gramercy Pictures / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment; David Anspaugh (director); Ellen Simon (screenplay); Elizabeth Perkins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kathleen Turner, Whoopi Goldberg, Jon Bon Jovi, Peter Coyote, Jeremy Sisto, Josef Sommer, Shadia Simmons, Erica Luttrell, Judah Katz, Julian Richings; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1995, "Steal Big Steal Little" was released by Savoy Pictures; Andrew Davis (director/screenplay); Andy Garcia, Alan Arkin, Rachel Ticotin, Joe Pantoliano, Holland Taylor, Ally Walker, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Bradford, Charles Rocket, Candice Daly; Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "To Die For" was released by Columbia Pictures; Gus Van Sant (director); Buck Henry (screenplay); Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Dillon, Alison Folland, Casey Affleck, Illeana Douglas, Dan Hedaya; Crime, Drama, Comedy, Live Action

In 2000, "Best in Show" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment; Christopher Guest (director/screenplay); Eugene Levy (screenplay); Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, John Michael Higgins, Michael McKean, Michael Hitchcock, Parker Posey, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Lynch, Larry Miller, Jim Piddock, Fred Willard, Ed Begley Jr., Lynda Boyd, Teryl Rothery, Patrick Crenshaw, Will Sasso, Bob Balaban, Don Lake, Jay Brazeau; Comedy, Mockumentary; Live Action

In 2000, "The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy" was released by Sony Pictures Entertainment; Greg Berlanti (director/screenplay); Ben Weber, Timothy Olyphant, Matt McGrath, Zach Braff, Dean Cain, Andrew Keegan, Billy Porter, John Mahoney, Jennifer Coolidge, Nia Long, Mary McCormack, Justin Theroux, Kerr Smith; Drama; Live Action

In 2006, "Open Season" was released by Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation; Jill Culton, Roger Allers (directors); Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman (screenplay); Martin Lawrence, Ashton Kutcher, Gary Sinise, Debra Messing, Billy Connolly, Jon Favreau, Georgia Engel, Jane Krakowski, Patrick Warburton, Gordon Tootoosis; Comedy, Family; Animation

In 2006, "School for Scoundrels" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / The Weinstein Company / Dimension Films; Todd Phillips (director); Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Heder, Michael Clarke Duncan, Jacinda Barrett, Sarah Silverman, Ben Stiller, David Cross, Matt Walsh, Horatio Sanz; Comedy;

In 2007, "The Darjeeling Limited" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Wes Anderson (director/screenplay); Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman (screenplay); Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Anjelica Huston, Natalie Portman, Amara Karan, Wallace Wolodarsky, Waris Ahluwalia, Irrfan Khan, Barbet Schroeder, Camilla Rutherford, Kumar Pallana; Comedy, Drama

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1951, “Come On-A My House” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Sweet Violets” by Dinah Shore charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Goodman charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “In The Middle Of The House” by Vaughn Monroe charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “In The Middle Of The House” by Rusty Draper charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “I Love Mickey” by Mickey Mantle And Teresa Brewer charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Ape Call” by Nervous Norvus charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Old Philosopher” by Eddie Lawrence charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Well Did You Evah?” by Bing Crosby And Frank Sinatra charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Perry Como charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Surfin' Safari” by The Beach Boys charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Hully Gully Baby” by The Dovells charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover” by Bo Diddley charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Basketball Jones Featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Rainbow Connection” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Do You Think I'm Disco?” by Steve Dahl And Teenage Radiation charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Beautiful Girls” by Van Halen charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Do The Rock” by Tim Curry charted at number 108 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Teacher, Teacher” by 38 Special charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “I Can't Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Banned In The U.S.A.” by Luke Featuring 2 Live Crew charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “The Star Spangled Banner” by Whitney Houston charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “All My Friends Say” by Luke Bryan charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1956, “Bloodnoks Rock'N' Roll Call / Ying Tong Song” by The Goons charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Perry Como charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Glen Mason charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Pick A Bale Of Cotton” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1973, “The Laughing Gnome” by David Bowie charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Duke Of Earl” by Darts charted at number 62 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1984, “Agadoo” by Black Lace charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Madam Butterfly (Un Bel Di Vedremo)” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Tour de France” by Kraftwerk charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “White Lines (Don't Do It)” by Melle Mel And The Furious Five charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Theme From 'The A Team'” by Mike Post charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 80 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Bob The Builder charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Help I'm A Fish” by Little Trees charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Salmon Dance” by The Chemical Brothers charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2018, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1951, “On Top Of Old Smoky” by Terry Gilkyson And The Weavers charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Chicken Song” by George Trevare or Blue Baron charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Little White Duck” by Burl Ives charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Jezebel” by Frankie Laine charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Callin' Doctor Casey” by John D. Loudermilk charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “The Stripper” by David Rose And His Orchestra charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Come Outside” by Mike Sarne With Wendy Richard charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The World's Greatest Mum / Three Jobs Down” by Johnny Chester charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash / Monster's Mash Party” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Up There Cazaly / The Winner's March” by The Two Man Band charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cool For Cats / Model” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik / M Factor” by M charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me / Make Me Over” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Nice Legs, Shame About The Face / Hip Pocket Nerve” by Dave And The Derros charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays / It's All The Rage” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song) / Lullabye Tissue Paper Co.” by Paul Evans charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia / Rainbow Ride” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 56 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3 / Common As Muck” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 69 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Gimme That Banana / Don't Stop it Now” by Alston Koch And Dark Tan charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Disco Matilda / Disco Matilda (Instrumental)” by Dame Edna Everage charted at number 75 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Hudson, The Football King / Tribute To Peter Hudson” by Lou Lincoln And Chris Mundy charted at number 96 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Topical Song (The Logical Song) / Farewell To Punk” by The Barron Knights charted at number 97 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1984, “It's Just Not Cricket” by The Twelfth Man charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Agadoo” by Black Lace charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Can We Fix It?” by Bob The Builder charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Just A Song About Ping Pong” by Operator Please charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1979, “Cool For Cats” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Tutti-Frutti” by Trio charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Hanky Panky” by Madonna charted at number 28 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Spider Pig” by Hans Zimmer charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Sheena Is A Punkrocker” by Shebang charted at number 29 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

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

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Surf City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe” by Luv' charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me” by The Bellamy Brothers charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 40 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Banned In The U.S.A.” by Luke Featuring 2 Live Crew charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 44 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Thunderbirds Are Go!” by F.A.B. Featuring MC Parker charted at number 67 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Drink To Get Drunk” by Different Gear vs. Sia charted at number 89 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 2007, “Surfin' Bird” by Surfin' Bird charted at number 91 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 6 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 88 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 117 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 132 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 165 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

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

In 1979, “Bobby Brown” by Frank Zappa charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Radio Nowhere” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 12 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 14 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 98 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 5 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Basketball Jones Featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 80 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section charted at number 62 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 84 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 9 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs September 29, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Sun Sep the 29 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 273 of the year
Serialnumber = 45552
Julian date = 2460571 O.S.= 9 - 16 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of Nemesis (Greek).
All Angels Day.
Feast of the Archangels SS. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael.
Michaelmas (Feast of St Michael), quarter day in medieval England
Michaelmas (Feast of St. Michael - celebrating the end of harvest).
[USA] Gold Star Mother's Day
Religious Freedom Week Ends
[Bhutan] Dhimbhulhami Tsechhu
[Brunei] Constitution Day (thru 9-30)
[England] Michaelmas (Feast of St Michael)/quarter day in medieval England
[India] Durga Puja (thru 10-2)
[Paraguay] Battle of Boquer�n Day (1930)
Quarter day in medieval England and Scotland.
National Chimney Sweep Week Begins

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
Library Card Sign-Up Month
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
National Beach Clean Up Month
National Bed Check Month!
National Chicken Month
National Cholestrol Education and Awareness Month
National Courtesy Month
National Courtesy Month.
National Honey Month
National Ice Cream Sandwich Month
National Literacy Month
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National Piano Month
National Rice Month
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National Sewing Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Organic Harvest Month
PTA Membership Enrollment Month
Philatelic Publications Month.
Pleasure Your Mate Month
Potato Bread Month
Project Aware Month
Sea Cadet Month
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!
[Western Europe (not UK)] Daylight Savings Time ends
Festival of Ceres (Roman week-long festival for Ceres, the corn goddess).
Festival of the Greater Eleusian Mysteries (Ancient Greek week-long festival honoring Demeter's - Earth-goddess-mother, goddess of the fruitful earth - departure for the Underworld, confined to married women).
Harvest Moon Days (full moon closest to equinox) (thru 10-8)
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