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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for October 6

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭Ellen Travolta -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1940
TV/Movie/Soap Actress
Names/Places: John's sister
TV Shows: Makin It (as Dorothy Manucci), Number 96, Joanie Loves Chachi (as Louisa Delvecchio), Welcome Back Kotter (as Horshack's mother), Charles in Charge (as Lillian), General Hospital, Passions
Movie Titles: Grease

🎭Michael Durrell -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1943
Actor
TV Shows: Nobody's Perfect, I'm a Big Girl Now, V (as Robert), Chiefs, Alice (as Nicholas Stone), Beverly Hills 90210 (as Dr. John Martin)
Movie Titles: Defending Your Life, Sister Act

🎵🎸Sid McGinnis -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1949
Rock and Roll Guitarist
Group Names: Paul Shaffer's World's Most Dangerous Band, Paul Shaffer's band

✍🎭🎮Emily Mortimer -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1971 N.S.
Screenwriter, Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, English
TV Shows: Doll and Em, The Newsroom
Movie Titles: Mary Poppins Returns, The Pink Panther 2 (2006), The Kid, Cars 2, Scream 3
Video Games: Cars 2: The Video Game, Disney Infinity (series)

🎭🎵Jeff B. Davis -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1973
Actor, Comedian, Singer
TV Shows: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Happy Family (as Todd Brennan)

🎭Brett Gelman -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1976 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Stranger Things

🎵Mc Lars -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.10/6/1982
Rap Music Performer
Names/Places: RN:Andrew Robert Nielsen

🎭Carole Lombard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/6/1908 d.1/16/1942 (33)
Movie Actress, Comedienne
Names/Places: b. in Fort Wayne, IN; RMLN:Jane Peters; Clark Gable's wife
Misc: some say b. 1909

🎨Alfred Harvey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/6/1913 d.7/3/1994 (80)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Harvey World Famous Comics featured such characters as Casper the Friendly Ghost and Richie Rich

🎭Lou Cutell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/6/1930 N.S. d.11/21/2021 N.S. (0)
Actor

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🎭Anna Quayle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/6/1932 N.S. d.8/16/2019 N.S. (86)
Stage Actress, English
Movie Titles: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Hard Day's Night, Casino Royale, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

🎭Fred Travalena -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/6/1942 d.6/28/2009 (66)
Comedian, Impressionist
TV Shows: Keep On Truckin'

🎵Nelson Riddle -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/1/1921 d.10/6/1985 (64)
Conductor/Composer, Arranger, Trombonist, Bandleader
Names/Places: b. in Hackensack, NJ; RN:Lisbon Antigua
TV Shows: Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, Smothers Brothers, Julie Andrews, Tim Conway, Helen Reddy (all TV variety shows)

🎭🎵Ted Bessell -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/20/1935 d.10/6/1996 (61)
TV Actor, TV Producer/Director (m), Pianist
Names/Places: b. in Flushing, NY
Misc: some say was 57 or 70
TV Shows: Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (as Frankie), That Girl (as Donald Hollinger), Me & the Chimp, Hail to the Chief, Tracey Ullman Show (producer)

🎭John Rovick -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/2/1919 N.S. d.10/6/2012 N.S. (93)
TV Host
TV Shows: The Lunch Brigade (KTTV's Sheriff John the host in the 1950s and 60s)

🎭Ralphie May -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/17/1972 N.S. d.10/6/2017 N.S. (45)
Comedian

🎭Rip Taylor -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/13/1935 N.S. d.10/6/2019 N.S. (84)
Movie Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist
Names/Places: RN:Charles Elmer Taylor; b. in Milwaukee, WI
Misc: Confetti Thrower; Portly walrus-mustached comic
TV Shows: The Phyllis Diller Show, The Gong Show, $1.98 Beauty Show (host), Addams Family (cartoon as Uncle Fester); some say b. 1933
Movie Titles: Home Alone 2

🎵🎸"Ginger" Baker -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/19/1940 N.S. d.10/6/2019 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Classic Rock Singer, Rock and Roll Drummer, English
Names/Places: FN:Peter
Group Names: Cream, Blind Faith, Masters of Reality

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🎭🎵Thomas Edward "Tommy" Rall -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/27/1929 N.S. d.10/6/2020 N.S. (90)
Actor, Ballet Dancer (m), Tap Dancer (m), Opera Tenor
Misc: was a prominent featured player in the 1950's musical comedies

✍🎭🎵Judy Tenuta -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/7/1949 N.S. d.10/6/2022 N.S. (72)
Author (m), Actress, Comedienne, Producer (m), Accordionist, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: aka:Sasse; NN: The Love Goddess
Album Titles: Buy This Pigs, In Goddess We Trust
TV Shows: The Weird Al Show

Related Events on This Date

In 1948, KHJ TV (now KCAL) channel nine in Los Angeles, California, (IND) began broadcasting. It would be noted for helping to launch the career of character hostess Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, played by Cassandra Peterson, in 1981.

In 1955, “The Peopleʹs Choice”, TV Comedy; debut on NBC.

In 1958, “The Ann Sothern Show”, TV Comedy, debut on CBS-TV.

In 1959, “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis” Dobie Gillis (Dwayne Hickman) was nothing if not ardent, and he was most ardent about the blond, avaricious Thalia (Tuesday Weld). In “The Best Dressed Man,” Dobie, a grocerʹs son, only has eyes for Thalia, but she only has eyes for rich, fashionable Milton Armitage (Warren Beatty). Determined to beat the clotheshorse at his own game and win Thaliaʹs heart, Dobie convinces the local haberdasher to outfit him in snappy duds as an advertisement for the manʹs store. To his sorrow, though, Dobie learns that, as far as Thaliaʹs concerned, it takes more than clothes to make the man — it takes deep pockets.

In 1960, Ten x 06 = 60

In 1967, The “Death of a Hippie” funeral service was held by The Diggers in San Franciscoʹs Haight-Ashbury district. The coffin…filled with stereotypical hippie artifacts…was burned to symbolize the end of the “media-hyped movement.”

In 1968, ED SULLIVAN SHOW Guests: DIONNE WARWICK (“THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM”), TINY TIM

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 1972, In a Brady Bunch episode called “The Tiki Caves”, Vincent Price guest stars as Professor Whitehead, an archeologist who menaces the Brady boys. In the third segment on the Bradysʹ Hawaiian trip, the boys return the tiki they found to the burial cave. There they meet Professor Whitehead, who believes they intend to steal his latest “find.”

In 1975, Greg Landry in Detroit vs. Dallas was sacked eleven times!

In 1976, Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots receive a gold record for one of the more bizarre novelty hits of the decade, “Disco Duck.” In December, it will become only the fourth single ever to be certified platinum.

In 1978, “The Waverly Wonders”, TV Comedy; last aired on NBC, a bomb.

In 1979, R.C., “Beautiful Girls” by Van Halen peaked at #84 on the pop singles chart. Eddie married one, Valerie Bertinelli, two years later.

In 1981, CBS presents “Solving the Energy Crisis,” aka “The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies.” Ten years later, Uncle Jedʹs moved back to the hills, Elly May now owns a petting zoo, and Jethroʹs a “sophisticated Hollywood producer.” While both Mr. Drysdale and Granny have passed on through the pearleeeeee gates, Miss Hathaway has a new boss, government agent Werner Klemperer and Imogene Coca is here as, uh, Grannyʹs Ma?!? The wacky solution mentioned in the showʹs original title? Grannyʹs “white lightning” as a miracle “gas-ahol.” Land sakes, did we mention this is the pilot for a new series?

In 1985, “An Evening At The Improv” TV Stand Up Comedy debut on A&E.

In 1985, “Jem” began airing in syndication

In 1986, “Double Dare (1986 series)”, TV Game Show, Nickelodeonʹs version of Beat the Clock, debut on Nickelodeon.

In 1986, “My Sister Sam”, TV Comedy; debut on CBS, costarring Pam Dawber and Rebecca Schaeffer about sibling revelry and rivalry.

In 1988, “Dear John”, TV Comedy starring Judd Hirsch, premiered on NBC.

In 1989, “Look Whoʹs Talking” starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1990, All My Children star Susan Lucci hosted Saturday Night Live, with musical guest Hothouse Flowers. Match Game host Gene Rayburn mad a cameo appearance in the "Game Breakers" sketch along with Don Pardo. The "All My Luggage" sketch was also a highlight. Lucci's opening monologue poked her at her Emmy losing streak.

In 1991, “Sessions”, TV Comedy, debut.

In 1992, For the first time since formally entering the presidential race, Ross Perot appeared in a paid, 30-minute broadcast on CBS-TV in which he appealed for Americans to join his independent bid with the help of his charts and graphs. It drew a larger audience than “Seinfeld” or “The Simpsons” on the other networks.

In 1997, “Earth: Final Conflict” began airing in syndication

In 1998, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole and his wife, American Red Cross President, Elizabeth Dole, make their first joint late-night talk show appearance on the LATE SHOW and keep Letterman laughing with their witty banter.

In 1999, “Roswell” TV sci-fi series premiered on the WB

In 2000, The movie “Meet The Parents” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2011, “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2012, “See Dad Run” began airing on Nick at Nite

In 2019, Comedian Rip Taylor died in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 88.

In 2019, “Kids Say The Darndest Things” returned to be airing new episodes on ABC. It was originally created by Art Linkletter whose show ran on CBS-TV for years.

In 2022, “Monster High” began airing on Nickelodeon

In 2060, Ten x 06 = 60

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1978, "The Big Fix" was released by Universal Pictures; Jeremy Paul Kagan (director); Roger L. Simon (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Anspach, Bonnie Bedelia, John Lithgow, Ofelia Medina, Nicolas Coster, F. Murray Abraham, Fritz Weaver, Ron Rifkin; Comedy, Thriller; Live Action

In 1978, "Goin' South" was released by Paramount Pictures; Jack Nicholson (director); John Herman Shaner, Al Ramrus, Charles Shyer, Alan Mandel (screenplay); Jack Nicholson, Mary Steenburgen, Christopher Lloyd, John Belushi, Richard Bradford, Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Morris, Danny DeVito, Tracey Walter, Britt Leach, Luana Anders, Lucy Lee Flippin, Ed Begley Jr., Lin Shaye, Anne Ramsey, Gerald H. Reynolds, George W. Smith; Western, Comedy; Live Action

In 1995, "Kicking and Screaming" was released by Trimark Pictures; Noah Baumbach (director/screenplay); Josh Hamilton, Olivia d'Abo, Chris Eigeman, Parker Posey, Jason Wiles, Cara Buono, Carlos Jacott, Elliott Gould, Eric Stoltz, Marissa Ribisi, Dean Cameron, Perrey Reeves, Noah Baumbach; Comedy, Drama; 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, Maria Tucci, Wayne Knight, Kurtwood Smith, Holland Taylor, Susan Traylor, Tim Hopper, Michael Rispoli, Buck Henry, Gerry Quigley, David Cronenberg, Joyce Maynard, Chris Phillips, George Segal, Rain Phoenix; Crime, Drama, Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "Bamboozled" was released by New Line Cinema / 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks; Spike Lee (director/screenplay); Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson, Michael Rapaport, Mos Def, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Paul Mooney, Sarah Jones, Susan Batson, Yaslin Bey, Canibus, DJ Scratch, Charli Baltimore, Craig muMs Grant, MC Serch, The Roots, Jason Bernard, Imhotep Gary Byrd, Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Al Sharpton, Matthew Modine, Mira Sorvino, Liza Jessie Peterson, David Wain, Mildred Clinton, Coati Mundi, Caridad 'La Bruja' de la Luz, Julie Dretzin, Steven McElroy, Stephen Kunken, A.D. Miles, Kim Director, Kiki Haynes, Chyna, Danny Hoch, Marcia Clark, Bill Clinton, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, George Siegmann, O. J. Simpson; Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "Bootmen" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Dein Perry (director/screenplay); Steve Worland, Hilary Linstead (screenplay); Adam Garcia, Sophie Lee, Sam Worthington, Richard Carter, Andrew Kaluski, Christopher Horsey, Lee McDonald, Matt Lee, William Zappa, Susie Porter, Anthony Hayes, Justine Clarke, Grant Walmsley, Andrew Doyle, Bruce Venables; Comedy; Live Action

In 2000, "Dancer in the Dark" was released by Fine Line Features; Lars von Trier (director/screenplay); Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey, Jean-Marc Barr, Cara Seymour, Siobhan Fallon, Vincent Paterson, Zeljko Ivanek, Udo Kier, Stellan Skarsgard; Musical, Melodrama; Live Action

In 2000, "Digimon: The Movie" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox Kids; Mamoru Hosoda, Shigeyasu Yamauchi (director); Jeff Nimoy, Bob Buchholz (screenplay); Joshua Seth, Lara Jill Miller, Michael Lindsay, Mona Marshall, Doug Erholtz, Bob Glouberman, Paul St. Peter, Michael Reisz, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Philece Sampler, Wendee Lee, Tom Fahn, Joseph Pilato, Lex Lang, Kirk Thornton, Tifanie Christun, Jeff Nimoy, R. Martin Klein, Dave Mallow, Edie Mirman, Brian Donovan, Derek Stephen Prince, Steve Blum, Neil Kaplan, Robert Axelrod, Michael Sorich, Bob Papenbrook, Brianne Siddall, David Lodge, Mike Reynolds, Anna Garduno, Laura Summer, Peggy O'Neal; Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Family; Animation

In 2000, "Meet the Parents" was released by Universal Pictures / DreamWorks; Jay Roach (director); Jim Herzfeld, John Hamburg (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, Owen Wilson, Jon Abrahams, James Rebhorn, Nicole DeHuff, Tom McCarthy, Phyllis George, Kali Rocha, Bernie Sheredy, Judah Friedlander, Peter Bartlett, William Severs, John Fiore, Russell Hornsby, Cody Arens, Cole Hawkins, Spencer Breslin; Comedy; Live Action

In 2004, "Taxi" was released by 20th Century Fox; Tim Story (director); Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, Jim Kouf (screenplay); Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon, Gisele Bündchen, Jennifer Esposito, Henry Simmons, Ann-Margret, Ana Cristina de Oliveira, Ingrid Vandebosch, Magali Amadei, Christian Kane, Boris McGiver, Adrian Martinez, Joe Lisi, GQ, Bryna Weiss, Jeff Gordon; Comedy, Action;

In 2006, "Employee of the Month" was released by Lionsgate / Tapestry Films; Greg Coolidge (director/screenplay); Don Calame, Chris Conroy (screenplay); Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard, Andy Dick, Brian George, Harland Williams, Efren Ramirez, Marcello Thedford, Tim Bagley, Danny Woodburn; Comedy;

In 2006, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" was released by New Line Cinema / Platinum Dunes; Jonathan Liebesman (director); Sheldon Turner (screenplay); Andrew Bryniarski, Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley, Diora Baird, Matt Bomer, Lee Tergesen, R. Lee Ermey; Slasher;

In 2006, "Trailer Park Boys: The Movie" was released by Alliance Atlantis / Odeon Films; Mike Clattenburg (director/screenplay); Robb Wells (screenplay); Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith, John Dunsworth, Jonathan Torrens, Patrick Roach, Cory Bowles, Michael Jackson, Lucy DeCoutere, Sarah E. Dunsworth; Comedy, Crime

In 2011, "Footloose" was released by Paramount Pictures / MTV Films / Spyglass Entertainment; Craig Brewer (director/screenplay); Dean Pitchford (screenplay); Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Andie MacDowell, Dennis Quaid, Miles Teller, Ser'Darius Blain, Ziah Colon, Patrick John Flueger, Ray McKinnon, Kim Dickens, Mary-Charles Jones, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Josh Warren; Musical, Comedy, Drama; Remake of 1984 film

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1951, “Come On-A My House” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “Sweet Violets” by Dinah Shore charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 And 2)” by Buchanan And Goodman charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “In The Middle Of The House” by Vaughn Monroe charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “In The Middle Of The House” by Rusty Draper charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “The Old Philosopher” by Eddie Lawrence charted at number 79 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “I Love Mickey” by Mickey Mantle And Teresa Brewer charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Surfin' Safari” by The Beach Boys charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Hully Gully Baby” by The Dovells charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover” by Bo Diddley charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Basketball Jones Featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section charted at number 20 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Rainbow Connection” by Kermit The Frog (Jim Henson) charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Do You Think I'm Disco?” by Steve Dahl And Teenage Radiation charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Beautiful Girls” by Van Halen charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Do The Rock” by Tim Curry charted at number 102 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “I Can't Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Teacher, Teacher” by 38 Special charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Banned In The U.S.A.” by Luke Featuring 2 Live Crew charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “The Star Spangled Banner” by Whitney Houston charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “All My Friends Say” by Luke Bryan charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 2 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 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Perry Como charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Glendora” by Glen Mason charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Telstar” by The Tornados charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Speedy Gonzales” by Pat Boone charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Pick A Bale Of Cotton” by Lonnie Donegan charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Monster Mash” by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The Laughing Gnome” by David Bowie charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Rock On” by David Essex charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Deck Of Cards” by Max Bygraves charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cars” by Gary Numan charted at number 3 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 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Money (That's What I Want)” by The Flying Lizards charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 53 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 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Madam Butterfly (Un Bel Di Vedremo)” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Tour de France” by Kraftwerk charted at number 37 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 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Theme From 'The A Team'” by Mike Post charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)” by Bob The Builder charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Help I'm A Fish” by Little Trees charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Ladies' Bras” by Jonny Trunk And Wisbey charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “One For The Bristol City” by Bristol City FC And The Wurzels charted at number 66 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Salmon Dance” by The Chemical Brothers charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2018, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 49 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 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1951, “The Little White Duck” by Burl Ives charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1951, “The Chicken Song” by George Trevare or Blue Baron charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1956, “Transfusion” by Nervous Norvus charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Alley Cat (Omkring Et Flygel)” by Bent Fabric And His Piano charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1962, “Callin' Doctor Casey” by John D. Loudermilk charted at number 14 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 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “The World's Greatest Mum / Three Jobs Down” by Johnny Chester charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce charted at number 19 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, “I Don't Like Mondays / It's All The Rage” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cool For Cats / Model” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 14 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 19 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 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik / M Factor” by M charted at number 29 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 55 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, “Tusk / Never Make Me Cry” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 84 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 85 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, “You Think You're A Man” by Divine charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “It's Just Not Cricket” by The Twelfth Man charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Agadoo” by Black Lace charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Can We Fix It?” by Bob The Builder charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Boss Of Me” by They Might Be Giants charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Just A Song About Ping Pong” by Operator Please charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 1 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 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Cool For Cats” by U.K. Squeeze charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 16 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 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Tutti-Frutti” by Trio charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1990, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Spider Pig” by Hans Zimmer charted at number 27 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 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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

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

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 19 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 36 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2012, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 2 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, “Surf City” by Jan And Dean charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats charted at number 5 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 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Eeny Meeny Miny Moe” by Luv' charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 41 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Banned In The U.S.A.” by Luke Featuring 2 Live Crew charted at number 37 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 77 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Thunderbirds Are Go!” by F.A.B. Featuring MC Parker charted at number 89 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Drink To Get Drunk” by Different Gear vs. Sia charted at number 86 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “The Salmon Dance” by The Chemical Brothers charted at number 98 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 89 on the France Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 90 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Da da da ich lieb dich nicht du liebst mich nicht aha aha aha” by Trio charted at number 117 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 133 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 139 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 184 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 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2007, “Radio Nowhere” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 2 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 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1990, “Turtle Power!” by Partners In Kryme charted at number 16 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1990, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Bombalurina charted at number 28 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 67 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 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Brother Louie” by Stories charted at number 6 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 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple charted at number 43 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1973, “Basketball Jones Featuring Tyrone Shoelaces” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 76 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Pop Muzik” by M charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Spooky” by The Atlanta Rhythm Section charted at number 44 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “The Logical Song” by Supertramp charted at number 54 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1979, “Tusk” by Fleetwood Mac charted at number 90 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “She Bop” by Cyndi Lauper charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1984, “Teacher, Teacher” by 38 Special charted at number 95 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 30 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2007, “Online” by Brad Paisley charted at number 56 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2012, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 96 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 19 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 4 on the Italy 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 3 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2012, “Ai se eu te pego!” by Michel Teló charted at number 49 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2001, “Because I Got High” by Afroman charted at number 6 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

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

The Holiday Almanacs October 6, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Sun Oct the 6 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 280 of the year
Serialnumber = 45559
Julian date = 2460578 O.S.= 9 - 23 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Bruno, Blsd. Marie-Rose Durocher.
Saint Faith Feast Day
Feast of Zapopan Virgin (Mexican).
[Massachusetts] Grandparents Day
[USA] National Employ the Handicapped Week Begins
[USA] Newspaper Week Begins
[USA] Respect Life Week Begins
Get Organized Week Begins
Mental Illness Awareness Week Begins
National Health Care Food Service Week Begins
National Spinning and Weaving Week Begins
[USA] Fire Prevention Week Begins
National Pickled Pepper Week (Day 3)
National Metric Week Begins
National Coming Out Week Begins
[Egypt] Military Day (1973)/Egyptian Armed Forces Day.
[USA] German-American Day.
Eight Hour Day (New South Wales).
Ivy Day (celebrated in Ireland.)
Labour Day (Australian Capital Territory).
Lesotho's National Sports Day.
National German-American Day
Physician Assistant Day
St. Faith's Day (Anglican).
Universal Children's Week (Day 6)

Reminders

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: Scorpio: The Scorpion (10-22 thru 11-21); Ruling Planet: Pluto. Element: Water. Traits: Passionate, intense, secretive, subtle. Body part associated with this sign: Secrets. Occupations: Teaching, work requiring concentration, training animals, psychiatry, surgery, detection.
Flowers: calendula, cosmos and hops
Gems: opal & tourmaline
October's name comes from the Latin word for eight, octo.
The Saxons called October Win Monath - time for making wine.
Full Moon: the Hunters' Moon, and the Blood Moon.
Gems: opal and tourmaline.
Flowers: The hops, calendula and cosmo
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the opal and the tourmaline is for hope, and the calendula is for constancy.
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Auto Battery Safety Month
Campaign for Healthier Babies Month
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Consumer Information Month'
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Cooperative Month
National Pickled Pepper Month
Country Music Month
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Ending Hunger Month
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Energy Management Is a Family Affair Time
Family History Awareness Month
Fire Prevention Month
Gourmet Adventures Month
Great American Breakfast Club (Sep 1-Nov 30)
Healthy Lung Month
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Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
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International Book Fair Month
International Marine Travel Month!
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Lesbian and Gay History Month
Lock in Safety Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Michigan Library Month.
National Adopt a Dog Month
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National Apple Month!
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Polish-American Heritage Month
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