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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for October 15

Last Updated 10-17-2023

🎭🎵Barry McGuire -- is 88 in the year 2023 and 89 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1935
Stage Actor, Songwriter, Gospel Singer, Folk Singer
Names/Places: b. in Oklahoma City
Misc: some say b. 1937
Group Names: The New Christy Minstrels, soloist
Song Titles: Eve of Destruction, Hair

🎭🎵Linda Lavin -- is 86 in the year 2023 and 87 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1937 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Portland, ME
TV Shows: Barney Miller (as Det. Janice Wentworth), Alice (as Alice Hyatt), Room For Two (as Edie)

✍🎭Lynn Lowry -- is 76 in the year 2023 and 77 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1947
Screenwriter, Actress, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Shivers, The Crazies, Cat People, Talk of the Dead

🎭Larry Miller -- is 70 in the year 2023 and 71 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1953
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
Misc: some say b. Nov 13
TV Shows: The Pursuit of Happiness (as Larry), Life's Work (as Jerome Nash), Dilbert (voice)
Movie Titles: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, 10 Things I Hate Anout You, The Nutty Professor (series)

🎭Jere Burns -- is 69 in the year 2023 and 70 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1954
Actor
TV Shows: Dear John (as Kirk Morris), Bob (as Peter), The Mommies (as Tom), Something So Right (as Jack Farrell), Good Morning Miami (as Frank Alfano)
Movie Titles: Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles

✍🎭Cathy Ladman -- is 68 in the year 2023 and 69 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1955
Writer (m), Actress, Comedienne
Movie Titles: White Oleander, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, What Planet Are You From, My Fellow Americans

🎭Kellie Flanagan -- is 64 in the year 2023 and 65 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1959
Actress, Producer (m)
Misc: retired from acting in 1970
TV Shows: The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (as Candice Muir)
Movie Titles: Wild in the Streets

🎭🎮Masako Katsuki -- is 64 in the year 2023 and 65 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1959
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Japanese
TV Shows: Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden
Movie Titles: Appleseed, The Last: Maruto the Movie
Video Games: Naruto Shippuden (series), Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

🎭Jeffrey Jacquet -- is 57 in the year 2023 and 58 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1966
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1987
TV Shows: Mork & Mindy (as Eugene), Whiz Kids (as Jeremy Saldino)
Movie Titles: Return from Witch Mountain, Wholly Moses!

🎭Vanessa Marcil -- is 55 in the year 2023 and 56 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1968
Actress, TV Hostess
Names/Places: RLN: Ortez; PRON:Mar-CELL; born in Indio, California
Misc: worked with O|+>; some say b. 1968 or 1969 or 1971
TV Shows: General Hospital (as Brenda Barrett), In Concert (hostess 1994-96); Beverly Hills 90210 (as Gina Kincaid), NYPD Blue (as Carmen Olivera 2001), Las Vegas (as Samamtha Jane Marquez)
Movie Titles: The Rock, The Bannen Way

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🎭Dominic West -- is 54 in the year 2023 and 55 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1969
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director (m), English
TV Shows: The Affair, The Hour, The Wire, The Gambler
Movie Titles: Finding Dory, 300, Chicago, Star Wars: Episode I -The Phantom Menace, The Forgotten

🎭Zak Orth -- is 53 in the year 2023 and 54 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1970
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Revolution (as Aaron Pittman), Casual (as Drew Meyers)
Movie Titles: Wet Hot American Summer (series)

🎭Joy Bisco -- is 48 in the year 2023 and 49 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1975
Actress, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: Ghost World, Couples Retreat, Not Another Teen Movie

🎭Ncuti Gatwa -- is 31 in the year 2023 and 32 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1992 N.S.
Actor, Rwanda, Scottish

🎭🎮🎵Vincent Martella -- is 31 in the year 2023 and 32 in the year 2024; b.10/15/1992
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Singer
TV Shows: Everybody Hates Chris (as Greg Wuliger), Phineas and Ferb (as Phineas Flynn), Milo Murphy's Law
Movie Titles: Role Models
Video Games: Disney Infinity (series), Lightning Returns (series)

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1844 d.8/25/1900 (55)
Poet (m), Philosopher (m), German
Misc: antisemite who became insane in 1890s; d. in Warsaw

P. G. Wodehouse -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1881 d.2/14/1975 (93)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Poet (m), Humorist, British
Names/Places: RFN:Pelham Grenville
Misc: Jeeves creator

🎭Ina Claire -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1895 d.2/21/1985 (89)
Movie/Stage Actress, Vaudevillaness
Names/Places: RLN:Fagan

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🎭Ransom Sherman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1898 d.11/26/1985 (87)
Comedian, TV Host
TV Shows: Ransom Sherman Show

✍🎭Mervyn Le Roy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1900 d.9/13/1987 (86)
Writer (m), Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Wizard of Oz, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, Little Women

🎵David Carroll -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1913 d.3/22/2008 (94)
Music Producer, Conductor/Composer, Arranger
Names/Places: b. in Chicago; RN:Nook Schrier
Misc: discovered the Smothers Brothers
Group Names: The Diamonds (producer), The Platters (producer)

🎭Mark Lenard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1928 d.11/22/1996 (68)
Actor
TV Shows: Star Trek (as Ambassador Sarek (Spock's father) & a variety of villians including Romulan Commander), Here Come the Brides (as Aaron), Planet of the Apes

🎭Penny Marshall -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/15/1942 N.S. d.12/17/2018 N.S. (76)
TV/Movie Actress, Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Rob Reiner's ex-, Garry's sister
Misc: 1961 grad; many say b. 1943 or 1945, unlikely b. in 1945
TV Shows: The Odd Couple (as Myrna Turner), Bob Newhart Show (as Miss Larson), Laverne & Shirley (as Laverne De Fazio), Simpsons (as Miss Botz)
Movie Titles: Big (director), A League Of Their Own (director)

🎭Jack Norton -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/2/1882 N.S. d.10/15/1958 N.S. (76)
Movie Actor
Misc: often played a drunk character on stage and in films

🎨🎭Paul Terry -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/19/1887 d.10/15/1971 (84)
Animator (m), Cartoonist, Producer (m)
Names/Places: MN:Houlton
Misc: Terrytoons; Created Mighty Mouse, Heckle & Jeckle, Tom Terrific, etc.

🎭🎵Gus Cannon -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/12/1883 d.10/15/1979 (96)
Hall of Famer, Comedian, Banjoist, Bandleader, Blues Singer

🎭Frank DeKova -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/17/1910 d.10/15/1981 (71)
Actor
TV Shows: F Troop (as Chief Wild Eagle)

🎭🎵Edie Adams -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/16/1927 d.10/15/2008 (81)
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Kingston, PA; RN:Elizabeth Edith Enke; Ernie Kovac's wife & regular on his TV show
Misc: some say b. in 1929 or '31
TV Shows: The Ernie Kovacs Show

✍⛪💰🎭🎵🏆Suzanne Somers -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/16/1946 N.S. d.10/15/2023 N.S. (76)
Author (m), Judaism Convert, Merchant, TV/Movie Actress, TV Talk Show Hostess, Singer, Exerciser
Names/Places: b. in San Bruno, CA; RN:Suzanne Mahoney; Alan Hammel's wife
Misc: Thighmaster seller
TV Shows: Three's Company's Christmas "Chrissy" Snow, She's the Sheriff's Hildy Granger, Step by Step's Carol Foster Lambert, Suzanne Somers Show (talk show)
Movie Titles: American Graffiti (that blonde girl in the car!)

Related Events on This Date

In 1887, In college football, Yale beat Wesleyan, 106-0.

In 1902, “New Orleans Blues” recorded, first jazz piece written, performed by Jelly Roll Morton.

In 1929, The Mickey Mouse film, “The Jazz Fool”, is completed.

In 1932, The Mickey Mouse film, “Touchdown Mickey” is released.

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, “Clock Cleaners” is released. Donald Duck and Goofy also appear.

In 1940, Charles Chaplinʹs first all-talking comedy, “The Great Dictator,” a lampoon of Adolf Hitler, opened at two theaters in New York with Chaplin and his wife, co-star Paulette Goddard, making appearances in both locations. Two decades later, Mel Brooks would make Hitler the subject of parody again with “The Producers”.

In 1942, “Der Fuehrerʹs Face” by Spike Jones entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1948, The Donald Duck film, “Soupʹs On” is released. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear.

In 1951, The television comedy “I Love Lucy” starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz premiered on CBS-TV. Lucy, youʹve got some 'splainin' to do. Wacky redhead. Cuban bongo-playing husband. Two grumpy, frumpy neighbors. Nah. Never work. “I Love Lucy” starred Lucille Ball and Cuban musician husband Desi Arnaz. Vivian Vance and William Frawley co-starred as nosy neighbors Fred and Ethel Mertz.

In 1955, “Golfing on The Honeymooners” As usual, Ralph has bitten off a good deal more than he can chew. Heʹs got a golf date with a big shot at the bus company in two days and he doesnʹt know a putt from a potato. Well, first things first: the clothes. Letʹs see, plaid pants, argyle socks, and a floppy Scottish tam with a little ball on top. “How do I look, Norton?” he asks. “Deee-vine!” enthuses his pal. Now itʹs time for the lesson. Norton reads from a manual. Address the ball, it suggests. Norton grabs a club, works his body like a double-jointed hula dancer, salutes, and shouts, “Helloooo, ball.” Hole-in-one humor.

In 1956, On “I Love Lucy,” special guest star Orson Welles drops by the club and levitates our favorite redhead, among other tricks. This day in 1985, Welles accomplishes a more interesting feat. “The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice,” a film noir-themed episode of “Moonlighting,” has Welles as host despite his having been dead for five days.

In 1958, “Moleʹs Adventure” (Japan), the oldest surviving anime television show, made its debut.

In 1959, Fritz The Cat, Comic Strip, X-rated cat, animated in 1970s, debuts.

In 1959, “Rocky And His Friends”, Jay Wardʹs Second series, began airing on TV

In 1960, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carol Burnett and Marion Lorne from The Garry Moore Show”. Other Articles: Boris Karloff, Dobie Gillis

In 1966, A 75-year-old man receives ten traffic summonses when he drives on the wrong side of the road four times, commits four hit-and-run offenses, and causes six accidents, all within 20 minutes, in McKinney, Texas.

In 1966, Australia bans Troggsʹ “I Canʹt Control Myself,” as “terribly obscene”.

In 1966, R.C., “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1967, Jack Kemp, Buffalo vs. Oakland, sacked eleven times!

In 1969, Frank Zappaʹs album [8] HOT RATS was released including the track “Peaches En Regalia”.

In 1969, Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US Country music album chart with At San Quentin, which was a live concert given to the inmates of San Quentin State Prison the follow-up to Cash's previous live album, the critically acclaimed At Folsom Prison. The album 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 1971, In a Brady Bunch episode called “My Sister Benedict Arnold”, Greg feuds with Marcia when she dates his number one school rival; Warren Mulaney beats Greg out for the basketball team and then asks Marcia out for pizza. Marcia isnʹt too impressed with Warren after the date, but continues to see him when Greg orders her not to.

In 1973, The Supreme Court decides by a 7-2 vote to refuse to review a 1971 Federal Communications directive that broadcasters, in effect, censor from the airwaves songs with drug-oriented lyrics. The two dissenting votes are cast by Justices William J. Brennan and William O. Douglas, who say, “The government cannot, consistant with the First Admendment, require a broadcaster to censor its music.”

In 1973, “Tomorrow”, TV Talk Show, with Tom Snyder; debut on NBC. Haw-haw-haw-haw-haw-haw-haw! “From those of us working the late shift in Southern California, sweet dreams.” Tom Snyder would use this phrase to close his late-night show. Tom would yuk it up with some of TVʹs most interesting chatter — right after the “Tonight” show. NBC would later add critic, Rona Barrett, to the show. “Tomorrow” ran until January of 1982.

In 1977, R.C., “You Light Up My Life” by Debby Boone peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for a chart-torturing ten weeks, and you thought Whitney Houstonʹs 14-week streak of “I Will Always Love You” at number one was that bad.

In 1981, “Mork and Mindyʹs Baby” When the irrepressible alien (Robin Williams) married his human ally (Pam Dawber) on “Mork And Mindy” and started a family, Mom was a little put out. Their “baby,” after all, hatched from an egg and looked like an old man (in fact, it was Williamsʹ comic idol, Jonathan Winters). But Mindy hung in there: “Iʹm sure with enough time, Iʹll grow to love every hair on his chest.”

In 1984, “He Thinks Heʹs Ray Stevens” album by Ray Stevens was released

In 1988, Johnny Carson tells his Tonight Show audience “Dan Quayle was asked the other day if he supports sending military aid to the Straits of Hormuz. 'Well, itʹs all right to send it to the straights,' Quayle replied, 'but the gays are on their own.'”

In 1988, R.C., “Red Red Wine” by UB40 peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1988, “The Beany And Cecil Show”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on ABC due to creative differences between the creators and the network.

In 1989, “An Eight Is Enough Wedding” aired on NBC. The clan reunited for the second and last time (see October 18, 1987 for their first reunion) for Davidʹs second marriage on NBC. Sandy Faison played Abby. Story: When one of the clan announces plans to remarry, there are mixed emotions among some family members who have trouble accepting the new in-law. Also see the award winning eightisenough.com

In 1991, Tallest Sand Castle Built at 19.5 feet tall.

In 1992, The Howard Stern radio show begins broadcasting on WLUP-AM, Chicago. The station dropped the show the following August.

In 1993, The largest cookie made was 1,001 square feet in Arcadia, California. Spanned 28 feet and seven inches by 35 feet with three million chocolate chips.

In 1993, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Before crowds of spectators gathered outside the Ed Sullivan Theater, Letterman lights the fuse that blasts Jon Weiss, the “Human Cannonball” from Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, out of a cannon and 53 feet through the air.

In 1993, “Beverily Hillbillies” Motion Picture opens.

In 1995, Paul and Linda McCartney make guest voice appearances on The Simpsons on Fox. They counsel Lisa Simpson on vegetarianism.

In 1997, “Greatest Hits Volume II” album by Ray Stevens was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1998, Weird Al Yankovic recorded the transvestite “Truck Drivin' Song” for his CD “Running With Scissors”

In 1998, Weird Al Yankovic recorded “My Babyʹs In Love With Eddie Vedder”, and “Albuquerque” for his CD “Running With Scissors”

In 1999, On The Young and the Restless, Diane Jenkins (Alex Donnelley) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) had yet one more catfight over Victor's vasectomy, which had occurred almost a year prior to this altercation at Gina's Place. And within a month's time, the now-infamous "stolen sperm" saga would begin, taking their feud to an even higher (or is that lower?) level for another year or more.

In 2000, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” began airing on HBO

In 2001, The fourth Mark Twain Prize, the nationʹs top prize for humor, was presented to Whoopi Goldberg during the annual Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor in Washington, D.C.

In 2002, Musician Ryan Adams jumped into the audience at a show in Nashville to find a fan who had yelled out a request for “Summer of ʹ69,” a Bryan Adams song. Ryan Adams gave the fan $30 as a refund and refused to continue the show until the man left.

In 2003, Steve Bartman, the Cubs fan who deflected a foul ball in Game 6 of the NLCS, releases a statement explaining his actions. During a tearful apology, the 26-year-old human resources company worker asks Chicago fans to redirect their negative energy into positive support for the team during Game 7 of the championship series.

In 2006, The ninth Mark Twain Prize, the nationʹs top prize for humor, was presented to Neil Simon during the annual Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor in Washington, D.C.

In 2007, Drew Carey took the mike for the first time as the 36th season of “The Price is Right” began. He took over hosting duties from Bob Barker, who retired in June of 2007.

In 2007, “Samantha Who?” premiered on ABC.

In 2008, “Chocolate News” began airing on Comedy Central

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1981, "The Evil Dead" was released by New Line Cinema / Renaissance Pictures; Sam Raimi (director/screenplay); Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Bob Dorian; Horror; Live Action

In 1993, "The Beverly Hillbillies" was released by 20th Century Fox; Penelope Spheeris (director); Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal (story and screenplay), Jim Fisher, Jim Staahl (screenplay); Jim Varney, Diedrich Bader, Erika Eleniak, Cloris Leachman, Dabney Coleman, Lily Tomlin, Lea Thompson, Rob Schneider, Penny Fuller, Kevin Connolly, Linda Carlson, Buddy Ebsen, Leann Hunley, Robert Easton, Dolly Parton, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lyman Ward, Ernie Lively, Patrick Crenshaw, Eric 'Sparky' Edwards, Mickey Jones, Carmen Filpi, Beverly Polcyn; Comedy; Live action

In 1993, "Mr. Wonderful" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Anthony Minghella (director); Amy Schor, Vicki Polon (screenplay); Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dan Hedaya, Bruce Kirby, Luis Guzman, Brooke Smith, Bruce Altman, James Gandolfini; Romance, Comedy; Live action

In 1999, "The Story of Us" was released by Universal Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment; Rob Reiner (director); Alan Zweibel, Jessie Nelson (screenplay); Bruce Willis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rita Wilson, Rob Reiner, Julie Hagerty, Tim Matheson, Lucy Webb, Bill Kirchenbauer, Red Buttons, Jayne Meadows, Tom Poston, Betty White, Ken Lerner, Victor Raider-Wexler, Albert Hague, Alan Zweibel, Jessie Nelson, Michael Chapman, Jordan Lund, Art Evans, Paul Reiser; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2004, "Being Julia" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; István Szabó (director); Ronald Harwood (screenplay); Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Shaun Evans, Lucy Punch, Juliet Stevenson, Miriam Margoyles, Tom Sturridge, Bruce Greenwood, Rosemary Harris, Rita Tushingham, Michael Gambon; Comedy, Drama;

In 2004, "The Final Cut" was released by Lions Gate Entertainment; Omar Naim (director/screenplay); Robin Williams, Mira Sorvino, Jim Caviezel, Mimi Kuzyk, Stephanie Romanov, Genevieve Buechner, Brendan Fletcher, Joely Collins, Christopher Britton, Thom Bishops, Michael St. John Smith; Sci-Fi, Thriller;

In 2004, "Shall We Dance?" was released by Miramax Films; Peter Chelsom (director); Audrey Wells (screenplay); Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Lisa Ann Walter, Richard Jenkins, Bobby Cannavale, Omar Benson Miller, Mýa Harrison, Ja Rule, Nick Cannon, Anita Gillette, Tamara Hope, Stark Sands, Karina Smirnoff, Tony Dovolani, Cesar Corrales, Slavik Kryklyvyy; Romance, Comedy, Drama;

In 2004, "Team America: World Police" was released by Paramount Pictures; Trey Parker (director/screenplay); Matt Stone, Pam Brady (screenplay); Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Kristen Miller, Masasa, Daran Norris, Phil Hendrie, Maurice LaMarche, Jeremy Shada, Fred Tatasciore, Scott Land, Chelsea Marguerite, Tony Urbano, Greg Ballora, Adrian Connon McDonald; Comedy;

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1955, “Black Denim Trousers And Motorcycle Boots” by The Cheers charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mr. Custer” by Larry Verne charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Yogi” by The Ivy Three charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “(Do) The Hucklebuck” by Chubby Checker charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Time Machine” by Dante And The Evergreens charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Shoppin' For Clothes” by The Coasters charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “You Talk Too Much” by Frankie Ford charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo-Ann Campbell charted at number 95 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Psycho” by Bobby Hendricks With Dr. Jive charted at number 102 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin” by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Almost Persuaded No. 2” by Ben Colder (Sheb Wooley) charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams And The London Symphony Orchestra charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 59 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Major Tom (Coming Home)” by Peter Schilling charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “A Nightmare On My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Peek-A-Boo” by Siouxsie And The Banshees charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Louie Louie” by Fat Boys charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Tootsee Roll” by 69 Boyz charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “New Age Girl” by Deadeye Dick charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Undone - The Sweater Song” by Weezer charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Beverly Hills” by Weezer charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Redneck Yacht Club” by Craig Morgan charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “As Good As I Once Was” by Toby Keith charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Alcohol” by Brad Paisley charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On” by Neal McCoy charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” by Joe Nichols charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1955, “Cool Water” by Frankie Laine With The Mellowmen charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1955, “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport” by Rolf Harris charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Frankie Vaughan charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “McDonald's Cave” by The Piltdown Men charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mule Skinner Blues” by The Fendermen charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Stop, Stop, Stop” by The Hollies charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Happy Days” by Pratt And McClain charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “This Is Not A Love Song” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Kissing With Confidence” by Will Powers charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stop This Crazy Thing” by Coldcut Featuring Junior Reid And The Ahead Of Our Time Orchestra charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 75 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 59 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1949, “Mañana (Is Soon Enough For Me)” by Peggy Lee or The Mills Brothers charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “A Kookie Little Paradise” by Jo-Ann Campbell charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Robot Man” by Connie Francis charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Mule Skinner Blues” by The Fendermen charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Lil Red Riding Hood” by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman) / I Mess Up Everything I Get My Hands On” by Joe Tex charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Baked Beans / You Love Me” by Mother Goose charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Mah-nà-mah-nà / Halfway Down The Stairs” by The Muppets charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Telephone Man / Itinerary” by Meri Wilson charted at number 52 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band / Funk” by Meco charted at number 75 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Australiana” by Austen Tayshus charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Bop Girl” by Pat Wilson charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Rawhide” by The Chaps charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Duke Of Earl” by The Dukes Of Earlwood charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Strokin'” by Clarence Carter charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “This Is The Chorus” by Morris Minor And The Majors charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Gary In The Tardis” by Gary Glitter And The Timelords charted somewhere on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Absolutely Fabulous” by Absolutely Fabulous (Pet Shop Boys) charted at number 45 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1977, “Telephone Man” by Meri Wilson charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by The Muppet Show charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Puttin' On The Ritz” by Taco charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Life Begins At 40” by Dave And The Dynamos charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Double Dutch” by Malcolm McLaren charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Mexican Radio” by Wall Of Voodoo charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Shiny Shiny” by Haysi Fantayzee charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Pulsing” by The Body Electric charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Doctorin' The Tardis” by The KLF alias The Timelords charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Fat” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 2 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 12 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 1 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 22 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 32 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 13 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 27 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Jack Sparrow” by The Lonely Island Featuring Michael Bolton charted at number 24 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 27 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Wild Thing” by The Troggs charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 5 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Pass The Toilet Paper” by The Outhere Brothers charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 40 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 31 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stop This Crazy Thing” by Coldcut Featuring Junior Reid And The Ahead Of Our Time Orchestra charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 63 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 97 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 5 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Loser” by Beck charted at number 32 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 66 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 20 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 44 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 45 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2016, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 175 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1960, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “I'm A Nut” by Leroy Pullins charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “God Save The Queen” by Sex Pistols charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 13 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Jack Sparrow” by The Lonely Island Featuring Michael Bolton charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1977, “Magic Fly” by Space charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Living On Video” by Trans-X charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Stop This Crazy Thing” by Coldcut Featuring Junior Reid And The Ahead Of Our Time Orchestra charted at number 19 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “The Twist (Yo, Twist)” by Fat Boys With Chubby Checker charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Dr. Stein” by Helloween charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 22 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Everybody Gonfi-Gon” by Two Cowboys charted at number 31 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” by Crash Test Dummies charted at number 40 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “(Meet) The Flintstones” by The B.C. 52's (The B-52's) charted at number 42 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Lonely” by Akon charted at number 49 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 72 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1960, “Let's Think About Living” by Bob Luman charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1960, “You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “We're Off To Dublin In The Green / The Merry Ploughboy” by The Abbey Tavern Singers / The Carlton Showband charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby” by The Beatles charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “My Uncle Used To Love Me But She Died” by Roger Miller charted at number 26 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Psychotic Reaction” by Count Five charted at number 40 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Townsmen charted at number 70 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “Mr. Spaceman” by The Byrds charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The 10:30 Train” by The Ugly Ducklings charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1966, “The Hair On My Chinny Chin Chin” by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs charted at number 99 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band” by Meco charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by Leif Garrett charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Star Wars (Main Title)” by John Williams And The London Symphony Orchestra charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “The Martian Boogie” by Brownsville Station charted at number 52 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1977, “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft (The Recognised Anthem Of World Contact Day)” by The Carpenters charted at number 61 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1983, “Dr. Heckyll And Mr. Jive” by Men At Work charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “My Humps” by Black Eyed Peas charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster The People charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1988, “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin charted at number 1 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” by The Escape Club charted at number 44 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1988, “A Nightmare On My Street” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 61 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1994, “What's The Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M. charted at number 10 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 14 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 4 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

In 2011, “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett And GoonRock charted at number 27 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2005, “Axel F” by Crazy Frog charted at number 6 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Popcorn” by Crazy Frog charted at number 12 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

In 2005, “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 13 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs October 15, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Tue Oct the 15 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 289 of the year
Serialnumber = 45568
Julian date = 2460587 O.S.= 10 - 2 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Feast of St. Gerard Majekla, patron saint of mothers, "the saint of happy childbirth".
Feast of St. Teresa of Avila, first woman doctor of the church.
Firefighters Week (Day 2)
[CT, NY, MA] Dictionary Week (Day 3)
[USA] National School Lunch Week (Day 3)
National Newspaper Week (Day 3)
National Pet Peeve Week (Day 3)
National School Lunch Week (Day 3)
National YMCA Teen Week (Day 3)
[USA] Sweetest Week (Day 3)
National Pasta Week (Day 4)
World Wildlife Week (Day 3)
Credit Union Week (Day 3)
[Charlotte, NC] Billy Graham Day (1971)
[French Guiana] Cayenne Holiday
[Tunisia] Evacuation Day
[USA] National Grouch Day.
[USA] National Mushroom Day
[USA] White Cane Safety Day
[World] Poetry Day
Gourmet Coffee Week Begins
I Love Lucy Day (prem 1951)
King's Birthday (Afghanistan).
Mushroom Day
White Crane Safety Day
Winter Night (Norse New Year).
World Poetry Day

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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