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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for October 18

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎵Howard Shore -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1946
Composer, Bandleader, Canadian
TV Shows: Saturday Night Live (1970s)
Movie Titles: The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Seven

🎭Paul Elliott -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1947 N.S.
Comedian
Names/Places: Barry's brother
Misc: of The Chuckle Brothers with his brother Barry
TV Shows: ChuckleVision, ChuckleHounds

🎭Pam Dawber -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1951
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Detroit, MI; Mark Harmon's wife
TV Shows: Mork & Mindy (as Mindy Beth McConnell), My Sister Sam (as Samantha Sam Russell), 101 Dalmations: The Series (as Perdy)
Movie Titles: Stay Tuned

✍🎭Chuck Lorre -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1952
Hall of Famer, Writer (m), Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Mom (creator and writer), The Big Bang Theory (creator...the TV show, not the universe!), Two and a Half Men (creator and writer), Dharma and Greg (creator and writer), Roseanne (executive producer), Mike and Molly (writer)

🎭🎮🏆Angela Visser -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1966
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress, Beauty Pagent Winner
Misc: Miss Universe 1989
TV Shows: USA High
Movie Titles: Killer Tomatoes Eat France, Spy Hard
Video Games: Medal of Honor (series)

🎭🏆Joy Bryant -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1974
Actress, Model
TV Shows: Parenthood (as Jasmine Trussell)
Movie Titles: Bobby, Spider-Man 2, Antwone Fisher, The Skeleton Key, Get Rich or Die Tryin'

🎭Jack Carroll -- is 26 in the year 2024 and 27 in the year 2025; b.10/18/1998 N.S.
Comedian, English

🎭Victor Sen Yung -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/18/1915 d.11/9/1980 (65)
Actor
TV Shows: Bonanza (as cousin Charlie Fong or Hop Sing the cook)

🎵🎸Chuck Berry -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/18/1926 N.S. d.3/18/2017 N.S. (90)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Blues Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in San Jose, Calif.; RN:Charles Edward Anderson Berry
Misc: not b. Jan 15, 18, Oct 15, or 1931
Song Titles: Maybelline, School Day, Sweet Little 16, Rock and Roll Music, Reelin and Rockin, Johnny B. Goode, My Ding-a-Ling, Roll Over Beethoven to Roll Over
Album Titles: The London Chuck Berry Sessions

🎭Peter Boyle -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/18/1935 N.S. d.12/12/2006 N.S. (71)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Philadelphia, PA
TV Shows: From Here to Eternity, Joe Bash (star), Everybody Loves Raymond (as Frank Barone)
Movie Titles: Young Frankenstein (as monster), Taxi Driver, Scooby Doo 2 Monsters Unleashed

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🎵Ronnie Bright -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/18/1938 d.11/26/2015 N.S. (77)
Hall of Famer, Singer
Group Names: The Coasters

🎭🎵Dawn Wells -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/18/1938 N.S. d.12/30/2020 N.S. (82)
Actress, Producer (m), Country Singer
TV Shows: Gilligan's Island (as Mary Ann Summers)
Movie Titles: Silent But Deadly

🎭Erin Moran -- Birth Anniversary -- b.10/18/1960 N.S. d.4/22/2017 N.S. (56)
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Burbank; NN:Shortcake
TV Shows: Daktari (as Jenny Jones), Happy Days (as Joanie Cunningham), Joanie Loves Chachi (as Joanie Cunningham), Don Rickles Show
Movie Titles: Galaxy of Terror, Twirl, Watermelon Man

Thomas Alva Edison -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1847 d.10/18/1931 (84)
Hall of Famer, Inventor (m)
Names/Places: b. in Milan, Ohio; aka The Wizard of Menlo Park
Misc: held over 1300 patents incl. phonograph & incandescent electric lamp

🎨Walt Kelly -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/25/1913 d.10/18/1973 (60)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Pogo

✍🎭🎵Anna Russell -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/27/1911 d.10/18/2006 (94)
Satirist (m), Comedienne, Opera Singer, English

🎵Paul Craft -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/12/1938 N.S. d.10/18/2014 N.S. (76)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Country Singer
Song Titles: Brother Jukebox (for Mark Chestnutt), It's Me Again Margaret (for Ray Stevens and Craft himself)

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

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🎭Danny Leiner -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/13/1961 N.S. d.10/18/2018 N.S. (57)
TV/Movie Director (m)
Movie Titles: "Dude, Where's My Car?", Time Expired, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

🎭William Lucking -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/17/1941 N.S. d.10/18/2021 N.S. (80)
Actor
TV Shows: The Blue & the Gray, The A-Team (as Col. Lynch), Sons of Anarchy (as Piermont "Piney" Winston)
Movie Titles: The Rundown, Contraband, Erin Brockovich

✍🎭Christopher Ayres -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/16/1965 N.S. d.10/18/2021 N.S. (56)
Scriptwriter, Actor

🎵Ralph Carmichael -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/28/1927 N.S. d.10/18/2021 N.S. (94)
Arranger, Composer, Bandleader
Song Titles: The Blob, My Mother the Car

Related Events on This Date

In 1896, One of the earliest newspaper comic strip, “The Yellow Kid”, is first published in the New York Journal. (Another source claims October 2).

In 1926, Chuck Berry is born in San Jose, California. His only number one song is the million-selling novelty song “My Ding-a-Ling” in 1972. He receives a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 1984 and is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. His song “Maybellene” is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1988.

In 1931, Thomas Alva Edison, American inventor, died. In his lifetime he held over 1,000 patents, the most famous being the electric lamp, the phonograph and the motion picture projector.

In 1942, A Four-Inch touchdown pass is completed.

In 1946, Snuffy Smith, Cartoon Character, brought to life by Famous Studios.

In 1954, The comic strip “Hi and Lois” debut.

In 1964, “Mr. Ed” wishes he had a stall of his own, so naturally he writes (guest star) “Dear Abby,” who suggests he cut the apron strings and leave home. But he soon misses Wilbur. Maybe he should have written Ann Landers instead.

In 1967, “The Jungle Book”, Motion Picture, movie by Walt Disney, was the first of his movies released after his death. DISNEYʹs animated classic features the voice talents of SEBASTIAN CABOT, PHIL HARRIS, GEORGE SANDERS and STERLING HOLLOWAY. Itʹs the final feature overseen by WALT DISNEY (whoʹd passed away during production the previous December)

In 1974, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” opened in movie theaters.

In 1975, “Sigmund and The Sea Monsters”, TV Childrens; last aired on NBC.

In 1981, “The Flintstones”, TV Cartoon Show, last aired on NBC after three weeks (it replaced a fall show that was delayed due to the writersʹ strike).

In 1984, Frank Zappaʹs album [38] THEM OR U.S. was released.

In 1986, R.C., “Goin' Crazy!” by David Lee Roth peaked at #66 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, R.C., “Stairway To Heaven” by Far Corporation peaked at #89 on the pop singles chart. It was a remake of the Led Zeppelin classic.

In 1986, “Hans and Franz” first pump you up on SNL.

In 1987, “An Eight Is Enough Family Reunion” aired on NBC. This TV reunion, believe it or not, beat the second game of the World Series in the ratings, thanks to no baseball opposition on the West coast. The regular cast, except Betty Buckley, were all there to help celebrate Tom Bradfordʹs 50th birthday, which seems inprobable since they already did just that in their regular series ten years before. Mary Frann played Abby in the reunion movie.

In 1988, The movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” opened in movie theaters in France.

In 1988, “The Premiere Episode of Roseanne!” With the finest and funniest blue-collar sensibility since “The Honeymooners” and “All in the Family,” the tart-tongued (and dysfunctional) family sitcom “Roseanne”, TV Comedy starring Roseanne Barr, then Arnold, then no last name, then Thomas, debut on ABC. It also stars Roseanne, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson, Michael Fishman and Laurie Metcalf. During this first season, Metcalfʹs boss is played by some unknown guy named George Clooney. The kitchen was a mess, cereal littered the table, the furnishings looked shabby, and the kids were sniping at each other. Right from the opening scene, this groundbreaking sitcom plunged us into a very different sort of American family than we were used to seeing. Then came Rosey: bumptious, brazen, crabby, and brutally honest. Wearily watching her kids squabble, she drawled, “Now I know why some animals eat their young.” The showʹs raw, blue-collar tone clashed emphatically with everything on prime time. Also in the showʹs debut, deemed by some to be “The Anti-Cosby Show” as was “Married…With Children,” Mrs. Conner also has to deal with complaints that her daughter Darlene barks in school. Realistic mayhem ensues.

In 1989, The largest cake ever created weighed 128,238 pounds and eight ounces in Fort Payne, Alabama, which celebrated its 100th birthday.

In 1990, The city of Los Angeles declared “Rocky Horror Picture Show Day,” marking the 15th anniversary of the movie. There was a big party with most of the filmʹs stars two days later.

In 1992, The Canadian flag is inadvertently flown up-side down by a United States Marine Corps color guard at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium during the pregame ceremonies before Game 2 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Braves. Although the international incident annoys the northern neighbors of the U.S., most Toronto fans resist the call to fly the American Stripes and Stars in a similar fashion during Game 3 at the SkyDome, but opt instead to wave Canadaʹs LʹUnifolié with the message “This end up” affixed to the top.

In 1994, “The Jerky Boys 2” album by The Jerky Boys was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1994, “You Might Be A Redneck If…” album by Jeff Foxworthy was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1997, On the cover of TV Guide: “Sabrina, The Teenage Witch (Melissa Joan Hart)”. Other Articles: South Park, LL Cool J, Goldie Hawn.

In 2000, Insult comic Don Rickles got his star on the Hollywood Blvd. Walk of Fame, and, typically, he had something nasty but funny to say, thanking those of “my fans who are here on the street on their way to look for a job.”

In 2004, “Battlestar Galactica (2004 reboot)” began airing on Sky1 in the United Kingdom and on Syfy in the U.S.A.

In 2008, “Hulk Hoganʹs Celebrity Championship Wrestling” began airing on CMT

In 2015, Actor-comedian Eddie Murphy was honored with the Mark Twain Prize, the nationʹs top prize for humor, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

In 2015, The 18th Mark Twain Prize, the nationʹs top prize for humor, was presented to Eddie Murphy during the annual Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor in Washington, D.C.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1971, "Bunny O'Hare" was released by American International Pictures; Gerd Oswald (director); Stanley Z. Cherry, Coslough Johnson (screenplay); Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Cassidy, Jay Robinson, Joan Delaney, John Astin, Reva Rose, Robert Foulk, Bruno VeSota, Larry Linville, Tony Genaro, Buck Kartalian; Comedy; Live Action

In 1980, "Motel Hell" was released by United Artists; Kevin Connor (director); Robert Jaffe, Steven-Charles Jaffe (screenplay); Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod, Wolfman Jack, Elaine Joyce, Monique St. Pierre, Rosanne Katon, John Ratzenberger, Dick Curtis, E. Hampton Beagle, Everett Creach, Michael Melvin, Victoria Hartman, Gwil Richards, Toni Gillman, Marc Silver, Shaylin Hendrixson, Heather Hendrixson; Comedy, Horror; Live action

In 1985, "The Quiet Earth" was released by Skouras Pictures; Geoff Murphy (director); Bill Baer, Bruno Lawrence, Sam Pillsbury (screenplay); Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Peter Smith; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1985, "Re-Animator" was released by Empire International Pictures; Stuart Gordon (director); Brian Yuzna (screenplay); Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale, Robert Sampson, Al Berry, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon, Ian Patrick Williams, Gerry Black, Peter Kent, Craig Reed; Horror, Comedy; Live Action

In 1987, "Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers" was released by Worldvision Enterprises / Hanna-Barbera Productions; Paul Sommer, Carl Urbano, Ray Patterson (directors); Jim Ryan (screenplay); Don Messick, Casey Kasem, Sorrell Booke, Rob Paulsen, Ronnie Schell, Jerry Houser, Arte Johnson, Victoria Carroll, William Callaway, Michael Rye, Hamilton Camp, June Foray; Comedy, Mystery; Animation

In 1991, "Cool as Ice" was released by Universal Pictures; David Kellogg (director); David Stenn (screenplay); Vanilla Ice, Kristin Minter, Michael Gross, Deezer D, John Haymes Newton, Candy Clark, Victor DiMattia, Naomi Campbell, Kathryn Morris, Jack McGee, S.A. Griffin, Sydney Lassick, Dody Goodman, Bobbie Brown; Romance, Musical; Live Action

In 1991, "Other People's Money" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Norman Jewison (director); Alvin Sargent (screenplay); Danny DeVito, Gregory Peck, Penelope Ann Miller, Piper Laurie, Dean Jones, R. D. Call, Mo Gaffney, Tom Aldredge; Romance, Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1996, "Swingers" was released by Miramax Films; Doug Liman (director); Jon Favreau (screenplay); Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Désert, Heather Graham, Brooke Langton, Blake Lindsley, Stephanie Ittleson, Maddie Corman, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Ahmed Ahmed, Stephen Gaghan, Roger Kumble, Mike White, Deena Martin, Katherine Kendall, Rio Hackford, John Livingston; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "The 51st State" was released by Screen Gems / Alliance Atlantis; Ronny Yu (director); Stel Pavlou (screenplay); Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Sean Pertwee, Michael Starke, Ricky Tomlinson, Rhys Ifans, Keith Chegwin, Paul Barber, Ade; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Real Women Have Curves" was released by HBO Films / Newmarket Films / LaVoo Productions; Patricia Cardoso (director); George LaVoo, Josefina López (screenplay); America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros, Ingrid Oliu, George Lopez, Brian Sites, Soledad St. Hilarie, Lourdes Perez, Jorge Cervera Jr., Felipe de Alba, Jose Gerardo Zamora Jr., Edgar Lujan, Lina Acosta, Marlene Forte, Jimmy Ishida, Pete Leal, Josefina López, Jose Tolentino, Sandie Torres, Julia Vera, Minerva Garcia; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "The Ring" was released by DreamWorks; Gore Verbinski (director); Kôji Suzuki, Ehren Kruger, Scott Frank (screenplay); Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox, David Dorfman, Daveigh Chase, Shannon Cochran, Jane Alexander, Lindsay Frost, Amber Tamblyn, Rachael Bella, Richard Lineback, Pauley Perrette, Sara Rue, Sasha Barrese, Adam Brody, Michael Spound, Chris Cooper, Joe Chrest; Horror, Thriller; Live Action

In 2002, "Welcome to Collinwood" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Pandora Cinema; Anthony Russo, Joe Russo (directors/screenplay); William H. Macy, Isaiah Washington, Sam Rockwell, Michael Jeter, Luis Guzman, Patricia Clarkson, Andrew Davoli, George Clooney, David Warshofsky, Jennifer Esposito, Gabrielle Union; Caper, Comedy; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)” by Tex Williams charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Temptation (Tim-Tayshun)” by Red Ingle, Jo Stafford And The Natural Seven charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Feudin' And Fightin'” by Dorothy Shay charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Indian Love Call” by Slim Whitman charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Hula Hoop Song” by Georgia Gibbs charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Real Wild Child” by Ivan charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Hula Hoop Song” by Teresa Brewer charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Ballad Of Thunder Road” by Robert Mitchum charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Blob” by The Five Blobs charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Indian Love Call” by Ray Stevens charted at number 89 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” by Cheech And Chong charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “King Kong” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Legend Of Wooley Swamp” by The Charlie Daniels Band charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho” by The B-52's charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Let's Do Something Cheap And Superficial” by Burt Reynolds charted at number 94 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Goin' Crazy” by David Lee Roth charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “ESPN Presents The Jock Jam” by Various Artists charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 80 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Celebrity” by Brad Paisley charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Bartender Song (aka Sittin' At A Bar)” by Rehab With Hank Williams Jr. charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Charlie Drake charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hare Krishna Mantra” by Radah Krishna Temple charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Happy Love / Wild Thing” by The Goodies charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Indian Love Call” by Ray Stevens charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Still Rock And Roll To Me” by Billy Joel charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Sit Song” by The Barron Knights charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Breaks (Part 1)” by Kurtis Blow charted at number 52 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Generals And Majors” by XTC charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 71 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Every Loser Wins” by Nick Berry charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Girls Ain't Nothin' But Trouble” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Velcro Fly” by ZZ Top charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Say Cheese (Smile Please)” by Fast Food Rockers charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “A Pub With No Beer” by Slim Dusty charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Splish Splash” by Bobby Darin charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Western Movies” by The Olympics charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair / Without You” by Doug Parkinson In Focus charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Amazin' Man / Findin' de Lady” by John Bird charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Elephant Song / A Daisy A Day” by Kamahl charted at number 55 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Biggest Parakeets In Town / I Wasn't Wrong About You” by Jud Strunk charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Chevy Van / Hang My Head And Moan” by Sammy Johns charted at number 85 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush / Blue Jean Blues” by ZZ Top charted at number 97 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes / Move On” by David Bowie charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka / Ran Tan Waltz” by Kate Bush charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble / The Greatest Gift Of All” by Mac Davis charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rock And Roll High School / Let's Go” by The Ramones charted at number 61 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Generals And Majors / The Somnambulist” by XTC charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless) / The M*A*S*H March” by The MASH charted at number 65 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Freedom Of Choice / Snowball” by Devo charted at number 71 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese / Here Comes The Judge (Live)” by The Vapors charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Skinny Girls / Oh Johnny” by Alan O'Day charted at number 89 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 90 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Time Warp” by Various Artists charted at number 94 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Newcastle Song” by Bob Hudson charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Generals And Majors” by XTC charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rapper's Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 38 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “I Wanna Be A Cowboy” by Boys Don't Cry charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn'” by The Art Of Noise Featuring Duane Eddy charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 4 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 10 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 39 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1975, “Misty” by Ray Stevens charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “The Sound Of Musik” by Falco charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 33 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 16 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “In The Year 2525 (Exordium And Terminus)” by Zager And Evans charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'Peter Gunn' (Live)” by Emerson, Lake And Palmer charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 43 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 47 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 13 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Cooldown Café Featuring Gerard Joling charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 6 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 25 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 12 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Little Red Riding Hood” by A-Moe charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Camouflage” by Stan Ridgway charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 30 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 64 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog / Devoted To You” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Mah-nà-mah-nà” by Piero Umiliani charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Je t'aime... moi non plus (I love you...me neither)” by Jane Birkin And Serge Gainsbourg charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down” by Ray Stevens charted at number 69 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Rocky Raccoon” by Richie Havens charted at number 79 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Like A Rolling Stone” by Phil Flowers And Flowershop charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Mr. Jaws” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Tush” by ZZ Top charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Theme From 'Jaws'” by John Williams And His Orchestra charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Why Can't We Be Friends?” by War charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 75 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Got Stoned And I Missed It” by Jim Stafford charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

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

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

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

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

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

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Yankee Rose” by David Lee Roth charted at number 64 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 16 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 34 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 36 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 73 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “MmmBop” by Hanson charted at number 86 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 6 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 13 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs October 18, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Oct the 18 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 292 of the year
Serialnumber = 45571
Julian date = 2460590 O.S.= 10 - 5 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Sukkot
Feast of St. Luke, evangelist, the beloved physician, patron saint of artists.
[CT, NY, MA] Dictionary Week (Day 5)
Firefighters Week Ends
[USA] National School Lunch Week (Day 6)
National Newspaper Week (Day 6)
National Pet Peeve Week (Day 6)
National School Lunch Week (Day 6)
National YMCA Teen Week (Day 6)
[USA] Sweetest Week (Day 6)
National Pasta Week Ends
World Wildlife Week (Day 6)
[USA] Sweetest Day (Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin), third Saturday in October. Involves giving small presents to family, friends and lovers.
Credit Union Week (Day 6)
[Alaska] Traditional Alaska Day (1867). transferred from Russia to the U.S.
[Canada] Persons Day
[Czechoslovakia] Independence Day (1918)
[Rhodesia] Republic Day
Black Power Day
Gourmet Coffee Week (Day 4)
Peace with Justice Week (Day 3)

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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Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
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Michigan Library Month.
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Festival of Herne (Celtic).
Harvest Moon (China).
Orionid meteor shower, radiant in Orion (thru 10-23)
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