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🎭🎵Loretta Swit -- is 87 in the year 2024 and 88 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1937
TV Actress, Singer
Names/Places: b. in Passiac, NJ
Misc: Polish-American
TV Shows: M*A*S*H's Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan

🎭Kathy Griffin -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1960
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m)
Misc: ET says b. Nov 4, imdb says b. 1964
TV Shows: Suddenly Susan (as Vicki Groener), Dilbert (voice)
Movie Titles: Pulp Fiction, It's Pat

🎭Ralph Macchio -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1961
Actor, Producer (m)
Misc: some say b. 1962
TV Shows: Eight is Enough (as Jeremy Andretti 1980-81), Ugly Betty (as Archie), Dancing with the Stars (season 12), The Deuce (as Officer Haddix)
Movie Titles: Up the Academy, The Karate Kid (series as Daniel LaRusso), Crossroads, My Cousin Vinny, The Outsiders

🎭Jeff Probst -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1962
TV Host, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Backchat, The Jeff Probst Show, Survivor

🎵Damon Wimbley -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1966
Rapper
Names/Places: aka Kool Rock
Group Names: The Fat Boys

🎮Jeff Kaplan -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1972 N.S.
Video Game Designer
Video Games: World of Warcraft (designing elements), Overwatch (game director)

🎭🎮Steven Ogg -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1973 N.S.
Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, Canadian
TV Shows: Unforgettable, Broad City
Video Games: Grand Theft Auto V (as Trevor Philips)

🎭Taylor Tomlinson -- is 31 in the year 2024 and 32 in the year 2025; b.11/4/1993 N.S.
Comedienne, TV Talk Show Hostess
TV Shows: After Midnight

✍📰🎭Will Rogers -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1879 d.8/15/1935 (55)
Writer (m), Humorist, Philosopher (m), Columnist, Movie Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. near Oologah, Indian Territory, OK; RFN:William Penn Adair

🎭Joe Frisco -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1889 d.2/16/1958 (68)
Movie Actor, Vaudevillan

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⚛Ruth Handler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1916 d.4/27/2002 (85)
Inventor (m)
Misc: the Barbie Doll, her son's name was Ken, and her daughter's name was Barbara

🎭Art Carney -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1918 d.11/9/2003 (85)
Hall of Famer, TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Mt. Vernon, NY
TV Shows: Morey Amsterdam Show (regular), Cavalcade of Stars (regular), Jackie Gleason Show (as Ed Norton and regular), The Honeymooners (as Ed Norton), Lanigan's Rabbi, Batman (as the Evil Archer)
Movie Titles: Harry and Tonto

🎭Shirley Mitchell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1919 N.S. d.11/11/2013 N.S. (94)
Actress
Misc: believed to be the last surviving member of the I Love Lucy show that was an adult during the series run. Guested on many TV series shows.
TV Shows: I Love Lucy (as Marion Strong)

🎵Paul Vance -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1929 N.S. d.5/30/2022 N.S. (0)
Music Producer, Songwriter
Song Titles: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini (songwriter)

🎭Doris Roberts -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1930 d.4/17/2016 N.S. (85)
TV Actress
Names/Places: b. in St. Louis, MO
Misc: some say b. 1925, 1928 or 1929
TV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Dorelda), Soap (as Flo), St. Elsewhere (as bag lady), Angie (as Theresa Falco), Maggie, Remington Steele (as Mildred Krebs), Dream On (as Angie Pedalbee), Everybody Loves Raymond (as Marie Barone), Keeping Up With The Steins

🎭Noam Pitlik -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1932 d.2/18/1999 (66)
Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Sanford & Son (as Off. Swanhauser), Bob Newhart Show (as Mr. Gianelli) Barney Miller (director)

🎭Markie Post -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/4/1950 N.S. d.8/7/2021 N.S. (70)
Actress
Names/Places: b. in Palo Alto, CA; RN:Post Marjorie
TV Shows: The Gangster Chronicles, The Fall Guy (as Terri Shannon Michaels), Night Court (as Christine Sullivan), Hearts Afire (as Georgie Anne Lahti)

✍📰Eugene Field -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/23/1850 d.11/4/1895 (45)
Poet (m), Humorist, Journalist
Misc: Little Boy Blue

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✍🎭Noel Langley -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/25/1911 d.11/4/1980 (68)
Novelist, Dramatist/Playwright (m), Screen/Scriptwriter, Director (m)
Book Titles: The Wizard of Oz (co-writer)

✍🎭Carol Sobieski -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/16/1939 d.11/4/1990 N.S. (51)
Screenwriter, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Peyton Place
Movie Titles: Fried Green Tomatoes, Annie

🎭Paul Eddington -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/18/1927 d.11/4/1995 (68)
TV/Stage Actor
TV Shows: Yes Minister (as inept politician Jim Hacker), Yes Prime Minister (as inept politician Jim Hacker)

🎭Sheree North -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1932 N.S. d.11/4/2005 N.S. (73)
TV/Movie Actress, Dancer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RN:Dawn Bethel
TV Shows: Big Eddie, I'm a Big Girl Now, Bay City Blues

✍⚛🎭Michael Crichton -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/23/1942 d.11/4/2008 (66)
Novelist, Screen/Scriptwriter, Doctor (m), Movie Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Chicago; FN:John; PRON:CRY-TON
Book Titles: The Great Train Robbery, The Terminal Man, Rising Sun, Congo, Jurassic Park

✍📰🎭Andy Rooney -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/14/1920 d.11/4/2011 (91)
Writer (m), Essayist, Humorist, Commentator, Columnist, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in Albany, NY
Misc: wrote for Arthur Godfrey, Garry Moore, magazines, etc.
TV Shows: 60 Minutes

Related Events on This Date

In 1879, Actor-humorist-cowboy Will (William Penn Adair) Rogers was born in Colagah, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). An immensely popular entertainer and homespun philosopher whose roots were part Cherokee, Rogers is known for his quote, “I never met a man I didnʹt like,” and also served a term as mayor of Beverly Hills, California. He starred in such films as “Laughing Bill Hyde,” “The Strange Boarder,” “Boys Will Be Boys,” “The Headless Horseman,” “A Connecticut Yankee,” “State Fair,” “Life Begins at 40” and “Steamboat 'Round the Bend,” and is the subject of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “The Will Rogers Follies.” He and his pilot, aviator Wiley Post, were killed when their plane crashed at Point Barrow, Alaska, on August 15, 1935.

In 1919, Actor Martin (Henry) Balsam was born in New York City. A product of the Actors Studio in New York, Balsam made his film debut in “On the Waterfront” (1954), he won a best supporting actor Oscar for his role in 1965's “A Thousand Clowns.” His other film roles include those in “12 Angry Men,” “Marjorie Morningstar,” the ill-fated detective Milton Arbogast in Alfred Hitchcockʹs “Psycho” (1960), “Breakfast at Tiffanyʹs,” “Cape Fear,” “The Carpetbaggers,” “Hombre,” “Tora! Tora! Tora!”, “Little Big Man,” “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three,” “All the Presidentʹs Men” and “The Delta Force.” He also won a Tony Award for “You Know I Canʹt Hear You When the Waterʹs Running” and starred on the TV series “Archie Bunkerʹs Place” (1979-81). He was formerly married to actress Joyce Van Patten; their daughter, Talia Balsam, is an actress as well. Balsam died on February 13, 1996.

In 1922, It is considered one of the more important archaeological discoveries of modern times as British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of ancient Egyptʹs child-king, Tutankhamen, near Luxor. “Tut” became pharaoh at the age of nine and died, probably in 1352 B.C., at age 19. In the mid-1970s, the treasures of Tutankhamen toured U.S. museums and inspired comedian Steve Martin to write a song about the boy-king who “had a condo made of stone-ah.”

In 1938, The Donald Duck film, “Donaldʹs Golf Game” is released. Huey, Dewey, and Louie also appear.

In 1944, 11 x 04 = 44

In 1948, “The Adventures Of Oky Doky” TV Childrens show first went on the air. You got that. Oky doky?

In 1949, The Pluto film, “Sheep Dog” is released.

In 1952, Monroe Calculatingʹs Mike Monroebot and Remington Randʹs UNIVAC faced off as NBC and CBS both got geeky and made use of the available computers in their presidential election coverage. Meanwhile, did Dumont and ABC probably use slide rules and sticks to count the votes?

In 1964, Comedian Lenny Bruce was convicted by a three-judge panel in New York of obscenity charges stemming from his performances at the Cafe Au Go Go in Greenwich Village. (The clubʹs owner, Howard Solomon, was also found guilty, but had his conviction overturned; Bruce died before his appeal was decided, but he received a pardon in 2003 from New York Governor George Pataki.)

In 1964, “THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW”: The first of a two-part episode featuring Guest Star DON RICKLES (playing an inept stick-up man named LYLE DELP)

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #43. “Castaways Pictures Presents”. The Castaways make a silent movie in the hopes that it will be discovered by someone who will rescue them.

In 1967, R.C., “Soul Man” by Sam and Dave peaked at number two on the pop singles chart; the Blues Brothers covered it in 1978.

In 1972, R.C., “Deteriorata” by National Lampoon featuring Melissa Manchester before her singing career BLOSSOMMED peaked at #91 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of “Desiderata” by Les Crane.

In 1972, “Convention '72” by Delegates entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1973, The Chicago Bears set a National Football League record by holding the Green Bay Packers to a minus 12 yards passing.

In 1975, CBS aired the final episode of primetime soap opera Beacon Hill, an adaptation of the British series Upstairs, Downstairs. The story revolved around a wealthy family and their servants in 1920s Boston. Beacon Hill debuted with a large audience but quickly lost viewers and aired only 13 episodes. The New York Times wrote a story about the show ("The Making of a Lemon") and called it "an Edsel for 1975."

In 1978, After years playing second fiddle to that wascally wabbit, our favorite feathered friend gets top billing from NBC in his own series, “The Daffy Duck Show.” Speedy Gonzales gets co-billing in the showʹs final (1981) season.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “John Travolta of Welcome Back, Kotter”. Other Articles: Priscilla Barnes, Judy Garland.

In 1978, On “Saturday Night Live,” Elvis Presleyʹs coat sings his greatest hits, live in concert, the wild-and-crazy Festrunk brothers (Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd) make their final appearance, frightening off “foxes” Jane Curtin, Gilda Radner, and Laraine Newman by showing them a “Bratislavan vibrating machine” — a drill with a feather duster attached to the end.

In 1978, R.C., “Themes From The Wizard Of Oz” by Meco peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, Day 1: America Held Hostage! In Iran, 500 militants storm the American Embassy and seize 90 hostages, 60 of which are Americans. They demand the return of the Iranian shah from the U.S. to stand trial. The U.S. refuses the demand and allows the shah to leave. He eventually dies in an Egyptian hospital. The hostages were released after 444 days on January 20, 1980, President Ronald Reaganʹs inauguration day. This also was the inspiration of Nightline that was evolved from ABC Newsʹ nightly “Day x: America Held Hostage” updates.

In 1979, Seattle Seahawks Rush In Reverse, gain minus seven yards and lost to the Los Angeles Rams!

In 1980, Republican Ronald Reagan won the White House defeating President Carter by a strong margin. Republicans also won a majority of the seats in the U.S. Senate. Carter was in tears over his agonizing defeat.

In 1981, Lee Majors starts his fifth series “The Fall Guy” as stuntman/bounty hunter Colt Seavers. Eddie Albert, Lou Rawls, Farrah Fawcett, Paul Williams, and James Coburn all manage to be featured in the pilot episode, (the last three as themselves).

In 1982, The movie “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” opened in movie theaters in Germany.

In 1991, Johnny Cash was among the class of 1992 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, announced.

In 1994, The San Antonio Spursʹ season opener is delayed for 50 minutes when a fireworks display triggers the Alamodome sprinkler system, drenching fans, players and coaches. A water cannon shot more than 12,000 gallons of water into the stadium shortly after the fireworks display introduced the players.

In 1994, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Rush Limbaugh appears in a taped comedy segment promoting “Big Ass Ham.”

In 1998, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: U.S. Senator-elect Chuck Schumer (D., New York), who unseated three-term Senator Al DʹAmato in the 1998 elections, makes a special celebratory visit to the LATE SHOW by presenting the eveningʹs “Top Ten Things on Chuck Schumerʹs To-Do List,” including (number eight) “Learn how to say 'Pataki' without giggling,” (number six) “Thank Dave Letterman for not endorsing me” and (number three) “Endorse new Starbuck beverage line: The Chuck-accino.”

In 2000, On the cover of TV Guide: “Three Covers of The X-Files”.

In 2000, “X-Men: Evolution” began airing on Kidsʹ WB

In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama was elected the first black president of the United States, defeating Republican John McCain; Democrats gained seats in the Senate and House.

In 2011, “60 Minutes” commentator Andy Rooney, 92, died in New York a month after his farewell segment on the show.

In 2013, “Steven Universe” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2016, Garth Brooks loads Cheez Whiz on a cracker to Trisha Yearwoodʹs chagrin as an ad for Amazon Echo debuts with “Shameless” playing in the background.

In 2019, On Monday Night Football featuring the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants, a black cat ran onto the stadium field towards the end of the gameʹs second quarter. As the cat was walking down the field towards one of the endzones, Kevin Harlan of Westwood One radio called the play-by-play of the catʹs antics as it strolled down into the endzone as the crowd cheered for the catʹs accomplishment. The game resumed once the cat left the field as the home team Giants lose to the Cowboys 37-18.

In 2022, “Lopez vs Lopez” began airing on NBC

In 2044, 11 x 04 = 44

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1977, "Which Way Is Up?" was released by Universal Pictures; Michael Schultz (director); Carl Gottlieb, Cecil Brown (screenplay); Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward, Marilyn Coleman, BeBe Drake-Hooks, Gloria Edwards, Ernesto Hernandez, Otis Day, Morgan Roberts, Diane Rodriguez, Dolph Sweet, Timothy Thomerson, Danny Valdez, Luis Valdez, Harry Northup; Comedy; Live Action

In 1983, "Deal of the Century" was released by Warner Bros.; William Friedkin (director); Paul Brickman (screenplay); Chevy Chase, Sigourney Weaver, Gregory Hines, Vince Edwards, Wallace Shawn, Richard Libertini, William Marquez, Eduardo Ricard, Richard Herd, Graham Jarvis, Randi Brooks, Ebbe Roe Smith, Ray Manzarek, Jack Angel, Charles Levin, Pepe Serna, Wilfredo Hernández, John Davey, Miguel Piñero, Maurice Marsac, Joe Ross, Jonathan Terry, Robert Cornthwaite, Jo Marie Payton-Noble, Tony Plana, John Hancock, Helen Martin, Eddie Hice, John Reilly, Louis Giambalvo, Robert Alan Browne, Bradford English, Jim Ishida, Michael Yama, Judith Baldwin, Robert David Hall, Tracey Walter, Tom Willett; Comedy; Live action

In 1988, "They Live" was released by Universal Pictures; John Carpenter (director/screenplay); Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, Raymond St. Jacques, George Buck Flower, Peter Jason, Sy Richardson, Susan Blanchard, Norman Alden; Science fiction, Horror; Live Action

In 1994, "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" was released by TriStar Pictures / American Zoetrope; Kenneth Branagh (director); Steph Lady, Frank Darabont (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian Holm, John Cleese, Aidan Quinn, Richard Briers, Robert Hardy, Trevyn McDowell, Celia Imrie, Cherie Lunghi, Ryan Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Jenny Galloway, Patrick Doyle, Alex Lowe, Stuart Hazeldine; Horror; Live Action

In 2002, "Carrie" was released by NBC / MGM Television / Trilogy Entertainment Group; David Carson (director); Bryan Fuller (screenplay); Angela Bettis, Patricia Clarkson, Rena Sofer, Kandyse McClure, Emilie de Ravin, Tobias Mehler, Chelan Simmons, Katharine Isabelle, David Keith, Miles Meadows, Michael Kopsa, Steve Byers, Erin Karpluk, Bill Dow, Jodelle Ferland, Jesse Cadotte, Meghan Black, Tyler Foley, Laurie Murdoch, Michaela Mann, Deborah DeMille, Malcolm Scott, Andrew Robb, David Neale; Horror; Live Action

In 2005, "Chicken Little" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Walt Disney Animation Studios; Mark Dindal (director); Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman, Ron Anderson (screenplay); Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, Joan Cusack, Steve Zahn, Don Knotts, Patrick Stewart, Amy Sedaris, Wallace Shawn, Patrick Warburton, Adam West, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer, Mark Walton, Mark Dindal, Joe Whyte, Will Finn, Steve Bencich, Greg Berg, Julianne Buescher, Chris Edgerly, Pat Fraley, Eddie Frierson, Archie Hahn, Jason Harris, Nathan Kress, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Paul Pape, Aaron Spann; Comedy, Sci-Fi, Family;

In 2011, "The Muppets" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; James Bobin (director); Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller (screenplay); Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Jack Black, Zach Galifianakis, Jim Parsons, Ken Jeong, Alan Arkin, Bill Cobbs, Eddie Pepitone, Kristen Schaal, Eddie "Piolín" Sotelo, Donald Glover, Sarah Silverman, Aria Noelle Curzon, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Walter, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Tyler Bunch, Bruce Lanoil, Alice Dinnean, Michelan Sisti, Emily Blunt, James Carville, Leslie Feist, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Dave Grohl, Neil Patrick Harris, Judd Hirsch, John Krasinski, Rico Rodriguez, Mickey Rooney, David Bobin; Musical, Comedy

In 2011, "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / New Line Cinema / Mandate Pictures; Todd Strauss-Schulson (director); Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg (screenplay); John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, Danneel Harris, Paula Garcés, Danny Trejo, Amir Blumenfeld; Comedy

In 2016, "Trolls" was released by 20th Century Fox / DreamWorks Animation; Mike Mitchell (director), Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, James Corden, Gwen Stefani

In 2022, "My Father's Dragon" was released by Netflix / Netflix Animation / Cartoon Saloon; Nora Twomey (director); Meg LeFauve (screenplay); Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O'Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Whoopi Goldberg, Ian McShane

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1944, “The Trolley Song” by The Pied Pipers And Jo Stafford With Paul Weston And His Orchestra charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Sam's Song” by Bing Crosby And Gary Crosby charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Bonaparte's Retreat” by Kay Starr charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 48 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “The Astronaut (Parts 1 And 2)” by José Jimenez charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)” by The Hombres charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Little Ole Man (Uptight - Everything's Alright)” by Bill Cosby charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Karate-Boo-Ga-Loo” by Tom And Jerrio charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Spaceman” by Nilsson charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Convention” by The Delegates charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 28 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Deteriorata” by National Lampoon charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Themes From 'The Wizard Of Oz'” by Meco charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” by Scatman John charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Kiss This” by Aaron Tippin charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Brand New Girlfriend” by Steve Holy charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Canadian Idiot” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do-Re-Mi” by Blackbear Featuring Gucci Mane charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1961, “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Sucu Sucu” by Laurie Johnson charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Sucu Sucu” by Nina And Frederick charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Johnny Remember Me” by John Leyton charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Who Put The Bomp” by The Viscounts charted at number 33 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “More Money For You And Me” by The Four Preps charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Hole In The Bucket” by Harry Belafonte And Odetta charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Night Of The Vampire” by The Moontrekkers charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Dippety Day” by Father Abraham And The Smurfs charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Radio Radio” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “The Winker's Song” by Ivor Biggun charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Toast” by Streetband charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “The Time Warp” by Damian charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover” by Robson Green And Jerome Flynn charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Wild 'N Free” by Rednex charted at number 146 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman's World” by Scatman John charted at number 153 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song)” by Vengaboys Featuring Cheekah charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Jump In My Car” by David Hasselhoff charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1950, “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy” by Bing Crosby or Phil Harris charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Old Piano Roll Blues” by Eddie Cantor And Lisa Kirk or Les Welch charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Sam's Song” by Bing Crosby And Gary Crosby charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Old Master Painter” by Dick Haymes or Phil Harris charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry or Bing Crosby charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song)” by Bing Crosby or Irene Woods charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “More Money For You And Me” by The Four Preps charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Donald, Where's Your Troosers” by Andy Stewart charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Little Old Wine Drinker Me” by Dean Martin charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Theme From 'The Monkees'” by The Monkees charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Macho Man / Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody” by Village People charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “The Eve Of The War / The Red Weed” by Jeff Wayne Featuring Justin Hayward charted at number 73 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Funky Cold Medina” by Tone Loc charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” by Scatman John charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1978, “Macho Man” by Village People charted at number 7 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Pop Muzik (1989 Re-Mix)” by M charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Ghostbusters” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 37 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Batdance” by Prince charted at number 50 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Patra charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “In The Summertime” by Shaggy Featuring Rayvon charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 43 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 5 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Lollipop” by DJ Aligator Project charted at number 42 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 46 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song)” by Vengaboys Featuring Cheekah charted at number 56 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi charted at number 47 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Living On Video” by Pakito charted at number 55 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 58 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 57 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I Wanna Be A Hippy” by Technohead charted at number 7 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Wild 'N Free” by Rednex charted at number 22 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song)” by Vengaboys Featuring Cheekah charted at number 36 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 37 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 44 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi charted at number 62 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1972, “I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “I Put A Spell On You” by Dee Dee [NL] charted at number 46 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “The Eve Of The War” by Jeff Wayne Featuring Justin Hayward charted at number 47 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 40 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Hit The Road Jack” by Buster Poindexter charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 15 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 38 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song)” by Vengaboys Featuring Cheekah charted at number 61 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “He's A Pirate [Remixes]” by Klaus Badelt / Tiësto charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 39 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Batdance” by Prince charted at number 23 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman's World” by Scatman John charted at number 4 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 18 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Let Me Be A Drag Queen” by Sister Queen charted at number 22 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 19 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Un monde Pokémon” by Pokémon charted at number 54 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Thong Song” by Sisqó charted at number 74 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Ça plane pour moi (le twist)” by Pigloo charted at number 31 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “We Are The Champions (Ding A Dang Dong)” by Crazy Frog charted at number 78 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Living On Video” by Pakito charted at number 85 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1961, “Johnny Remember Me” by John Leyton charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Sylvia's Mother” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Tom Dooley” by Peter, Sue And Marc charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I Wanna Be A Hippy” by Technohead charted at number 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman's World” by Scatman John charted at number 36 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Wild 'N Free” by Rednex charted at number 43 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Pokémon Welt” by Noel Pix charted at number 62 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Thong Song” by Sisqó charted at number 96 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “We Are The Champions (Ding A Dang Dong)” by Crazy Frog charted at number 65 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi charted at number 91 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 88 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 2 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Little Ole Man (Uptight - Everything's Alright)” by Bill Cosby charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)” by The Hombres charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Karate-Boo-Ga-Loo” by Tom And Jerrio charted at number 62 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Heigh Ho” by The Fifth Estate charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Spaceman” by Nilsson charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 43 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Ain't Never Seen A White Man” by Wolfman Jack charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Deteriorata” by National Lampoon charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Themes From 'The Wizard Of Oz'” by Meco charted at number 32 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 55 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Louie Louie” by John Belushi charted at number 83 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 99 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do-Re-Mi” by Blackbear charted at number 64 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 31 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” by Scatman John charted at number 84 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 91 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 94 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 20 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 73 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Thong Song” by Sisqó charted at number 98 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 10 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs November 4, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Mon Nov the 4 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 309 of the year
Serialnumber = 45588
Julian date = 2460607 O.S.= 10 - 22 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Saint Americus Feast Day
[USA] Impotency Week Begins
[Virgin Islands] Liberty Day (1915)
[USA] Chemistry Week (Day 2)
[USA] Double Talk Week (Day 2)
[USA] Health Information Management Week (Day 2)
[USA] Independent Booksellers Week (Day 2) (8 Days)
[USA] Medical Staff Services Awareness Week (Day 2)
[USA] Notary Public Week (Day 2)
[USA] Osteopathic Medicine Week (Day 2)
[World] International Cat Week (Day 2)
[USA] Radiologic Technology Week (Day 2)
[Australia] Melbourne Cup Day (Victoria, Australia).
[Dominica] Discovery Day (1493)/Independence Day (1978) (thru 11-4)
[Iran] Death To The U.S.A. Day
[Italy] Unity Day (1945)/Victory of Vittorio Veneto (1866)
[Oklahoma] Will Rogers Day (1879)
[Panama, Panama Canal Zone] Flag Day
[Tonga] Constitution Day (1970)
[UK] Mischief Night
[USA] Black Solidarity Day
[USA] Celebrate Your Honeymoon Day
[USA] Return Day (Sussex County, Delaware), November 4 after noon. Population meets to hear election returns, celebrate.
[USA] Do Something Original Day
[USA] Fig Week (Day 4)
[USA] Hostages Day
[USA] Peanut Butter Lover's Day
[World] Communication Week (Day 4) (1st 7 days in Nov)

Reminders

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.
Astrological sign: Sagittarius: The Archer (thru 11-22 thru 12-21); Ruling Planet: Jupiter. Element: Fire. Traits: Bountiful, frank, versatile, philosophical. Body part associated with this sign: The thighs. Occupations: Travel, politics, meteorology, philosophy, religion.
November was known by the Saxons as Wint Monath - the wind month.
November was the ninth month. Novem is Latin for nine.
Flowers: chrysanthemum and dahlia
Full Moon: the Beaver Moon
Meaning: the sentimental meaning of the topaz is for fidelity, and the chrysanthemum is for loveliness and cheerfulness.
Gems: topaz and citrine
Aviation History Month
British Appreciation Month
Child Safety and Protection Month
November is... Slaughter Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Good Nutrition Month
Great American Breakfast Club (Sep 1-Nov 30)
Home Education Awareness Month
Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
International Creative Child & Adult Month
International Doll Collectors Month
International Drum Month
Latin American Month
National Accordion Month!
National Alzheimer's Disease Month
National Diabetes Month
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Home Care Month
National Hospice Month
National Neurofibromatosis Month
National Raisin Bread
National Stamp Collecting Month
Native American Heritage Month
One Nation Under God Month
Peanut Butter Lover's Month
Project Red Ribbon (Nov 1-Jan 1)
Real Jewelry Month
Religion and Philosophy Month
TV Sweeps Month
Thanksgiving Canned Goods Drive (Nov 1-Thanksgiving Day eve)
[NY] Puerto Rican Heritage Month
Taurids meteor shower (thru 11-15)