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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for November 28

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎵Randy Newman -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1943
Hall of Famer, Composer/Songwriter, Pianist, Pop Singer
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RFN:Randolph
Misc: one of the most misunderstood satirists in music
Song Titles: Short People, I Love LA, Political Science

🎭Joe Dante -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1947
Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Police Squad
Movie Titles: Gremlins (series), Small Soldiers, Innerspace, Matinee, Twilight Zone

✍⛪🎭🎵🎸Paul Shaffer -- is 75 in the year 2024 and 76 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1949 N.S.
Comedy Writer (m), Jewish, Actor, Comedian, Bandleader, Rock and Roll Keyboardist, Canadian
TV Shows: A Year at the Top, Saturday Night Live (1975-80 aka Don Kirshner in some sketches), Late Night with David Letterman (sidekick & bandleader of The World's Most Dangerous Band 1982-93 NBC), Late Show with David Letterman (as lead of Paul Shaffer & the Party Boys of Rock 'n Roll & the CBS Orchestra 1993-2015)

🎭S. Epatha Merkerson -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1952
Actress, Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: Pee Wee's Playhouse (as Reba the Mail Lady), Law & Order (as Lt. Anita Van Buren)
Movie Titles: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Black Snake Moan

🎭Pamela Hayden -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1953
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: The Simpsons (as Milhouse Van Houten and many other characters)
Movie Titles: Being John Malkovich

🎭Lucy Gutteridge -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1956 N.S.
Actress, English
Misc: retired from acting in 1993
Movie Titles: Top Secret!, A Christmas Carol

🎭Martin Clunes -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1961 N.S.
Comic Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m), English
TV Shows: Kipper (as Kipper), British Men Behaving Badly (as Gary), Doc Martin (as Dr. Martin Ellingham)
Movie Titles: Shakespeasre in Love

🎭Jane Sibbett -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1962 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Teddy Z, Herman's Head (as Heddy Thompson Newman), Friends (as Carol Willock Gellar-Ross's ex-wife)
Movie Titles: It Takes Two, Shatterbrain

🎭Jon Stewart -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1962
Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Talk Show Host
TV Shows: Jon Stewart Show, The Daily Show
Movie Titles: Big Daddy

🎭Stephnie Weir -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1967
Actress, Comedienne, Producer (m)
TV Shows: MAD TV
Movie Titles: Fun with Dick and Jane

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🎭🏆Karin Katherine Taylor -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1971
Actress, Model, Playmate, Jamaican
Misc: June 1996; appeared on The Weird Al Show among other shows.

🎭Michael Blackson -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1972 N.S.
Actor, Comedian, Ghana
Movie Titles: One Night in Vegas, Are We There Yet?, Next Friday

🎭Aimee Garcia -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1978
Actress
TV Shows: Trauma, Lucifer, Rush Hour, George Lopez Show, Dexter
Movie Titles: RoboCop (2014), Spanglish

🎭Daniel Henney -- is 45 in the year 2024 and 46 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1979 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Three Rivers, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (as Matt Simmons)
Movie Titles: The Last Stand, Shanghai Calling, Big Hero 6, X-Men Origins: Wolverine

🎭Adam McArthur -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1982 N.S.
Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Disney's Star vs. The Forces of Evil, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The LeBrons
Movie Titles: Krampus, The Coin

🎭🏆Alan Ritchson -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1984 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), Model
TV Shows: Blood Drive (as Arthur Bailey), Blue Mountain State (as Thad Castle), Smallville
Movie Titles: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Theadland, Aquaman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

🎭Johnny Simmons -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1986 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Girlboss
Movie Titles: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Hotel for Dogs, 21 Jump Street, Jennifer's Body, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Evan Almighty

🎭🏆Karen Gillian -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1987 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne, Director (m), Model, Scottish
TV Shows: The Kevin Bishop Show, Doctor Who (as Amelia Pond / Soothsayer)
Movie Titles: The Big Short, Oculus, Not Another Happy Ending, Guardians of the Galaxy

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🎭Scarlett Pomers -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.11/28/1988
Actress
TV Shows: Star Trek: Voyager (as Naomi Wildman), Reba (as Kyra Hart)
Movie Titles: Erin Brockovich, "Happy, Texas", A Ring of Endless Light

🎭Jack H. Harris -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/28/1918 N.S. d.3/14/2017 N.S. (98)
Movie Producer (m)
Movie Titles: The Blob

🎭James Karen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.11/28/1923 N.S. d.10/23/2018 N.S. (94)
Actor
TV Shows: Ned and Stacey, The Larry Sanders Show (as network president Sheldon Davidoff), Eight is Enough (as Eliot Randolph), The Powers of Matthew Star
Movie Titles: The China Syndrome, Poltergeist, The Pursuit of Happyness, Wall Street, The Return of the Living Dead

🎭🎵Frank Tinney -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/29/1878 d.11/28/1940 (62)
Stage Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Singer

✍🎭🎵Rosalind Russell -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/4/1907 N.S. d.11/28/1976 N.S. (69)
Screenwriter, Actress, Comedienne, Singer

🎭Tamara De Treaux -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/21/1959 d.11/28/1990 (31)
Movie Actress
Misc: 31 inches tall
Movie Titles: E.T. (as E.T.)

🎭Garry Moore -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/31/1915 d.11/28/1993 (78)
Comedian, Game Show Host, Variety Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Baltimore; RN:Thomas Garrison Morfit
TV Shows: The Garry Moore Show, I've Got a Secret, To Tell the Truth

🎭Leslie Nielsen -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/11/1926 N.S. d.11/28/2010 N.S. (84)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, Canadian
TV Shows: The New Breed, Peyton Place, The Protectors (as Sam Danforth), Bracken's World (as John Bracken), The Explorers, Police Squad (as Det. Frank Drebin), Shaping Up, Backstairs at the White House
Movie Titles: An American Carol, Spy Hard, Mr. Magoo, Dracula: Dead and Loving It, Airplane, The Naked Gun (series)

🎭Roberto Gómez Bolaños -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/21/1929 d.11/28/2014 (85)
Actor, Comedian, Mexican
TV Shows: Chespirito (as Chavo del Ocho and other memorable characters)

🎭Marjorie Lord -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/26/1918 d.11/28/2015 N.S. (97)
TV/Movie Actress
Names/Places: mother of Anne Archer
Misc: Danny Thomas's TV wife; B movies of the 1930s-40s; some say b. in 1922
TV Shows: The Danny Thomas Show (as Mrs. Kathy 'Clancey' Williams)

🎭Grant Tinker -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/11/1926 N.S. d.11/28/2016 N.S. (90)
Hall of Famer, TV Executive (m), TV Producer (m)
Names/Places: Mary Tyler Moore's hubby (1962-1981)
Misc: some say b. in 1925; MTM president, NBC chairman 1981-86
TV Shows: WKRP in Cincinnatti, Hill Street Blues, St. Elsewhere, Lou Grant, Rhoda, Bob Newhart Show, Mary Tyler Moore (show)

🎭🎵Van Williams -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/27/1934 d.11/28/2016 N.S. (82)
Actor, Singer
TV Shows: Borbon Street Beat (as Ken Madison), Surfside Six (as Ken Madison), The Green Hornet (as Britt Reid & The Green Hornet)
Movie Titles: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

🎭🏆🏋David Prowse -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/1/1935 N.S. d.11/28/2020 N.S. (85)
Movie Actor, Weightlifter, English
Movie Titles: Star Wars (original trilogy as Darth Vader, with the character's voice performed by James Earl Jones)

Related Events on This Date

In 1932, Groucho Marx performed on radio for the first time this day. Using his fast-paced, ingenious patter, he invented a new form of comedy that delighted audiences from coast to coast.

In 1947, The Donald Duck film, “Chip ʹnʹ Dale” is released. Chip ʹnʹ Dale also appear, and are named for the first time.

In 1953, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1958, In odd news, a London man stole a police officerʹs bicycle after going to the police station to report his own bike stolen.

In 1959, Homer and Jethroʹs parody, “The Battle of Kookamonga,” won a Grammy for Best Comedy Performance

In 1959, On the cover of TV Guide: “Art Carney”. Other Articles: Johnny Staccato, Johnny Cash

In 1960, R.C., “Ol' MacDonald” by Frank Sinatra peaked at #25 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, Gilliganʹs Island episode number nine. “The Big Gold Strike”. Mr. Howell discovers a gold mine on the island. He then hires Gilligan to work in the mine. When gold fever strikes the castaways and Mr. Howell is unwilling to share the gold, they begin to charge outlandish prices for the supplies and food that Mr. Howell needs. When the professor repairs the life raft from the Minnow, they all climb in hoping to reach civilization. However, the combined weight of the gold that everyone smuggles on-board the raft causes it to sink. Another rescue foiled!

In 1964, R.C., “Leader Of The Pack” by The Shangri-Las peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it was parodied into “Leader Of The Laundromat” by The Detergents.

In 1966, Gilliganʹs Island episode #80. “The Kidnapper”. guest: Don Rickles (Norbert Wiley). Someone kidnaps Mrs. Howell, Mary Ann, and Ginger, and then demands ransom money. The kidnaper turns out to be a compulsive gambler who fled civilization to avoid temptation. While the Castaways attempt to rehabilitate him, he ends up leaving the island, accompanied by Mrs. Howellʹs pearl necklace, Mr. Howellʹs wallet, and Gingerʹs earrings!

In 1966, “Winchester Cathedral” single by New Vaudeville Band was certified Gold by the RIAA. It was a '20s Rudy Vallee-style novelty song.

In 1967, Former Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith born in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and parts of Northern Mexico (rimshot!)

In 1967, The Beatles recorded the flexi “The Beatlesʹ Fifth Christmas Record”

In 1976, After ABC executive Fred Silverman is wowed by the appearance of several “Brady Bunch” cast members on “The Donny and Marie Show” in October, he decides that Americaʹs favorite blended family deserves to be “given their own variety show.” Over 15 million watch Sid and Marty Krofftʹs “Brady Bunch Variety Hour” featuring Tony Randall, and Donny and Marie Osmond. Original “Brady” cast member Eve Plumb, perhaps wisely, opts out of the show and is replaced by Geri Reischl as “Jan Brady.” The show (with all its sequins) is picked up for eight more episodes starting in January. Series creator Sherwood Schwartz disavows this incarnation: “I had nothing to do with that. I didnʹt create it, I didnʹt write a word, I didnʹt have anything to do with it, except I hated it.”

In 1977, The Raccoon Lodge is treated to a production of “A Christmas Carol” ala Kramden on “The Honeymooners Christmas” reunion special.

In 1981, The “364 store” is open with the same hours as the average “7-11” but owner Gordon Feester (George Dzundza) and night manager Robin (Bubba Smith) manage to keep the place “Open All Night” on ABC. Writer/producer/co creator Jay Tarses writes himself in as Officer Steve (and also cowrote the showʹs theme song.)

In 1989, IRS agents raided the Las Vegas home of actor Redd Foxx, who owed an estimated $755,000 dollars in taxes.

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “Bart and Maggie Simpson, Hearts Afire”. Other Articles: Tom Arnold, Maggieʹs First Words

In 1996, On General Hospital, Edward, Katherine, Lucy and Jax had hilarious dreams during Thanksgiving.

In 1997, Chumbawamba singer Danbert Nobacon (NOHʹ-bay-kahn) was arrested in Florence, Italy, for wearing a skirt. He was released when a police officer recognized the name “Chumbawamba.”

In 1997, The final original regular installment of MTVʹs “Beavis and Butt-head,” entitled “Beavis and Butt-head Are Dead,” aired on MTV.

In 1998, “Bob the Builder” began airing on The BBC in the United Kingdom.

In 2010, Actor Leslie Nielsen died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at age 84.

In 2016, Former NBC chairman and TV producer Grant Tinker, 90, died in Los Angeles.

In 2016, Michael James “Jim” Delligatti, the McDonaldʹs franchisee credited with creating the Big Mac in 1967, died in Pittsburgh at age 98.

In 2020, David Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned- actor who was the body, though not the voice, of Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died at 85.

In 2021, “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses” began airing on TBS

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1984, "Gallavants" was released by Marvel Productions; Art Vitello (director); Jack Mendelsohn (screenplay); Robert Lydiard, Vic Perrin, Peter Cullen, Joyce Gittlin; Family; Animation

In 2003, "Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time" was released by Buena Vista Television; Steve Loter (director); Bill Motz, Bob Roth (screenplay); Christy Carlson Romano, Will Friedle, Nancy Cartwright, Tahj Mowry, John DiMaggio, Nicole Sullivan, Tom Kane, Brian George, Gary Cole, Jean Smart, Shaun Fleming, Raven-Symoné, Kirsten Storms, Dakota Fanning, Michael Dorn, Michael Clarke Duncan, Freddie Prinze Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Kelly Ripa, Elliott Gould, Andrea Martin, Richard Gilliland, Kath Soucie, Harrison Fahn; Adventure, Comedy; ; Animation

In 2004, "A Christmas Carol: The Musical" was released by NBC Studios / Hallmark Entertainment; Arthur Allan Seidelman (director); Lynn Ahrens (screenplay); Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Geraldine Chaplin, Jacob Collier, Linzi Hateley, Julian Ovenden, Ruthie Henshall, Sheila Reid, Brian Bedford, Claire Moore, Steven Miller, Edward Gower, Julie Alannagh-Brighten, Mike Kelly, Lea-Verity White, Ian McLarnon, Emily Deamer; Musical, Family;

In 2007, "The Savages" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Tamara Jenkins (director/screenplay); Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Bosco, Peter Friedman, Guy Boyd, Debra Monk, Margo Martindale, Rosemary Murphy, David Zayas, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tonye Patano, Cara Seymour, Kristine Nielsen; Comedy, Drama

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1942, “Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition” by Kay Kyser And His Orchestra Featuring The Glee Club charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1942, “Der Fuehrer's Face” by Spike Jones And His City Slickers Featuring Carl Grayson charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1942, “Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition” by The Merry Macs charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Eh! Cumpari” by Julius LaRosa charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “St. George And The Dragonet” by Stan Freberg charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Santa Baby” by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and His Orchestra charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Love Potion #9” by The Clovers charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “High School U.S.A.” by Tommy Facenda charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Midnight Stroll” by The Revels charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Say Man” by Bo Diddley charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Uh! Oh! Part Two” by The Nutty Squirrels charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “El Paso” by Marty Robbins charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Running Bear” by Johnny Preston charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Do-Re-Mi” by Mitch Miller And His Orchestra And Chorus charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Sidewalk Surfin'” by Jan And Dean charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Chug-a-Lug” by Roger Miller charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Love Potion #9” by The Searchers charted at number 83 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Do-Wacka-Do” by Roger Miller charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sunset Strip” by Ray Stevens charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “WKRP In Cincinnati” by Steve Carlisle charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Beautiful World” by Devo charted at number 103 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I Missed The Bus” by Kris Kross charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “The Rockafeller Skank” by Fatboy Slim charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1953, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by The Avons charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Theme From 'Rawhide'” by Frankie Laine charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Grandad” by Clive Dunn charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)” by Fun Boy Three charted at number 21 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)” by The Tweets charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Chihuahua” by Bow Wow Wow charted at number 72 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume/Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead And Nigel Goulding charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Super Mario Land” by Ambassadors Of Funk Featuring M.C. Mario charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Is That You Mo-Dean?” by The B-52's charted at number 78 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “I'm Your Man” by Rowdy Roddy Piper charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “The Official BBC Children In Need Medley” by Peter Kay's Animated All Stars charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 85 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 93 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 63 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 86 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1953, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, “Little Red Monkey” by Joy Nichols, Dick Bentley And Jimmy Edwards charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight?)” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Poison Ivy” by The Coasters charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Spill The Wine” by Eric Burdon And War charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Rubber Duckie” by Jim Henson (as Ernie) charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by The Mixtures charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star / Rio de Janeiro” by Bill Wyman charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Beautiful World / Planet Earth” by Devo charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Down Under / Crazy” by Men At Work charted at number 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) / When The Music Starts” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Colonel Put The Lickin' In The Chicken But Who Put The 'Roo In The Stew / Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport” by The Webb Brothers charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stray Cat Strut / Drink That Bottle Down” by Stray Cats charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Who Can It Be Now? / Anyone For Tennis?” by Men At Work charted at number 79 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Freedom Of Choice / Devo Live (EP)” by Devo charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Marijuana Australiana / Ned Kelly's Tunes” by The Bushwackers charted at number 88 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Star Trekkin' / Dub Trek” by The Firm (U.K.) charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 27 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 21 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Kung Fu Fighting” by Bus Stop Featuring Carl Douglas charted at number 37 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “Whip It!” by LunchMoney Lewis Featuring Chlöe Angelides charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1981, “(Si si) Je suis un Rock Star” by Bill Wyman charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Pull Up To The Bumper” by Grace Jones charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Too Drunk To F**k” by Dead Kennedys charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Girlfriend In A Coma” by The Smiths charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by Billy Joel charted at number 41 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “We Care A Lot” by Faith No More charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Sesame's Treet” by Smart E's charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Coconut” by Smile charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “DooDah!” by Cartoons charted at number 47 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1987, “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead And Nigel Goulding charted at number 13 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide Is Painless)” by Manic Street Preachers charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Starship Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 29 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “DooDah!” by Cartoons charted at number 21 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 74 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 79 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 2 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Neanderthal Man” by Hotlegs charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 6 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Stars On 45 Vol. 2 (Medley II)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Dance Little Bird” by Bobby Setter Showband charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Twist Medley” by Rolling 60's charted at number 15 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Iko Iko” by Unique 2 charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Scatman” by Mark 'Oh charted at number 53 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 55 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1981, “O Superman” by Laurie Anderson charted at number 19 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Love Potion Number Nine” by Lee Towers charted at number 36 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)” by Abigail Mead And Nigel Goulding charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Safe Sex Report” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 40 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 70 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Back In The U.S.S.R.” by Billy Joel charted at number 98 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Starship Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Super Mario Land” by Ambassadors Of Funk Featuring M.C. Mario charted at number 76 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 91 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 96 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Teletubbies zeggen "A-oh!"” by Teletubbies charted at number 63 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 86 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 47 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1992, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Cha Cha Slide” by Crazy Frog charted at number 40 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 47 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Rapper's Delight” by Dan The Automator charted at number 48 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Daddy DJ” by Crazy Frog charted at number 77 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1981, “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Pump Up The Volume” by M/A/R/R/S charted at number 3 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Walk The Dinosaur” by Was (Not Was) charted at number 20 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Raumschiff (Starship) Edelweiss” by Edelweiss charted at number 17 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 36 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa charted at number 67 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 68 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, “He's A Pirate” by David Garrett charted at number 92 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, “Seven Little Girls (Sitting In The Back Seat)” by Paul Evans And The Curls charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, “Deck Of Cards” by Wink Martindale charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Sidewalk Surfin'” by Jan And Dean charted at number 13 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, “Ringo” by Lorne Greene charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Lola” by The Kinks charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Sunset Strip” by Ray Stevens charted at number 68 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, “Johnny B. Badde” by Mungo Jerry charted at number 92 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Hooked On Classics (medley)” by Louis Clark Conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Working In The Coal Mine” by Devo charted at number 29 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, “Destroyer” by The Kinks charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 45 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 54 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 14 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” by Keith Urban charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, “Oh Yeah” by Yello charted at number 45 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Wipe Out” by Fat Boys And The Beach Boys charted at number 54 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, “Dude (Looks Like A Lady)” by Aerosmith charted at number 91 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 93 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies charted at number 15 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 75 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, “Zoot Suit Riot” by Cherry Poppin' Daddies charted at number 98 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2009, “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted somewhere on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2020, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 25 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs November 28, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Thu Nov the 28 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 333 of the year
Serialnumber = 45612
Julian date = 2460631 O.S.= 11 - 15 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] Adoption Week (Day 5)
[USA] Bible Week (Day 5) (8 Days)
[USA] Eating Disorders Week (Day 5)
[USA] Family Caregivers Week (Day 5)
[USA] Family Week (Day 5)
[USA] Farm City Week Ends
[USA] Game and Puzzle Week (Day 5)
[USA] Thanksgiving Day
[Albania] Independence Day (1912)
[Chad, Burundi] Republic Day (1966)
[East-Timor] Independence day (1975)
[Mauritius] Independence Day (1960)
[Panama, Canal Zone] Independence Day (1821).
[UAE] Accession of Ruler of Abu Dhabi
[USA] English Poetry Day
[USA] Frozen Americans Day
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] King Tut Day

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
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November is... Slaughter Month
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Good Nutrition Month
Great American Breakfast Club (Sep 1-Nov 30)
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Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
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