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

Last Updated 12-09-2023

✍🎭David Ossman -- is 87 in the year 2023 and 88 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1936
Writer (m), Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor
Group Names: Firesign Theater
Movie Titles: A Bug's Life

🎵Steve Alaimo -- is 84 in the year 2023 and 85 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1939
Record Company Owner, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer/Guitarist
Misc: label owner
Song Titles: Mashed Potatoes

🎭Richard Edlund -- is 83 in the year 2023 and 84 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1940
Sound Effects Technician
Movie Titles: Star Wars (films Oscar winner)

🎭Gina Hecht -- is 71 in the year 2023 and 72 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1952 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Seinfeld (as Dana Foley), Mork & Mindy (as Jean DaVinci)
Movie Titles: Seven Pounds, Night Shift, St. Elmo's Fire, The Last Word

✍🎭Wil Shriner -- is 70 in the year 2023 and 71 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1953
Humorist, TV Talk Show Host
Names/Places: b. in Toledo, OH; Kin's twin brother, Herb's son
TV Shows: TV Inside & Out, TV Bloopers & Practical Jokes, Wil Shriner Show

🎭Steven (Comedian) Wright -- is 68 in the year 2023 and 69 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1955
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Album Titles: I Have a Pony
Movie Titles: Reservoir Dogs, Coffee and Cigarettes, Son of the Mask, The Swan Princess

🎭Nick Park -- is 65 in the year 2023 and 66 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1958 N.S.
Producer/Director (m), English
TV Shows: Shaun the Sheep
Movie Titles: The Curse of the Wererabbit, The Wrong Trousers, Wallace and Gromit (film series featuring stop motion animation), Chicken Run (director)

🎭🏆Janine Turner -- is 61 in the year 2023 and 62 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1962
Actress, Radio Talk Show Hostess, Commercial Actress, Model
Names/Places: RMLN:Laraine Gaunit
Misc: Chevrolet ads
TV Shows: Dallas, General Hospital, Northern Exposure (as Mary Margaret "Maggie" O'Connell), Strong Medicine, Friday Night Lights
Movie Titles: Young Doctors in Love, Steel Magnolias, Cliffhanger, Leave It to Beaver (movie as June)

🎭Sparky Marcus -- is 56 in the year 2023 and 57 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1967
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1985; I'm not sure if it was from the result of acting in a GooBots series or what.
TV Shows: Nancy Walker Show, Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Jimmy Joe Jeeter), Bad News Bears, Sigmund & the Sea Monsters, Goodtime Girls, Richie Rich, Shirt Tales, Space-Stars, Saturday Supercade, Space Ace, Challenge of the GoBots, The Puppy's New Adventures, The Reluctant Dragon (1981 version), The Get-Along Gang, CBS Library
Movie Titles: Don Bluth's Banjo the Woodpile Cat, The Man with Two Brains, Freaky Friday (1976)

✍🎭Judd Apatow -- is 56 in the year 2023 and 57 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1967
Writer (m), Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: The Ben Stiller Show (writer), Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared
Movie Titles: This is 40, Pineapple Express, Superbad, The 40-Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up

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🎭Noel Clarke -- is 48 in the year 2023 and 49 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1975 N.S.
Actor, Producer (m), English
TV Shows: Doctor Who (as Mickey Smith), Auf Wiedersehen Pet, The Level (as Shaun "Gunner" Martin)
Movie Titles: Adulthood, Kidulthood, Storage 24, Star Trek Into Darkness

🎭🎵Nora Kirkpatrick -- is 39 in the year 2023 and 40 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1984
Actress, Producer (m), Composer
TV Shows: The Office (as Esther), Greek (as Katherine)
Movie Titles: Big Sur

🎭Jack De Sena -- is 36 in the year 2023 and 37 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1987 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m)
TV Shows: Avatar: The Last Airbender, All That, 100 Things To Do Before High School (as Mr. Roberts), Dorm Life
Movie Titles: The Wild

🎭Stefanie Scott -- is 27 in the year 2023 and 28 in the year 2024; b.12/6/1996 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: A.N.T. Farm (as Lexi Reed)
Movie Titles: No Strings Attached, Wreck-It Ralph

✍🎭Clara Lipman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1864 d.6/22/1952 (87)
Playwright (m), Comic Actress
Misc: acted from 1885-1927

🎭Agnes Moorehead -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1906 d.4/30/1974 (67)
Radio Actress, TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Lesbian
Names/Places: b. in Reedsburg, WI
TV Shows: Bewitched (as Endora, Samantha's mom)

🎵Maury Laws -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1923 N.S. d.3/28/2019 N.S. (95)
Composer
Misc: Television and Film Composer for Rankin/Bass productions.
TV Shows: The Hobbit, The Jackson 5ive, The Osmonds, The Little Drummer Boy, The Tomfoolery Show, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Movie Titles: Return To Oz, Mad Monster Party, JackFrost, The Daydreamer, The Wacky World of Mother Goose

🎭🎵Wally Cox -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1924 N.S. d.2/15/1973 N.S. (48)
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Panelist, Novelty Singer
Names/Places: b. in Detroit; RFMN:Wallace Maynard
TV Shows: The Adventure of Hiram Holiday (star), Mr. Peepers (as Robinson Peepers), Hollywood Squares, Underdog (star voice)

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🎭King Moody -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1929 d.2/7/2001 (71)
Actor, Comedian, Commercial Actor
Names/Places: RFN:Robert
Misc: Ronald McDonald in McDonald's commercials
TV Shows: Get Smart (as Shtarker)

🎭Chelsea Brown -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1947 d.4/5/2017 N.S. (69)
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In
Movie Titles: The Thing with Two Heads, The Return of Captain Invincible, Welcome to Woop Woop

💻Satoru Iwata -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/6/1959 N.S. d.7/11/2015 N.S. (55)
Computer Company Executive, Computer Software Programmer, Japanese
Misc: the fourth president and CEO of Nintendo.

🎭Burr Tillstrom -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/13/1917 d.12/6/1985 (68)
Hall of Famer, Puppet Actor
TV Shows: Kukla Fran and Ollie (creator, voice, & soul of all the puppets); That Was the Week That Was

🎭Frances Bavier -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/14/1903 d.12/6/1989 (86)
Actress
Misc: some say b. 1902 or 1905
TV Shows: It's a Great Life (as Amy), Eve Arden Show (as Nora), Andy Griffith Show (as Aunt Bee Taylor), Mayberry RFD (as Aunt Bee Taylor)

🎵Eliot Daniel -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/7/1908 d.12/6/1997 (89)
Composer
Misc: composer of the I Love Lucy TV theme song

🎭Werner Klemperer -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/22/1920 d.12/6/2000 (80)
TV/Movie Actor, German
Names/Places: b. in Cologne; Otto's son
Misc: played Nazi roles; some say b. Mar 20
TV Shows: Hogan's Heroes (as Col. Wilhelm Klink)

🎮Ralph H. Baer -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/8/1922 N.S. d.12/6/2014 N.S. (92)
Video Game Designer, German
Names/Places: NN: The Father of Video Games
Misc: invented the home console that led to the explosion of the video gaming insdustry

🎭🎮Nicholas Smith -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/5/1934 N.S. d.12/6/2015 N.S. (81)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor, English
TV Shows: Are You Being Served?, Are You Being Served? Again!
Movie Titles: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, The Twelve Chairs, The Canterbury Tales
Video Games: The Golden Compass, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

🎭Conrad Brooks -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/3/1931 N.S. d.12/6/2017 N.S. (86)
Actor
Movie Titles: Plan 9 From Outer Space

🎵🎸Pete Shelley -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/17/1955 N.S. d.12/6/2018 N.S. (63)
Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: The Buzzcocks, soloist
Song Titles: Orgasm Addict, What Do I Get?, Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) (previous titles as lead of The Buzzcocks), Homosapien, Telephone Operator

⚖🏆🥊Mills Lane -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/12/1936 N.S. d.12/6/2022 N.S. (86)
Judge (m), Boxer
Misc: retired boxing referee
TV Shows: Celebrity Deathmatch, Judge Mills Lane

Related Events on This Date

In 0342, The real Jolly Old Saint Nicholas died on this day. He became associated with gift giving because he secretly provided dowries to poor brides-to-be. He also established the first known homes for the aged. “A Visit From Saint Nicholas” or “Twas The Night Before Christmas” is the most famous Christmas poem, written by Doctor Clement Clarke Moore, a New York minister for his children in 1822. Today is Saint Nicholas Day when the kids hang up their stockings.

In 1877, Thomas Edison demonstrated the first sound recording, reciting “Mary had a Little Lamb” at West Orange, New Jersey.

In 1924, Actor Wally (Wallace Maynard) Cox was born in Detroit, Michigan. After World War II army service, he began appearing as a nightclub comedian in 1948. In the 1950s he gained a following as the shy hero of the TV series “Mr. Peepers” and “The Adventures of Hiram Holliday,” and later as a regular on the game show “Hollywood Squares.” His films include “State Fair,” “Spencerʹs Mountain,” “Fate Is The Hunter,” “The Bedford Incident,” “A Guide For the Married Man,” “The Boatniks” and “The Barefoot Executive,” among others. He died on February 15, 1973.

In 1942, Comedian Fred Allen premiered “Allenʹs Alley,” a recurring sketch on his CBS radio show spoofing small-town America.

In 1963, The Beatles began a Christmas tradition of releasing a holiday record for fans.

In 1964, The animated puppet special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” now a Christmas perennial, first aired on NBC-TV.

In 1966, The Beatles recorded “When Iʹm Sixty-Four”

In 1969, Musician, Cab Calloway turned actor as he was seen in the “Hallmark Hall of Fame” presentation of “The Littlest Angel” this night on NBC. The big band singer, known for such classics as “Minnie the Moocher”, became a movie star in “The Blues Brothers” (1980) with John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd.

In 1972, 12 x 06 = 72

In 1973, House minority leader Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as the first unelected vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, who resigned from office on October 10th. He became the inspiration of Chevy Chaseʹs falls on Saturday Night Live with Fordʹs slips, trips and falls.

In 1975, TV Guide Listing: 9 p.m./ET “Barney Miller” (ABC): Wojo (Maxwell Gail) hauls in a judge for assaulting an attorney with a gavel, and a soap-opera buff confuses fact and fiction. Markham: Peggy Pope. Judge Gibson: Philip Sterling. Levitt: Ron Carey. Barney: Hal Linden.

In 1979, “The Muppet Movie” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, Bill Paxton presented his long-form video of the Barnes and Barnes demented tune “Fish Heads” on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1980, On the cover of TV Guide: “Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges of Diffʹrent Strokes”…Other Articles: Walt Disney, Uncle Floyd

In 1980, “Saturday Night Liveʹs” Joe Piscopo offers viewers the chance to “yuk it up like the king of second bananas at the Ed McMahon School of Laughing.”

In 1986, R.C., “Thatʹs Life” by David Lee Roth peaked at #85 on the pop singles chart.

In 1986, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short (all sons of motherless goats) host SNL to plug “Three Amigos!”

In 1987, Live on a Los Angeles flagship station, Doctor Dementoʹs laryngitis was so bad that Whimsical Will took over as host for the night along with Musical Mike and Beefalo Bill. The number one request wasnʹt even an unreleased tape. It was for the Doctor to get well soon.

In 1988, “Wild, Wild West” album by Escape Club was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1989, Actress Frances Bavier (BAHVʹ-yay) died in her sleep in Siler City, North Carolina. She was best known as Aunt Bee on “The Andy Griffith Show.”

In 1991, “James Brown Is Dead” single by L.A. Style was released. Wasnʹt that a reverse of “Elvis is Alive”?

In 1991, “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” was released in theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1995, “Twisted Christmas” album by Bob Rivers Comedy Corp was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 2000, Actor Werner Klemperer, perhaps best remembered as “Colonel Klink” on TVʹs “Hoganʹs Heroes,” died in New York at age 80.

In 2000, “TV Funhouse” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2003, Army became the first team in college football history to finish its season 0-13, losing to Navy, 34-6.

In 2072, 12 x 06 = 72

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1980, "Popeye" was released by Paramount Pictures / Walt Disney Productions / Robert Evans Productions / King Features Syndicate; Robert Altman (director); Jules Feiffer (screenplay); Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Paul L. Smith, Paul Dooley, Richard Libertini, Ray Walston, Donald Moffat, Roberta Maxwell, Donovan Scott, Allan F. Nicholls, Bill Irwin, Sharon Kinney, Linda Hunt, Geoff Hoyle, Wayne Robson, Klaus Voormann, Van Dyke Parks, Dennis Franz, Carlos Brown, Jack Mercer, John Wallace, MacIntyre Dixon, Wesley Ivan Hurt, Peter Bray; Musical, Comedy; Live action

In 1985, "Spies Like Us" was released by Warner Bros.; John Landis (director); Dan Aykroyd, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel (screenplay); Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Donna Dixon, Bruce Davison, William Prince, Steve Forrest, Tom Hatten, Bernie Casey, Charles McKeown, Vanessa Angel, James Daughton, Jim Staahl, Frank Oz, Terry Gilliam, Ray Harryhausen, Derek Meddings, Joel Coen, Sam Raimi, Martin Brest, Costa-Gavras, Bob Hope, B.B. King, Michael Apted, Larry Cohen, Heidi Sorenson, Edwin Newman; Comedy; Live Action

In 1991, "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" was released by Paramount Pictures; Nicholas Meyer (director/screenplay); Denny Martin Flinn (screenplay); William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Kim Cattrall, Christopher Plummer, David Warner, Iman, Brock Peters, René Auberjonois; Sci-Fi; Live Action

In 1992, "To Grandmother's House We Go" was released by Warner Bros. Television / Jeff Franklin Productions / Green/Epstein Productions / Lorimar Television; Jeff Franklin (director/screenplay); Boyd Hale (screenplay); Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Cynthia Geary, J. Eddie Peck, Jerry Van Dyke, Rhea Perlman, Stuart Margolin, Florence Paterson, Venus Terzo, Bob Saget, Lori Loughlin, Lorena Gale, Candace Cameron, Andrea Barber; Adventure, Family, Comedy; Live Action

In 1996, "Everyone Says I Love You" was released by Miramax Films; Woody Allen (director/screenplay); Alan Alda, Woody Allen, Drew Barrymore, Lukas Haas, Goldie Hawn, Gaby Hoffmann, Natasha Lyonne, Edward Norton, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, Tim Roth, David Ogden Stiers, Itzhak Perlman, Edward Hibbert, Patrick Cranshaw, Billy Crudup, Robert Knepper, Scotty Bloch, Isiah Whitlock, Kevin Hagan, Navah Perlman, Waltrudis Buck, Christy Carlson Romano, Arlene Martell; Musical, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Adaptation" was released by Columbia Pictures / Intermedia; Spike Jonze (director); Charlie Kaufman (screenplay); Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Cara Seymour, Brian Cox, Tilda Swinton, Ron Livingston, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Judy Greer, Bob Yerkes, Jim Beaver, Litefoot, Jay Tavare, Doug Jones, Peter Jason, John Cusack, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich, Lance Acord, Spike Jonze, Curtis Hanson, David O. Russell; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Analyze That" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures; Harold Ramis (director/screenplay); Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan, Peter Steinfeld (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Joe Viterelli, Cathy Moriarty, Joey 'Coco' Diaz, Thomas Rosales Jr., Kyle Sabihy, Rebecca Schull, James Biberi, Callie Thorne, Firdous Bamji, John Finn, David Fonteno, DonnaMarie Recco, Sylvia Kauders, Pat Cooper, Raymond Franza, Steven Kampmann, Tom Papa, Paul Herman, Charles A. Gargano, Reg Rogers, Frank Gio, Demetri Martin, Joe Torre, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Anthony LaPaglia, Gina Lynn; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Equilibrium" was released by Dimension Films; Kurt Wimmer (director/screenplay); Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus Macfadyen, Sean Bean, Matthew Harbour, William Fichtner, Sean Pertwee, David Hemmings, Emily Siewert, Alexa Summer, Maria Pia Calzone, Dominic Purcell, Brian Conley, Kurt Wimmer; Action, Sci-Fi; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Too Fat Polka” by Arthur Godfrey charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Danny Kaye And The Andrews Sisters charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Blob” by The Five Blobs charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Teen Commandments” by Paul Anka With George Hamilton IV And Johnny Nash charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Little Red Riding Hood” by The Big Bopper charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “We Love You, Call Collect” by Art Linkletter charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Okie From Muskogee” by Merle Haggard charted at number 57 on the U.S. 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 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Teacher, Teacher” by Rockpile charted at number 64 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “People Who Died” by The Jim Carrol Band charted at number 104 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “You Be Illin'” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “That's Life” by David Lee Roth charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by Lonnie Donegan And His Skiffle Group charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 41 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 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “D.I.V.O.R.C.E.” by Billy Connolly charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine” by Laurel And Hardy charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Renta Santa” by Chris Hill charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop” by The Fatback Band charted at number 48 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You)” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “There's No One Quite Like Grandma” by St. Winifred's School Choir charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rabbit” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Never Mind The Presents” by The Barron Knights charted at number 69 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Every Loser Wins” by Nick Berry charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Santa Claus Is On The Dole/First Atheist Tabernacle Choir” by Spitting Image charted at number 71 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Sing Up For The Champions!” by Reds United charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 44 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Big Fish Little Fish” by Bob The Builder charted at number 81 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 88 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” by Kristen Bell Featuring Agatha Lee Monn And Katie Lopez charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Fever” by Peggy Lee charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Summertime Blues” by Eddie Cochran charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Hair / Without You” by Doug Parkinson In Focus charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem) / Slap Your Draughty Blue Jeans” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 59 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The Elephant Song / A Daisy A Day” by Kamahl charted at number 87 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Shaddap You Face / Ain't In No Hurry” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Time Warp” by Various Artists charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka / Ran Tan Waltz” by Kate Bush charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes / Move On” by David Bowie charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Kiss Army / Normdrum” by Norman Gunston charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Generals And Majors / The Somnambulist” by XTC charted at number 31 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 35 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Like Chinese / I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On The Radio” by Monty Python charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Psycho Chicken” by The Fools charted at number 54 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Lola / You Really Got Me / Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks charted at number 69 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Private Idaho / 52 Girls” by The B-52's charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It / Turnaround” by Devo charted at number 77 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1975, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem)” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “We Don't Know How Lucky We Are” by Fred Dagg (John Clarke) charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 11 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka” by Kate Bush charted at number 15 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Holiday In Cambodia” by Dead Kennedys charted at number 42 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 5 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 2 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Fire Water Burn” by Bloodhound Gang charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 42 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 53 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 58 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 3 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by TV Allstars charted at number 40 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 65 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 71 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 8 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (Deutsche Version / 2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 7 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1980, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 30 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 8 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 37 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 49 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 45 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Spirit In The Sky” by Gareth Gates Featuring The Kumars charted at number 39 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 12 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 36 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 1 on the Norway 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 Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1969, “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies charted at number 3 on the Swiss 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 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 13 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 1 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by TV Allstars charted at number 60 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 20 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (Deutsche Version / 2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 73 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 47 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “We Love You, Call Collect” by Art Linkletter charted at number 48 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 51 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Cowboy Convention” by Ohio Express charted at number 80 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I Love Candy” by Marshmallow Soup Group charted at number 98 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)” by Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Santa Jaws” by Homemade Theatre charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 23 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 31 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Cocaine / Tulsa Time” by Eric Clapton charted at number 39 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, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley)” by Meco 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, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Breaks (Part 1)” by Kurtis Blow charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Generals And Majors” by XTC charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 66 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 21 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 58 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 18 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 22 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Paranoimia” by The Art Of Noise With Max Headroom charted at number 60 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 66 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 1 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 4 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 87 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

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

In 1997, “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 20 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 42 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs December 6, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Dec the 6 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 341 of the year
Serialnumber = 45620
Julian date = 2460639 O.S.= 11 - 23 - 2024

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Feast of St Nicholas/St. Nicholas Day
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[Ecuador] Day of Quito (1534)
[Finland] Independence Day (1917)
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Autism Week (Day 6)
[USA] Home Care Week (Day 6)

Reminders

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.
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