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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for December 27

Last Updated 04-13-2024

✍🎭John Amos -- is 85 in the year 2024 and 86 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1939
Comedy Writer (m), TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Newark, N.J.
TV Shows: Mary Tyler Moore (as Gordon "Gordy" Howard), Maude (as Henry Evans), Good Times (as James Evans), Roots (as Kunta Kinte/Toby adult), Hunter (as Capt. Dolan), 704 Hauser, In The House (as Sam)

🎵🎸Terry Bozzio -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1950
Songwriter, Drummer, New Wave Singer
Misc: some say b. 1951
Group Names: Missing Persons, Frank Zappa

🎭Ian Gómez -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1964 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: The Norm Show (as Danny Sanchez), The Drew Carey Show (as Larry Almada), Whose Line is it Anyway?, Felicity (as Javier), Cougar Town (as Andy Torres)
Movie Titles: Edtv, My Big Fat Greek Wedding

🎭💻🏆Eva La Rue -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1966
Actress, Internet Video Actress, Beauty Pagent Winner, Model
Misc: trivia: LaRue is the third cousin to Jane Fonda
TV Shows: Santa Barbara, All My Children (as Dr. Maria Santos), Third Watch (as Brook Carney), CSI Miami (as Natalia Boa Vista), Fuller House (Netflix series as Teri Tanner)
Movie Titles: Dangerous Curves, RoboCop 3, Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College

🎭Brooke Totman -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1972
Actress, Comedienne
TV Shows: The Benefits of Gusbandry, MAD TV
Movie Titles: God Shaped Hole

🎭Masi Oka -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1974
Actor, Producer (m), Japanese
TV Shows: Heroes (as Hiro Nakamura), Hawaii Five-O (as Dr. Max Bergman)
Movie Titles: Friends with Benefits, Get Smart

✍🎭💻Brittany Ashley -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1988 N.S.
Comedy Writer (m), Actress, Comedienne, Internet Video Actress
TV Shows: Kam Kardashian (web comedy series)

🎭Chloe Bridges -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1991 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: Freddie, The Carrie Diaries
Movie Titles: The Final Girls, Camp Rock 2 (series), Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

🎭Grayson Russell -- is 26 in the year 2024 and 27 in the year 2025; b.12/27/1998 N.S.
Actor
Movie Titles: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Talladega Nights

Carl Zuckmayer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1896 d.1/18/1977 (80)
Dramatist/Playwright (m), Satirist (m), German

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🎭Cliff Arquette -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1905 d.9/23/1974 (68)
TV/Radio Actor, Comedian, Panelist
Names/Places: Rosanna Arquette's grandfather; aka Charley Weaver
Misc: some say b. Dec 28
TV Shows: The RCA Victor Show, The Jack Paar Show, Hollywood Squares (panelist), The Jonathan Winters Show

✍🎭🎵Oscar Levant -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1906 d.8/14/1972 (65)
Humorist, Movie Actor, Comedian, Composer, Pianist
Names/Places: b. in Pittsburgh
Movie Titles: An American In Paris

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

🎭Paul Gilbert -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1918 d.2/13/1976 (57)
Comedian, Dancer (m)
Misc: The Duke: London

🎭🎵Thomas Edward "Tommy" Rall -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/27/1929 N.S. d.10/6/2020 N.S. (90)
Actor, Ballet Dancer (m), Tap Dancer (m), Opera Tenor
Misc: was a prominent featured player in the 1950's musical comedies

✍🎭Ray Cameron -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/19/1938 N.S. d.12/27/1993 N.S. (55)
Writer (m), Actor, Elderly Actor, Director (m), Canadian
TV Shows: The Joker's Wild (host and devisor of in 1971), The Kenny Everett Television Show (writer)

🎖H. Norman Schwarzkopf -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/22/1934 d.12/27/2012 (78)
General
Names/Places: NN:Stormin' the Bear who took no bull from Saddam NN:Stormin' Norman; b. in Trenton, NJ
Misc: 4-star Army Gen'l; Liberated Kuwait from Iraq

🎭🏆🏀Meadowlark Lemon -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/25/1932 d.12/27/2015 N.S. (83)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Basketball Player
Names/Places: b. in Lexington, SC
Misc: some say b. 1934
Sports Teams: The Harlem Globetrotters (a 24-year clown prince center trick-shooter)
TV Shows: Hello Larry (as himself)

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✍🎭Carrie Fisher -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/21/1956 d.12/27/2016 N.S. (60)
Author (m), Screenwriter, Movie Actress
Names/Places: b. in Beverly Hills; Debbie Reynolds & Eddie's daughter; Paul Simon's ex-wife
Movie Titles: Star Wars' Princess Lea, Blues Brothers, When Harry Met Sally, Hannah and Her Sisters, Shampoo, Stateside

🎵Don Imus -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/23/1940 N.S. d.12/27/2019 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Radio Disc Jock
Misc: Howard Stern's enemy on radio (Fred's brother-may be off 1-2 years)

🎭🎵Jack Sheldon -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/30/1931 N.S. d.12/27/2019 N.S. (88)
Actor, Comedian, Trumpeter
Group Names: Hi-Lo's
TV Shows: Schoolhouse Rock (singer), The Girl With Something Extra (as Jerry)
Movie Titles: Freaky Friday (1976), Gigli, The Long Goodbye, Dear God, Run Buddy Run, For the Boys

Related Events on This Date

In 1904, James Barrieʹs play “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldnʹt Grow Up” opened at the Duke of Yorkʹs Theater in London.

In 1940, The Pluto film, “Pantry Pirate” is released.

In 1947, The childrenʹs television program “Howdy Doody,” hosted by Buffalo Bob Smith, made its debut on NBC under the title “Puppet Playhouse” or “Puppet Television Theater”. “Say kids, what time is it?”…“Itʹs Howdy Doody Time!” The first “Howdy Doody Time” TV show was originally called “The Puppet Playhouse”. Clarabelle the Clown (Bob Keeshan), Judy Canova and a host of others joined the show and the program stayed on the air for 13 years.

In 1947, “Here Comes Santa Claus” Makes The Pop Chart by Gene Autry, will peak at number nine; it also reentered the chart 12-8-48 and peaked at number eight that time, and again 1-7-50 and peaked at #24.

In 1948, The Goofy Gophers, Cartoon Characters, debut in 'Two Gophers From Texasʹ by Warner Bros.

In 1952, R.C., “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd hit number one on the pop chart.

In 1955, “My Favorite Husband”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1959, Hot New Album: “Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs” from Marty Robbins includes “El Paso”.

In 1967, The wacky and absurd Jonathan Wintersʹ “The Jonathan Winters Show” debuts on CBS. The hour of sketches features classic Wintersʹ characters like Maude Frickert and a supporting cast that reads like a roster of Hollywood Squares: Cliff Arquette (aka Charley Weaver), Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley and Abby Dalton.

In 1968, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, last aired on NBC, and moved to ABC three days later. Same time. Different network.

In 1969, “Casper, The Friendly Ghost”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC. After that, he ghosted the network after he became not so friendly.

In 1971, Look who made the cover of “Newsweek” magazine this day! Itʹs Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Woodstock of Charles Schultz' famous “Peanuts” comic strip.

In 1971, READING ABOUT A SURPRISE HOLIDAY HIT “TIME” reports on the success of the SINGING DOGS' version of “JINGLE BELLS” (which was recorded and first released in 1955)…RCA records claimed the single would sell 400,000 copies during the Christmas Season.

In 1971, “Nanny And The Professor”, TV Comedy; last aired on ABC.

In 1971, “The Sonny and Cher” show debuted on CBS television. It ran 4½ years.

In 1974, “Planet Of The Apes”, TV Scifi Adventure; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, AT THE MOVIES Disneyʹs “THE SHAGGY D.A.” (Dean Jones, Tim Conway, Keenan Wynn)

In 1976, “Occupation: Foole” album by George Carlin was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1980, R.C., “Merry Christmas In The NFL” by Willis “The Guard” and Vigorish (Buckner and Garcia) peaked at #82 on the pop singles chart.

In 1980, R.C., “What Can You Get A Wookiee For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)” by Star Wars Intergalactic Droid Choir and Chorale (Meco) peaked at #69 on the pop singles chart.

In 1982, Riding on the popularity of the early video game craze, “Starcade” began airing on TBS

In 1983, “Just Our Luck” (TV Comedy) aired for the last time. It stunk anyway.

In 1983, “Somebodyʹs Watching Me” single by Rockwell was released

In 1985, Bob Hope recieved a Kennedy Center Honor.

In 1987, TV Guide Listing: 8:30 p.m./ET “My Two Dads” (NBC); In this repeat of the series opener, Joey and Michael are given joint custody of Nicole (Staci Keanan) after being told that one of them fathered the 12-year-old. Joey: Greg Evigan. Michael: Paul Reiser (Repeat). Note: Neither of the males were gay by any stretch of the imagination.

In 1989, “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” album and single by Elmo And Patsy were certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1990, On One Life to Live: Kurtis Blow made a guest appearance to sing “Christmas Rappin'”

In 1991, “The Carol Burnett Show (1991)”, TV Variety; last aired on CBS.

In 1993, The third time isnʹt the charm as “Bob,” the sitcom of comic book artist Newhart, is with-drawn from the schedule.

In 1994, “Merry Christmas” album by Mariah Carey was certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi Platinum 3.00 by the RIAA, mostly because of her extreme cuteness! The single, "All I Want For Christmas Is You," took 25 years to reach the top slot of the Billboard Singles top 100 chart in late 2019.

In 1999, Diva Zappa, the late Frank Zappaʹs 20-year-old daughter, released her first record to radio; she described the single, titled “When the Ball Drops,” as “basically…about my hunt for someone to make out with for the millennium.”

In 2005, “Ben 10” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2016, Actress Carrie Fisher died, four days after she suffered a medical emergency while on a flight from London to Los Angeles. She was 60. A day later, Fisherʹs mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, suffered a stroke and died at the age of 84.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1985, "Joey" was released by New World Pictures; Roland Emmerich (director/screenplay); Hans J. Haller, Thomas Lechner (screenplay); Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll; Horror, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1991, "Fried Green Tomatoes" was released by Universal Pictures; Jon Avnet (director); Fannie Flagg, Carol Sobieski (screenplay); Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw, Gailard Sartain, Tim Scott, Gary Basaraba, Lois Smith, Jo Harvey Allen, Macon McCalman, Richard Riehle, Raynor Scheine, Grace Zabriskie, Nick Searcy, Constance Shulman; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1991, "Hear My Song" was released by Miramax Films; Peter Chelsom (director/screenplay); Adrian Dunbar (screenplay); Adrian Dunbar, Tara Fitzgerald, Ned Beatty, David McCallum, Shirley Anne Field, William Hootkins, James Nesbitt, John Dair, Stephen Marcus, Joe Cuddy, Vernon Midgley; Comedy; Live Action

In 2002, "Chicago" was released by Miramax Films / The Producer Circle Co.; Rob Marshall (director); Bill Condon (screenplay); Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski, Taye Diggs, Colm Feore, Lucy Liu, Dominic West, Mýa, Jayne Eastwood, Chita Rivera, Susan Misner, Denise Faye, Deidre Goodwin, Ekaterina Chtchelkanova; Musical, Criminal, Comedy; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1947, “Too Fat Polka” by Arthur Godfrey charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1947, “Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)” by Danny Kaye And The Andrews Sisters charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Jimmy Boyd charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “It's In The Book” by Johnny Standley charted at number 5 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” by Spike Jones charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1952, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Jo Stafford charted at number 17 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 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1958, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 25 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 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Big Bopper's Wedding” by The Big Bopper charted at number 38 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Donde esta Santa Claus (Where Is Santa Claus)” by Augie Rios charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The All-American Boy” by Bill Parsons As Bobby Bare charted at number 56 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Run Rudolph Run” by Chuck Berry charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Lucky Ladybug” by Billy And Lillie charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Okie From Muskogee” by Merle Haggard charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 7 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “The White Knight” by Cledus Maggard And The Citizen's Band charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 27 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'The Dukes Of Hazzard' (Good Ol' Boys)” by Waylon Jennings charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Teacher, Teacher” by Rockpile charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “What Can You Get A Wookiee For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)” by The Star Wars Intergalactic Droid Choir And Chorale (Meco) charted at number 69 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Turning Japanese” by The Vapors charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Merry Christmas In The NFL” by Buckner And Garcia (as Willis) charted at number 82 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 1980, “Freedom Of Choice” by Devo charted at number 107 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “I Yam What I Yam” by Robin Williams charted at number 108 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “You Be Illin'” by Run-D.M.C. charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Santa's A Fat Bitch” by Insane Clown Posse charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Did I Shave My Legs For This?” by Deana Carter charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Alt-U.S.

In 1997, “The Chanukah Song” by Adam Sandler charted at number 25 on the Alt-U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 49 on the Alt-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 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1969, “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash charted at number 36 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 49 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, “The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine” by Laurel And Hardy charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Renta Santa” by Chris Hill charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Make A Daft Noise For Christmas” by The Goodies charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop” by The Fatback Band charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Let's Womble To The Party Tonight” by The Wombles charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Carpenters charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “D.I.V.O.R.C.E.” by Billy Connolly charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Dance Of The Cuckoos” by The Band Of The Black Watch charted at number 48 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 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Rabbit” by Chas 'n' Dave charted at number 18 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 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Never Mind The Presents” by The Barron Knights charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “It's Hard To Be Humble” by Mac Davis charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 70 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 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 54 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Every Loser Wins” by Nick Berry charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!” by Teletubbies charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Sing Up For The Champions!” by Reds United charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “I Want An Alien For Christmas” by Fountains Of Wayne charted at number 36 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Driving In My Car” by Maureen Rees charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Proper Crimbo” by Bo' Selecta! charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Have A Cheeky Christmas” by The Cheeky Girls charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2003, “Make Way For Noddy” by Noddy charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 17 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 60 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1958, “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1958, “Chantilly Lace” by The Big Bopper charted at number 19 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 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” by Malcolm T. Elliott charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Father Christmas Do Not Touch Me / The Inbetweenies” by The Goodies charted at number 95 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 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Kiss Army / Normdrum” by Norman Gunston charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Ashes To Ashes / Move On” by David Bowie charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Babooshka / Ran Tan Waltz” by Kate Bush charted at number 34 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 55 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 58 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Generals And Majors / The Somnambulist” by XTC charted at number 59 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Never Mind The Presents / The Swindon Cowboy” by The Barron Knights charted at number 66 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Baggy Trousers / The Business” by Madness charted at number 70 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Whip It / Turnaround” by Devo charted at number 81 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “The Empire Strikes Back (medley) / The Force Theme” by Meco charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Lola / You Really Got Me / Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Fashion / Scream Like A Baby” by David Bowie charted at number 92 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Theme From 'Minder' (I Could Be So Good For You) / Nothing At All” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 99 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1997, “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 12 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Men In Black” by Will Smith charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 23 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2014, “Xmas Cake” by Jay-Jay Harvey Featuring Jupiter Project charted at number 22 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 33 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1975, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie charted at number 18 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 35 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 36 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 38 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 25 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1980, “Lola (Live)” by The Kinks charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” by The Police charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “De vogeltjesdans (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 29 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Save The Whale” by Kamahl charted at number 35 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Monty Python charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Celebration Rap” by MC Miker G And Deejay Sven charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 27 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 29 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 22 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 30 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 39 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 60 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 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1980, “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1986, “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Sign Up For The Champions” by Manchester United charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1997, “Tubthumping” by Chumbawamba charted at number 12 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2008, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 15 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 20 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 1980, “Ashes To Ashes” by David Bowie charted at number 15 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 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 18 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1958, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “Beep Beep” by The Playmates charted at number 10 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1958, “The Teen Commandments” by Paul Anka With George Hamilton IV And Johnny Nash charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Jam Up And Jelly Tight” by Tommy Roe charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Jingle Jangle” by The Archies charted at number 18 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Cowboy Convention” by Ohio Express charted at number 53 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “I Love Candy” by Marshmallow Soup Group charted at number 54 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1969, “Alice's Rock And Roll Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie charted at number 82 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Low Rider” by War charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 37 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1975, “Santa Jaws” by Homemade Theatre charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 36 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 70 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Idina Menzel Featuring Michael Bublé charted at number 77 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Girl In A Country Song” by Maddie And Tae charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2014, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 94 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1986, “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 7 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Rumors” by Timex Social Club charted at number 36 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1986, “Wild Wild Life” by Talking Heads charted at number 70 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1997, “Doctor Jones” by Aqua charted at number 12 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs December 27, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Fri Dec the 27 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 362 of the year
Serialnumber = 45641
Julian date = 2460660 O.S.= 12 - 14 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

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Third Day of Christmas
Saint John Apostle Feast Day
[Africa, US] 2nd day of Kwanzaa - KUJICHAGULIA (Self-Determination)
[Australia, Channel Is, Nauru] Boxing Day
[Bhutan] Day of 9 Evils
[Indonesia] Independence Day (1949)
[Namibia, South Africa] Family Day
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[USA] "Weird Al" Yankovic Day (every month)
[USA] Father of Aerodynamics Day
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Kujichagulia-Self Determination Day (2nd Day of Kwanzaa)
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