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Offbeat Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays for December 30

Last Updated 04-13-2024

🎭James Burrows -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1940
Hall of Famer, TV Producer/Director (m)
TV Shows: The Millers, Will and Grace, Taxi, Mike and Molly, Frasier, Mary Tyler Moore (co-creator), Cheers (co-creator)

🎭Lloyd Kaufman -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1945 N.S.
Actor, Producer/Director (m)
Movie Titles: Rocky, The Toxic Avenger, Terror Firmer, Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead

🎭🎵Sheryl Lee Ralph -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1956 N.S.
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), Singer
TV Shows: Abbott Elementary, It's a Living (as Ginger St. James), Designing Women (as Etienne Toussant Bouvier), Moesha (as Dee Mitchell), George (as Maggie Foster), Instant Mom (as Maggie Turner)
Movie Titles: Oliver and Company, Dreamgirls

🎭🎵Tracey Ullman -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1959
TV/Movie/Stage Actress, Comedienne, Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: b. in Slough
Misc: some say b. 1954 or May 25
Song Titles: They Don't Know
TV Shows: Tracey Ullman Show (as Sandra, Francesca, Kay, Kiki, Tina, Ginny, & others), Tracey Takes On
Movie Titles: Small Time Crooks

🎭🎮George Newbern -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1963
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Designing Women (as Payne), Scandal (as Charlie), Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Scandal
Movie Titles: Father of the Bride (series), Superman vs. The Elite
Video Games: Final Fantasy (series), Kingdom Hearts (series), Injustice: Gods Among Us (as Superman), Star Wars: The Old Republic

🎭🏆🏁🏂Dave England -- is 55 in the year 2024 and 56 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1969 N.S.
Actor, Stuntman, Snowboarder
TV Shows: Jackass (stuntman)
Movie Titles: Jackass

🎭Maureen Flannigan -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1973 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Out of This World (as Evie Garland), 7th Heaven (as Shawna Sullivan)
Movie Titles: National Lampoon's Last Resort, Teenage Bonnie and Clyde

🎭Lucy Punch -- is 47 in the year 2024 and 48 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1977
Actress, English
Movie Titles: Bad Teacher, Into the Woods, Dinner for Schmucks, Hot Fuzz

🎭Eliza Dushku -- is 44 in the year 2024 and 45 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1980 N.S.
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Dollhouse, Buffy The Vampire Slayer (as Faith), Tru Calling (as Tru Davies)
Movie Titles: Wrong Turn, The New Guy, True Lies, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Bring It On

🎭Caity Lotz -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1986 N.S.
Actress, Dancer (m)
TV Shows: Mad Men (as Stephanie), Arrow (as Sara Lance / The Canary), Legends of Tomorrow (as Sara Lance / White Canary)
Movie Titles: The Machine, The Pact

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🎭Jeff (Actor) Ward -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1986 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

🎭Trevor Wallace -- is 32 in the year 2024 and 33 in the year 2025; b.12/30/1992 N.S.
Comedian

✍📰Stephen Leacock -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1869 d.3/28/1944 (74)
Novelist, Humorist, Economist, Educator (m), Canadian

🎭Ian MacNaughton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1925 d.12/10/2002 (76)
Director (m)
Group Names: Monty Python's Flying Circus

🎵Bo Diddley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1928 N.S. d.6/2/2008 N.S. (79)
Hall of Famer, Composer, Songwriter, Blues Guitarist, Rhythm and Blues Singer
Names/Places: b. in McComb, Miss.; NN:Black Gladatior; RN:Ellas Bates, changed to Ellas McDaniels upon adoption
Misc: A diddley bow is a one-stringed musicial instrument from the Southern USA

🎭Joseph Bologna -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1934 d.8/13/2017 N.S. (82)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Director (m)
Movie Titles: Ice Age: The Meltdown, Big Daddy, The Woman in Red, Blame It on Rio

🎭Jack Riley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1935 d.8/19/2016 N.S. (80)
Comic Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: a comedic character actor
TV Shows: Son of the Beach, Bob Newhart Show (as Elliot Carlin), Keep On Truckin', Tim Conway Show, Rugrats (as Stu Pickles, also in All Grown Up)
Movie Titles: The World's Greatest Lover, High Anxiety, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, Spaceballs, Boogie Nights, To Be or Not to Be

🎵John Hartford -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1937 d.6/4/2001 (63)
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Banjoist, Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Song Titles: Boogie
TV Shows: The Smothers Brothers Show

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🎭🎵🎸Michael Nesmith -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1942 N.S. d.12/10/2021 N.S. (78)
Hall of Famer, Actor, Movie Producer (m), Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in Houston, TX; FN:Robert
Misc: his mother invented Liquid Paper; some say b. 1944
Group Names: The Monkees
TV Shows: The Monkees (as Mike), Michael Nesmith in Television Parts (host)

🎭🎵🎸Davy Jones -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1945 d.2/29/2012 (66)
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Radio Disc Jock, Guitarist, Rock and Roll Singer, English
Names/Places: RFN:David Thomas
Group Names: The Monkees
TV Shows: The Monkees (as Davy)

🎵Bernard "Buddy" Seigal -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/30/1957 N.S. d.4/2/2006 N.S. (48)
Singer, Guitarist
Group Names: The Beat Farmers (a founding member)

🎭Doris Grau -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/12/1924 d.12/30/1995 (71)
Actress
TV Shows: The Simpsons (as Lunch Lady Doris/Lurleen Lumpkin 1992-1996)

🎭Lew Ayres -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/28/1908 d.12/30/1996 (88)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: b. in Minneapolis; RN:Lewis Frederick Ayres III
Misc: veteran Hollywood actor
TV Shows: Lime Street, Young Dr. Kildare
Movie Titles: Dr. Kildare (in movies), All Quiet on the Western Front, Johnny Belinda

🎭Frank Campanella -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/12/1919 N.S. d.12/30/2006 N.S. (87)
TV/Stage Actor
Names/Places: Joseph's brother
TV Shows: Captain Video and His Video Rangers (as Mook the Moon Man)
Movie Titles: Dick Tracy, Pretty Woman, The Flamingo Kid

Saddam Hussein -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/28/1937 N.S. d.12/30/2006 N.S. (69)
Head of State (m), Dictator (m), Iraqian
Names/Places: LN:al-Tikriti; aka the Middle East Beast, the Wacky Iraqi, the Butcher of Bagdad, the Insane Hussein
Misc: Iraq dictator

💰🎭George Kosana -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/22/1935 N.S. d.12/30/2016 N.S. (81)
Investor, Actor, Cinematographer (m)
Movie Titles: Night of the Living Dead (as Sheriff McClelland)

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

⛪📰🎭Barbara Walters -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/25/1929 N.S. d.12/30/2022 N.S. (93)
Hall of Famer, Jewish, Newscaster, Journalist, Commentator, TV Talk Show Hostess
Names/Places: b. in Boston
Misc: the first Network news anchor woman; occasional TV interview shows; Gilda Radner parodied her into Baba Wawa on Saturday Night Live many times
TV Shows: Today Show (1960-70s), ABC News, 20/20 (cohost)

🎭Cindy Morgan -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/29/1954 N.S. d.12/30/2023 N.S. (69)
Actress, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Bring 'Em Back Alive, Falcon Crest (as Gabrielle Short)
Movie Titles: TRON, Caddyshack, Empty Sky, TRON 2.0

Related Events on This Date

In 1879, Gilbert and Sullivanʹs comic operetta “The Pirates of Penzance” had its first performance, at a theater in Paignton, England.

In 1928, The Mickey Mouse film, “Gallopin' Gaucho”, with sound, premieres at Mark Strand Theater in New York City.

In 1936, The famous feud between Jack Benny and Fred Allen was ignited on this night. After a ten-year-old performer finished a violin solo on “The Fred Allen Show”, Mr. Allen said, “A certain alleged violinist should hide his head in shame for his poor fiddle playing.” It didnʹt take long for Mr. Benny to respond. The humorous feud lasted for years on both comedianʹs radio shows.

In 1937, Born on this day in New York City, was John Hartford, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics. He also invented his own shuffle tap dance move, and clogged on an amplified piece of plywood while he played and sang. Hartford died on June 4 2001.

In 1952, “The Ernie Kovacs Show”, TV Variety; moved to CBS.

In 1957, R.C., “Little Sandy Sleighfoot” by Jimmy Dean peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1957, R.C., “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart; it originally peaked at number one in 1949.

In 1957, R.C., “Santa and The Satellite” by Buchanan and Goodman peaked at #32 on the pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Mattyʹs Funday Funnies”, TV Cartoon Show; last aired on ABC.

In 1963, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, debut on NBC with host Monty Hall. Contestants dress in imaginative costumes as they compete for prizes by making deals with Monty, getting either a bigger prize or a Zonk in return. It moved to ABC later on and was syndicated in prime-time access in the 1970s.

In 1963, “The Outer Limits” In “The Zanti Misfits,” our military forces have cordoned off a California ghost town awaiting the arrival of a spacecraft from the planet Zanti. The leaders of that world have decided that Earth is the perfect place to exile their undesirables. They threaten “total destruction” if their penal ship is molested. But a bank robber on the lam (Bruce Dern) crosses the cordon and approaches the Zanti ship, triggering an ugly jailbreak. Earthʹs nervous soldiers launch an anti-Zanti attack, killing all the aliens — and fearfully awaiting the expected reprisal. Instead, they get a message of thanks from the Zanti leaders. It seems they canʹt execute their own kind, so they sent them to the experts on killing — us.

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #51. “Erika Tiffany Smith to the Rescue”. guest: Zsa Zsa Gabor (Erika Tiffany Smith) Michael Whitney (Johnny). Erika Tiffany Smith lands on the island looking for a place to start a new resort, and a new husband.

In 1967, On the cover of TV Guide: “Carol Burnett”. Other Articles: Lynn Redgrave, Dennis Cole

In 1967, R.C., “Horray For The Salvation Army Band” by Bill Cosby peaked at #71 on the pop singles chart.

In 1968, “Letʹs Make A Deal”, TV Game Show, moved to ABC, five years to the day it premiered on NBC. It caused ratings havoc for nearly seven years for NBC-TV in its former time slot (1:30pm ET / 12:30pm CT) where Let's once aired until NBC expanded "Days of Our Lives" to an hour in April 1975 to fill out that troubled half-hour time slot. Note: Let's aired at 1:30 PT opposite Another World on NBC due to altered West Coast programming patterns at the time.

In 1970, “The Governor And J.J.”, TV Comedy; last aired on CBS.

In 1976, The Smothers Brothers, Tom and Dick, played their last show at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas and retired as a team from show business. Each continued as a solo artist. They reunited years later for another stab at TV (on NBC) plus concert appearances that proved very successful.

In 1978, A forty-foot giant inflatable pig being photographed for a Pink Floyd album cover breaks loose and floats away, wrecking havoc with London airspace.

In 1980, The Selective Service System sent a warning to Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim, California: Register for the draft or else! The Selective Service said that Mickey was in violation of registration compliance. Of course, Mickey, age 52 at the time, sent in his registration card proving that heʹs a World War II veteran.

In 1983, David Letterman appears as a guest on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” for the first time since “Late Night with David Letterman” began. This time of the year, a lot of tv programs are in reruns, but in 1988 viewers get a special treat: the rare opportunity to watch David Letterman watching a rerun of “Late Night” from May 9, 1985.

In 1984, Macho Man Savage (Randy Poff), wrestler, and The Lovely Elizabeth Hulette, his manager, wed.

In 1994, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: David Letterman and Richard Simmons spend the day going door-to-door talking to New Jersey residents, and wind up their adventure pants shopping for the fitness guru at an army surplus store.

In 2000, “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2000, “Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2009, On One Life to Live, Kyle Lewis (Brett Claywell) and Oliver Fish (Scott Evans) made love. So Kyle made love to a Fish. It figures. Did Kyle love fish sticks?

In 2011, British cartoonist Ronald Searle, 91, died in Draguignan, France.

In 2020, Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom “Gilliganʹs Island,” died in Los Angeles at age 82 from what her publicist said were causes related to COVID-19.

Movie Releases On This Date

In 2003, "Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood" was released by Lions Gate Home Entertainment; Steven Ayromlooi (director/screenplay); Warwick Davis, Tangi Miller, Laz Alonso, Page Kennedy, Sherrie Jackson, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Shiek Mahmud-Bey, Sticky Fingaz, Keesha Sharp, Sonya Eddy, Beau Billingslea, Chris Murray, Vickilyn Reynolds, Willie C. Carpenter; Black Comedy, Slasher; ; Live Action

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

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

In 1944, “The Trolley Song” by Vaughn Monroe And His Orchestra Featuring Marilyn Duke charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1944, “The Trolley Song” by Judy Garland charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Thing” by Phil Harris charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Spike Jones charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Bing Crosby charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Frosty The Snowman” by Gene Autry charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Christmas In Killarney” by Dennis Day charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Small Sad Sam” by Phil McLean charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Fats Domino charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)” by The Chipmunks With The Music Of David Seville charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Do-Re-Mi” by Lee Dorsey charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Alvin's Harmonica” by David Seville And The Chipmunks charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Pop Goes The Weasel” by Anthony Newley charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Santa And The Touchables” by Dickie Goodman charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Ev'rybody's Cryin'” by Jimmie Beaumont charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Happy José (Ching-Ching)” by Jack Ross And His Orchestra or Willy Schobben And His Orchestra charted at number 117 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Twistin' All Night Long” by Danny And The Juniors With Freddy Cannon charted at number 120 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Spooky” by Classics IV charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Hooray For The Salvation Army Band” by Bill Cosby charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by John Fogerty And The Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living charted at number 51 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 77 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “The Red Back Spider” by Brownsville Station charted at number 99 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Lullaby” by The Cure charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Owwww!” by Chunky A (Arsenio Hall) charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 68 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Kiss This” by Aaron Tippin charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1961, “Toy Balloons” by Russ Conway charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “King Kong” by Terry Lightfoot charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Hit The Road Jack” by Ray Charles charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Sucu Sucu” by Nina And Frederick charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Long Haired Lover From Liverpool” by Little Jimmy Osmond charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Desperate Dan” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by The Jackson 5 charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 50 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “A Taste Of Aggro” by The Barron Knights charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper” by Sarah Brightman And Hot Gossip charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Christmas In Smurfland” by Father Abraham And The Smurfs charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Doctor Who” by Mankind charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Hello, This Is Joannie (The Telephone Answering Machine Song)” by Paul Evans charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Rama Lama Ding Dong” by Rocky Sharpe And The Replays charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Lick A Smurp For Christmas” by Father Abraphart And The Smurps charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Jingle Bells / Hokey Cokey” by Judge Dread charted at number 64 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid II charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Donald, Where's Your Troosers” by Andy Stewart charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “The Eve Of The War (Ben Liebrand remix)” by Jeff Wayne charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Smoke On The Water” by Rock Aid Armenia charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Hey Santa Claus” by Kevin Wilson charted at number 95 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I Believe / Up On The Roof” by Robson Green And Jerome Flynn charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Christmas In Blobbyland” by Mr. Blobby charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life” by Coronation Street Cast Featuring Amanda Barrie And Johnny Briggs charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “For All The Cows” by Foo Fighters charted at number 108 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I'll Be There For You (Friends Theme)” by The Rembrandts charted at number 113 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 114 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 156 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Shelter Presents The Big Breakfast Crew charted at number 179 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Get Your T**s Out For Christmas” by Grab This charted at number 182 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Can We Fix It?” by Bob The Builder charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Number 1” by The Tweenies charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Wish It Could Be A Wombling Christmas” by The Wombles With Roy Wood charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Robot Wars (Android Love)” by Sir Killalot vs. Robo Babe charted at number 51 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 16 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 12 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Santa Baby” by Kylie Minogue charted at number 49 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 91 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1950, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry or Bing Crosby charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Old Piano Roll Blues” by Eddie Cantor And Lisa Kirk or Les Welch charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Old Master Painter” by Dick Haymes or Phil Harris charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Sam's Song” by Bing Crosby And Gary Crosby charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Snoopy's Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Hello, Goodbye / I Am The Walrus” by The Beatles charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” by Johnny Farnham charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A. / The Women” by Village People charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Ça plane pour moi / Pogo pogo” by Plastic Bertrand charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin' / Razzamatazz” by John Travolta charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Death To Disco / Punk Princess” by Dave And The Derros charted at number 57 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Jet Boy, Jet Girl / Pogo Pogo” by Elton Motello charted at number 68 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “12 Australian Days Of Christmas / Christmas In Canberra” by Saga And The 2CC Announcers charted at number 84 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Radio Radio / Tiny Steps” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions charted at number 100 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 31 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 2006, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Under The Kilt” by Dr. Macdoo charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Jingle Bells / Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 22 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 7 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 14 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 41 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Baby, It's Cold Outside” by Seth MacFarlane Featuring Sara Bareilles charted at number 76 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 21 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 4 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 23 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Dury And The Blockheads charted at number 32 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 41 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 54 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Merry X-Mas” by Rudolph And The Grinch charted at number 72 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 32 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Bruce Springsteen charted at number 38 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 88 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

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

In 1995, “Let Me Be A Drag Queen” by Sister Queen charted at number 11 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 24 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Song Of Scatland” by Scatman John charted at number 45 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 54 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Un monde Pokémon” by Pokémon charted at number 96 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Crazy Frog In The House” by Crazy Frog charted at number 13 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Last Christmas” by Crazy Frog charted at number 24 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Ça plane pour moi (le twist)” by Pigloo charted at number 62 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 124 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1972, “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 18 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 19 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Fairytale Of New York” by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl charted at number 11 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 33 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 2017, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid charted at number 54 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 55 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)” by Band Aid 30 charted at number 95 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 5 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 28 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 42 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “In Heaven There Is No Beer” by Clean Living charted at number 88 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 24 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers charted at number 48 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 63 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 18 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Denmark

In 2017, “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid 20 charted at number 17 on the Denmark Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs December 30, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Mon Dec the 30 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 365 of the year
Serialnumber = 45644
Julian date = 2460663 O.S.= 12 - 17 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Fifth Day of Hanukkah
Sixth Day of Christmas
[Africa, US] 5th day of Kwanzaa - NIA (Purpose)
[Bolivia, Chile] Bank Holiday
[El Salvador] Bank Holiday (thru 12-31)
[Iran] Birthday of Iman Reza
[Italy] New Year's Eve
[Madagscar] National Holiday.
[Philippiines] Rizal Day (anniversary of his death) (1896)
[Phillipines] Christmas Observance, Holiday, world's longest Xmas season thru Jan 6
[USA] Freeway Day (prop)
[USA] Halcyon Days (Day 3) (7 days, 2nd of two zones)
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Nia-Purpose Day (5th Day of Kwanzaa)
[USA] Braille Literacy Week (Day 2)

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