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Last Updated 04-13-2024

✍💰Wendell Berry -- is 90 in the year 2024 and 91 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1934
Novelist, Essayist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m), Farmer, Environmental Activist
Misc: cultural critic

🏆🏒John William "Jack" McCartan -- is 89 in the year 2024 and 90 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1935 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Hockey Goalie, Olympic Athlete
Misc: 1960 United States hockey team
Sports Teams: New York Rangers, Minnesota Fighting Saints

🏆🏁Gordon Johncock -- is 88 in the year 2024 and 89 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1936 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Auto Racer
Misc: Indianapolis 500 winner 1973, 82

🏆🏈Roman Gabriel -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1940
Hall of Famer, NFL Quarterback
Misc: 4x All Pro; most fumbles (105)
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Rams (1962-1972), Oakland Raiders (1973-1977)

🎵Bobby Braddock -- is 84 in the year 2024 and 85 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1940
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Songwriter, Singer, Pianist, Country Singer
Misc: in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

🎵🎷Airto Moreira -- is 83 in the year 2024 and 84 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1941
Songwriter, Drummer, Percussionist, Pianist, Jazz Singer, Brazilian
Names/Places: MLN:Guimorva Moreira
Misc: Trap Drummer
Group Names: Weather Report

🎵Joe Boyd -- is 82 in the year 2024 and 83 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1942
Music Producer, Songwriter

🏆🏁Rodney Stuart Pattison -- is 81 in the year 2024 and 82 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1943
Yachts Person, Olympic Athlete, English
Misc: holds the distinction of being penealized the least number of points in a winning Olympic yachting contest; some sources give b. Aug 15

🏆Dinah Willis -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1945 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: December 1965

🏆Jo Collins -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1945
Playmate
Names/Places: RN:Janet Canoy
Misc: December 1964; Playboy Playmate of the Year 1965

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🎭Loni Anderson -- is 79 in the year 2024 and 80 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1945
TV Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
Names/Places: b. in St. Paul, MN; some say b. Aug 7th or 14th and b. 1944 and 1946
TV Shows: WKRP in Cincinnatti (as Jennifer Marlowe), Partners in Crime (as Sydney), Easy Street (as L.K. McGuire), Blondie (as Blondie), Empty Nest (as Casey), Nurses (as Casey), Melrose Place (as Teri Carson)

🎭Erika Slezak -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1946 N.S.
Soap Actress
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; SLAY-zack; Leo's granddaughter, Walter's daughter
Misc: Sunsweet prune TV ads
TV Shows: One Life to Live (as Victoria Viki Lord Gordon Riley Burke Riley Buchanan Buchanan)

🏆🏈Bruce Coslet -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1946
NFL Coach, NFL Player

🏆🏈Gary Beban -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1946
Hall of Famer, NFL Quarterback, College Football Player
Misc: Heisman Trophy (1967)
Sports Teams: UCLA, Washington Redskins (1968-1969)

🎵🎸Rick Derringer -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1947
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Bandleader, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: RN:Richard Zehringer
Misc: some say b. 1949 or Aug 4th or May 8
Group Names: The McCoys, Derringer, soloist

🏆⚾Bernie Carbo -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1947
MLB Player
Misc: in the Red Sox Hall of Fame
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox

🎵🎸Greg Leskin -- is 77 in the year 2024 and 78 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1947
Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, Canadian
Group Names: The Guess Who

🎭Joseph Cosko Jr. -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1948
Producer (m), Cameraperson
Movie Titles: The Blues Brothers, Carrie, Coming to America, National Lampoon's Animal House

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🎵🎸David Hungate -- is 76 in the year 2024 and 77 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1948 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Music Producer, Arranger, Percussionist, Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: Toto

🎭Holly Palance -- is 74 in the year 2024 and 75 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1950
Actress, TV Hostess, TV Producer (m)
Names/Places: Jack's daughter
Misc: retird from acting in 1989
TV Shows: The Thorn Birds, Ripley's Believe It or Not (cohost)
Movie Titles: Under Fire, The Omen

🎭🎵Chip Fields -- is 73 in the year 2024 and 74 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1951
Actress, TV Director (m), Dancer (m), Singer
Names/Places: FN:Laverne
TV Shows: The Amazing Spiderman (as Rita), The Parkers (miscellaneous crew), Living Single (miscellaneous crew)
Movie Titles: Menace II Society (miscellaneous crew), Blue Collar

🏆Faragó Tamás -- is 72 in the year 2024 and 73 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1952 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, Hungarian

Gail Stern -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1953
Celebrity Spouse
Names/Places: Howard's wife

🎵Samantha Sang -- is 71 in the year 2024 and 72 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1953
Adult-Pop Singer, Australian
Names/Places: RN:Cheryl Gray
Song Titles: Emotion

🎭Harry Cohen -- is 70 in the year 2024 and 71 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1954
Sound Effects Technician
Movie Titles: Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, The Patriot, Blade

🎵🎸Eddie Ojeda -- is 69 in the year 2024 and 70 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1955
Heavy Metal Guitairst
Group Names: Twisted Sister

🎭🎵Maureen McCormick -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1956 N.S.
TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer (m), Country Singer
Names/Places: MN:Denise
TV Shows: The Brady Bunch (as Marcia Brady), The Brady Brides (as Marcia Logan), The Brady Kids, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Passions (as Rebecca Hotchkiss 2000), Teen Angel

🏆⚾Dave Rozema -- is 68 in the year 2024 and 69 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1956
MLB Pitcher

🎭Faith Prince -- is 67 in the year 2024 and 68 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1957
Actress
Misc: some say Aug 6, Parade says Aug 5
TV Shows: High Society (as Val), Spin City (as Claudia Sacks Lassiter)
Movie Titles: Picture Perfect, Dave, The Last Dragon, My Father the Hero

🎵🎸Pat Smear -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1959 N.S.
Hall of Famer, Rhythm Guitarist, Alternative Rock Guitarist
Group Names: Foo Fighters

🎵Darrell Scott -- is 65 in the year 2024 and 66 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1959
Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist, Country Singer

🎭🏆Heidi Sorenson -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1960
Actress, Model, Playmate, Canadian
Misc: July 1981

✍🎭Steve Bannos -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1960
Writer (m), Actor
TV Shows: Freaks and Geeks (as Mr. Kowchevski), Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Movie Titles: Love, The Heat

David Baldacci -- is 64 in the year 2024 and 65 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1960
Novelist
Book Titles: Absolute Power

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🎭Janet McTeer -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1961
Actress, Producer (m), English
Movie Titles: Tideland, Tumbleweeds, Maleficent, Songcatcher

🎵Mark O'Connor -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1961
Fiddler, Country Guitarist
Misc: appeared in over 450 country music recordings

🎭Alan Baltes -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1962
Actor, Casting Department
TV Shows: Desperate Houswives (as Jim Levine)
Movie Titles: Transformers: The Last Knight

🏆🏈William Roberts -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1962
NFL Player

🏆🏀Patrick Aloysius Ewing -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1962
Hall of Famer, NBA Coach, NBA Center, College Basketball Player, Olympic Athlete, American, Jamaican
Misc: The Dream Team 1992; led Georgetown to 3 NCAA Finals and 1984 title; tourney MVP in '84; NBA Rookie of Year with New York in '86; led U.S. Olympic team to gold medals in 1984 and '92; 11x NBA All-Star (1986, 1988-1997); All-NBA First Team (1990); 6x All-NBA Second Team (1988-1989, 1991-1993, 1997); 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1988-1989, 1992); NBA Rookie of the Year (1986); NBA All-Rookie First Team (1986); NCAA Men's Basketball Champion (1984); NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1984); Naismith College Player of the Year (1985); Adolph Rupp Trophy (1985); 2x Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1992); Member of the "Dream Team" inducted as a unit in 2010; 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Sports Teams: New York Knicks (1985-2000), Seattle SuperSonics (2000-2001), Orlando Magic (2001-2002), Washington Wizards (assistant coach, 2002-2003) Houston Rockets (assistant coach, 2003-2006) Orlando Magic (assistant coach, 2007-2012) Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (associate head coach, 2013-present as of 2015)

🏆🏀Otis Thorpe -- is 62 in the year 2024 and 63 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1962
NBA Forward

🎭Mark Strong -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1963 N.S.
Actor, English
Movie Titles: Kingman: The Secret Service, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Sherlock Holmes, The Imitation Game

🎵Mike Nocito -- is 61 in the year 2024 and 62 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1963
Hip-Pop Keyboardist, German
Group Names: Johnny Hates Jazz

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🎭Elvis Duran -- is 60 in the year 2024 and 61 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1964 N.S.
Radio Host

🎭James Gunn -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1966 N.S.
Movie Director (m)
Movie Titles: Guardians of the Galaxy

🎭Jonathan Silverman -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1966
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Gimme a Break (as Jonathan Maxwell), The Single Guy (as Jonathan Elliott the book writer), The Odd Couple II
Movie Titles: Weekend at Bernie's (series), 12:01

🎨🎵🎸Jennifer Finch -- is 58 in the year 2024 and 59 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1966
Photographer (m), Songwriter, Rock and Roll Singer, Rock and Roll Bassist
Group Names: L7

🎭Daniel Todd -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1967
TV Actor
TV Shows: My Three Sons (as Robbie Douglas II)

🎭Joseph Todd -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1967
TV Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1972
TV Shows: My Three Sons (as Steve Douglas Jr.)

🎭Michael Todd -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1967
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: My Three Sons (as Charley Douglas)

🏆🏈Mike Fox -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1967
NFL Player

✍💻Reid Hoffman -- is 57 in the year 2024 and 58 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1967 N.S.
Author (m), Computer Company Owner
Misc: co-founder of Linked-In

🎭James Wilder -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1968
Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Equal Justice (as Christopher Searls), Route 66 (as Nick Lewis), Melrose Place (as Reed), Models Inc. (as Adam Louder)
Movie Titles: 3 Holes and a Smoking Gun, Closing the Deal, Charades, To Love Honor and Deceive

🏆⚾John Olerud -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1968
MLB First Baseman
Misc: 3x Gold Glove
Sports Teams: Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners

🎵Terri Clark -- is 56 in the year 2024 and 57 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1968
Country Singer, Canadian

🏆🏈Everett McIver -- is 54 in the year 2024 and 55 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1970
NFL Guard

🎭Stephanie Szostak -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1971 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: A Million Little Things

🏆🏈Perry Carter -- is 53 in the year 2024 and 54 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1971
NFL Coach, NFL Defensive

🏆⚾John Wasdin -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1972
MLB Player

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🎭Ethan Erickson -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1973
Actor
Movie Titles: Jawbreaker, John Dies at the End, Santa Switch

🎭Karim Prince -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1974
Actor
TV Shows: FreakyLinks, Malcolm in the Middle (as Cadet Stanley)
Movie Titles: How to Make a Monster, Men in White, Self Medicated

🎭Kent Masters-King -- is 50 in the year 2024 and 51 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1974
Actress, Producer (m)
Movie Titles: Love and a Bullet, Y: The Last Man Rising, The Hillside Stranger, BraceFace Brandi

✍🎭Antony Cotton -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1975 N.S.
Writer (m), Actor, English
TV Shows: Coronation Street (as Sean Tully)
Movie Titles: Immortality

🎭Ami Foster -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1975
Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1995
TV Shows: Punky Brewster (as Marguax)
Movie Titles: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Troop Beverly Hills

🎵🎸Eicca Toppinen -- is 49 in the year 2024 and 50 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1975
Music Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Cellist, Rock and Roll Musician, Finnish
Group Names: Apocalyptica

🏆🏒Jeff Friesen -- is 48 in the year 2024 and 49 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1976
NHL Player, Canadian

🎭🎮Anastasia Horne -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1978
Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 2002
TV Shows: Kids Incorported
Movie Titles: The Bachelor
Video Games: Emperor: Battle for Dune

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🏆⚽Michael Bridges -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1978
Soccer Player, English

🎵Will Sellers -- is 46 in the year 2024 and 47 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1978 N.S.
Country Drummer
Group Names: Old Dominion

🎭🏆Jesse Williams -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1981
Actor, Producer (m), Model
TV Shows: Beyond the Break, Grey's Anatomy (as Dr. Jackson Avery)
Movie Titles: The Cabin in the Woods, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Brooklyn's Finest

🏆⚾Carl Crawford -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1981
MLB Player
Names/Places: NN:The Perfect Storm
Misc: All Star MVP 2009, 4x All-Star, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, 4x AL stolen base leader; active as of 2015
Sports Teams: Tampa Bay Rays

🎵Travie McCoy -- is 43 in the year 2024 and 44 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1981 N.S.
Rapper

🏆🏁🏃Lori "Lolo" Jones -- is 42 in the year 2024 and 43 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1982 N.S.
Runner, Bobsledder, Olympic Athlete, Track and Field

🎭Kara Tointon -- is 41 in the year 2024 and 42 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1983 N.S.
Actress, English
TV Shows: EastEnders
Movie Titles: Last Passenger, The Football Factory, The Sweeney

🎭Brandi Milloy -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1984 N.S.
Actress

🎵Brian Bandas -- is 40 in the year 2024 and 41 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1984
Country Singer
Group Names: Love and Theft, soloist

✍🎭💻Jake Hurwitz -- is 39 in the year 2024 and 40 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1985 N.S.
Writer (m), Actor, Comedian, Internet Video Actor, Internet Website Writer
TV Shows: CollegeHumor Originals (writer and actor), The CollegeHumor Show, Jake and Amir (as Jake / Ace)

Sean Landon -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1986
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Cindy & Michael's son

🎭Brendon Ryan Barrett -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1986
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 2001
Movie Titles: Boys and Girls, Casper: A Spirited Beginning, Durango's Kids, Soul Man

🏆🏌Paula Creamer -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1986
Golfer

🏆🏈C. J. Spiller -- is 37 in the year 2024 and 38 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1987 N.S.
NFL Runningback
Misc: Clemson University Tigers #28 retired

🎭🏆Jessica Nigri -- is 35 in the year 2024 and 36 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1989 N.S.
Voice Actress, Model
Misc: Cosplay personality

Chester Hanks -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1990
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Rita Wilson & Tom's son

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🎭Meegan Warner -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1991 N.S.
Actress
TV Shows: TURN: Washington's Spies

🏆Elizabeth Victoria Elam -- is 33 in the year 2024 and 34 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1991 N.S.
Model, Playmate
Misc: March 2017 Playmate

John Henry Kelley -- is 30 in the year 2024 and 31 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1994
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Michelle Pfeiffer & David's son

🎭Amymarie Gaertner -- is 30 in the year 2024 and 31 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1994 N.S.
Dancer (m)

Buck Thomas -- is 29 in the year 2024 and 30 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1995
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Roseanne & Ben's son
Misc: NOT b. Aug 6

🎭🎵Adam Irigoyen -- is 27 in the year 2024 and 28 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1997 N.S.
Actor, Dancer (m), Singer, Rapper

🎭🎵Olivia Holt -- is 27 in the year 2024 and 28 in the year 2025; b.8/5/1997 N.S.
Actress, Pop Singer
Song Titles: Had Me @ Hello
TV Shows: Kickin' It (as Kim)

🎭Josie Jay Totah -- is 23 in the year 2024 and 24 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2001 N.S.
Actress
Names/Places: formerly J.J. Totah, a male
TV Shows: Jessie, Back in the Game, Champions, Saved By The Bell reboot 2020

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Stellan Bettany -- is 21 in the year 2024 and 22 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2003
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jennifer Connelly and Paul's son

🎭Albert Tasi -- is 20 in the year 2024 and 21 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2004 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Trophy Wife, Dr. Ken (as Dave)
Movie Titles: Grandma Money

Avalon Leone Bookstaver -- is 19 in the year 2024 and 20 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2005
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Rena Soger and Sanford's son

Oliver Savage -- is 18 in the year 2024 and 19 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2006
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Jennifer Lynn Stone and Fred's son

Caleb Bice -- is 16 in the year 2024 and 17 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2008
Celebrity Son
Names/Places: Caroline Fisher and Bo's son

🎭Devin Trey Campbell -- is 16 in the year 2024 and 17 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2008 N.S.
Actor
TV Shows: Single Parents

Christine Lauren Chapel -- is -160 in the year 2024 and -159 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2184
General Fictious Character
Names/Places: b. in Davenport Heights, Vermont (Star Trek)

Kevin Thomas Riley -- is -162 in the year 2024 and -161 in the year 2025; b.8/5/2186
Names/Places: b. in Tasvennir, Tarsus IV (Star Trek)

🎭Raya Meddine -- b.8/5/????
Actress

🎵Guillaume Dufay -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1397 d.11/27/1474 (77)
Composer
Names/Places: Franco-Flemish
Misc: some say b. 1400, b. 1397 may be the correct age but cannot be verified

⛪📰Joseph Justus Scaliger -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1540 d.1/21/1609 (68)
Religious Leader, Historian (m), Scholar (m), Dutch (Netherlands), French
Misc: proposed the Julian Day system of dating

⚛⛪⚖John Eliot -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1604 J-LD d.5/21/1690 J-LD (85)
Pioneer (m), Missionary, Colonist (m), British
Misc: Apostle to the indians

🎵Pietro Antonio Cesti -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1623 N.S. d.10/14/1669 N.S. (46)
Composer, Italian
Names/Places: aka Antonio Cesti
Misc: with Francesco Cavalli, was one of the leading Italian composers of the 17th century.

🎭Antonio Franconi -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1737 N.S. d.12/6/1836 N.S. (99)
Entertainment Figure, French
Misc: Impresario considered the founder of the French circus and, with Philip Astley, the founder of the modern circus.

🎖Thomas Lynch Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1749 d.??/??/1779
Revolutionary (m)
Misc: Declaration of Independence signer

🏆🥊Bill Richmond -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1763 d.12/28/1829 (66)
Hall of Famer, Boxer
Misc: the first American to win distinction as a boxer

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Niels Abel -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1802 d.4/6/1829 (26)
Mathematician (m), Norweigan
Misc: a pioneer in the development of several branches of modern mathematics.

John Bidwell -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1819 d.4/4/1900 (80)
Pioneer (m)
Misc: ran unsuccessfully for U.S. president in 1892 as the candidate of the Prohibition Party.

🎖⚖Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1827 N.S. d.8/23/1892 N.S. (65)
Revolutionary (m), Head of State (m), Brazilian
Misc: Leader of the coup that toppled Emperor Pedro II. He became the first president of the Brazilian republic.

Guy de Maupassant -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1850 d.7/6/1893 (42)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), French
Names/Places: FN:Henri Rene Albert

📰William Henry Dines -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1855 d.12/24/1927 (72)
Meterologist (m), British
Misc: invented instruments to measure atmospheric properties.

🎭John Merrick -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1862 d.4/11/1890 (27)
Entertainment Figure
Misc: The Elephant Man; was a professional "freak," then became the best-known resident patient of London Hospital from 1886 until his death.

⚖💰🏆⚾Jacob Ruppert Jr. -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1867 d.1/13/1939 (71)
Hall of Famer, Congressperson, Businessperson, MLB Owner
Sports Teams: New York Yankees (owned from 1915 until his death)

🎨Clare Briggs -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1875 d.1/3/1930 (54)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Misc: Mr. and Mrs.

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💰Bruce Barton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1886 d.7/5/1967 (80)
Executive
Misc: Ad executive

🎭Reginald Owen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1887 d.11/5/1972 (85)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor, English
TV Shows: Sherlock Holmes (as Dr. Watson)

Conrad Aiken -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1889 d.8/17/1973 (84)
Novelist, Short Story Writer (m), Poet (m), Critic (m)

🎨Naum Gabo -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1890 d.8/23/1977 (87)
Sculptor (m), Russian
Misc: whose use of such materials as glass, plastic, and metal signaled a rejection of traditional concepts of mass in favour of a sense of spatial movement.

🏆🏁🏊Perry McGillivray -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1893 N.S. d.7/27/1944 N.S. (50)
Hall of Famer, Swimmer, Olympic Athlete, Water Polo Player, American

🎭Clare Eames -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1894 d.11/8/1930 (36)
Actress

🏆🥊Theodore "Tiger" Flowers -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1895 N.S. d.11/16/1927 N.S. (32)
Hall of Famer, Boxer
Misc: became the first black middleweight boxing champion in 1926 when he defeated Harry Greb

George P. Oslin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1899 d.10/24/1996 (97)
Misc: created the singing telegram

🎭Max Liebman -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1902 d.7/21/1981 (78)
Producer/Director (m), TV Director (m)
TV Shows: Your Show of Shows

Kenneth Vivian Thimann -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1904 d.1/15/1997 (92)
Physiologist (m), English
Misc: for plants; isolated auxin, an important plant growth hormone.

🎭Joan Hickson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1906 d.10/17/1998 (92)
Stage Actress

✍🎭John Huston -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1906 d.8/28/1987 (81)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director (m)
Names/Places: b. in Nevada, MO; Walter's son, Anjelica's dad
Misc: wed 5x's
Movie Titles: Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Maltese Falcon, Key Largo, African Queen, Prizzi's Honor

📰Wassily Leontief -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1906 d.2/5/1999 (92)
Economist, German
Misc: father of input-output analysis in econometrics

🎭Robert Taylor -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1911 d.6/8/1969 (57)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Filey, NE; RN:Spangler Arlington Braugh; Barbara Stanwyck's, then Ursula Thiess's hubby
TV Shows: The Detectives (as Captain Matt Holbrook), Death Valley Days (host)

🎭David Brian -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1914 d.7/15/1993 (82)
TV/Movie/Stage Actor
Misc: some say b. 1910
TV Shows: Mr. District Attorney, The Immortal, Police Story

✍🎭🏆Anita Colby -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1914 d.3/27/1992 (77)
Writer (m), Actress, TV Hostess, Model
Misc: the first supermodel
TV Shows: Pepsi-Cola Playhouse

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🎭Parley Baer -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1914 d.11/22/2002 (88)
Radio Actor, Soap Actor, TV/Movie Actor
TV Shows: Ozzie & Harriet (as Darby), Andy Griffith Show (as Mayor Stoner), Gunsmoke (as Chester, radio version), Young & the Restless

🏆🥊Mildred Bliss -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1915 d.2/18/1989 (73)
Hall of Famer, Wrestler
Names/Places: aka Mildred Burke

📰⚖George Reedy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1917 d.3/21/1999 (81)
Journalist, Presidential Aide
Misc: press secretary for LBJ

Tom Cassidy -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1918 d.5/21/1991 (72)
Misc: NOT the CNN anchorman

🎭Tom Drake -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1918 d.8/11/1982 (64)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: RN:Alfred Alderdice

✍🎭Selma Diamond -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1920 d.5/13/1985 (64)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actress, Canadian
TV Shows: Too Close For Comfort (as Mildred Rafkin), Night Court (as Selma Hacker)

🎭Terry Becker -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1921 d.12/30/2014 (93)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (as Chief Sharkey)

🎭Ethel Winant -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1922 d.11/29/2003 (81)
Hall of Famer, Producer (m)
Misc: Casting director

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🎭Billie Hayes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1924 N.S. d.4/29/2021 N.S. (96)
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
TV Shows: General Hospital (as O'Reilly, 1981), H.R. Pufinstuf (as Witchiepoo), Lidsville (as Weenie the Genie)
Movie Titles: Pufinstuf, Shrek Forever After, The Black Cauldron

Sydney Omarr -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1926 d.1/2/2003 (76)
Astrologer (m)

🎵🎷Jeri Southern -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1926 d.8/4/1991 (64)
Pianist, Jazz Singer
Names/Places: RN:Genevieve Hering

🎭Don Matheson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1929 d.6/29/2014 (84)
Actor
TV Shows: Land of the Giants (as Mark Wilson), Falcon Crest

🎭🎵Damita Jo DuBlanc -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1930 d.12/25/1998 (68)
Actress, Comedienne, Singer

Neil Alden Armstrong -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1930 d.8/25/2012 (82)
Astronaut
Names/Places: b. in Wapakoneta, OH
Misc: First Man on the Moon & to orbit Earth; 1st to walk on the moon 7-20-69 (Gemini 8/Apollo 11)

🏆🏁Paul Richard "Richie" Ginther -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1930 N.S. d.9/20/1989 N.S. (59)
Auto Racer

🏆🏒Richard Leo "Dick" Dougherty -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1932 N.S. d.11/23/2016 N.S. (84)
Hall of Famer, Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete

🎭Cammie King-Conlon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1934 d.9/1/2010 (76)
Movie Actress
Movie Titles: Gone With the Wind (as Bonnie Blue Butler)

🎭Zakes Mokae -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1934 d.9/11/2009 (75)
Stage Actor, South African

🎵Vern Gosdin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1934 d.4/28/2009 (74)
Country Singer
Names/Places: b. in Woodland, AL

🎭Michael Ballhaus -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1935 d.4/12/2017 N.S. (81)
Producer (m), Cinematographer (m), German
Movie Titles: Goodfellas, The Departed

🎭John Saxon -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1936 N.S. d.7/25/2020 N.S. (83)
TV/Movie Actor, Director (m), Italian
Names/Places: b. in New York City; RN:Carmen Orrico
Misc: some say b. 1935
TV Shows: The New Doctors (as Dr. Ted Stuart), 79 Park Avenue
Movie Titles: A Nightmare on Elm Street, Enter the Dragon, From Dusk Till Dawn

🎵🏆Colleen Farrington -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1936 N.S. d.10/12/2015 N.S. (79)
Singer, Model, Playmate
Names/Places: Diane Lane's mother
Misc: October 1957 Playmate; Nightclub Singer

🏆🏒Herb Brooks -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1937 d.8/11/2003 (66)
Hall of Famer, Hockey Coach, Hockey Player, Olympic Athlete
Names/Places: RN:Herbert Paul Brooks Jr.
Misc: former U.S. Olympic player (1964,68) who coached 1980 team to gold medal; coached Minnesota to 3 NCAA titles (1974,76,78); also coached NY Rangers, Minnesota and New Jersey in NHL.

✍🎭Bob Clark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1939 N.S. d.4/4/2007 N.S. (67)
Screenwriter, Actor, Producer (m), Director (m)
Names/Places: RN: Benjamin Clark
Movie Titles: A Christmas Story

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🏆⚾Tommie Lee Aaron -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1939 d.8/16/1984 (45)
MLB Player

🎵Rick Huxley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1940 d.2/11/2013 (72)
Hall of Famer, Bassist, Rhythm Guitarist, English
Group Names: Dave Clark Five

🏆⚾Nelson Briles -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1943 d.2/13/2005 (61)
MLB Pitcher

🎵Sammi Smith -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1943 d.2/12/2005 (61)
Songwriter, Country Singer

🎭Ja'net DuBois -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1945 N.S. d.2/17/2020 N.S. (74)
TV/Movie Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress
Misc: b. 1944 or 1938?
TV Shows: Good Times (as Willona Woods), Beverly Hills 90210 (as Arlene), The PJs (as Mrs. Avery)
Movie Titles: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

⚖🏆🏈Duane Benson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1945 N.S. d.1/26/2019 N.S. (73)
Politician (m), NFL Linebacker
Misc: Super Bowl II
Sports Teams: Oakland Raiders

🏆Ray Clemence -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1948 N.S. d.11/15/2020 N.S. (72)
Hall of Famer, Soccer Goal Keeper, English
Misc: MBE

🏆🏁🎿Rosi Mittermaier -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1950 N.S. d.1/4/2023 N.S. (72)
Skier, Olympic Athlete, German
Misc: slalom/downhill (Olympic-gold-1976)

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🏆⚾Rick Mahler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1953 d.3/2/2005 (51)
MLB Player

🎭🎵Pete Burns -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1959 N.S. d.10/23/2016 N.S. (57)
Personality, Songwriter, Hip-Pop Singer, English
Names/Places: RLN:Jozeppi
Group Names: Dead or Alive

🎭🏆Tawny Kitaen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1961 N.S. d.5/7/2021 N.S. (59)
Actress, Variety Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress, Model
Names/Places: David Coverdale's ex-wife; RFN:Julie
Misc: video vixen; some say b. 1962; once did three TV series in one season 1992-1993
TV Shows: Santa Barbara (as Lisa), WKRP in Cincinnatti (as nighttime D.J. Mona Loveland), Eek the Cat (as Annabelle), America's Funniest People
Movie Titles: Bachelor Party, The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak, Witchboard

🎭🎵Tim Wilson -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1961 d.2/26/2014 (52)
Comedian, Country Singer
Misc: a staple of the comedy circuit and has been a veteran in country comedy.

🎵🎸Adam Yauch -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1964 d.5/4/2012 (47)
Hall of Famer, Rap-Rock Performer
Names/Places: RN:Adam Yauchaka
Misc: b. Aug 15?
Group Names: The Beastie Boys (as M.C.A.)

💰🏆🏀Patrick Baumann -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1967 N.S. d.10/13/2018 N.S. (51)
Hall of Famer, Executive, Basketball Figure, Swiss

🏆🏒Valeri Karpov -- Birth Anniversary -- b.8/5/1971 d.10/10/2014 (43)
NHL Player

⚛⚖Peter Minuit -- Death Anniversary -- b.??/??/1580 d.8/5/1638
Explorer (m), Statesman (m), Dutch (Netherlands)
Misc: discovered Manhattan Island

Thomas Newcomen -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/24/1664 d.8/5/1729 (65)
Inventor (m), British
Misc: created the first practical atmospheric steam engine for pumping water

🎨James Gibbs -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/23/1682 N.S. d.8/5/1754 N.S. (71)
Architect (m), Scottish

🎖Philip Sheridan -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/6/1831 d.8/5/1888 (57)
General
Misc: of Civil War (Union Army)

✍⚖Friedrich Engels -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/28/1820 N.S. d.8/5/1895 N.S. (74)
Philosopher (m), Political Writer (m), German
Misc: Marx's collaborator

🎨Phil May -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/22/1864 N.S. d.8/5/1903 N.S. (39)
Comic Strip Cartoonist, Caricaturist (m), British
Misc: Punch Magazine

🏆⚾Tommy McCarthy -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/24/1863 d.8/5/1922 (59)
Hall of Famer, MLB Right Fielder
Names/Places: RFMN:Thomas Francis Michael
Sports Teams: Boston Reds (1884), Boston Beaneaters (1885), Philadelphia Quakers (1886-1887), St. Louis Browns (1888-1891, as manager 1890), Boston Beaneaters (1892-1895), Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896)

🏆🥊Fred Beell -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1876 N.S. d.8/5/1933 N.S. (57)
Hall of Famer, Wrestler, German

🎭Warner Oland -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/3/1880 d.8/5/1938 (57)
Movie Actor, Swedish
Misc: Charlie Chan the popular Chinese Detective in movies; some say d. Aug 6
Movie Titles: Charlie Chan (series)

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Frederick Cook -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/10/1865 d.8/5/1940 (75)
Explorer (m)
Misc: claimed falsely to be at North Pole

🎨Charles Bateman -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/8/1863 d.8/5/1947 (84)
Architect (m)

🎭🎵Carmen Miranda -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/9/1909 d.8/5/1955 (46)
Movie/Stage Actress, Dancer (m), Foreign Singer, Portuguese
Names/Places: NN:The Brazilian Bombshell; RN:Maria da Carmo Miranda da Cunha
Misc: often parodied by Bugs Bunny, Milton Berle & Willard Scott with fruit-filled headgear; I-Yi-Yi-Yi-Yi!

✍📰Edgar Albert Guest -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/20/1881 d.8/5/1959 (77)
Poet (m), Journalist, Editor (m), Columnist, British

Harry Kemp -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/15/1883 d.8/5/1960 (76)
Novelist, Poet (m)
Names/Places: NN:Tramp Poet

Arthur Meighen -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/16/1874 d.8/5/1960 (86)
Prime Minister (m), Attorney/Lawyer (m), Canadian
Misc: 9th Canadian P.M. 1920-21, 1926

⛪🎭🎵🏆Marilyn Monroe -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/1/1926 d.8/5/1962 (36)
Judaism Convert, Movie Actress, Singer, Model
Names/Places: b. in Los Angeles; RN:Norma Jean Mortenson Baker; Joe DiMaggio's, then Arthur Miller's ex-
Misc: was found dead in the bedroom of her Los Angeles home. Her death was ruled a "probable suicide" caused by an overdose of sleeping pills.
Movie Titles: Some Like It Hot

Ramón Pérez de Ayala -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/9/1880 d.8/5/1962 (81)
Novelist, Poet (m), Critic (m), Spanish

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🏆🏒Arthur Ross -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/13/1886 d.8/5/1964 (78)
Hall of Famer, NHL Coach, NHL Defensive, Canadian
Misc: played 1905-1918
Sports Teams: Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Haileybury Comets

🎵Luther Perkins -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/8/1928 N.S. d.8/5/1968 N.S. (40)
Hall of Famer, Country Singer
Misc: played an essential role in defining Johnny Cash's "boom-chicka-boom" rockabilly sound, beginning in 1955

🏆🏈Jimmy Conzelman -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/6/1898 d.8/5/1970 (72)
Hall of Famer, NFL Owner, NFL Coach, NFL Player
Misc: owned The Detroit Panthers
Sports Teams: Decatur Staleys (1920), Rock Island Independents (1921-1922), Milwaukee Badgers (1922-1924), Detroit Panthers (1925-1926), Providence Steam Roller (1927-1929), Rock Island Independents (coach, 1921-1922), Milwaukee Badgers (coach, 1922-1924), Detroit Panthers (coach, 1925-1926), Providence Steam Roller (coach, 1927-1929), St. Louis Gunners (coach, 1931), Washington University (coach, 1932-1939), Chicago Cardinals (coach, 1940-1942), Chicago Cardinals (coach, 1946-1948)

🎵🎷Otto "Toby" Hardwicke -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/31/1904 N.S. d.8/5/1970 N.S. (66)
Jazz Saxophonist
Group Names: Duke Ellington band

🏆🏈Earl "Dutch" Clark -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/11/1906 N.S. d.8/5/1978 N.S. (71)
Hall of Famer, NFL Coach, NFL Quarterback
Sports Teams: Portsmouth Spartans (1931-1932), Detroit Lions (1934-1938) Detroit Lions (as coach, 1937-1938) Cleveland Rams (as coach, 1939-1942) Seattle Bombers (as coach, 1944)

🏆⚾Jesse Joseph Haines -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/22/1893 d.8/5/1978 (85)
Hall of Famer, MLB Pitcher
Names/Places: NN:Pop
Sports Teams: Cincinnati Reds (1918), St. Louis Cardinals (1920-1937)

🎵Pete Meaden -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/11/1941 d.8/5/1978 (36)
Musician, English
Misc: an English publicist for various musicians
Group Names: The Who (the first manager)

Sir John Charnley -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/29/1911 d.8/5/1982 (70)
Surgeon (m), British
Misc: pioneered the hip replaceent operation

🎭🎵Judy Canova -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/20/1916 N.S. d.8/5/1983 N.S. (66)
Radio Actress, Comedienne, Country Singer
Names/Places: Diana's mom

🎭Richard Burton -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/10/1925 d.8/5/1984 (58)
Movie/Stage Actor, Movie Director (m), Welsh (Wales)
Names/Places: RLN:Jenkins; 2x Elizabeth Taylor's hubby
Movie Titles: Becket, Spy Who Came In From The Cold, Look Back In Anger, Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf, Camelot (Stage), Cleopatra

🎭Ralph Meeker -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/21/1920 d.8/5/1988 (67)
Movie/Stage Actor
Names/Places: RLN:Rathgeber

💰🏆🏈Paul Brown -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/7/1908 d.8/5/1991 (82)
Hall of Famer, Businessperson, NFL Coach, NFL Player
Misc: primarily as coach from 1930 onwards; founded Cleveland Browns & Cincinnatti Bengals; led Browns to 3 NFL championships
Sports Teams: Severn School (1930-1931), Massillon Washington High School (1932-1940), Ohio State University (1941-1943), Great Lakes Blue Jackets (1944-1945), Cleveland Browns (AAFC, 1946-1949), Cleveland Browns (NFL, 1950-1962) Cincinnati Bengals (1968-1975)

⚛💰Soichiro Honda -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/17/1906 d.8/5/1991 (84)
Engineer (m), Executive, Industrialist, Manufacturer, Japanese
Misc: the founder of Honda Motor Company, Ltd

🎵🎸Jeff Porcaro -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/1/1954 N.S. d.8/5/1992 N.S. (38)
Hall of Famer, Percussionist, Rock and Roll Drummer
Names/Places: Joe's Son
Group Names: Toto

🏆🏈Bill "Coach Pete" Peterson -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/15/1920 N.S. d.8/5/1993 N.S. (73)
College Football Coach

🎵Randy Jo Hobbs -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/22/1948 d.8/5/1993 (45)
Bassist
Group Names: The McCoys, Johnny & Edgar Winter

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🎵🎷Bob Cooper -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/6/1925 d.8/5/1993 (67)
Reeds, Tenor-sax, Jazz Saxophonist

Clarence M. Kelley -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/24/1911 d.8/5/1997 (85)
Government Official (m)
Misc: ex-FBI director

🎵Don "The Real Don" Steele -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/1/1936 N.S. d.8/5/1997 N.S. (61)
Radio Disc Jock
Names/Places: RN:Donald S. Revert Steele
Misc: Famous Los Angeles personality on stations such as Boss Radio KHJ, and other stations through KRTH 101.1 (KHJ-AM's former sister station)

🎵Eldon Shamblin -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/24/1916 d.8/5/1998 (82)
Hall of Famer, Arranger, Country Guitarist
Group Names: Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys

🎭Gene Weed -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/12/1935 d.8/5/1999 (64)
TV Producer/Director (m)

🎭Herbert Wiere -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/27/1908 d.8/5/1999 (91)
Comedian
Misc: of The Wiere Bros, a knockabout comedy team

⛪🎭Sir Alec Guinness -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/2/1914 d.8/5/2000 (86)
Roman Catholic, Movie/Stage Actor, English
Names/Places: b. in London
Movie Titles: Star Wars (as Obi-Wan Kenobi), Passage To India, Oliver Twist, Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia, Dr. Zhivago, Murder By Death

🎭Josh Ryan Evans -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/10/1982 N.S. d.8/5/2002 N.S. (20)
Soap Actor
TV Shows: Passions (as Timmy, a doll come to life)

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✍🎭Matthew Robinson -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/1/1937 d.8/5/2002 (65)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Actor
Names/Places: Holly's and Matt's father
Misc: wrote for Sanford And Son and The Cosby Show
TV Shows: Sesame Street (1969-71)

🎭🏆🏀Chick Hearn -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/27/1916 d.8/5/2002 (85)
Hall of Famer, Cartoon Voice Actor, Basketball Announcer, NBA Player
Names/Places: RFMN:Francis Dayle
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Lakers (play-by-play man 1961-2002)
TV Shows: Bowling for Dollars (host)

🏆⚾Darrell Porter -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1952 d.8/5/2002 (50)
MLB Catcher
Misc: NL LCS MVP and World Series MVP in 1982
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals

🏆🏁Susan Butcher -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/26/1954 d.8/5/2006 (51)
Sled Dog Racer
Misc: 4-time winner of Iditarod Trail race (1986-88,90).

Robert Aitken -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/19/1917 d.8/5/2010 (93)
Misc: Zen co-founder

🎭Lorene Yarnell -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/21/1948 d.8/5/2010 (62)
Mime
Misc: of (Robert) Shields & Yarnell mime husband & wife team
TV Shows: Shields and Yarnell

🎭Francesco Quinn -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/22/1963 d.8/5/2011 (48)
Movie Actor, Italian
Names/Places: Anthony's son
TV Shows: Young and the Restless
Movie Titles: Platoon

Hazel Johnson-Brown -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/10/1927 N.S. d.8/5/2011 N.S. (83)
Nurse (m), Educator (m)

🎵George Duke -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/12/1946 d.8/5/2013 (67)
Music Producer, Composer, Keyboardist, Soul Singer
Misc: Jazz-Rock

🏆🏒Shawn Burr -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/1/1966 d.8/5/2013 (47)
NHL Player

🎭Marilyn Burns -- Death Anniversary -- b.5/7/1950 d.8/5/2014 (64)
Actress
Movie Titles: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Eaten Alive, Helter Skelter

⚛⚖Jesse Steinfeld -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/6/1927 N.S. d.8/5/2014 N.S. (87)
Physician (m), Surgeon General (m)

🎭George Cole -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/22/1925 d.8/5/2015 N.S. (90)
TV/Movie Actor, English
Movie Titles: Cleopatra

🎵🎸Richard Fagan -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/24/1947 N.S. d.8/5/2016 N.S. (69)
Murderer, Songwriter, Pop Singer/Guitarist, Country Singer/Guitarist, Rock Singer/Guitarist
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🎭David Landsberg -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/3/1944 N.S. d.8/5/2018 N.S. (73)
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer (m)
TV Shows: Saturday Supercade (voicist), Stanley (voice as Mr. Griff), CPO Sharkey (as Recruit Skolnick)
Movie Titles: The Jerk, Detective School Dropouts

🎭Barry Chuckle -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/24/1944 N.S. d.8/5/2018 N.S. (73)
Comedian, English
Misc: of The Chuckle Brothers team with his brother Paul
TV Shows: ChuckleVision (children's comedy show)

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Actress, Comedienne, Cartoon Voice Actress, Dancer (m), Singer
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TV Shows: Car 54 Where Are You? (as Sylvia Schnauser), Hot L Baltimore, Diff'rent Strokes (as Mrs. Edna Garrett), The Facts of Life (as Mrs. Edna Garrett)

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Novelist, Essayist, Editor (m), Professor (m)
Names/Places: RN:Chloe Anthony Wofford
Book Titles: The Bluest Eye (1970), Sula (1973), Song of Solomon (1977), Beloved (1987)

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Author (m), Novelist, Essayist, Journalist, Editor (m), Columnist, Educator (m)
Misc: New York Post

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MLB Second Baseman
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🎭Brian Henderson -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/15/1931 N.S. d.8/5/2021 N.S. (89)
TV Host, Personality, New Zealand
TV Shows: Bandstand (host)

🎭Reg Gorman -- Death Anniversary -- b.8/2/1932 N.S. d.8/5/2021 N.S. (89)
Actor, Comedian, Vaudevillan, Australian
TV Shows: The Sullivans (as Jack Fletcher), Fergus McPhail

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Jazz Singer, Folk Singer, Australian
Group Names: The Seekers (lead)

U.S. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, ✪ “Batdance” by Prince peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Beat Me, Daddy, Eight To The Bar” by Commander Cody peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, ✪ “Big Foot” by Rick Dees peaked at number 110 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right” by Luther Ingram peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Along Comes Mary” by Baja Marimba Band peaked at number 96 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “As We Lay” by Kelly Price peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Black Land Farmer” by Frankie Miller peaked at number 82 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Bluebird” by Buffalo Springfield peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Bossy” by Kelis Featuring Too $hort peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Call On Me” by Janet Jackson And Nelly peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Can We Still Be Friends” by Todd Rundgren peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Change Your Mind” by Sister Hazel peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Cherchez Laghost” by Ghostface Killah peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Cold Day In July” by The Dixie Chicks peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Could I Have This Kiss Forever” by Whitney Houston And Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Couldn't I Just Tell You” by Todd Rundgren peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Delta Dawn” by Tanya Tucker peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Drowning” by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Featuring Kodak Black peaked at number 38 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Dum Dum” by Brenda Lee peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Every Little Thing I Do” by Soul For Real peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Everyday We Lit” by YFN Lucci Featuring PnB Rock peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Fetish” by Selena Gomez Featuring Gucci Mane peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Foe Life” by Mack 10 peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “For Your Love” by Peaches And Herb peaked at number 20 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Freak Me Baby” by Dis 'n' Dat Featuring 95 South And 69 Boyz peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1944, “G.I. Jive” by Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Glory Of Love” by Otis Redding peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Good Day Sunshine” by Claudine Longet peaked at number 100 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Goodbye Again” by John Denver peaked at number 92 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hats Off To Larry” by Del Shannon peaked at number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hey Baby” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Hold Her Tight” by The Osmonds peaked at number 14 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “How Deep Is Your Love” by Portrait (U.S.) peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “I Like It Like That (Part 1)” by Chris Kenner peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “I Miss You” by Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I Need To Know” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I'll Never Find Another You” by Sonny James peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'm That Type Of Guy” by LL Cool J peaked at number 15 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “I've Had Enough” by Paul McCartney And Wings peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “It's A Happening World” by The Tokens peaked at number 69 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “La Dolce Vita” by Ray Ellis peaked at number 81 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Layla” by Derek And The Dominoes peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Lonely Drifter” by Pieces Of Eight peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma” by Ray Charles peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “More And More” by Andy Williams peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “My Girl” by Dylan Scott peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “My Kind Of Girl” by Matt Monro peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Paradise” by The Outfield peaked at number 72 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Nightrain” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “No Matter What They Say” by Lil' Kim peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “No, No, No” by Chanters peaked at number 41 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine” by Country Joe And The Fish peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Now You Know” by Little Willie John peaked at number 93 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “On Our Own” by Bobby Brown peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Out And About” by Tommy Boyce And Bobby Hart peaked at number 39 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 51 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Ready For Your Love” by Shep And The Limelights peaked at number 42 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Ready Or Not” by Helen Reddy peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Remember Me This Way” by Jordan Hill peaked at number 80 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Rip Off” by Laura Lee peaked at number 68 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Run-Around” by Blues Traveler peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “So Alive” by Love And Rockets peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “So Many Tears” by Tupac peaked at number 44 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Somebody's Crying” by Chris Isaak peaked at number 45 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Someone To Love” by Jon B. Featuring Babyface peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Take A Fool's Advice” by Nat "King" Cole peaked at number 71 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Taking You Home” by Don Henley peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming” by Robert Palmer peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “That's What Friends Are For” by B.J. Thomas peaked at number 74 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “The Fish” by Bobby Rydell peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Happening” by Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass peaked at number 32 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Tonight Is The Night” by Le Click peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Turn On Your Love Light” by Jerry Lee Lewis peaked at number 95 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We've Come Too Far To End It Now” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 46 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What A Sweet Thing That Was” by The Shirelles peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Your Unchanging Love” by Marvin Gaye peaked at number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “King Tut” by Steve Martin And The Toot Uncommons peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2017, “A Lie” by French Montana Featuring The Weeknd And Max B peaked at number 30 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Conquistador” by Procol Harum With The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra peaked at number 7 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Crazy About Her” by Rod Stewart peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Don't Go Out Into The Rain (You're Going To Melt)” by Herman's Hermits peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Down On Me” by Janis Joplin peaked at number 74 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Fetish” by Selena Gomez Featuring Gucci Mane peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “FM (No Static At All)” by Steely Dan peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Get Down” by b4-4 peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Heaven And Hell” by The Easybeats peaked at number 97 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Hey Baby” by Henry Lee Summer peaked at number 16 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Can't Go On Livin' Baby Without You” by Nino Tempo And April Stevens peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Like The Way” by Tommy James And The Shondells peaked at number 21 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Take It Back” by Sandy Posey peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “I Was Made To Love Her” by Stevie Wonder peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “It's Gonna Be Me” by *N Sync peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Joy” by Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels (Mitch Ryder) peaked at number 38 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Judith” by A Perfect Circle peaked at number 19 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Lay Your Hands On Me” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Lookin' Through The Windows” by The Jackson 5 peaked at number 69 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Love Is A Beautiful Thing” by Gettysbyrg Address peaked at number 59 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” by The Buckinghams peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “More Love” by Smokey Robinson And The Miracles peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “New Orleans Ladies” by Le Roux (Louisiana's Le Roux) peaked at number 66 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Omaha” by Moby Grape peaked at number 87 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Pictures Of Lily” by The Who peaked at number 36 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Prove It All Night” by Bruce Springsteen peaked at number 57 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ride Johnny Ride” by Mashmakhan peaked at number 84 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Runaway” by Jefferson Starship peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Since You've Been Gone” by Theory Of A Deadman peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Somebody Help Me” by The Spencer Davis Group peaked at number 37 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soothe Me” by Sam And Dave peaked at number 45 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Soul Finger” by The Bar-Kays peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sunshine Morning / Reflections Of My Childhood” by Frank Mills peaked at number 55 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1972, “The Runway” by The Grass Roots peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “There Goes My Everything” by Engelbert Humperdinck peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “This Ain't A Love Song” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Unfaithful” by Rihanna peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Waterfalls” by TLC peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Can't Dance” by England Dan And John Ford Coley peaked at number 62 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Only Live Twice” by Nancy Sinatra peaked at number 39 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1967, “You Were On My Mind” by Crispian St. Peters peaked at number 29 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, ✪ “The Hampsterdance Song” by Hampton The Hampster peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Bent” by Matchbox 20 peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “It Doesn't Matter” by Coleman Wilde peaked at number 71 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “It's Too Late” by Glorian Estafan peaked at number 72 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Keepin' It Real” by D-Cru peaked at number 40 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Learn To Be Still” by The Eagles peaked at number 22 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Made In England” by Elton John peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Misguided Angel” by Cowboy Junkies peaked at number 24 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “My Love Is For Real” by Paula Abdul Featuring Ofra Haza peaked at number 20 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Rainbow” by Kim Mitchell peaked at number 21 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Rooms On Fire” by Stevie Nicks peaked at number 9 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Simple Kind Of Life” by No Doubt peaked at number 52 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Nicki French peaked at number 16 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Toy Soldiers” by Martika peaked at number 4 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Tryin' To Tell Ya” by Andru Donalds peaked at number 69 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Where Do I Go From Here?” by Jon Secada peaked at number 43 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1989, ✪ “Batman” by Nelson Riddle peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, ✪ “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “7 Days” by Craig David peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “A Whim” by DJ Krush peaked at number 85 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Abandon” by Dare peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Ain't No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ain't Nobody Home” by B.B. King peaked at number 88 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “All My Best Friends Are Metalheads” by Less Than Jake peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “American Eyes” by Lilac Time peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “An Inexperienced Man” by Gary Kemp peaked at number 99 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Annabella” by John Walker peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Automatically Sunshine” by The Supremes peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Better Days” by Gun peaked at number 33 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Blue Monday '95” by New Order peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Chains” by River Detectives peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Crying In The Club” by Camila Cabello peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Days” by Kirsty MacColl peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Death Of A Clown” by Dave Davies peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Dive To Paradise” by Eurogroove peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Do What You Do (Earworm Song)” by Clint Boon Experience peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Do You Love What You Feel” by Inner City peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Don't Stop Now” by Gene Farrow peaked at number 71 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Don't You Know It” by Adam Faith peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Empire” by Kasabian peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Evidence” by Faith No More peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Flee Fly Flo” by Fe-M@Il peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Fly Bi” by Teebone Featuring MC Kie And MC Sparks peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “For Sure” by Scooch peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Forever Together” by Raven Maize peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Fragile” by Isaac Hayes peaked at number 79 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Freestyler” by Bomfunk MC's peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Galaxie” by Blind Melon peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Get Together” by Madonna peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Gravitate To Me” by The The peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Halfway To Paradise” by Billy Fury peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Hi Hi Hazel” by The Troggs peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Can't Get No Sleep '95” by Masters At Work peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I Got It Goin' On” by Tone Loc peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Hear Your Name” by Incognito peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “I Seen A Man Die” by Scarface peaked at number 55 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “If I Was” by Aswad peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “In The Name Of The Father” by Black Grape peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “It's The Same Old Song” by K.C. And The Sunshine Band peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Kick It In” by Simple Minds peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Kiss From A Rose” by Seal peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Know No Better” by Major Lazer Featuring Travi$ Scott, Camila Cabello And Quavo peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Life's Been Good” by Joe Walsh peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Loose” by Therapy? peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Lost In Love” by Up Yer Ronson Featuring Mary Pearce peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Love Hangover” by Scarlet peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Lovin' Livin' Givin'” by Diana Ross peaked at number 54 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Maria Maria” by Santana Featuring The Product G And B peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Minimal” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “More And More” by Andy Williams peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Never Forget” by Take That peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Only You Can Rock Me” by U.F.O. peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Paradhouse” by Koxo Club Band peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Power” by Little Mix peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Pretty Girl” by Maggie Lindemann peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Pure Pleasure Seeker” by Moloko peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Ready 4 Love” by Razette peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Rome Wasn't Built In A Day” by Morcheeba peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Save Us” by Feeder peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sensitivity” by The Shapeshifters And Chic peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Shien Eye Gal” by Shabba Ranks peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sick Of It” by The Primitives peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Sing It (The Hallelujah Song)” by Mozaic peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Substitute” by Clout peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Tell Me Why” by Supermode peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Afro-Left EP” by Leftfield Featuring Djum Djum peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Doctor” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 73 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Hell Ep: Hell Is 'Round The Corner” by Tricky vs. The Gravediggaz peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Last Time / Under My Thumb” by The Who peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine” by The Four Tops peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1967, “The Time Has Come” by P.P. Arnold peaked at number 47 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Try Me Out” by Corona peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Tune In / Calm Down” by Chris And James peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Vibrator” by Terence Trent D'Arby peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Waydown” by Catherine Wheel peaked at number 67 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Weird” by Reef peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Well, I Ask You” by Eden Kane peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1961, “What'd I Say” by Jerry Lee Lewis And His Pumping Piano peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “When The World Is Running Down” by Different Gear vs. The Police peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Why Didn't You Call Me?” by Macy Gray peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wild West Hero” by Electric Light Orchestra peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Wouldn't Change A Thing” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Young Boys Are My Weakness” by Kate Ceberano peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “You” by Point Break peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1967, ✪ “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” by The Fifth Estate peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “Troglodyte (Cave Man)” by The Jimmy Castor Bunch peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “(You And Me And) Love In The Morning / Leaving Love Behind” by Paul O'Gorman peaked at number 54 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “All You Need Is Love / Baby You're A Rich Man” by The Beatles peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Amazing” by Westlife peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Can You Stand The Heat” by Anuj peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Come Home With Me Baby” by Dead Or Alive peaked at number 45 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Desensitized” by Invertigo peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)” by The Outhere Brothers peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Electric Youth” by Debbie Gibson peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Feels” by Calvin Harris Featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry And Big Sean peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Is This Love / Crisis” by Bob Marley And The Wailers peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Just Around The Hill” by Sash! peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Just One More Night / Up In The Balcony” by Yellow Dog peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Love Is All Around” by DJ BoBo peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Nothing At All” by Kasey Chambers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Nothing In This World” by Taxiride peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Onion Skin” by Boom Crash Opera peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ordinary Girl” by Jackson Mendoza peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Rocket” by Def Leppard peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sandstorm” by Darude peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Saved Me” by Jenny Morris peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sexy Love” by Ne-Yo peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “She'd Rather Be With Me” by The Turtles peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Ghost Song” by Jim Morrison peaked at number 48 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Hollow” by A Perfect Circle peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Thunder” by Imagine Dragons peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Trying To Live My Life Without You” by John Farnham peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Turn The Beat Around / Lack Of Respect” by Vicki Sue Robinson peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1995, “U Sure Do” by Strike peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Warm Ride / Would You Like To Come Along?” by Rare Earth peaked at number 68 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Wonderful” by Everclear peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Alice? Who The F**k Is Alice?” by The Steppers peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “American Dream” by Netherworld Dancing Toys peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Bedroom Eyes” by Kate Ceberano peaked at number 38 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Can I Get A Witness?” by Sam Brown peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Could I Have This Kiss Forever” by Whitney Houston And Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Don't Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)” by Monica peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Edie (Ciao Baby)” by The Cult peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Geraldine” by Jan Hellriegel peaked at number 34 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Human Nature” by Madonna peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “I'm That Type Of Guy” by LL Cool J peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Love And Devotion” by Real McCoy peaked at number 28 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Manchild” by Neneh Cherry peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Pretty Girl” by Maggie Lindemann peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Sister Rosa” by The Neville Brothers peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Slow Hands” by Niall Horan peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Space Junk” by Dave Dobbyn peaked at number 32 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Spinning Around” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Still The Same” by Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Unforgettable” by French Montana Featuring Swae Lee peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Warm Ride” by Graham Bonnet peaked at number 6 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1978, “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)” by Meat Loaf peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, ✪ “I Must Be In Love” by The Rutles peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, ✪ “The Candy Man” by Sammy Davis, Jr. With The Mike Curb Congregation peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “A New Flame” by Simply Red peaked at number 31 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Ain't No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Another Day, Another Road” by Cuby And The Blizzards peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Atomic City” by Holly Johnson peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Don't Wanna Lose You” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Gloria” by Them peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Good Good Feeling” by Eric And The Good Good Feeling peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Got A Feeling” by Patrick Juvet peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Hello Mary Lou” by Ricky Nelson peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Hoe je heette dat ben ik vergeten” by Corry peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “House Of Justice” by DJ José vs. G-Spott peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Ich fang' für euch den Sonnenschein” by Tony Marshall peaked at number 23 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “JoKero” by Akcent peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Know No Better” by Major Lazer Featuring Travi$ Scott, Camila Cabello And Quavo peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Langzaam sneller gaan” by Nico Haak peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Latino Lover” by Loona peaked at number 40 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Legends Of The Dark Black - Part 2” by Wildchild peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Let's All Chant” by The Michael Zager Band peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Licence To Kill” by Gladys Knight peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Michel” by Anouk peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2017, “More Than You Know” by Axwell Λ Ingrosso peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “My Lady Of Spain” by The Classics peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Niemand heeft je ooit gezien” by Helga [NL] peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Oh Darling” by Theo Diepenbrock peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Oh middernacht” by Flair peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Passie” by Clouseau peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Patience” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Pull Up Game Strong” by SBMG And DJ Diquenza peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Say No Go” by De La Soul peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Shy Guy” by Diana King peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Sing Along” by Mac And Katie Kissoon peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “So Many Men, So Little Time [Remix]” by Miquel Brown peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Take A Look Around” by Limp Bizkit peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Tell It Like It Is” by Don Johnson peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Thank God It's Friday” by Love And Kisses peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Bomb” by Love Connection peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1989, “The Doctor” by The Doobie Brothers peaked at number 37 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1961, “Tonight My Love, Tonight” by Paul Anka peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Traag” by Bizzey Featuring Jozo And Kraantje Pappie peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Two In A Million” by S Club 7 peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Under Di Mangotree” by Mango Kings peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Unfaithful” by Rihanna peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1972, “We're On Our Way” by Chris Hodge peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1978, “Wek me voordat je gaat” by Rita Hovink peaked at number 49 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Westenwind” by Dana Winner peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Your Song” by Rita Ora peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Zondag in 't zuiden” by Rowwen Hèze peaked at number 34 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1995, “Blue Monday (Hardfloor Mix)” by New Order peaked at number 38 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Boten Anna” by Basshunter peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Breathless” by The Corrs peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Buddy Holly” by Weezer peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Days Of Summer” by Ana Johnsson peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Det vackraste” by Cecilia Vennersten peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley” by Rummel And Rabalder peaked at number 45 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Friends Forever (Graduation)” by Vitamin C peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Gotta Get Away” by The Offspring peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Holiday” by Friends peaked at number 42 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Känn ingen sorg för mig Göteborg” by Håkan Hellström peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Man gråter aldrig på en lördag” by Glenmark / Eriksson / Strömstedt peaked at number 15 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Mi Gente” by J Balvin And Willy William peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “No Promises” by Shayne Ward peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sandstorm” by Darude peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Shalalalaleng (You Make My Sun Shine)” by Bamma B peaked at number 36 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Tired” by Alan Walker Featuring Gavin James peaked at number 21 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Toca's Miracle” by Fragma peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1995, “You've Got That Somethin'” by Robyn peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Your Song” by Rita Ora peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, ✪ “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Back To You” by Louis Tomlinson Featuring Bebe Rexha And Digital Farm Animals peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Chemical Reaction” by Sasha peaked at number 39 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Cool Cat” by Garfield peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Heavy” by Linkin Park Featuring Kiiara peaked at number 9 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Disappear” by Metallica peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I'm Outta Love” by Anastacia peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2017, “In The End” by Linkin Park peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Loud Music” by Missy May peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Numb” by Linkin Park peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Ob und zua” by Seiler und Speer peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Seine Strassen” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 40 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Servus Österreich” by Marco Wagner And Dave Brown peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sol de verao” by Alessao Vilhoso And The Tso peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sun Fun Baby (Looky Looky)” by Passion Fruit peaked at number 33 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1995, “The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)” by Kenny "Dope" Presents The Bucketheads peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “World, Hold On (Children Of The Sky)” by Bob Sinclar Featuring Steve Edwards peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Au bout des rêves” by Booba Featuring Trade Union et Mister Rudie peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 5 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Help!” by Bananarama And Lananeeneenoonoo peaked at number 6 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1995, “If You Love Me” by Brownstone peaked at number 18 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “In Your Arms (We Gonna Make It)” by Benjamin Diamond peaked at number 44 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Issues” by Julia Michaels peaked at number 17 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Je te survivrai” by Jean-Pierre François peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Les menottes (Tching tchang tchong)” by L'Algérino peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Moi j'ai pas” by Soprano peaked at number 28 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “My Brave Face” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 31 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Shackles (Praise You)” by Mary Mary peaked at number 13 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Tonton bâton” by Gérard Blanc peaked at number 47 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Yeha-noha (Wishes Of Happiness And Prosperity)” by Sacred Spirit peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1995, “You Gotta Be” by Des'ree peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “500” by Bertine Zetlitz peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Alternate Title (Randy Scouse Git)” by The Monkees peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Boten Anna” by Basshunter peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1967, “Carrie Anne” by The Hollies peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1972, “Could It Be Forever” by David Cassidy peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Gotta Get Away” by The Offspring peaked at number 18 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” by U2 peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Disappear” by Metallica peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1989, “Johnny, Johnny Come Home” by Avalanche peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Life Is A Rollercoaster” by Ronan Keating peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1961, “North To Alaska” by Johnny Horton peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Strip That Down” by Liam Payne Featuring Quavo peaked at number 28 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Such A Boy” by Astrid S peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2006, “The Rox Medley” by Roxette peaked at number 19 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Vi er perfekte men verden er ikke det” by Astrid S peaked at number 23 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2006, “World, Hold On (Children Of The Sky)” by Bob Sinclar Featuring Steve Edwards peaked at number 15 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1978, “Argentina” by Conquistador peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Chemical Reaction” by Sasha peaked at number 32 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Das Puppenhaus” by Cornelia Grolimund peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Hold My Body Tight” by East 17 peaked at number 28 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Disappear” by Metallica peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Want You To Need Me” by Céline Dion peaked at number 40 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “It Feels So Good” by Sonique peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Let's Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Mi Gente” by J Balvin And Willy William peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Mief! (Nimm mich jetzt, auch wenn ich stinke!)” by Die Doofen peaked at number 9 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Roses Of Red” by The Kelly Family peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Seine Strassen” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 37 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1995, “Shy Guy” by Diana King peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sunny” by Christophe Willem peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg peaked at number 34 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “7 Nation Army” by The White Stripes peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Ain't No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Away” by Rust peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Busy Relaxin'” by Don Johnson Big Band peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Diamond Eyes” by I Walk The Line peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2017, “Eyo” by Profeetat, Elastinen, Cheek Featuring Nelli Matula peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Is It Love?” by iiO peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Maanantai” by Apulanta peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Mä oon tällainen” by Tony Viikinki Halme peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Pyydä tähdet taivaalta” by Tehosekoitin peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Rock DJ” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sensitivity” by The Shapeshifters And Chic peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Yövuoro EP” by Abduktio peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, ✪ “We Are The Champions (Ding A Dang Dong)” by Crazy Frog peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2017, “Limbo” by Scarlet Pleasure peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Tell Me Baby” by Red Hot Chili Peppers peaked at number 13 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Wire And Glass” by The Who peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2006, “World, Hold On (Children Of The Sky)” by Bob Sinclar Featuring Steve Edwards peaked at number 9 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

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In 1833, Chicago was incorporated as a village with a population of about 200.

In 1858, The first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable, the dreamchild of American businessman Cyrus Field, was laid between Newfoundland and Ireland. (However, after several weeks of use, the cable burned out.)

In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Revenue Act of 1861, which included the first-ever federal personal income tax, a three-percent levy on incomes above $800 (however, no income tax ended up actually being collected under this law).

In 1864, The spectrum of a comet was observed for the first time by Giovanni Donati.

In 1891, First travelers checks issued (American Express).

In 1912, The Progressive Party, also known as the “Bull Moose Party,” convened in Chicago. (The party was formed by former President Theodore Roosevelt following a split in the Republican Party.)

In 1914, Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio became the first intersection in the country to be equipped with an electric traffic light. The lighting ceremony occurred on this day. Monty Python liked the invention.

In 1914, Whatʹs believed to be the first electric traffic light system was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue.

In 1917, The National Guard becomes a U.S. Federal Service.

In 1921, A baseball game was broadcast for the first time as KDKA radio announcer Harold Arlin described the action between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies from Forbes Field. (The Pirates won, 8-5.)

In 1921, The “New York World” published the first Pulitzer Prize cartoon ever awarded. “On The Road To Moscow”, by Rollin Kirby, was the cartoon that received the prestigious journalism honor.

In 1924, The comic strip “Little Orphan Annie,” by Harold Gray, made its debut in the New York Daily News. The search began for not only her lost parents, but her lost eyeballs as well. It was renamed simply “Annie” on December 9, 1979. His work would come to life in the Broadway and film adaptations of Annie a half-century later — to great success.

In 1926, “Don Juan,” the first film accompanied by a pre-recorded soundtrack, was first presented at New Yorkʹs Warner Theatre.

In 1940, 08 x 05 = 40

In 1949, The Donald Duck film, “Honey Harvester” is released.

In 1953, “Candid Camera”, TV Comedy Variety, last aired on NBC, moved to CBS.

In 1957, Elvis Presley registers a number one country single in Billboard magazine with “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear”

In 1957, R.C., “Iʹm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter” by Billy Williams peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1957, R.C., “Short Fat Fannie” by Larry Williams peaked at number five on the pop singles chart.

In 1957, The British cartoon character Andy Capp, created by Reginald Smythe, first appeared in the Daily Mirror.

In 1957, “American Bandstand” TV Music hosted by Dick Clark, made its network debut on ABC-TV. The first guests were Billy Williams and The Chordettes. Buddy Hollyʹs “Thatʹll Be The Day” was the first record played. The show began airing in 1952 on a local Philadelphia TV station and on this day, ABC-TV picked up the show for national airing. The format was simple — teenagers dancing, performers singing their hits and Clark counting down the weekly top-10 songs. The show was not only the TV longest-running series but also the first devoted exclusively to rock ʹnʹ roll. “American Bandstand” was canceled six months after Clark turned over hosting duties to David Hirsch in 1989.

In 1958, AMERICAN BANDSTAND The COASTERS spotlight their number one hit “YAKETY YAK”, on the first anniversary broadcast of “BANDSTAND”

In 1959, “Have Rocket, Will Travel” starring the Three Stooges premiered in Cincinnatti.

In 1961, Born on this day in Columbus, Georgia, was Tim Wilson, stand-up comedian and country music artist. He scored the 1993 hit "Garth Brooks Has Ruined My Life." Wilson died of a heart attack on February 26, 2014.

In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of My Three Sons (WILLIAM FRAWLEY, FRED MacMURRAY, STANLEY LIVINGSTON)”. Other Articles: Adventures in Paradise, Captain Kangaroo

In 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested on charges of leaving the country without a passport and inciting workers to strike; it was the beginning of 27 years of imprisonment.

In 1962, The nude body of actress Marilyn Monroe, 36, was found in her Los Angeles home; her death was ruled a “probable suicide” from an overdose of sleeping pills. The last phone call she made before her death was to President KENNEDYʹs brother in-law PETER LAWFORD. “The candle burned out long before the legend ever did,” went a verse in an Elton John song “Goodbye, Norma Jean.”

In 1963, The United States, Britain and the Soviet Union signed a treaty in Moscow banning nuclear tests in the atmosphere, in space and underwater. The treaty took effect the following October. The treaty was NOT signed by France…which would spend the next 30 years angering South Pacific nations by doing open air tests there.

In 1963, TVʹS TONIGHT SHOW Comic/ Folksinger ALLAN SHERMAN fills in for JOHNNY CARSON as host all week, as “HELLO MUDDAH HELLO FADDUH” climbs the charts

In 1964, Actress Anne Bancroft and comedian Mel Brooks wed.

In 1965, “Wooly Bully” single by Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1966, The Beatles released the “Revolver” album in the United Kingdom Featuring “Eleanor Rigby”, “Yellow Submarine” and “Got To Get You Into My Life”.

In 1967, An AFL team defeated an NFL team for the first time, when Denver beat Detroit 13-7 in a preseason game.

In 1969, The U.S. space probe Mariner Seven flew by Mars, sending back photographs and scientific data. It was launched from Earth on February 25, 1969.

In 1971, COVER OF ROLLING STONE JIM MORRISON (tribute)

In 1972, AMERICAN BANDSTAND Guests: LOOKING GLASS (“BRANDY”) and LUTHER INGRAM (“IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG”) on the show marking BANDSTANDʹs 15th Anniversary on ABC

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In 1972, R.C., “Beat Me Daddy Eight To The Bar” by Commander Cody peaked at #81 on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Daddy Donʹt You Walk So Fast” by Wayne Newton peaked at number four on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, R.C., “Layla” (long version) by Eric Clapton peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart.

In 1972, The Moody Bluesʹ “Nights In White Satin” was rereleased. It was first released in 1967 and appeared on their album “Days of Future Passed.”

In 1976, “Whatʹs Happening!!”, TV Comedy; debut on ABC. Smack in the middle of rerun season, ABC strikes gold with a character named “Rerun” — Fred Berry, the rotund center of the hit urban comedy Whatʹs Happening!! Started as a summer replacement, the show lasts three seasons.

In 1977, Josh Taylor debuted as Chris Kositchek in Days of our Lives. Brooke Bundy aired for the final time that day as Rebecca North. Taylor played Chris until 1987 then returned to Days in 1997 as a recast Roman Brady, a role he continues to play to this day.

In 1977, TVʹS “A YEAR AT THE TOP” Debut on CBS-TV of the Norman Lear sitcom starring PAUL SHAFER and GREG EVIAN as a musical duo who make a deal with the devil for a year of fame.

In 1978, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of The Jeffersons”. Other Articles: Victoria Wyndham, 20/20

In 1978, R.C., “I Need To Know” by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers peaked at #41 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, R.C., “Miss You” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; a disco version was also available.

In 1978, The NFL played for the first time in Mexico City, with the Saints defeating the Eagles 14-7 in a preseason game.

In 1979, HOT NEW ALBUM “LOW BUDGET” from the KINKS includes “WISH I COULD FLY LIKE SUPERMAN”

In 1980, The Osmonds broke up after being together for over 21 years.

In 1981, By executive order, U.S. President Ronald Reagan fired 11,359 air-traffic controllers on strike over failed negotiations to raise their pay and shorten their workweek. Isnʹt what Johnny Carson thought what the stranded airline passengers felt like doing, as his Carmac answered, “Striking Airline Controllers?”

In 1981, On Another World, both Sandy (Chris Rich) and Jamie (Richard Bekins) claimed to be the real "Sandy Alexander" while being held at gunpoint by Lenny (Ed O'Neill).

In 1982, COVER OF ROLLING STONE THE GO-GOS. Yup, they got the beat!

In 1983, “Risky Business” starring Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1985, Establishment of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is announced.

In 1985, On Days of our Lives, Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) married Anna Fredericks Brady (Leann Hunley).

In 1986, On One Life to Live, Tina learned that Cord was Clintʹs son, so they eloped.

In 1986, Weird Al Yankovic recorded “Hereʹs Johnny,” an ode to Ed McMahon and a parody of “Whoʹs Johnny” by El DeBarge. “'Hereʹs Johnny!' he says, and laughs in his special way/'…Johnny!' he says, you know I love him/'Hereʹs Johnny!' he says, that seems to be his claim to fame/Ed McMahonʹs his name.”

In 1987, The movie “Lethal Weapon” opened in movie theaters in France.

In 1987, The Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film, “Stakeout” is released in theaters in the U.S.

In 1988, The Touchstone Pictures live-action feature film, “The Rescue” is released in theaters in the U.S.

In 1989, Dolly Partonʹs “Whyʹd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That” reached number one on the country charts.

In 1989, Largest Musical Chairs Game played with 8,238 people.

In 1989, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tabloid TV”. Other Articles: John Stamos, Michelle Lee

In 1989, R.C., “Batdance” by Prince peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; the single was from the popular motion picture “Batman”.

In 1989, R.C., “Iʹm That Type Of Guy” by L.L. Cool J. peaked at #15 on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “So Alive” by Love and Rockets peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1989, R.C., “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart and stayed there for five weeks.

In 1989, The worldʹs largest hamburger was served. It was cooked and served at the Outagamie County Fair in Seymour, Wisconsin. The burger weighed 5,520 pounds and was 21 feet in diameter.

In 1990, The worldʹs tallest cake was completed. The cake was baked and served at the Shiawassee County Fair in Corunna, Michigan. The cake was 101 feet tall.

In 1992, “November Rain” single by Guns ʹn Roses was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1994, Comedian Bill Cosby had to pay damages of 20 cents for assualting a photographer. The photographer sued for $20 million. What kind of judicial travesty is this? Looks like the judge was star-struck in issuing the sentence.

In 1994, The largest cocktail made was the Finlandia Sea Breeze with 2,933 gallons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1995, On Days of Our Lives, Tony and Anna remarried.

In 1995, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tom Selleck”. Other Articles: Frasier, Janeane Garofalo, Conan OʹBrien

In 1995, R.C., “Run Around” by Blues Traveler hit number eight on the pop chart.

In 1996, Bruce Springsteen sued two alleged bootleggers in London who were planning to release a bootleg album of his songs titled “Unearthed.”

In 1996, Police and “Phishheads” — fans of the rock group Phish — clashed after ticketless fans were turned away from a Phish concert at the Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver. Phishheads, Phishheads, eat them up, yum. Yea!

In 1996, “The Nutty Professor” album (soundtrack) was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1998, After 136 episodes in ten seasons abroad, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” crosses the pond with American executive producer Drew Carey taking over for host Clive Barnes. In “Party Quirks,” Ryan Stiles pretends to be a foal being born in what one New Zealand TV critic names as “possibly the funniest 30 seconds in the history of television.”

In 1998, The movie “Halloween H-20” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1999, Kirsten Storms debuted as Belle Black in Days of our Lives. She later played Maxie on General Hospital.

In 1999, On As the World Turns, Margo Hughes, tipped off by her father John Dixon, arrived at Java to arrest Carly Tenney. Back at the hospital, test results proved that Melinda Reid was indeed the natural child of Lily and Holden Snyder.

In 2000, Actor Sir Alec Guinness died at a southern England hospital at age 86. He has joined The Great Force in the Sky with his also-deceased Star Wars character Obi Wan Kenobi.

In 2001, “Insomniac with Dave Attell” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2002, Death claimed Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn at age 85.

In 2002, Death claimed soap opera actor Joshua Ryan Evans at age 20. He played Timmy, the doll come to life, on the soap Passions. In an unusual and pre-taped coincidence, his character, Timmy, died on Passions the same day.

In 2003, Josh Schwartz's The O.C. premiered on FOX.

In 2005, Kimberlin Brown returned to The Young and the Restless as Sheila Carter.

In 2005, The movies “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Broken Flowers” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2006, Troy Aikman, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys, and the late Reggie White, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, were among the list of six new members enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others were John Madden, Harry Carson, Warren Moon and Rayfield Wright.

In 2006, Warren Moon becomes the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio; joined by Troy Aikman, John Madden, Rayfield Wright, Harry Carson and Reggie White.

In 2007, Comedian Stanley Myron Handelman died in Panorama City, California, at age 77.

In 2009, The Arena Football League suspended operations indefinitely.

In 2010, “The Real Housewives of D.C.” began airing on Bravo

In 2011, The movies “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”, and “The Change-Up” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2011, The sun-powered robotic explorer Juno rocketed toward Jupiter on a five-year quest to discover the secret recipe for making planets. (Juno reached Jupiter on July 4, 2016.)

In 2011, “Friends with Benefits” began airing on NBC

In 2012, The robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, steering itself to a gentle landing inside a giant crater.

In 2016, The movies “Suicide Squad” and “Nine Lives” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2018, Actress Charlotte Rae, best known as the housemother on the long-running sitcom “The Facts of Life,” died at her Los Angeles home at the age of 92.

In 2021, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts announced heʹd be unable to travel with the band on tour following a medical procedure. He died later that month.

In 2022, A report showed that U.S. employers had added an astonishing 528,000 jobs last in the previous month despite warning signs of an economic downturn, easing fears of a recession.

In 2022, Death Valley National Park experienced its rainiest day on record, according to the National Park Service and the National Weather Service. The park said 1.7 inches fell, shattering the previous record of 1.47 inches in a day.

In 2022, Sam Gooden, one of the original members of the Chicago soul group The Impressions and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died at age 87.

In 2022, The movies “Bullet Train,” “Luck,” “Prey,” “Easter Sunday,” “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Turtles: The Movie,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and “They/Them” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

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Movie Releases On This Date

In 1960, "Last Woman on Earth" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1960, "Mughal-e-Azam" was released in movie theaters in India

In 1960, "Parakh" was released in movie theaters in India

In 1964, "Ride the Wild Surf" was released in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1966, "Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D." opened in theaters in the U.K.

In 1971, "The Love Machine" was released by Columbia Pictures / Sujac Productions / Frankovich Productions; Jack Haley Jr. (director); Samuel Taylor (screenplay); John Phillip Law, Dyan Cannon, Robert Ryan, Jackie Cooper, David Hemmings, Jodi Wexler, William Roerick, Maureen Arthur, Shecky Greene, Clinton Greyn, Sharon Farrell, Alexandra Hay, Eve Bruce, Greg Mullavey, Gene Baylos, Ben Lessy, Edith Atwater, Elizabeth St. Clair, Claudia Jennings, Mary Collinson, Madeleine Collinson, Jerry Dunphy, Michael Jackson, Ted Meyer; Drama; Live Action

In 1977, "March or Die" was released by Columbia Pictures / ITC Entertainment; Dick Richards (director); David Zelag Goodman (screenplay); Gene Hackman, Terence Hill, Max von Sydow, Ian Holm, Catherine Deneuve, Jack O'Halloran, Rufus, Marcel Bozzuffi, Liliane Rovère, André Penvern, Paul Sherman, Vernon Dobtcheff, Marne Maitland, Gigi Bonos, Wolf Kahler, Jean Champion, Walter Gotell, Arnold Diamond, Guy Deghy, Eve Brenner, Margaret Modlin, Mathias Hell, Paul Antrim, Maurice Arden, Albert Woods, Villena; War, Drama; Live Action

In 1979, "Meetings with Remarkable Men" was released by Enterprise Pictures Ltd.; Peter Brook (director); G.I. Gurdjieff, Jeanne de Salzmann (screenplay); Dragan Maksimović, Terence Stamp, Mikica Dimitrijevic, Warren Mitchell, Athol Fugard, David Markham, Natasha Parry, Colin Blakely, Grégoire Aslan, Tom Fleming, Andrew Keir, Donald Sumpter, Gerry Sundquist, Martin Benson, Bruce Purchase, Roger Lloyd-Pack; Biography, Drama; Live Action

In 1983, "Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island" was released by Warner Bros. / Warner Bros. Animation; Chuck Jones, Phil Monroe, Robert McKimson (directors); Friz Freleng (director/screenplay); Mel Blanc, June Foray, Les Tremayne; Family, Comedy; Animation

In 1983, "Get Crazy" was released by Embassy Pictures; Allan Arkush (director); Danny Opatoshu, Henry Rosenbaum, David Taylor (screenplay); Malcolm McDowell, Allen Garfield, Daniel Stern, Gail Edwards, Ed Begley Jr., Miles Chapin, Stacey Nelkin, Bill Henderson, Lou Reed, Howard Kaylan, Lori Eastside, Lee Ving, John Densmore, Anna Bjorn, Robert Picardo, Bobby Sherman, Fabian Forte, Franklyn Ajaye, Paul Bartel, Dan Frischman, Mary Woronov, Clint Howard, Denise Galik, Linnea Quigley, Jackie Joseph, Dick Miller, Chuck Hanson, Susan Saiger, Barry Diamond; Musical, Comedy; Live action

In 1983, "Risky Business" was released by Warner Bros. / The Geffen Film Company; Paul Brickman (director/screenplay); Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Nicholas Pryor, Janet Carroll, Richard Masur, Curtis Armstrong, Bronson Pinchot, Shera Danese, Raphael Sbarge, Bruce A. Young, Kevin Anderson, Nathan Davis, Fern Persons, Anne Lockhart; Teen, Comedy; Live action

In 1983, "The Star Chamber" was released by 20th Century Fox / Frank Yablans Presentations; Peter Hyams (director/screenplay); Roderick Taylor (screenplay); Michael Douglas, Hal Holbrook, Yaphet Kotto, Sharon Gless, James B. Sikking, Joe Regalbuto, Don Calfa, David Faustino, Larry Hankin, Dick Anthony Williams, DeWayne Jessie, David Proval, Michael Ensign, Diana Douglas, Frances Bergen, Robert Costanzo; Crime, Thriller; Live action

In 1983, "Twice Upon a Time" was released by Warner Bros. / Korty Films / Lucasfilm / The Ladd Company; John Korty, Charles Swenson (directors/screenplay); Suella Kennedy, Bill Couturié (screenplay); Lorenzo Music, Julie Payne, James Cranna, Hamilton Camp, Marshall Efron, Paul Frees, Judith Kahan Kampmann; Fantasy, Comedy; Animation

In 1987, "Stakeout" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Silver Screen Partners; John Badham (director); Jim Kouf (screenplay); Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Aidan Quinn, Madeleine Stowe, Forest Whitaker, Dan Lauria, Earl Billings, Ian Tracey, Jackson Davies, Don S. Davis, J.J. Makaro, Scott Andersen, Tony Pantages, Beatrice Boepple, Kyle Wodia, Jan Speck, Kim Kondrashoff, Gary Heatherington, Blu Mankuma, Denny Williams; Crime, Comedy; Live Action

In 1988, "The Blob" was released by TriStar Pictures; Chuck Russell (director/screenplay); Frank Darabont (screenplay); Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn, Candy Clark, Joe Seneca, Del Close, Paul McCrane, Robert Axelrod, Beau Billingslea, Michael Kenworthy, Douglas Emerson, Jamison Newlander, Art LaFleur, Billy Beck, Jack Nance, Bill Moseley, Erika Eleniak, Ricky Paull Goldin, Frank Collison, Jack Rader, Clayton Landey, Julie McCullough; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 1988, "The Rescue" was released by Touchstone Pictures; Ferdinand Fairfax (director); Jim Thomas, John Thomas (screenplay); Kevin Dillon, Marc Price, Ned Vaughn, Christine Harnos, Ian Giatti, Charles Haid, Edward Albert, Timothy Carhart, Michael Gates Phenicie, Mel Wong, James Cromwell; Drama, Action; Live Action

In 1988, "Vibes" was released by Columbia Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; Ken Kwapis (director); Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel (screenplay); Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Goldblum, Julian Sands, Googy Gress, Peter Falk, Ronald G. Joseph, Ramon Bieri, Michael Lerner, Elizabeth Peña, Rodney Kageyama, Van Dyke Parks, Joseph V. Perry, Park Overall, Max Perlich, John Kapelos, Don Bexley, Bill McCutcheon, Steve Buscemi; Romance, Adventure, Comedy; Live Action

In 1994, "Airheads" was released by 20th Century Fox; Michael Lehmann (director); Rich Wilkes (screenplay); Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Ernie Hudson, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Michael Richards, Joe Mantegna, Amy Locane, Nina Siemaszko, Marshall Bell, Reg E. Cathey, David Arquette, Tracey Ullman, Michelle Hurst, Harold Ramis, Allen Covert, Rob Zombie, Kurt Loder, Lemmy Kilmister, Rich Wilkes, John Melendez, Vinnie DeRamus; Comedy; Live Action

In 1994, "The Little Rascals" was released by Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment; Penelope Spheeris (director); Paul Guay, Stephen Mazur, Penelope Spheeris, Mike Scott, Robert Wolterstorff (screenplay); Bug Hall, Travis Tedford, Brittany Ashton Holmes, Kevin Jamal Woods, Zachary Mabry, Ross Bagley, Sam Saletta, Blake Jeremy Collins, Blake McIver Ewing, Jordan Warkol, Courtland Mead, Juliette Brewer, Heather Karasek, Raven-Symone, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Mel Brooks, Lea Thompson, Daryl Hannah, Reba McEntire, Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Trump, Eric Edwards, Dan Carton, George Wendt, Alexandra Monroe King, Zoe Oakes; Comedy; Live Action

In 1997, "Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin" was released by Walt Disney Home Video; Karl Geurs (director/screenplay); Carter Crocker (screenplay); Jim Cummings, John Fiedler, Ken Sansom, Paul Winchell, Peter Cullen, Brady Bluhm, Andre Stojka, Steve Schatzberg, Frankie J. Galasso, David Warner; Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Animation

In 1998, "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later" was released by Miramax Films / Dimension Films; Steve Miner (director); Robert Zappia, Matt Greenberg (screenplay); Jamie Lee Curtis, Adam Arkin, Michelle Williams, Adam Hann-Byrd, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Janet Leigh, Josh Hartnett, LL Cool J, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Chris Durand, Nancy Stephens, LisaGay Hamilton, Matt Winston, Beau Billingslea, Branden Williams, Tom Kane; Horror; Live Action

In 2005, "The Dukes of Hazzard" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures; Jay Chandrasekhar (director); John O'Brien (screenplay); Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Burt Reynolds, Willie Nelson, M. C. Gainey, Joe Don Baker, Lynda Carter, David Koechner, Michael Weston, James Roday, Kevin Heffernan, Jacqui Maxwell, Alice Greczyn, Junior Brown, Barry Corbin, Andrew Prine, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Charlie Finn, A.J. Foyt IV, Rip Taylor, Jay Chandrasekhar, Nikki Griffin, Brendan Schetter; Comedy;

In 2005, "Bailey's Billion$" was released by Echo Bridge Entertainment; Dean Cain, Laurie Holden, Jennifer Tilly, Tim Curry, Jon Lovitz

In 2005, "Junebug" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Phil Morrison (director); Angus MacLachlan (screenplay); Embeth Davidtz, Amy Adams, Ben McKenzie, Celia Weston, Alessandro Nivola, Scott Wilson, Jill Wagner, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Joanne Pankow, Alicia Van Couvering; Comedy, Drama;

In 2011, "The Change-Up" was released by Universal Pictures / Relativity Media; David Dobkin (director); Jon Lucas, Scott Moore (screenplay); Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, Mircea Monroe, Gregory Itzin, Ned Schmidtke, Craig Bierko, Dax Griffin, Taaffe O'Connell, Fred Stoller, TJ Hassan, Jeanette Miller; Fantasy, Romance, Comedy

In 2011, "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension" was released by Disney-ABC Domestic Television; Dan Povenmire (director/screenplay); Robert F. Hughes (director); Jon Colton Barry, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh (screenplay); Vincent Martella, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ashley Tisdale, Dee Bradley Baker, Dan Povenmire, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, Tyler Alexander Mann, Mitchel Musso, Alyson Stoner, Caroline Rhea, Richard O'Brien, John Viener, Kevin Michael Richardson, Kelly Hu, Maulik Pancholy, Bobby Gaylor, Jack McBrayer, Jaret Reddick, Carlos Alazraqui, Steve Zahn, Doris Roberts, Slash, Loni Love, Jeff Bennett, Ariel Winter, Todd Stashwick, Olivia Olson, Danny Jacob; Animation, Action, Adventure;

In 2011, "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" was released by 20th Century Fox / Dune Entertainment / Chernin Entertainment; Rupert Wyatt (director); Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (screenplay); James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton, Andy Serkis, David Oyelowo, Tyler Labine, David Hewlett, Jamie Harris, Chelah Horsdal, Karin Konoval, Terry Notary, Richard Ridings, Devyn Dalton, Jay Caputo, Christopher Gordon; Sci-Fi, Action

In 2015, "Shaun the Sheep Movie" was released by Lionsgate / StudioCanal / Aardman Animations; Mark Burton (director); Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes

In 2016, "Suicide Squad" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / DC Entertainment / RatPac-Dune Entertainment / Atlas Entertainment; David Ayer (director/screenplay); Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis

In 2016, "Nine Lives" was released by EuropaCorp; Barry Sonnenfeld (director); Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Cheryl Hines, Malina Weissman, Christopher Walken

In 2022, "Bullet Train" was released by Columbia Pictures / 87North Productions; David Leitch (director); Zak Olkewicz (screenplay); Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A Martínez Ocasio, Sandra Bullock

In 2022, "Luck" was released by Apple TV+ / Skydance Animation; Peggy Holmes (director); Kiel Murray, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger (screenplay); Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O'Donoghue, John Ratzenberger

In 2022, "Prey" was released by Hulu / 20th Century Studios / Davis Entertainment; Dan Trachtenberg (director); Patrick Aison (screenplay); Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope, Dane DiLiegro

In 2022, "Easter Sunday" was released by Universal Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures / Rideback; Jay Chandrasekhar (director); Ken Cheng, Kate Angelo (screenplay); Jo Koy, Jimmy O. Yang, Tia Carrere, Brandon Wardell, Eva Noblezada, Tiffany Haddish, Lou Diamond Phillips

In 2022, "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie" was released by Netflix / Netflix Animation / Nickelodeon Movies; Ant Ward, Andy Suriano (directors); Tony Gama-Lobo, Rebecca May (screenplay); Ben Schwartz, Omar Benson Miller, Brandon Mychal Smith, Josh Brener, Kat Graham, Eric Bauza, Haley Joel Osment

In 2022, "Bodies Bodies Bodies" was released by A24; Halina Reijn (director); Sarah DeLappe (screenplay); Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha'la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, Lee Pace, Pete Davidson

In 2022, "They/Them" was released by Peacock / Blumhouse Productions; John Logan (director/screenplay); Kevin Bacon, Carrie Preston, Anna Chlumsky, Theo Germaine, Austin Crute

The Holiday Almanacs August 5, 2024

What's Today?

Today is Mon Aug the 5 in the year 2024 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Mon
This is day 218 of the year
Serialnumber = 45497
Julian date = 2460516 O.S.= 7 - 23 - 2024

Calendar

Holidays

Saint Afra Feast Day
[Bahamas, Barbados, Turks & Caicos Island] Emancipation Day (1838)
[British Commonwealth] Bank Holiday
[Canada] Civic Holiday (1st Monday)
[CO] Colorado Day/commemorating Colorado statehood in 1876
[Ivory Coast] Independence Day (1960) (1st Monday in August)
[Jamaica] Independence Day (1962)
[St Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla] August Monday
[USA] National Smile Week Begins
National Psychiatric Technician Week (Day 2)
[Burkina] (Upper Volta) Independence Day/Burkina Faso (1960)
[Iran] Constitution Day
[Upper Volta] Independence Day/Burkina Faso (1960)
[USA] National Mustard Day.
[World] Test Ban Day (Int'l Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War)
Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead Day (1864)
Federal Income Tax Birthday (boo!)
Goodbye Norma Jean Day
International Clown Week (Day 5)
Little Orphan Annie Birthday (b. 1924), her eyeballs MIA
National Failure Day
Simply Your Life Week (Day 5)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Leo: The Lion (7-23 thru 8-22); Ruling Planet: Sun. Element: Fire. Traits: Forceful, generous, creative, well-organized. Body part associated with this sign: The heart. Occupations: Supervisor, actor, king, activities requiring physical strength, bartender.
Astrological sign: Virgo: The Virgin (8-23 thru 9-22); Symbol: The Virgin. Ruling Planet: Mercury. Element: Earth. Traits: Analytical, discriminating, modest, neat. Body part associated with this sign: The belly. Occupations: Editor, medicine, chemistry, research, accounting.
Flowers: gladiolus and poppy
Gems: sardonyx and peridot
Full Moon: Sturgeon Moon and Barley Moon?
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
Hurricane Season Months in the East (June 1-Nov 30)
Hurricane Season Months in the West (June 1-Oct 31)
American Artists Appreciation Month
Architecture Month
Breastfeeding Month
Fall of Empires Month
Foot Health Month
National Canning Month
National Catfish Month
National Golf Month
National HAIRitage Month
National Parks Month
National Sandwich Month
National Water Quality Month
Psychic Month
Romance Awareness Month
Science, Medicine and Technology Books Month
Dog Days of Summer (thru 8-15)
Halfway Point Of Summer.
[Ancient Rome] Nonae Sextilis
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