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Demented Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by age), Events and Holidays December 2

Last Updated 12-24-2019

✍🎭Penelope Speeris -- Birthdate Conflict -- b.12/2/1945 N.S. or 12/2/1946 N.S.
Screenwriter, Producer/Director
Movie Titles: The Little Rascals (1994), Black Sheep, The Decline of Western Cilvilization, Wayne's World

🎭🎮Keith Szarabajka -- is 67 in the year 2019 and 68 in the year 2020; b.12/2/1952
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: The Equalizer, Angel, Golden Years (miniseries)
Movie Titles: The Green Mile, The Dark Knight
Video Games: Skylanders (series), Batman (series), Transformers (series), Spider-Man (series), Xenosaga (series), Star Wars (series)

✍🎭Dan Butler -- is 65 in the year 2019 and 66 in the year 2020; b.12/2/1954
Writer, TV Actor, Director, Gay
TV Shows: Frasier (as Bulldog Briscoe)
Movie Titles: Silence of the Lambs, Enemy of the State, Crazy Stupid Love

🎭🎵Patty Petersen -- is 65 in the year 2019 and 66 in the year 2020; b.12/2/1954
Teacher, Actress, Songwriter, Country Singer
Names/Places: Paul's sister; now known as Patti Petersen Mirkovich
Misc: retired from acting in 1966
TV Shows: The Donna Reed Show (as Trisha Stone)

🎭Lucy Alexis Liu -- is 51 in the year 2019 and 52 in the year 2020; b.12/2/1968
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer/Director
TV Shows: Pearl (as Amy Li), Ally McBeal (as Ling Woo), Elementary (as Dr. Joan Watson)
Movie Titles: Lucky Number Slevin, Kung Fu Panda, Shanghai Noon, Charlie's Angels (2000, 2003 as Full Throttle), Ballistic, Codename: The Cleaner

🎭Joe Lo Truglio -- is 49 in the year 2019 and 50 in the year 2020; b.12/2/1970
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (as Mr. Edwards)
Movie Titles: Superbad, Wreck-It Ralph, Pineapple Express

🎭Janna Michaels -- is 37 in the year 2019 and 38 in the year 2020; b.12/2/1982
Cartoon Voice Actor, Actress
Misc: retired from acting in 1997
TV Shows: What a Dummy (as Maggie Brannigan), TaleSpin (as Molly Cunningham)
Movie Titles: Little Giants, If These Walls Could Talk, Bushwhacked

🎭William Gaxton -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1893 d.2/2/1963 (69)
Actor, Vaudevillan

⚛🎭Dr. Peter Carl Goldmark -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1906 d.12/7/1977 (71)
Engineer, Inventor, TV Executive, Hungarian
Misc: of CBS; developed the first commercial colour-television system and the 33 1/3 revolutions-per-minute (rpm) long-playing (LP) phonograph record, which revolutionized the recording industry.

🎭Bill Erwin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1914 d.12/29/2010 (96)
Actor
TV Shows: Seinfeld (as the grumpy old man)

🎭Ezra Stone -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1917 d.3/3/1994 (76)
TV/Stage/Radio Actor, TV Producer/Director
Names/Places: b. in New Bedford, MA
Misc: The Aldrich Family's Henry Aldrich (radio); known for his high-pitched voice responding "coming, mother" to the command "Hen-Ree!"

🎵Milton Delugg -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1918 d.4/6/2015 (96)
Arranger, Composer, Accordionist, Bandleader
Misc: was in various 1950s TV shows
TV Shows: The Gong Show (bandleader)

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🎨Jack Davis -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1924 N.S. d.7/27/2016 N.S. (91)
Illustrator
Names/Places: RN: Jack Burton Davis Jr.
Misc: drew posters for movies such as "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"; poked fun at celebrities and politicians for decades; his work appeared on the covers of Time and TV Guide; designed album covers such as one for "The TV Album" for a "Weird Al" Yankovic collection of TV novelty songs
Book Titles: MAD Magazine

🎭Jonathan Frid -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1925 d.4/13/2012 (86)
Actor
TV Shows: Dark Shadows (as Barnabas Collins)

🎭Nadja Regin -- Birth Anniversary -- b.12/2/1931 N.S. d.4/6/2019 N.S. (87)
Actor, Serbian
TV Shows: The Benny Hill Show, Danger Man, The Saint
Movie Titles: From Russia With Love, Goldfinger

✍Stephen Potter -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/1/1900 d.12/2/1969 (69)
Humorist, British
Misc: best known for his mocking self-help books and their film and television derivatives

🎵Mo Jaffe -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/23/1901 d.12/2/1972 (71)
Songwriter, Novelty Singer, Bandleader

✍🎭Marty Feldman -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/8/1933 d.12/2/1982 (49)
Screen/Scriptwriter, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, English
Misc: Popular English TV personality with bulging eyes, shaggy hair, & a hooked nose; some say 1934; d. of a heart attack in Mexico
TV Shows: The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine
Movie Titles: Young Frankenstein

🎭🎵Desi Arnaz -- Death Anniversary -- b.3/2/1917 d.12/2/1986 (69)
Hall of Famer, TV/Movie Actor, TV Host, Producer/Director, Foreign Singer, Bandleader, Cuban
Names/Places: b. in Santiago; RN:Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Archa III; 2x Lucille Ball's hubby
Misc: executive producer with Lucille Ball for sitcoms The Mothers-In-Law, The Lucy Show, The Ann Sothern Show, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, I Love Lucy, and Willy
TV Shows: I Love Lucy (as Ricky Ricardo & creator), Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (host)

✍🎭Robert "Bob" Cummings -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/9/1910 N.S. d.12/2/1990 N.S. (80)
Author, TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Director
Names/Places: b. in Joplin, Mo; wed 5x's; d. in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Misc: some say b. in 1908
TV Shows: The Bob Cummings Show's/Love that Bob (as Bob Collins/Carson)

✍🎭Cal Tinney -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/2/1908 d.12/2/1993 (85)
Humorist, Actor, Comedian
Misc: radio: Stop Me If You Heard This One

✍📰🎭Joey Adams -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/6/1911 d.12/2/1999 (88)
Author, Columnist, TV Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: b. in New York City; FN:Joseph Abramowitz
Misc: Nightclubs, numerous books on comedy
Book Titles: Borscht Belt

🎭Christopher Evan Welch -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/28/1965 d.12/2/2013 (48)
Actor
Misc: known for his comic skills; played characters who were foolish, weak, conniving, or otherwise beset by moral turpitude

🎵Bobby Keyes -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/18/1953 d.12/2/2014 N.S. (60)
Saxophonist
Misc: sessionist with The Rolling Stones, Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, and more.

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In 1814, French author Donatien-Alphonse-Francois, Comte de Sade, better known as the Marquis de Sade, died in an insane asylum at age 74 after a lifetime of notoriety for his sexual perversities and writings.

In 1924, 12 x 02 = 24

In 1929, The Mickey Mouse film, “The Haunted House”, is completed.

In 1949, Gene Autryʹs song, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” hit the record charts. A Montgomery Ward ad man, Robert L. May, came up with a “Red-Nosed Reindeer” promotion in 1939, and the name Rudolph was chosen.

In 1949, “I Yust Go Nuts At Christmas” by Yogi Yorgesson entered the Top 40 chart.

In 1950, R.C., “The Thing” by Phil Harris hit number one on the pop chart.

In 1961, On the cover of TV Guide: “Joey Bishop”. Other Articles: Dennis Weaver, National Velvet

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #47. “The Chain of Command”. The Skipper worries that something is going to happen to him, so he begins to train Gilligan to be a leader. The Skipper then disappears leaving Gilligan in charge, with predictable results!

In 1965, Walt Disneyʹs movie “That Darn Cat!” opened in movie theaters.

In 1969, “Master” Tony Nelson finally grants Jeannieʹs wish, and marries her on “I Dream Of Jeannie.”

In 1972, Carly Simonʹs “Youʹre So Vain” is released. Background vocals include Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.

In 1972, Doctor Hookʹs “Cover of the Rolling Stone” was released.

In 1974, The number one Billboard Pop Hit: “Kung Fu Fighting,” Carl Douglas. The song originally was to be released as the B side to “I Want to Give You My Everything.”

In 1975, Disco group Silver Convention earns a gold record for “Fly, Robin, Fly,” which hit number one on the pop chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA. Whatʹs so remarkable about the song that the complete lyrics were “Fly, Robin, Fly, (repated thrice); Up Up To The Sky.” Thatʹs it. This song is has just six words.

In 1978, (NOTE NATURE OF ITEM) in “Saturday Night Liveʹs” last “Bees” sketch Walter Matthau, coach of the Bad News Bees, counsels his young ballplayers about self gratification.

In 1978, R.C., “Do Ya Think Iʹm Sexy” by Rod Stewart peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart; it was parodied the next year.

In 1978, R.C., “You Donʹt Bring Me Flowers” by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond peaked at number one on the pop singles chart; it was parodied into “You Donʹt Bring Me Floriculturally Diverse Polyfragrant Soilistically Challenged Multipetaled Victims of Pesticidal Food Chain Chauvinism”, by The Capitol Steps.

In 1981, American pop singer Britney Spears born in Kentwood, Louisiana.

In 1983, MTV aired the full-length Michael Jackson “Thriller” video for the first time.

In 1987, “The Grabowski Shuffle” video by Mike Ditka and The Grabowskis was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1988, The film, “Who Framed Roget Rabbit” is released in theaters in the United Kingdom.

In 1988, “The Naked Gun” based on the short-lived TV show “Police Squad” starring Leslie Neilsen opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1990, Actor Bob Cummings died in Woodland Hills, California, at age 80.

In 2003, “Tracy Morgan Show” premiered on NBC

In 2011, “Austin and Ally” began airing on Disney Channel

In 2024, 12 x 02 = 24

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1944, “The Trolley Song” by The Pied Pipers And Jo Stafford or Paul Weston And His Orchestra charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1944, “The Trolley Song” by Judy Garland charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Thing” by Phil Harris charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “An Open Letter To My Teenage Son” by Victor Lundberg charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)” by Hombres charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “Hooray For The Salvation Army Band” by Bill Cosby charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1967, “A Letter To Dad” by Every Father's Teenage Son charted at number 97 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Rockin' Pneumonia (and The Boogie Woogie Flu)” by Johnny Rivers charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Convention” by Delegates charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1972, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by Blue Ridge Rangers charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “The Cover Of 'Rolling Stone'” by Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson” by DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Principal's Office” by Young MC charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Owwww!” by Chunky A (Arsenio Hall) charted at number 96 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” by Los del Rio charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Kiss This” by Aaron Tippin charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “White And Nerdy” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 36 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Do-Re-Mi” by Blackbear Featuring Gucci Mane charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Sucu Sucu” by Laurie Johnson charted at number 15 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Sucu Sucu” by Nina And Frederick charted at number 27 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “The Coffee Song (They've Got An Awfil Lot Of Coffee In Brazil)” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Toy Balloon” by Russ Conway charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “King Kong” by Terry Lightfoot charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “My Ding-a-Ling” by Chuck Berry charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “I Lost My Heart To A Starship Trooper” by Sarah Brightman And Hot Gossip charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “A Taste Of Aggro” by The Barron Knights charted at number 19 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Toast” by Streetband charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 37 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Dippety Day” by Father Abraham And The Smurfs charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Doctor Who” by Mankind charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Radio Radio” by Elvis Costello And The Attractions charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Christmas In Smurfland” by Father Abraham And The Smurfs charted at number 68 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “The Eve Of The War (Ben Liebrand remix)” by Jeff Wayne charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Rapper's Delight '89” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I Believe / Up On The Roof” by Robson Green And Jerome Flynn charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “For All The Cows” by Foo Fighters charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 56 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers Featuring Gillette charted at number 132 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 4 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

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

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

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1950, “The Old Piano Roll Blues” by Eddie Cantor And Lisa Kirk or Les Welch charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy” by Bing Crosby or Phil Harris charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “The Old Master Painter” by Dick Haymes or Phil Harris charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1950, “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” by Gene Autry or Bing Crosby charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1961, “My Boomerang Won't Come Back” by Charlie Drake charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A. / The Women” by Village People charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Ça plane pour moi / Pogo pogo” by Plastic Bertrand charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin' / Razzamatazz” by John Travolta charted at number 65 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “The Eve Of The War / The Red Weed” by Jeff Wayne Featuring Justin Hayward charted at number 72 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Macho Man / Just A Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody” by Village People charted at number 78 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race / Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen charted at number 82 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “In The Summertime” by Shaggy Featuring Rayvon charted at number 33 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” by Scatman John charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 38 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2006, “I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)” by Sandi Thom charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 34 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1978, “Macho Man” by Village People charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 14 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 21 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 1 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “AM Radio” by Everclear charted at number 45 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2017, “Man's Not Hot” by Big Shaq (Michael Dapaah) charted at number 36 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

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

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 18 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men charted at number 15 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

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

In 1995, “Wild 'N Free” by Rednex charted at number 32 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1967, “Tonight Will Be Stoned” by The Motions charted at number 18 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “I Put A Spell On You” by Creedence Clearwater Revival charted at number 12 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” by Meat Loaf charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Greased Lightnin'” by John Travolta charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 42 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 10 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

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

In 2000, “I Want Candy” by Aaron Carter charted at number 70 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Let Me Be A Drag Queen” by Sister Queen charted at number 10 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Scatman's World” by Scatman John charted at number 15 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 21 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 56 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “Un monde Pokémon” by Pokémon charted at number 61 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1961, “Big Bad John” by Jimmy Dean charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day” by Gilbert O'Sullivan charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 6 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Bicycle Race” by Queen charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “Swing The Mood” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1972, “Mouldy Old Dough” by Lieutenant Pigeon charted at number 4 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Popcorn” by Hot Butter charted at number 8 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

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

In 1995, “Jingle Bells” by Yello charted at number 35 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “I Wanna Be A Hippy” by Technohead charted at number 45 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Wild 'N Free” by Rednex charted at number 49 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2000, “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem charted at number 44 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1961, “Goodbye Cruel World” by James Darren charted at number 1 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1961, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by The Tokens charted at number 7 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Crazy Horses” by The Osmonds charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1972, “Elected!” by Alice Cooper charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1978, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1989, “We Didn't Start The Fire” by Billy Joel charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1995, “Like A Rolling Stone” by The Rolling Stones charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs December 2, 2020

What's Today?

Today is Wed Dec the 2 in the year 2020 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 337 of the year
Serialnumber = 44155
Julian date = 2459174 O.S.= 11 - 19 - 2020

Calendar

Holidays

[USA] Lefotver Week (Day 6)
[USA] Travelers With Disabilities Awareness Week (Day 4)
[Pan American] Pan American Health Day (1940)
[Cuba] Landing of Granma Expeditionaries
[Laos] Proclamation of Lao People's Democratic Republic (1975)
[USA] Holidays Are Pickle Days (thru 12-31)
[USA] Mars Landing Day
[United Arab Emirates] Independence Day (1971)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Sagittarius: The Archer (thru 11-22 thru 12-21); Ruling Planet: Jupiter. Element: Fire. Traits: Bountiful, frank, versatile, philosophical. Body part associated with this sign: The thighs. Occupations: Travel, politics, meteorology, philosophy, religion.
Astrological sign: Capricorn: The Goat (12-22 thru 1-20) Ruling Planet: Saturn; Element: Earth; Traits: Ambitious, disciplined, persevering, pessimistic; Body part associated with this sign: The knees. Occupations: Positions of trust, banking, mountain climbing, coaching, engineering.
Flowers: narcissus, poinsettia and holly
Gems: turquoise and zircon
Full Moon: the Cold Moon and the Oak Moon, the Long Night's Moon
Art and Architecture Books Month
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Hi Neighbor Month
Bingo's Birthday Month
Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month
International Calendar Awareness Month
Made In America Month
National Indigestion Season-Jewish Book Month
Project Red Ribbon (Nov 1-Jan 1)
Read A New Book Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Stress-Free Family Holidays Month
Universal Human Rights Month