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Demented Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by name), Events and Holidays for April 13

Last Updated 12-05-2019

🎵Lou Bega -- is 44 in the year 2019 and 45 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1975
Singer
Song Titles: Mambo Number 5

🎭🎮Colleen Clinkenbeard -- is 39 in the year 2019 and 40 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1980 N.S.
Voice Actress, Video Game Voice Actress
Misc: a prolific voice actress who acted in English versions of Japanese anime series
TV Shows: Dragon Ball (series)
Movie Titles: Dragon Age, One Piece, Fullmetal Alchemist
Video Games: Orcs Must Die! (series), Fullmetal Alchemist (series), Ghostbusters: The Video Game, Dragon Ball (series)

🎭Peter Davison -- is 68 in the year 2019 and 69 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1951
TV Actor, English
TV Shows: Dr. Who (the fifth actor to play the Doctor)

🎭Tony Dow -- is 74 in the year 2019 and 75 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1945
Actor, Director
Names/Places: b. in Hollywood, Ca.
TV Shows: Leave it to Beaver (as Wally Cleaver, also in Still the Beaver)

🎭Gary Kroeger -- is 62 in the year 2019 and 63 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1957
Comedian, Variety Show Host, Cartoon Voice Actor
TV Shows: Dilbert, Saturday Night Live (1982-85), Comic Strip Live
Movie Titles: The Big Picture

🎭Lee Newton -- is 34 in the year 2019 and 35 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1985 N.S.
Comedienne

🎭Hannah Pilkes -- is 27 in the year 2019 and 28 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1992 N.S.
Actress, Comedienne

🎭Caroline Rhea -- is 55 in the year 2019 and 56 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1964
Actress, Comedienne, TV Hostess, TV Talk Show Hostess, Cartoon Voice Actress, Panelist, Canadian
TV Shows: Sabrina The Teenage Witch (as Aunt Hildaguarde "Hilda" Antoinette Spellman), Hollywood Squares (panel), The Biggest Loser, Phineas and Ferb
Movie Titles: The Perfect Man

🎭Christopher Strauli -- is 73 in the year 2019 and 74 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1946 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: Only When I Laugh (as Norman Binns)

🎭Lyle Waggoner -- is 84 in the year 2019 and 85 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1935
TV Actor, Game Show Host, Announcer
Names/Places: b. in Kansas City, Kansas; Rugged Rock Hudson type
TV Shows: Carol Burnett Show, Wonder Woman (as Major Steve Trevor)

🎭🎵Allison Williams -- is 31 in the year 2019 and 32 in the year 2020; b.4/13/1988
Actress, Comedienne, Singer
TV Shows: Girls

🎭Don Adams -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/13/1923 d.9/25/2005 (82)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian, TV Host, Cartoon Voice Actor
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: many say b. 1926 or 1927 or Apr 19
TV Shows: Kraft Music Hall, Bill Dana Show (as Byron), Get Smart (as Agent 86), Check It Out (as Howard Bannister), Tennessee Tuxedo (voice), Inspector Gadget (voice), Don Adams Screen Test

🎭🎵Jerry Bresler -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/13/1908 d.8/23/1977 (69)
Movie Producer, Songwriter
Song Titles: Five Guys Named Moe (songwriter)
Movie Titles: Our Gang

🎨James Ensor -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/13/1860 d.11/19/1949 (89)
Painter, Etcher
Misc: Flemish; Dig him up and shake his hand, appreciate the man (They Might Be Giants)

🎵🎸Lowell George -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/13/1945 d.6/29/1979 (34)
Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist
Group Names: Little Feat, Mothers Of Invention

🎭Willie Howard -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/13/1886 d.1/14/1949 (62)
Stage Actor, Radio Actor, Comedian

🎭Ken Nordine -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/13/1920 N.S. d.2/16/2019 N.S. (98)
Actor
Misc: Commercial announcer; WordJazz pioneer
Song Titles: Word Jazz

🎭Frank Bank -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/12/1942 d.4/13/2013 (71)
Actor
TV Shows: Leave it to Beaver (as Clarence 'Lumpy' Rutherford)

✍🎭Miloš Forman -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/18/1932 N.S. d.4/13/2018 N.S. (86)
Screen/Scriptwriter, Professor, Movie Director, Czech
Movie Titles: Man on the Moon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, The People vs. Larry Flynt

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

🎭Claire Gordon -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/16/1941 d.4/13/2015 (74)
Actress, Comedienne, English

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🎭Richard Hurndall -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/3/1910 d.4/13/1984 (73)
TV Actor
TV Shows: Dr. Who (Doctor)

🎭Jimmy Logan -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/4/1928 d.4/13/2001 (73)
Comedian, British

🎵George Rock -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/11/1919 d.4/13/1988 (68)
Novelty Singer
Group Names: Spike Jones and the City Slickers

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In 1932, The Mickey Mouse film, “Barnyard Olympics”, is released. Pluto also appears.

In 1935, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickeyʹs Kangaroo”, is released. Pluto also appears. This is the last black-and-white Disney cartoon.

In 1951, Max Weinberg, drummer for the Bruce Sprinsteenʹs E Street Band who later became musical director for “Late Night with Conan OʹBrien,” born.

In 1952, 04 x 13 = 52

In 1959, R.C., “Pink Shoe Laces” by Dodie Stevens peaked at number three on the pop singles chart.

In 1961, Bob Newhart won the best new artist Grammy. He also won album of the year for “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart.”

In 1962, “The Soupy Sales Show”, TV Childrens, last aired on ABC, syndicated 1965-67, 79.

In 1963, R.C., “Bill Bailey, Wonʹt You Please Come Home” by Ella Fitzgerald peaked at #75 on the pop singles chart.

In 1963, R.C., “Do The Bird” by Dee Dee Sharp peaked at number ten on the pop singles chart. If you cut someone off on the road, youʹll get someone doing the bird on you.

In 1963, R.C., “Mr. Bass Man” by Johnny Cymbal peaked at #16 on the pop singles chart.

In 1979, The longest doubles ping-pong match ended after 101 hours.

In 1983, “The Alexis and Krystle Catfight” Alexis (Joan Collins) always likes to go for the soft underbelly. So when she sees Krystle (Linda Evans) sitting placidly and prettily by the lily pond, she starts needling the current Mrs. Carrington mercilessly about her inability to conceive. Now the gloves are off. “You miserable bitch,” cries Krystle, diving at her tormentor. They plunge into the pond and start “waling” on each other, wet hair, soggy silk and all. When Alexis tries to escape, Krystle says, “Oh, no, you donʹt,” and cracks her one right on the kisser.

In 1985, R.C., “We Are The World” by U.S.A. For Africa peaked at number one on the pop singles chart. It was parodied into “We Are The Worms”.

In 1985, Sportscaster Howard Cosell was a guest on “Saturday Night Live.”

In 1986, “Return To Mayberry” aired featuring the original cast of the “Andy Griffith Show”.

In 1991, R.C., “Rico Suave” by Geraldo peaked at number seven on the pop singles chart; “Weird Al” parodied it into “Taco Grande”.

In 1997, At Shea Stadium, the Cubs lose their 13th consecutive game to match the longest losing streak in the franchiseʹs 122-year history. Reliever Turk Wendell, wearing #13, is credited with the loss as the Mets defeat Chicago, 6-3.

In 2001, A claymation version of Canadaʹs Barenaked Ladies makes an appearance on the UPN series “Gary and Mike.” The episode features the voices of various bandmembers offering commentary on the hapless title charactersʹ road trip across the U.S.

In 2002, On the cover of TV Guide: “Jay Leno”

In 2004, The Pixies unleash a 27-song set at Minneapolisʹ Fine Line Music Cafe in what is the pioneering alternative rock actʹs first show in 12 years. 27? What a funny number!

In 2012, The movie “The Three Stooges” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2013, Hundreds of opponents of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher partied in Londonʹs Trafalgar Square to celebrate her death, sipping champagne and chanting, “Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead.”

In 2018, “Lost in Space” returned to be airing new episodes on Netflix.

In 2052, 04 x 13 = 52

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1957, “Little Darlin'” by The Diamonds charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Mangos” by Rosemary Clooney charted at number 40 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)” by Chuck Berry charted at number 46 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Little Darlin'” by The Gladiolas charted at number 47 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1957, “Banana Boat (Day-O)” by Stan Freberg charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Puff The Magic Dragon” by Peter, Paul And Mary charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Do The Bird” by Dee Dee Sharp charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Mr. Bass Man” by Johnny Cymbal charted at number 16 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Surfin' U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys charted at number 33 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Yakety Sax” by Boots Randolph charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Sun Arise” by Rolf Harris charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Funny Man” by Ray Stevens charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Summertime Blues” by Blue Cheer charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “The Unicorn” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 26 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Red, Red Wine” by Neil Diamond charted at number 73 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Loving You Has Made Me Bananas” by Guy Marks charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Rock On” by David Essex charted at number 30 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Midnight At The Oasis” by Maria Muldaur charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Spiders And Snakes” by Jim Stafford charted at number 55 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Once You Understand” by Think charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Streak” by Ray Stevens charted at number 84 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Frank Sinatra charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 12 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody” by David Lee Roth charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Smuggler's Blues” by Glenn Frey charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Basketball” by Kurtis Blow charted at number 85 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Signs” by Tesla charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “How To Dance” by Bingoboys Featuring Princessa charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Star Spangled Banner” by Whitney Houston charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “People Are Still Having Sex” by LaTour charted at number 76 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Deep, Deep Trouble” by The Simpsons Featuring Bart And Homer charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Peaches” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 29 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Amish Paradise” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Love It” by Icona Pop Featuring Charli XCX charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 44 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1963, “Let's Turkey Trot” by Little Eva charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Mr. Bass Man” by Johnny Cymbal charted at number 24 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1963, “Fireball XL5” by Don Spencer charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Billy, Don't Be A Hero” by Paper Lace charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)” by The Carpenters charted at number 13 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Remember You're A Womble” by The Wombles charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “The Wombling Song” by The Wombles charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Clouds Across The Moon” by The RAH Band charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Dancing In The Dark (EP)” by Big Daddy charted at number 29 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 91 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Deep, Deep Trouble” by The Simpsons Featuring Bart And Homer charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Stonk” by Hale And Pace charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Rock The Casbah” by The Clash charted at number 32 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “I'm Going Slightly Mad” by Queen charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “I Wanna Be A Hippy” by Technohead charted at number 23 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 47 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Let's Get Ready To Rhumble” by PJ And Duncan (Ant And Dec) charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Gangnam Style” by PSY charted at number 46 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc charted at number 90 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 39 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong charted at number 82 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1968, “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers charted at number 6 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Underneath The Arches / Friday Kind Of Monday” by Johnny Farnham charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” by Johnny Farnham charted at number 16 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Farewell Aunty Jack / Doin' The Aunty Jack” by Grahame Bond charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1974, “Smokin' In The Boys Room / Barefootin'” by Brownsville Station charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “I'm An Individual” by Jacko charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Operaa House” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 22 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “How To Dance” by Bingoboys Featuring Princessa charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 1 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 5 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Peaches” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 47 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 26 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Operaa House” by Malcolm McLaren And The World Famous Supreme Team Show charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 48 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Peaches” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 9 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “How Bizarre” by OMC charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Lump” by The Presidents Of The United States Of America charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 26 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Harlem Shake” by Baauer charted at number 29 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2013, “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz charted at number 34 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2019, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 3 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 17 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1968, “Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” by John Fred And His Playboy Band charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 5 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids charted at number 23 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “How To Dance” by Bingoboys Featuring Princessa charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 20 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 30 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 1 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Drill Instructor” by Captain Jack charted at number 10 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 12 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Captain Jack” by Captain Jack charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Help Me Dr. Dick” by E-Rotic charted at number 29 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “... Is Funny!” by Barabba Featuring Dum Dum Toys charted at number 36 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1968, “Simon Says” by 1910 Fruitgum Company charted at number 14 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 17 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “The Grease Megamix” by John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “I'm Going Slightly Mad” by Queen charted at number 20 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “How To Dance” by Bingoboys Featuring Princessa charted at number 50 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 52 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Everybody F**k Now” by Sissy P*n*s Factory charted at number 57 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Captain Jack” by Captain Jack charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 5 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr. charted at number 18 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 3 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Creep” by Radiohead charted at number 27 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Woodpeckers From Space” by Video Kids charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Do The Bartman” by The Simpsons charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 16 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “Muh!” by Matterhorn Project charted at number 7 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 24 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Stairway To Heaven” by Frank Zappa charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1991, “Wiggle It” by 2 In A Room charted at number 21 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Macarena” by Los del Rio charted at number 10 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Spaceman” by Babylon Zoo charted at number 11 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Drill Instructor” by Captain Jack charted at number 15 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1996, “Captain Jack” by Captain Jack charted at number 39 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1968, “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)” by Manfred Mann charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “The Unicorn” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 11 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1968, “Summertime Blues” by Blue Cheer charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1985, “One Night In Bangkok” by Murray Head charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for April 13, 2020

What's Today?

Today is Mon Apr the 13 in the year 2020 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 104 of the year
Serialnumber = 43922
Julian date = 2458941 O.S.= 3 - 31 - 2020

Calendar

Holidays

Fifth Day of Passover
Easter Monday (Can./Aust.) Egg Salad Week, Talking Book Week
Dyngus Day (New York, Indiana, Michigan and North Dakota), day after Easter, Polish-origin holiday
[USA] Archeology Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Buildings Safety Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Garden Week Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Library Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Medical Laboratory Week (Day 2)
[USA] National Public Safety Telecommunication Week (Day 2)
[USA] Pan American Week (Day 2)
[USA] Archeology Week (Day 3)
[USA] Archeology Week (Day 4)
[USA] Archeology Week (Day 5)
[Alabama, Oklahoma] Thomas Jefferson's Birthday (1743)
[Chad] Natl Day
[India] Tamil New Year's Day
[Maryland] John Hanson Day
[Sicily] Independence Day (1848). free from Naples
[Thailand] Songkran Day-honors monks thru 4-14
[USA] Dimestore Day
[USA] Huguenot Day (1598)
[USA] Thomas Jefferson Day (1743)
[southeast Asia] Solar New Year
[USA] Archeology Week (Day 6)

Reminders

Astrological sign: Aries: The Ram (3-21 thru 4-19); Aries people are bold, impulsive and confident. Body part associated with this sign: The head. Element: Fire. Occupations: Exploration, the military, entrepreneur, outdoor engineering, fireman. Ruling Planet: Mars. Traits: Energetic, assertive, impulsive.
Astrological sign: Taurus: The Bull (4-20 thru 5-20); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Earth. Traits: Determined, persistent, loyal. Body part associated with this sign: The neck. Occupations: Farming, the arts (music), work requiring research, building, hand work.
Flower: Sweet Pea and Daisy
Gem: Diamond
Full Moon: the Pink moon
Astrological sign: Taurus: The Bull (4-20 thru 5-20); Ruling Planet: Venus. Element: Earth. Traits: Determined, persistent, loyal. Body part associated with this sign: The neck. Occupations: Farming, the arts (music), work requiring research, building, hand work.
Actors Appreciation Month
Alcohol Awareness Month
America's Heartland Development Month
Big Brothers and Sisters Appreciation Week held on 3rd or 4th week in April not conflicting with Easter
Cancer Control Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Confederate Heritage Month
Dog Appreciation Month
Fair Housing Month
Fresh Florida Tomato Month
Holy Humor Month
Home Improvement Months (not the TV show) (from April-Sep)
International Amateur Radio Month
International Guitar Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Knuckles Down Month
Listening Awareness Month
Mathematics Education Month
Minnesota Authors Month
Month of the Young Child
Multicultural Communication Month
Municipal Community Month
National Anxiety Month
National Art Glass Month
National Cable Month (1987)
National Ergonomics Month
National Fresh Celery Month
National Frozen Food Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
National Poetry Month
National Recycling Month
National STDs Education and Awareness Month
National School Library Month
National TMJ Awareness Month
National Volunteers Week held on 3rd or 4th week in April not conflicting with Easter
National Weight Loss Month
National Welding Month
National Woodworking Month
Parkinson's Awareness Month
Pets are Wonderful Month
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sports Eye Safety Month
Stress Awareness Month
National Knuckles Down Month
National Lawn and Garden Month
National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education and Awareness Month
National Youth Sports Safety Month
Worldwide Innovation Month
Zoo and Aquarium Month.
Travel and Entertainment Books Month
[Ancient Rome] Ides of April in ancient Rome; Id Apr