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Demented Datebook: Births and Deaths (sorted by name), Events and Holidays for April 17

Last Updated 12-05-2019

🎭Sean Bean -- is 60 in the year 2019 and 61 in the year 2020; b.4/17/1959
Actor, Producer, English
TV Shows: Legends (as Martin Odum), Game of Thrones (as Ned Stark)
Movie Titles: The Lord of the Rings (series as Boromir), The Martian, GoldenEye, Patriot Games, Troy, National Treasure

🎭David Bradley -- is 77 in the year 2019 and 78 in the year 2020; b.4/17/1942 N.S.
Actor, English
TV Shows: Game of Thrones, Mount Pleasant, The Strain (as Abraham Setrakian)
Movie Titles: Captain America (series), Harry Potter (series)

🎵🎸Roy Ralph Estrada -- is 76 in the year 2019 and 77 in the year 2020; b.4/17/1943
Criminal, Rock & Roll Bassist
Group Names: Little Feat, Mothers Of Invention

🎭Monet Mazur -- is 43 in the year 2019 and 44 in the year 2020; b.4/17/1976
Actress
Movie Titles: Torque, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Just Married, Blow, Monster-in-Law

🎭🎮Joe Alaskey -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/17/1952 N.S. d.2/3/2016 N.S. (63)
Actor, Comedian, Cartoon Voice Actor, Video Game Voice Actor
Misc: one of the successors of Mel Blanc in impersonating the voices for many Warner Brothers cartoons
TV Shows: Rugrats (as Grandpa Lou Pickles), Tiny Toon Adventures (as Plucky Duck)
Movie Titles: Who Framed Rogeer Rabbit, Forrest Gump, Casper, The Rugrats Movie (series), Tom and Jerry (series)
Video Games: Rugrats (series), The Sopranos: Road to Respect, Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, Looney Tunes (series), SpongeBob SquarePants (series),

📰🎭🎵Don Kirshner -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/17/1933 d.1/17/2011 (77)
Hall of Famer, Publisher, TV Host, Music Producer
Names/Places: b. in Bronx, N.Y.
Misc: Music Promoter; TV/radio bubblegum music creator
Group Names: The Monkees (supervisor)
TV Shows: Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, The Archies (TV show creator), The Monkees (producer)

🎵🎸Pete Shelley -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/17/1955 N.S. d.12/6/2018 N.S. (63)
Songwriter, Punk Rock Singer/Guitarist, English
Group Names: The Buzzcocks, soloist
Song Titles: Orgasm Addict, What Do I Get?, Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've) (previous titles as lead of The Buzzcocks), Homosapien, Telephone Operator

🎭Señor Wences -- Birth Anniversary -- b.4/17/1896 d.4/20/1999 (103)
Puppeteer, Ventriloquist
Misc: the master ventriloquist who delighted "Ed Sullivan Show" audiences by bantering in a comic Spanish accent with his puppet-in-a-box Pedro ("S'OK?" "S'awright!") and his falsetto-voiced hand puppet Johnny; RN:Wenceslao Moreno; usually celebrated his birthday on Apr 20

🎵🎸Eddie Cochran -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/3/1938 N.S. d.4/17/1960 N.S. (21)
Hall of Famer, Songwriter, Rock & Roll Singer/Guitarist
Names/Places: b. in Oklahoma City; RN:Ray Edward Cochrane
Song Titles: C'mon Everybody, Somethin' Else, Summertime Blues

🎭Louise Fazenda -- Death Anniversary -- b.6/17/1895 d.4/17/1962 (66)
Movie Actress, Comedienne

✍⚛📰⚖💰Benjamin Franklin -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1706 N.S. or 1/6/1705 J-LD or 1/6/1706 Ju-1 d.4/17/1790 N.S. (84)
Hall of Famer, Author, Philosopher, Scientist, Inventor, Publisher, Printer, Statesman, Diplomat, Philanthropist, American
Names/Places: b. in Boston; d. in Philadelphia
Misc: Postmaster General; Declaration of Independence signer; invented bifocals, streetlights, lightning rods, stoves, & harmonicas; Elder Statesman of the American Revolution; 1st Ambassador of France; on a $100 bill; in the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Book Titles: Poor Richard's Almanac

🎭Marjorie Gateson -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1891 d.4/17/1977 (86)
Actress, Vaudevillaness
TV Shows: One Man's Family (as Fanny)

🎨🎵🎸Linda McCartney -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/24/1941 d.4/17/1998 (56)
Photographer, Vegetarian, Music Producer, Songwriter, Keyboardist, Pianist, Rock & Roll Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City; Paul's wife; MN:Louise Eastman
Misc: some say b. 1942
Group Names: Paul McCartney & Wings

🎵🎸Felix Pappalardi -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/3/1938 d.4/17/1983 (44)
Music Producer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Rock & Roll Bassist
Group Names: Mountain, Cream

🎭Doris Roberts -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/4/1930 d.4/17/2016 N.S. (85)
TV Actress
Names/Places: b. in St. Louis, MO
Misc: some say b. 1925, 1928 or 1929
TV Shows: Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Dorelda), Soap (as Flo), St. Elsewhere (as bag lady), Angie (as Theresa Falco), Maggie, Remington Steele (as Mildred Krebs), Dream On (as Angie Pedalbee), Everybody Loves Raymond (as Marie Barone), Keeping Up With The Steins

🎭Dick Shawn -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/1/1923 d.4/17/1987 (63)
TV/Movie Actor, Comedian
Names/Places: RN:Richard Schulefand
Misc: stage:The Producers (as Adolf Hitler in a musical comedy); some say b. 1928 or 1929
TV Shows: Hail to the Chief

🎵Jack Yellen -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/6/1892 d.4/17/1991 (98)
Lyricist, Songwriter, Polish
Misc: wrote more than 130 popular songs such as Happy Days Are Here Again and Ain't She Sweet

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In 1937, A screwy wild duck who later became known as super cartoon star Daffy Duck made his debut in 'Porkyʹs Duck Hunt', directed by Tex Avery by Warner Bros. He was officially christened “Daffy” opposite Egghead (Elmer Fudd later on) in “Daffy Duck and Egghead” January 1, 1938.

In 1937, Petunia Pig, Cartoon Character, Porkyʹs girlfriend; debut in 'Porkyʹs Romance' by Warner Bros.

In 1937, The Mickey Mouse film, “Mickeyʹs Amateurs” is released. Donald Duck, Clara Cluck, Clarabelle Cow, and Goofy also appear.

In 1953, On the cover of TV Guide: “Milton Berle, Lucille Ball, Sid Caesar, and Imogene Coca in a cartoon totem pole arrangement”. Other Articles: See It Now, Hit Parade

In 1953, R.C., “(How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window” by Lita Roza peaked at number one on the United Kingdom pop singles chart.

In 1957, The “Disneyland” TV show features “More About Silly Symphonies”.

In 1961, R.C., “(Theme From) My Three Sons” by Lawrence Welk Orchestra peaked at #55 on the pop singles chart.

In 1964, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reported that an FBI Lab confessed that it had been unable to determine the lyrics to the song “Louie Louie,” “no matter what speed we play it at.” (The song had been banned from a number of radio stations after it was deemed “obscene.”)

In 1965, Gilliganʹs Island episode #29. “Three to Get Ready”. The Skipper insists a stone found by Gilligan will grant the finder three wishes before sundown. The professor, of course, insists it is just superstition. Two gallons of ice cream later, Gilligan has only one wish left…..and the sun is going down!

In 1967, Gilliganʹs Island episode #98. “Gilligan, the Goddess”. King Killiwani and two other natives come to the island looking for a 'White Goddess.' Ginger an Mary Ann are likely candidates, until the Castaways discover that the natives plan to take the “White Goddess” back to their island to marry a volcano and then be sacrificed into it. After seeing Gilligan in a wig and heels, the natives choose him as the “White Goddess.” This was the final episode before the show got canceled. The reason the show got canceled was because they had to let some shows go and the wife of the CBS president loved Gunsmoke, so he renewed Gunsmoke and got rid of Gilliganʹs Island.

In 1967, “Winchester Cathedral” album by Lawrence Welk was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1968, 04 x 17 = 68

In 1970, Johnny Cash played the White House for President Nixon, who asked Cash to play “Okie From Muskogee”, “A Boy Named Sue”, and “Welfare Cadillac”; Cash refused to play the “Okie” song.

In 1976, On the cover of TV Guide: “Gabriel Kaplan and Marcia Strassman of Welcome Back, Kotter” Other Articles: Carlton the Doorman

In 1976, Presidential press secretary Ron Nessen hosts the most publicized and criticized program in the (then) short history of “Saturday Night Live.” Due to a techniciansʹ strike, the camera canʹt move, so the show features more commercial parodies than normal. Among the highlights: Dan Aykroyd liquefying a dead fish in the “Bass-O-Matic '76”, “Autumn Fizz, the carbonated douche”, the “Fluckers” sketch in which jam makers suggest that with a name like Fluckers / Mangled Baby Ducks / Painful Rectal Itch / Monkey Pus / Dog Vomit / Fluckers…it has to be good, Emily Litella misunderstanding about about “presidential erections,” and the real President Ford uttering the opening “Live from New York.”

In 1976, The “Bass-O-Matic '76” classic Saturday Night Live ad parody aired.

In 1979, The Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners, 6-5, but almost no one knew. Only 653 fans showed up for the game in Oakland.

In 1992, Jockeying for post-Carson ratings position, long-fingered, over-confident talk show host Arsenio Hall declares, “Iʹm going to kick Jay Lenoʹs ass.” The Arsenio Hall Show will be canceled two years later.

In 2001, Appalachian group Hayseed Dixie releases its album “A Hillbilly Tribute To AC/DC.” AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson describes the groupʹs offbeat covers _ including such classics as “Highway To Hell,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” and “Back In Black” _ as “hilarious.”

In 2002, The 30,000th person to be entered into David Tannyʹs Celebrity Birthday Datebase…Steve Kmetko of E! News Daily! Whoʹs going to be the 40,000th person?

In 2016, Actress Doris Roberts, who played the tart-tongued, endlessly meddling mother on CBSʹ “Everybody Loves Raymond,” died at age 90.

In 2068, 04 x 17 = 68

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1948, “Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me)” by Peggy Lee charted at number 1 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover” by Art Mooney And His Orchestra And Choir charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover” by Russ Morgan And The Ames Brothers charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Sabre Dance” by Woody Herman charted at number 13 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1948, “Sabre Dance Boogie” by Freddy Martin Featuring Barclay Allen charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “The Clapping Song” by Shirley Ellis charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Do The Clam” by Elvis Presley charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Crazy Downtown” by Allan Sherman charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Wooly Bully” by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs charted at number 61 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Iko Iko” by Dixie Cups charted at number 63 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “One Toke Over The Line” by Brewer And Shipley charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chick-A-Boom (Don't Ya Jes' Love It)” by Daddy Dewdrop charted at number 25 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Timothy” by The Buoys charted at number 32 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Lally Stott charted at number 92 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Welcome Back (Theme From 'Welcome Back, Kotter')” by John Sebastian charted at number 11 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Junk Food Junkie” by Larry Groce charted at number 65 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “One Piece At A Time” by Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Three charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Jasper” by Jim Stafford charted at number 75 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The Fonz Song” by Heyettes charted at number 98 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles charted at number 22 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner And Garcia charted at number 24 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pop Goes The Movies” by Meco charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Take Off” by Bob And Doug McKenzie w/ Geddy Lee charted at number 37 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Apache” by The Sugarhill Gang charted at number 53 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Murphy's Law” by Cheri charted at number 82 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal” by Arrested Development charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Man On The Moon” by R.E.M. charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Three Little Pigs” by Green Jellÿ charted at number 43 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Supermodel (You Better Work)” by RuPaul charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Tarzan Boy” by Baltimora charted at number 52 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “I'll Think Of A Reason Later” by Lee Ann Womack charted at number 41 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” by Baz Luhrmann charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 62 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hillbilly Shoes” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 67 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 88 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Redneck Woman” by Gretchen Wilson charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “I'm Awesome” by Spose charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “Hillbilly Bone” by Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1965, “Pop Go The Workers” by The Barron Knights charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “Do The Clam” by Elvis Presley charted at number 30 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “A Windmill On Old Amsterdam” by Ronnie Hilton charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Grandad” by Clive Dunn charted at number 28 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Sugar, Sugar” by Sakkarin charted at number 41 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Pinball Wizard” by Elton John charted at number 10 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “This Time (We'll Get It Right) / We'll Fly The Flag” by England World Cup Squad '82 charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit charted at number 31 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Mickey” by Toni Basil charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Love Potion #9” by Tygers Of Pan Tang charted at number 45 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Wrestlemania” by WWF Superstars charted at number 20 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 6 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 73 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1954, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by The Four Lads charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1965, “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller charted at number 19 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Lally Stott charted at number 17 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody / I'm In Love With My Car” by Queen charted at number 2 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy / Black Bear Road” by C.W. McCall charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “D.I.V.O.R.C.E / Cuckoo” by Billy Connolly charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem) / Slap Your Draughty Blue Jeans” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “I Like Beer / From A Mansion To A Honky Tonk” by Tom T. Hall charted at number 80 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh) / Paper Face” by Dove charted at number 96 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Homosapien / Keat's Song” by Pete Shelley charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Golden Brown / Love 30” by The Stranglers charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh) / Rhythm, Movement And Throbbing” by Tight Fit charted at number 36 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Mickey / Hanging Around” by Toni Basil charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Working In The Coal Mine / The Day My Baby Gave Me a Suprise” by Devo charted at number 54 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under / Crazy” by Men At Work charted at number 78 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Wordy Rappinghood / (You Don't Stop) Wordy Rappinghood” by Tom Tom Club charted at number 83 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em) / When The Music Starts” by The Greg Kihn Band charted at number 96 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Stuck On Elvis / ?” by Shakin' Stevens charted at number 98 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 8 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 3 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “DooDah!” by Cartoons charted at number 39 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 41 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 42 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2010, “TiK ToK (Parody)” by The Midnight Beast charted at number 29 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 3 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Convoy” by C.W. McCall charted at number 16 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1976, “Put Another Log On The Fire (Male Chauvinist National Anthem)” by Bill And Boyd charted at number 19 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Mr. Wendal / Revolution” by Arrested Development charted at number 6 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Jump Around” by House Of Pain charted at number 40 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Why Don't You Get A Job?” by The Offspring charted at number 8 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2004, “Milkshake” by Kelis charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 16 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 23 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 52 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1971, “Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues)” by Ray Stevens charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Der Kommissar” by Falco charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 9 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 14 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 34 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1971, “Chirpy Chirpy, Cheep Cheep” by Middle Of The Road charted at number 11 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit charted at number 2 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Down Under” by Men At Work charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Der Kommissar” by Falco charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “We're Going To Ibiza!” by Vengaboys charted at number 1 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Tarzan And Jane” by Toy-Box charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 6 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 28 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 56 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Witch Doctor” by Cartoons charted at number 75 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Jump Jive An' Wail” by The Brian Setzer Orchestra charted at number 89 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1993, “Alison (C'est ma copine à moi)” by Jordy charted at number 1 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 35 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 8 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1982, “Dance Little Bird (aka The Chicken Dance)” by De Electronica's charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 3 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Hi! My Name Is” by Eminem charted at number 8 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Chocolate Salty Balls” by Chef (Isaac Hayes) charted at number 17 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1982, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wemoweh)” by Tight Fit charted at number 9 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1993, “Dur dur d'être bébé! (It's Tough To Be A Baby)” by Jordy charted at number 25 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1999, “Flat Beat” by Mr. Oizo charted at number 14 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1976, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 16 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Pac-Man Fever” by Buckner And Garcia charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “It's My Party” by Dave Stewart And Barbara Gaskin charted at number 22 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “Johnny Are You Queer?” by Josie Cotton charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1982, “The Beatles Movie Medley” by The Beatles charted at number 35 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs for April 17, 2020

What's Today?

Today is Fri Apr the 17 in the year 2020 , a leap year
Jan 1 began on a Wed
This is day 108 of the year
Serialnumber = 43926
Julian date = 2458945 O.S.= 4 - 4 - 2020

Calendar

Holidays

Easter Friday
[USA] National Buildings Safety Week (Day 6)
[USA] National Garden Week Week (Day 6)
[USA] National Library Week (Day 6)
[USA] National Medical Laboratory Week (Day 6)
[USA] National Public Safety Telecommunication Week (Day 6)
[USA] Pan American Week (Day 6)
[American Samoa] Flag Day (1900)
[Burma] New Years
[Cambodia] CGDK-Independence Day (1975)
[Democratic Kampuchea] Day of Great Victory
[Japan] Children's Protection Day
[NYC] Verrazano Day (1524)
[?] National Cheeseball Day
[Syria] Evacuation Day/Independence Day (1946)
[USA] American Indian Week (Day 3)

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