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• Duran Duran would be at #1 on July 17, 1985

  A View to a Kill, from the James Bond movie of the same name, would spend 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, July 17, 2026

• July 17th is National Lottery Day

  Feeling lucky today?

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, July 17, 2026

• Today marks 45 years since Harry Chapin died

  The singer/songwriter passed away on July 16, 1981 at Nassau University Medical Center

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 16, 2026

• Donna Summer would be at #1 on July 16, 1979

  Bad Girls would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 16, 2026

• Guinea Pig Appreciation Day is July 16th

  They make great pets

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 16, 2026

• July 13th is National Beans & Frank Day

  baked beans mixed with sliced hot dogs

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, July 13, 2026

• This was the #1 song in the country on July 13, 1977

  Alan O’Day would spend one week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Undercover Angel

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, July 13, 2026

• The Live-Aid concerts held 41 years ago today

  in London & Philadelphia

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, July 13, 2026

• The #1 song on July 10, 1982 belonged to the Human League

  Don’t You Want Me would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, July 10, 2026

• July 10th is Teddy Bear Picnic Day!

  We don’t know who created this holiday

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, July 10, 2026

• Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75.

  The singer was hospitalized in Portugal

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 9, 2026

• July 9th National Sugar Cookie Day!

  Traditional sugar cookie recipes call for just six ingredients

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 9, 2026

• The Police were at #1 on July 9, 1983

  Every Breath You Take would spend a whopping 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 9, 2026

• 25 years later, it's still on display

  Good to see the old girl again

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, July 7, 2026

• July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day!

  strawberries are actually a member of the rose family

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, July 7, 2026

• Happy 86th Birthday today to Ringo Starr

  Born July 27, 1940 in Liverpool England

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, July 7, 2026

• Whitney Houston was at #1 on July 2, 1987

  I Wanna Dance with Somebody spent 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 2, 2026

• July 2nd is Made In The USA Day! 

  you’re supporting American industry

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 2, 2026

• Lead singer of the Village People has died

  Victor Willis was 74. Reported to have passed away from an aggressive illness

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, July 1, 2026

• July 1st is International Joke Day! 

  This holiday officially began in the United States

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, July 1, 2026

• We remember Luther Vandross, on the 21st anniversary of his passing

  The singer/entertainer died on July 1, 2005 at the age of 54, just two years after suffering a major stroke

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, July 1, 2026

• The #1 song on June 30, 1985 belonged to Bryan Adams

  Heaven would spend 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 30, 2026

• June 30th is Social Media Day!

  Still a new holiday

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 30, 2026

• The #1 song on June 29, 1980 belonged to Paul McCartney

  Comin’ Up would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 29, 2026

• June 29th is Camera Day!

  there used to be – and still are – cameras that aren’t built into your smart phone

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 29, 2026

• June 26th is National Chocolate Pudding Day!

  Today, pudding is a popular dessert all over the world

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 26, 2026

• Sonny and Cher’s divorce is finalized 51 years ago today

  After Cher filed for divorce in 1974, it was finalized on June 26, 1975

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 26, 2026

• 49 years ago today, Elvis Presley would perform for the last time

  The live stage appearance took place on June 26, 1977 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 26, 2026

• June 25th is National Strawberry Parfait Day!

  The ancients considered strawberries to be a symbol of perfection

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 25, 2026

• 17 years ago today, we lost Michael Jackson

  Jackson died on June 25, 2009, after suffering heart failure at his home. He was 50

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 25, 2026

• Happy 83rd Birthday to Carly Simon

  Born June 25th, 1943 in New York City

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 25, 2026

• June 24th is International Fairy Day!

  They have the ability to fly and cast spells

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 24, 2026

• On My Own was #1 on June 24, 1986

  Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 24, 2026

• June 23rd is National Pink Day! 

  Pink was first used as a term to describe color in the 17th century

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 23, 2026

• Duran Duran was at #1 on June 23, 1984

  The Reflex topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 23, 2026

• June 22nd is National Chocolate Éclair Day!

  Éclair is the French word for lightning

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 22, 2026

• Happy 78th Birthday today to Todd Rundgren

  Born June 22, 1948 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 22, 2026

• Happy 73rd Birthday today to Cyndi Lauper

  Born June 22, 1953 in New York City

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 22, 2026

• Happy 64th Birthday today to Paula Abdul

  Born June 19, 1962 in San Fernando, California

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 19, 2026

• June 19th is National Martini Day! 

  The martini gained widespread popularity among Manhattan socialites

  Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 19, 2026

• Happy 84th Birthday today to Paul McCartney

  Born June 18, 1942 in Liverpool England

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 18, 2026

• June 18th is International Picnic Day!

  celebrate the summer season

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 18, 2026

• This was the #1 song on June 18, 1978

  John Travolta & Olivia Newton John from Grease

  Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 18, 2026

• America would be at #1 on June 17, 1975

  Sister Golden Hair topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 17, 2026

• June 17th is “EAT Your Veggies” Day!

  The most popular crops for home gardening are tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, and beans.

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 17, 2026

• Happy 83rd Birthday today to Barry Manilow

  Born June 17, 1943 in New York City

  Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 17, 2026

• Cyndi Lauper had the #1 song on June 16, 1984

  It would be her first #1, spending 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 16, 2026

• June 16th is National Fudge Day!

  Evolved from a candy called the Scottish Tablet

  Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 16, 2026

• Paul McCartney was at #1 on June 14, 1974

  Band on the Run topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 15, 2026

• Today we remember Casey Kasem on the 12th anniversary of his passing

  The host of American Top 40 died on June 15, 2014 at the age of 82

  Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 15, 2026

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