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The #1 song on May 29, 1984 belonged to Deniece Williams
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Let’s Hear It for The Boy spent 2 weeks on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Jeenah Moon
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May 29th is National Biscuit Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
In America, different regions prefer different types of biscuits
CBS LA
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May 28th is National Hamburger Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Americans eat around 50-billion burgers every year
REUTERS, ERIC THAYER
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Happy 81st Birthday today to John Fogarty
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Born May 28, 1945 in Berkeley California
REUTERS, David Swanson
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Happy 82nd Birthday today to Gladys Knight
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta Georgia
Reuters, Jeff Christensen
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Today we remember Greg Allman, on the 9th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:29 PM
The musician, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, died on May 27, 2017 at his home in Richmond Hill Georgia
All Access Rock
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Paul McCartney had the #1 song in the country on May 27, 1976
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Silly Love Songs would end up topping the Billboard Singles Chart for 5 weeks
Reuters, Jeff Christensen
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May 27th is National Sunscreen Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 12:07 PM
many scientists are credited with discovering modern sunscreen
Reuters, Peter Mueller
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May 26th is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:45 AM
can be traced all the way back to Ancient Greece
Date Today
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The #1 song in the country on May 26, 1977 belonged to Stevie Wonder
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Sir Duke, from Songs in the Key of Life, spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
Reuters, Jeff Christensen
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Happy 78th Birthday today to Stevie Nicks
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Born May 26, 1948 in Phoenix Arizona
REUTERS, Jim Bourg
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David Bowie would have the #1 song in the country on May 22, 1983
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Let’s Dance would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
REUTERS, Rob Taggart
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May 22nd is National Vanilla Pudding Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Dates back to Ancient Rome
Oleeta Lee
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Kim Carnes would have the biggest hit of the year on May 21, 1981
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Bette Davis Eyes would end up spending 9 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart
Kim Carnes
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May 21st is National Strawberries and Cream Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM
A popular dish for centuries
REUTERS, Suzanne Plunkett
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Remember Streaking? A song about it was #1 on May 20, 1974
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Ray Stevens topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks with The Streak
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Happy 80th Birthday today to Cher
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Born May 20, 1946 in El Centro California
Reuters, Michael Kappeler
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May 20th is National Rescue Dog Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Rescue dogs can be more than just pets
Reuters, Reuters Photographer
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Stevie Wonder was at #1 on May 19, 1973
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:11 PM
You Are the Sunshine of my Life topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
Reuters, Jeff Christensen
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We remember, Dennis Locorriere, of Dr. Hook, who died Saturday
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The lead vocalist and cofounder of Dr. Hook, passed away over the weekend after a long fight with kidney disease. He was 76.
Ronja´s Dr Hook Channel
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May 19th is National Devil’s Food Cake Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Considered the counterpart to the classic white angel food cake.
Destination Celebration Show
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May 18th is No Dirty Dishes Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:09 PM
You can eat all meals out – or just use disposable paper plates, cups and silverware.
REUTERS, Enrique Marcarian
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Today we remember Donna Summer, marking 14 years since the singer’s death
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Summer died May 17, 2012 from Cancer. She was 63
Reuters, Jeff Christensen
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Food Drive on Saturday was a huge success
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Thank you everyone who helped with donations
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Yvonne Elliman would be at #1 on May 15, 1978
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM
If I Can’t Have You would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
Mystic Plug Records II
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May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Chocolate chips are an essential ingredient in dozens of delicious baked goods
REUTERS, Suzanne Plunkett
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Sheena Easton had the #1 song on May 14, 1981
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Morning Train (9-5) would spend 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart
Reuters-Eliseo Fernandez
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May 14th is National Dance Like a Chicken Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The dance is a perennial favorite at birthday parties, bat mitzvahs, weddings, and other family gatherings.
National Day Calendar
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Happy 76th Birthday today to Stevie Wonder
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan
Reuters, Jeff Christensen
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May 13th is National Apple Pie Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Apple Pie is one of the most loved American pies ever created
REUTERS, Tracy Barbutes