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July 13th is National Beans & Frank Day
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
baked beans mixed with sliced hot dogs
National Day Calendar
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This was the #1 song in the country on July 13, 1977
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Alan O’Day would spend one week at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart with Undercover Angel
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The Live-Aid concerts held 41 years ago today
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
in London & Philadelphia
REUTERS, Rob Taggart
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The #1 song on July 10, 1982 belonged to the Human League
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Don’t You Want Me would remain at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks
Toppop
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July 10th is Teddy Bear Picnic Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:48 AM
We don’t know who created this holiday
REUTERS, Reuters Staff
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Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75.
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The singer was hospitalized in Portugal
REUTERS, Scanpix Sweden
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July 9th National Sugar Cookie Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Traditional sugar cookie recipes call for just six ingredients
REUTERS, Damir Sagolj
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The Police were at #1 on July 9, 1983
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Every Breath You Take would spend a whopping 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
Reuters, Stringer
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25 years later, it's still on display
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Good to see the old girl again
1950 Autocar
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July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
strawberries are actually a member of the rose family
Action Images, Chris Barry
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Happy 86th Birthday today to Ringo Starr
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Born July 27, 1940 in Liverpool England
REUTERS, Stephen Hird
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Whitney Houston was at #1 on July 2, 1987
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:05 PM
I Wanna Dance with Somebody spent 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
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July 2nd is Made In The USA Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
you’re supporting American industry
REUTERS, Action Images
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Lead singer of the Village People has died
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Victor Willis was 74. Reported to have passed away from an aggressive illness
10News
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July 1st is International Joke Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
This holiday officially began in the United States
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
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We remember Luther Vandross, on the 21st anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM
The singer/entertainer died on July 1, 2005 at the age of 54, just two years after suffering a major stroke
Reuters, Joe Traver
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The #1 song on June 30, 1985 belonged to Bryan Adams
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Heaven would spend 2 weeks atop the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Miguel Vidal
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June 30th is Social Media Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Still a new holiday
REUTERS, Kimberly White
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The #1 song on June 29, 1980 belonged to Paul McCartney
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Comin’ Up would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks
REUTERS, Jeff Christensen
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June 29th is Camera Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:52 PM
there used to be – and still are – cameras that aren’t built into your smart phone
Reuters, Eriko Sugita
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June 26th is National Chocolate Pudding Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Today, pudding is a popular dessert all over the world
Krista Lepore
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Sonny and Cher’s divorce is finalized 51 years ago today
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:46 AM
After Cher filed for divorce in 1974, it was finalized on June 26, 1975
REUTERS, Str Old
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49 years ago today, Elvis Presley would perform for the last time
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The live stage appearance took place on June 26, 1977 at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis
Reuters, STR New
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June 25th is National Strawberry Parfait Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The ancients considered strawberries to be a symbol of perfection
National Day Calendar
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17 years ago today, we lost Michael Jackson
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Jackson died on June 25, 2009, after suffering heart failure at his home. He was 50
Reuters, Stringer
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Happy 83rd Birthday to Carly Simon
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Born June 25th, 1943 in New York City
REUTERS, Fred Prouser
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June 24th is International Fairy Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
They have the ability to fly and cast spells
Important days of life
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On My Own was #1 on June 24, 1986
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Patti Labelle & Michael McDonald would be at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks
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June 23rd is National Pink Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Pink was first used as a term to describe color in the 17th century
National Day Calendar
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Duran Duran was at #1 on June 23, 1984
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The Reflex topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks
REUTERS, Fred Prouser