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May 14th is National Dance Like a Chicken Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The dance is a perennial favorite at birthday parties, bat mitzvahs, weddings, and other family gatherings.
National Day Calendar
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Today we remember Frank Sinatra, on the 28th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Sinatra died May 14, 1998, following a heart attack, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 82
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The Supremes had the #1 song on May 13, 1967
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
The Happening would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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Happy 76th Birthday today to Stevie Wonder
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan
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May 13th is National Apple Pie Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Apple Pie is one of the most loved American pies ever created
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This Saturday, May 16 we’ll be looking for your help
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Our annual Spring Food Drive to benefit the Hudson Salvation Army
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May 12th is National Nutty Fudge Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:25 PM
What about fudge with no nuts?
Behind the date
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Happy 78th Birthday today to Steve Winwood
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Born May 12, 1948 in Birmingham England
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Today, May 11th is Twilight Zone Day
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
What are your favorite episodes?
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The Guess Who Was at #1 on May 11, 1970
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM
American Woman would spend 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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John Sebastian had the #1 song on May 8, 1976
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Welcome Back, from Welcome Back Kotter, spent 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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Happy 75th Birthday to Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind, & Fire
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Born May 8, 1951 in Denver Colorado
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Today, May 8th, is national Have A Coke Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The largest nonalcoholic beverage company in the world
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The Eagles had the #1 song in the country on May 7, 1977
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Hotel California spent 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
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On May 7, 1972 Reginald Dwight becomes Elton John
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Change became legal 54 years ago today
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Today, May 7th is National Roast Leg of Lamb Day!
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Do you like Roast Leg of Lamb?
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Tony Orlando & Dawn were at #1 on May 6, 1975
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
He Don’t Love You spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart
REUTERS, Lee Celano
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Happy 81st Birthday today to Bob Seger
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Born May 6, 1945 in Detroit Michigan
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Today is National Nurses Day.
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
It started in 1953
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Grand Funk Railroad had the #1 song on May 5, 1974
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Their cover of The Locomotion topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 2 weeks
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Peaches and Herb were at #1 on May 5, 1979
Posted by Bill Williams at Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Reunited, their biggest hit, stayed at the top of the Billboard Singles Chart for 4 weeks
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The Bellamy Brothers would have the #1 song on May 4, 1976
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Let Your Love Flow topped the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
Country’s Family Reunion
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The #1 song in the country on May 4, 1965 belonged to Herman’s Hermits
Posted by Bill Williams at Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter would be on top the Billboard Singles Chart for 3 weeks.
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Happy 81st Birthday today to Rita Coolidge
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Born May 1, 1945 in Lafayette Tennessee
Sanremo and more
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Happy 87th Birthday today to Judy Collins
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Born May 1, 1939 in Seattle Washington
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Today we remember Gordon Lightfoot, on the 3rd anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The singer/songwriter died on May 1, 2023 from health reasons, he was 84
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The #1 song on April 30, 1966 belonged to The Rascals
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Good Lovin’ would spend 1 week on top of the Billboard Singles Chart
The Ed Sullivan Show
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Glen Campbell had the #1 song in the country on April 30, 1977
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Southern Nights would top the Billboard Singles Chart for 1 week
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Today we remember Ben E. King, on the 11th anniversary of his passing
Posted by Bill Williams at Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The former lead singer of the Drifters and solo artist, died on April 30, 2015 from health reasons in the emergency room at the hospital in Hackensack N.J. He was 76
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Happy 79th Birthday today to Tommy James
Posted by Bill Williams at Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Born April 29, 1947 in Dayton Ohio
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