25 Years Ago - 2000 Destiny's Child had the #1 Dance Song Independent Women. It was from the soundtrack for the Charlie's Angels movie, and then on their third album, Survivor. It was an eleven-week #1 on the Hot 100. It also made #1 on the R&B, Pop Airplay, and Rhythmic charts.

Monday 12/15/25 Celebrate: Cat Herders' Day International Tea Day National Cupcake Day National Gingerbread Latte Day National Lemon Cupcake Day (have to be by themselves?) National Wear Your Pearls Day Hanukkah started last night! – Weekend Box Office 1.Zootopia 2  $26.3M 2. Five Nights at Freddy’s $19.5M 3. Wicked: For Good  $8.55M 4. Dhurandhar $3.5M (Bollywood) 5. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t  $2.38M  Ella McCay was 6th with only $2.1 Million. -- The Bill of Rights (1791

40 Years Ago - 1985 The #1 Dance song today was "I Like You" by Phyllis Nelson. It also peaked at #61 Hot 100 and #65 R&B.

45 Years Ago - 1980 Multiple songs from the Jackson album Triumph were the #1 Dance Songs on this date. The three tracks were, "Lovely One" also hit #12 Hot 100 and #2 R&B. Can't You Feel It" made #77 and #30 R&B. "Walk Right Now" made #73 and #50 R&B. You get the album version of “Can You Feel It” because there is so much extraneous noise in the video! It’s terrible! But you should see it for its excess!

Saturday 12/13/25 Celebrate: Gingerbread Decorating Day Ice Cream Day International Shareware Day National Cocoa Day National Cream Cheese Frosting Day National Day of the Horse National Popcorn String Day National Violin Day Pick a Pathologist Pal Day Sunday Free Shipping Day Monkey Day National Biscuits and Gravy Day National Bouillabaisse National Screwdriver Day (the drink) Roast Chestnuts Day World Choral Day Worldwide Candle Lighting Day -- In-N-Out Burger has officiall

Friday 12/12/25 Celebrate: Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts International Sound Check Day National 12-Hour Fresh Breath Day National Ambrosia Day National Ding-a-Ling Day National Poinsettia Day National Salesperson's Day Official Lost and Found Day -- Today is National Gingerbread House Day. While the tradition began in Germany, inspired by the Brothers Grimm story Hansel and Gretel, a modern survey shows that 65% of people admit their gingerbread houses collapse before th

25 Years Ago - 2000 K-Ci and JoJo released their third album X. "Crazy" also appeared on the soundtrack for Save the Last Dance. It peaked at #11, #63 R&B, #4 Pop Airplay, #2 Rhythmic. "Wanna Do You Right" made #60 R&B.

Thursday 12/11/25 Celebrate: International Mountain Day National Noodle Ring Day National Stretching Day National Have a Bagel Day! Popular Toppings and Fillings Cream Cheese: The classic spread that goes with almost everything. Smoked Salmon: A fancy touch, especially with cream cheese, capers, and red onion. Butter and Jam: For a sweet twist, try butter with strawberry or raspberry jam. Peanut Butter and Jelly: A quick and tasty option for kids and adults alike. Egg and Che

20 Years Ago - 2005 the #1 Dance song today was "Hung Up" by Madonna. Featuring a sample from ABBA's "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight.) The music video is a tribute to John Travolta and his movies, and to dancing in general. It also made #7 Hot 100, #29 AC, #16 Adult Pop Airplay, #17 Pop Airplay.

Wednesday 12/10/25 Celebrate: Dewey Decimal System Day Human Rights Day National Lager Day Nobel Prize Day -- No one won the Powerball Monday night, so tonight's drawing is $930 Million with a cash payout of $429 Million. Time to go get your ticket! – Genologyexplained.com has a list of Christmas traditions that once defined the American holiday season (60s & 70s)—and then disappeared completely. The Sears Christmas Wish book Arrival! 600 pages, five pounds of glossy dreams,

40 Years Ago - 1985 Fine Young Cannibals released their self-titles debut album. "Johnny Come Home" was the first single and only made #76 in the US. It also made #9 on the Club chart. There is also a great cover of Elvis's Suspicious Minds. Jimmy Sommerville does back up vocals. It made #23 Club.

25 Years Ago - 2000 The #1 Dance song today was Dreamin' by Loleatta Holloway. This is a remix and new recorded version of the 1977 song that only made #72.

Tuesday 12/9/25  Celebrate: Christmas Card Day International Anti-Corruption Day International Day of Veterinary Medicine National Llama Day National Opal Apple Day National Pastry Day World Techno Day -- Genologyexplained.com has a list of Christmas traditions that once defined the American holiday season (60s & 70s)—and then disappeared completely. Door-to-Door Christmas Caroling In the 1960s and early 70s, you’d hear singing on your porch without warning. Scout troops bun

45 Years Ago - 1980 The Flash Gordon Soundtrack was released. Done by Queen. "Flash's Theme" or just "Flash" was the only single. It only peaked at #42 here in the US.

Monday 12/8/25 Celebrate: Green Monday National Brownie Day National Christmas Tree Day National Crossword Solvers Day National Lard Day Pretend To Be a Time Traveler Day Take it in the Ear Day -- This weekend at the Box Office 1. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 $63.0M 2. Zootopia 2 $43.0M 3. Wicked: For Good $16.8M 4. Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution $10.2M 5. Now You See Me: Now You Don't $3.5M -- Planning ahead, and maybe rummaging around in the attic  Save yourself some money by

30 Years Ago -1995 The #1 Dance Song today was by Diana Ross, "Take Me Higher" Her fifth #1 Dance song.

25 Years Ago - 2000 3LW released their debut self-titled album. "No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)" peaked at #23, #22 R&B, #12 Pop Airplay, #10 Rhythmic. "Playas Gon' Play" made #81, #56 R&B, #17 Rhythmic Airplay.

Saturday 12/6/25 Sunday 12/7/25 Celebrate: Saturday Coats & Toys for Kids Day Earmuff Day Global Fat Bike Day International Spirit of the Game Day Miners' Day Mitten Tree Day National Cook for Christmas Day National Gazpacho Day National Microwave Oven Day National Pawnbrokers Day National Rhubarb Vodka Day Put on Your Own Shoes Day SKYWARN Recognition Day St. Nicholas Day Sunday International Civil Aviation Day Letter Writing Day National Cotton Candy Day National Pearl Harb

30 Years Ago - 1995 the tribute album Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits was released. Alternative rock artists did the covers and there was even a music video collection hosted by Drew Barrymore. Liz Phair, Sponge, Juliana Hatfield, Collective Soul, and even the Ramones contributed tracks.

Friday 12/5/25 Celebrate: AFL-CIO Day Bartender Appreciation Day Bathtub Party Day maybe because it's also Repeal Day - Prohibition!!!! Day of the Ninja Faux Fur Friday International Sweater Vestival International Volunteer Day National Blue Jeans Day National Comfort Food Day National Communicate With Your Kids Day National Commute With Your Baby Day National Sacher Torte Day Before Elf on the Shelf, there was Krampus. Today is Krampusnacht or Krampus Night. The day is based