What Is Today? National One-Hit Wonder Day and Will Smith's Birthday

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Today, the American film actor and hip-hop performer Will Smith celebrates his 52nd birthday. Even though Will Smith is most familiar on the TV screen in a strict black suit with weapons in his hands and the intention to save the world, the actor managed to show himself in completely different ways. In honor of his birthday, we invite you to learn about the 10 best movies with Will Smith:

1. The Pursuit of Happyness

2. Seven Pounds

3. Men in Black

4. Enemy of the State

5. I, Robot

6. Hitch

7. Bad Boys

8. Shark Tale

9. Wild Wild West

10. Focus


Today is also National One-Hit Wonder Day.

It was founded by music journalist Steve Rosen in 1990 to pay tribute to those who became famous in just a few minutes, and then "disappeared," leaving us with a catchy melody. However, securing a comfortable and wealthy existence for the rest of your life with one three-minute song is not the worst option. Let's remember the brightest and most interesting performers who are remembered for their only known composition.

1. “Macarena” by Los Del Rio

2. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Robert "Bobby" McFerrin

3. “Gangnam Style” by PSY

4. “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice

5. “Lambada” by Kaoma

6. “Somebody That I Used To Know “ by Gotye feat. Kimbra

7. “Besame Mucho” by Consuelo Velazquez