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December 01, 1966 was the 335th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 01, 1966 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1966, who was born and died on December 01, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band), movies (e.g. Father, directed by István Szabó), TV series (e.g. George And The Dragon) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 01, 1966?
- December 01, 1966: What happened on that day?
- December 01, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 01, 1966?
- December 01, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 01, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 01, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 01, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 01, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 01, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on December 01, 1966?
What day of the week was December 01, 1966?
December 01, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 335th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 01, 1966 can also be written as 12/1/1966 in the US and as 1/12/1966 in UK and Europe.
December 01, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1966:
- Radio time signal wwv moves from greenbelt, maryland to boulder, colorado
- Georg kiesinger elected west german chancellor.
December 01, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 01, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 01, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on December 01, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 07:40 pm and setting at 11:20 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.
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Who was born on December 01, 1966?
Famous people born on December 01, 1966:
![Edouard Baer]()
Edouard BaerFrench television presenter, actor, and film director.
![Andrew Adamson]()
Andrew AdamsonNew zealand screenwriter and director producer.
![Ali Mosaffa]()
Ali MosaffaIranian screenwriter and actor.
- Jonea Eisenhauer
Known for research in black hole physics.
- Larry Walker
Canadian baseball player and coach.
- Katherine LaNasa
American actress, ballet dancer, and choreographer.
- Craig David Parry in Sunshine
Victoria, australia; pga golfer (1994 honda-second).
- Tracy Tucker
American professional thief convicted of burglary in 1990 and sentenced to ten years imprisonment.
- David Nicholls
Novelist.
- Steve Walsh
American football player.
- Greg McMichael in Knoxville
Tennessee, usa; pitcher (atlanta braves).
- Mike Flores
Nfl defensive end (washington redskins).
- Matthew Laborteaux
- Steve Walsh (American football)
- Dario Parisini
Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:
![Woody Allen]()
Woody AllenAmerican comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.
![Sarah Silverman]()
Sarah SilvermanAmerican comedian, writer, producer, actress.
![Zoë Kravitz]()
Zoë KravitzAmerican actress, singer, and model.
![Alain Bashung]()
Alain BashungFrench comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
![Bette Midler]()
Bette MidlerAmerican actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.
![Richard Pryor]()
Richard PryorAmerican actor and comedian.
![Janelle Monáe]()
Janelle MonáeGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.
![Charlene Tilton]()
Charlene TiltonAmerican actress and singer.
![John Densmore]()
John DensmoreAmerican drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.
![Carol Alt]()
Carol AltAmerican actress and model.
December 01, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 4 months old,
or 688 months and 19 days old,
or 2994 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20960 days old,
if you were born on December 01, 1966.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1966?
There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1966.
December 01, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1966:
- Luigi Albanese
- Bai Chongxi
- Giovanni Vitrotti
- Lewis Albanese
What famous deaths happened on December 1st?
Famous deaths on December 1st:
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
![Paul Benedict]()
Paul BenedictAmerican actor (born 1938).
![Ken Berry]()
Ken BerryAmerican actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).
- Milferd Bolton
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Jarry Haldane
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Hriday Ram Shenoy
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
- Mclaren Stewart
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
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December 01, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 01, 1966:
- Iceland
- Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
- Feast day of St Eligius
- Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
- Angola's Pioneers' Day
- World AIDS Day
- Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
December 01, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 28th and December 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 01, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
- The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
- Donovan - Mellow Yellow
December 01, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
- Val Doonican - What Would I Be
- The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
- The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye
December 01, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 01, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1
- Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Don't Be A Drop-Out
- Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
December 01, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 01, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Father
Release year: 1966
Directed by: István Szabó
Starring: András Bálint, Miklós Gábor, Dániel Erdély, Kati Sólyom
Arizona Colt
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michele Lupo
Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Rosalba Neri, Fernando Sancho, Pietro Tordi, Valentino Macchi, Pietro Martellanza, Andrea Bosic, Gianni Solaro, Roberto Camardiel, Mirko Ellis, Renato Chiantoni, Tom Felleghy
Country: Italy
Requiescant
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Carlo Lizzani
Starring: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ninetto Davoli, Franco Citti, Lorenza Guerrieri, Lou Castel, Massimo Sarchielli, Jacques Stany, Vittorio Duse, Mark Damon, Barbara Frey, Nino Musco, Rossana Martini
Country: Italy
Johnny Yuma
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri
Starring: Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi, Dada Gallotti, Mark Damon, Gianni Solaro, Mirella Pamphili, Ferdinando Poggi, Franco Lantieri, Lawrence Dobkin
Country: Italy
One Million Years B.C.
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Don Chaffey
Starring: Raquel Welch, John Richardson, Percy Herbert, Robert Brown
Country: United States of America
December 01, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 01, 1966 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
George and the Dragon
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Tom Reeve
Leo the Lion
Release year: 1966
Written by: Osamu Tezuka
Directed by: Mario Cambi
Country: Japan
Star Trek
Release year: 1966
Written by: Gene Roddenberry
Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Country: United States of America
The Green Hornet
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michel Gondry
December 01, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 01, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Passover Plot
By: Hugh J. Schonfield
40 years ago, when I was living in Linkoping, I found an unusual book. The book was written by Hugh Schonfield, a prominent biblical scholar. It read like a novel.
The Search For Amelia Earhart
By: Fred Goerner
Hardcover with dust jacket. Fred Goerner's investigation into rumors that Amelia Earhart might have been held captive by the Japanese is hardcover.
Valley of the Dolls
By: Jacqueline Susann
The All-Time Pop Culture Classic!Dolls in red, black, capsules, tablets, or both. Anne, Neely and Jennifer can take their pills straight or have them mixed with vodka.
The Mask Of Apollo
By: Mary Renault
It was set in the fourth century B.C. The Mask of Apollo was set in fourth-century B.C.
Who was the US President on December 01, 1966?
On December 01, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1966?
On December 01, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 01, 1966?
On December 01, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 1st?
December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
- 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
What happened in 1966?
1966 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Former marine Charles Whitman kills 13 andwounds 31 at University of Texas
- Radio Vila (New Hebrides) begins transmitting
- S African government bans Beatle records
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What was the calendar for December 1966?
December 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
