Saturday July 02, 1966: on this day

July 02, 1966 was the 183rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 02, 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 July 02, 1966, who was born and died on July 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra), movies (e.g. Arizona Colt, directed by Michele Lupo), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 2nd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 02, 1966?


July 02, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1966 can also be written as 7/2/1966 in the US and as 2/7/1966 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1966:

  • 1st france nuclear explosion on mururoa atoll
  • 73rd wimbledon womens tennis: billie j king beats frasier (63 36 61)
  • France conducts its first nuclear weapon test in the pacific, on moruroa atoll.

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July 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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July 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 02, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 July 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 05:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.

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Who was born on July 02, 1966?


Famous people born on July 02, 1966:

  • Jean-François Richet

    French film director, screenwriter and producer.

  • Kathryn Erbe

    American actress.

  • Tim Spehr

    Excelsior springs (missouri) -- catcher (montreal expos).

  • Blaise Rhodes

    Berwyn heights, maryland -- canoeist (1996 olympics).

  • José María Alarcón
  • Kōstas Tsiaras
  • Peter De Clercq
  • Joël Despaigne
  • Rod Mason

Whose famous birthday is on July 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 2nd:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress, singer-songwriter, model, director, and producer.

  • Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan

    Alex morgan is a professional soccer player known for her success with the united states women's national soccer team and her club teams, as...

  • Ashley Tisdale
    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley tisdale is an american singer and actress known for her roles in the high school musical series and her music career.

  • Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie

    Margot robbie is an australian actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the wolf of wall street' and 'suicide squad'.

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Line Renaud
    Line Renaud

    French star with legendary successes in every aspect of show business.

  • Larry David
    Larry David

    Brooklyn, new york -- comedian (fridays) / writer (seinfeld).

  • Michelle Branch
    Michelle Branch

    American singer (the wreckers).

  • Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe

    American actress, best known for her role in det.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

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July 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 23 days old,

or 3016 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21117 days old,

if you were born on July 02, 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 July 02, 1966?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 02, 1966.

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July 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1966:

  • Jan Brzechwa

    Polish poet and author (d. 1966).

What famous deaths happened on July 2nd?

Famous deaths on July 2nd:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926).

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?.

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73.

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Joseff Hemingway

    Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

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July 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 02, 1966:

  • Feast Day of St. John Regis
  • Originally, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of the Visitation was celebrated on this day, although it has since been transferred to May 31
  • Palio di Provenzano in Siena, Italy
  • Canada Day. Under the Holidays Act, Canada Day is always observed on July 1 unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on July 2.
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July 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 27th and July 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

July 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Strangers In The Night
  2. - Paperback Writer
  3. - Red Rubber Ball
  4. - Paint It, Black
  5. - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

July 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

July 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunny Afternoon
  2. - Get Away
  3. - River Deep, Mountain High
  4. - Nobody Needs Your Love

July 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

July 02, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 27th and July 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  2. - Barefootin'
  3. - Let's Go Get Stoned
  4. - Cool Jerk
  5. - (I'm A) Road Runner

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July 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 02, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Arizona Colt

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

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

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

Georgy Girl

Georgy Girl

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Starring: James Mason, Alan Bates, Lynn Redgrave, Charlotte Rampling

The Daydreamer

The Daydreamer

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Jules Bass

Starring: Tallulah Bankhead, Victor Borge, Patty Duke, Jack Gilford

July 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 02, 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:

Chain Letter

Chain Letter

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

July 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 02, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Response

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This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

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.

Columbella by Phyllis Whitney

Columbella

By:

Jessica Abbot flees her past and finds herself in the middle of a conflict at Hampden House, Virgin Islands. She is confronted with a destructive, tormenting woman she married.

The Last Hundred Days by John Toland

The Last Hundred Days

By:

The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.

Those Who Love by Irving Stone

Those Who Love

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From courtship to the White House, John and Abigail Adams' love story

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Who was the US President on July 02, 1966?

On July 02, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 02, 1966?

On July 02, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on July 02, 1966?

On July 02, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about July 2nd?

July 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of July. 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 July 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs and gunmen were used by islamist militants to attack the niger armed forces base in inates, close to the border with mali. they killed 18 soldiers. they also kidnapped four nigerien soldiers, and stole dozens more vehicles.
  • 2018 - Crossing the ditch. scott donaldson, a new zealander, becomes the first solo kayaker who successfully crosses the tasman sea. after 62 days at sea, donaldson landed at ngamotu beach in new plymouth at 8.44 pm local time (08.44 utc).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attack damascus killing at least 21 and injuring 12 more.

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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 July 1966?

July 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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