Monday May 02, 1966: on this day

May 02, 1966 was the 122nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 02, 1966, who was born and died on May 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas), movies (e.g. A Man and a Woman, directed by Claude Lelouch), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 02, 1966?


May 02, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1966 can also be written as 5/2/1966 in the US and as 2/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1966:

  • Pulitzer prize awarded arthur m schlesinger jr (thousand days)

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 05:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Who was born on May 02, 1966?


Famous people born on May 02, 1966:

  • Belinda Stronach

    Canadian businesswoman and former politician.

  • Uwe Freiler

    German footballer.

  • Margus Kolga

    Estonian diplomat.

  • Johnny Colt

    Musician.

  • Patty L'Abbate
  • Torben Boye
  • Stefano Apuzzo
  • Alessandro Morbidelli
  • Tove Bøygard

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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


You are 57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 27 days old,

or 3021 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21151 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 02, 1966?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 02, 1966:

  • Lenora Smith

    Lenora Smith was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting and long jump.

  • Jack London
  • Torsten Kumfeldt
  • Agostinho Fortes Filho
  • Jean Rossius
  • Giorgio Piamonti
  • Salvador Moreno Fernández

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

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


Holidays on May 02, 1966:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1966:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1966:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monday, Monday
  2. - Good Lovin'
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  5. - Kicks

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pretty Flamingo
  2. - Daydream
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - Paint It, Black
  5. - Wild Thing

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  2. - She Blew A Good Thing
  3. - Get Ready
  4. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  5. - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)

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

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

A Man and a Woman

A Man and a Woman

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Claude Lelouch

Starring: Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Pierre Barouh, Valérie Lagrange

Country: United States of America

Hunger

Hunger

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Henning Carlsen

Starring: Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex

Mademoiselle

Mademoiselle

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Ettore Manni, Keith Skinner, Umberto Orsini

Duel at Diablo

Duel at Diablo

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: James Garner, Sidney Poitier, Bibi Andersson, Dennis Weaver

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

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

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

Columbella by Phyllis Whitney

Columbella

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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 Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr

A Thousand Days

By:

Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.

The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Proud Tower

By:

"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

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Who was the US President on May 02, 1966?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1966?

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

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What is special about May 2nd?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

Find out more about May 2nd

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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 May 1966?

May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Monday May 2, 1966