Wednesday October 05, 1966: on this day

October 05, 1966 was the 278th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 05, 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 October 05, 1966, who was born and died on October 05, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cherish by The Association), movies (e.g. Hawaii, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Leo The Lion) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 5th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 05, 1966?


October 05, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1966 can also be written as 10/5/1966 in the US and as 5/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

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October 05, 1966: What happened on that day?


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October 05, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 05, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 05, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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October 05, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 October 05, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 01:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Who was born on October 05, 1966?


Famous people born on October 05, 1966:

  • Terri Runnels

    Former wrestling manager, and valet.

  • Sean M. Carroll

    Noted cosmologist and author specializing in dark energy and general relativity.

  • Jan Verhaas

    Referee and player in dutch snooker.

  • Fredrik Olausson

    Vaxsjo, sweden -- nhl defenseman (anaheim mighty ducks).

  • Dennis Byrd

    American football player (d. 2016).

  • Lorenza Indovina

    Franco's daughter, an italian actress.

  • Peter Fonseca

    Lisbon, portugal -- canadian marathoner (1996 olympics).

  • Therese Brisson

    Ice hockey defenseman (canada, olympics - 1998).

  • James Heywood

    Activist.

  • Inessa Kravets

    Ukraine -- long/triple jumper (1992, 1996 olympics - silver/gold medals).

  • Alex Wurman
  • Alessandro Serena
  • Andrea De Maria
  • Wilfred Agbonavbare
  • Caple Donaldson
  • Nudžein Geca
  • Marcelo Herrera

Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 5 months old,

or 689 months and 14 days old,

or 2997 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20985 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 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 October 05, 1966?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 05, 1966.

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October 05, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1966:

  • Vittorio Corona
  • Arturo Maroni

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Steve Jobs

    American entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the computer revolution.

  • Seymour Cray

    American computer technician and thomas edison of supercomputing, who set out to build the fastest computer on the planet.

  • Shin Matsunaga

    Japanese Foreign Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

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October 05, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 1966:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1966 was Cherish by The Association, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 05, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cherish
  2. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  3. - 96 Tears
  4. - Black Is Black
  5. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

October 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 05, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 05, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Distant Drums
  2. - Bend It!
  3. - I'm A Boy
  4. - Winchester Cathedral

October 05, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 05, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 05, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
  5. - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

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October 05, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hawaii

Hawaii

Release year: 1966

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris, Gene Hackman

Country: United States of America

Hotel Paradiso

Hotel Paradiso

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Peter Glenville

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Alec Guinness, Robert Morley, Peggy Mount

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

October 05, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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:

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

Star Trek

Star Trek

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Rocket Robin Hood

Rocket Robin Hood

Release year: 1966

Country: United States of America

October 05, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Giles Goat Boy by John Barth

Giles Goat Boy

By:

John Barth, classic experimental and post-modern literature

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

By:

Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.

Rush To Judgment by Mark Lane

Rush To Judgment

By:

Rush to Judgment, Mark Lane's classic work on President John F. Kennedy's assassination is a seminal book. This landmark bestseller was number one and opened eyes to the United States.

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.

The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton

The Secret Of Santa Vittoria

By:

Santa Vittoria, a small town in war-torn Italy has one thing that is worth mentioning: its amazing wine cellars. The citizens plotted and plotted to stop the Germans finding and looting the town’s sole treasure, and were led by Bombolini, …

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Who was the US President on October 05, 1966?

On October 05, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1966?

On October 05, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 1966?

On October 05, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of October. 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 October 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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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 October 1966?

October 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1966 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 5, 1966