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August 06, 1966 was the 218th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 06, 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 August 06, 1966, who was born and died on August 06, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wild Thing by The Troggs), movies (e.g. Johnny Yuma, directed by Romolo Guerrieri), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 1966?
- August 06, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 06, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 1966?
- August 06, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 06, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 1966?
What day of the week was August 06, 1966?
August 06, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 218th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1966 can also be written as 8/6/1966 in the US and as 6/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 06, 1966:
- Heavyweight cassius clay kos brian london
- Muhammad ali kos brian london in 3 for heavyweight boxing title
- Salazarbrug over tag opens
- Us citizens demonstrate against war in vietnam
- Braniff airlines flight 250 crashes in falls city, ne killing all 42 on board.
August 06, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 06, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 06, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 10:28 pm and setting at 11:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.
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Who was born on August 06, 1966?
Famous people born on August 06, 1966:
- William Fred Mayfair
Phoenix, arizona -- pga golfer (1993 greater milw open).
- Regina Carter
Violinist.
- Jonathan Silverman
Actor.
- Billy Mayfair
- Francisco Villarroya
- Marco Bergamo
- Neringa Zakalskienė
- Juan Vizcaíno
- Iñigo Lizarralde
- Attilio Nostro
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
![Geri Halliwell]()
Geri HalliwellBritish singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Robert Mitchum]()
Robert MitchumAmerican actor, writer, composer, and singer.
![Charlotte McKinney]()
Charlotte McKinneyCharlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
![Sara Khan]()
Sara KhanSara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
![Michelle Yeoh]()
Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
![Barbara Windsor]()
Barbara WindsorBritish comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
![Ever Carradine]()
Ever CarradineShe is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
![Charley Chase]()
Charley ChaseAmerican porn actress.
![Dorian Harewood]()
Dorian HarewoodAmerican actor, tv and film.
August 06, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 8 months old,
or 692 months and 13 days old,
or 3010 weeks and 6 days old,
or 21076 days old,
if you were born on August 06, 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 August 06, 1966?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1966.
August 06, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 1966:
- Cordwainer Smith
American sinologist, author, and academic (d. 1966).
- Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger
Sci-fi author (space lords) dies at 53.
- Camillo Pellissier
- Carlo Ghigliano
- José Benjamín Ábalos
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Domenico Modugno]()
Domenico ModugnoItalian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
![Dorothy Tutin]()
Dorothy TutinBritish actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
![Cedric Hardwicke]()
Cedric HardwickeEnglish-american actor and director (d. 64).
![Warner Oland]()
Warner OlandActor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
![Nancy Carroll]()
Nancy CarrollActress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 1966:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
- Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
August 06, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Troggs - With A Girl Like You
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
- Los Bravos - Black Is Black
August 06, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 06, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
- Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
August 06, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Johnny Yuma
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri
Starring: Mark Damon, Lawrence Dobkin, Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi
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
Tarzan and the Valley of Gold
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Robert Day
Starring: Mike Henry, David Opatoshu, Manuel Padilla Jr., Nancy Kovack
August 06, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
August 06, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
In Cold Blood
By: Truman Capote
National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.
Human Sexual Response
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.
Who was the US President on August 06, 1966?
On August 06, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1966?
On August 06, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 1966?
On August 06, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. 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 August 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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 August 1966?
August 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
