Wednesday June 08, 1966: on this day

June 08, 1966 was the 159th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 08, 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 June 08, 1966, who was born and died on June 08, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Paint It, Black by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. This Property Is Condemned, directed by Sydney Pollack), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 8th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1966?


June 08, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 159th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1966 can also be written as 6/8/1966 in the US and as 8/6/1966 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1966 in June 1966 calendar

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June 08, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1966:

  • Nfl and afl announce plans to become nfc and afc in 1970.
  • One of the xb-70 valkyrie prototypes is destroyed in a mid-air collision with a f-104 starfighter chase plane during a photo shoot. nasa pilot joseph a. walker and united states air force test pilot carl cross are both killed.
  • Topeka, kansas is devastated by a tornado that registers as an ''f5'' on the fujita scale: the first to exceed us$100 million in damages. sixteen people are killed, hundreds more injured, and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed.
  • An f-104 starfighter collides with xb-70 valkyrie prototype no. 2, destroying both aircraft during a photo shoot near edwards air force base. joseph a. walker, a nasa test pilot, and carl cross, a united states air force test pilot, are both killed.
  • The national football league and american football league announced a merger effective in 1970.

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June 08, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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June 08, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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June 08, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 08, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 11:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 1966.

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Who was born on June 08, 1966?


Famous people born on June 08, 1966:

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Harlin Mayes

    Harlin Mayes was a talented basketball player who achieved great success during his career.

  • Jake Chapman

    Contemporary artist and one half of the Chapman Brothers duo known for their provocative artworks.

  • Danon Gabriel

    French politician and member of the National Assembly.

  • Rufus Bellamy

    British writer.

  • Yumi Morio

    Japanese voice actress.

  • Doris Pearson

    English singer-songwriter and choreographer ("five star").

  • Tom McCarthy

    Director.

  • Jens Kidman

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

  • Scott Adams
    Scott Adams

    American cartoonist and creator of dilbert, one the most popular syndicated comic strips ever.

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June 08, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 11 days old,

or 3019 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21135 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 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 June 08, 1966?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 08, 1966.

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June 08, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 08, 1966:

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Anton Melik

    Slovenian academic and geographer (d. 1966).

  • Joseph A. Walker

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

  • Beatrice Portinari

    Beatrice Portinari was the muse of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

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June 08, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 08, 1966:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1966:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 6th and June 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1966 was Paint It, Black by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Paint It, Black
  2. - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
  3. - I Am A Rock
  4. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  5. - A Groovy Kind Of Love

June 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Strangers In The Night
  2. - Paperback Writer
  3. - Paint It, Black
  4. - Monday Monday
  5. - Sorrow

June 08, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1966 was It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 6th and June 12th.

June 08, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 6th and June 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
  2. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  3. - Cool Jerk
  4. - Barefootin'
  5. - (I'm A) Road Runner

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June 08, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 08, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

This Property Is Condemned

This Property Is Condemned

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Sydney Pollack

Starring: Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Charles Bronson, Kate Reid

Country: United States of America

Nevada Smith

Nevada Smith

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Steve McQueen, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy

Country: United States of America

Munster, Go Home!

Munster, Go Home!

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Earl Bellamy

Starring: Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Butch Patrick

Assault on a Queen

Assault on a Queen

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Jack Donohue

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Virna Lisi, Anthony Franciosa, Richard Conte

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

June 08, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 08, 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

June 08, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 08, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unsafe At Any Speed by Ralph Nader

Unsafe At Any Speed

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Ralph Nader's classic book on the Corviar. 1965 Unsafe at all speeds is the complete story about how cars kill and why automobile manufacturers failed.

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

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

The Double Image by Helen MacInnes

The Double Image

By:

John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.

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Who was the US President on June 08, 1966?

On June 08, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1966?

On June 08, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1966?

On June 08, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1966?

June 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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