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February 12, 1966 was the 43rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 12, 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 February 12, 1966, who was born and died on February 12, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Love by Petula Clark), movies (e.g. The Chase, directed by Arthur Penn), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 12, 1966?
- February 12, 1966: What happened on that day?
- February 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 12, 1966?
- February 12, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- February 12, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- February 12, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 12, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 12, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 12, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on February 12, 1966?
What day of the week was February 12, 1966?
February 12, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 12, 1966 can also be written as 2/12/1966 in the US and as 12/2/1966 in UK and Europe.
February 12, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 12, 1966:
- Tay vinh massacre: vietnam war.
February 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 12th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 12, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:48 am and setting at 11:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.
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Who was born on February 12, 1966?
Famous people born on February 12, 1966:
- Greg Carberry
Australian rugby league player.
- Paul Crook
American guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
- Boty Goodwin
Artist.
- Jose Manalo
Tv show host.
- Leszek Pękalski
- Hanan El Tawil
- Modesto Soruco
- William Téchoueyres
- Vincenzo Torrente
- Mario Javier Sabán
- Mirco Badole
- Massimo Mariotto
- Lochlyn Munro
- Tenor Saw
Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:
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Josh BrolinHe is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.
![Christina Ricci]()
Christina RicciAmerican actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.
![Lorne Greene]()
Lorne GreeneLorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.
![Darren Aronofsky]()
Darren AronofskyAmerican screenwriter, director and producer of film.
![Mike Posner]()
Mike PosnerMike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.
![Jesse Spencer]()
Jesse SpencerAustralian singer, actor and pin-up boy.
![Arsenio Hall]()
Arsenio HallAmerican comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.
![Chynna Phillips]()
Chynna PhillipsAmerican singer and well-known family.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Michael Ironside]()
Michael IronsideCanadian actor, director, and screenwriter.
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February 12, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 2 months old,
or 698 months and 14 days old,
or 3036 weeks and 6 days old,
or 21258 days old,
if you were born on February 12, 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 February 12, 1966?
There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 12, 1966.
February 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 12, 1966:
- Elio Vittorini
- Giana Anguissola
- Wilhelm Röpke
- Josef Schümmelfelder
What famous deaths happened on February 12th?
Famous deaths on February 12th:
![Robert Wagner]()
Robert WagnerAmerican actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.
![Sal Mineo]()
Sal MineoAmerican actor.
![Screamin' Jay Hawkins]()
Screamin' Jay HawkinsAmerican musician (born 1929).
![Sid Caesar]()
Sid CaesarAmerican comedian actor and writer.
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Kenneth Mars]()
Kenneth MarsAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1935).
![Zina Bethune]()
Zina BethuneAmerican actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).
![Gary Owens]()
Gary OwensAmerican radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).
![Jean Renoir]()
Jean RenoirPierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.
![Victor Jory]()
Victor JoryDawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).
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February 12, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 12, 1966:
- United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
- Red Hand Day
- Darwin Day.
- National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
- Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.
Observances on February 12, 1966:
- International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism
Saints celebrated on February 12, 1966:
- Saint Alexis of Moscow
- Saint Benedict of Aniane
- Saint Damian of Alexandria
February 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 12, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1966 was My Love by Petula Clark, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Petula Clark - My Love
- Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- The Beach Boys - Barbara Ann
- The Beatles - We Can Work It Out
February 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Overlanders - Michelle
- Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
- The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
- Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea
February 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.
February 12, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 12, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
- The Miracles - Going To A Go-Go
- The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
- Lee Dorsey - Get Out Of My Life, Woman
February 12, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 12, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Chase
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, E.G. Marshall
Country: United States of America
The Silencers
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Phil Karlson
Starring: Dean Martin, Stella Stevens, Daliah Lavi, Victor Buono
Die Söhne der großen Bärin
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Josef Mach
Starring: Gojko Mitic, Jirí Vrstála, Rolf Römer, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
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
February 12, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 12, 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:
Jackanory
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Brian Hawkins
February 12, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 12, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Who was the US President on February 12, 1966?
On February 12, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1966?
On February 12, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 12, 1966?
On February 12, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 12th?
February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. 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 February 12th, such as:
- 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
- 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.
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 February 1966?
February 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
