Saturday April 16, 1966: on this day

April 16, 1966 was the 106th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1966, who was born and died on April 16, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers), movies (e.g. Daimajin, directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1966?


April 16, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1966 can also be written as 4/16/1966 in the US and as 16/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

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April 16, 1966: What happened on that day?


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April 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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April 16, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:47 am and setting at 03:33 pm.

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 April 16, 1966?


Famous people born on April 16, 1966:

  • Laurent Bourgnon

    French-born swiss skipper.

  • Jarle Vespestad

    Norwegian drummer (farmers market).

  • Lewis Tillman

    Nfl running back (chicago bears).

  • Gerard Dewan

    American firefighter.

  • Samantha Fox

    Model.

  • Virginie Linhart

    French director of documentary films on politics, history and sociology.

  • Waldemar Kobus
  • Seeiso Bereng Seeiso
  • Sture Sivertsen
  • Kai Wiesinger
  • Robert Cottingham
  • Ivano Cardarelli
  • Paul Dolan
  • Nikolaj Evseev
  • Erik Jensen

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 3 days old,

or 3022 weeks and 3 days old,

or 21157 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 1966.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1966?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1966.

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April 16, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1966:

  • Eric Lambert

    Australian author (b. 1918).

  • Dino Bonardi
  • Roger Lapham
  • Gaspar Lefebvre
  • Claude-Joseph Gignoux

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1966:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1966:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  2. - Daydream
  3. - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
  4. - Secret Agent Man
  5. - Time Won't Let Me

April 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody Help Me
  2. - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
  3. - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
  4. - Hold Tight
  5. - Sound Of Silence

April 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  2. - Get Ready
  3. - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
  4. - One More Heartache
  5. - Satisfaction

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April 16, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Daimajin

Daimajin

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Starring: Miwa Takada, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Jun Fujimaki, Ryûtarô Gomi

Ne nous fâchons pas

Ne nous fâchons pas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Lino Ventura, Mireille Darc, Jean Lefebvre, Michel Constantin

The Night of the Grizzly

The Night of the Grizzly

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Clint Walker, Martha Hyer, Keenan Wynn, Nancy Kulp

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michael D. Moore

Starring: Elvis Presley, Suzanna Leigh, James Shigeta, Donna Butterworth

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

April 16, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up the Down Staircase

By:

Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …

Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Is Paris Burning?

By:

The dramatic story of Paris's liberation by the Allies comes from the bestselling author of The City of Joy. Is Paris Burning

The Billion Dollar Brain by Len Deighton

The Billion Dollar Brain

By:

A Cold war adventure.

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Who was the US President on April 16, 1966?

On April 16, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1966?

On April 16, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1966?

On April 16, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1966?

April 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Saturday April 16, 1966