Tuesday August 16, 1966: on this day

August 16, 1966 was the 228th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 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 August 16, 1966, who was born and died on August 16, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful), movies (e.g. Fantastic Voyage, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 16, 1966?


August 16, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1966 can also be written as 8/16/1966 in the US and as 16/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

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August 16, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1966:

  • Vietnam war: the house un-american activities committee begins investigations of americans who have aided the viet cong. the committee intends to introduce legislation making these activities illegal. anti-war demonstrators disrupt the meeting and 50 people are arrested.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:54 am and setting at 09:02 pm.

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 16, 1966?


Famous people born on August 16, 1966:

  • Nera Davies

    British former sprinter who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Eddie Olczyk

    American ice hockey player, coach, and commentator.

  • Terry Shumpert

    Paducah (kentucky) -- infielder (chicago cubs).

  • Barry Lather

    American actor, musician, and choreographer.

  • Rosey Edeh

    London, england -- canadian 400m hitch (1992, 1996 olympics - 4th place).

  • Marc Penders
  • Vittorio Pezzuto
  • Philip Shouse
  • Tim Williams
  • Alberto Martínez
  • Nina Pajanti-Raudus
  • Doug Collins
  • Stefano Delacroix
  • Joachim Drevs
  • Jeff Waters
  • Onésimo Díaz

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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


You are 57 years 7 months old,

or 691 months and 12 days old,

or 3006 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21044 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 1966.

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 16, 1966:

  • Jack Mather

    Actor cisco kid, who was 58 years old, dies from a heart attack.

  • Pietro Mura
  • Fulvio Palmieri
  • Carl Klæth
  • Günther Rohr

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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


Holidays on August 16, 1966:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer In The City
  2. - Sunny
  3. - Lil' Red Riding Hood
  4. - Wild Thing
  5. - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Girl Like You
  2. - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
  3. - God Only Knows
  4. - Out Of Time
  5. - Black Is Black

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on August 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  2. - Blowin In The Wind
  3. - Sunny
  4. - Open The Door To Your Heart
  5. - Warm And Tender Love

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

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

Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmond O'Brien, Donald Pleasence

Country: United States of America

Follow Me, Boys!

Follow Me, Boys!

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Norman Tokar

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles

Arizona Colt

Arizona Colt

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michele Lupo

Starring: Giuliano Gemma, Fernando Sancho, Corinne Marchand, Nello Pazzafini

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

August 16, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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

Chain Letter

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Deon Taylor

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

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

Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Response

By:

This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.

Tinkerbelle by Robert Manry

Tinkerbelle

By:

"The whole audacious caer... A fine, satisfying saltwater adventure... A narrative of courage, endurance, dreams, as well as seamanship."

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

The Kremlin Letter by Noel Behn

The Kremlin Letter

By:

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Who was the US President on August 16, 1966?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1966?

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

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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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 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.

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