Thursday February 17, 1966: on this day

February 17, 1966 was the 48th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 17, 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 17, 1966, who was born and died on February 17, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lightnin' Strikes by Lou Christie), movies (e.g. Harper, directed by Jack Smight), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1966?


February 17, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1966 can also be written as 2/17/1966 in the US and as 17/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1966:

  • French satellite diapason d-1a launch into earth orbit

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February 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:36 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

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 17, 1966?


Famous people born on February 17, 1966:

  • Luc Robitaille

    Canadian ice hockey player, manager, and actor.

  • Michelangelo Volpi

    Former CEO of Joost and CTO of Cisco Systems.

  • Quorthon

    Swedish guitarist and songwriter (bathory) (d. 2004).

  • Luc Robitaille in MontrTal

    Quebec, canada; nhl left-wing (new york rangers and pittsburgh penguins).

  • Melissa Brooke-Belland

    Rocker (voice of the beehive - let it bee).

  • Robert Reid

    British rally co-driver.

  • Michael Lepond

    American bass player (symphony x, seven witches).

  • Jean-Marc Dumontet
  • Albert Lanièce
  • Denez Prigent
  • Michel Sauthier
  • Jákup Simonsen
  • Berglind Stefánsdóttir
  • Alberto Toso Fei
  • Franco Manzi
  • Atle Skårdal

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker

    An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

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February 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 2 months old,

or 698 months and 2 days old,

or 3035 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21246 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 17, 1966?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 17, 1966.

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February 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1966:

  • Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr.

    Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr.

  • Alfred Sloan

    Alfred Sloan was a pioneering business executive who transformed General Motors into the world's largest automobile manufacturer.

  • Hans Hofmann

    German/us painter (search for the real), reaches 85 years old.

  • Gail Kane

    Actress (white sister in arizona) dies at 81.

  • Frank Pettingell

    Actor (becket and up the creek), passes away at 75.

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Molière Jourdain

    French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 17th

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February 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1966:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1966:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1966:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1966 was Lightnin' Strikes by Lou Christie, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lightnin' Strikes
  2. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  3. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  4. - My Love
  5. - My World Is Empty Without You

February 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  2. - Michelle
  3. - You Were On My Mind
  4. - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
  5. - Spanish Flea

February 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 17, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  2. - Baby Scratch My Back
  3. - Don't Mess With Bill
  4. - Going To A Go-Go
  5. - Crying Time

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February 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harper

Harper

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill

Country: United States of America

Lord Love a Duck

Lord Love a Duck

Release year: 1966

Directed by: George Axelrod

Starring: Roddy McDowall, Tuesday Weld, Lola Albright, Martin West

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

Johnny Yuma

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

February 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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

Jackanory

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Brian Hawkins

February 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Billion Dollar Brain by Len Deighton

The Billion Dollar Brain

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A Cold war adventure.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

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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.

Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Is Paris Burning?

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

Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up The Down Staircase

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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 …

The Magus by John Fowles

The Magus

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One man is trapped in the deadly game of sexual and political betrayal played by a millionare. The Magus is a masterpiece of contemporary literature, full of shocks and chilling surprises.

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Who was the US President on February 17, 1966?

On February 17, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1966?

On February 17, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1966?

On February 17, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 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.

Discover how February 1966 calendar looked like.

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