Q: What day of the week was January 17, 1966?

January 17, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar. January 17, 1966 can also be written as 1/17/1966 in the US and as 17/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn . Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry . Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

The moon phase on January 17, 1966 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:02 am and setting at 02:13 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1966?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1966?

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

Question 1

What day of the week was January 17, 1966?

Accepted Answer

January 17, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1966 can also be written as 1/17/1966 in the US and as 17/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 17, 1966: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 17, 1966:

B-52 / kc-135 tankers crash near spanish coast at palomares, 7 die
Martin luther king jr opens campaign in chicago, illinois.
Palomares incident: a b-52 bomber collides with a kc-135 stratotanker over spain, killing seven airmen, and dropping three 70-kiloton nuclear bombs near the town of palomares and another one into the sea.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 4

January 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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The moon phase on January 17, 1966 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:02 am and setting at 02:13 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

Question 6

Who was born on January 17, 1966?

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Famous people born on January 17, 1966:

Shabba Ranks Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Joshua Malina American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
Brockton Brockton was a renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.
Amy Sherman-Palladino Television writer and producer known for creating 'Gilmore Girls' and 'The Marvelous Mrs.
Rhys Hughes Welsh writer of fantasy and science fiction.
Trish Johnson English golfer.
Karissa Rushing in Benton Arkansas, usa; miss america-arkansas (1990).
Anna Ivan La jolla, california -- tennis star.
Don Myrah in Oakland California, usa; cyclist (olympics-20th-1996).
Rexton Gordon "shabba ranks"; jamaican disc-jockey/rapper (extra naked).
Trish Johnson in Bristol England; lpga golfer (1993 las vegas).
Anna Ivan in La Jolla California, usa; tennis star.
Stephin Merritt American singer-songwriter (the magnetic fields.
Don Myrah Oakland, california -- cyclist (1996 olympics - 20th place).
António Zeferino Cape verdean runner.
Kim Joo-sung
Irena Lednická
Federico Williams
Jean-Pierre Delaunay

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

Michelle Obama Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
James Earl Jones James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
Jim Carrey Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
Eartha Kitt Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
Françoise Hardy French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
Zooey Deschanel American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
Betty White American actress.
Sylvie Testud French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
Andy Kaufman American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1966?

Accepted Answer

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Famous people died on January 17, 1966:

Vincent J. Donehue

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

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Virginia Mayo An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
Richard Crenna American actor.
Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
Barbara Britton Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
Derek Fowlds British actor (b.1937).
Suchitra Sen Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
Faten Hamama Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
Wana Lumumba Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

Question 12

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

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Holidays on January 17, 1966:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1966 was The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

Question 14

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

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The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel
We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
She's Just My Style by Gary Lewis and the Playboys
Five O'Clock World by The Vogues
Day Tripper by The Beatles

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

Question 16

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

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The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles
Keep On Running by The Spencer Davis Group
Wind Me Up (Let Me Go) by Cliff Richard
My Ship Is Coming In by The Walker Brothers
The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

Question 18

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

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The R&B music chart on January 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder
I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames
Going To A Go-Go by The Miracles
A Sweet Woman Like You by Joe Tex
Rainbow '65 (Part I) by Gene Chandler

Question 19

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

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

Arizona Colt by Michele Lupo
Requiescant by Carlo Lizzani
Johnny Yuma by Romolo Guerrieri
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken by Alan Rafkin
Our Man Flint by Daniel Mann

Question 20

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

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The most popular TV Series on January 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 by Brian Hawkins

Question 21

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

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The most popular and best selling books in 1966 were:

Those Who Love by Irving Stone
Yes I Can by Sammy Davis and Jane and Burt Boyar
A Gift Of Joy by Helen Hayes and Lewis Funke
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The Green Berets by Robin Moore

Question 22

Who was the US President on January 17, 1966?

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1966?

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

Question 25

What is special about January 17th?

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January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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Question 26

What happened in 1966?

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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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Question 27

What was the calendar for January 1966?

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January 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1966 calendar looked like.