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Sunday July 17, 1966: on this day
July 17, 1966 was the 198th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is July 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 July 17, 1966, who was born and died on July 17, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells), movies (e.g. The Wild Angels, directed by Roger Corman), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 17, 1966?
- July 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
- July 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 17, 1966?
- July 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- July 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 17, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on July 17, 1966?
What day of the week was July 17, 1966?
July 17, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 198th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 1966 can also be written as 7/17/1966 in the US and as 17/7/1966 in UK and Europe.
July 17, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 1966:
- Clifford ann creed wins lpga lady carling golf open
- Indians set club record by hitting 7 hr in 15-2 win over detroit
- Pioneer 7 launched.
- Jim ryun sets mile record (3:51.3).
July 17, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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July 17, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:33 am and setting at 09:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.
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Who was born on July 17, 1966?
Famous people born on July 17, 1966:
- Lou Barlow
American musician and original member of alternative rock bands dinosaur jr.
- Sten Tolgfors
Swedish lawyer and politician, 30th swedish minister of defence.
- Don Willett
Judge.
- Guru
American rapper (gang starr) (d. 2010).
- Michael John Bradley
Largo, florida -- pga golfer (1993 kemper open-3rd).
- Guru (American rapper)
- Marco Vaccari
- Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes
- Vitali Alxasov
- Riccardo Favero
- Frédéric Protat
Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![David Hasselhoff]()
David HasselhoffDavid hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.
![Mithun Chakraborty]()
Mithun ChakrabortyMithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.
![Mélanie Thierry]()
Mélanie ThierryFrench actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.
![Donald Sutherland]()
Donald SutherlandCanadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.
![Diahann Carroll]()
Diahann CarrollAmerican actress, singer and recording artist.
![Lucie Arnaz]()
Lucie ArnazAmerican actress, and a member of a distinguished family.
![Eric Winter]()
Eric WinterAmerican actor and model.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![James Cagney]()
James CagneyAmerican actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.
July 17, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 9 months old,
or 693 months and 2 days old,
or 3013 weeks and 5 days old,
or 21096 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1966?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 17, 1966.
July 17, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 17, 1966:
- August Baeyens
Flemish composer (piranesi suite), dies at 71.
What famous deaths happened on July 17th?
Famous deaths on July 17th:
![Billie Holiday]()
Billie HolidayAmerican blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.
![Elaine Stritch]()
Elaine StritchAmerican actress with a varied and long career.
![Walter Cronkite]()
Walter CronkiteAmerican broadcaster.
![Geraldine Fitzgerald]()
Geraldine FitzgeraldDublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).
- Anastasia Romanov
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.
- Katheren Graham
Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
- John Coltrane
American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.
- Dorothia Dix
Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.
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July 17, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 17, 1966:
- Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
- Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
- South Korea - Constitution Day
- Feast Day of St Cynllo
- Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
- Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
July 17, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 17, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1966 was Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.
July 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- The Cyrkle - Red Rubber Ball
- Dusty Springfield - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
- The Beatles - Paperback Writer
July 17, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1966 was Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.
July 17, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
- Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - Get Away
- The Beatles - Paperback Writer
- Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep, Mountain High
- Gene Pitney - Nobody Needs Your Love
July 17, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.
July 17, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 17, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
- The Capitols - Cool Jerk
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Robert Parker - Barefootin'
July 17, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 17, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Wild Angels
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Peter Fonda, Nancy Sinatra, Bruce Dern, Diane Ladd
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
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
How to Steal a Million
Release year: 1966
Directed by: William Wyler
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, Eli Wallach, Hugh Griffith
Country: United States of America
July 17, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Chain Letter
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
Canvas
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Greco
July 17, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 17, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
The Proud Tower
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.
I, The King
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
The life of Philip IV of Spain, and the women who most influenced it. His first wife Isabel of Bourbon was his second; Ines Calderon, his true love, is the young actress; and Sor
The Detective
By: Roderick Thorp
Joe Leland is a private investigator who investigates the suicide of a young widower. A bizarre situation arises where he is confronted by unpleasant elements from his past, including a case that involved a woman who was a suspect in …
Who was the US President on July 17, 1966?
On July 17, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1966?
On July 17, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 17, 1966?
On July 17, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 17th?
July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
- 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
- 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.
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 July 1966?
July 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
