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

October 17, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar. October 17, 1966 can also be written as 10/17/1966 in the US and as 17/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra . Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry . Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

The moon phase on October 17, 1966 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 09:21 pm. The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

Question 1

What day of the week was October 17, 1966?

Accepted Answer

October 17, 1966 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1966 can also be written as 10/17/1966 in the US and as 17/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

October 17, 1966: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on October 17, 1966:

A fire at a building in new york, new york kills 12 firefighters, the new york city fire department's deadliest day until the september 11, 2001 attacks.
Botswana and lesotho join the united nations.
The aberfan disaster occurs in south wales, united kingdom.
The afl-nfl merger is approved by the u.s. congress.
British spy george blake escapes from wormwood scrubs prison he is next seen in moscow.
Spain demands that the united kingdom stop military flights to gibraltar britain refuses the next day.
The 23rd street fire in new york city kills 12 firefighters.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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The moon phase on October 17, 1966 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 09:21 pm. The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

Question 6

Who was born on October 17, 1966?

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Famous people born on October 17, 1966:

Mark Gatiss English actor, screenwriter and novelist.
Danny Ferry American basketball player: forward, cavaliers.
Doug McMillon CEO of Walmart since 2014.
Shaun Edwards English rugby player and coach.
Tommy Kendall American race car driver and tv personality.
Tomislav Steinbrückner
Jens Zemke
Gavin Johnson
Francesco Miccichè
Mário Antônio da Silva
Jürgen Rollmann

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

Smita Patil Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Felicity Jones Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
Wyclef Jean Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
Montgomery Clift Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
Rob Marshall American choreographer and director producer.
Margot Kidder Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
Evel Knievel American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
Mike Judge American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
Jean Arthur American singer and actress (d. 1991).

Question 8

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

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There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Famous people died on October 17, 1966:

Cleo de Merode Famous Belgian ballet dancer and actress known for her grace and beauty.
Wieland Wagner German director and producer (d. 1966).
Sidney Hatch American soldier and runner (d. 1966).
Soledad Jiminez Spanish actor (phantom ofthe range) dies at 91.
Quirico Baccelli

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

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Danièle Delorme French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
Teresa Brewer American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
Levi Stubbs American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
Joan Hickson British actress (born in 1906).
John Stuart Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
Anne Crawford Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).
Nathanyl Chopin Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
Elijah Cummings Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
Chadric Chopin Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

Question 12

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

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Holidays on October 17, 1966:

United States - Black Poetry Day
UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

Question 13

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

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The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

Question 14

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

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

Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops
96 Tears by ? (Question Mark) and the Mysterians
Last Train To Clarksville by The Monkees
Cherish by The Association
Psychotic Reaction by Count Five

Question 15

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

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The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Distant Drums by Jim Reeves
Bend It! by Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich
Reach Out I'll Be There by The Four Tops
I'm A Boy by The Who
Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band

Question 17

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

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The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

Question 18

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

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

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations
Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops
Knock On Wood by Eddie Floyd
Love Is A Hurtin' Thing by Lou Rawls
You Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes

Question 19

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

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

10:30 P.M. Summer by Jules Dassin
Ride in the Whirlwind by Monte Hellman
Incubus by Leslie Stevens
Arizona Colt by Michele Lupo
Requiescant by Carlo Lizzani

Question 20

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

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The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Leo the Lion by Mario Cambi
Star Trek by
The Green Hornet by Michel Gondry

Question 21

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

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The most popular and best selling books in 1966 were:

Rush To Judgment by Mark Lane
The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
Games People Play by Eric Berne
All In The Family by Edwin O'Connor

Question 22

Who was the US President on October 17, 1966?

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1966?

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

Question 25

What is special about October 17th?

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

2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1966?

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October 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1966 calendar looked like.