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May 19, 1966 was the 139th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 19, 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 May 19, 1966, who was born and died on May 19, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas), movies (e.g. Nevada Smith, directed by Henry Hathaway), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1966?
- May 19, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1966?
- May 19, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1966?
What day of the week was May 19, 1966?
May 19, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 139th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1966 can also be written as 5/19/1966 in the US and as 19/5/1966 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1966:
- Gertrude baniszewski is found guilty of murdering and torturing sylvia likens and is sentenced to life in prison. (she is released on parole in december 1985).
- Ugandan army troops arrest mutesa ii of buganda and occupy his palace.
- The nigerian government forbids all political activity in the country until january 17, 1969.
- Explorer program: ''explorer 32'' is launched.
May 19, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 19, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 08:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.
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Who was born on May 19, 1966?
Famous people born on May 19, 1966:
![Polly Walker]()
Polly WalkerPolly walker is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as rome and line of duty.
- Lauren Greenfield
Lauren Greenfield is an American documentary photographer and filmmaker known for her work exploring youth culture, gender, and consumerism.
- Jodi Picoult
Bestselling American author known for her novels that tackle controversial issues.
- Marc Bureau
Canadian ice hockey player, and sportscaster.
- Sophia Crawford
English actress and martial artist.
- Marc Bureau in Trois Rivieres
Quebec, canada; nhl center (montreal canadiens).
- Keith Jennings
Nfl tight end (chicago bears).
- Franco Manzato
- Erkan Sözeri
- Jeff Moe
- Jean-Marie Lapointe
- Alejandra Pradón
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 10 months old,
or 694 months and 30 days old,
or 3022 weeks
or 21154 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 May 19, 1966?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 19, 1966.
May 19, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1966:
- Little Man Popwell
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1966:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 19, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
- Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
May 19, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Troggs - Wild Thing
May 19, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
- Dionne Warwick - Message To Michael
May 19, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Nevada Smith
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Henry Hathaway
Starring: Steve McQueen, Karl Malden, Brian Keith, Arthur Kennedy
Country: United States of America
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
Au Hasard Balthazar
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Robert Bresson
Starring: Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert
Country: United States of America
May 19, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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:
Canvas
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Greco
May 19, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Menfreya In The Morning
By: Victoria Holt
Harriet Delvaney said that the Menfreya great house, which stood like a fortress along the Cornish coast was a haven of happiness and high spirits.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
Unsafe At Any Speed
By: Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader's classic book on the Corviar. 1965 Unsafe at all speeds is the complete story about how cars kill and why automobile manufacturers failed.
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.
Who was the US President on May 19, 1966?
On May 19, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1966?
On May 19, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1966?
On May 19, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of May. 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 May 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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 May 1966?
May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
