Thursday January 20, 1966: on this day

January 20, 1966 was the 20th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 20, 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 January 20, 1966, who was born and died on January 20, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Arizona Colt, directed by Michele Lupo), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1966?


January 20, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 20th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1966 can also be written as 1/20/1966 in the US and as 20/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

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January 20, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1966:

  • Demonstrations occur against high food prices in hungary.

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January 20, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th 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 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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January 20, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:53 am and setting at 04:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Who was born on January 20, 1966?


Famous people born on January 20, 1966:

  • Stacey Dash
    Stacey Dash

    Stacey dash is an american actress known for her role as dionne davenport in the 1995 film clueless.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • Chris Morris

    Nba forward (utah jazz).

  • Tracii Guns

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (l.

  • Rich Gannon

    Nfl quarterback (kansas city chiefs).

  • Bert Weidner

    Nfl guard (miami dolphins).

  • Laren Sims

    American homicide: the murderer of her husband was a 53-year old california lawyer.

  • James Genus
  • Vincenzo Rodia
  • Jon Hare
  • Miriam Grignani
  • Peter Tschentscher
  • Fabiana López
  • Michael Knörr

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Evan Peters
    Evan Peters

    Evan peters is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series american horror story and the x-men film series.

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January 20, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 2 months old,

or 698 months and 30 days old,

or 3039 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21274 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 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 January 20, 1966?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 20, 1966.

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January 20, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1966:

  • George Devine
  • Vincenzo Diamare

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1966:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1966:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 17th and January 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1966 was The Sounds Of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 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:

  1. - The Sounds Of Silence
  2. - We Can Work It Out
  3. - She's Just My Style
  4. - Five O'Clock World
  5. - Day Tripper

January 20, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 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.

January 20, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 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:

  1. - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
  2. - Keep On Running
  3. - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
  4. - My Ship Is Coming In
  5. - The Carnival Is Over

January 20, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 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:

  1. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  2. - I Got You (I Feel Good)
  3. - Going To A Go-Go
  4. - A Sweet Woman Like You
  5. - Rainbow '65 (Part I)

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January 20, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Alan Rafkin

Starring: Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

Our Man Flint

Our Man Flint

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Gila Golan, Edward Mulhare

Country: United States of America

January 20, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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

January 20, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery

A Gift Of Prophecy

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The story of Jeane Dixon, the remarkable prophet who foresaw: President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the identity of his killer; Teddy Kennedy’s accident; the Gift of Prophecy

A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr

A Thousand Days

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Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.

A Gift Of Joy by Helen Hayes and Lewis Funke

A Gift Of Joy

By:

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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 Honey Badger by Robert Ruark

The Honey Badger

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Robert Chester Ruark, a mid-20th century "larger than life" character, was a journalist, author and world traveller. His last work is unimaginable.

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Who was the US President on January 20, 1966?

On January 20, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1966?

On January 20, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1966?

On January 20, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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 January 1966?

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.

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Thursday January 20, 1966