Tuesday August 23, 1966: on this day

August 23, 1966 was the 235th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 23, 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 August 23, 1966, who was born and died on August 23, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful), movies (e.g. The Creatures, directed by Agnès Varda), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1966?


August 23, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1966 can also be written as 8/23/1966 in the US and as 23/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1966:

  • Lunar orbiter 1 takes the first photograph of earth from orbit around the moon.

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August 23, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 12:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.

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Who was born on August 23, 1966?


Famous people born on August 23, 1966:

  • Ranjit Singh Boparan

    Founder of 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the largest food manufacturing companies in the UK.

  • Marco Bracci

    Italian volleyball champion and a member the italian men's volleyball team that won the bronze medal at the atlanta olympics on 8/04/1996.

  • Rik Smits

    Dutch former professional basketball player who played for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

  • Charley Boorman

    Charley Boorman is known for his motorcycle adventures with Ewan McGregor.

  • Laura Richmond

    Fort dix, new jersey -- playmate (sep, 1988).

  • Rhonda Cator

    Australia -- badminton player (1996 olympics).

  • Christophe Galtier
  • Thuy Thu Le
  • Mario Galesi
  • Alberto Acosta
  • Lorenzo De Luca
  • Justin Lemberg
  • Gianluca Luppi
  • Eric Meyer

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 7 months old,

or 691 months and 5 days old,

or 3005 weeks and 2 days old,

or 21037 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 August 23, 1966?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 23, 1966.

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August 23, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1966:

  • Francis X. Bushman

    American actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1883).

  • Enrico Nardi
  • Guillermo Gorostiza
  • Jaime Sarlanga

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1966:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1966:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer In The City
  2. - Sunny
  3. - See You In September
  4. - Lil' Red Riding Hood
  5. - Sunshine Superman

August 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Girl Like You
  2. - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
  3. - God Only Knows
  4. - Out Of Time
  5. - Black Is Black

August 23, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1966 was Blowin In The Wind by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Blowin In The Wind
  2. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  3. - Sunny
  4. - Open The Door To Your Heart
  5. - Warm And Tender Love

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August 23, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Creatures

The Creatures

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Agnès Varda

Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Eva Dahlbeck, Marie-France Mignal

Texas, Adios

Texas, Adios

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ferdinando Baldi

Starring: Franco Nero, Alberto Dell'Acqua, Elisa Montés, José Guardiola

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

August 23, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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

Chain Letter

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Deon Taylor

August 23, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Double Image by Helen MacInnes

The Double Image

By:

John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

The All-Time Pop Culture Classic!Dolls in red, black, capsules, tablets, or both. Anne, Neely and Jennifer can take their pills straight or have them mixed with vodka.

Giles Goat Boy by John Barth

Giles Goat Boy

By:

John Barth, classic experimental and post-modern literature

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Who was the US President on August 23, 1966?

On August 23, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1966?

On August 23, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1966?

On August 23, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. 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 August 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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 August 1966?

August 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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