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February 24, 1966 was the 55th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1966, who was born and died on February 24, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra), movies (e.g. Harper, directed by Jack Smight), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 24, 1966?
- February 24, 1966: What happened on that day?
- February 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 24, 1966?
- February 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- February 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- February 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 24, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 24, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on February 24, 1966?
What day of the week was February 24, 1966?
February 24, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 24, 1966 can also be written as 2/24/1966 in the US and as 24/2/1966 in UK and Europe.
February 24, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 24, 1966:
- Coup ousts president kwame nkrumah of ghana.
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- A military coup in ghana raises sacked general ankrah to power while president kwame nkrumah is abroad.
- Go dai massacre: vietnam war.
- A curfew is declared in jakarta, indonesia.
February 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 24, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 08:43 am and setting at 10:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1966.
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Who was born on February 24, 1966?
Famous people born on February 24, 1966:
![Ben Miller]()
Ben MillerEnglish actor, director, and comedian.
![Billy Zane]()
Billy ZaneBilly zane is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as titanic, the phantom, and dead calm.
- Rene Arocha
Cuban/american baseball pitcher (saint louis cardinals).
- Alain Mabanckou
- Lil' Troy
- Luca Mercalli
- David Diop
- Davide Fontolan
- Sven Köhler
- Larry James Kulick
- LaShun McDaniel
- Risa Hontiveros
Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:
![George Harrison]()
George HarrisonBritish composer, producer and musician.
![Kristin Davis]()
Kristin DavisKristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.
![Edward James Olmos]()
Edward James OlmosEdward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.
![Helen Shaver]()
Helen ShaverCanadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.
![Emmanuelle Riva]()
Emmanuelle RivaFrench actress on stage, film, and television.
![Alessandro Gassman]()
Alessandro GassmanAlessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.
![Abe Vigoda]()
Abe VigodaAmerican actor.
![James Farentino]()
James FarentinoAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Steven Hill]()
Steven HillSeattle, washington -- actor.
![Mark Moses]()
Mark MosesAmerican actor.
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February 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 2 months old,
or 698 months and 1 day old,
or 3035 weeks
or 21245 days old,
if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1966?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 24, 1966.
February 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 24, 1966:
- Dionigio Casaroli
- Ernst Nadherny
- Emil Rothe
- Lenni Viitala
What famous deaths happened on February 24th?
Famous deaths on February 24th:
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Dinah Shore]()
Dinah ShoreAmerican entertainer.
![Dennis Weaver]()
Dennis WeaverAmerican actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.
![Johnnie Ray]()
Johnnie RayAmerican singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.
![Bruce Bennett]()
Bruce BennettAmerican actor and shot putter (d. 2007).
![George Gobel]()
George GobelChicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).
![Ronald Pickup]()
Ronald PickupEnglish actor (b. 1940).
![Conrad Nagel]()
Conrad NagelActor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.
![Bobby Moore]()
Bobby MooreCaptain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).
![Jean Rogers]()
Jean RogersActress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.
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February 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 24, 1966:
- Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
- Flag Day in MTxico.
- St. Sergius
- Dragobete in Romania.
- St. Matthias
- St. Modest
- St. Edelbert
- Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
- Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
February 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 24, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 21st and February 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- Lou Christie - Lightnin' Strikes
- Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You
February 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Overlanders - Michelle
- Crispian St Peters - You Were On My Mind
- The Rolling Stones - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
- Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Spanish Flea
February 24, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 21st and February 27th.
February 24, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 21st and February 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- The Marvelettes - Don't Mess With Bill
- Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
- Ray Charles - Crying Time
February 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 24, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Harper
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Arthur Hill
Country: United States of America
Madame X
Release year: 1966
Directed by: David Lowell Rich
Starring: Lana Turner, John Forsythe, Ricardo Montalban, Burgess Meredith
The Group
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett, Elizabeth Hartman, Shirley Knight
The Upper Hand
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Denys de La Patellière
Starring: Jean Gabin, Gert Fröbe, George Raft, Nadja Tiller
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
February 24, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Brian Hawkins
February 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 24, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Thousand Days
By: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.
The Rabbi
By: Noah Gordon
The New York Times bestseller that follows the life and career a rabbi through America. --Los Angeles TimesMichael kind was raised in New York's Jewish cauldron in 1920s New York and is familiar with the materialism and stresses of urban …
Airs Above The Ground
By: Mary Stewart
Vanessa March didn't know she should look for her husband in Vienna, until she saw him in a newsreel shot at the scene a deadly fire.
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 February 24, 1966?
On February 24, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1966?
On February 24, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 24, 1966?
On February 24, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about February 24th?
February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
- 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),
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 February 1966?
February 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
