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Thursday March 24, 1966: on this day
March 24, 1966 was the 83rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 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 March 24, 1966, who was born and died on March 24, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler), movies (e.g. The Trouble with Angels, directed by Ida Lupino), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1966?
- March 24, 1966: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1966?
- March 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1966?
What day of the week was March 24, 1966?
March 24, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1966 can also be written as 3/24/1966 in the US and as 24/3/1966 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1966:
- Us selective service announces college deferments based on performance.
March 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 09:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1966.
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Who was born on March 24, 1966?
Famous people born on March 24, 1966:
- Valérie Lang
French actress, daughter to jack lang, former minister of culture (2 september 1939).
- Rico Hizon
Filipino journalist known for his work with BBC World News.
- Floyd Heard
American sprinter and coach.
- Penny Toler
Wnba guard (los angeles sparks).
- Marin Hinkle
Actress.
- Christian Troadec
- Gigliola Staffilani
- Fabrizio Comba
- Chen Wei-Chen
- Francisco Javier Cruz
- Erling Jevne
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
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R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
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Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years and 27 days old,
or 696 months and 27 days old,
or 3030 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21212 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 1966?
There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 24, 1966.
March 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1966:
- Frederick Foley
- Vendelín Javorka
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
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Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
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March 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1966:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1966:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1966:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 21st and March 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.
March 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
- The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
- The Beatles - Nowhere Man
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- Simon and Garfunkel - Homeward Bound
March 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.
March 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
- The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee
March 24, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.
March 24, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 21st and March 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
- Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
- Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
- The Elgins - Darling Baby
- Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
March 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Trouble with Angels
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Ida Lupino
Starring: Rosalind Russell, Hayley Mills, Binnie Barnes, Camilla Sparv
Country: United States of America
Alfie
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Michael Caine, Shelley Winters, Millicent Martin, Julia Foster
Country: United States of America
Frankie and Johnny
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Frederick De Cordova
Starring: Elvis Presley, Donna Douglas, Harry Morgan, Sue Ane Langdon
Country: United States of America
Cast a Giant Shadow
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Kirk Douglas, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Senta Berger
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
March 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
The Last Hundred Days
By: John Toland
The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
In Cold Blood
By: Truman Capote
National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.
Who was the US President on March 24, 1966?
On March 24, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1966?
On March 24, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1966?
On March 24, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 1966?
March 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
