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August 30, 1966 was the 242nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1966, who was born and died on August 30, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sunshine Superman by Donovan), movies (e.g. Shane, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. Star Trek) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1966?
- August 30, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1966?
- August 30, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1966?
What day of the week was August 30, 1966?
August 30, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1966 can also be written as 8/30/1966 in the US and as 30/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1966:
- France offers independence to french somaliland.
- United nations secretary-general u thant declares that he will not seek re-election, because u.n. efforts in vietnam have failed.
- 98 british tourists die in an air crash in ljubljana, yugoslavia.
- While waiting at a bus stop, ralph baer an inventor with sanders associates, writes a four-page document which lays out the basic principles for creating a video game to be played on a television: the beginning of a multi billion dollar industry.
August 30, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1966 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:50 pm and setting at 06:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 31, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1966.
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Who was born on August 30, 1966?
Famous people born on August 30, 1966:
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Michael MicheleAmerican actress.
- Joann Fletcher
Joann Fletcher is an Egyptologist known for her work in mummification and ancient Egyptian burial practices.
- Peter Cunnah
Northern irish singer-songwriter and producer.
- Alain Marty
French president and founder of wine and business club.
- Simon Wheeldon
Hockey forward (team austria 1998).
- John Terry
Cfl tackle (saskatchewan roughriders).
- Juncal Rivero
- Michel Pageaud
- Peter Ho Davies
- Scott Kannberg
- Aymen Benabderrahmane
- Fabrizio Bressan
- Lee Young-ik
- Teddy Tahu Rhodes
- Clivo Righi
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 7 months old,
or 691 months and 26 days old,
or 3008 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21058 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1966?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1966.
August 30, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1966:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1966:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1966 was Sunshine Superman by Donovan, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donovan - Sunshine Superman
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- The Happenings - See You In September
- The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
August 30, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1966 was All Or Nothing by The Small Faces, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Small Faces - All Or Nothing
- Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Roy Orbison - Too Soon To Know
August 30, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1966 was You Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
- Wilson Pickett - Land Of 1000 Dances
- Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
August 30, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shane
Release year: 1966
Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon De Wilde
Country: United States of America
Fahrenheit 451
Release year: 1966
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring
Country: United States of America
The Hills Run Red
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Carlo Lizzani
Starring: Thomas Hunter, Henry Silva, Dan Duryea, Nando Gazzolo
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
August 30, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:
Star Trek
Release year: 1966
Written by: Gene Roddenberry
Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Country: United States of America
The Green Hornet
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Michel Gondry
Chain Letter
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
The Monroes
Release year: 1966
Written by: Milt Rosen
Starring: Michael Anderson Jr., Barbara Hershey, Keith Schultz, Kevin Schultz
Country: United States of America
The Lone Ranger
Release year: 1966
Country: United States of America
August 30, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
I, The King
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
The life of Philip IV of Spain, and the women who most influenced it. His first wife Isabel of Bourbon was his second; Ines Calderon, his true love, is the young actress; and Sor
Who was the US President on August 30, 1966?
On August 30, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1966?
On August 30, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1966?
On August 30, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
