Saturday December 31, 1966: on this day

December 31, 1966 was the 365th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1966, who was born and died on December 31, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm A Believer by The Monkees), movies (e.g. The Tale of Tsar Saltan, directed by Aleksandr Ptushko), TV series (e.g. George And The Dragon) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1966?


December 31, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1966 can also be written as 12/31/1966 in the US and as 31/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

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December 31, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1966:

  • Pirate radio 390 (radio invicata) off england, resumes transmitting
  • Toboggan chutes begin operation in cleveland metroparks

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December 31, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 10:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1967.

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Who was born on December 31, 1966?


Famous people born on December 31, 1966:

  • Yolanda Hughes

    Yolanda Hughes was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump and triple jump.

  • Lisa Joyner

    American actress and journalist.

  • Bennett Miller

    Director.

  • Bruce Ramsay
    Bruce Ramsay
  • Andrea Mazziotti di Celso
  • Hiromi Goto
  • Rudy Gunawan
  • Katsuhito Ishii
  • Saša Petrović
  • Ricardo Espinosa

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 26 days old,

or 2990 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20936 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1966?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1966.

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December 31, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1966:

  • Refoel Schechter

    Refoel Schechter was a renowned Israeli painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Thetis de Vries

    Dutch painter known for her colorful and expressive works.

  • Apollo Kallergis

    Greek poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Chief Nipo Strongheart

    Native american actor pony soldier dies at 75.

  • Pieter C A Geyl

    Historian (history and culture of the dutch race).

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1966:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm A Believer
  2. - Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron
  3. - Winchester Cathedral
  4. - That's Life
  5. - Sugar Town

December 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1966 was I'm A Believer by The Monkees, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm A Believer
  2. - Green Green Grass Of Home
  3. - Happy Jack
  4. - Morningtown Ride
  5. - Sunshine Superman

December 31, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1966 was (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 31, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (I Know) I'm Losing You
  2. - Tell It Like It Is
  3. - You Keep Me Hangin' On
  4. - I Fooled You This Time
  5. - A Place In The Sun

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December 31, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Tale of Tsar Saltan

The Tale of Tsar Saltan

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Aleksandr Ptushko

Starring: Vladimir Andreyev, Larisa Golubkina, Oleg Vidov, Kseniya Ryabinkina

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

Andrei Rublev

Andrei Rublev

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolay Sergeev

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tom Reeve

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

December 31, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All In The Family by Edwin O'Connor

All In The Family

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Hardcover: 434 Pages Publisher: Little, Brown & Co., Book Club (BCE/BOMC edition) (1966). Language: English ASIN: B003026EMS Product Dimensions: 9.1x6.6x1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6

The Boston Strangler by Gerald Frank

The Boston Strangler

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New York Times Bestseller, Winner of the Edgar Award: This is the definitive account of the serial killer and the manhunt that followed. Juris Slesers, 25, arrived at his mother’s apartment on June 14, 1962 to drive her to the …

The Mask Of Apollo by Mary Renault

The Mask Of Apollo

By:

It was set in the fourth century B.C. The Mask of Apollo was set in fourth-century B.C.

The Secret Of Santa Vittoria by Robert Crichton

The Secret Of Santa Vittoria

By:

Santa Vittoria, a small town in war-torn Italy has one thing that is worth mentioning: its amazing wine cellars. The citizens plotted and plotted to stop the Germans finding and looting the town’s sole treasure, and were led by Bombolini, …

Valley Of The Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley Of The Dolls

By:

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1966?

On December 31, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1966?

On December 31, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1966?

On December 31, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1966?

December 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Saturday December 31, 1966