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December 02, 1966 was the 336th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 02, 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 02, 1966, who was born and died on December 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band), movies (e.g. Father, directed by István Szabó), 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 2nd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 02, 1966?
- December 02, 1966: What happened on that day?
- December 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 02, 1966?
- December 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 02, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on December 02, 1966?
What day of the week was December 02, 1966?
December 02, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 336th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1966 can also be written as 12/2/1966 in the US and as 2/12/1966 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1966:
- Love, moby grape and lee michaels perform at fillmore east
- U thant agrees to serve a second term as u.n. secretary general.
December 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 11:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.
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Who was born on December 02, 1966?
Famous people born on December 02, 1966:
![Angela Kelly]()
Angela KellyAngela kelly, a woman from east kilbride in scotland, was the most famous lottery winner in 2007, when she won 35 million pounds in...
- Philippe Etchebest
French television host and chef.
- Jinsei Shinzaki
Japanese promoter and wrestler, sendai girls' professional wrestling was co-founded.
- Rob Sullivan in Chicago
Illinois, usa; canadian tour golfer (1991 tri-city pro-am).
- Sarah Zettel
Author.
- Anita Jokiel
In poland; gymnast (olympics-1980).
- Katherine LaNasa
Actress.
- Zeke Jones in Yipsilanti
Michigan, usa; 114.
- Kelly Buchberger in Langenburg
Saskatchewan, canada; nhl left-wing (edmonton oilers).
- Kelly Buchberger
- Laura Belotti
- Thomas Schnauz
- Byron Irvin
- Zeke Jones
- Joan Puigcercós
Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:
![Britney Spears]()
Britney SpearsAmerican singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.
![Nelly Furtado]()
Nelly FurtadoPortuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.
![Lucy Liu]()
Lucy LiuAmerican actress and producer.
![Steven Bauer]()
Steven BauerHavana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").
![Brendan Coyle]()
Brendan CoyleEnglish actor.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Yvonne Catterfeld]()
Yvonne CatterfeldGerman actress and singer.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![Jana Kramer]()
Jana KramerJana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
![Penelope Spheeris]()
Penelope SpheerisAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
December 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 4 months old,
or 688 months and 23 days old,
or 2994 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20964 days old,
if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1966?
There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1966.
December 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 02, 1966:
- Helen Keller
Prominent political theorist known for her work on social theory and political philosophy.
- Giles Cooper
Irish author, playwright, and screenwriter (b. 1918).
- L. E. J. Brouwer
Dutch mathematician and philosopher (b. 1881).
- Luitzen [Bertus] Brouwers
Dutch mathematician, who dies at 85.
- Luitzen Brouwer
- Raffaele Saggio
- Otto Nicodemus
- Luitzen Egbertus Jan Brouwer
What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?
Famous deaths on December 2nd:
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Desi Arnaz]()
Desi ArnazCuban-american actor and musician.
![Marty Feldman]()
Marty FeldmanMarty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.
![Robert Cummings]()
Robert CummingsAmerican actor.
![Gail Fisher]()
Gail FisherAmerican actress (born 1935).
![Michael Gothard]()
Michael GothardEnglish actor (born 1939).
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Cartel de Medellin
Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.
- Nera Wolfe
Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.
- Yehia Haqqi
Renowned Egyptian novelist and short story writer.
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December 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 02, 1966:
- Laos - National Day
- United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
- R.C. Saints - St Bibiana
Observances on December 02, 1966:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 28th and December 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
- The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
- Donovan - Mellow Yellow
December 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
- Val Doonican - What Would I Be
- The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
- The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye
December 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 02, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1
- Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - Don't Be A Drop-Out
- Lou Rawls - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing
December 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 02, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Father
Release year: 1966
Directed by: István Szabó
Starring: András Bálint, Miklós Gábor, Dániel Erdély, Kati Sólyom
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
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
One Million Years B.C.
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Don Chaffey
Starring: Raquel Welch, John Richardson, Percy Herbert, Robert Brown
Country: United States of America
December 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Tom Reeve
Leo the Lion
Release year: 1966
Written by: Osamu Tezuka
Directed by: Mario Cambi
Country: Japan
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
December 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 02, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Rush To Judgment
By: Mark Lane
Rush to Judgment, Mark Lane's classic work on President John F. Kennedy's assassination is a seminal book. This landmark bestseller was number one and opened eyes to the United States.
The Birds Fall Down
By: Rebecca West
No dust jacket. Binding loose and torn. Book sticker on the front cover. Ex-library. In fair condition.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
The Boston Strangler
By: Gerald Frank
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 …
Valley of the Dolls
By: Jacqueline Susann
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.
Who was the US President on December 02, 1966?
On December 02, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1966?
On December 02, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 02, 1966?
On December 02, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 2nd?
December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
- 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.
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.
