Sunday October 02, 1966: on this day

October 02, 1966 was the 275th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 02, 1966, who was born and died on October 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cherish by The Association), movies (e.g. Alvarez Kelly, directed by Edward Dmytryk), TV series (e.g. Leo The Lion) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1966?


October 02, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 275th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1966 can also be written as 10/2/1966 in the US and as 2/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

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October 02, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1966:

October 02, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 02, 1966: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 13 - 10
  • Cleveland Browns - New York Giants : 28 - 7
  • Dallas Cowboys - Atlanta Falcons : 47 - 14
  • Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 23
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Washington Redskins : 10 - 24
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October 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 10:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Who was born on October 02, 1966?


Famous people born on October 02, 1966:

  • Armin Wolf

    Austrian journalist known for his work as a news anchor and political commentator.

  • Yokozuna

    American wrestler (d. 2000).

  • Rodney Anoa'i (Yokozuna)

    Samoan-american professional wrestling champion (d. 2000).

  • George Weah

    Politician.

  • Yokozuna [Rodney Anoia]

    Wrestler (wwf/ njpw/ awa, wild samoan kokina).

  • Yokozuna (wrestler)
  • John Beresford
  • Carlos Cuarón
  • Nicola Raffaele Di Matteo
  • Mousse T.
  • Ángel Merino
  • Clet Abraham
  • Giancarlo Kalabrugovic
  • Peter Knäbel
  • Paolo Martella
  • Natalia Svisceva
  • Rodney Anoai

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

  • Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco

    Lorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.

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October 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 5 months old,

or 689 months and 17 days old,

or 2998 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20988 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1966?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1966.

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October 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1966:

  • Anna Lesznai
  • Jean Marchat
  • Augustin Mansion
  • Luis Turcios Lima (24)

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

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October 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1966:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1966:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 26th and October 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1966 was Cherish by The Association, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cherish
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love
  3. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  4. - Black Is Black
  5. - Bus Stop

October 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Distant Drums
  2. - Bend It!
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - I'm A Boy
  5. - Winchester Cathedral

October 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love
  3. - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
  4. - Land Of 1000 Dances
  5. - Reach Out I'll Be There

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October 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alvarez Kelly

Alvarez Kelly

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: William Holden, Richard Widmark, Janice Rule, Patrick O'Neal

Country: United States of America

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

The Appaloosa

The Appaloosa

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

Starring: Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer, John Saxon, Emilio Fernández

Country: United States of America

October 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

Star Trek

Star Trek

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michel Gondry

October 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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, …

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

By:

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.

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

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.

Rush To Judgment by Mark Lane

Rush To Judgment

By:

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.

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

By:

Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 1966?

On October 02, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1966?

On October 02, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1966?

On October 02, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

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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 October 1966?

October 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1966 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 2, 1966