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August 07, 1966 was the 219th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 07, 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 07, 1966, who was born and died on August 07, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wild Thing by The Troggs), movies (e.g. Johnny Yuma, directed by Romolo Guerrieri), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 7th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 07, 1966?
- August 07, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 07, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 07, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 07, 1966?
- August 07, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 07, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 07, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 07, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 07, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 07, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 07, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 07, 1966?
What day of the week was August 07, 1966?
August 07, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 219th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 07, 1966 can also be written as 8/7/1966 in the US and as 7/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 07, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 07, 1966:
- Race riots occur in lansing, michigan.
- An east german court sentences günter laudahn to life imprisonment for spying for the united states.
- Lunar orbiter 1, the first u.s. spacecraft to orbit the moon, is launched.
August 07, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 07, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 07, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 07, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 12:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 01, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 1966.
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Who was born on August 07, 1966?
Famous people born on August 07, 1966:
- Heloisa Périssé
Popular Brazilian comedian and actress known for her humor and performances.
- Jimy Wales
Jimy Wales is an American internet entrepreneur and co-founder of the online non-profit encyclopedia Wikipedia.
- Shobna Gulati
English actress and dancer.
- Kristin Hersh
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (throwing muses, 50 foot wave).
- David Cairns
Scottish laicised priest and politician, minister of state for scotland (d. 2011).
- David Mann
Tv actor.
- Tony Stargell
Nfl cornerback (tampa bay bucs and chicago bears).
- Mauro Laus
- Ezio Madonia
- Antonello Morroni
- Emanuele Salce
- Stefan Heße
- Marco Baroni
- Asya
Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:
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Charlize TheronSouth african-american actress, producer, and model.
![Wayne Knight]()
Wayne KnightWayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..
![David Duchovny]()
David DuchovnyAmerican actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.
![Sydney Penny]()
Sydney PennyActress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).
![Charlotte Lewis]()
Charlotte LewisKensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.
![Garrison Keillor]()
Garrison KeillorAmerican broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.
![Megan Gale]()
Megan GaleAustralian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.
![Brit Marling]()
Brit MarlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actresses.
![Anjanette Comer]()
Anjanette ComerAnjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.
![Abbey Lincoln]()
Abbey LincolnAbbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...
August 07, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 8 months old,
or 692 months and 11 days old,
or 3010 weeks and 4 days old,
or 21074 days old,
if you were born on August 07, 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 07, 1966?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 07, 1966.
August 07, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 07, 1966:
- Francesco Calauti
What famous deaths happened on August 7th?
Famous deaths on August 7th:
![Joi Lansing]()
Joi LansingAmerican model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Russ Morgan]()
Russ MorganScranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.
![Grayson Hall]()
Grayson HallGrayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.
![Brion James]()
Brion JamesAmerican actor (born 1945).
- Ravindra Nath Tagore
Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.
- Kiril Stanilavski
A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...
- Harlean Carpenter
Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.
- Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.
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August 07, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 07, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 07, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 07, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
- Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
August 07, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 07, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Troggs - With A Girl Like You
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
- Los Bravos - Black Is Black
August 07, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 07, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 07, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
- Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
August 07, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 07, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Johnny Yuma
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri
Starring: Mark Damon, Lawrence Dobkin, Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi
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
Tarzan and the Valley of Gold
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Robert Day
Starring: Mike Henry, David Opatoshu, Manuel Padilla Jr., Nancy Kovack
August 07, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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:
Chain Letter
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
August 07, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 07, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Double Image
By: Helen MacInnes
John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.
Human Sexual Response
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.
Who was the US President on August 07, 1966?
On August 07, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1966?
On August 07, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 07, 1966?
On August 07, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 7th?
August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
- 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
- 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.
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.
