Friday April 08, 1966: on this day

April 08, 1966 was the 98th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1966, who was born and died on April 08, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers), movies (e.g. Arizona Colt, directed by Michele Lupo), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1966?


April 08, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 98th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1966 can also be written as 4/8/1966 in the US and as 8/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

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April 08, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1966:

  • Oao 1, 1st orbiting astronomical observatory, launched
  • Leonid brezhnev elected secretary-general of soviet communist party.
  • Afl chooses 36-year-old al davis as commissioner.
  • Buddhists in south vietnam protest against the fact that the new government has not set a date for free elections.

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April 08, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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April 08, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:20 pm and setting at 07:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1966 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1966.

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Who was born on April 08, 1966?


Famous people born on April 08, 1966:

  • Robin Wright
    Robin Wright

    American actress, director, producer.

  • Robin Wright (actress)

    Robin wright is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series house of cards and the film forrest gump.

  • Mark Blundell

    English race car driver.

  • Dalton Grant

    British high jumper who won a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics.

  • Jamie Baillie

    Canadian politician who served as the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia.

  • Charlotte Dawson

    Television host for new zealand and australia (d. 2014).

  • Iveta Bartošová

    Czech singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Andy Currier

    English rugby league player.

  • Mazinho

    Brazilian footballer, coach, and manager.

  • Evripidis Stylianidis

    Greek lawyer and politician, greek minister for the interior.

  • Harri Rovanperä

    Finnish race car driver.

  • Robin [Virginia] Wright Penn in Dallas

    Texas, usa, actress (jenny-forrest gump, kelly-santa barbara, princess bride).

  • Melcior Mauri

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 20 days old,

or 3024 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21174 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1966?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 08, 1966.

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April 08, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1966:

  • George Creten

    Belgian sculptor/painter dies at the age of 79.

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1966:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1966:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  2. - Daydream
  3. - 19th Nervous Breakdown
  4. - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
  5. - The Ballad Of The Green Berets

April 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody Help Me
  2. - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
  3. - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
  4. - Hold Tight
  5. - Sound Of Silence

April 08, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 08, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  2. - Get Ready
  3. - Baby Scratch My Back
  4. - One More Heartache
  5. - Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)

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April 08, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Django

Django

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Sergio Corbucci

Starring: Franco Nero, José Canalejas, José Bódalo, Loredana Nusciak

Country: United States of America

Gunpoint

Gunpoint

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Earl Bellamy

Starring: Audie Murphy, Joan Staley, Warren Stevens, Edgar Buchanan

April 08, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

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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.

The Lady Of The House by Sally Stanford

The Lady Of The House

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Sally says, "I didn’t set out to become a madam," Sally adds. "Any more than Arthur Michael Ramsey, when he was a child - who figured someday on being Archbishop of Canterbury.

Kennedy by Theodore C. Sorensen

Kennedy

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Wearn and marked dust jacket with chipped edges. Previous owner's bookplate. Page edges tanned. Shipped from the U.K. Orders received before 3pm will be shipped that weekday.

A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery

A Gift Of Prophecy

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The story of Jeane Dixon, the remarkable prophet who foresaw: President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the identity of his killer; Teddy Kennedy’s accident; the Gift of Prophecy

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

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

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Who was the US President on April 08, 1966?

On April 08, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1966?

On April 08, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1966?

On April 08, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 1966?

April 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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