Friday August 12, 1966: on this day

August 12, 1966 was the 224th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1966, who was born and died on August 12, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful), movies (e.g. Juan Colorado, directed by Miguel Zacarías), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1966?


August 12, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1966 can also be written as 8/12/1966 in the US and as 12/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

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August 12, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1966:

  • The general services administration turns the new orleans mint over to the state of louisiana.
  • In the people's republic of china, mao zedong begins the cultural revolution to purge and reorganize china's communist party.
  • An earthquake in varto town, turkey, kills 2,394 and injures 10,000.
  • Syrian and israeli troops clash over lake kinneret (also known as the sea of galilee) for 3 hours.
  • It is announced that the ''new york herald tribune'' will not resume publication.

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August 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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August 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:18 am and setting at 06:17 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 12, 1966?


Famous people born on August 12, 1966:

  • Anora Spence

    Anora Spence is a contemporary author known for her captivating novels.

  • Arlan Collins

    Arlan Collins is a poet whose works have been celebrated for their emotional depth and lyrical beauty.

  • Tobias Ellwood

    British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament.

  • Gordy Morgan

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- 163 lbs greeko-roman wrestler (1996 olympics).

  • Greg Manusky

    Nfl linebacker (kc chiefs).

  • Dean Hartgraves

    Bakersfield, california -- pitcher for the houston astros.

  • Bruce Covernton

    Cfl defensive tackle (calgary stampeders).

  • Carlos Álvarez
  • Sharon D. Clarke
  • Reggie Cross
  • Şahin Diniyev
  • Vladimir Fedotov
  • David Itō
  • Mariacarla Lorenzi
  • Daniel Simmes
  • Davide Tirelli
  • Okke te Velde
  • Wilton Arreaza
  • Fernando López

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 7 months old,

or 691 months and 17 days old,

or 3007 weeks

or 21049 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1966?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1966.

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August 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1966:

  • Artur Alliksaar

    Estonian poet and author (d. 1966).

  • Pasquale Torre
  • Benedetto Carratelli
  • Horace Johnson
  • Mike McTigue

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1966:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Summer In The City
  2. - Lil' Red Riding Hood
  3. - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
  4. - Wild Thing
  5. - The Pied Piper

August 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Girl Like You
  2. - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
  3. - God Only Knows
  4. - Out Of Time
  5. - Black Is Black

August 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 12, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  2. - Open The Door To Your Heart
  3. - Blowin In The Wind
  4. - Sunny
  5. - Let's Go Get Stoned

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August 12, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Juan Colorado

Juan Colorado

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Miguel Zacarías

Starring: Antonio Aguilar, María Duval, Elsa Cárdenas, Flor Silvestre

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

Johnny Yuma

Johnny Yuma

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri

Starring: Mark Damon, Lawrence Dobkin, Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi

August 12, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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

Chain Letter

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Deon Taylor

August 12, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Embezzler by Louis Auchincloss

The Embezzler

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The Embezzler was first published in 1966. It uses conflicting viewpoints and narrative voices to reveal the fabled dimensions American economic history as it was understood at that time.

Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Response

By:

This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.

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.

I, The King by Frances Parkinson Keyes

I, The King

By:

The life of Philip IV of Spain, and the women who most influenced it. His first wife Isabel of Bourbon was his second; Ines Calderon, his true love, is the young actress; and Sor

The Crusades by Zoe Oldenbourg

The Crusades

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THE CRUSADES is unlike any other work. It clarifies many things that have been unclear about this mysterious, but often talked about, movement. This is a thrilling romance in the best sense.

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1966?

On August 12, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1966?

On August 12, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1966?

On August 12, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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 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.

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