Friday December 23, 1966: on this day

December 23, 1966 was the 357th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 23, 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 23, 1966, who was born and died on December 23, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band), movies (e.g. Andrei Rublev, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky), 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 23rd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1966?


December 23, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1966 can also be written as 12/23/1966 in the US and as 23/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

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December 23, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1966:

  • Britains rock tv show, ready steady go, last program

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December 23, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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December 23, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:38 pm and setting at 04:09 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 23, 1966?


Famous people born on December 23, 1966:

  • Cláudia Raia

    Brazilian actress in tv and theatre; ballerina.

  • Adam Cheyer

    Co-founder of Siri Inc.

  • Badi Assad

    Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Hans van Arum Dutch soccer player (Vitesse

    Willem ii).

  • Pernilla Mansson

    Swedish journalist and tv host.

  • Víctor Aragón
  • Terry Gibson
  • Gino Lettieri
  • Stefania Orlando
  • Clément Oubrerie
  • Mario Röser
  • Bobby Schayer
  • Frank Edmond
  • Oscar García
  • Andrea Csávás
  • Joe Camilleri
  • «El Fundi» (José Pedro Prados Martín

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 5 days old,

or 2987 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20915 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 1966?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1966.

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December 23, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1966:

  • Hv Doderer

    Writer dies at age 70.

  • Robert Keith

    Actor (battle circus and men in war), died at 68.

  • Heimito von Doderer
  • Johann Eibel
  • Arie de Jong

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1966:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Winchester Cathedral
  2. - Mellow Yellow
  3. - I'm A Believer
  4. - That's Life
  5. - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly

December 23, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Green Grass Of Home
  2. - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
  3. - What Would I Be
  4. - Keep On Running
  5. - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)

December 23, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1966 was (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 23, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (I Know) I'm Losing You
  2. - You Keep Me Hangin' On
  3. - Tell It Like It Is
  4. - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
  5. - I Fooled You This Time

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December 23, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Andrei Rublev

Andrei Rublev

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolay Sergeev

Country: United States of America

Teesri Manzil

Teesri Manzil

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Vijay Anand

Starring: Shammi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Raj Mehra, Prem Chopra

Sawan Ki Ghata

Sawan Ki Ghata

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Manoj Kumar, Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz, Pran

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

December 23, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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

George and the Dragon

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tom Reeve

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau

Release year: 1966

Starring: Rod Serling, Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Country: United States of America

December 23, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Dream Of Kings by Harry Mark Petrakis

A Dream Of Kings

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Leonidas Matsoukas is the man behind A Dream of Kings. He operates the Pindar Counseling Service ("Solutions for all problems in life and love"), and promotes wildly creative get rich quick.

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, …

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.

That Quail, Robert by Margaret A. Stranger

That Quail, Robert

By:

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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.

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Who was the US President on December 23, 1966?

On December 23, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1966?

On December 23, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1966?

On December 23, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1966 calendar looked like.

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