Sunday April 24, 1966: on this day

April 24, 1966 was the 114th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 1966, who was born and died on April 24, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers), movies (e.g. Secrets of a Windmill Girl, directed by Arnold L. Miller), TV series (e.g. Firing Line) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1966?


April 24, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 114th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1966 can also be written as 4/24/1966 in the US and as 24/4/1966 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1966 in April 1966 calendar

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April 24, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1966:

  • Carol mann wins lpga peach blossom golf invitational.
  • Atlanta braves win national league-record 18 straight home games (17 in milwaukee).
  • Uniform daylight saving time is first observed in most parts of north america.

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April 24, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 24, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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April 24, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 12:07 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 24, 1966?


Famous people born on April 24, 1966:

  • Dalessandro Costacurta

    Dalessandro Costacurta is a former Italian professional footballer who played as a defender.

  • David Usher

    English-canadian singer-songwriter (moist).

  • Pierre Brassard

    Canadian actor and comedian.

  • Theo Adams

    Wlaf tackle (frankfurt galaxy).

  • Pascale Paradis-Mangon

    In france; tennis star.

  • Michael Bormann
  • Andreas Schönbächler
  • Angelica Cheung
  • Serenella Fucksia
  • Stan Kimbrough
  • Edgar Borges
  • Marisela
  • Victoria Carreras
  • Kathleen Sergerie

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 4 days old,

or 3022 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21158 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 1966.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1966?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 24, 1966.

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April 24, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1966:

  • Simon Chikovani

    Georgian poet and author (b. 1902).

  • Hans Christian Branner
  • Leo Crowe
  • Tino Pattiera
  • Şehzade Ahmed Tevhid
  • Josef Dietrich
  • Emilio Prados
  • George Ohsawa

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Wilba Cather

    Wilba Cather was an American writer known for her novels about frontier life in the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'.

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April 24, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1966:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1966:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1966:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1966 was (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  2. - Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
  3. - Secret Agent Man
  4. - Daydream
  5. - Time Won't Let Me

April 24, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1966 was Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. 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 24, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  2. - Get Ready
  3. - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)
  4. - Satisfaction
  5. - One More Heartache

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April 24, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Secrets of a Windmill Girl

Secrets of a Windmill Girl

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Arnold L. Miller

Starring: Dana Gillespie, April Wilding, Pauline Collins, Renee Houston

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

Daimajin

Daimajin

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Starring: Miwa Takada, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Jun Fujimaki, Ryûtarô Gomi

April 24, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:

Firing Line

Firing Line

Release year: 1966

Starring: William F. Buckley

Country: United States of America

April 24, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

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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.

Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up the Down Staircase

By:

Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …

No One Hears But Him by Taylor Caldwell

No One Hears But Him

By:

The sequel to Caldwell’s The Listener. The novel is about John Godfrey's sanctuary. This strange and beautiful sanctuary is where the Man Who Listens waits for the despairing to be comforted by the Man who listens -- the unloved frustrated …

The Last Hundred Days by John Toland

The Last Hundred Days

By:

The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.

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Who was the US President on April 24, 1966?

On April 24, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1966?

On April 24, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1966?

On April 24, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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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Sunday April 24, 1966