Monday May 16, 1966: on this day
About May 16th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: Stokely Carmichael named Chairman of Student Nonviolent Coordinating
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1966 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Megan Fox, Pierce Brosnan
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas
- #1 UK song: Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann
- Popular movie: Nevada Smith directed by Henry Hathaway
More about May 16th, 1966? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1966.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1966?
- May 16, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1966?
- How old is someone born on May 16, 1966?
- May 16, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1966?
What day of the week was May 16, 1966?
May 16, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1966:
- Stokely carmichael named chairman of student nonviolent coordinating
- American national welfare rights organization begins.
- The communist party of china issues the ''may 16 notice'', marking the beginning of the cultural revolution.
May 16, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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May 16, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 May 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:57 am and setting at 05:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.
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Famous people born on May 16, 1966:
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Scott Reeves
American actor and singer (blue county).
- Giovanni Soldini
Italian sailor who rose up to international prominence starting in 1991.
- Thurman Thomas
American athlete who ran back for the nfl buffalo bills between 1988-1999.
- Celia Ireland
Australian actress.
- Scott Reeves in Santa Monica
California, usa; actor (ryan-the young and the restless).
- Janet Jackson in Gary
Indiana, usa; michael jackson's sister (control).
- Metin Şentürk
Turkish singer.
- Sommore
American actress producer and screenwriter.
- Greg Wise
Actor.
- Sean Quilty
Australian marathon runner (olympics-1996).
- Giuseppe Ferazzoli
- Ice One
- Brad Silverman
- Richard Stannard
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Melanie Lynskey
Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Joseph Morgan
Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
- Danny Trejo
Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- David Boreanaz
David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Debra Winger
American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
How old is someone born on May 16, 1966?
Someone born on May 16, 1966 is:
58 years and 20 days old,
or 696 months and 20 days old,
or 3029 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21205 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1966?
There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 16, 1966.
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May 16, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1966:
- Randolph Turpin
British boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1951.
- Robert Pražák
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
- Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- Andy Kaufman
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
- Ronnie James Dio
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- Marisa Mell
Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1966:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1966:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1966:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
- Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
May 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Troggs - Wild Thing
May 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
- Dionne Warwick - Message To Michael
May 16, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 16, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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:
May 16, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 1966?
On May 16, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1966?
On May 16, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1966?
On May 16, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1966?
May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.