Sunday July 31, 1966: on this day
About July 31st, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: Charles Whitman wounds 46 and kills 5 at University of Texas
- Day of the week: July 31st, 1966 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Louis de Funès, Rico Rodriguez
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Wild Thing by The Troggs
- #1 UK song: With A Girl Like You by Troggs
- Popular movie: Tarzan and the Valley of Gold directed by Robert Day
More about July 31st, 1966? See below for more news and curiosities on July 31st, 1966.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 31, 1966?
- July 31, 1966: What happened on that day?
- July 31, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 31, 1966?
- How old is someone born on July 31, 1966?
- July 31, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 31, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 31, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 31, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 31, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on July 31, 1966?
What day of the week was July 31, 1966?
July 31, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 212th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1966 can also be written as 7/31/1966 in the US and as 31/7/1966 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1966:
- Charles whitman wounds 46 and kills 5 at university of texas
- Alabamans burn products of the beatles due to john lennon's "bigger than jesus" remark.
- The pleasure cruiser mv disappeared off the cornwall coast with the loss of all 31 aboard.
July 31, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 31, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 31, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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July 31, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1966 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:19 pm and setting at 05:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1966.
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Famous people born on July 31, 1966:
- Dean Cain
Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.
- Kennison
Renowned surfer known for pushing the boundaries of the sport.
- Dariusz Pilch
Notable author known for his thought-provoking novels and essays.
- Kevin Martin
Canadian sportscaster and curler.
- Marina V A Mowatt [Ogilvy]
Alexandra, princess of england daughter.
- Marina Ogilvy
British notable family, the daughter princess alexandra and sir angus ogilvy.
- Tatsuya Ishihara
Japanese animator and director.
- Julie Forbes
Torphins, scotland -- golfer (aberdeenshire champ 1989).
- Tylin John
Encino, california -- playmate (mar, 1992).
- Lisa Madigan
Public servant.
- Sean Patrick Maloney
Politician.
- Neri Marcorè
Italian actor, singer, imitator and tv presenter.
- Valdas Ivanauskas
- Ivan Conov
- Andrea Poggi
- Evgenij Soloženkin
- Jim True-Frost
Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:
- Louis de Funès
French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).
- Rico Rodriguez
Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.
- Ernie Dingo
An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.
- Geraldine Chaplin
American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...
- Michael Biehn
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Ted Cassidy
American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).
- Milton Friedman
American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.
- France Nuyen
Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.
- Don Murray
American actor.
- Christina Cox
Canadian actress and stuntwoman.
How old is someone born on July 31, 1966?
Someone born on July 31, 1966 is:
57 years 10 months old,
or 694 months and 4 days old,
or 3018 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21128 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1966?
There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1966.
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July 31, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1966:
- Bud Powell
Influential bebop pianist known for his virtuosic playing.
- Archer Daniels
Founder of Archer Daniels Midland Company.
- Alex E von Falkenhausen
German general dies at 87.
- Hans Kaulich
- Andrej Bagar
What famous deaths happened on July 31st?
Famous deaths on July 31st:
- Roddy Piper
Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
- Jeanne Moreau
French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
- Laura Betti
Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.
- Michael Ansara
Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).
- Virginia Grey
American singer and actress (d. 2004).
- Anne Shelton
British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.
- James Rennie
Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.
- Antuane St. Exupery
Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.
- Mohammad Rafi
Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.
- Amadea Mozart
Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.
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July 31, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 31, 1966:
- St. John Columbini
- Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
- St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
- St. Helen of Skofde
- La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
July 31, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 25th and July 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
July 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Hanky Panky
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
- Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
- The Mamas and The Papas - I Saw Her Again
July 31, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
July 31, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Troggs - With A Girl Like You
- Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
- Chris Montez - The More I See You
- Los Bravos - Black Is Black
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
July 31, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
July 31, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 31, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 25th and July 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Jimmy Hughes - Neighbor, Neighbor
- Robert Parker - Barefootin'
July 31, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 31, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 31, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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:
July 31, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 31, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on July 31, 1966?
On July 31, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1966?
On July 31, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 31, 1966?
On July 31, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about July 31st?
July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
- 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
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 July 1966?
July 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.