Tuesday August 02, 1966: on this day

August 02, 1966 was the 214th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1966, who was born and died on August 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wild Thing by The Troggs), movies (e.g. Johnny Yuma, directed by Romolo Guerrieri), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1966?


August 02, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1966 can also be written as 8/2/1966 in the US and as 2/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1966 in August 1966 calendar

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August 02, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1966:

  • Radio vila (new hebrides) begins transmitting
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 02, 1966
  • Groundbreaking takes place for the world trade center.
  • Martin luther king jr. leads a civil rights march in chicago, during which he is struck by a rock thrown from an angry white mob.
  • Caesars palace hotel and casino opens in las vegas.
  • The beatles release the legendary ''revolver'' album in the united kingdom.
  • Braniff airlines flight 250 crashes in falls city, nebraska, killing all 42 on board.
  • Rene barrientos takes office as the president of bolivia.
  • The salazar bridge (now the 25 de abril bridge) opens in lisbon, portugal.

August 02, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 07:48 am.

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 02, 1966?


Famous people born on August 02, 1966:

  • Tim Wakefield

    American baseball player and sportscaster (d. 2023).

  • Rosalie van Breemen

    Rosalie van breemen is a dutch model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to french actor alain delon.

  • Javier Corral Jurado

    Mexican politician and former journalist who served as Governor of Chihuahua.

  • Sybil Wilkes

    Renowned radio personality and journalist, co-host of the popular Tom Joyner Morning Show.

  • Grainne Leahy

    Irish cricketer.

  • Takashi Iizuka

    Japanese wrestler.

  • MV Sridhar

    Indian cricketer.

  • Joseph Wanag

    Wilson, connecticut -- us judoka (1992 olympics).

  • James St. James

    Celebrity.

  • Chiaki Yamada
  • Daniela Lauber
  • José Carlos Martins Ferreira
  • William Nadylam
  • Þorvaldur Örlygsson
  • Carlo Bonomi

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 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 02, 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 02, 1966?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1966.

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August 02, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1966:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 02, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. 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 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 02, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Johnny Yuma

Johnny Yuma

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri

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

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

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Robert Day

Starring: Mike Henry, David Opatoshu, Manuel Padilla Jr., Nancy Kovack

August 02, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

By:

National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.

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

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1966?

On August 02, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1966?

On August 02, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1966?

On August 02, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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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.

Discover how August 1966 calendar looked like.

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