Thursday June 02, 1966: on this day

June 02, 1966 was the 153rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 02, 1966, who was born and died on June 02, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 02, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge), movies (e.g. Khartoum, directed by Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 02, 1966?


June 02, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1966 can also be written as 6/2/1966 in the US and as 2/6/1966 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1966 in June 1966 calendar

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June 02, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 02, 1966:

  • Us surveyor 1 lands in oceanus procellarum; 1st lunar soft-landing
  • Surveyor program: surveyor 1 lands in oceanus procellarum on the moon, becoming the first u.s. spacecraft to soft land on another world.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:01 pm and setting at 05:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Who was born on June 02, 1966?


Famous people born on June 02, 1966:

  • Dayana Cadeau

    Haitian born canadian-american professional bodybuilder[32].

  • Candace Gingrich

    American activist.

  • Catherine King

    Australian politician.

  • Pedro Guerra

    Spanish singer and songwriter.

  • Petra van Staveren

    Dutch swimmer.

  • Marion Vernoux
  • Kai Nürnberger
  • Keith Duffy
  • Jim Schwartz
  • Barbara Brighetti

Whose famous birthday is on June 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 2nd:

  • Wentworth Miller
    Wentworth Miller

    Wentworth miller is an american actor best known for his role as michael scofield in the television series prison break.

  • Wayne Brady
    Wayne Brady

    Wayne brady is an american comedian and actor best known for his work on the improvisational comedy show whose line is it anyway? and as the...

  • Zachary Quinto
    Zachary Quinto

    Zachary quinto is an american actor known for his role as spock in the star trek reboot film series.

  • Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert

    Dennis haysbert is an american actor known for his roles in the television series 24 and the allstate insurance commercials.

  • Marie-Hélène Breillat
    Marie-Hélène Breillat

    French actor, painter, and writer.

  • Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey

    American comedian and actor, known for his roles as a cast member of "saturday night live" or garth algar in "wayne's world".

  • Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin

    Brazilian-born american actress.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach

    American actor, best known for his roles in a variety of tv series and movies.

  • Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman

    American actress.

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June 02, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 9 months old,

or 693 months and 26 days old,

or 3017 weeks

or 21119 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 02, 1966?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 02, 1966:

  • Achille Mario Dogliotti
  • Mechthild d'Asburgo-Teschen
  • Nikolaj Vasil'evič Smirnov
  • Pompeo Biondi

What famous deaths happened on June 2nd?

Famous deaths on June 2nd:

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Rex Harrison
    Rex Harrison

    British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage.

  • Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer

    Elberon, new jersey -- actor (longest day, eaten alive, 5th floor).

  • Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt

    Actress (emma grand hotel, greed), is killed at 69.

  • Stephen Boyd
    Stephen Boyd

    Irish-born actor.

  • Lou Gehrig
    Lou Gehrig

    At 37 years old, the 1st baseman (new york yankee) dies in als at riverdale, new york.

  • Imogene Coca
    Imogene Coca

    American comedian, winsome, small-eyed, rubber-faced and petite, she was a co-star on "your show of shows," the first tv-based comedy...

  • Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis

    Actor (taste the blood of dracula).

  • Lyda Borelli
    Lyda Borelli

    Italian actress (b. 1884).

  • Jack Gilford
    Jack Gilford

    Actor cracker jacks, dies at 82.

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


Holidays on June 02, 1966:

  • Italy's Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which commemorates the birth of the Repubblica Italiana and the end of the monarchy.
  • Shavuoth (Judaism) (2006).
  • Xenia name day in Slovakia.
  • The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nicephorus' death - see also March 13.
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June 02, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 30th and June 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  2. - A Groovy Kind Of Love
  3. - Paint It, Black
  4. - Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?
  5. - I Am A Rock

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1966 was Strangers In The Night by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Strangers In The Night
  2. - Paperback Writer
  3. - Paint It, Black
  4. - Monday Monday
  5. - Sorrow

June 02, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1966 was It's A Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 02, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
  2. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  3. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  4. - Barefootin'
  5. - (I'm A) Road Runner

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

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

Khartoum

Khartoum

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon

Starring: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson

Country: United States of America

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

Fireball 500

Fireball 500

Release year: 1966

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Fabian, Chill Wills

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

June 02, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Unsafe At Any Speed by Ralph Nader

Unsafe At Any Speed

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Ralph Nader's classic book on the Corviar. 1965 Unsafe at all speeds is the complete story about how cars kill and why automobile manufacturers failed.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

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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.

The Double Image by Helen MacInnes

The Double Image

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John Craig, an American historian, is shocked to meet his college professor while doing research in Paris.

Those Who Love by Irving Stone

Those Who Love

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From courtship to the White House, John and Abigail Adams' love story

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

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Who was the US President on June 02, 1966?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 02, 1966?

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

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What is special about June 2nd?

June 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of June. 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 June 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: five soldiers from the syrian democratic forces are killed by a suicide car bomber at a checkpoint in central raqqa. this bomb and another nearby roadside bomb inflicted wounds on 20 people. (dw)israel strikes syria's military targets in golan heights to counter two rockets that were fired at mount hermon on saturday night. ten people are killed. (the guardian) a car bomb in azaz results in the deaths of at least 21 people, and many injuries.
  • 2018 - Google reports that the u.s. military has terminated a contract to create machine-learning algorithms for drones and artificial intelligence.
  • 2017 - Rock am ring: terrorist threat forces evacuation of tens to thousands of rock am ring fans on the first day at the zeppelinfeld, nuremberg, germany's annual rock am ring music festival. the festival organizers hope that the festival will resume on saturday.

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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 June 1966?

June 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1966 calendar looked like.

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