Thursday February 03, 1966: on this day

February 03, 1966 was the 34th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 03, 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 February 03, 1966, who was born and died on February 03, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 03, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Love by Petula Clark), movies (e.g. Black Tight Killers, directed by Yasuharu Hasebe), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 3rd, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 03, 1966?


February 03, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 34th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1966 can also be written as 2/3/1966 in the US and as 3/2/1966 in UK and Europe.

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February 03, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 03, 1966:

  • 1st soft landing on moon (soviet luna 9)
  • The unmanned soviet luna 9 spacecraft makes the first controlled rocket-assisted landing on the moon.
  • First operational weather satellite, essa-1, launched (us).
  • The soviet union's luna 9 becomes the first spacecraft to make a soft landing on the moon, and the first spacecraft to take pictures from the surface of the moon.

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February 03, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on February 3rd, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 03, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 03, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:45 pm and setting at 06:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Who was born on February 03, 1966?


Famous people born on February 03, 1966:

  • Frank Coraci

    American screenwriter and director.

  • Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre

    Hermine de clermont-tonnerre is a french socialite and television personality known for her appearances on reality tv shows and her...

  • Danny Morrison

    New zealand sportscaster and cricketer.

  • Gillian Bonner

    Athens, georgia -- playmate.

  • Jean-Jacques Eydelie

    French soccer player was charged with corruption in connection to the us valenciennes soccer scandal.

  • Sean Patrick Wade in Houston

    Texas, usa; new zealand marathon runner (olympics 1996).

  • Kostas Patavoukas

    Greek basketball player.

  • Gianni Biondillo
  • Steve Pink
  • Alena Švajbovič
  • Bruno Vitiello
  • Martino Albonetti
  • Susanna Donatella Campione
  • Wendell Davis
  • Danny Herman
  • Luca Mantoan

Whose famous birthday is on February 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 3rd:

  • Daddy Yankee
    Daddy Yankee

    Daddy yankee is a puerto rican reggaeton rapper known for popularizing reggaeton music worldwide and for hits like 'gasolina' and...

  • Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher

    Isla fisher is a scottish-australian actress known for her roles in movies such as wedding crashers and confessions of a shopaholic.

  • Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner

    Blythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth...

  • Morgan Fairchild
    Morgan Fairchild

    American actress, best known for her underwear and seductive roles in tv series like "search for tomorrow", 1971, "dallas," 1978 and...

  • Paul Auster
    Paul Auster

    American director and author whose writings combine absurdism, reality, crime fiction and the search to identity and personal meaning in...

  • Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane

    American actor.

  • Sean Kingston
    Sean Kingston

    Jamaican/american singer/rapper.

  • Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney

    Maura Tierney is an American actress known for her roles in ER and The Affair.

  • Michael Cimino
    Michael Cimino

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 3rd

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February 03, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 2 months old,

or 698 months and 16 days old,

or 3037 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21260 days old,

if you were born on February 03, 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 February 03, 1966?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 03, 1966.

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February 03, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 03, 1966:

  • June Walker

    June Walker was an actress who appeared in films such as The Philadelphia Story.

  • Pio Augusto Crivellari
  • Gianni Di Venanzo
  • Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji
  • Werner Hühner
  • George Goulding

What famous deaths happened on February 3rd?

Famous deaths on February 3rd:

  • Lana Clarkson
    Lana Clarkson

    American actress and model (born 1962).

  • Maria Schneider
    Maria Schneider

    Maria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.

  • Audrey Meadows
    Audrey Meadows

    American actress, alice - the honeymooners, dies at the age of 69.

  • Joe Alaskey
    Joe Alaskey

    American actor (b. 1952).

  • Mary Healy
    Mary Healy

    New orleans, louisiana -- actress (2nd fiddle, he married his wife).

  • Nancy Kulp
    Nancy Kulp

    Harrisburg, pennsylvania -- actress (miss hashaway-beverly hillbillies).

  • Joahan Gutenberg

    Inventor of the printing press.

  • Ranald Boyd

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Tullio Campagnolo

    Inventor of the quick-release skewer for bicycle wheels.

  • Kyrstal Lyne

    American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 3rd

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February 03, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 03, 1966:

  • Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
  • United States - Four Chaplains Day.
  • Mozambique - Heroes' Day.

Saints celebrated on February 03, 1966:

  • Saints Berlindis, Celsa and Nona.
  • Saint Blaise, Catholics visit churches to have their throats blessed.
  • Saint Ansgar, patron saint of Denmark
  • Saint Werburgh
  • Saint Hadelin (+690)
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February 03, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 03, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 03, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1966 was My Love by Petula Clark, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 03, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 03, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Love
  2. - Barbara Ann
  3. - No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)
  4. - We Can Work It Out
  5. - Lightnin' Strikes

February 03, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1966 was These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 03, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 03, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  2. - Michelle
  3. - You Were On My Mind
  4. - Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown
  5. - Spanish Flea

February 03, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1966 was Uptight (Everything's Alright) by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 03, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 03, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  2. - Going To A Go-Go
  3. - Don't Mess With Bill
  4. - The Duck
  5. - Get Out Of My Life, Woman

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February 03, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 03, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Tight Killers

Black Tight Killers

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Yasuharu Hasebe

Starring: Akira Kobayashi, Chieko Matsubara, Akemi Kita, Mieko Nishio

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

Angelique and the King

Angelique and the King

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Bernard Borderie

Starring: Michèle Mercier, Robert Hossein, Jean Rochefort, Jacques Toja

February 03, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 03, 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:

Jackanory

Jackanory

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Brian Hawkins

February 03, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 03, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

Is Paris Burning?

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The dramatic story of Paris's liberation by the Allies comes from the bestselling author of The City of Joy. Is Paris Burning

The Lockwood Concern by John O'Hara

The Lockwood Concern

By:

THE LOCKWOOD CONCERN by O’hara, John

A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery

A Gift Of Prophecy

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The story of Jeane Dixon, the remarkable prophet who foresaw: President John F. Kennedy's assassination and the identity of his killer; Teddy Kennedy’s accident; the Gift of Prophecy

Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up The Down Staircase

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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 …

Yes I Can by Sammy Davis and Jane and Burt Boyar

Yes I Can

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Who was the US President on February 03, 1966?

On February 03, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 1966?

On February 03, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 03, 1966?

On February 03, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 3rd?

February 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of February. 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 February 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - French air force mirage 2000 fighter aircrafts struck a convoy consisting of approximately 40 pickups belonging to an armed group who entered northern chad via libya at the request of chadian authorities.
  • 2018 - The london-based syrian observatory for human rights reports on the shooting down of a sukhoi su-25 su-25 aircraft by unidentified rebel groups over idlib governorate. it was also reported that its pilot was also killed. although the pilot managed to escape with his parachute, he was shot and killed while fighting with a pistol in an attempt to avoid capture. no groups claim responsibility. this version of events is supported by the russian ministry of defence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to afghan police, eight members of their force were killed at a faryab province checkpoint by the taliban.

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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 February 1966?

February 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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