Thursday March 03, 1966: on this day

March 03, 1966 was the 62nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 03, 1966, who was born and died on March 03, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 03, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler), movies (e.g. War and Peace, directed by Sergey Bondarchuk), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 03, 1966?


March 03, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

March 03, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

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March 03, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 03, 1966:

  • Wrft (now wvft) tv channel 27 in roanoke, va (ind) begins broadcasting
  • Rock group buffalo springfield forms (steven stills, neil young, et al).
  • Tornado hits jackson, mississippi; 3 minutes after first sighting, 57 die.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 03, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 03, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 05:12 am.

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

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Who was born on March 03, 1966?


Famous people born on March 03, 1966:

  • Tine Bryld

    Renowned Danish photographer known for capturing intimate moments in everyday life.

  • Timmi Tolkkki

    Finnish musician and composer, founder of the power metal band Stratovarius.

  • Solly Mahlangu

    South African politician known for his work in the African National Congress.

  • Tine Rostgaard

    Danish politician and former Minister for Climate, Energy, and Building.

  • Fernando Colunga

    Soap opera actor.

  • Heidi Swedberg

    American singer and actress.

  • Stéphane De Groodt

    Stéphane de groodt is a belgian actor and comedian known for his work in french cinema and television.

  • Wilton Simpson

    Wilton Simpson is a Florida politician serving as the President of the Florida Senate since 2020.

  • Iliana Ross Lezama

    Venezuelan journalist and news anchor.

  • Tone Lōc

    American actor and producer of rappers.

  • Sophia Aliberti

    Greek actress and television host.

  • Hope Marie Carlton

    Riverhead, new york -- playmate, july 1985.

  • Claus Boekweg Dutch soccer player (FC Groningen

    Fc zwolle).

  • Anthony Terrell Smith in Los Angeles

    California, usa; rocker.

  • Dmitri Volkov

    Russian swimmer (world record).

  • Gary Parker

    Wlaf kicker (scotland claymores).

  • Tone-Loc [Anthony Terrell Smith]

    Los angeles, california usa; rocker (let’s do it).

  • Ellen Minzner in Lawrence

    Massachusetts, usa; rower (olympics-1996).

Whose famous birthday is on March 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 3rd:

  • Kieu Chinh
    Kieu Chinh

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her roles in films like 'The Joy Luck Club'.

  • Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel

    American singer, model, and actress.

  • Ronan Keating
    Ronan Keating

    Ronan keating is an irish pop singer known for being a member of the boy band boyzone and for his successful solo career.

  • Jean Harlow
    Jean Harlow

    Jean Harlow was a popular American film actress known for her roles in the 1930s.

  • Julie Bowen
    Julie Bowen

    Julie bowen is an american actress best known for her role as claire dunphy on the tv show modern family.

  • Laura Harring
    Laura Harring

    Mexican-american model and actress, miss usa 1985.

  • Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson

    British actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Diana Barrymore
    Diana Barrymore

    American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange.

  • Shraddha Kapoor
    Shraddha Kapoor

    Movie actress.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

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


You are 58 years 1 month old,

or 697 months and 16 days old,

or 3033 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21232 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 03, 1966?

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 3rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 03, 1966:

  • William Frawley
    William Frawley

    American actor and vaudevillian (b. 1887).

  • Alice Pearce

    Comedienne (gladys kravitz-bewitched), dies at 52.

  • Joseph Fields

    American playwright, theatre director and screenwriter (born 1895).

  • Augusto Masetti
  • Murray Raney
  • Alfonso Castaldo

What famous deaths happened on March 3rd?

Famous deaths on March 3rd:

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • Horst Buchholz
    Horst Buchholz

    German actor sometimes seen internationally, such as in 1963's "nine hours to rama".

  • Lou Costello
    Lou Costello

    Paterson, new jersey -- actor / comedian (abbott and costello).

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Barbara Ruick
    Barbara Ruick

    Actress (carousel fearless fagan), is killed at 43.

  • Marguerette Duras

    French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter acclaimed for her works exploring human emotions.

  • Pelham Grenville

    British businessman known for his involvement in banking and finance.

  • Segundo Sombra

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Clément Ader

    Clément Ader was a French inventor and aviation pioneer who is credited with building and flying the first powered, heavier-than-air...

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


Holidays on March 03, 1966:

  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day
  • Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
  • Malawi - Martyr's Day.
  • Hinamatsuri - Japanese celebration day for girls.

Observances on March 03, 1966:

  • World Wildlife Day
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March 03, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 03, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 03, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
  2. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  3. - Lightnin' Strikes
  4. - Listen People
  5. - California Dreamin'

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 03, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
  2. - I Can't Let Go
  3. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  4. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  5. - Sha La La La Lee

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 1966 was Baby Scratch My Back by Slim Harpo, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 03, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Baby Scratch My Back
  2. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  3. - Love Makes The World Go Round
  4. - My Baby Loves Me
  5. - Don't Mess With Bill

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

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

War and Peace

War and Peace

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Sergey Bondarchuk

Starring: Lyudmila Saveleva, Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Sergey Bondarchuk, Boris Zakhava

Country: United States of America

Johnny Reno

Johnny Reno

Release year: 1966

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen

Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

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

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

The Billion Dollar Brain by Len Deighton

The Billion Dollar Brain

By:

A Cold war adventure.

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.

Yes I Can by Sammy Davis and Jane and Burt Boyar

Yes I Can

By:

Paperback, biography, entertainment.

A Gift Of Joy by Helen Hayes and Lewis Funke

A Gift Of Joy

By:

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A Gift Of Prophecy by Ruth Montgomery

A Gift Of Prophecy

By:

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

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Who was the US President on March 03, 1966?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 03, 1966?

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

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What is special about March 3rd?

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

  • 2019 - Tornado outbreak march 3, 2019, at least 23 deaths, many more injured. 10,000 customers without power after several tornadoes struck lee county, southeast alabama.
  • 2018 - Conflict between israel and palestine: officials in gaza claim that israeli soldiers killed a palestinian farmer who was living on his land in gaza strip. a spokesperson for israel's military said that the soldier was too close to border fence.
  • 2017 - 2015 shoreham airshow crash. the air accidents investigation branch determined that the crash was caused by a pilot error.

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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 March 1966?

March 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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