Friday August 05, 1966: on this day

August 05, 1966 was the 217th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1966, who was born and died on August 05, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1966?


August 05, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 217th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1966 can also be written as 8/5/1966 in the US and as 5/8/1966 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1966:

  • 33rd nfl chicago all-star game: green bay 38, all-stars 0 (72,000)
  • Beatle john lennon says beatles are more popular than jesus
  • Jose torres beats eddie cotton to retain light-hw boxing title
  • Martin luther king jr stoned during chicago march.
  • A group of red guards at experimental high in beijing, including deng rong and liu pingping, daughters of deng xiaoping and liu shaoqi respectively, beat the deputy vice principal, bian zhongyun, to death with sticks after accusing her of counter-revolutionary revisionism, producing one of the first fatalities of the cultural revolution.

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August 05, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1966 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:07 pm and setting at 10:47 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 05, 1966?


Famous people born on August 05, 1966:

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Gilles Delion

    He was a french road bike racer.

  • Jennifer Finch

    American musician and photographer, she is best known for her participation in l7, an all-female punk band.

  • Yoko Moriguchi

    Japanese actress.

  • Jonathan Silverman in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor (brighton beach memoirs).

  • Behzad Gholampour
  • James Gunn
  • Roberto Tola
  • Claudia Cavalcanti
  • Håkan Algotsson

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

  • Janet McTeer
    Janet McTeer

    Janet McTeer is a talented actress known for her performances in 'Tumbleweeds' and 'Albert Nobbs.

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August 05, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 7 months old,

or 691 months and 23 days old,

or 3007 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21055 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1966?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1966.

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August 05, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1966:

  • Ezio Cortesia

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1966:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1966 was Wild Thing by The Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 05, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 05, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Human Sexual Response by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Response

By:

This is the Bible for the Sex Revolution of 1960s. It's impossible to say if this book led or caused the Sex Revolution.

Games People Play by Eric Berne

Games People Play

By:

Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.

The Last Battle by Cornelius Ryan

The Last Battle

By:

GREAT FOR THE HISTORY BUFFF

The Kremlin Letter by Noel Behn

The Kremlin Letter

By:

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1966?

On August 05, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1966?

On August 05, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1966?

On August 05, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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