Thursday May 05, 1966: on this day

May 05, 1966 was the 125th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 05, 1966, who was born and died on May 05, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas), movies (e.g. A Man and a Woman, directed by Claude Lelouch), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1966?


May 05, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 125th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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May 05, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1966:

  • Borussia dortmund wins 6th europe cup ii.
  • Stanley cup: montreal canadiens beat detroit red wings, 4 games to 2.
  • Willie mays hit his 512th homerun.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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May 05, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 06:51 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 May 05, 1966?


Famous people born on May 05, 1966:

  • Shawn Drover

    Canadian drummer (megadeth eidolon, act of defiance).

  • Lorna Fitzsimons

    Lorna Fitzsimons is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.

  • Josh Weinstein

    American producer and screenwriter.

  • Sergei Stanishev

    Bulgarian politician, 46th prime minister of bulgaria.

  • Mike Stapleton in Sarnia

    Ontario, canada; nhl center (winnipeg jets).

  • Martin Knöri
  • Salvador Illa
  • Tomáš Stúpala
  • Alessandra Giungi
  • Ljubov' Egorova

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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


You are 57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 24 days old,

or 3021 weeks and 1 day old,

or 21148 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 05, 1966?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 05, 1966:

  • Ferdinando Carlesi
  • Chit Phumisak auteur thaïlandais (° 25septembre1930)

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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


Holidays on May 05, 1966:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1966:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1966:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monday, Monday
  2. - Good Lovin'
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - (You're My) Soul And Inspiration
  5. - Kicks

May 05, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Pretty Flamingo
  2. - Daydream
  3. - Sloop John B
  4. - Paint It, Black
  5. - Wild Thing

May 05, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 05, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  2. - She Blew A Good Thing
  3. - Get Ready
  4. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  5. - The Love You Save (May Be Your Own)

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May 05, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Man and a Woman

A Man and a Woman

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Claude Lelouch

Starring: Anouk Aimée, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Pierre Barouh, Valérie Lagrange

Country: United States of America

Hunger

Hunger

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Henning Carlsen

Starring: Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex

Mademoiselle

Mademoiselle

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tony Richardson

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Ettore Manni, Keith Skinner, Umberto Orsini

Duel at Diablo

Duel at Diablo

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: James Garner, Sidney Poitier, Bibi Andersson, Dennis Weaver

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

May 05, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

May 05, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Last Hundred Days by John Toland

The Last Hundred Days

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The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.

Columbella by Phyllis Whitney

Columbella

By:

Jessica Abbot flees her past and finds herself in the middle of a conflict at Hampden House, Virgin Islands. She is confronted with a destructive, tormenting woman she married.

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.

The Proud Tower by Barbara W. Tuchman

The Proud Tower

By:

"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.

The Double Image by Helen MacInnes

The Double Image

By:

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

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1966?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1966?

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

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. 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 May 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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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 May 1966?

May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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