Thursday December 08, 1966: on this day

December 08, 1966 was the 342nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1966, who was born and died on December 08, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys), movies (e.g. A Man for All Seasons, directed by Fred Zinnemann), TV series (e.g. George And The Dragon) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1966?


December 08, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1966 can also be written as 12/8/1966 in the US and as 8/12/1966 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1966 in December 1966 calendar

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December 08, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1966:

  • Us and the ussr sign treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons in outer space
  • The greek ship ss heraklion sinks in a storm in the aegean sea, killing over 200.

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December 08, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 02:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.

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Who was born on December 08, 1966?


Famous people born on December 08, 1966:

  • C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell

    Actor.

  • Tyler Mane
    Tyler Mane

    Canadian actor and wrestler.

  • Rim Banna

    Talented musician known for her powerful songs.

  • Zeplin Ramsay

    Renowned chef known for his innovative culinary creations.

  • Sinéad O'Connor

    Irish singer-songwriter (d. 2023).

  • Bushwick Bill

    Jamaican-american rapper (b. 1966).

  • Les Ferdinand

    Former English footballer who had a successful career playing as a striker.

  • Ben Goertzel

    Leading figure in artificial intelligence and robotics.

  • Matthew Labyorteaux

    American actor.

  • Douglas Allan Martin in Bluffton

    Ohio, usa; pga golfer (1995 buick-second).

  • Joe Staysniak

    Nfl guard (indianapolis colts).

  • Louise Post

    Musician.

  • Jeff Tremaine

    American film and television director.

  • Matthew Laborteaux in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor (albert-little house on the prairie).

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 3 months old,

or 687 months and 20 days old,

or 2990 weeks

or 20930 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 December 08, 1966?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1966.

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December 08, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1966:

  • Ward Morehouse

    American theater critic and columnist for newspapers (born 1899).

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1966:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1966 was Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Good Vibrations
  2. - Mellow Yellow
  3. - Winchester Cathedral
  4. - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
  5. - You Keep Me Hangin' On

December 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Green Grass Of Home
  2. - What Would I Be
  3. - Good Vibrations
  4. - Morningtown Ride
  5. - My Mind's Eye

December 08, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Keep Me Hangin' On
  2. - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1
  3. - I'm Ready For Love
  4. - Don't Be A Drop-Out
  5. - I'm Your Puppet

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December 08, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Paul Scofield, Wendy Hiller, Robert Shaw, Leo McKern

Country: United States of America

Gambit

Gambit

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Herbert Lom, Roger C. Carmel

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

Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster

Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Jun Fukuda

Starring: Akira Takarada, Kumi Mizuno, Chôtarô Tôgin, Hideo Sunazuka

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

December 08, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Tom Reeve

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

CBS Playhouse

CBS Playhouse

Release year: 1966

Country: United States of America

December 08, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Dream Of Kings by Harry Mark Petrakis

A Dream Of Kings

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Leonidas Matsoukas is the man behind A Dream of Kings. He operates the Pindar Counseling Service ("Solutions for all problems in life and love"), and promotes wildly creative get rich quick.

All In The Family by Edwin O'Connor

All In The Family

By:

Hardcover: 434 Pages Publisher: Little, Brown & Co., Book Club (BCE/BOMC edition) (1966). Language: English ASIN: B003026EMS Product Dimensions: 9.1x6.6x1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6

The Mask Of Apollo by Mary Renault

The Mask Of Apollo

By:

It was set in the fourth century B.C. The Mask of Apollo was set in fourth-century B.C.

Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann

Valley of the Dolls

By:

The All-Time Pop Culture Classic!Dolls in red, black, capsules, tablets, or both. Anne, Neely and Jennifer can take their pills straight or have them mixed with vodka.

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.

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1966?

On December 08, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1966?

On December 08, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1966?

On December 08, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1966?

December 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1966 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 8, 1966