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March 08, 1966 was the 67th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is March 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 March 08, 1966, who was born and died on March 08, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler), movies (e.g. The Singing Nun, directed by Henry Koster), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 08, 1966?
- March 08, 1966: What happened on that day?
- March 08, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 08, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 08, 1966?
- March 08, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 08, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- March 08, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 08, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- March 08, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 08, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 08, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 08, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on March 08, 1966?
What day of the week was March 08, 1966?
March 08, 1966 was a Tuesday and it was the 67th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 08, 1966 can also be written as 3/8/1966 in the US and as 8/3/1966 in UK and Europe.
March 08, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 08, 1966:
- Golden boy closes at majestic theater nyc after 569 performances
- Casey stengel elected to us baseball hall of fame.
- A bomb planted by young irish protesters destroys nelson's pillar in dublin.
- The us mint releases copper-nickel clad 1965-dated dimes, and silver-copper-nickel clad half dollar coins into circulation.
- Nelson's pillar in dublin, ireland, destroyed by a bomb.
March 08, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th 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 08, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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March 08, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 08, 1966 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 07:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1966.
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Who was born on March 08, 1966?
Famous people born on March 08, 1966:
- Hiliary Beard
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Aracelly Abadi
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Dalton Grant
British high jumper who won a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics.
- Gabrielle Hamilton
Gabrielle Hamilton is an American chef and owner of the restaurant Prune in New York City.
- Greg Barker
Baron barker of battle, english politician.
- Holly Ann Salo in Keani
Alaska, usa; miss alaska-america (1990).
- Laura McCabe
Cross-country skier (olympics-1994).
- Jaime Levy
American academic and computer scientist.
- Elliot Boult in Blenheim
New zealand; australasia golfer.
- Laurent Bezault
- Hervé Boussard
Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:
![Fardeen Khan]()
Fardeen KhanIndian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Aidan Quinn]()
Aidan QuinnAidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.
![Kwame Kwei-Armah]()
Kwame Kwei-ArmahKwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Micky Dolenz]()
Micky DolenzAmerican musician (the monkees).
![John Kapelos]()
John KapelosCanadian screenwriter and producer of actor.
![Edith MacArthur]()
Edith MacArthurScottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.
![Nick Zano]()
Nick ZanoAmerican actor.
![Cheryl James]()
Cheryl JamesAmerican performer (salt-n-pepa).
March 08, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 58 years 1 month old,
or 697 months and 17 days old,
or 3033 weeks and 2 days old,
or 21233 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 08, 1966?
There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 08, 1966.
March 08, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on March 8th?
Famous deaths on March 8th:
![Max von Sydow]()
Max von SydowMax von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
![Karen Morley]()
Karen MorleyAmerican singer and actress (d. 2003).
![Edward Andrews]()
Edward AndrewsGriffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).
![Harold Lloyd]()
Harold LloydAt 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.
- Joanny Berlioz
Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...
- Johnye Ferguson
Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.
- Vinod Mehta
Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.
- Zepplin
Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.
- Yittel Feinstein
Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.
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March 08, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 08, 1966:
- Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
- Catholicism Saint John of God.
- Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.
Observances on March 08, 1966:
- International Women's Day
Saints celebrated on March 08, 1966:
- Saint Philemon (d. 305)
- Saint Humfried of Terwaan
- Saint Cyrillus of Africa
March 08, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 08, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 7th and March 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1966 was The Ballad Of The Green Berets by Barry Sadler, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Barry Sadler - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- Herman's Hermits - Listen People
- The Mamas and The Papas - California Dreamin'
- Bob Lind - Elusive Butterfly
March 08, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1966 was The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore by The Walker Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 08, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
- The Hollies - I Can't Let Go
- Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- The Mindbenders - Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Small Faces - Sha La La La Lee
March 08, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1966 was 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 08, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 08, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
- Slim Harpo - Baby Scratch My Back
- Martha & The Vandellas - My Baby Loves Me
- Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
- Deon Jackson - Love Makes The World Go Round
March 08, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 08, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Singing Nun
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Henry Koster
Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Ricardo Montalban, Greer Garson, Agnes Moorehead
Johnny Reno
Release year: 1966
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar
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
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
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 08, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Jackanory
Release year: 1965
Directed by: Brian Hawkins
March 08, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 08, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Airs Above The Ground
By: Mary Stewart
Vanessa March didn't know she should look for her husband in Vienna, until she saw him in a newsreel shot at the scene a deadly fire.
A Gift Of Prophecy
By: Ruth Montgomery
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
A Thousand Days
By: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.
The Proud Tower
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
"The diplomatic origins of the War, so-called are only the fever chart for the patient. They do not reveal what caused the fever.
Who was the US President on March 08, 1966?
On March 08, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1966?
On March 08, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 08, 1966?
On March 08, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 8th?
March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
- 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.
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.
