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August 11, 1966 was the 223rd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 11, 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 11, 1966, who was born and died on August 11, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful), movies (e.g. Juan Colorado, directed by Miguel Zacarías), TV series (e.g. Chain Letter) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1966?
- August 11, 1966: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1966?
- August 11, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1966?
What day of the week was August 11, 1966?
August 11, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1966 can also be written as 8/11/1966 in the US and as 11/8/1966 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1966:
- Last beatle concert tour of us begins
August 11, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 12:35 am and setting at 05:15 pm.
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 11, 1966?
Famous people born on August 11, 1966:
- Nigel Martyn
English coach and footballer.
- Monte Montgomery
Best known for his novels exploring themes of family and identity.
- Juan María Solare
Argentinian pianist and composer.
- Juan Solare
Internationally acclaimed argentinian pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher.
- Antonio Goss
Nfl linebacker (sf 49ers).
- Embeth Davidtz
- Duff Gibson
- Juan Bonilla
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
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Hulk HoganHulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
![Chris Hemsworth]()
Chris HemsworthChris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Viola Davis]()
Viola DavisViola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
August 11, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 8 months old,
or 692 months and 14 days old,
or 3011 weeks
or 21077 days old,
if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1966?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1966.
August 11, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
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Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1966:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1966 was Summer In The City by The Lovin' Spoonful, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City
- Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs - Lil' Red Riding Hood
- Napoleon XIV - They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!
- The Troggs - Wild Thing
- Crispian St. Peters - The Pied Piper
August 11, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1966 was With A Girl Like You by Troggs, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Troggs - With A Girl Like You
- The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby
- The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
- Chris Farlowe - Out Of Time
- Los Bravos - Black Is Black
August 11, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1966 was Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 11, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
- Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
- Stevie Wonder - Blowin In The Wind
- Bobby Hebb - Sunny
- Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
August 11, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Juan Colorado
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Miguel Zacarías
Starring: Antonio Aguilar, María Duval, Elsa Cárdenas, Flor Silvestre
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
Johnny Yuma
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Romolo Guerrieri
Starring: Mark Damon, Lawrence Dobkin, Rosalba Neri, Luigi Vannucchi
August 11, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Deon Taylor
August 11, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
I, The King
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
The life of Philip IV of Spain, and the women who most influenced it. His first wife Isabel of Bourbon was his second; Ines Calderon, his true love, is the young actress; and Sor
The Embezzler
By: Louis Auchincloss
The Embezzler was first published in 1966. It uses conflicting viewpoints and narrative voices to reveal the fabled dimensions American economic history as it was understood at that time.
Who was the US President on August 11, 1966?
On August 11, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1966?
On August 11, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1966?
On August 11, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.
