Wednesday May 11, 1966: on this day

May 11, 1966 was the 131st day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 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 May 11, 1966, who was born and died on May 11, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas), movies (e.g. Au Hasard Balthazar, directed by Robert Bresson), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1966?


May 11, 1966 was a Wednesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1966 can also be written as 5/11/1966 in the US and as 11/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1966:

  • Real madrid wins 11th europe cup i.

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May 11, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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May 11, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 12:19 pm.

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 11, 1966?


Famous people born on May 11, 1966:

  • Estelle Lefébure

    French top model who married david hallayday 9/15/1989.

  • Thomas Hugues

    French journalist, producer, and television host.

  • Christoph Schneider

    German drummer (rammstein and feeling b).

  • Bill Ackman

    American hedge fund manager.

  • William Ackman

    Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management.

  • David MacKenzie

    Director.

  • Cynthia Rothschild

    American human rights and sexual rights activist for over two decades, she is the author of written out: how sexuality is used to attack...

  • Chris Mohr

    Nfl punter (buffalo bills).

  • Bill Gurley

    Businessman.

  • Trenidad Hubbard in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; outfielder (colorado rockies).

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 11 months old,

or 695 months and 12 days old,

or 3023 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21167 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 1966.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1966?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 11, 1966.

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May 11, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 1966:

  • Alfred Wintle

    British ww1 and ww2 soldier; author, ''the last englishman'' (born in 1897).

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Douglas Adams

    Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Mega Marley

    Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

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May 11, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1966:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1966:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 9th and May 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 11, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monday, Monday
  2. - Good Lovin'
  3. - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
  4. - Kicks
  5. - Sloop John B

May 11, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 11, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 11, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

May 11, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 9th and May 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When A Man Loves A Woman
  2. - She Blew A Good Thing
  3. - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
  4. - Wang Dang Doodle
  5. - Get Ready

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May 11, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Au Hasard Balthazar

Au Hasard Balthazar

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Robert Bresson

Starring: Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert

Country: United States of America

Seconds

Seconds

Release year: 1966

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Rock Hudson, Frank Campanella, John Randolph, Frances Reid

Country: United States of America

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

May 11, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Canvas

Canvas

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Joseph Greco

May 11, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Those Who Love by Irving Stone

Those Who Love

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From courtship to the White House, John and Abigail Adams' love story

A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr

A Thousand Days

By:

Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.

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.

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Who was the US President on May 11, 1966?

On May 11, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1966?

On May 11, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1966?

On May 11, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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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