Saturday March 12, 1966: on this day

March 12, 1966 was the 71st day of the year 1966, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 12, 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 12, 1966, who was born and died on March 12, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 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 12th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 12, 1966?


March 12, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 71st day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1966 can also be written as 3/12/1966 in the US and as 12/3/1966 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1966 in March 1966 calendar

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March 12, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 1966:

  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • Jockey johnny longden retires after 40 years (6,032 wins).
  • Suharto takes over from sukarno to become president of indonesia.
  • Bobby hull of the chicago blackhawks sets the nhl single season scoring record against the new york rangers, with his 51st goal.

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March 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th 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 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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March 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 12, 1966 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:42 pm and setting at 10:06 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 12, 1966?


Famous people born on March 12, 1966:

  • Nuriya Ahmed

    First female Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

  • Razi Azmi

    Pakistani journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Aleila Saleh

    First female president of a country in the Middle East.

  • Luay Al-Rawi

    Renowned for his vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Batina Wachter

    Renowned computer scientist known for her work in cryptography.

  • Izacc Bihari

    Former Prime Minister known for his economic reforms.

  • Junko Ozeki

    American author of Japanese descent, known for her novels blending fiction and non-fiction.

  • Lailee Bakhtiar

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Sherald Manuel

    Renowned astronomer known for contributions to the study of exoplanets.

  • Arpi Lok

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on black holes.

  • Rim Bahnas

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Sorina Manolescu

    Renowned for her work in algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Eiman Al-Zubaidi

    Yemeni politician who served as the President of the Southern Transitional Council.

  • Kimon Andronikos

    Greek politician known for his advocacy for social justice.

  • Magally Arocha

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Brunette Thibaudeau

    Canadian politician known for advocating for social justice.

  • Danett Abraham

    Danett Abraham is a respected politician known for her advocacy for education reform.

  • Benedicta van Minnen

    Dutch politician known for her work in environmental policy.

  • Dvora Ganani

    Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.

  • Darlisa May

    Former member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

  • Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon

    Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

  • Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander

    Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

  • Ron Jeremy
    Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

  • Al Jarreau
    Al Jarreau

    American jazz singer.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe

    American actor and critic.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

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March 12, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years and 16 days old,

or 696 months and 16 days old,

or 3028 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21201 days old,

if you were born on March 12, 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 12, 1966?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 12, 1966.

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March 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 1966:

  • Victor Brauner

    Romanian surrealist painter known for his dream-like and symbolic works.

  • Sydney Camm

    Renowned British aeronautical engineer known for designing military aircraft.

  • Estelita Rodriguez

    Actor (golden stallion, susanna pass), dies at 37.

  • Ed Wachter
  • Keith Molesworth
  • Mariano Bottino

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen

    Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Belinda Lee
    Belinda Lee

    An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

  • Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans

    English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

  • Josephine Hull
    Josephine Hull

    American actress and director (d.57).

  • Terry Pratchett

    Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.

  • Charlie Parker

    An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.

  • Gayna Millican

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 12th

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March 12, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 12, 1966:

  • Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
  • Flag Day in Venezuela.
  • "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
  • Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
  • Mauritius - National Day.
  • St. Justina
  • St. Jozefina
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
  • Arbor Day in China.
  • St. Maximilian
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March 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 12, 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:

  1. - The Ballad Of The Green Berets
  2. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  3. - Listen People
  4. - California Dreamin'
  5. - Elusive Butterfly

March 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 12, 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:

  1. - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
  2. - I Can't Let Go
  3. - These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
  4. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  5. - Sha La La La Lee

March 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 12, 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:

  1. - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
  2. - Baby Scratch My Back
  3. - My Baby Loves Me
  4. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  5. - Love Makes The World Go Round

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March 12, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 12, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Singing Nun

The Singing Nun

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Ricardo Montalban, Greer Garson, Agnes Moorehead

Johnny Reno

Johnny Reno

Release year: 1966

Directed by: R.G. Springsteen

Starring: Dana Andrews, Jane Russell, Lon Chaney Jr., John Agar

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

March 12, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 12, 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

Jackanory

Release year: 1965

Directed by: Brian Hawkins

March 12, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 12, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr

A Thousand Days

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

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.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In Cold Blood

By:

National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.

Yes I Can by Sammy Davis and Jane and Burt Boyar

Yes I Can

By:

Paperback, biography, entertainment.

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.

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Who was the US President on March 12, 1966?

On March 12, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 1966?

On March 12, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 12, 1966?

On March 12, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 12th?

March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
  • 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.

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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 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.

Discover how March 1966 calendar looked like.

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