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May 12, 1966 was the 132nd day of the year 1966, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 12, 1966, who was born and died on May 12, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 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 12th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1966?
- May 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1966?
- May 12, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1966?
What day of the week was May 12, 1966?
May 12, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1966 can also be written as 5/12/1966 in the US and as 12/5/1966 in UK and Europe.
May 12, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.
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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 12, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 12, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1966 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 02:23 am and setting at 01:21 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 12, 1966?
Famous people born on May 12, 1966:
![Stephen Baldwin]()
Stephen BaldwinStephen baldwin is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as the usual suspects and bio-dome.
- Sajad Gani Lone
Indian politician and former Minister of State for Science and Technology.
- Loral Severance
Renowned painter known for abstract art.
- Rawlins White
Contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings.
- Bebel Gilberto
American-brazilian singer-songwriter.
- Sami Bouajila
Sami bouajila is a french actor known for his roles in films such as 'days of glory' and 'the siege'.
- Bill Ackman
Founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management.
- Deborah Kara Unger
Canadian actress.
- Thomas First
American entrepreneur, first, is one of two founders of nantucket nectars.
- Steven Conran in Lithgow
New south wales, australasia golfer.
- Christian Berg
German children's entertainer, a musical clown.
- Dez Fafara
- Andrea de Bertoldi
- John Lesher
- Anne Ottenbrite
- Davide Pioggia
- Vladimir Quesada
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
![Emilio Estevez]()
Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
![Rami Malek]()
Rami MalekRami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
![Ving Rhames]()
Ving RhamesVing rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
![Katharine Hepburn]()
Katharine HepburnAmerican actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Gabriel Byrne]()
Gabriel ByrneIrish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
![Burt Bacharach]()
Burt BacharachAmerican composer and pianist of popular music.
![Jason Biggs]()
Jason BiggsHe was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
![Malin Akerman]()
Malin AkermanSwedish-canadian model and actress.
![Catherine Tate]()
Catherine TateEnglish actor, comedian, and writer.
May 12, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 11 months old,
or 695 months and 6 days old,
or 3023 weeks
or 21161 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 12, 1966?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 12, 1966.
May 12, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1966:
- Felix Steiner
Russian-german ss officer (d. 1966).
- Felix Martin Julius Steiner
German heer and waffen ss officer (born 1896).
- Anna Langfus
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![Monica Zetterlund]()
Monica ZetterlundSwedish singer and actress (born 1937).
![Louis Calhern]()
Louis CalhernAmerican actor and singer (d. 1956).
![Cornell Borchers]()
Cornell BorchersGermany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
![Lillian Roth]()
Lillian RothActress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
![Elisabeth Bergner]()
Elisabeth BergnerGerman actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1966:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1966:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1966:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1966 was Monday, Monday by The Mamas & The Papas, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 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:
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- Young Rascals - Good Lovin'
- Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
- Paul Revere and the Raiders - Kicks
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
May 12, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.
May 12, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 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:
- Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Troggs - Wild Thing
May 12, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 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:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Ko Ko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
- The Temptations - Get Ready
May 12, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1966
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Rock Hudson, Frank Campanella, John Randolph, Frances Reid
Country: United States of America
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
May 12, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Canvas
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Greco
May 12, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Valley of the Dolls
By: Jacqueline Susann
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.
In Cold Blood
By: Truman Capote
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.
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.
Unsafe At Any Speed
By: Ralph Nader
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.
Who was the US President on May 12, 1966?
On May 12, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1966?
On May 12, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1966?
On May 12, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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.
