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About December 15th, 1966, in brief:
- Historical events: Joyful Noise opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 12 performances
- Day of the week: December 15th, 1966 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Adam Brody, Stuart Townsend
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band
- #1 UK song: Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones
- Popular movie: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly directed by Sergio Leone
More about December 15th, 1966? See below for more news and curiosities on December 15th, 1966.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 1966?
- December 15, 1966: What happened on that day?
- December 15, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 1966?
- December 15, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 1966?
What day of the week was December 15, 1966?
December 15, 1966 was a Thursday and it was the 349th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1966 can also be written as 12/15/1966 in the US and as 15/12/1966 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1966:
- Joyful noise opens at mark hellinger theater nyc for 12 performances
- At 9:30 am in st. joseph's hospital, walt disney dies of acute circulatory collapse, caused by lung cancer, at age 65. he had won more than 950 honors and citations worldwide, including 31 oscars and seven emmys.
- John w mecom jr becomes first owner of the new orlean saints.
- Audouin dollfus discovers 10th satellite of saturn, janus.
- Walt disney dies while producing ''the jungle book'', the last animated feature under his personal supervision.
- The u.n. security council approves an oil embargo against rhodesia.
- The international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights and the international covenant on civil and political rights are adopted by the general assembly, as resolution 2200 a (xxi).
December 15, 1966: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 15, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 15, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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December 15, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1966 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:28 am and setting at 08:59 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1966.
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Who was born on December 15, 1966?
Famous people born on December 15, 1966:
![Molly Price]()
Molly PriceAmerican actress.
- Suzzane Malveaux
American television news journalist known for her work on CNN.
- Julianna Smoot
Known for her work as the Deputy Campaign Manager for Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign.
- Laurel Richie
Laurel Richie is a former basketball player and the first African American woman to be president of a major sports league in the United...
- Carl Hooper
Guyanese coach and cricketer.
- Manos Papayiannis
Greek actor and fashion model.
- Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Politician.
- Katja von Garnier
- Héctor Vergara
- Ivan Rizzardi
- Sandra Franzo
- Monica Borsotti
- Massimiliano Angelelli
- Esteban Prol
- Lorenzo Mazzoleni
- Brian Gregory
- Max Angelelli
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
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December 15, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 4 months old,
or 688 months and 26 days old,
or 2995 weeks and 2 days old,
or 20967 days old,
if you were born on December 15, 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 December 15, 1966?
There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1966.
December 15, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 1966:
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was the co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and a pioneer of the American animation industry.
- Keith Arbuthnott
15th viscount of arbuthnott, indian-scottish general and politician, lord lieutenant of kincardineshire (b. 1897).
- Verna Felton
- Walter Elias «Walt» Disney
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
- Joahan Vermeer
Dutch Golden Age painter famous for his exquisite depictions of domestic life.
- Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens was a renowned British-American journalist, author, and social critic who was known for his outspoken atheism and...
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December 15, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1966 was Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 15, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The New Vaudeville Band - Winchester Cathedral
- Donovan - Mellow Yellow
- The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
- Mitch Ryder - Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
December 15, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1966 was Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 15, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tom Jones - Green Green Grass Of Home
- Val Doonican - What Would I Be
- The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
- The Seekers - Morningtown Ride
- The Small Faces - My Mind's Eye
December 15, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1966 was You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 15, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Martha & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
- The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You
- The Miracles - (Come 'round Here) I'm The One You Need
- B.B. King - Don't Answer The Door - Part 1
December 15, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef, Aldo Giuffrè
Country: United States of America
The Sand Pebbles
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, Richard Crenna, Candice Bergen
Country: United States of America
Grand Prix
Release year: 1966
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirô Mifune
Country: United States of America
King of Hearts
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Philippe de Broca
Starring: Alan Bates, Geneviève Bujold, Pierre Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy
Funeral in Berlin
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Starring: Michael Caine, Oskar Homolka, Paul Hubschmid, Eva Renzi
December 15, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:
George and the Dragon
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Tom Reeve
Leo the Lion
Release year: 1966
Written by: Osamu Tezuka
Directed by: Mario Cambi
Country: Japan
December 15, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Rush To Judgment
By: Mark Lane
Rush to Judgment, Mark Lane's classic work on President John F. Kennedy's assassination is a seminal book. This landmark bestseller was number one and opened eyes to the United States.
The Mask Of Apollo
By: Mary Renault
It was set in the fourth century B.C. The Mask of Apollo was set in fourth-century B.C.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
The Secret Of Santa Vittoria
By: Robert Crichton
Santa Vittoria, a small town in war-torn Italy has one thing that is worth mentioning: its amazing wine cellars. The citizens plotted and plotted to stop the Germans finding and looting the town’s sole treasure, and were led by Bombolini, …
Who was the US President on December 15, 1966?
On December 15, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1966?
On December 15, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 1966?
On December 15, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. 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 December 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
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 December 1966?
December 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
