Saturday October 15, 1966: on this day

October 15, 1966 was the 288th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1966, who was born and died on October 15, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops), movies (e.g. Persona, directed by Ingmar Bergman), TV series (e.g. Leo The Lion) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1966?


October 15, 1966 was a Saturday and it was the 288th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1966 can also be written as 10/15/1966 in the US and as 15/10/1966 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1966 in October 1966 calendar

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October 15, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1966:

  • Lbj signs a bill creating department of transportation
  • The black panther party is created by huey p. newton and bobby seale.

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October 15, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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October 15, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:47 am and setting at 07:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 1966.

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Who was born on October 15, 1966?


Famous people born on October 15, 1966:

  • Eric Benét
    Eric Benét

    Eric benét is an american r&b and neo soul singer-songwriter known for hits like 'spend my life with you' and 'georgy porgy'.

  • Brenda Starr

    Brenda Starr is a fictional character in a comic strip.

  • Dave Stead

    English drummer (the beautiful south).

  • Jorge Campos

    Mexican manager and footballer.

  • Bill Charlap

    American composer and pianist (the blue note 7).

  • Ilse Huizinga

    Dutch singer.

  • Jeffrey Jacquet in Bay City

    Texas, usa; actor.

  • Douglas Vipond

    British pop singer (deacon blue raintown).

  • François Négret
  • Giampiero Cicciò
  • Dinho
  • Elisa Marchioni
  • Gábor Márton
  • Yu Weiteng
  • Roberta Bonanomi

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 57 years 6 months old,

or 690 months and 11 days old,

or 3001 weeks and 6 days old,

or 21013 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1966?

There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 15, 1966.

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October 15, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1966:

  • Frederick Montague

    1st baron amwell, english lieutenant and politician (b. 1876).

  • Colette Bonheur (Colette Chailler

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1966:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1966:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1966 was Reach Out I'll Be There by Four Tops, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 15, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  2. - Cherish
  3. - 96 Tears
  4. - Last Train To Clarksville
  5. - Psychotic Reaction

October 15, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1966 was Distant Drums by Jim Reeves, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 15, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Distant Drums
  2. - Bend It!
  3. - I'm A Boy
  4. - Winchester Cathedral

October 15, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1966 was Beauty Is Only Skin Deep by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 15, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
  2. - You Can't Hurry Love
  3. - Reach Out I'll Be There
  4. - Knock On Wood
  5. - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing

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October 15, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Persona

Persona

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand

Country: United States of America

The Fortune Cookie

The Fortune Cookie

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ron Rich, Judi West

Country: United States of America

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford

Country: United States of America

Spinout

Spinout

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Diane McBain, Dodie Marshall

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

October 15, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Directed by: Mario Cambi

Country: Japan

Star Trek

Star Trek

Release year: 1966

Written by:

Starring: Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Michel Gondry

October 15, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Giles Goat Boy by John Barth

Giles Goat Boy

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John Barth, classic experimental and post-modern literature

Tell No Man by Adela Rogers St. Johns

Tell No Man

By:

Tell no one

Capable Of Honor by Allen Drury

Capable Of Honor

By:

Story about a Washington columnist who was influential and whose influence on his colleagues and the international political scene is evident

Rush To Judgment by Mark Lane

Rush To Judgment

By:

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.

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 October 15, 1966?

On October 15, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1966?

On October 15, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1966?

On October 15, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 1966?

October 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Saturday October 15, 1966