Sunday January 16, 1966: on this day

January 16, 1966 was the 16th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1966, who was born and died on January 16, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Can Work It Out by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, directed by Alan Rafkin), TV series (e.g. Jackanory) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1966?


January 16, 1966 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1966 can also be written as 1/16/1966 in the US and as 16/1/1966 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1966 in January 1966 calendar

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January 16, 1966: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1966:

  • Harold r perry becomes 2nd black roman catholic bishop in us
  • Metropolitan opera house opens in lincoln center.

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January 16, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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January 16, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1966 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:57 am and setting at 01:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1966.

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Who was born on January 16, 1966?


Famous people born on January 16, 1966:

  • Jack McDowell

    American baseball player.

  • Jack McDowell in Van Nuys

    California, usa; pitcher (new york yankees and chicago white sox, cleveland indians).

  • Anthony Washington

    Glasgow, montana -- discus thrower (1996 olympics- 4th place).

  • Jeff Olson
  • Carlos Sousa
  • Dana Spiotta
  • Mavi Felli
  • Sonia Bergamasco
  • Enrique Báez
  • Gianmario Consonni
  • Alberto Puig
  • Miguel Ángel Mancera

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 58 years 3 months old,

or 699 months and 3 days old,

or 3039 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21278 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1966?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1966.

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January 16, 1966: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1966:

  • Margarete Susman

    Writer dies at 91.

  • Giulio Allori
  • Courtney Hodges
  • Bobby Burns

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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January 16, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1966:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1966: Number 1 song on that day

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


January 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1966 was We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - We Can Work It Out
  2. - The Sounds Of Silence
  3. - She's Just My Style
  4. - Five O'Clock World
  5. - Ebb Tide

January 16, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1966 was Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 16, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out
  2. - Keep On Running
  3. - Wind Me Up (Let Me Go)
  4. - My Ship Is Coming In
  5. - The Carnival Is Over

January 16, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1966 was I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown And The Famous Flames, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 16, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - I Got You (I Feel Good)
  2. - Rainbow '65 (Part I)
  3. - A Sweet Woman Like You
  4. - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
  5. - Michael

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January 16, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Alan Rafkin

Starring: Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

Our Man Flint

Our Man Flint

Release year: 1966

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Gila Golan, Edward Mulhare

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

January 16, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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

January 16, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rabbi by Noah Gordon

The Rabbi

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The New York Times bestseller that follows the life and career a rabbi through America. --Los Angeles TimesMichael kind was raised in New York's Jewish cauldron in 1920s New York and is familiar with the materialism and stresses of urban …

The Honey Badger by Robert Ruark

The Honey Badger

By:

Robert Chester Ruark, a mid-20th century "larger than life" character, was a journalist, author and world traveller. His last work is unimaginable.

The Lockwood Concern by John O'Hara

The Lockwood Concern

By:

THE LOCKWOOD CONCERN by O’hara, John

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.

Up The Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman

Up The Down Staircase

By:

Bel Kaufman's Up the Down Staircase, one of the most beloved novels of all time, is among the most loved. It has been translated in sixteen languages and made into a prize-winning motion movie. The play was staged at high …

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1966?

On January 16, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1966?

On January 16, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1966?

On January 16, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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 January 1966?

January 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1966 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 16, 1966